Studio & On Location Lighting Class, May 2011

Where: Desktop Darkroom
2916 University Blvd. West
Jacksonville, Fl 32217
904-398-9934

When:  Four week course May 9, 16, 23, 30 ( Monday nights 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM)

Instructor: Mike Luter & Mike Permenter


This is a  four week class in photography which is designed to teach students the

basics of shooting with a DSLR camera. The class will cover everything from basic

camera operation to beginning studio lighting techniques. We will spend the first

2 weeks on studio lighting, and the last 2 weeks on location lighting. Bring your

camera, this is a hands on class.

YOU WILL LEARN:

* Choice of lights - advantages and disavantages of each

* Flash vs. continious lights*

* How to change the quality of your light with accessories

* Using various light modifiers

• Proper positioning of the lights. We will start with one light and work up to a 4 light set up. 

* Main light

* Fill - will also use reflectors

* Background lights

* Hair light

* Edge lights

* Proper positioning of lights and subject

* Proper metering techniques*

* How to set a custom white balance

* Working with reflectors on location

* Working with Speedlites on location

* Finding direction of light

• & More!!!