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6-Beginner & Advanced Film Lighting-Film School on DVD(PAL)

Training Program # 6 in our Film school on DVD. Beginner & Advanced Lighting for Film- A detailed look at how to do it yourself.Contents:1-Mounting a light2-A basic look at 3 lights 800 w(redhead) 2000W (blond)1.2 KW HMI Barn doors3-3 Point lightingKey lightFill lightBouncing light ScrimsBacklight4-Model lightingEye lightKicker5-Pack shotTranslucent bottle on infinity curve6-Translucent bottle pack shot7-lighting a set to a daylight balanceFloor planSpot & FloodCombo/Gobo standRight hand rules8X4 scrimBallastsMixed illuminationGelsDiffusionSpill lightMagic arm8-the scene we lit for9-Titbits on lighting10-Mood Lighting11-Effects lightingSpot lightEffects gels12-Exterior LightingPoly bounce

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Mark Daughn Glamour Photography Lighting Diagrams on DVD

Contains the printed photo tip cards as hi-res files on DVD so you can print and arrange them to best suite your needs. The images are each provided in three formats: RGB tiffs, jpegs and PDF files. Use them to print, view on your computer, or load to your mobile device for reference.

This set of 40 slides are the ones Mark uses when he lectures students. They are a great quick reference and are easy to take with you when you're in the field on a shoot.

Topics covered include light positions, camera settings, light modifiers, shooting conditions, lens' focal lengths, metering tips and sample images. Perfect for both new and amateur photographers!


Mark Daughn Lighting 101: Glamour Photography Fundamentals DVD

You can learn the basics of glamour photography lighting!

Mark Daughn will teach you the breakdown of lighting, giving you all the concepts and information that will allow you to build your own lighting from the ground up.

View the lighting patterns used on all face types, and learn when to best utilize each one. Mark will show you how to use light to enhance the shape and form of your models, while creating a mood with light.

Mark will take you step by step through all of his equipment. You will see exactly what he uses to create his beautiful images.

Learn all the uses of the major lighting modifiers, and how and when to use them.

By the end of the lesson, you will master the types of light and the correct way to use them in your everyday shooting.


Nigel Holmes - Lighting With Oomph!

This movie is designed to teach you how to put a little "Oomph" into your pictures. How to make your pictures EXCITING and make the model SEXUALLY ATTRACTIVE. Instruction is given on how to light your model with hard or soft light and create something different.Lighting is everything. And if you don't know how to get it right then your pictures will suffer. The "Lads Mag" market is one that a lot of photographers would like to get into, but they are still using out dated "Camera Club" lighting and ideas.On this movie you get shown how to light a model to push her forward out of the background by using just a few simple techniques. Plus you actually SEE where the lights are placed, and how the model is directed.One of the finished pictures is used to create a (make believe) magazine cover to show you how the image would fit into the real thing.It only takes a little thought and a bit of creativity to put an extra sparkle into your pictures. And it's all done so easily if you know how. You can add that extra sexy look by lighting and posing your model well.Learn how to put a little more "Oomph" into your pictures by using colour, plus concentrated lighting techniques that will help your pictures stand out from the crowd.See these pictures created before your eyes and follow each step. Plus you will learn how backgrounds can be made out of the most uninspiring things.

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Nigel Holmes - Sexy Headshots

Sexy Headshots teaches you to light and create stunning images using some very simple techniques. Two different techniques explained and demonstrated while you watch and learn. You see things as they ACTUALLY happen, and can see EXACTLY how the pictures are put together.Shooting against a white background is not easy. You must know how to balance the lighting to keep the background white, yet still hold the skin tone of the model.You will learn the skills of shadowless lighting, to give your model that perfect complexion. While at the same time learning the technique to keep the background clear.Learn exactly where the lights and reflectors are placed and how the exposure is taken, plus you will see how a few simple reflectors play their part.Dark backgrounds can create some very sexy and evocative pictures, and on this Movie you will see Nigel Holmes actually create one. At the same time he explains exactly what he is doing and why. This means that you have all the information to take a similar picture yourself.You will learn how to do this with just one light. Plus you will be shown exactly what the lighting is doing and the right camera angle.Shots like these have maxim impact and will make your photography stand out from the rest.

