FLM 104 Lighting for People

The objective of this course is to provide a survey of people photography and to advance the understanding of complementary portrait lighting, posing and working with models, both in studio and location situations. Studio electronic flash is explored as a tool of light shaping. Proficiency in printing and digital image editing is stressed. Development of student skills in digital image capture and processing is emphasized. Various light modifiers and advanced lighting techniques for people are explored. The class builds on concepts that are applicable to both still and motion cinematography.