Join photographer, Jake Hicks, in the complete guide to creating Colored Gel Portraits. Listen as Jake discusses his philosophy as a creative artist and his belief in the importance of differentiating yourself. Receive a course overview, highlighting the four key looks that will be covered - Gelled Flair, Gelled Beauty, Gelled Edge, and finally mix it up with a Color Wash process with three distinct colors. Learn complex lighting setups, color theory, and execute incredibly high visual art, with fairly basic gear. Learn to create incredibly distinct, highly detailed, beautiful works of art with Colored Gel Portraits.
Begin with learning an overview of the six fundamentals of shooting with gels. Learn the impact exposure has on the hue of a gel color. Apply best practices to control unwanted color contamination when using multiple gels. Explore how to effectively utilize both soft and hard light modifiers. Und...
Before jumping straight into the first setup, learn about the elements that go into creating the look of colored gel photography. Listen as photographer, Jake Hicks, describes the importance of white lighting techniques to establish a firm lighting foundation, building towards colored gels. Learn...
Begin the step by step setup of lighting for colored gel photography. Work in studio to focus on the key light's position, angle, subsequent shadows and their symmetry. Learn about the benefits of using a beauty dish, right angle bracket, and the importance of subjective vs. objective lighting. C...