Off-Camera Flash · Creative Techniques for Digital Photographers by Rod Deutschmann, Robin Deutschmann -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Expressionism Reborn A Buoy of Style SIDEBAR: Leaving Adobe Photoshop Behind In Recognition We Can Help SIDEBAR: Expressing Yourself SIDEBAR: Authors’ Note

2. KNOWING WHAT GEAR TO PURCHASE

Two Paths What Do You Need? The Flash SIDEBAR: Should I Buy the Name-Brand Flash?

Flash Features You Can’t Be Without

Triggering the Off-Camera Flash

A Wired Connection

SIDEBAR: Reliability Is a Key Factor SIDEBAR: A Smart Buy

A Wireless Connection

Advanced Lighting Systems SIDEBAR: Buy What You Need, When You Need It Support Issues Modification Options Final Thoughts

3. MESSAGE-BUILDING

Lighting a Vision Making It Happen Message-Building SIDEBAR: A New Approach To Begin SIDEBAR: The Problems with On-Camera Flash How It’s Done SIDEBAR: Freedom Adding Light Off-Camera: A Beginner’s Odyssey Using Multiple Flashes

4. NUTS AND BOLTS

Getting Started Flash-Sync Speed SIDEBAR: Flash-Sync Speed Limitations SIDEBAR: An Original Vision Flash-Sync Solutions

Option 1: High-Speed Sync Option 2: Electronic Shutter

SIDEBAR: Good In Theory

Option 3: Neutral Density Filters Option 4: Cross-Polarization

The Polarizer: Don’t Leave Home Without It

Misconceptions The Need for Visualization A Polarizer Tip

Adjusting the Flash’s Power Other Options SIDEBAR: A Little Truth Never Hurt

5. CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY

An Overview The Basics of Close-Up Work The Problems with Macro Close-Up Tools Practice Makes Perfect Light Modification SIDEBAR: Experience, Passion, Vision “Punching” A Close-Up Message SIDEBAR: Making Your Own Flash “Stick” Exploration and Creativity

6. ON-LOCATION PORTRAITURE

Portrait Photography is Changing A New Truth What to Expect SIDEBAR: Looking to the Future A Fresh Approach Double Your Fun SIDEBAR: Softening the Light Taking It to the Next Level Dealing with Glare: A “Polarized” Reminder SIDEBAR: Polarizers

7. BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY

Black & White: A New Beginning The Secret Is Out A Good Place to Begin SIDEBAR: A Little Truth Goes a Long Way SIDEBAR: Colored Gels Be Aggressive Be Precise SIDEBAR: Making Your Own Light Funnel

8. CAPTURING MOTION

Variations on a Theme Starting with One Flash Adding More Light Snooting Movemen Slow-Shutter Creative Technique

Panning Spin and Zoom

Imagine SIDEBAR: Front and Rear Syncing

9. EXPRESSIONISM

A New Kind of Photography SIDEBAR: Collage-Building Of Advanced Techniques and the Spirit to Use Them SIDEBAR: Finger-Painting with a Flash

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