In today’s video, we’re diving deep into the world of hard light lighting accessories! We’ll explore how to use grids, barn doors, and gels to control and shape light, creating stunning effects that will elevate your photography.
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What You’ll Learn:
- Grids: How to use grid reflectors to focus your light and create dramatic effects.
- Barn Doors: Techniques to control light spread and create clean, defined edges.
- Gels: Adding color to your shots for vibrant and creative results.
Why These Accessories?
Grids, barn doors, and gels are essential tools for photographers who want to take their lighting game to the next level. Whether you’re aiming for high contrast portraits, colorful backdrops, or simply more control over your light, these accessories are key.
Examples and Demonstrations:
Throughout the video, I’ll provide real-life examples and step-by-step demonstrations on how to use each accessory effectively. Watch me transform a simple setup into a professional-grade shot with just a few adjustments.
Lighting
Elinchrom FIVE
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Elinchrom ELC 500 Studio Monolight
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Elinchrom 8.3″ Standard Reflector with 30 Degree Grid
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Elinchrom 8.3″ Barndoors Kit
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Elinchrom 8.3″ Grid Kit
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Elinchrom 21cm Color Filter Set for Reflector, 20 Pack
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Elinchrom 17.3″ 55 Degree Softlite Reflector, Silver
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Flashpoint Universal Barn Door Kit with Grid and Gels
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Glow 7″ Honeycomb Grid Set (10/20/30/40 Degree)
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Glow Portable Frame Scrim Kit Complete Studio Flag and Diffusion Set
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Kupo 40″ Master C-Stand Kit with Turtle Base Kit
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Kupo Wood Cucoloris (Breakup, 24 x 36″)
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Matthews 24″ x 36″ RoadRags II Kit
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Sekonic L-858D-U SPEEDMASTER Light Meter Kit with RT-EL/PX Transmitter Module for Elinchrom
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Studio Titan Camera Stand STA-01-360 MK2
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Camera
Canon EOS R5
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Canon BG-R10
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Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.0
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Video
Canon Cinema EOS C70
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Nanlite FS-150 AC LED Monolight
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Chapters
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 01:37 – Grid Reflectors
- 02:17 – Grid Sets
- 03:36 – Gels
- 04:19 – Chasing Colleens Shadow
- 06:55 – Retouching
- 07:57 – Exploring Grids with Xander
- 09:27 – Cucoloris Canopy
- 11:26 – Chromatic Creativity
- 13:18 – Creative Lighting Setup with Lauren
- 14:00 – RGB with Tyler
- 14:16 – Tasting the rainbow with Dyren
- 15:15 – Conclusion
