Introduction
What you'll learn in this course
()
Essential skills you should have before watching this course
()
1. An Introduction to Strobe Photography
Why shoot with studio strobes?
()
Comparing strobes to continuous lights
()
2. The Benefits of Strobe Photography
Shooting with increased depth of field
()
Shooting more action with faster recharge time than flashes
()
Freezing action with strobe lighting
()
3. Buying a Lighting Setup
Buying piecemeal vs. buying a kit
()
Criteria for selecting lights
()
How many lights do you need?
()
Essential power decisions
()
The challenges of mixing strobe brands
()
4. The Components of a Studio Strobe Kit
Monolights, flash heads, and bulbs
()
Light stands
()
Power pack or power supplies
()
Reflectors and diffusers
()
5. Getting to Know Your Lights
The role of the modeling light
()
Keeping lights cool
()
Essential controls
()
6. Triggering a Light
Connecting the sync cable
()
Optically triggering your strobes
()
Using a wireless transmitter to trigger your strobes
()
Controlling the brightness of your strobe remotely
()
7. Setting and Testing Your Strobes
Setting the shutter, sync speed, and high-speed sync
()
Setting an initial aperture and ISO
()
Controlling power output and test shooting
()
8. Modifying Strobe Lights
Bouncing the light with a reflector or a bounce card
()
Shaping the light with a beauty dish
()
Diffusing the light with an umbrella or a softbox
()
Modeling the light with grids and honeycombs
()
9. Using Your Studio Strobes Outside
Advantages of using a strobe for exterior portraits
()
What are the best modifiers to use when shooting outside?
()
Strobe strategies with sun and shade
()
10. Putting Everything into Action
Shooting with a two-light setup
()
Mixing strobes and continuous lights
()
Three-light dramatic portrait
()
Four-light setup
()