10203108Studio Photography
Course Information
Description
This course focuses on advanced studio strobe lighting techniques, metering, and exposure for extreme scenes. Interpret RGB and luminosity, align camera sensor to light meter readings, and use strobe lighting techniques for lighting extreme (non-standard) scenes. Use Camera Raw software, the zone system, and create a magazine-style photo shoot of a model with a product.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Interpret RGB data and luminosity (Capture One, Lightroom)
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Digital Image
    Criteria
    Use advanced features in Capture One software to evaluate luminosity
    Make decisions about quality
    Increase or decrease exposure based on data
    Use Lightroom post shoot to edit photo to evaluate luminosity
    Image has appropriate exposure, color balance, contrast, cropping, and focus

  2. Use calibrated, measured, spot metering techniques as an approach to exposure
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Use a handheld incident meter
    Use spot meter to accurately expose test images
    Use a light meter to cordially balance multiple strobes
    Compare printed results to digital images

  3. Align camera sensor to light meter readings
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Digital Image
    Criteria
    Use calibrated, measured, spot metering techniques as an approach to exposure
    Use a handheld incident meter
    Use spot meter to accurately expose test images
    Use a light meter to cordially balance multiple strobes
    Compare printed results to digital images
    Interpret light meter readings
    Perform test for true ISO and digital camera dynamic range
    Sensor inside camera is tested
    Determine how your camera sensor is different
    Export image as a JPG files
    Alignment success produces faster exposure results

  4. Use strobe lighting techniques for lighting extreme (non-standard) scenes
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Digital Image, Printed Image
    Criteria
    Extreme scenes depart from standard lighting techniques
    Photograph and print are of a white on white scene in-studio
    Photograph and print are of a black on black scene in-studio
    Photograph and print maintain tonal differentiation between background and subject
    Border of white print is tonally separated from the paper white
    Areas of shadow detail in black print are lighter than paper black
    Photograph and print are of reflective steel items on a white background
    Use aesthetic judgement to fill reflections
    Apply techniques to find the family of angles
    Determine what is reflected in the subject

  5. Use digital capture stations, capture software, and digital imaging software for processing and ICC profiled output
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Use Capture One for tethered shooting
    The number of tonal values for each zone is calculated accurately based on your camera’s bit depth
    Your camera’s dynamic range and noise data are charted

  6. Use Camera Raw software
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Determine RGB data Use the white balance tool to create neutral tones

  7. Create a magazine-style photo shoot of a model with a product
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Portfolio, Digital Image
    Criteria
    Photos follow magazine-style as specified by the instructor

  8. Apply the zone system
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify the various zones
    Shoot all 11 zones accurately
    Define bit depth and the advantages of various bit depths