Aputure Led Light | ISO1200 Education

[skipto time=0:00]00:00 – Team: Jay & Michael, Location:[/skipto] @Michael's home

[skipto time=0:09]00:09 – Concept:[/skipto] Creating Contrast & Depth with Values

[skipto time=0:14]00:14 – Effects of Contrast:[/skipto] Lighter Subjects stand out, Darker Subjects move back (= emphasis fades) , Sample Photo

[skipto time=0:23]00:23 – Light Background vs Dark Background:[/skipto] Creating Depth and Interest via Contrast, Styling Considerations

[skipto time=1:15]01:15 – Shooting Segment #1 > White Backdrop:[/skipto]Styling 1, Softbox Positioning, Camera Settings for avoiding Ambient Light, Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed, Results, Contrast & Shadow Fall explained

[skipto time=2:23]02:23 – Shooting Segment #2 > Butterfly Lighting:[/skipto] Styling 2, White Backdrop > Tweaking Lighting Setup, Results, Contrast & Shadow Fall explained

[skipto time=3:39]03:39 – Shooting Segment #3: Black Backdrop:[/skipto] Various Stylings, Tweaking Lighting Setup, Results, Contrast & Shadow Fall explained

[skipto time=4:22]04:22 – Recap:[/skipto] How Contrast & Value create "Visual Depth", Results: Side by Side Comparison; Using Contrast to tell a Story

[skipto time=5:42]05:42 – Outro[/skipto]

One Light Portrait: Creating Contrast

Highlight or Understate Your Subjects By Using Visual Contrast & Depth

In this video, Jay P Morgan teaches you all about "visual contrast", meaning how to let your subject stand out in front of various background settings.

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