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Black and White – How To Light part 2

Black and White – How To Light part 2

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 Download

Introduction To Lighting A Location For Fashion

Introduction To Lighting A Location For Fashion

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 Download

Black and White – How To Light part 1

Black and White – How To Light part 1

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 Download

Maternity – Shooting In The Studio Part 2

Maternity – Shooting In The Studio Part 2

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

Group Building at the SWPP 2010 Convention

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

Maternity – Shooting In The Studio Part 1

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

Shooting The Nude – part 4

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

Products with LiteTable- Lastolite School Of Photography

Products with LiteTable- Lastolite School Of Photography

FreeView Film
This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the LiteTable and how it is used to shoot simple and complex products for still life or for brochures.

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of a Lastolite LiteTable when shooting items in a studio or on location.

Mark Cleghorn demonstrates from the setting up of the LiteTable to the lighting a product for a three dimensional effect.

Mark discusses the history of the LiteTable in the commercial studio, then shows you how to set it up and how to dismantle it. Then Mark shows you how he use studio flash and accessories to shoot better product photography, including graduated backgrounds and addingcolour. Finally food photography is the topic, shooting for stock but using the RayD8 continuous light source with fluorescent bulb’s to avoid any heat from tungsten lamps.

Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on May 15th, 2010

Baby Poser- Lastolite School Of Photography

Baby Poser- Lastolite School Of Photography

FreeView Film
This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography concentrates on the Baby Poser and how to use it.

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of a Lastolite baby poser in the studio.

Mark Cleghorn demonstrates how to change the construction of the poser to adjust for different size and ages of baby as well as to add variety to the session. This film also shows the poser in use during a session.

All of the Lastolite equipment is available to buy from PhotoKit4U or click the product link below for direct pricing in the UK.

Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on April 29th, 2010

Baby Evie 1 Year TTL Session Three

Baby Evie 1 Year TTL Session Three

Shooting young children can be a daunting task even for an experienced photographer so in this series of films following one child from new born. During 1 year Through The Lens you get to see the variety that MarkCleghorn shoots of one child as they grow.

In this film, the third session of Baby Evie’s 1 year TTL, you get to see Mark Cleghorn shooting real and raw in the studio .

This sesson sees baby Evie by her self with Mark shooting a variety images using simple highkey setup on a Lastolite Vinyl background to give white and light images using the baby poser to support and pose the baby.

Presented by:- Mark Cleghorn on April 23rd, 2010

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