Skylux Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/skylux Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:29:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png Skylux Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/skylux 32 32 Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL https://westcottu.com/behind-scenes-emily-soto-rapid-box-xl Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:04:41 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141670 Emily Soto is an internationally renowned fashion photographer based in New York City, New York. Emily’s style focuses on romanticism and high-fashion, with dreamy lighting that she creates with a simple Rapid Box XL setup. Her distinct vision and creativity have landed her work on the covers of magazines and in editorial spreads world-wide. Emily’s […]

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]]> 141670 Creating a Sports Hype Video https://westcottu.com/how-to-sports-hype-video Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:55:54 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=150388 Renowned sports photographer Matt Hernandez has always had an interest in shooting video. When the coach of local McCracken County High School football team mentioned a need for a hype video, Matt seized the opportunity to direct his first video. He jumped on the chance to use his intense visual skills to create something dramatic […]

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]]> 150388 Light Painting for Product Photography https://westcottu.com/product-photography-with-dave-cross Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:11:55 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=149299 Whether you are photographing products for a client or taking photos to sell your crafts or goods online, lighting is an essential tool for capturing quality images. In this video tutorial, Photoshop guru Dave Cross demonstrates how to capture professional-quality product photography with LED lighting. To begin his lighting setup, Dave uses a that has […]

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]]> 149299 Creative Lighting for Food Photography https://westcottu.com/creative-lighting-for-food-photography https://westcottu.com/creative-lighting-for-food-photography#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:36:39 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148900 Seattle-based food photographer Steve Hansen shows photographers how to use creative lighting for professional food photography in this video tutorial. Creating an interesting image can be difficult when shooting overhead and on a flat surface. A majority of food photography shots are photographed from overhead on a flat surface. To add dimension and interest to food photographs, precise lighting and […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/creative-lighting-for-food-photography/feed 1 148900 How to Light for a Composite Image https://westcottu.com/how-to-light-for-a-composite-image https://westcottu.com/how-to-light-for-a-composite-image#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:10:55 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148182 Creating a professional-quality composite image usually requires a lengthy editing session. For photographers who are not very efficient or experienced in Photoshop and Lightroom, this can become a long and tedious process. Thankfully, Adobe editing expert Dave Cross is here to share some simple tips to streamline the process. The most important thing to remember […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/how-to-light-for-a-composite-image/feed 1 148182 Capturing Food & Beverage Photos with Continuous Lighting https://westcottu.com/capturing-food-beverage-photos-with-continuous-lighting Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:18:51 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=147216 The Westcott is a superb solution for photographing beverages. In this video, I will demonstrate my go-to lighting setup for photographing glass bottles. I prefer this method when photographing any glass or bottle from a bottle of beer to a glass of cola because it creates a dramatic separation from the background and reveals the […]

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]]> 147216 On-Set of the Handmade Movement Series https://westcottu.com/set-handmade-movement-film-series Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:51:43 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=142730 The Handmade Movement, a Montana-based film and photography collective, recently introduced “The Makers” online film series dedicated to the celebration of craftsmanship in the modern world. This series of short films features takes a cinematic approach to personal storytelling of different craftsman. The majority of the trailer, shown above, was shot on Red Epic with Canon L […]

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]]> 142730 How to Light for a Flixel with James Schmelzer https://westcottu.com/flixel-lighting-with-james-schmelzer Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:24:24 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=142691 A living photo, often called a Flixel, is a combination of a still image and of a short video. A Flixel is created by filming a short, high-quality video and editing within the Flixel Cinemagraph software. Because Flixels are shot with video, it is neccesary to use continuous light. To light this Flixel, Westcott Top Pro […]

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]]> 142691 Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED https://westcottu.com/terry-white-skylux-led Mon, 06 Oct 2014 14:24:32 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141732 Adobe expert and photography educator Terry White takes us behind-the-scenes of a beauty photo shoot in his Detroit studio. For this beauty shot, Terry utilizes 3  LEDs to light his subject. The Skylux LED by Westcott is a daylight-balanced continuous LED light source. The Skylux’s output can be adjust from 30% to 100% for precise control. The first Skylux is […]

