This one day intensive workshop is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the practical aspects of working on location with professional lighting equipment.

We will concentrate on introducing you to the many options available when working with location lighting. From basic camera flashes that cost less than $100, to using highly specialized professional equipment like Hensel and Profoto battery powered strobes, this workshop will leave you with all your questions answered.

We'll cover technical concepts such as the 'inverse square rule' or 'key shifting' in a practical and easy to understand manner, then apply that knowledge right away by shooting models in the afternoon.

Following the lecture in the AM, the afternoon will be spent with hands-on shooting exercises 'on location'. We'll be shooting outside (a short walk from our studio) and use a covered area depending on the weather. You'll be working with portable camera flashes (you are welcome to bring your own as well) and professional battery strobe equipment like the Profoto Pro 7B, using light modifiers such as beauty dishes, softboxes, umbrellas, bare bulb reflectors etc...

While outside we'll be creating images using, for example, the popular 'key shifting' technique, as well as mixing color temperatures using colored gels on the strobe equipment.

At VPW, we believe in using the highest quality equipment. In addition, you'll be working with professional models, so expect to take home great images suitable to add to your portfolio.

We will be using a digital camera for demonstrations but you will be expected to use your own camera for the location shoots. You may use either film or digital cameras in this workshop.

AM Session :

Lecture: Introduction to flash systems, technical aspects of combining ambient and flash lighting while on location, introduction to 'key shifting' and the 'inverse square rule'. All questions answered.

PM Session:

Multiple shooting sessions with professional models both indoors and outdoors.

Level:

Beginner/Intermediate. Must be comfortable with personal camera operation.

Enrollment:

Maximum 12 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses, camera flash and tripod.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting equipment and professional models when shooting as part of this course.

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our local workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

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The Practical Location Lighting Workshop is taught by the following instructors:

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Please choose your instructor and workshop date from the registration table below.