Lighting I: The Essentials

This introductory course provides an overview of the essential principles, techniques, and tools for lighting in a studio situation. Demonstrations take place in the studio, exploring the primary lighting techniques using continuous and professional strobe lighting equipment and light modifiers. Through hands-on practice, participants will learn and understand the importance of direction and quality of light and how to use a light meter to measure the exposure to achieve consistent creative results.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Intermediate: You are familiar with a camera, whether film or digital. You understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, histograms, and how to control focus. You are comfortable editing and processing your images. You may want to learn how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, or learn more about lighting or how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work.

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Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. Registration for this course will close one day prior to the start date of the course.

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