Film Photography with Strobe Lighting

To get the best portrait straight out of camera you need to control your light. Family and Newborn Photographer, Sandra Coan, walks through how easy it is to use lights with your film camera for the most control over how your image ultimately looks. In this course, Sandra will talk about how to approach your photo shoot by thinking about not only your subject but also the film and the light you want to create.

You’ll learn:

• How to sync the flash with your film camera
• How to meter for your subject and the light you’re adding to the image
• How to choose the best film based off what you’d like the final image to look like

Throughout history, photographers have been using flash with film cameras. In this course, Sandra will cover everything to give you the knowledge to start taking portraits with your camera and strobes.

• Class Introduction
• Why Strobes & Film?
• Using Sync Speed
• How To Avoid Ghosting
• Equipment Overview
• How To Use Your Camera With Strobes?
• Triggers & Receivers
• How To Set Up A Light Meter & Strobe Unit
• Demo: Equipment Set Up
• Create A Natural Light Look
• Light Modifiers
• Catchlight In The Eyes
• Metering Overview
• Meter With Strobe For Color Film
• Meter With Strobe For Black & White Film
• 45 Degree Light Placement
• 90 Degree Light Placement
• Backlight Placement
• Feathering Light
• Lighting For Groups
• Speedlights with Film
• TTL Vs Manual Mode
• Gear For Location Film Photography
• Set Up On Location
• Know Your Film Lab
• How To Find The Right Lab