Studio Lighting Photography Tutorial (Lesson 1)

[tameme8179]

Stupid question... But what am I going to do, if I don't have a light meter? Is there another way to measure it? Or do I just have to do some experimentation? Thanks

[FontanaKnowledge]

@tameme8179 Check out my Intermediate lighting 1 video. It is the only video in the series I could put on youtube as it the series is a nude session. Of course there is no nudity on the one I put on the youtube =o). Anyhow I explain metering without a meter in this video. Peace

[tameme8179]

@FontanaKnowledge alrite will do that master! gotta rewatch this video again... thanks again! going to purchase ur DVDs soon!

[freezingheat27]

You're a f#$@ing legend!

[tgarry]

Amazing Video. I'm doing my first studio shoot tomorrow and this has given me so much more confidence! Thank you.

[Musingsatcoco]

I like his humility in that he does not think his way is the only way. It what sets him up a notch in my eyes.

[loisycohen]

haha you are a cool dude

[TheArzta]

Thanks for taking the time and effort of doing this!

[gomcse]

Informative and entertaining. Well done.

[LightingShowroom]

Hope to see more

[LePic5]

Great tutorial.  That really helped me. I like the way you explain things. Thanks

[Blober112]

Fantastic my friend, I'm off to watch part 2 :)

[ElChamo7576]

Is there a reason why you wanted to shoot at f8?

[ashkibala1]

@ElChamo7576 with f8, you are sure that everything will be in the focus and usually f8 and f11 are the sweet spots of most of the lenses.

[ElChamo7576]

Is there a reason why you wanted to shoot a f8?

[xxOlixx00]

this is awesome :)

[ny1fanta]

which white balance do you use for indoor portrait?

[ashkibala1]

Respond to this video... not sure about him but usually AUTO should be used and later on, fix them on your computer.

[punkishgirlygirl]

you're a really good teacher:) i plan to be a studio photographer once im older.

you seem to know what your doing :)

also thank you very much. i had noooo idea there was such thing as a rental studio :) thank you thank you thank you :) i shall look into that :)

[thwizardandtheho]

Love your videos. Very informative and I love your humour. Your fun and a great teacher!

[chinalee1010]

meagan is gorgeous!!!

[PJD148]

Very Informative & entertaining ,I watched every tutorial 1 after the other & then bought the DVD.Great job & explained things so easily to understand. I wish you luck in your new challenge & I will be watching..Peter

[backpackedian]

I just love the way you explain things... you make it so easy for us to understand... I tried watching other photography tutorials but they sound so complicated.... and boring.... keep it up... btw.. i love the humor in your videos =)

[bigstuwilson2]

What a fantastic teacher you are,thank you.

[paperplainesinair]

One of the best studio tuts i have ever seen. Well explained and wow she is gorgeous!

[njkita11]

Is there a way to properly meter your background? What would you meter it at compared to your flash?

[FontanaKnowledge]

@njkita11 I believe 2 stops brighter is all it needs to be. No more than 4 or five stops or it becomes too bright and creates flare, but if thats the sort of look you want go for it =o)

[wanderingscotty1]

your a natural teacher, great vid

[piroclips]

best photography tutorials out there :)

[LondonFashionModel]

Hey hey, really great stuff, LOVE your videos, you're so charming it's unreal! ;) - I'm addicted to watching this stuff because you're so damn awesome... keep up the killer work... then come over to London to shoot me hey! =p K x

[obease1991]

hey, this may be a silly question but i'm new to the studio photography scene. what lense are you using in this video and also what lenses would you recomend? On a diffferent note i'd like to thank you for all your tutorials. Your a supurb teacher really appreciate your efforts.

cheers, Bob

[FontanaKnowledge]

@obease1991 I am using a 70-200 f/2.8 non image stabilizer (Its less expensive that way) and I would recommend it that for portraits any time. It is not the "only" lens you should use by any means. You can get some great stuff with wider lenses if you know what you want and what you are doing.  =o)

[obease1991]

this may sound like a very silly question. however i'm pretty new to this studio photography business and i'd like to know what lense your using in this video? also what lenses would you recomend? Love your videos by the way your a supurb teacher. Cheers bob.

[Equilion]

In another video you tell us, you usually put your lights as close as possible to your model. Hmm... so... measuring with your stretched arms or as close as possible? ;)

[FontanaKnowledge]

@Equilion I suppose it would be whatever you choose. I am just sharing techniques. Try them both and see which one you like best. There is more than one way to skin a cat and an infinite number of ways to light a portrait. =o)

[Equilion]

@FontanaKnowledge *g* I didn't mean to be rude or so... I was just wondering, why you use so total different techniques and for one you say, it's like you *always* do. ;)

Anyway... keep up your great work... and have a nice weekend ^^

[awakeintampa]

Thanks a lot for this clip. Self teaching student and this was real helpful.

[msgilliam1474]

I loved this video although I still do not get it.

