Venice Beach: The Crash Flash Course

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In this workshop students will learn how to use a flash unit in various lighting situations. First, we will go over all the buttons and dials on the flash. The day is then divided between lectures and demonstrations on different ways to use a flash. Shooting time follows each demonstration so students can put the information to use. The lecture begins with discussions on why and how to use a flash as the main source of light (meaning a low light situation requiring use of a flash) and how to use a flash as a fill light (balancing ambient light with the light of a flash unit). We will also explore how to determine exposure, how to control the light output of a flash, ways to diffuse a flash, and how and why to include or exclude ambient light. Demonstrations will include using a flash in a direct or bounce mode (on or off the camera). Wireless flash technology is also discussed, as well as how to “power down” the flash input for specific effects. If time permits, there will be a demonstration on using multiple flash, with slaves or remotes.

Participants will work with either digital cameras or with color slide film. Students seeking to advance their portable flash skills are encouraged to take Julia Dean’s one-week workshop “Mastering Your Flash.”

Enrollment Limit: 15 students



code: LP-CF-May / $275.00
Sat 10am-6pm, May 30
1 Session(s)
Instructor(s): Julia Dean
Location: Venice Beach

more info here:
http://www.ssreg.com/juliadean/class...497&catid=1807