Introduction to Using Multiple Flashes

 

If you want complete control over the image you’re taking, you need to use multiple flashes. Mike Hagen will take what appears complex and explain how to make it achievable to help get your studio lighting to an elite level.

Mike Hagen will walk through how to build your lighting setup with two, three, four and even five flashes. If you're figuring out what lighting gear to purchase, this course will help by showing you:

  • Camera settings and sync modes to capture the best exposure
  • How to use the various trigger methods
  • The different roles each light plays in creating your image
  • How to shape the light for the most control over your final image
  • How to build your knowledge comfortably from 1-5 lighting setups

Whether you’re shooting portraits, buildings, or products - controlling all the light in your image can improve your photography from good to GREAT. Mike Hagen will teach you how to light and create every shadow and highlight by using multiple flashes in your photography.

Lessons

Class Introduction
Flash & Exposure Review
Demo: Flashes Overview
Demo: Manual Flash
Triggering Methods Overview
Demo: Mixing Brands of Triggers
Demo: Defining Lights Overview
What Modifier to Use with Multiple Flashes?
Demo: Umbrellas
Demo: Soft Boxes
Demo: Octas
Demo: Reflectors
Demo: Beauty Dish
Snoots & Grids Overview
Demo: How to Setup Multiple Lights in the Studio
Demo: Key & Hair/Rim Light Setup
Demo: Key & Background Light Setup
Demo: Clamshell Two Light Setup
Demo: Key, Fill & Background Light Setup
Demo: Side Lights & Background Light Setup
Demo: Clamshell & Rim Light Setup
Demo: Rembrandt, Fill & Hair Light Setup
Demo: Rembrandt, Fill, Hair & Background Lights
Demo: Clamshell, Rim, One Background Light
Demo: How to Produce a Pure White Background
Demo: Full-Length Portraits with Multiple Lights
Demo: Still Life Example with Multiple Lights
 
 
 
 

Reviews

  • This is really a fantastic class and at an even fantastic-er price. Well worth the money, and is a great help. The instructor does a very good job explaining the methods, light shapers, and effects they create. One of my favorite videos!
  • Mike Hagen does a great job of presenting what could be a complicated process in a way that makes it easy to understand and implement. Not only does he make it easy to follow along, he presents alternative solutions that don't break the budget. I have viewed several instructors and various classes at Creative Live and this would definitely be one of my favorites. I have to say, this class would be a bargain at 10x the price!
  • What can I say about this class? Mike is great- not only does he give a thorough break down of all the equipment one could need but he also includes wide variety of price options for those just getting started. Aside from his thorough knowledge of gear, Mike provides an excellent and easy to follow bread down of how to build up the light for your subject. His lesson plan is super easy to follow and very concise as he slowly builds up from using 2 lights to 5 lights. He also demonstrate what I think is a much needed trait in a photographer and that is being cool under pressure, dealing with issues and not getting rattled and simply going back to the basics. Creative Live Nailed it with this class
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