Urban Portrait: Connecting with our Subject
Flash color temperature
A course by Juan P. Bialade , Portrait Photographer
About the video: Flash color temperature
Overview
“In this lesson you will learn what the color temperature of light is and how to balance that of ambient light with the color temperature of the flash. Finally, you will learn how to use gelatin filters in flash.”
In this video lesson Juan P. Bialade addresses the topic: Flash color temperature, which is part of the Domestika online course: Urban Portrait: Connecting with our Subject. Take pictures of strangers in urban spaces. Discover the best tips for connecting with them..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, you will learn that light has a color temperature. I will teach you how to balance it in relation to the ambient light and you will learn the use of gelatin filters. Let's go to the studio patio. In this exercise I will show you how to change the white balance of the camera to generate contrast through color in your images. Light has a color temperature. Usually, the flash light is set to 5600 Kelvin. Below that temperature it will be warmer and above that it will be much colder. Ambient light in the middle of the day is usually around 5,000 to 6,000 degrees Kelvin and in th...”
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Course summary for: Urban Portrait: Connecting with our Subject
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Photography, Outdoor Photography, Portrait Photography

Juan P. Bialade
A course by Juan P. Bialade
Juan Bialade is a passionate portrait photographer whose career has been forged over decades of dedication to his art. His distinctive approach to photography as a means of exploring the essence of the human condition has led him to collaborate with internationally renowned musicians and actors, whose portraits have graced the covers of prestigious albums and magazines. Attracted by the interaction between light, composition and human relationships, Juan finds inspiration in every corner of the city and in the bonds we form in our urban environment. His unique ability to connect with his subjects has made him a reference in the exciting world of urban photography.
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