Studio Lighting Essentials for Portrait Photography is everything you need to get started in the world of Studio Lighting. This video set was written and hosted by Mark Wallace. Mark is known for his easy to understand teaching style and ability to take concepts and put them into practical use.Topics include:Direction of lightUnderstanding shadowsProperties of lightEquipment EssentialsLight modifiers, grip and expendablesUnderstanding the 3-light setupMetering techniquesColor theorySetting your white balanceColor management and calibrationThe videos include over 20 lighting setups. Mark walks you through each lighting setup and then shows you the results from his camera. Setups include:Simple headshotsFashionGlamourBeautyPortraitsLighting for high contrast black and whiteOne-light setups for small studiosAdvanced setups for large studios