Lighting 201 expands on foundational exposure concepts introduced in Lighting 101 by offering comprehensive instruction in professional off-camera flash techniques. This intensive program includes over ten hours of structured education on advanced lighting methodologies across nearly twenty distinct shooting scenarios. The course demonstrates how to achieve extraordinary results using minimal equipment, specifically by mastering the capabilities of a single inexpensive off-camera light source.
SLR Lounge instructor Pye Jirsa teaches you to master these critical lighting competencies:
- Transform extreme lighting conditions, such as intense midday sun or night sky environments, into stunning, usable backgrounds for portrait work through strategic light control
- Develop informed decision-making about light positioning when managing complex setups with portable gear limitations
- Execute composite photography techniques in post-production to optimize final lighting results
This course deepens your understanding of professional light modifiers, including speedlights, strobes, and main lights, and their appropriate applications. You'll gain practical expertise through detailed gear assembly walkthroughs for each shooting scenario, learning the mechanical principles that govern professional lighting equipment and how to configure it for specific situations.
Progress to advanced expertise with Lighting 301 and Lighting 401, also taught by Pye Jirsa, to continue developing your exposure mastery and lighting sophistication.
