In this workshop you'll explore the power and extensive capabilities of the Canon flash systems. You'll discover how to utilize single flash units to great effect, and work up to the use of multiple flash units with wireless technologies for more elaborate portable studio use. In addition to the flash units themselves, you'll explore the use of additional accessories (gels, reflectors and more) that can help create the ultimate in light quality and mood for your subjects.
Prerequisites:
Flash 101 or equivalent knowledge
Course Outline:
- Use of fill flash to balance background and foreground light
- Overpowering the sun using high speed sync technique
- Use of gels for creative and corrective effect
- Introduction and use of various flash modifiers
- Expanding to multiple flash units with wireless TTL setups
- Use of ratios in wireless TTL setups
Who Should Attend?
Anyone wishing to utilize their Canon camera-mounted/wireless flash system to it's maximum potential will benefit from this outdoor workshop. For wedding shooters, advanced hobbyists, event photographers and others, this workshop will show you how to create impressive high quality studio light in a portable effective package.
What To Bring To Class:
Your camera
A fully charged battery for your camera
A full set of charged batteries for each external flash you bring
One or more external flash units (Canon 530ex, 580ex or similar)
Thorough understanding of the concepts covered in our Flash 101 course is recommended. Ownership of a Canon 430ex series, 580ex series or later flash unit is strongly recommended and will be of use to you in the workshop.
- Understanding the effect of and how to use Aperture and Shutter priority modes
- Exposure compensation
- Metering modes on your DSLR
- Changing ISO values and the effect of doing so
- Basic flash operation