"Bud's Studio Lighting Course was a game changer for me. I highly recommend it for anyone new to studio lighting!"
Laura Mower
Elle J. Portrait Photography
We have been teaching studio lighting for 15 years!
We have been teaching photographers the art of studio lighting for over 15 years in our purpose-built training studio in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Join the class now!Learn Studio Lighting - the right way!
No guessing. No random luck. No copying. Learn to see what studio lights can do for you and learn how to bring your creative ideas to life. This course is the resource you have been looking for!
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No detail is left out.
We don't leave out the details - from the start to the finish we show you every step along the way. If you are new or filling in gaps from self-learning, the detailed approach in our well-organized program will give you the tools to succeed in the studio!
Join the class now!Carefully written lighting diagrams.
We give you solid lighting 'recipes' to learn to apply your new skills. And it is more than just a diagram - the accompanying video carefully describes all the details of each set up!
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Complete lessons in The Master Lighting Course
Over 80 video lessons in total! Step-by-step instruction! Image reviews! Lighting recipes! Downloads! No detail is left out.
Module 1 - Getting Ready
Welcome to the course
About Your Instructor
A word about safety
Equipment selection
Equipment you will need
Which gear you should buy
Where to buy your gear
The true cost of equipment
Comparing studio lighting brands
Getting your studio ready
Camera set up
Mirrorless camera users
Setting up your studio space
Tripods and Camera Stands
Performing an ambient light check
Light stands
Sandbags
Module 2 - The Main Light
Introduction to your studio light
Studio Lights: Basic Features
Understanding strobe power
Understanding modeling lights
Getting your light to fire
Radio transmitters and receivers
Understanding synchronization
Creating your first studio image
Adding a soft light modifier
Positioning your main light
Metering your main light
Getting your subject in position
Reviewing your image
Varying the position of the Main Light
Reviewing one light images
Module 3 - The Fill Light
Adding Fill Light
Understanding fill light
Comparing Main and Fill Light
Understanding main and fill ratios
Seeing main and fill ratios
Adding and metering a fill light
Thinking in f/stops
Using a reflector as fill
Hard vs. Soft light
Seeing hard and soft light
Comparing soft modifiers
Comparing hard modifiers
Reviewing main and fill images
Module 4 - Accent Lights
Placing Lights High and Low
Getting lights low
Boom Arms
Restricting where light falls
Reflectors with grids
Snoots and Barn doors
Softboxes with fabric grids
Flags and V-Flats
Separating the subject
from the background
Hair and Edge Lights
Adding and metering an edge light
Correcting lens flare
Background Lights
Adding and metering a background light
Managing Color
Understanding White Balance
Custom White Balance and Color Targets
Reviewing accent light images
Module 5 - Inspiration and Lighting Recipes
Sources of Inspiration
Lighting Recipes
The Classic Four Light Portrait
Using Main, Fill, Edge and Background to a timeless effect.
The 1-2-3 Main Edge Portrait
Moodier portrait with more shadows and more punch.
The Classic Rembrandt
You can’t go wrong with this classic lighting pattern.
The PPA Classic
One of the most common lighting pattern featuring one giant light.
The Clamshell Portrait
Edgy beauty style look often called ‘butterfly’.
Module 6 - Getting Specific
Bowens
Gemini GM400RX, GM750Pro
Genesis 200
Pulsar Transmitter
LiteLink Transceiver
Elinchrom
D-Lite 4, Style RX600
EL-Skyport Transceiver
Interfit
Badger Unleashed
S1 and S1 Transmitter
Paul Buff
Alien Bee, DigiBee, Einstein
White Lighting X1600, X3200
CyberSync CST, CSXCV, CSRB
Profoto
B1, B1X, B10, D2
Air Remote, Air Remote TTL
Pocket Wizard
Plus II, III, IV, X Transceivers
Sekonic
L358, L478 Flash Meters
...with more coming!
Join The Master Lighting Course!
This is over 120 videos you can access RIGHT NOW, to help you improve your lighting game RIGHT NOW. More videos are in production! Join our program to get the best in carefully-considered lighting education! We offer Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime Access payment options!
MONTHLY
$48
PER MONTH
The Monthly Subscription for The Master Lighting Course!
This subscription includes complete access to:
The Studio Lighting Course
The Dog and Pet Studio Lighting Course
The Outdoor Lighting Course (coming soon!)
...and more!
Paid monthly. Cancel any time. Renews until cancelled.
Savings: Hours and weeks of headaches trying to figure studio lighting out on your own!
YEARLY
$480
PER YEAR
The Annual Subscription for The Master Lighting Course!
This subscription includes complete access to:
The Studio Lighting Course
The Dog and Pet Studio Lighting Course
The Outdoor Lighting Course (coming soon!)
...and more!
Pay once for a full-year's access. Renews annually until cancelled.
Savings: it is like getting two months for free EVERY YEAR!
LIFETIME
$1459
ONCE FOR A LIFETIME
Lifetime Access to The Master Lighting Course!
This includes Lifetime Access to:
The Studio Lighting Course
The Dog and Pet Studio Lighting Course
The Outdoor Lighting Course (coming soon!)
...and more!
One and done billing for Lifetime access!
Savings: Depends how old you are now and how long you plan on living! But seriously Lifetime access breaks even in less than three years!
