Class Six

Quality Of Light And Flash Modifiers

In this class you will get clarity on the difference between hard and soft light. Understanding these two types of light is the key to understanding all the myriad options of modifiers available.

SD discusses the most practical of the modifiers including umbrellas, softboxes and various types of restrictors.

In typical his style, SD has systematized and categorized everything cutting directly to the heart of the subject. This approach completely demystifies ALL the jargon and eliminates all the overwhelm that typically accompanies this subject.

Introduction To Studio Equipment And Quick Start Demonstration

In this class you are introduced to the studio equipment that you will already have in your possession by this point in the course.

SD shows you step by step how to set up EVERYTHING from opening up the stand to assembling the umbrellas to adjusting the flashes to taking the first picture!

This class goes hand in hand with the personal consultation that you have with SD during week 10. In this crucial consultation, you will give SD a tour of the area you have available to set up your studio, be it your front room or a designated space (if you are lucky enough to have one) using a mobile device. SD will clearly advise you on where exactly to set up what, making sure that you get the best results in the most efficient and effective way.

This class and consultation individually are invaluable, together they are truly priceless!

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Class Eight & Nine

Lighting Ratios & Lighting Schemes

In these two final classes of our Flash Mastery Course, SD closes with lighting ratios and lighting schemes. These two subjects are really the coming together of all the classes upto this point. They are the final, most practical application of all the ideas, concepts and general information that you would have absorbed by now and it is inspiring to see it all come together!

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BONUS CLASS:

On-location with SD and the Bernstein Family (+ In Studio Analysis)

Join SD on location followed by an in-studio analysis to see exactly how everything comes together

This high value bonus class is comprised of two sections (3 hours of total viewing time)

1) Spy over SD's shoulder during a real life family of 5 on-location studio session. SD is using his regular setup comprised of a 5D mk3 and a 5D mk4, an off camera battery operated flash and assistant. Watch on as SD, in his relaxed and endearing trademark style, effortlessly guides the Bernstein family around the Yemin Moshe district, grabbing amazing images with flash and without! (1 hour)

Posing kids, families and couples

Posing awkward subjects who are not used to having their picture taken

Squeezing endearing and genuine expressions from kids and adults

Location scouting

Difficult lighting

When and when not to use flash

How to effectively manage an assistant

Creating energy

Giving flow to the session

"Engineering the odds" to ENSURE amazing images no matter what

And much more...

2) The “In-Studio Analysis” section begins immediately after the on-location footage. At this point, the video shifts to a screen cast of SD in his studio analyzing the exact images that you just saw him shoot. SD goes into the finest details including:

Focus and ALL technical aspects

Why he chose to use flash and why he chose not to

Settings and stats

Posing

Composition

Background

Lighting

What he was trying to achieve

What he was trying to avoid

How he engineered the odds

The tricks and techniques he used to manipulate his subjects

And much more…

Below is snippet from the on location shoot and the corresponding in studio analysis