Studio Lighting Essentials for Portrait Photography (by Mark Wallace)

 Studio Lighting Essentials for Portrait Photography

(by Mark Wallace)

Studio Lighting Essentials for Portrait Photography is everything you need to get started in the world of Studio Lighting. This DVD set was written and hosted by Mark Wallace. Mark is known for his easy to understand teaching style and ability to take concepts and put them into practical use.







The 2 Disc DVD set is packed with content. Topics include:

Direction of light
Understanding shadows
Properties of light
Equipment Essentials
Light modifiers, grip and expendables
Understanding the 3-light setup
Metering techniques
Color theory
Setting your white balance
Color management and calibration

The DVDs include over 20 lighting setups. Mark walks you through each lighting setup and then shows you the results from his camera. Setups include:

Simple headshots
Fashion
Glamour
Beauty
Portraits
Lighting for high contrast black and white
One-light setups for small studios
Advanced setups for large studios

Bonus Content:

Using the X-Rite Color Checker Passport to get perfectly calibrated color.
Dragging the shutter
Understanding flash duration and refresh rates



The files have been tested on Windows 7, Mac OS X, iPad 1 and 2, iPhone 4, Apple TV (1st and 2nd generation).
This download DOES NOT WORK on the iPhone 3 or earlier or Android devices. Additional options will be available soon.
Note to Windows users: for the best experience please download the free QuickTime player by clicking here. This will allow you to see chapter information and easily navigate the videos.