Understanding Light Qualities in Photography

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Soft, Natural Look? Harder-Edged, Contrasty Look? Choose Your Modifier Accordingly.

• [skipto time=0:00]00:00 - Intro[/skipto]
• [skipto time=0:33]00:33 – Light Quality:[/skipto] About the Two Main Qualities, The “Right Type/Emotion” of Look, Soft/Hard <> Diffused/Specular, Shadow Transition Quality
• [skipto time=2:40]02:40 – What Creates Hard or Soft Light?:[/skipto] Size of the Light in Relation to the Subject! Size <> Distance
• [skipto time=6:42]06:42 – Diffused Light <> Specular Light:[/skipto] Diffusors (like Shoot-Through Umbrella, Softbox) vs. Silver Disc Reflector that creates a more reflective, direct light with stronger Highlights & Contrast (remember, “light travels ins straight lines?” > watch video)
• [skipto time=9:36]09:36 - Outro[/skipto]

In this video, Pye Jirsa teaches you how to control light quality with your flash photography.

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