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Lighting & Rendering in Maya: Lights and Shadows [Interactive DVD]

In Lighting & Rendering in Maya: Lights and Shadows, Pixar Technical Director Jeremy Birn shares his secrets, his settings, and his Maya scenes. This comprehensive training DVD features over 3 hours of demonstrations of professional techniques in Maya and Mental Ray. Topics covered include:

Step-by-step lighting of full Maya scenes Simulated radiosity style lighting for realism and speed Every kind of Maya light and shadow explored in depth Hacks, tricks, cheats, and creative uses for light attributes Practical approaches to professional-looking color choices Ray-traced shadows: how to optimize them and control their appearance In-depth guide to fixing different kinds of shadow artifacts and light leaks Mental Ray controls in lights, shadows, shaders, and render settings Adjusting shadows in reflections, through transparency and fur, in real-time, and in other special cases

This DVD-ROM requires a computer, with a resolution of 1024x768 or higher and a DVD drive. It is compatible with Windows (XP or Vista), Macintosh, and Linux. The DVD features 18 video lectures that you can play on your computer, for a total of 3 hours and 17 minutes of video lecture, all recorded at high resolution (1024x768) to show every pixel of the Maya interface in each demonstration.

All the Maya scenes are included on the DVD as well, along with necessary textures, lights, and shaders to re-create each demonstration. You can use any recent version of Autodesk Maya (PLE, Complete, or Unlimited) to follow the demonstrations. Scene files are included in both Maya 2008 and Maya 7 scene versions for greater compatibility. Prinable PDF course notes are also included that provide a quick reference guide to lighting and rendering functions in Maya.

Nigel Holmes - Lighting and Exposure Theory

The aim of LIGHTING & EXPOSURE THEORY is to give you a good grounding in light and exposure, so that you know instantly what effect you want to achieve and have the knowledge to get there.First I teach you about the tools for the job and show you how you can use the same equipment to give you many different effects. Then we look at controlling softness and I show you how and why the surface area of the lighting is so important.One of the biggest questions that I get asked is about exposure. On this movie I do a couple of experiments that will help you learn exactly where to take the meter reading and know you will get the effect you wanted. If you are going to become a creative photographer it's important that you know the simple rules of manipulating light. Once you master the skill of lighting you can develop your own style and push your photography up to the next level.

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Mark Daughn Glamour Lighting 201: Ultimate Single Light Setup DVD

By the end of the lesson, you will master the single light setup.

Included are topics such as:

Psychology of a single light
Learn the different light modifiers
Learn the correct use of scrim, umbrella & honeycomb grid
Learn the secrets of maximizing their effects
Mark will light and demonstrate shooting on three different sets



Nigel Holmes - Naked Shadows

Showing you the skills of using just one light and the control of shadows. If you think that great pictures come from masses of light and huge studio, then this will prove that it's not true.The first section shows you how to use a single light to photograph a full length nude with great creativity. How to take control of this light and the shadows to make it work for you. You learn what can be done with a single light in a confined space. How to build a set from next to nothing. How to add atmosphere and shoot great pictures to be proud of. Extra - And interview with a top professional model. We ask... "What do you expect from a photographer in the studio?" and "What is the difference between an amateur and professional photographer?" You may be surprised by the answers.(This movie contains small amounts of full nudity. Please do not view if you feel this may offend.)

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Nigel Holmes - Lighting the Dark

LIGHTING THE DARK shows you how to use hard and soft light to create ARTISTIC images. Soft light from umbrellas and hard light from dish reflectors and other sources. The pictures are shot on colour with a digital camera and then you are shown how traditional darkroom skills can be brought up to date for the digital age. A standard studio background canvas and some soft light can be just the start to creating something quite dramatic if you know what to do.Lighting with soft light doesn't seem right when you are looking for a strong finished image, yet if you get the exposure right at this stage then everything you need is there. You just need a creative mind and the knowledge to make it all happen.On this Mini Movie you will see on screen, exactly how this dramatic almost GOTHIC image was lit and how it was created. Hard light creates deep shadows. But as long as you know how to control them then this lighting technique can give you some of the best pictures you have ever taken.On the second part of the Mini Movie you are shown what it takes to light in unusual ways. This kind of light is not normally associated with glamour images, yet can give you much more punch that you can imagine.You are shown the skill of how to place light against dark and back again.

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