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]]> 141732 Creating a Summer Portrait In Studio with Jim Schmelzer https://westcottu.com/summer-portrait-in-studio-with-jim-schmelzer Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:38:26 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141617 Have you ever wanted to create a warm, summer portrait in unfavorable weather conditions? Photographers, especially those living in northern climates, often can not go outdoors in all seasons to capture images with beautiful backdrops or sunny lighting. Master Craftsman portrait photographer Jim Schmelzer set out to create a summer-themed portrait in the dead of winter in […]

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]]> 141617 Studio Portraiture with the Eyelighter https://westcottu.com/studio-portraiture-eyelighter Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:02:58 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141564 In the Elite Photographic Studio near Detroit, Michigan, Team Westcott goes behind the scenes with renowned photographer Jim Schmelzer to talk studio portraiture with the . During this shoot, Jim’s studio is setup with the . The Skylux is modified with the . The Skylux is a continuous daylight-balanced light source. Jim is an avid […]

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]]> 141564 Clamshell Lighting with the Skylux https://westcottu.com/clamshell-lighting-skylux Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:54:49 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141036 Clamshell lighting is a popular among portrait and beauty photographers. By using two light sources, one directed down onto a subject’s face and one directed up toward a subject’s face , a photographer can eliminate a majority of shadows created by minor imperfections. This lighting technique creates a flawless appearance in head shots. While photographers […]

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]]> 141036 Understanding Depth of Field with Terry White https://westcottu.com/depth-of-field-with-terry-white Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:35:14 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=140323 In photography, depth of field can be the difference between an average image and an exceptional image. Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear in focus, in an image. Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer and educator Terry White discusses the importance of depth of field in this Photography […]

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]]> 140323 Continuous Lighting with Dave Cross https://westcottu.com/continuous-lighting-dave-cross Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:33:42 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=140075 Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Dave Cross discusses the Westcott Skylux in this latest video review. Photographer Dave Cross has been educating photographers and creative professionals on Adobe software for over 25 years. He has a Bachelor of Education and Adobe Instructor & Technical Trainer certifications. Dave has taught for Adobe, Photoshop World, the Texas […]

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]]> 140075 Light Painting for Amazing Automotive https://westcottu.com/light-painting-ferrari-california Fri, 10 Jan 2014 01:58:07 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139993 I originally shot cars when I was coming up as a photographer, and I have wanted to shoot them more and more recently. When approached to do a Behind the scenes video about some of the commercial shots I was involved with last year I really wanted to show what I do with the Westcott […]

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]]> 139993 Shutter Magazine’s Review of the Westcott Skylux https://westcottu.com/shutter-magazines-skylux-review Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:17:54 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139497 Award-winning photographer Sal Cincotta of Shutter Magazine discusses the in this video review. The Skylux was named Shutter Magazine’s Editor’s Choice for Continuous Lighting in 2013: As photographers, we are constantly experimenting with different light sources, all in the pursuit of creating something unique for our clients. For the past 12 months, I’ve been playing with […]

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]]> 139497 Continuous Light with Skylux LED https://westcottu.com/continuous-light-with-led-lights Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:11:18 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=138666 Join Westcott Top Pro Rafael “RC” Concepcion and the Kelby Media Group as they review the .  The Skylux is one of the newest lighting systems in the Westcott lineup and packs 1000 Watts of dimmable, continuous light.  The best part of continuous light is the ability to use the same lights for photography as you […]

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]]> 138666 Going Retro with Hernan Rodriguez https://westcottu.com/retro-photo-shoot-with-hernan-rodriguez Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:09:42 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139133 Top Pro and Celebrity photographer Hernan Rodriguez takes us back in time with a retro photo shoot in this video. Hernan uses a variety of layers to create some fantastic images.  First, Hernan discussess the overall setup involving Westcott’s , and the across a . This combination adds depth to the image. Follow along as Hernan […]

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]]> 139133 Review: Skylux Dimmable Daylight LED https://westcottu.com/review-skylux-dimmable-daylight-led Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:30:25 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=136050 Diane Wallace shows the brand new, quiet and durable Skylux studio light for still and video pros. In this Product Overview, shot exclusively for AdoramaTV, Diane Wallace takes an up close look at the Westcott Skylux 1000W LED Light. A full-color spectrum continous LED light housed in a high-quality, compact, all-metal construction unit the Skylux has a flat […]

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