Video Library
| These videos cover studio lighting basics to advanced studio lighting techniques using simple equipment. You’ll also find an introduction to bird photography and a video on building a pinhole camera. | ||
| Many of these videos feature the very affordable Calumet Photographic Genesis 200 2-Light Kit |
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studio lighting series #7 episode 21: small product problem solving | |
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episode 20 : how to develop your own black and white film | |
| episode 19: due to pilot error, this will forever be known as the mysterious lost episode | ||
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studio lighting series #6 episode 18 : tabletop photography, it’s all done with mirrors | |
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quick video 3: big white infinity sweep in the studio | |
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studio lighting series #5 episode 17 : a review of studio product photography tips and tricks | |
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episode 16 : tips for how to create a photography portfolio | |
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studio lighting series #4 episode 15 : shiny metal and reflections | |
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quick video 2: umbrella or softbox? | |
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studio lighting series #3 episode 14 : the classic three light portrait | |
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quick video 1: easy softbox assembly | |
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studio lighting series #2 episode 13 : beautiful portraits with just one light | |
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studio lighting series #1 episode 12 : quality of light | |
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episode 11: bird photography 101 | |
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episode 10: studio equipment guide, part 2 of 2 | |
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episode 9: studio equipment guide, part 1 of 2 | |
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episode 8: building a pinhole camera, 35mm style | |
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episode 7: grip kit / what photographers take on location besides camera gear | |
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episode 6 : DIY studio product lighting advanced tricks | |
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episode 5 : getting better exposures - understanding your camera light meter and histograms | |
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episode 4 : DIY studio lighting for larger products | |
| Searching for info on the DIFFUSION SCREENS and STICK-IN-A-CANS featured in the videos? Find more information in this blog post. | ||
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episode 3 : tour my photo studio | |
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episode 2 : DIY studio lighting for glassware | |
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episode 1 : DIY studio product lighting | |






























