Now that the Advanced Photography Crash Course is wrapped up, I am finishing the outline of lessons for the Photography Lighting Crash Course. It is a massive project, the lesson outline is at 105 Lessons, for perspective, I think APT has about 60. I have to be careful about what I say is on the DVD, so I can’t list them here and now, but I feel like I should ask you guys what you struggle with and would like to learn. It’s important to me that customers and students have some way of feedback and input on the DVDs.
Without getting too specific, the first part will deal with what we know about light, how it behaves, it’s physics and properties. The Second will deal more with actual shooting strategies, gear, and techniques. My aim is try to keep it simple, assume viewers know little or nothing about light, and then by the end have them at an Advanced Level in Lighting Techniques. If I was going to make a college level course on Lighting, this would be it.
What lessons would you like to see on the Photography Lighting DVD?
How to light large groups (e.g. wedding parties) in dark churches. How to light live athletes in gyms and be able to freeze action. Mostly though, I want to understand all those complex 5+ lights setups and the why’s behind them and hopefully maybe a poor photographer’s way to get those results on a reasonable budget. Oh and how to properly use gels to multiply your uses of a white background. Thanks!
Basics man. Lighting 101 as well as the advanced stuff.
Lighting equipment tend to be expensive. What isn’t in photography? Maybe a lesson or two on how to buy useful lighting equipment at Home Depot.
simply outstanding……. awesome photography
A "field guide" would be nice; like outdoor strobing or anything that doesn’t include a pro studio set up; since the target audience is not geared for professional photographer; for ‘normal’ beginner-intermediate photographer like us, we don’t have a pro studio or pro lights to work with… all we have is our flash and our own house and other places to work with…
How about both indoor and outdoor photography using a flash – when, how and why to use a flash – special effects – high note.. All the techniques used up to semi-professional level would be nice to learn. Most of us do not have a studio but like to make good pictures, though.
First – I think I would take a poll for the demographics of my audience and from there develop proper lessons.
Have just completed your Speedlight DVD, I think I would recommend that for the beginners (Great DVD BTW) and focus on advanced technique on this one.
From my own experience (and what I have learned from other sites) I would love to see shots and then go back and explain (like the parking garage on the Speedlight DVD).
No matter what – cannot wait for you to complete as I am sure it will be just as informative and educational as the rest of your DVD’S.
how to "see the existing light"…how to train your eyes to look for it.
Michael, I will buy any DVD you produce (I have purchased 4 so far). Why? Because you are an amazing teacher. I can talk with photography experts all day long (and I have) and understand NOTHING! I listen to you and I understand perfectly. My photography is much improved since I discovered your work. Okay, re lighting: I want to learn how to capture interiors of homes while maintaining the beauty of the exterior as seen through the windows. Thanks! Jane
Great input everyone and Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it. 🙂 – I will try to address most of these issues on the Lighting DVD. My biggest concern right now is keeping it under 8 hours. 🙂