This practical, hands on lighting workshop will cover the fundamentals of some of the most common lighting techniques today. During the two-day course you will learn all the basics to get you started. Topics include: understanding light, different types of lighting and how to modify it, equipment, simple post processing and retouching techniques using Lightroom, plus an ample share of tips and tricks.
This introductory course will cover three main areas:
- Constant light use for small objects/food photography.
- On-location small flash/strobe photography.
- Studio lighting and basic set ups.
This is a hands-on course, the idea is more of learning by shooting; we will cover some very basics of light, how it works, and how to shape it, but the main focus will be for you to get out there and get experience while troubleshooting problems and coming up with ideas as the shoot evolves.
- Place: The Hutong
- Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 23rd + 24th
- Time: 9:00 – 6:00 pm
Cost: RMB 1600 (1500 RMB for members). The increase in costs compared to other workshops is needed because we have to rent studio space, hire professional models, and incur the costs of extra lighting equipment for participants to use.
The workshop will also be limited to nine people so there will be enough time for everyone to shoot in small teams at the different stations.
Breakdown of the workshop and subjects discussed:
Day1 Morning session-Lecture/technical aspects of lighting
- Quality of light
- Direction of light
- Modifying light
- Selecting gear, gear explanation
- Camera settings explanation
Day 1 Afternoon session-Shooting at and around The Hutong (3 stations)
Station 1
- Tabletop, product, and food photography
- Constant lighting using LED, floods, and reflectors/diffusers
Station 2 (Students will be subjects)
- On camera flash techniques mixing ambient light
- Using gels and color balance for special effects.
- Shooting headshots/portraits with natural light
Station 3 (Professional Model for subject)
- Natural light and off-camera lighting
- Small flash off-camera fill lighting
- Overpowering the sun
Day 2 Morning-Studio Shoot (off-site, near The Hutong, professional model)
- Introduction to Studio Lighting, Basic Studio Equipment & Light Modifiers
- The Typical Studio Setup, Key Light & Fill light, Light Ratios
Day 2 Afternoon-Basic processing, critique and questions
- Lightroom basics for post processing, retouching, and different “looks”
- Critique and feedback on images produced
Equipment and knowledge requirements:
Students should have a basic understanding of their camera and the various settings, namely how to set the shutter speed and aperture in manual exposure mode.
A digital camera with a hot shoe is needed for this class, if you are not sure what that is, Google “camera hot shoe” images and see if you camera has one or contact the instructor.
Although not required, having an off camera flash will benefit your education and shooting since you will not have to share in the pool equipment.
Constant lighting and light modifiers will be provided. If you are not sure what kind of flash to get, take a look here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/On-Camera-Flashes/ci/647/N/4168864822
You can narrow the selection by brand and other specifications, there are also Chinese brand equivalents that work great and are cheaper. Yongnuo is a great brand, you can find your compatible flash here: http://en.yongnuo.com.cn/category-1-b0-Flash.html
They and others can easily be purchased at the Wukesong camera market or online starting at 400rmb, 800rmb for one that can talk to your camera in auto mode.
Lightroom and a laptop is also required for the second day, you can download a 30 trial at www.adobe.com/downloads
For examples and techniques that will be covered, go here: http://www.1world1eye.com/Clients/Lighting-workshop-examples
Mitchell Masilun is a Beijing based event, corporate and editorial photographer. He is a staff photographer at True Run Media, which publishes 3 magazines with a combined circulation of over 70,000.
His images are published globaly, with a client list encompassing Fortune 500 companies, embassies, international schools and NGOs.
For any questions regarding the workshop, please contact 1world1eye(at)gmail.com
To find out more about the instructor, go here: http://www.1world1eye.com
