In this video, Pye Jirsa addresses 5 key aspects of flash photography, covering techniques and tips essential when starting with flash, and even seasoned photographers looking to refine their flash skills.
This video serves as a guide, focusing on the practical application of flash in photography. Pye provides a walkthrough of flash photography fundamentals, including flash exposure, composition, modifiers, and the critical choice of your first flash unit. He emphasizes the importance of understanding manual versus automatic flash settings, effectively using a flash to enhance photo quality and ways to manipulate light for desired outcomes.
The tutorial also covers autofocus assist in low light conditions, the differences of flash zoom versus using a grid for light control, and the application of color temperature gels to achieve color harmony in your photos.
This video contains concepts crucial for photographers aiming to leverage flash photography, including flash bounce and shooting with TTL or ETTL (Through The Lens) metering.
By integrating the techniques discussed in this tutorial into your photography practice, you'll enhance your images' technical quality and open up new creative possibilities.
00:00 Intro
00:48 CAMP Framework
01:18 Choosing Your First Flash
02:08 Why Adjustable Flash Head
03:50 What Windows Do to Natural Light
04:22 TTL or ETTL vs Manual
05:28 Pye's Favorite Way to Do It
06:25 Auto-Focus Assist
07:59 Flash Zoom vs Grid
09:30 Zoomed In vs Zoomed Out
09:49 Pye's Grid Recommendation
11:07 Color Temperature Gels
12:01 Color Matching
13:21 Wrap Up
13:40 MagMod Community
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29 июн 2024
