You’ve gotta taste the light, like my friend and fellow shooter Chip Maury says. And when you see light like this, trust me, it’s like a strawberry sundae with sprinkles.
― Joe McNally |
Photography 3A
Location Lighting and Compositing
Photo Assignments:Complete 9 location photo shoots.
Creative planning and propping include location, clothing, and any other items that will make the shoot compelling. Complete the following Video Lessons in order. Write a journal entry for each viewing session. Write a summary of what was watched and learned. Write down techniques, thoughts, and inspiration. I will be grading your journal entries for each of the following videos: Zach Arias disks 1 and 2 Joey L Sessions with Joey-You don't have to watch his business and travel Joey L. Behind the Scenes-Watch the Videos-Watch a Lesson if you want to learn some of his techniques Joey L Creative Live Bambi Cantrell Pro Photo Ad on this page Joe McNally Basement Fashion Shoot on this page Joe McNally Sunset Saxaphone on this page Kevin Kubota Make sure you view the other resources on this page Complete 1 intensive composite image on your own. To prepare for this assignment, complete a Phlearn compositing lesson of your choice and watch Brooke Shaden lessons. Journal the Brooke Shaden lessons. This image will be due the last week of class Web Resources:
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Web Resources:
Joel Grimes Story. Please watch!
David Hobby has single-handedly sparked a revolution in small strobe lighting. His blog Strobist is all one needs to learn how to light! Be sure to check out his "On Assignment" section for inspiration.
Bambi Cantrell Pro Photo Ad
Joe McNally Multiple Speedlights
More Web Resources:
Small Strobes: Unleash their Creative Potential Small Strobes on Location Balancing Flash at Sunset Quickly Two Strobes and a Dramatic Sky Beating the Sun With a Small Flash Creating an Ambient Look With Speedlights on Location Using Speedlights for Environmental Shots-No Portraits Two Speedlights and the Sun for a Dramatic Portrait Two Bare Speedlights for Drama One Single Hard Light Strobe and Ambient: Finding the Right Mix for Portraiture Creating a Dramatic Dance Shot with a Speedlight and the Sun Thoughts on Location Shooting One Speedlight Directly Into the Sun Blending Ambient and Strobe |