An Introduction to the Nikon Creative Lighting System

by Alan Hess

Overview

The most important aspect of capturing a quality image isn’t the camera you use, the aperture settings, the shutter speed, or the ISO–it’s the light. With this ebook, you will learn how to enhance the light in your images by using the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), which allows you to easily take great photos with natural-looking light using a flash either on or off camera. You’ll learn how to wirelessly control the amount of light of the remote flashes right from the camera, control an unlimited number of flashes, and use the flashes in up to three different controllable groups. If you have a relatively recent model of a higher-end consumer Nikon camera and a Speedlight, chances are you are ready to go!

Follow along with Alan and you will:

• Learn your way around all the components of the CLS system, including cameras, flashes, and flash accessories
• Develop an understanding of flash photography and learn the basics of getting the best results using Basic Flash, Fill Flash, and Sync Modes
• Master the mechanics of setting up multiple flashes to build up the light in an image
• Explore advanced flash setups, learning to control an unlimited number of remote flashes, and work with more complex lighting setups

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780133827835
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	12/18/2013
Series:	Fuel
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	70
File size:	22 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Alan Hess is a San Diego—based photographer specializing in concert and live-event photography. He has photographed hundreds of concerts in clubs and arenas, including some of the biggest names in music, ranging from Justin Bieber to The Who. Alan is currently the house photographer for a large venue in Southern California where he photographs a wide variety of concerts and events.

When he isn’t out shooting concerts, he is writing. Alan has authored numerous photography books, covering such topics as concert photography and the basics of exposure and composition. You can check out his other FuelBooks on subjects such as fireworks and pet portraits at www.fuelbooks.com.

Alan lives with his wife and two rescued boxers, who are his favorite models and test subjects.

Find out more at www.alanhessphotography.com.