lighting
The cheapest and easiest DIY cinematic lighting setup to make at home
Jan 19, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Do you prefer natural light over studio light? Peter McKinnon does, and in his latest tutorial, he shows a simple way to make your own…
3 simple ways to backlight your model and make your portraits pop
Jan 19, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When creating studio portraits, it’s good to make the subject stand out from the background. Most photographers know this, but many still make the mistake…
The cheapest lighting solution for filmmakers – light, filters and barn doors for $90
Jan 11, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
It probably goes without saying, but – professional lighting is expensive. If you are just starting out your filmmaking career, or you’re simply a hobbyist,…
How to use coloured gels with studio strobes and softboxes
Dec 29, 2016
John Aldred
Using coloured gels with speedlights has become pretty common. Many people who shoot with speedlights have given it a go at least a couple of…
Make your own eyelighter on a budget by using a reflective window visor
Dec 21, 2016
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
It’s winter and it’s cold out there. I suppose you don’t use a reflective window visor to protect your car from the Sun anymore, right?…
Create amazing night portraits with orange gels and white balance tricks
Dec 12, 2016
John Aldred
Using gels to correct your flashes to match the ambient, or as creative effects is common. It’s something many of us do from time to…
How to Speed Up Your Lightroom Editing By Using Anchor Photos
Dec 7, 2016
Tim Simpson Jr
One of the ongoing pain points of being a photographer is the time we spend editing. Don’t get me wrong, I love turning a flat…
The Strobist is back with a free flash lighting course focusing on colour
Dec 6, 2016
John Aldred
David Hobby, aka “The Strobist“, was the original Internet trailblazer when it came to using small hotshoe flashes. At least, if you wanted to use…
How to build your own heart and star shaped DIY ringlights
Dec 1, 2016
John Aldred
It’s December. So it’s safe to talk about Christmas now, right? While the technique isn’t specifically related to Christmas, these videos obviously are. The music kinda…
Fake Sunshine Glow – Warm Up Your Fall Photos With Strobe Sunlight
Nov 26, 2016
JP Danko
I was just raking up the last of the fall leaves and though that I’d like to get some photos of the kids jumping in…