Video Archives — Page 11 of 15 — Westcott University

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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. B...

Behind the Scenes with Craig Beckta and the Zeppelin

Craig Beckta

Lighting Tips

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On-location in Halifax, Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta used the to modify his strobe for this beautiful sunset photo shoot. Craig uses this modifier as a fill light to fill in the shadows from the...

Real Deal Review: Zeppelin Deep Parabolic, “Desert Warriors” by Michael Herb

Team Westcott

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Las Vegas concept photographer Michael Herb created this stunning Desert Warriors portrait series in the Nevada desert. While shooting, Michael reviewed the newest addition to the Westcott softbox lineup: the Z...

Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture

Joel Grimes

Lighting Tips

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Joel Grimes, a Westcott Top Pro Elite portrait photographer, creates a stunning overhead beauty shot in this lighting tutorial. Here, he discusses light positioning and how to capture both minimal and dramatic ...

How to Assemble the Westcott Eyelighter

Team Westcott

Gear Guides

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Brandon Heiss, lighting educator with Team Westcott, discusses how to assemble the Westcott Eyelighter in this gear guide. The Westcott Eyelighter comes disassembled in its compact travel case. This includes...

On Location with Justin Van Leeuwen

Justin Van Leeuwen

Lighting Tips

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On-location in Ottawa, Canada, commercial photographer Justin Van Leeuwen needs to overpower the setting sun for a portrait session. To do this, Justin modifies his strobe with the . This modifier produces a so...

Real Deal Review: Andrew Foord and the Eyelighter

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips, Reviews

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New Jersey portrait photographer Andrew Foord shot with the innovative Eyelighter reflector in this latest Real Deal Review. The Westcott Eyelighter is the first curved reflector available for portrait photogra...

The History of the Eyelighter with Larry Peters

Team Westcott

Gear Guides

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Westcott, an industry-leading innovator of photo and video lighting products, teamed with photographer Larry Peters in early 2014 to pioneer a unique tool for portrait photography. The Eyelighter, designed by P...

Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED

Terry White

Lighting Tips

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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 W...

Creating a Living Photo in Fixel’s Cinemagraph Pro

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

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Advancement in camera and editing technology have helped create a new form of imaging: animated portraiture. Animated portraits (also called living portraits or flixels) are the mesmerizing combination of still...

Increasing Speedlite Power and Efficiency with the Triple Threat

Craig Beckta

Lighting Tips

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Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta utilizes the Westcott bracket and a 7' during this foggy portrait session. The bracket is a useful tool for portrait photographers as it allows of the mounting ...

Senior Sports Portraits with Matt Hernandez

Matt Hernandez

Lighting Tips

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This really sets the bar for senior sports portraits. To bring his creative vision to life for this shoot, talented photographer Matt Hernandez needed to completely control his lighting. Photographing this y...

Creating a Summer Portrait In Studio with Jim Schmelzer

Jim Schmelzer

Lighting Tips

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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 ...

On Location with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light

João Carlos

Lighting Tips, Reviews

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Renowned fashion photographer João Carlos was able to use the Westcott Ice Light for the first time during this photo shoot for Rangefinder Magazine. Shooting on-location at night in a Parisian square, João nee...

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

Joel Grimes

Lighting Tips

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Both new photographers and experienced professionals often question which light modifier is the best choice for each and every photo shoot. World-renowned commercial photographer Joel Grimes has been working in...

Light Painting with the Ice Light and Barndoors

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

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Commercial and editorial automotive photographer Andrew Link uses light painting often to create stunning composite images. Light painting is the technique of using very slow shutter speeds to capture selective...

Studio Portraiture with the Eyelighter

Jim Schmelzer

Lighting Tips

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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 s...

Photographing Children with the Pocket Box

Erin Manning

Lighting Tips

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Professional photography educator Erin Manning takes the Pocket Box Max modifier for a spin while photographing children at the Toledo Zoo. Constructed with the same materials as larger softboxes, Westcott Basi...

Craig Beckta Reviews the 35″ Zeppelin

Craig Beckta

Reviews

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Halifax portrait photographer Craig Beckta reviews the Westcott Zeppelin Deep Parabolic softbox and the Zeppelin Speedring Bracket for an outdoor portrait session. The Zeppelin softbox is available in 35 (shown...

Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

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Utilizing a 3-point light setup in studio allows portrait photographers to effectively control the highlights and shadows on his or her subject and background. For this dramatic headshot, New Jersey photographe...

Mixing Available Light with Artificial Light

Rick Sammon

Lighting Tips

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Westcott Top Pro Rick Sammon is not only a renowned photographer, but is also the author of over 36 books, winning both the Golden Light Award and the Ben Franklin Award. A talented educator, Rick is the leader...

Jonah Kessel on the Ice Light

3 Creative Ways to Use Gels in Portrait Photography

Getting Started in Volume Photography

Creating Cinematic Portraits with LED Continuous Lighting

Creating Dramatic Portraits with One Light

Getting Started with Studio Lighting

Portrait Lighting & Posing Techniques: An In-Depth Guide with Jerry Ghionis

Bob Davis on the ProGrip Speedlite Handle

Easy Portrait Lighting Setups with One, Two, and Three Lights

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations

High-Speed Sync Portraits in Full Sun Using the FJ200 Strobe

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

How to Light for a Flixel with James Schmelzer

Behind the Scenes with Craig Beckta and the Zeppelin

Real Deal Review: Zeppelin Deep Parabolic, “Desert Warriors” by Michael Herb

Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture

How to Assemble the Westcott Eyelighter

On Location with Justin Van Leeuwen

Real Deal Review: Andrew Foord and the Eyelighter

The History of the Eyelighter with Larry Peters

Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED

Creating a Living Photo in Fixel’s Cinemagraph Pro

Increasing Speedlite Power and Efficiency with the Triple Threat

Senior Sports Portraits with Matt Hernandez

Creating a Summer Portrait In Studio with Jim Schmelzer

On Location with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

Light Painting with the Ice Light and Barndoors

Studio Portraiture with the Eyelighter

Photographing Children with the Pocket Box

Craig Beckta Reviews the 35″ Zeppelin

Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot

Mixing Available Light with Artificial Light