Flash Photography: Capture Movement with Light
Different Materials to Bounce Light
A course by Phil Fisk , Photographer
About the video: Different Materials to Bounce Light
Overview
“In this lesson, I will run through a demo of different reflective surfaces.”
In this video lesson Phil Fisk addresses the topic: Different Materials to Bounce Light, which is part of the Domestika online course: Flash Photography: Capture Movement with Light. Learn how to use and manipulate light to capture images that are full of movement and drama from the initial idea to the edited shot.
Partial transcription of the video
“Different Materials to Bounce Light In this lesson, I will introduce you to light modifiers. Here are some materials that we will use for diffusion and reflection but we'll return to the studio to show you how they work. We talked a bit before about all the reflective surfaces that exist in life, whether it's white walls, dark curtains, mirrors, or pieces of glass. When you're starting, there's no need to go and buy expensive reflectors or diffusion material. Bedsheets, netting, things that you can find at home, things that you can buy in fabric stores, next to nothing would do the same thi...”
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Course summary for: Flash Photography: Capture Movement with Light
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Digital Photography, Photographic Lighting, Photography, Portrait Photography, Studio Photography

Phil Fisk
A course by Phil Fisk
Phil Frisk is a photographer and filmmaker based in London with over 20 years of experience. He studied sociology and mass media at Goldsmiths, University of London, and originally wanted to be a writer before being introduced to photography. After discovering the joys of image making, he spent his time adding tones and doubling up negatives to create new realities in the dark room and, once he graduated, began working as a studio assistant to deepen his knowledge.
From there, Phil progressed into shooting portraits for magazines and marketing campaigns for companies like SKY TV, ITV, and the BBC. He has worked on titles including Intergalactic, Trip to Spain, and Lucky Man, and shot celebrities like Quentin Tarantino, Toby Jones, and Jamie Oliver. Phil has also won multiple AOP Awards for his work.
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