The Knowledge Bank
Beyond The HiLite
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In this film Mark Cleghorn makes the Hilite work in slightly different ways in the set up to create images other than high key. From beyond Hikey to Lowkey, blown away to funky colour you get to see the setups to create strong lit images to the angel glow lighting Mark teaches. |
| Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on July 22nd, 2010 | |
In The Studio With The Family
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In this real and raw session film you get to see Mark Cleghorn having to work hard to shoot 3 kids and their parents in the studio. The images you will see are the RAW file straight out of camera. You get to see how Mark construct the initial family group and then develops into more variety for the client. The main shoot is about the kids but the family group always comes first. You will see there is less emphasis on posing and more emphasis on play and the expression. Check out part 2 when Mark shows you how he finishes the images ready for the viewing. |
| Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on July 22nd, 2010 | |
Lighting The Male Physique Part 1
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In this 3 part film Mark Cleghorn shoots the male physique in the studio, using studio flash. The film explores the different lighting techniques to get enhanced body features, to show off muscle structure and tone. Part 1 Includes – The Equipment, Basic Setup, Highkey, Softbox |
| Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on July 1st, 2010 | |
Black and White – How To Light part 2
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In this 2 part film Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the basic lighting techniques for both Black and White skin. Mark explains the setting up of the lighting as well as the exposure, the light position and how the basic 4 light setup is used for classic lighting patterns plus exploring the difference in the lighting techniques. The walk or the steping through of the light is demonstrated to show the differance and were best to place the subject. |
Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on June 24th, 2010
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Introduction To Lighting A Location For Fashion
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In this film Mark Cleghorn shows you some lighting techniques when setting up a location to shoot fashion images with studio flash. Using a combination of 3 studio heads, you soon get to see great images being produced with very little effort. The combination and flow will give you some idea on the variety in pose as well the different locations around the internal stairwell were the shoot is taking place. A perfect venue for a simple fashion shoot for a local magazine. The Honeycomb grid on the key light is the secret to the drama in the images as you will see. |
Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on June 14th, 2010
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Black and White – How To Light part 1
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In this 2 part film Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the basic lighting techniques for both Black and White skin. Mark explains the setting up of the lighting as well as the exposure, the light position and how the basic 4 light setup is used for classic lighting patterns plus exploring the difference in the lighting techniques. The walk or the steping through of the light is demonstrated to show the differance and were best to place the subject. |
Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on June 10th, 2010
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Maternity – Shooting In The Studio Part 2
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In this film you get to see Mark Cleghorn shooting a pregnant mother and her partner in the studio, in fact Sean is a photographer and a PT4U member. The session will give you ideas on lighting and posing as well as how to create a variety of images of the expecting mother as well as the couple. In part 2 of the film, Mark starts off in a Mid Key style, with an unlit white background, then on to a window set using netting and drapes to cover the body. |
| Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on May 28th, 2010 | |
Group Building at the SWPP 2010 Convention
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In this film shot live at the SWPP Convention, Mark Cleghorn demonstrates posing and group building. A simple “How To Film” to create a classic group portrait and then a more funky rock band image. |
| Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on May 27th, 2010 | |
Maternity – Shooting In The Studio Part 1
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In this film you get to see Mark Cleghorn shooting a pregnant mother and her partner in the studio, in fact Sean is a photographer and a PT4U member. The session will give you ideas on lighting and posing as well as how to create a variety of images of the expecting mother as well as the couple. In part 1 of the film, Mark starts by talking about the shoot and the equipment used, as well as the story telling to a session, Then you get to see the start of the sesion in Low Key as well as athe posing. |
| Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on May 21st, 2010 | |
Shooting The Nude – part 4
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In this 4 part film Mark Cleghorn shoots the female nude. Initially Mark discusses the nude and why photographers and artists alike are drawn to the female nude form and line for inspiration and creativity in their work. Part 4 includes – Low Key, Accent Lighting, Reflecting Light, Curtain Backgrouns, Texture, Full Length, Seated, Using Honeycomb 18+ |
| Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on May 15th, 2010 | |








