Film Photography with Strobe Lighting
Film Photography with Strobe Lighting
Class Description
To get the best portrait straight out of camera you need to control your light. Family and Newborn Photographer, Sandra Coan, walks through how easy it is to use lights with your film camera for the most control over how your image ultimately looks. In this course, Sandra will talk about how to approach your photo shoot by thinking about not only your subject but also the film and the light you want to create.
You’ll learn:
- How to sync the flash with your film camera
- How to meter for your subject and the light you’re adding to the image
- How to choose the best film based off what you’d like the final image to look like
Throughout history, photographers have been using flash with film cameras. In this course, Sandra will cover everything to give you the knowledge to start taking portraits with your camera and strobes.
Lessons
- Class Introduction
- Why Strobes & Film?
- Using Sync Speed
- How To Avoid Ghosting
- Equipment Overview
- How To Use Your Camera With Strobes?
- Triggers & Receivers
- How To Set Up A Light Meter & Strobe Unit
- Demo: Equipment Set Up
- Create A Natural Light Look
- Light Modifiers
- Catchlight In The Eyes
- Metering Overview
- Meter With Strobe For Color Film
- Meter With Strobe For Black & White Film
- 45 Degree Light Placement
- 90 Degree Light Placement
- Backlight Placement
- Feathering Light
- Lighting For Groups
- Speedlights with Film
- TTL Vs Manual Mode
- Gear For Location Film Photography
- Set Up On Location
- Know Your Film Lab
- How To Find The Right Lab
Reviews
a Creativelive Student
Wow! with a lot of online stuff out there one can become rather overcome with too much information, however, the way Sandra presents her courses is just perfect! Her honest and simple and easy to understand approach was just what I needed. Not once did I think she was just going through the motions, she really loves what she does and it shows. To be able to rewatch and rewatch was also a key for me. Since I have dyslexia I have to take things one half step at a. time. After completion of the class I had a new found confidence when using strobes. A must have.
Micah Hewett Images
Out of all the classes I own on Creative Live, Strobe Lighting with Sandra is my FAVORITE! She is an incredibly kind and gifted teacher. She explains everything on a simple level and then gradually build to more complex issues. I am 100% happy with this course. Thank you Sandra!!
Amy
Do you own a film camera? Then you NEED this class. I knew I *kind of* wanted to try shooting with a strobe, so I bought this class as some encouragement. But honestly, I half expected to do the class and not actually buy the strobe (because strobes are scary!). But as soon as I finished this class I IMMEDIATELY bought a strobe, umbrella modifier, a backdrop, and seamless paper (in Storm Grey because I basically want to be Sandra.) I felt so empowered to shoot with strobes and film and suddenly what had seemed terrifying now seemed doable. My very first test roll turned out great after following Sandra's easy tips. Now that we're in the winter months, I can shoot indoors with my film camera and strobe! Thank you, Sandra, for so generously sharing your knowledge with us and for being such a great teacher! And to anyone even remotely considering this class, DO IT. There's no way you'll regret it.