The foundation of good photography is good lighting. But where do you start? Discover how you can shape and control light to achieve the images you want. You’ll learn about how to diffuse light, what tools to use, how modifiers work and inexpensive hacks that will help you shape light in any situation
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Show Notes
Above: Quick 5 min edit
-add shadows
-match focal blur
-Darken overall exposure
-Final colour grade to bring it all together
HOW TO SHAPE AND CONTROL LIGHT
A light modifier is an accessory that photographers use to modify,control or soften light.
Modifiers can be used with Daylight, Flash and continuous lighting.
Types of light modifiers
SOFT LIGHT
- Clouds
- Diffusers/scrim
- Umbrellas
- Umbrellabox
- Softbox
- Octabox
HARD LIGHT
- Naked flash
- Beauty dish
- Grid spot
Lighting Examples
