ocf Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/ocf Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Wed, 01 May 2024 13:37:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png ocf Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/ocf 32 32 Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits https://westcottu.com/colorful-creative-lighting-for-portraits Thu, 19 May 2022 18:16:23 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153729 In this lighting breakdown, photographer Ashley Boring works with a colorful three-light setup using portable flashes and the for a portrait shoot. In collaboration with her model, the shoot is designed to mimic the HBO Max television series, Euphoria. When styling wardrobe and makeup for this shoot, Ashley wants a vibrant lighting concept that fits […]

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]]> 153729 Using the Sun as a Backlight on Location with the FJ200 https://westcottu.com/using-the-sun-as-a-backlight-on-location-with-the-fj200 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:45:29 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153577 Knowing how and when to use the sun as a backlight for portrait photography is a useful technique to know, especially when working on location. Introducing off-camera flash as the main light and combining it with the sun as your backlight, makes for a more dynamic look. This will give you the look of using […]

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]]> 153577 Single Light Portraits On Location Using HSS & FJ200 Strobe https://westcottu.com/single-light-portraits-on-location-using-hss-fj200-strobe Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:25:28 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153488 Inspired by the landscape in his native region of the Rio Grande Valley, Top Pro Photographer Eli Infante loves to capture scenes with unique architecture and props to tell his story. In this video, Eli takes you through a portrait shoot with lighting breakdowns using high-speed sync and the portable FJ200 strobe. The first thing […]

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]]> 153488 Portrait Lighting Tips to Avoiding Glare in Glasses https://westcottu.com/capturing-subjects-with-glasses-using-the-eyelighter-2 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:12:21 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153382 When photographing subjects that are wearing glasses, you often run into the issue of capturing a glare off the lens. In this tutorial, photographer Ashley Boring walks you through avoiding unwanted glare when using the Eyelighter 2. Lighting Preparation for a Subject with Glasses One of the most critical places to start is ensuring your […]

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