In this short film “Bear” as he is know to us at PT4U gets in front of the camera to share his Infrared images passion and how he shoots it.

Jay who is the chief videographer for PhotoTraining4U is also a mad keen photographer and with his new found passion for infrared photography, we have got him out from behind the video to present and introduction to his techniques.

This film Features images shot in Cardiff and New York

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Posing Tubs and how they are used.

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of these clever studio props when shooting, Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the props when using them to construct groups and couples.

This film is a good one to watch if you are trying to learn basic group posing as well as adding more variety into a simple session.

In this short film Mark Cleghorn introduces you to the New Lastolite EzyBox Speedlite softbox.

The Small softbox sits on the front of any speedlite flash and is used to soften the shadows from the harsh directional flash. Perfect for weddings, portraits, editorial and product photography.

Mark Cleghorn is joined by Martin from X-Rite the colour calibration experts and makers of some of the best calibration units on the market today.

In this session they talk about the Color Munki Calibration unit, the problems with calibration of monitors including the working location and the monitors used.

Martin then demonstrates the step by step way to calibrate with the Color Munki.

Mark Cleghorn is joined by Martin from X-Rite the colour calibration experts and makers of some of the best calibration units on the market today.

In this session they talk about the Color Passport kit, a calibration for cameras as well as a colour chart for accurate colour balance. This product integrates with lightroom to help photographers with specific colour.

Martin then demonstrates the step by step way to use and setup the Passport within Lightroom to build a profile, as well as custom colour with the product

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Hilite Background system and lighting it with just portable flash

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of a Hilite Background when shooting. Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the Hilite and Lighting as well as quick fixes for any errors.

In this short film Mark Cleghorn talks about and demonstrates how he uses the Honl Traveller 8 softbox for speedlites in his editorial style of portraiture.

The softbox can be used with on camera flash or with off the camera flash to create a softer light source to either act as a fill light or as the key light on the subject.

Mark also talks about using High speed flash sync and flash TTL compensation to create more editorial images.

Filmed live at the Focus on Imaging 2010 show PhotoTraining4U Master Kenny Martin talks to Eric from Phase One cameras and backs about the history of the camera and the company.

Kenny has been a user of Phase One backs for many years why? because he considers them to be the best in the world!

It’s the differance – slower approach, bigger format, more tonal range, 16 bit capture, dynamic range, sensor plus, sleeping architecture, focal shutter, leaf shutter lens, high flash sync speed, 1600th sec,

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In this film Mark Cleghorn shows you how to get to grips with custom colour using the EXPODISC on both Canon and Nikon cameras. This film covers how to setup and use custom colour setting on the camera with EXPODISC inside the studio with flash, using ambient light in a room setting as well as out side on location with natural light..

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PT4U Master Wild Life Photographer – Andy Rouse

In Andy Rouses first training film for PhotoTraining4U he takes us on location to a local park to shoot swans on a lake, however on route he spots a betteropportunity when a Grebe paddles by.

Andy talks about his equipment, the location, histogram’s and using the right lighting to capture great pictures.