Nikon "Speed of Light" Instructional DVD - Joe McNally and the Nikon Creative Lighting System
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Author: Joe McNally, Nikon SchoolManufacturer: Nikon
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 2006
Product features:
- Lighting schematics of selected scenes
- Overviews of the Nikon SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights
- Behind-the-scenes commentary from Joe, revealing his thoughts about his photographic approach and the reasoning behind his lighting set-ups
Digital camera reviews of Nikon "Speed of Light" Instructional DVD - Joe McNally and the Nikon Creative Lighting System
Digital camera Review: Confusing DVD
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this DVD some time back after buying a SB-600 speedlight for my Nikon. If you are anything like me, you love natural light photography, but you are curious about strobe photography.
After getting my SB-600, I was able to take some okay shots, but overall, they were (are) nothing special (especially compared to my natural light shots). I think that the manual nikon gives you with the product is overly-complex and really does not help much.
This DVD is sort of the same thing. I am not sure who it is intended for, but it shows you how flexible the system is for the professional. The weird thing is that I suspect most pros know all about networking strobes to get complex effects... but us amateurs need step-by-step instructions on how to do the basics like iTTL settings for softer light, backlighting, etc.
I have some of Nikon's other videos and they are interesting, this one is not. I need a video that says "in conditions like this (wherever they are in the video), you should think about setting-up your Speedlight and camera body as follows... to do this go to the XYZ screen on the back of your Speedlight and push this button or that, make sure that your camera is set to XYZ settings, etc., etc., etc." this would be an awesome video - maybe someone makes one - I am going to keep looking.
Summary of Nikon "Speed of Light" Instructional DVD - Joe McNally and the Nikon Creative Lighting System
Nikon teamed with Joe McNally, one of today's most talented and respected professional photographers, to produce The Speed of Light,a Nikon School DVD highlighting the Nikon Creative Lighting System. Joe McNally, a LIFE magazine staff photographer, was described by American Photo as "perhaps the most versatile photojournalist working today". Joe is well known within the industry for his ability to produce technically and logistically complex photography through his expert use of color and light. Join Joe on location in Las Vegas as he takes you through ten shooting scenarios. Be inspired to get more from your Nikon SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights by watching Joe as he works - starting with a simple one-Speedlight solution and advancing to more creative and challenging multiple wireless Speedlight set-ups that showcase the ease and versatility of the Nikon Speedlight system. Professionals and amateurs alike will learn how a seasoned veteran photographer uses the Nikon Creative Lighting System to tailor light to the scene. Nikon hopes that The Speed of Light will spark your imagination and help you to explore the lighting solutions and creative possibilities that today's Nikon Speedlights offer. As Joe points out, spend a little time with a Nikon SB-800 and SB-600, and they quickly become essential tools. This DVD lets you go on location with an award-winning professional photographer and discover his state-of-the-art lighting techniques that rely on theCameras and Photo
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