Rapid Box Switch Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/rapid-box-switch Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:35:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png Rapid Box Switch Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/rapid-box-switch 32 32 Flash Power vs. Portability: Comparing FJ400 & FJ200 Strobes https://westcottu.com/flash-power-vs-portability-comparing-fj400-fj200-strobes Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:23:59 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=156234 Choosing the right off-camera flash can significantly impact the quality and efficiency of your photography. Whether you’re capturing portraits in a studio, shooting portraits on location, or covering events, the power and portability of your strobe matter. In this video, we compare two popular options from the Westcott FJ Wireless Flash System—the FJ400 and the […]

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]]> 156234 Master Light Control: A Guide to Using Scrims on Set https://westcottu.com/master-light-control-a-guide-to-using-scrims-on-set Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:35:53 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=156187 Lighting is a cornerstone of cinematography and video production, shaping the mood, tone, and visual storytelling of a scene. One of the most versatile lighting tools every creator should use is the scrim. In this video, we’ll explore the many uses of scrims, particularly the Scrim Jim Cine System by Westcott, and provide you with […]

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]]> 156187 Elevate Your Maternity Portraits: Expert Posing and Lighting Tips https://westcottu.com/the-foundation-of-maternity-portraits-lighting-and-equipment Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:47:19 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=156107 Crafting compelling and vibrant maternity portraits is a blend of art, technique, and understanding the essence of capturing the beauty of pregnancy. With a surge in demand for maternity photography, photographers at all levels seek ways to differentiate their work. Whether you’re just starting in flash photography or you’re a seasoned photographer looking to enhance […]

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]]> 156107 How to Light Athlete Photos with Pro Light Mods https://westcottu.com/how-to-light-athlete-photos-with-pro-light-mods Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:03:31 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=155906 In this video, Top Pro and creator of the Pro Light Mods, James Quantz Jr., shows how he takes sports portraits using the Pro Light Mods! Whether you’re a sports, fashion, entertainment, senior portrait, or wedding photographer, Pro Light Mods are the perfect accessory to add a unique and impressive touch to your photos. Pro […]

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]]> 155906 Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids https://westcottu.com/create-depth-and-control-light-with-softbox-grids Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:20:56 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153607 In this video, Top Pro Ashley Boring breaks down the benefits of using softbox grids to help you create more impactful images and deeper shadows. A common way to use grids is to isolate your subject from their background. Using a white X-Drop backdrop, Ashley was able to make the background darker by adding a […]

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]]> 153607 Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups https://westcottu.com/creating-portrait-setups-with-yaneck-wasiek Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:56:34 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153049 In this portrait photography video, Yaneck Wasiek, Westcott Top Pro and Founder of Wasio Faces, explains how he approaches individual headshot sessions and how to capture high-volume photos at business events and conferences. With over 12 years of expertise and experience capturing over 6,000 headshots a year, Yaneck explains three go-to workflows and set-ups for […]

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]]> 153049 High-Speed Sync Portraits in Full Sun Using the FJ200 Strobe https://westcottu.com/high-speed-sync-portraits-in-full-sun-using-the-fj200-strobe Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:35:03 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=152981 Top Pro and photography educator, Eli Infante, walks us through a Texas-based photo shoot in midday sun using the FJ200 strobe to capture high-speed sync (HSS) portraits. Eli finds the FJ200 strobe’s exposed flash tube allows it to provide an even spread of light in the Rapid Box Switch Octa-M softbox to capture HSS portraits […]

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