Flash Photography: Capture Movement with Light
Casting
A course by Phil Fisk , Photographer
About the video: Casting
Overview
“ Next, it's time to consider who you want to feature in your work. Who will be the protagonist?”
In this video lesson Phil Fisk addresses the topic: Casting, 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
“Casting In this lesson, we'll talk about the casting process. The casting process is a huge part of any project. When you're a portrait photographer, it's even more important. It's not just about how somebody looks. It's also about what you'll ask them to do. You could be asking them to convey an emotion or to do something physical with their body. If you're doing a project involving many people, you might want to be casting certain types of people, whether it's by age, ethnicity, or gender. Before you start the casting process, you need to think about the direction you'll give them so that...”
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Course summary for: Flash Photography: Capture Movement with Light
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Areas
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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