PHOT 1110 - Lighting Basics
2 Credits
All photography makes use of some form of lighting and this course will introduce the student to both natural, ambient, and artificial lighting situations. Lighting equipment operation and use light modifiers and meters will be the main emphasis throughout this course. Lighting variables, metering techniques, and light control will be practiced by distinguishing the qualities of light in terms of direction, color, contrast, form, and intensity. This course will give the student an understandinof all types of lighting and practical hands-on experience with meters, lights, and modifiers used both in studios and on location.
Learning Outcomes
Use an on-camera flash in off-camera positions Understand shutter flash synch speeds Explain diffusion materials Demonstrate diffused lighting Demonstrate 5-in-1 Reflector kit techniques Identify and demonstrate fill lighting Describe quartz lights Demonstrate main light techniques Demonstrate specular lighting Operate power pack lights Demonstrate lighting proficiency Demonstrate light modifier use Operate battery powered lights Diagram lighting setups Use incident light meter Use an on-camera flash in manual and auto modes Identify and demonstrate ratio lighting Recognize normal or correct exposure Operate hot lights/constant lights Demonstrate use of electronic flash mixed with ambient light Use remote flash triggering devices Understand inverse square law for lighting Set up and operate monoblock studio lights Identify studio lights
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