Standard |
Introduces techniques of lighting and posing as applied to professional portraiture. Emphasizes the photographer/subject relationship and the use of controlled studio lighting and available light portraits. Topics include: available light, studio lighting, posing techniques, and camera operations.
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Available Light |
Class |
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Studio Lighting |
D. Lab |
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Posing Techniques |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Camera Operations |
Credit |
4 |
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Prerequisite: |
CPH 104; CPH 103 or CPH 105 |
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Corequisite: |
CPH 108 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
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D.Lab |
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AVAILABLE LIGHT |
5 |
2 |
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Natural light |
Discuss different light qualities and their applications. |
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Describe how to modify natural light falling on the subject with reflectors. |
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Take photographs at different times of the day in different natural light conditions. |
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STUDIO LIGHTING |
15 |
8 |
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Light control |
Discuss different light qualities and their applications. |
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Describe lighting equipment. |
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Describe methods of diffusing light. |
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Explain how to attain soft, pale shadows and harsh shadows. |
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Discuss lighting ratios. |
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Demonstrate the use of short, broad, split, and butterfly lighting. |
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Explain how to establish sidelighting, normal lighting, and frontal lighting. |
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Take photographs with electronic strobe. |
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Take photographs with quartz and photo-flood lighting. |
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Take photographs with parabolic (reflected) lighting. |
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Take photographs with soft box lighting. |
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Define main light, fill light, background light, and hair light. |
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POSING TECHNIQUES |
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Discuss guidelines for posing. |
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Discuss advantages and disadvantages of full-face or profile portraits. |
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Discuss how to pose people for full length portraits. |
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Demonstrate feminine posing. |
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Discuss head and shoulders, 3/4 view, and full length. |
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Demonstrate masculine posing. |
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Discuss ways to relax subject. |
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Take studio portraits. |
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Use polaroid proofs. |
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CAMERA OPERATIONS |
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Load camera. |
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Operate camera by focusing, measuring exposure, and setting aperture and shutter speed. |
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Experiment taking photographs by using different lighting conditions. |
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Unload camera. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Eastman Kodak. (1980).
Professional portrait techniques.
Rochester, NY: Author.
Audiovisuals
Don Blair:
The
Complete Outdoor Sitting
The
Contemporary Couple Posing and Lighting Guide
The
Executive
Proper
Studio
David Smith:
Lighting
and Posing Ideas
Working
with Kids