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Learn to Master Light In Your Photography

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Instructor : Saptarshi Chakraborty

Course Language : Bengali

They say photography is painting with light. However, we believe light is just another element to photography. For some aesthetic approaches, may be the most important one compared to the other primary elements like composition or connotation. That said, if you are into photography, you must continuously upskill yourself to understand and control your light!

In our conventional photography education, discussion on light mostly talks about exposure and white balance. To understand light, you need to begin with 7 visual elements – especially value. The brightness or dimness of a visual is called value. The process of creating desired value distribution in a photograph is called Exposure.

In this course, we will dive deep into all the aspects of light that you need to know. The content and approach of knowledge transfer is designed to help both independent and commercial photographers. The recording access makes this course a ready reference for future learning needs. The course also includes a self-paced personal assignment project to try and apply your learning.

Learning Focus

Robust Coverage to make it a Dependable Reference

1

Introduction – Light is Magic

Basic Characteristics of Light
Incident & Reflective Light
Light & Color Relation
Light & Camera Sensor Relation

2

Visual Element – Value

Understanding value as an element
Classic Zone System
Camera Metering
Value Distribution

3

Capture Process – Exposure

Master Exposure Triangle
Value Zones & Histogram
ETTL, ETTR & SOPO Methods
Creating mood with exposure
On field Exposure Tips & Tricks

4

Light Temperature – White Balance

Understanding Kelvin logic
White Balancing methods on field
Balancing methods in post process
Getting creative with temperature
Temperature & Grayscale Relation

Understanding the nature of light is the most important thing. The dynamic behavior of light creates the main problem while capturing. It's impossible to work with light if you don't know it well.

5

Light Types – Natural & External

Understanding Light character – low & high
Natural Light – Pros, Cons & Use
External Light types – flashgun, strobe, continuous
Controlling Natural & External Light
Mixing Natural & External Light

Once you understand the nature of the light, the next big thing is to modify it according to your need. This is an art you need to master over the course of time. Be very clear and comfortable with the options available.

6

Light Shaping – Modification of Light

Light Set Up – Key Light, Fill Light, Highlight, Back Light
Light Parameters – Intensity, Size, Distance, Angle, Fall Off
Shaping Techniques – Reflect, Diffuse, Bounce, Feather, Cut
Modifier types & use – Reflector, Diffuser, Soft Box, Cutter, Snoot
Classic Light Set – Butterfly, Loop, Rembrandt, Clamshell, Contour

The last thing you need to know to get desired result is how to post-process efficiently. Instead of trial and error method, learn the logic of the tool and have a clear idea of what to do and how to do it.

7

Post Process – Light Correction & Grading

Basic Correction logic – Highlight, shadow, white, black
Working with Value Curve – Basic & Advanced methods
Basics of Grading – Analogous & Split Tone methods
Advanced Processing – External Plugins & Presets

Course Modules

Mentor Profile

Saptarshi Chakraborty

Founder, Rishi On Ride

Multidiscipline Art Practitioner

Former Official Mentor for Canon India

Former Mentor for Tamron India

Former HOD, Photography (IIDAA)

Former Guest Faculty, Graphic Design (WLCI)

Conducted 100+ workshops with leading organizations

Why Us?

Live & Recorded Sessions

With both Live and recorded sessions, experience learning in the most comfortable way. Enjoy lifetime access to repeat learn at your time.

Designed Course Coverage

With four designed learning formats, the course topics are focused to help both independent and commercial photography artists with the learning they need.

Active Learner Community

Interact and learn with like-minded folks from various backgrounds united with the same goal of exploring photography as expression of life.

Dedicated Android App

Concentrate on you learning with our dedicated android app with full access to our services. Take courses, read articles, chat with mentor & members within the app.

Offline Meet-Up & Trip

Engage in physical meet-up and photography trips. Get on field guidance and exchange ideas with the team to adopt and improve personal shooting style.

Publication Support

Get your work published as blog post or ebook. Plan a pop up exhibition with Nazrana project. Sale your prints in various utility formats e.g. calendar, postcard etc.

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