[vamplock]

have to say, you are the 'born teacher' type very easy to watch, no problem understanding you, and your approach to the subject seems just right. most enjoyable. well done, and please - keep it up :D - from bonny Scotland

[MarkArandjus]

What an enjoyable vid, 10 min just flew by like 2. I have my first photoshoot in a rented studio tomorrow so this is perfect! Thanks a bunch bro!

[Justintd23]

Thanks for your videos tutorials bro, they are amazingly helpful. I just bought a nikon D5000 and I'm learning pretty quickly due to epic vids. Keep them up, maybe I can ask for advice sometimes

[joshuad2d]

Sorry I am new at this kind of stuff but would you use light boxes like that with speedlights? and such or are there diffusers you would recommend for flashes? BTW your videos are amazing I am learning so much from you!

[Mozo901]

That lens was used to give the model a little breathing room...a 50mm for example, would cause the photographer to get all up In her grill and stuff

[chuda99]

Great video. Thanks!!

[loupremo]

good tutorial man.

[bmagana]

i like the way you explain things in your videos, straight and to the point.

[NoviceChild4]

spunout33 The 50mm is so good. Its basically the only lens you need for studio. Lower is good to, depending on the size of your space.

[manpreetsingh9243]

whts the red lighting thing wt antenna on roberts dslr???

[FontanaKnowledge]

That my friend is a radio transmitter to set the flash off. It is called a pocket wizard and it rules. =o)

[manpreetsingh9243]

thnks sir for reply

does it work with digital cameras like sony cybershot h20 also or it is just for dslr's??

[FontanaKnowledge]

As far as I know, your camera needs to have a hot shoe.

[manpreetsingh9243]

mystery solved

thnks a lot sir

[mick4743]

Brilliant , Informative ,very easy to understand thankyou

[frankieboy180]

Your style is very casual and easy to understand. Thanks for the tutorials. Hope to see more.

[spunout33]

by the way love all your stuff you have taught me sooooooo much! Thanks heaps

[spunout33]

yeah I was just wondering why the massive lens too, what is it out of curiosity? I am starting out too and am trying to set up bit of a bit of mini studio at home for babies and children (as just had my own 14 weeks and 2 1/2 years) and looking for just a bit of extra cash on side plus I really enjoy it... anyway I have a couple of soft boxes and use bit of bounce flash, I am quite partial to my 50mm 1.8f or 18-55mm 4-5.6f are these not a good choice?

[0714boskittles]

Dude, stuff like rental studios this is the kind of thinking thats saves us beginners. Way cool and best wishes to you.

[Johndejong1973]

Yo Robert,

I am thinking about bying the Canon 70-200 L F2.8 lens. Without image stabilizer it's less expensive. Is it a wise thing to buy this lens without IS? Or should I go for the one with IS. How important is IS?

Great video btw. As allways.

[FontanaKnowledge]

I personally have the one with out IS because of the cost. I feel that I need to be sturdy while shooting on my own and not try to rely on something like IS. I have never really regretted not having the Image Stabilizer but then again I have never used the IS version.

I have heard that the IS does not make a super difference in real world situations. A good solid hold can get you good results at speeds of as slow as 100th a second. any slower and you can use a tripod or monopod.

[FontanaKnowledge]

If money is no thang to you I guess get the IS, but if money matters a bit I would and did get the less expensive version.

[Johndejong1973]

Money matters as allways :-) I am a starter at DSLR. So I need to get so much stuff. De plastic fantastic lens you talked about in your newest video, an 430EX speedlite etc. etc. etc.

So in that way money matters. I have to build my equipement from nothing.

Well... I got something to think bout.

Thanks for the feedback.

[maxpowers316]

awesome stuff, keep it up!

[jpfourie2020]

I'm new in the photography thing and i have a question for you. I noticed you are using quite a big lens for studio photography, i looks like something you wanna use on a safari. What made you choose the lens? Love your work and thanks for the tutorials

[nagul1003]

exceptional stuff as always.thanks man

[TheLeadGuitar]

Thank you very much. You explain everything great, easy to understand!

[peely64]

Nice one

[Mexico911]

Hey Technicolor, I had the same problem. Before I even felt confident enough to ask a friend to be my guinea pig i'd set the camera's shutter delay to 10 seconds and quickly pose myself to experiment with lighting and interesting poses. It gets tiring but then you'll realize you can buy a remote to trigger the shutter and you can sit and do a series of shots before checking your results.

[Technicolormaster]

Awesome stuff, Im not quite at the level to do studio lighting, but I also cant find anyone to model for me to practice, any advice?

[FontanaKnowledge]

try the Model Mayhem web site. It is full of models and photographers looking to build their portfolios and whatnot. Check it out

[Pappusarkar]

Excellent, I really like your tutorials man. You are a good person, i must say.

[Mexico911]

yeehaw another good episode :) Is that the rembrant lighting technique?

[FontanaKnowledge]

This is not quite the Rembrandt lighting style. That will be explained in next months episode. :o)

[lovejohnny01]

thks 4 the lesson man

btw i wonder how much does that lance cost