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Darkness in an Urban Environment: Managing Light on the Streets

Offered By: CreativeLive

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Urban Photography Courses Flash Photography Courses Bokeh Effects Courses

Course Description

Overview

In this exclusive class, join legend Joe McNally, on the streets of New York to see how to bring light to one of the busiest and most dynamic backgrounds. He'll walk through how to prep your gear, scout for locations, direct your models, and incorporate flash to make your subject stand out on the city streets. He'll discuss how to set your exposure and plan your shot to achieve the "bokeh" look of the city glow behind your model. Learn tips for planning your shoot so you're within the city regulations as well as techniques to help work through any troubles you may have while on location. Gain the confidence and know-how to photograph your subjects with flash in what can seem like an impossible environment.

Syllabus

  • Managing Light on The Streets at Night
  • Camera and Lighting Gear on Location
  • Working with Models: Etiquette and Considerations
  • Releases and Permit Basics
  • Pre-Shoot and Scouting
  • Shoot: Male Model with Dusk City Traffic Background
  • Shoot: From One Light to Three Light Setups
  • Capturing Motion with City Lights
  • Wrap Up

Taught by

Joe McNally

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