Get a great understanding of lighting technique with this DVD box set of Mastering Lighting: Volume One from Slickforce Studio. Photographer and cinematographer Nick Saglimbeni has put together a quality tutorial set that joins Mastering Retouching and Mastering Compositing as an easy-to-understand series on photography. Volume One allows viewers to follow Nick from concept, to scouting, to lighting, and then through post production as he reverse engineers his shooting process while detailing mistakes photographers commonly make. It also covers topics such as lighting large spaces, redirecting the sun, balancing natural and artificial light sources, creating contrast, making skin and hair glow, working with fog, choosing specific camera and exposure settings, and finding the best composition when working on-location.

In addition to the video tutorial, this DVD box set also includes a miniature Slickforce Softlight and a printed copy of Nick's Lighting Journal. The miniature softlight is a replica of a full-size light and can be used to pre-visualize and plan your lighting setups prior to shooting. It comes fitted with a 4" octagonal softbox with reflective silver interior and removable diffusion cover, a 2.25" light stand base with a pair of 1.2" extender poles, and can be powered via the 12.25" power cord or included battery generator. Rounding out the box set is the Lighting Journal, which contains detailed diagrams of the lighting setups covered in the tutorial, as well as additional information not covered in the video portion. A reference glossary of lighting terms is also featured to help you acquire an expanded lighting vocabulary.

Nick Saglimbeni is a multi-award winning photographer and cinematographer, internationally known for his achievements in tutorial development and 3D photography.

Presenter: Nick Saglimbeni    Lighting Concept and Technique Tutorials    Reverse Engineering of Photo Shoots    Lessons on Camera Control and Settings    Shooting Process Logistics    Region-0, NTSC-Format DVD-ROM    Miniature Softlight with Octa Softbox    Printed Lighting Journal with Diagrams

1. Introduction
2. John Hora, ASC
3. What is Mastering Lighting
4. Nuclear Summer Shoot, Part 1
5. Nuclear Summer Shoot, Part 2
6. The Concept Stage
7. Location Shoot
8. Glam & Pre-Light
9. Finding Your Shot
10. Choose Your Lights
11. Working With Fog
12. Warehouse Wonderland Shoot, Part 1
13. Warehouse Wonderland Shoot, Part 2
14. Post-Production

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work with 220v AC power source? or only 110v

A: Will work with 110v & 2440v AC. The input specified on the LED driver supplied with unit is 85 - 260V. Works fine for me on 240v.

Q: 2. can you turn on/off some of the LED lights and not others to create shadow?

A: I'm sorry, no.

Q: 3. is this light tent supported with tube framing? if not, how are the sides and top/bottom held rigid?

A: No tube framing it is supported with framing that is in the top and side panels. Each panel is then attached to each other with velcro. Very nice design that breaks down very nicely. Nice product

Q: 4. Does the Daylight Balance at 5600K mean I need to set my camera to that white balance?

A: I do not know

Q: 5. Does the power input support 220/230V sockets/voltage?

A: According to the manufacturer, the FotodioX LED Studio-In-a-Box (28 x 28") is only designed for use in the USA for 100-120V 60Hz AC voltage usage.  It would not be compatible for use on 220/230V 50Hz A/C electrical voltage.

Q: 6. I just received the FotodioX LED Studio-in-a-Box..How do I connect the lights to work..I got a LED 65W Power supply...but I don't know how to light up the tent..can you help me..?

A: Hi! It came there should be a cord/wire attached to the box itself that you connect the power supply/plug into.

Q: 7. Any one use to photograph flowers?

A: Yes I brought a water hyacinth in from my pond to photograph and it worked well. If it will fit in the box you can use it.

Q: 8. Are the Led dimmable?

A: The FotodioX LED Studio-In-a-Box (24 x 24") power cord does come with a built-in dimmer.

Q: 9. Are the LED lights arranged in rows or circular array?

A: They are arranged in a square. It comes with a diffuser cloth that covers the LED square. If you are photographing something highly reflective sometimes you can see the square but most times you can't see anything.

Q: 10. I photography jewelry and always have a glare on my beads in the shape of the led lights reflecting in them. Can this be controlled?

A: I would either a polarizer or a Half Tone ND filter to take out the glare.