Photographers often have misconceptions about studio lighting, especially when it comes to using flash, LEDs, and modeling lights. In this video, I break down the most common studio lighting mistakes and misconceptions, and explain how you can use flash and continuous LED lighting effectively in your photography.
Learn why LED lights might not always be the best option, how flash duration affects motion, and why the number of watt seconds you need depends on your specific setup. I’ll also walk you through using a light meter and understanding the inverse square law for precise lighting control.
In this video, I cover:
Flash vs. LED lighting in the studio
The importance of modeling lights
How to determine the right flash power (watt seconds)
Flash duration explained
Using light meters for consistent results
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Modeling Lights
04:13 LED Lights
07:16 Flash (Including Flash Duration)
09:51 Flash Packs & Heads
13:14 How many watt seconds do you need?
15:03 Flash tube design
15:35 LED Brightness
17:19 Why knowing the power setting of the light is usually not helpful
20:17 Why you would use a light meter
23:02 Inverse square law
23:53 Conclusions
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