Controlling Time and Motion with Flash with Erik Valind

Erik Valind

Freeze Motion In Lights
  • 8 video lessons
  • 1 hour and 21 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Using flashes to freeze motion is a great way to add more energy and excitement to your photographs, but the technical aspects of setting up the shot can be challenging. Renowned photographer Erik Valind is here to give you all the tips and tricks you need to use a variety of lights—from small speedlights to large studio strobes—to control time and stop motion.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Make your images look sharp as a tack.
  • Strike a balance between ambient and strobe lights.
  • Create a blurred effect with your flash.

If you’re looking to up your photography game by creating wow-worthy, stop-motion images with a variety of lighting options, then this is the class for you!

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Course Instructor

Erik Valind

Erik Valind

Erik Valind is a freelance photographer, born and raised on the Florida beaches, now living in New York City. He specializes in commercial lifestyle photography and environmental portraiture with airy and energetic imagery defining his style and vision.

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  • David M. Nov 4, 2021

    Excellent presentation, fast paced and clear. I was disappointed that he did not cover the technique for getting the image that advertises the class.

  • Simone L. Feb 28, 2020

    Explains basics concepts in an easy way. I hoped for some stroboscopic tips.

  • Jim H. Jan 8, 2020

    Explains a lot concisely.

  • Adrian C. Jul 29, 2019

    Quick and to the point was always his style and this was no different. I was learning at a fast comfortable pace as he was along, another great tutorial Mr V. Now I want to do some boxing self portraits

  • richard.miller . Oct 21, 2018

    I really enjoy Erik Valind’s instructional video. I think that I have seen them all – B&H event space, Kelby One, and now, Creativelive. This is another useful video and a lot of information. HOWEVER, I cringed every time (and I’m sure that Einstein did too) that Erik said that the strobes changed the speed of light!!! It was almost unbearable to listen to lesson 4 on flash duration. I know what he wanted to convey but what he said numerous times is wrong – the speed of light is the universal constant “c” such as in E = mc^2. It does not change. Erik likes Broncolor because their output is “powerful” and consistent enough to deliver a fairly high intensity of light over a short period of time – duration. But the speed of all the light emanating from the strobe is constant (the constant c) whether the duration is 1/500 or 1/5000 of a sec. Again, I really enjoy Erik’s work but this was like fingernails on a blackboard.

  • Dave S. Oct 18, 2018

    Let me say.. Erik Valind is my new favorite CreativeLive presenter. His videos are clear and precise. He doesn't waste time rambling about other things, he sticks to topic and subject at hand. This is my second class and I must say I'm presently impressed. I've been shooting for 2 years and I learned a few new tips on each vid.

  • Adriana R. Oct 14, 2018

    Very interesting class. Lots of useful information.

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