Dragging the Shutter: Balancing Flash and Ambient
- All levels
- 18 and older
- $1,225
- 312 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA USA, Los Angeles, CA
- 16 hours over 2 sessions
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Dragging the Shutter or balancing the strobe and ambient light is tricky but the results can be amazing. We use the flash to illuminate the subject and slow the shutter speed (hence the term “dragging”) to pull in the background ambient light.
Once you get the basic concept of how to set your flash and what camera settings to use, it’s easy and fun to experiment with. For example: taking a photo of someone outside at night by using a portable flash and also capturing the city lights in the background. There is quite a lot to know about this technique because it involves color balance as well as exposure balance. Bobbi and Lee explain how to determine the proper balance of exposure between the two light sources – flash and ambient – then how to creatively play by shaking or spinning the camera, zooming the lens, panning and more.
The flash will light the subject and freeze any motion, and then moving the camera will blur the ambient light in the background in a variety of ways. Adding gels to the flash can make the color of the light sources correct, or for creating unusual effects. This technique can be used for people at twilight, product shots, flowers outside, etc. It’s a creative and fun way to make your photos more dynamic and effective!
The class starts in the classroom on Sat. at 1 pm with instruction and demos. We will work with the flash on both TTL and Manual and show how to configure the aperture and shutter to get the correct balance of exposure. The flash lights the subject and the ambient lights the background. Shooting models will take place both in the studio and on location at Santa Monica Pier at sunset.
Refund Policy
A $25 administrative fee will be charged on all refund requests.
All refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]
Note: Special Guests Workshops carry different refund policies. Please refer to “Special Guest Refund Policy” sections below.
Upon receipt of a refund request, students will be provided the option of receiving course credit towards the purchase of another course. If a student elects to receive credit, no administrative fee will be charged. All credits must be used within two years from the date of issue.
Refund Policy for Rare Circumstances
In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we are revising our refund policy for “Rare Circumstances.” These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, pandemic outbreaks, natural disasters, and economic collapse/depressions. During troubling times such as these, refunds are not permitted. Instead, students will be given credit good for three years from date of issue. Credits are good toward any class or workshop, except travel.
Credits
Credits may not be redeemed for refunds or cash back. A student’s decision to receive credit in lieu of a refund is final and may not be changed at a future date.
Transfers
Students may elect to transfer applicable course fees towards the purchase of another course, limit of one transfer per class. All transfer requests must adhere to the refund policy noted above and/or in conjunction with Special Guests Workshop refund policies below.
Course Cancellations
On occasion a course may cancel due to low enrollment or unforeseen instructor conflicts. If such a case occurs, all students will be refunded in full. We do not take responsibility for non-refundable airline tickets, hotel expenses, or any other costs that may be attributable toward enrolling in a course.
Special Guest Refund Policy
All refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
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The Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP), a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization, is a photo center devoted to advancing the skills and increasing the personal enrichment of photographers of all experience levels and ages. The organization offers nearly 150 photography classes and workshops...
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Los Angeles Center of Photography
East Hollywood, Hollywood
312 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA USA
Btwn Oakwood Ave & Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90004 East Hollywood, Hollywood
312 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA USA
Btwn Oakwood Ave & Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90004
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