This seven-week, hands-on course gives you an understanding of
the basics of flash photography. You will learn about the history
of flash, flash brands and generations, proper exposure, the use
of pop-up flash and the use of flash with natural and artificial
light.
You should plan to bring your camera and flash each week to
class. Each class includes a lecture, an assignment and a group
critique of the previous week's assignment. Much of the in-class
work is hands-on. Class size is limited due to the complexity of
the material (see below).
Recommended equipment:
- Your 35mm SLR or digital SLR camera
- A fixed focal point 50mm lens
- A dedicated add-on flash, preferably Nikon SB800-DX or Canon 580EX
- A tripod (highly recommended, but not required)
- An accessory flash diffusion attachment such as Lumiquest Promax System, Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce or Gary Fong System (Do not buy a diffusion attachment prior to the first class. If you don't have one, the instructor will advise you.)
- A small flashlight
- A notebook, pen and pencil
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For film cameras only
- 14 rolls of Fuji Provia ASA/ISO100, RDP III 135-36, daylight color slide film
- 25 archival quality slide storage pages
Please note: This course
is limited to no fewer than four students each session and no
more than eight. Registration in advance is strongly
advised.
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Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Registration may be made online, by mail or in person at CPC during office hours. Fees must be paid in full and in advance. Refunds are not available, except when a class is cancelled.
