Westcott Lighting

Master flash photography with this comprehensive guide! Join photo educators and Westcott Top Pros Steve and Mark of @PanopticChopsticks as they take you from fearful to flawless in using flash for stunning portraits. Learn to control light with key components like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and flash power. Discover advanced techniques like high-speed sync and explore the best light modifiers to elevate your photography game. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your on-location portraits, this video provides the tips and tricks to master flash and take your photography to the next level.

Gear used:
FJ80 ii: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/fj80-ii-m-universal-80ws-speedlight
FJ200: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/fj200-strobe
FJ400: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/fj400-strobe-400ws-with-ac-dc-battery
Rapid Box Switch Octa-S: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/rapid-box-switch-octa-s
Beauty Dish Switch(24”): https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/beauty-dish-switch-by-joel-grimes-24
Beauty Dish Switch(36”): https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/beauty-dish-switch-by-manny-ortiz-36
Rapid Box Switch Octa-M: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/rapid-box-switch-octa-m
Compact Collapsible Umbrella: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/compact-collapsible-umbrella-optical-white-satin-diffusion-44
ProGrip 2: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/progrip-2
Shorty Arm: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/shorty-offset-extension-arm-8-inch

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00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Why Learn Lighting?
01:26 - Flash vs Natural Light
02:30 - Component 1: Aperture
05:47 - Component 2: Shutter Speed
08:08 - What is the Focal-Plane Shutter?
09:21 - What are Stops of Light?
10:25 - Component 3: ISO
12:06 - Component 4: Flash Power
15:16 - Component 5: Flash to Subject Distance
15:46 - The Inverse Square Law
18:09 - Using the 5 Components Together
22:33 - What about HSS?
24:16 - How to Choose a Modifier
31:07 - That’s a Wrap!

Mastering Flash Photography: 5 Lighting Principles for Beginners

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