Today in Chris's class we learned how to use spotlight lighting in photoshoots and we also experimented with gels and stencils (Go Bo's) that slotted into the spotlight attachment. Theses would create different effects and shapes in the photograph as you can see in the above images. There were many different ones but we chose the jungle leaf one and also a tree like effect one. I loved how these completely transformed the photo. You could really use these to create the feeling of being some where else. This combined with an exotic makeup design could be really effective.
We placed the boom with the spotlight attached to the light on the boom. We placed it so that the spotlight was about a metre away, hovering over the model and faced the model. This meant that because the spotlight was positioned a bit away from the model, the light stretched and covered more space. The boom light was attached with a sync lead to the camera. The cell switch on the overhead light was switched on. The camera was spaced a metre away from the model.
We also put 2 black boards either side of the model to keep the light in this space. This was also really useful when using the gels, as seen below. We also put a light with a small beauty dish attached behind our model, almost in view to create flare, whilst using the gels. This gave the feeling of being in a club or party, with bright lights and colours everywhere. I love this look. Chris also breathed into the lens, Which made a huge flair. This looked really cool and showed that if you play with equipment and use it in different ways you can make some really cool effects in photography.
We placed the boom with the spotlight attached to the light on the boom. We placed it so that the spotlight was about a metre away, hovering over the model and faced the model. This meant that because the spotlight was positioned a bit away from the model, the light stretched and covered more space. The boom light was attached with a sync lead to the camera. The cell switch on the overhead light was switched on. The camera was spaced a metre away from the model.
We also put 2 black boards either side of the model to keep the light in this space. This was also really useful when using the gels, as seen below. We also put a light with a small beauty dish attached behind our model, almost in view to create flare, whilst using the gels. This gave the feeling of being in a club or party, with bright lights and colours everywhere. I love this look. Chris also breathed into the lens, Which made a huge flair. This looked really cool and showed that if you play with equipment and use it in different ways you can make some really cool effects in photography.
For the image below we just used the spotlight without the back light. We put the 2 boards closer to the model. This trapped the light and made it brighter and more focused on the models face! This is a great one for makeup advertising, as the skin quality is bright and crisp and luminous.
I really enjoyed this lesson and feel like I learned a lot. I really want to experiment and push the envelope when it comes to shooting my editorial shoot. I want to challenge myself with something I haven't done before and hopefully the end result will be worth it.
No comments:
Post a Comment