- Recommended prerequisite:
- M18
- 19.1The trouble with on-camera flashIn EnglishWhy do flash photos look bad?Direct flash is flat and harsh; giving it a direction changes everything.9 min
- 19.2BouncingIn EnglishWhy does pointing the flash at the ceiling work?The ceiling and walls become a giant softbox.9 min
- 19.3TTL and manualIn EnglishWho should decide the power of the flash?TTL is fast, manual is consistent.9 min
- 19.4Flash and ambient lightIn EnglishWhy are there two exposures in one photo?The aperture controls the flash, the shutter speed controls the ambient light.9 min · visuals described in the audio version
- 19.5High-speed sync (HSS)In EnglishHow do you use flash in bright sun?HSS lets you use flash above the sync speed.9 min
- 19.6Taking the flash off the cameraIn EnglishWhat changes when the flash leaves the camera?With a trigger you put the light wherever you want.9 min
- 19.7Light modifiersIn EnglishSoftbox, umbrella or beauty dish?The larger the source, the softer the light.9 min
- 19.8Continuous lightIn EnglishFlash or LED?LED shows what you get and works for video too; flash is more powerful.9 min
- 19.9Gels and colored lightIn EnglishHow do you make colored light?Colored gels create atmosphere and balance mixed light.9 min
Module project
With a single flash, photograph the same subject with 3 different light characters.