Distance Education Course

PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING- BPH204

Duration:  100 Hours (you study at your own pace).

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

There are eight lessons in this module as follows:

1.Light Characteristics and Lighting Concepts

2.Light Sources – continuous & flash

3.Meters & Filters

4.Other Equipment for Lighting

5.Contrast & Composition

6.The Zone System

7.Studio Lighting

8.On-Location Lighting

 

COURSE AIMS

Discuss the scope and nature of lighting as relevant to photography.

Describe how different light sources will affect different images in varying ways.

Describe how different filters can be used to create different lighting effects.

Identify the differences between different types of light meters.

Describe the range of equipment which can be used to help achieve more desirable light conditions for photography.

Explain contrast and how to compensate for imperfect light conditions.

Explain how to use tone to create the desired final image.

Distinguish between utilisation of light in a studio and on location.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE

This course involves far more than just reading and answering questions.

Here are just some examples of other things you may find yourself doing:

- Investigating different film types with respect to suitability for different light conditions

-Setting up and using a “Computation Folder”

-Shooting film of different subjects under a variety of light conditions

-Applying the zone system to different situations

-Analysing the lighting effects in various photos

-Researching the characteristics of different types of equipment

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