STUDIO EQUIPMENT

The photography studio offers us a predictable environment where we can easily manage and control the dynamics of the room. Using a range of equipment, we will modify, measure and reflect light for our photographs.

KEY

TAKE-AWAYS

Speedlights, strobes, bounce/reflectors, light meters, remote triggers

LOOK

Controlling the

There are a number of considerations to keep in mind while working in a studio. We are in control of everything, so we have to know what each piece of equipment is doing before we can successfully capture a photograph. But before we do, does all this make any difference?

Let's consider how light can affect our subject. By changing the light source (the number of lights, the colour of light, the intensity of the light and the direction of the light) we can significantly change the subject.

MEDIA

This video demonstrates the difference that the number of lights, and the colour, intensity and direction of lights have on a subject.

CAMERA

Working with the

In studio, you have the option of working with the camera in-hand or on a tripod. Each has its advantages and uses, and we will practice both.

Additionally, we will use a remote trigger and speedlight commander to control the shutter release.

There are a variety of lights sources (speedlights, stobes, continuous lights), and configurations used in a studio lighting set up. We will look at 1, 2 and 3-light setups, and will see how backdrops can be used to manipulate the look of our photo.

LIGHT

Controlling the

C/T

Low Key Portraits

In studio, take 5 low-key portraits. Use props and/or make-up.

Upload to Flickr as usual. Name your images and album. Include a description of the results in the comments for each photo. Submit your link to Google Classroom.