The Best of Dean Collins Lighting Techniques | PhotoshopCAFEfrom Best of Dean Collins Lighting Techniques | PhotoshopCAFEis a DVD that teaches lighting and composition with easy-to-understand techniques. In a nutshell, this training DVD positions photographers on how to create timeless concepts that impact the quality of the final photograph; whether captured on film or digitally. The running time of the DVD is over six hours long and broken down into four DVDs. This program is a reboot of the original Dean Collins Lighting Videos.

Author: Dean Collins    Teaches Lighting and Composition    Easy-to-Understand Techniques    Timeless Concepts    Tips That Impact the Quality of Photos    Six Hours of Training on Four DVDs    Digital Remix of Dean's Original DVD

Dean Collins in a span of 20 years not only was a working photographer but also influenced the way an entire generation saw its profession. With a combination of wit and the ability to reduce complicated concepts to workable solutions, he was the Dean of Photographic Instruction. Learn these timeless programs that explain Dean's methods for photography and lighting. You will be enlightened and inspired by your complete understanding of lighting control.

Dean teaches lighting control through the proper use and understanding of reflective and incident light metering. He stresses new ideas in portraiture and predictability. Running time is one hour and 20 minutes.

The commentary includes:

Tony Corbell and Skip Cohen Portrait with Horse

Outdoor Fashion Portrait

Studio Portrait of Woman

Location Portrait with Baby

Studio Fashion Portrait

Studio

A Porsche studio set is detailed, from creating a mountain range and fog to building a lake in the studio. In Motorcycle Motion, Dean explains how to use time to create an illusion of speed with a motorcycle in the studio. Techniques for specular control on highly reflective surfaces of small products and the use of specular gobos are outlined. Running time is one hour and 53 minutes.

The commentary includes:

Motorcycle Motion

Studio Tabletop Watches

Studio Porsche

Studio Large Set Floating Lens

Studio Sports Shoes

Tabletop Sunglasses

Tabletop Candy

Tabletop Catalog Lighting

Variations

Dean details the use of outdoor and indoor settings and emphasizes the proper use of incident and reflective meters for complete control of your environment. See how to control natural sunlight and how to use a portable strobe to simulate sunlight for a shopping mall catalog. Running time is one hour and 26 minutes.

The commentary Includes:

Fashion Portrait

Classic Studio Executive Portrait

Airport Location Fashion Portrait Beach

Studio Fashion Portrait

Variations Fashion Portrait

Outdoor Mall Location Fashion Portrait

Outdoor Warm Sun Sunlight Panel

Lighting Variations

You'll watch as Dean creates four stunning portraits, each time using only one flash as his primary light source. The making of high-key, Rembrandt, and Casual portraits are explained in detail through the use of photographic evolution and easy-to-understand diagrams. A special segment on lighting for eyeglasses sheds new light on a difficult problem.

Dean explains the keys to creating outdoor portraits that sell. Basic and advanced photographic theories are explained in detail through the use of photographic documentation and easy-to-understand diagrams. Methods of lighting that allow you to shoot throughout the day make this program an important tool for every portrait photographer. An interview with a leading talent agent provides insight into what the agencies are looking for in a rep card. You'll watch as Dean creates a variety of different looks in one day. In just 30 minutes, you can learn how to produce stunning headshots, indoor and outdoor fashion, and colorful glamour photography. Dean also explains the keys to producing top-quality swimwear photographs. You'll see him working on location as he uses simple lighting techniques with mirrors, diffusion scrims, and reflector panels to create dazzling images. Added interviews with a leading talent agent and make-up artist reveal the secrets that can help bring you to the top of your craft. Running time is one hour and 47 minutes.

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