Advanced Lighting for Adventure Photography
Michael Clark
Lessons
Class Introduction
03:25 2Evolution with Lighting
04:44 3Why Use Artificial Lighting?
06:43 4Pre-Production and Pre-Visualizing
07:16 5Equipment: Overview of the Gear
25:28 6Equipment: Selecting the Right Gear
24:05 7Strobes vs. Speedlights
08:01 8Lighting 101: Flash Sync Speeds
14:35Lighting 101: Flash Basics
24:46 10High-Speed Sync (HSS) vs. Hi-Sync (HS) vs. HyperSync vs. Leaf Shutter
14:50 11Gear Requirements for Hi-Sync (HS)
12:29 12Flash Exposure
21:39 13Pre-production and Location Scouting for Rock Climbing
06:02 14Gear on Location: Rock Climbing
07:04 15Rock Climbing Photography 101
11:37 16Rock Climber: Environmental Portrait
24:22 17Finding the Shot
13:48 18Capturing the Action: Rock Climbing
07:09 19Shooting at High Angle: Rock Climber
21:15 20Digital Workflow: Overview
16:09 21Editing and Post-Processing of Rock Climbing images
30:17 22Cyclocross Photography 101
11:32 23Location Scouting for Cyclocross
05:36 24Gear on Location: Cyclocross
11:42 25Intro to the Cyclocross Rider
16:29 26Capturing Action: Motion Blur
43:13 27Communication with Athletes
18:55 28Variations of the Shot
23:21 29Cyclocross & Trail Runner Portraits
40:40 30Location Scouting & Planning the Shot
09:20 31Capturing the Action: Lighting Set Up for Trail Running
37:01 32Editing and Post-Processing of Cyclocross Images
21:34 33Editing and Post-Processing of Trail Running Images
07:52 34The Business of Adventure Photography
17:42 35Image Critique with Chase Jarvis
48:41Class Description
How do you freeze action, create motion blur and showcase the strength and style of athletes? When you introduce artificial light into your adventure photography, the opportunities are endless! It’s easier than it looks, and once you master the technical aspects, lighting on location can unlock tremendous opportunity for capturing portraits and action.
Red Bull Photographer, Michael Clark, joins CreativeLive to break down the barriers that are keeping you from letting your photography stand out. In this course, he’ll cover the basics of gear, incorporating flash, finding unique perspective and so much more.
Through demonstrations in the field, Michael will work with incredible athletes in a variety of lighting scenarios to show how to capture the heart of a sport and the spirit of an athlete. If you’re looking to make your mark in the world of action or sports photography, this course is a necessity in making your work compete with the best in the industry.
Michael will cover everything:
- Location Scouting for your camera and your lights
- Packing and gear tips for various locations
- Scouting the best point of view to capture action
- Safety and considerations for working with athletes
- Strobes vs. Speedlights
- When to use High Speed Sync, Hi-Sync (HS) or Leaf Shutters with your flash
- Getting into the business of adventure photography
- Creating tension in your photos
Michael will be working with professional athletes like trail runner Dylan Bowman, cyclist Tim Johnson, and incredible rock climbers to give you a rare and one-of-a-kind look into the world of adventure photography.
Submit your work to the Student Gallery for a chance at feedback from two of the best adventure photographers in the world, Michael Clark, and Chase Jarvis.
Class Materials
Bonus Materials with Purchase
Ratings and Reviews
a Creativelive Student
Great course that combines the technical aspects of shooting with light in different situations, with the art of making a great image of athletes. Michael is a great teacher and I'm sure his lessons will continue to help guide over and over again!
norah levine
This is a course that I could watch repeatedly and be able to learn something new each time. Michael is a truly an expert in his field and is so generous with his knowledge. This course really breaks down the process of adventure photography, but it's more than that. I don't think you need to even be an adventure sports photographer to get tons out of this course. Michael is really good at breaking down some very complicated technology. Thank you!
Jeph DeLorme
Great class with dozens of tips, ideas and lighting strategies for tough outdoor lighting challenges. Advanced class taught in a way that allows even a beginner to get a handle on lighting tough situations. The location videos provide real life examples that make this class a definite must have for my Creative Live collection. Thank you Michael Clark and Creative Live! Jeph DeLorme
Student Work
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