School Of Digital Photography

Understanding Light

• An Introduction to Light
• Wavelengths and Colours
• What Happens When Light Falls On a Surface
• Quality Of Light
• Light And Colour
• White Light And Primary Colours
• Shadows
• The Inverse Square Law
• The Inverse Square Law And Practical Photography
• Opacity
• Transparency
• Translucency
• Reflection
• Diffusion

 Light Modifiers

• Light Stands 
• Softbox
• Umbrella 
• Circular Reflector 
• Collapsible Reflectors for Photography - Which Color Reflector to Use
• Dish 
• Snoot 
• Gobos, Cutters and Flags 
• Barn Door 
• Grid Spot 
• Reflector
• Cuculoris
• Gels and Filters
• Bare Bulb
• Beauty Dish
• Spot Light
• Scrim
• Diffuser
• Clamp
• Inner Diffuser Baffles in Softboxes – What is it for? What does it do?
• Wide Panel in Camera Flashes, What is it? What does it do?

 Light Filters

• UV or Haze Filter 
• Neutral Density Filter 
• Graduated Neutral Density Filter 
• Polarizing Filter 

 Types of Light - Natural Light

• Natural Light 
• Daylight
• Morning Light
• Noon Light
• Evening Light
• Night Photography
• Seasonal Quality of Light
• Effect of Location on Light

 Types of Light - Available Light

• Candles, Oil Lamps and Flames
• Incandescent Light 
• Fluorescent Light 
• Street Light 
• Neon Light 
• Gig Photography

 Types of Light - Photographic Light

• Continuous Light
• Photography lighting - 12 Questions to ask yourself before clicking a picture