Award winning instructor and professional wedding photographer Michael Andrew tackles one of the most challenging aspects of photography, Speedlite Flash Systems. In this limited edition Crash Course, Michael breaks down the Canon 580 & 430 EX II Speedlites in easy to understand concepts and lessons that will have you using your flash like a pro in just a few hours! Even advanced Flash users will benefit greatly from the concepts and techniques outlined. First Michael gives you a Crash Course on Lighting, the Physics of Light and the Mechanics of Cameras. Next, he shows us how to use the Speedlite in different situations and how to manipulate it, as well as your camera settings to get the results you’ve always wanted. Finally, in “Putting it all Together” Michael demonstrates a combination of the techniques and variables used according to the situation. If you own a Canon 580 or 430 (EX or EXII) Speedlite and are looking to improve your photographic skills or arent exactly sure how everything works. this is the DVD for you! Run time is approximately 3 Hours and 30 minutes. Included Lessons- Michael’s Lighting Crash Course!:IntroductionExposure and FlashThe Types of LightLight Crash CourseMichael’s Natural Lighting TipsLong Exposure ShootingArtificial Light VariablesChanging Flash PowerFill Flash with BacklightBounce FlashF Stop IncrementsInverse Law of LightBracketingTo Point or Not to Point4 Way Light Crash CourseETTL, TTL and Manual FlashLight Modifiers1st and 2nd CurtainsClipped ExposuresHigh Speed Sync ConceptsSlow Sync1st and 2nd Curtain FlashFlash Event SequenceModes & FlashMichael’s Mode RecommendationsClipped ExposuresThe 3 RulesCanon Speedlite Specific LessonsSet UpQuick LCD Review580 vs 430Speedlite ButtonsAccessoriesMake your own fill cardHigh Speed SyncSecond Shutter CurtainManual FlashDistance ExerciseThe Flare EffectStroboscopicTips and Tricks580 Custom Function Set Ups430 Custom Function Set UpsISO Exposure CompensationManual External MeteringOff Camera FlashBasic Wireless SetupsST-E2 Set UpsPocket Wizard Set UpsAdvanced Wireless SettingsSpeedlite QuizPutting It All TogetherSoft FillSlow Sync with One SpeedliteChanging VariablesSun Light ShootingAdvanced - Sunset ShootingAnd much, much more!
