Lighting with Flash: Capturing a Dancer in Motion

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Free Online Course: Lighting with Flash: Capturing a Dancer in Motion provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Lighting with Flash: Capturing a Dancer in Motion is taught by David Hobby.

Overview
  • Photographer David Hobby captures the strength and grace of a dancer in motion, lighting her against a blow-away white background.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Setting the stage: Flash macro shoot
    1. Setting Up the Space and Lighting
    • Preparing the studio
    • Lighting the background
    • Lighting the subject
    • Reviewing the setup
    • Refining the lighting and exposure
    2. The Photo Shoot
    • Planning the shoot with dancer Stephanie Yezek
    • The first test shots
    • Making refinements
    • Another pose
    • Lighting notebook: A dancer in action
    3. Portrait of a Dancer
    • Setting up for a portrait
    • The photo shoot
    • Lighting notebook: Portrait of a dancer