on camera flash, flash sync, & flash compensation
http://www.exposureguide.com/ttl-flash-metering.htmToday we will take on a topic we've never discussed: on camera flash.
By now, my hope is that you understand that natural light, available light, and outdoor light are nature's gift to any photographer. The reality is, however, that many of the images we want to take require additional light, thus making flash an occasional necessity and exposure compensation a really helpful tool.
We have lots of material to cover today, and we will flip between theory and hands on camera practice so you will need your cameras (if you brought them).
Here's what we will cover:
Use these links in the order they appear:
Section 1: On camera flash
Do your own thinking: What are some advantages/disadvantages of on camera flash?
Introduction to TTL (through the lens) TTL introduction link (stop reading at A-TTL Advanced TTL)
Section 2: Types of on camera flash
- D3100 flash link from the manual (p. 68-70)
- use these handouts to complete the notes
Section 3: Direct and bounce flash
Read this article with great photo examples.
Section 4: Flash sync speed
- click here for the video
- use the video to complete this section of the notes
- this link might help, too
Section 5: Flash compensation (includes a mini-shoot)
- click here for the link. Do the mini-shoot with a partner when finished.
Section 6: Rear and slow flash applied (includes a mini-shoot)
- click here to read about slow sync flash by Darren Rowse
- next, watch this video about rear curtain slow sync flash
- finally, do the mini-shoot for slow (i, ii, iii) and rear (i, ii)
HOMEWORK - over the next few weeks, apply these flash techniques to shooting situations of your choosing. You will need to arrange sign out times for the flashes - see Mrs. A for this. You can use them (we have 2) at lunch, during a spare, or at home in the evening. All of these mini-flash shoots (direct and bounce/ flash compensation/ghosts/spinny chair/rear sync portrait/studio flash) are due April 4.
By now, my hope is that you understand that natural light, available light, and outdoor light are nature's gift to any photographer. The reality is, however, that many of the images we want to take require additional light, thus making flash an occasional necessity and exposure compensation a really helpful tool.
We have lots of material to cover today, and we will flip between theory and hands on camera practice so you will need your cameras (if you brought them).
Here's what we will cover:
- on-camera flash & TTL
- direct and bounce flash
- flash sync
- flash compensation
- rear & slow flash
Use these links in the order they appear:
Section 1: On camera flash
Do your own thinking: What are some advantages/disadvantages of on camera flash?
Introduction to TTL (through the lens) TTL introduction link (stop reading at A-TTL Advanced TTL)
Section 2: Types of on camera flash
- D3100 flash link from the manual (p. 68-70)
- use these handouts to complete the notes
Section 3: Direct and bounce flash
Read this article with great photo examples.
Section 4: Flash sync speed
- click here for the video
- use the video to complete this section of the notes
- this link might help, too
Section 5: Flash compensation (includes a mini-shoot)
- click here for the link. Do the mini-shoot with a partner when finished.
Section 6: Rear and slow flash applied (includes a mini-shoot)
- click here to read about slow sync flash by Darren Rowse
- next, watch this video about rear curtain slow sync flash
- finally, do the mini-shoot for slow (i, ii, iii) and rear (i, ii)
HOMEWORK - over the next few weeks, apply these flash techniques to shooting situations of your choosing. You will need to arrange sign out times for the flashes - see Mrs. A for this. You can use them (we have 2) at lunch, during a spare, or at home in the evening. All of these mini-flash shoots (direct and bounce/ flash compensation/ghosts/spinny chair/rear sync portrait/studio flash) are due April 4.