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Would you like to set up a photography studio? Let our professional photographer, Scott Vallance, explain the equipment that you will need to set up a studio in this free photography video series.
There are 30 videos in this series:
Soft boxes diffuse and enlarge your light source. Learn about soft boxes in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Strip lights offer more control, while halos are useful for portraits. Learn about specialized soft boxes in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Light stands give you the ability to set your light as high or low as you want it. Learn about light stands in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
A boom allows you to move your light over your subject and is more versatile than a simple light stand. Learn about booms in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
A-clamps can be used with stands and backgrounds, as well as many other functions. Learn about A-clamps in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
White boards can be used as reflectors, tabletops or gobos. Learn about white boards in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
A gobo, or go between, is used to block light from directly hitting the camera. Learn about gobos in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Backdrops can be bought or homemade and come in different materials. Learn about backdrops in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Electronic backdrops are incredibly convenient for the studio photographer. Learn about electronic backgrounds in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Overhead tracks increase the safety of your studio which is especially useful if there are children present. Learn about overhead tracks in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Wall hooks will keep your studio organized and clean. They are great when space is limited. Learn about hooks in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Strobes are the lights that you get your exposure by when taking your pictures. Learn about strobes in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Power packs charge and fire your lights. Multiple lights can be run from one power pack, but precautions must be taken when using them. Learn about packs in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
The power pack and light are combined in monolights while keeping the features of regular strobes. Learn about monolights in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Snoots clip on strobes to narrow your light source for increased control and circular pattern. Learn about snoots in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Reflectors work together with strobes to offer various lighting effects. Learn about reflectors in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Another light modifier, grids control the dispersion of your light. Grids come in different sizes for a range of light control. Learn about grids in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Umbrellas can be used to bounce light off of or shine light through. Learn about umbrellas in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Ripstop nylon is a versatile tear-resistant fabric that you will find all manner of uses for in your studio. Learn about ripstop nylon in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Louvers control the spill of light from side to side and can be used with soft boxes. Learn about louvers in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Barndoors can be closed to various degrees according to where you want your light to fall. Learn about barndoors in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Slaves, or photoelectric eyes, allow your various pieces of equipment to cooperate remotely. Learn about slaves in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Sync cords allow the camera and flash to work together, or sync up. Learn about sync cords in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Tripods can be very helpful both out of and inside the studio to mount your camera. Learn about tripods in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
When shooting portraits, do a pre-test before your subject arrives. Get your lighting set up based on an inexpensive wig head. Learn about portrait pre-test in this free video on studio equipment for photography.
Photography is an art of making pictures by exposing film or another medium to a timed flash of light. The basic equipment used for photography includes a digital or mechanical camera equipped with a flash and film or a memory card. Mastering the art of photography is a technical and challenging experience. One has to learn how to focus the lens, control the aperture of the lens, filter the light, the importance of the focal length and the duration of the exposure among other things.
In this free video series professional photographer, Scott Vallance, will show you the equipment that you will need to set up your own photography studio. From lighting to backgrounds, from boom stands to tripods, Scott will explain each piece of equipment so that you can proceed with confidence. Start watching and be on your way to having your own photography studio.
Scott Vallance Scott Vallance graduated from Brooks Institutes of Photography and had a commercial studio in San Diego. He shoots in San Antonio. Scott specializes in commercial photography but has recently been working on fine art pieces.dkdk
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