With theory, practice and plenty of examples, it's time to put it all together and create some amazing imagery. In this stage of Dramatic Portraiture, follow Chris Knight in creating an old Hollywood style shoot inspired by Vanity Fair. Use the techniques, examples and theory to create an image rich in tone and texture. Explore broad brush lighting, leveraging Profoto, Westcott and a variety of other gear. Listen as Chris gives an overview of the tone, styling, set, lighting gear, and overall intention of the concept.
In this first step, begin your journey with the central core of image creation - light. Explore the value of understanding luminance, color and contrast. Identify the characteristics of what direct and compel our focus and attention in the images we create.
Go deeper into the concepts of direct, diffused, and reflected light. Working on set, follow photographer Chris Knight, as he shapes light, evaluating transitions, specularity, contrast and distinctive quality. Build the foundations for lighting and composing incredibly dramatic portraiture.
In this Vanity Fair, old Hollywood themed shoot, begin the process of creating The Gentleman image. Follow photographer, Chris Knight, as he gives a complete walkthrough of his set. Examine his lighting setup, modifiers, wardrobe, set, and color decisions to learn the what, how and why in creatin...
