Classroom Theory Session:

• The fundamental theory of Famed 5' which teaches every photographer how to induce lights into a photoshoot.
• Understand each component of the 'Famed 5' and how they relate to each other.
• What is Photo-psychometry in Photography.
• To use the TTL mode of your hot-shoe Flash.
• How TTL mode works and the advantage of this mode.
• The fool-proof settings on your camera and on the flash for TTL mode.
• How to get uniform soft light in any location, regardless of location brightness.
• How to use your optimize your Flash to produce soft light.
• How to use the camera's Aperture to control Subject Layer's exposure.
• How to use the camera's Shutter Speed to control Background Layer's and ambient light exposure.
• How to effectively bounce your TTL flash to achieve the desired lighting& civerage effects.
• How to use your hot-shoe flashes as Remote flash, getting results as good as expensive studio lights.
• And understand when best to use TTL on camera flash and when to use Remote Flash.
• To use the Famed 5's '888' rule to achieve correct-exposure and spot-on result when using Remote flashes.
• Why lighting modifiers like umbrellas, softboxes, beauty dishes, snoots, etc are important in remote flash shoots.
• Learn the differences between the use of Direct Umbrellas and Reverse Umbrellas.

Practical Sessions:

• Mastering the use of on-camera flash method, using TTL mode.
• Knowing the tricks of where to bounce your flash.
• Learn to use ISO to tweak the subtlety on the mix of ambient light and flash light.
• Learn to use Aperture to vary the Subject's exposure and the depth-of-field when using on-camera flash.
• Learn to use the Flash Exposure Compensation to boost (or reduce) your TTL lighting intensity.
• Learn to obtain subtle and soft light in complicated & lack-than-optimal locations where flash bouncing is not possible.
• Learn to shoot swiftly with minimal camera settings adjustments when using the TTL on-camera mode.
• Mastering the use of remote flash method, using the Famed 5 '888' Rule.
• Learn to identify exposure for your subject using the Histogram.
• Learn Histogram columnal exposure and the related exposure stops.
• Learn to use color gels.
• Learn to use the Direct Umbrella and Indirect Umbrella.
• Learn to control Exposure via 4 important time saving tricks.
• Learn to shoot with even 2 or 3 units of remote camera flash concurrently.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

  
   Class Details:

• Full-day class from 10am to 5pm.
• Lunch is excluded.  You can have your own lunch at the restaurants nearby our academy.
• Certificate of Completion is awarded upon your completion of this class.
• Class is divided into 2 sections throughout the day: Theory Session and Practical Session.
• We maintain a low student-to-model ratio allowing for better shooting opportunities and experimentation with various camera settings.
• Professional models are hired to allow participants to practise their newly learned skills on shooting.
• Class notes will be provided when you sign up via our online system; these include videos, cheat-sheets and also summary notes, which you can watch or print at your own convenience.
• There is a minimum number of 5 participants for this class. If this minimum number is not achieved, we have no alternative but to reschedule this class or refund accordingly.