The Studio
Start Date: October 23, 2019
You've been behind the camera... you've learned how to control the given light around you. But, what if you could actually control the light? Well, that's what studio lighting is all about. Learning to really paint with light.
You can make so much happen with studio lights. There are so many lighting techniques, both complicated and simple.
As we begin our journey, we need to learn what the components of a studio are.
1) First you have your main light... often called a key light. Usually placed to the left of the subject.
2) Second, you have a fill light. This light is positioned on the subjects other side. As indicated by its name, the fill light fills the area of the subject so as not to create deep shadows.
3) Background light. This light sits behind the subject. It is positioned to illuminate the background so that the subject doesn't blend into the background.
4) Background... Most studios will have some sort of background. In our case, we have 3 backdrops (black, white, and green screen).
To get a simplified idea of the equipment, please click on link below. READ THIS!
Studio Light for Beginners
*Please take some notes, as I will expect you to be able to identify the pieces of equipment we will be using and their uses
Below, I have some further resources that I would like for you to take a look at (Yes, you need to go through and read these, as well):
Really, really cool lighting techniques
Hollywood Part 2 *** This is a must read...
Why read all this? Because I want you to learn quickly and so when I begin showing you how to do some of this, it will come faster to you while your hands are on the equipment. Don't be afraid to walk over to the equipment after you've read something, touch it, move it around and see how it works. Demonstration will start on Monday.
You've been behind the camera... you've learned how to control the given light around you. But, what if you could actually control the light? Well, that's what studio lighting is all about. Learning to really paint with light.
You can make so much happen with studio lights. There are so many lighting techniques, both complicated and simple.
As we begin our journey, we need to learn what the components of a studio are.
1) First you have your main light... often called a key light. Usually placed to the left of the subject.
2) Second, you have a fill light. This light is positioned on the subjects other side. As indicated by its name, the fill light fills the area of the subject so as not to create deep shadows.
3) Background light. This light sits behind the subject. It is positioned to illuminate the background so that the subject doesn't blend into the background.
4) Background... Most studios will have some sort of background. In our case, we have 3 backdrops (black, white, and green screen).
To get a simplified idea of the equipment, please click on link below. READ THIS!
Studio Light for Beginners
*Please take some notes, as I will expect you to be able to identify the pieces of equipment we will be using and their uses
Below, I have some further resources that I would like for you to take a look at (Yes, you need to go through and read these, as well):
Really, really cool lighting techniques
Hollywood Part 2 *** This is a must read...
Why read all this? Because I want you to learn quickly and so when I begin showing you how to do some of this, it will come faster to you while your hands are on the equipment. Don't be afraid to walk over to the equipment after you've read something, touch it, move it around and see how it works. Demonstration will start on Monday.
