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. Understand the practical application of Angle of Incidence. Get practical guidance on gel attachment, giving you reliable setup for the shoot, control of color contamination, and easy cleanup at project wrap. And finally, develop experience on how to apply the proper distance of your color gel from the subject.
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...
With the key light properly placed, dial in the optimum camera settings. Adopt a fixed approach for shutter and ISO leveraging the power of studio lighting to make exposure adjustments. Establish the depth of field, refining focus to an aperture setting that will only vary for creative taste. See...
