Photo course in Berlin: Flashes & unleashes lightning
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Clip-on flashes master & unleash lightning
Would you like to take atmospheric pictures with a clip-on flash and avoid “flashed to death” snaps? Then our photo course is just the thing for you! Discover the art of flashing and say goodbye to “flashed to death” snapshots. No matter which camera system you prefer — our course is designed across manufacturers!
Learn how to use your clip-on flash effectively and make full use of its functions. We'll show you how to master the interplay between lighting, camera and flash and vary it according to your wishes. From basic teaching to advanced techniques, we cover everything.
What topics are we going to cover?
- Understand the technical basics of lightning (e.g. flash sync speed, shutter curtain, HSS/ lighting, etc.)
- Light distribution: hard/ soft light and dark backgrounds
- Use of plug-in flashes in various areas of application
- Avoiding errors when taking pictures with clip-on flashes (red eyes, drop shadows, “cut off” backgrounds)
- Does clip-on flash directly onto the camera or unleash lightning?
- Using radio transmitters
- Control foreground and background exposure separately through aperture, shutter speed, and flash output
- Subtle motif whitening in natural surroundings
- High-speed synchronization, flashing with ultra-fast shutter speeds
- Light shapers: soft and hard light, softboxes for clip-on flashes
- Mini stands, clamps and other mounting systems for clip-on flashes
- Synchronize multiple flashes/Work with multiple flashes
- Mixing different color temperatures/perfect white balance/ avoid color stitches
- Work with color films in color management and to achieve creative effects
- professional portraits with simple means
- Purchase recommendations/Possibility to test various hardware and flashes
How does this activity work?
1. Theoretical basics: At the beginning of the course, we will briefly teach you the most important theoretical basics. You'll learn everything about flash control, unleashed lightning, the use of various light shapers and the right accessories. You have the opportunity to try out various flash sets in real situations — from subtle subject lighting to high-speed synchronization.
2. Practical exercises in the studio: We immediately put what we have learned into practice. You will learn how to take pictures with the flash without the images appearing “dead” and creating strong drop shadows.
3. Practical outdoor exercises: You will learn how to separate the foreground light from the background light in your shots in order to create a breathtaking picture look for portraits and fashion shots.
4. Image design: Finally, we'll discuss techniques to make your pictures more exciting. You'll learn how to take impressive photos through composition, perspective and lighting.
Who should definitely take part?
Our clip-on flash photography course is aimed at all photographers who want to understand and use their clip-on camera better. For this course, we require basic knowledge!
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What to bring?
For this course, we require basic knowledge. A digital SLR camera, system camera, or bridge camera with a hot shoe. If in doubt, please contact us in advance to clarify whether the camera has all the necessary functions or reserve one of our free rental cameras.
What is included?
- 4 hours photo course by professional photographers
- printed script to read
- Accompanying cards for the photo bag
- Free rental camera from Olympus (optional on request)
- Free rental - clip-on flash (as long as Vorat lasts) for Olympus, Panasonic, Canon, Nikon, Sony
- Olympus/Panasonic Micro Four-Thirds System Rental Lenses, Canon, Nikon
- Access to the free Fotowalks photo meeting, expert help even after the workshop
- coffee, tea, mineral water
Don't worry if you don't have your own flash: For the most common camera manufacturers, we provide flashes for Olympus, Sony, Canon and Nikon. Please ask us beforehand whether lightning is still available for the duration of the course!
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