Just One Flash by Deutschmann, Rod -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Acknowledgments Copyright Table of Contents About the Authors 1. A Unique Vision

Epiphany The Challenges SIDEBAR: The Three Secrets to Unlocking Your True Potential as a Creative Flash Photographer Start with the Basics Practice, Practice, Practice—With Whatever You Own What to Buy First SIDEBAR: The Useless Pursuit of the “Best” Gear Taking Responbility

Going Beyond Average Tip #1: Choose a Solid Base Tip #2: Don’t Shoot in RAW When Learning

The Journey Ahead

2. Getting a Grip on the Basics: The Pop-Up Flash

From Zero to Hero Getting to Know Your Flash

Power Settings

The Aperture Flash-Sync Speed Cutting the Light

Neutral Density Filters Polarizing Filters

A Few Words About Contrast Settings Light Modification

Commercial Products Do-It-Yourself Modifiers

SIDEBAR: Breaking the Rules

Making Your Own Pop-Up Diffuser Making Your Own Scatterbox Close-Up Work with the Pop-Up Scatterbox

SIDEBAR: Key Points for Chapter Two

3. External Flash

Pumping Up the Volume Power Settings and Angle of Coverage High-Speed Flash Sync Light Modifiers

Must-Have Modifiers: A Softbox and a Snoot

SIDEBAR: Buy What You Need

Making Your Own Modifiers Modification Problems Bounce Flash

The Importance of a Polarizer A Message-Building Process SIDEBAR: Using Your Flash at Night SIDEBAR: Key Points for Chapter Three

4. The Wired Approach

Beginning Again SIDEBAR: You’re Ready for This! SIDEBAR: Taking Control Supporting the Flash Communication Issues

A PC Connection A TTL Connection

Skip the Flash Bracket Changing the Angle of the Flash

Feathering the Flash

Tiering Your Flash Modification Options SIDEBAR: Keep Your Eyes Open SIDEBAR: Key Points for Chapter Four

5. The Wireless Approach

Communication Through the Air

Radio Triggering Optical Triggering

Support Modification SIDEBAR: Key Points for Chapter Five

6. Taking the Next Step

Gear Inventory Pocket Bouncer Quik Bounce ProMax System Snoot Big Bounce Mini Softbox Softbox III Soft Screen Cinch Strap Hot Shoe EzyBox Softbox Kit Long EzyBox Hot Shoe Extending Handle Cactus Wireless Flash Trigger Set V4 Dedicated (TTL) Flash Cords Sync Cords Optical Slaves Connectors and Adaptors

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