Archive for exposure
In my studio I already have a studio strobe as a second light I want to use a quartz lamp?
Some steps are essential 1- decide which lamp will be the main lamp 2- do not mix different light type on your main subject 3- use your second lamp for a support effect For example if you use the flash to light your subject you will do an exposure test and a white balance adjustment [...]
Read moreOfficial launch ColorBalanceCoach
(TEXTE FRANCAIS À LA SUITE DU TEXTE ANGLAIS) Montreal Photographer Turns Inventor Making Digital Photography Color-Perfect at the First ShotMontreal, Wednesday, September 27, 2006- This week Montreal Photographer Jean-François O’Kane will introduce in a world premiere, a new colour balancing system for digital photography that he invented and perfected himself at the Photokina international fair [...]
Read moreThe quality of light
Very often I’m asked by students why the color of the same object may look different in 2 consecutive pictures? The more obvious reason is the usage of the auto white balance on the camera, but in some occasions, we found the flash used to be defective. If the flash does not send the same [...]
Read moreColor Balancing or color correcting
Would you rather Color Balance once at picture taking time or color correct all night after a shoot? Or: Who painted my wall yellow? The digital era brought with him a whole lot of fun things, unlimited shootings, everlasting roll of film and perfect auto modes. Oups! I’m starting to talk like a salesman. The [...]
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