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[skipto time=2:20]02:20 – Intro > Setup Basics:[/skipto] Deep, Narrow Box Modifier explained, Light Positioning, Test Shot, Camera Settings
[skipto time=7:42]07:42 - Lighting w/ 2’/70 cm Deep Octa:[/skipto] How to Determine Shadow Fall, Light Position Adjustments, bringing in V-Flat/Reflector Panel for Fill-In, Result Comparison
[skipto time=10:48]10:48 - Lighting w/ 3’/100 cm Deep Octa:[/skipto] Bigger Modifier for Softer Light, Light Position Adjustments (Feathering), Adjusting Power, Results Comparison, bringing in V-Flat/Reflector Panel for Fill-In, Result Comparison 2’/70 cm Octa <> 3’/100 cm Octa > Shadow Patterns
[skipto time=17:03]17:03 - Lighting > Extreme Feathering:[/skipto] 3’/100 cm Deep Octa vs. 3’/100 cm Shallow Octa, Test Shot, Light Adjustment, Results Comparison > Shadow Qualities
Setup #2: Portrait w/ Indirect Light
[skipto time=23:30]23:30 – Intro > Setup Basics & Test Shots:[/skipto] Large Modifier explained (5’/150 cm Octa Indirect), Light Positioning, Test Shot, Light Adjusting for More Feathering
[skipto time=30:48]30:48 – Enhancing Light Setup ("Negative Fill"):[/skipto] Bringing in V-Flat/Reflector Panel for Negative Fill (black side), Subject Positioning, Results Comparison > Shadow Qualities
[skipto time=34:07]34:07 – Switching to Larger Modifier:[/skipto] Using 6’/190 cm Octa Litemotiv, Test Shot, Light Adjusting, Shadows explained, bringing in V-Flat/Reflector Panel for Fill-In, Result Comparison
Shoot #1: "Dance" > Moving Subject With Wide Indirect Light
[skipto time=39:00]39:00 – Setup Explanation:[/skipto] Backdrop, V-Flats, 6’/190 cm Octa Litemotiv, Lighting Position, Test Shoot, Light Position Adjustments, Shadow Fall, Results Comparison
Shoot #2: "Dance" > Moving Subject With Small Direct Light
[skipto time=49:53]49:53 – Setup Explanation:[/skipto]Using 2’/70 cm Deep Octa, Backdrop, V-Flats, Lighting Position, Test Shoot, Light Position Adjustments, Different Shadow Quality, Results Comparison
Photographer Felix Kunze goes in-depth to show you the difference between deep and shallow (Elinchrom) modifiers and how their size makes a difference.
Watch Felix as he walks us through how he positions these lights to do simple one-light portraits and dance images.
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