#misformanual

 This week I have learnt about lighting and lighting equipment this has given me the knowledge for when I do studio work. I have learnt how to set the lighting set up for different effects. I now know that Bowens equipment is what we use in college and what professionals I also know what piece of equipment is used for and what effect use they have when being used. I have also gained more experience on M mode. 

A high performance reflector gives the maximum amount of light that bounces of off high ceilings. It gives a narrow, bright beam of light that creates intense shadows and a high contrast.

This image is reminds me of Gabriela Staebler’s work as she is a wildlife photographer. Her image that I research on a cheetah has a similar stance to the hawk here. It is composed so that the bird is aiming to come straight towards the camera and it shows the way the animal travels.

This week we looked at M mode (Manual mode) which allows the photographer to control the ISO, shutter speed and f/s. To explore these functions, we had worked in the studio and had learnt about studio lighting and equipment. The four main studio set ups we had looked at were: High key, Low Key, Octadome and Split lighting.  Low key lighting is used to create a soft and dark effect on the subject/model, it also gives a chiaroscuro effect - also known as the halo effect. In contrast, a high key set up has a high exposure meaning that shadows are concealed by the bright light provided; it produces less contrast between light and dark.  Split lighting is very similar to low key lighting as it creates a fading effect from light to dark. This set up is used to stop light reflecting back onto the subject so that the model emerges into the black background. An Octadome lighting set up produces a catch light in the eyes from the soft box which is placed high. This lighting highlights the side jaw and hairline as well as softening the shadows and evening out the skin tone. I found using M mode more convenient as I was able to figure out the settings on the camera according to the lighting situation. However, I was not in on the day the class was showed High Key and Low Key lighting. I would like to go through the practical to make sure I am aware of these set ups. 

this photo ha been lit with the lights in the building, they sat the model under a light. the aperture is small as the foreground and background are out of focus. i think the shutter would be shout as the aperture is wide. i think a tripod would have been used to ensure the photo is straight. 

Annie is known for her bold style of fachion photography making the cloths big statments. She was also well known for her work with The Rolling Stones.

this photo would have been taken in a studio the background would of been lit with two lights to overexpose it. the model is lit from the right. the aperture is small as he's fully in focus, the shutter would be short as although the aperture is small the lighting would be bright. a tripod would have been used.