The Flash Stick: Creative Lighting Solutions for the Solo Photographer (Fast Photo Expert)
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (821 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160895532X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Simple, easy, no nonsense approach to getting great pictures! Daren Today, everyone is focused on technology, features, and the next new thing.Rod and Robin Deutschmann take a different view. The next new thing is within you as the photographer. Your ability to create and imagine is your greatest strength.The book explains the tools and techniques to get to the image you see in your mind in your photos. Bill Booz said Inspiring. I had read the Deutschmann's comments about a "flash stick" on their Facebook postings and was curious just what it was. After some investigation, I got it! Intrigued, I ordered the book and then some light stands to make my own: [] Though not a new idea or implementation, it is, nonetheless, clever and they have used it to advantage i. Pam Thompson said Made me a stick right away!. I made myself a stick right away and have been practicing ever since. I usually shoot alone and like to take my portraits outdoors. I learned a lot and have made a flash stick from what I already had and have been practicing ever since. Fun projects and lessons to try out. Excellent read.
Used for solo shooting, the flash stick helps photographers distance the flash from the camera, allowing the creation of images that would be impossible with on-camera or hand-held flashand to do so without the need of an assistant. From setting up communication between the camera and flash, to modifying the light, to balancing the flash and ambient-light levels, all the instructions for skillful mastery and flawless use of this exciting tool are included.. The manual describes proper manipulation and use of the stick and how it not only helps cut a professional’s overhead cost but also makes lighting easy and quick. Rod and Robin Deutschmann include instruction on building a flash stick, as well how to construct a double-barrel” version for even greater creativity. Fully exploring the possibilities of the flash stick, a new modified light stand, this in-depth guidebook helps professional photographers more efficiently create spectacular shots
Readers master the shooting and lighting skills they need to capture more expressive and artistic images or subjects that inspired them." —SirReadALot, on Painting with a Lens. "Painting with a Lens highlights methods for creating artistic photographs in the moment a picture is taken, rather than later in the editing process