Using Elinchrom’s fantastic D-lite studio flash system learn the 3 essential 2 light set-ups every studio photographer should learn, Hi-key, Mid-Key and Low-Key. Once mastered, these techniques will allow you to shoot pretty much anything in studio.
Mark explains and demonstrates the three key lighting styles that form the basis of most studio photography and how to achieve them using only 2 studio heads. Mark starts with darker or low-key images, using one light as the key light and one as a separation light. He then moves to mid-key, showing how to shoot with just one light as the key, and then with two lights, the second being either for separation or used on the background. Finally, Mark finishes with a simple Hi-key suitable for individuals or pairs, using the key for the subject and the second light set much higher to give the white and bright background.
Equipment: Canon 5DMkIII, Canon 24-105mm, 2x Elinchrom D-lite Ones, 2x Elinchrom Portalite Softbox, Elinchrom Skyport Trigger, Elinchrom Translucent Umbrella, Lastolite Trigrip Silver/White
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your information is very well explained, thus I was able to get some great ideas for my pictures, thank you for sharing!!!
thanks sir…..
Okay okay, I got the camera! I just don't have a big studio with windows giving off natural light. As well as have thousands of dollars worth of light. Hey, you worked your way up there to be where you're at though. [edit] Nevermind, I get he is teaching technique.
A softbox should be used about 6 feet away from your subject to get the best light fall off. The rule is that the area of coverage for the light doesn’t really matter for size https://goo.gl/D4WLr9 except greater than this distance because the falloff is still about 1-1.5 stops up to this unless your light is really close.
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I love you FOREVER! You know how HARD it is to find a video like this? Happy New Years!
How do you setup your sekonic to trigger your lights? I have pocket wizzards with alien bees but I have to press the shutter of my camera to test with my sekonic. Thanks!
I saw u holding that tapered shaped reflector- do you recommend that shape compared to oval, round & rectangular?
how to meter the rim light at the start that is directly opposite the key light? 2 stops under the key light?
This video is my savior. Great job! Thank you so much.
Hopefully without causing any offence, these are much better than the original Elinchrom videos. With respect to the other presenter, he obviously knew what he was doing, but these videos are much more vibrant. I've paused most of the images and they are perfectly lit, my personal favourite was the almost silhouette expectant mother. It's so simple yet so beautiful.
Very useful thank you 🤙🏽
Hi, i am Ravindra Patil
Please help me
Sync speed photography
i have studio flash unit Elinchrom fx 200 ri
Is speed light photography possible on this unit ?
If yes, please send me video tutorial on it or some use full links.
Brilliant images, thanks for sharing!
Well done!
Thanks for this awesome tutorial this is really help full and educative way to do the right things!!! thanks again!!……
The best tip was on the High key photography. It really is about only getting a bright background – that's where mid key transforms to high key. Super Mark!
thanks
I m planning to Upgrade Photography kit and my Studio Equipment… I have Currently Nikon D90, D200,D750 cameras along with 2.8 nikon 18.55mm, 70.300mm, 50mm prime as well as i have ELINCHROM fx 400r1 lights .I want to shoot Indoor & outdoor portraits , Fashion , newborn baby ,wedding, Product shoots & Events Photos so that Please Suggest me New Canon Camera kit with different lenses , Speed lights and studio light.
PLEASE HELP ME !!!! to set up my photography studio