Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Photography major - The use of flash (shooting skills and precautions)

The use of flash (shooting skills and precautions)

Flash is a common auxiliary tool for photography, which can provide extra light for the scene and make the photos brighter and clearer. However, there are also some skills and precautions when using flash, which will be introduced below.

Choose the right flash.

When buying a flash, you should choose the corresponding flash according to your camera brand and model. There may be compatibility problems between different cameras and flashlights. If you are not sure whether it is compatible, you'd better consult a professional or consult relevant materials.

In addition, you should choose the appropriate flash according to your shooting needs. If you just take ordinary family photos, a relatively simple flash can meet the demand. If you are taking professional photos, you need to consider the output power and adjustment mode of the flash.

Precautions in using flash

1. Avoid direct contact with human eyes.

The light intensity of the flash is very strong, and if it directly illuminates the human eye, it may cause harm to the eyes. Therefore, to avoid direct exposure to human eyes when shooting, we can alleviate this problem by adjusting the angle of the flash or using accessories such as soft masks.

2. Control the intensity of the flash

The intensity of the flash can be controlled by adjusting the output power. When shooting, the intensity of flash should be adjusted according to the shooting environment, and overexposure or underexposure should be avoided.

3. Pay attention to the position and angle of the flash.

The position and angle of the flash have a great influence on the effect of the photo. Generally speaking, the flash should be placed on the top or side of the camera to avoid directly illuminating the subject. At the same time, pay attention to the angle of the flash, so that the light it illuminates can cover the whole picture evenly.

Operation steps of using flash lamp

1. Put a flash on the camera.

Insert the flash base into the camera's hot boots and tighten the fixing screws to ensure that the flash is firmly installed on the camera.

2. Adjust the output power of the flash.

Adjust the output power of the flash according to the shooting environment and needs to avoid overexposure or underexposure.

3. Adjust the angle and position of the flash

According to the position of the subject and the angle of the camera, adjust the angle and position of the flash so that the light it irradiates can cover the whole picture evenly.

shoot

After completing the above operations, you can shoot. Attention should be paid to avoid direct exposure of human eyes when shooting, and at the same time, the intensity of flash should be controlled to avoid overexposure or underexposure.