Studio Lighting For Beginners - The Three Light Setup | Mark Wallace

In this episode, Mark Wallace explains why the three-light setup is the foundation for every lighting setup. Mark walks through each light, meters, and shows the results. Once the three-light setup is finished, Mark shows how the concepts can be adapted for other lighting setups. Once you understand these basics you'll be able to create almost any setup imaginable. BOOKMARKS 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Setting up the Key light 4:09 Metering the Key light 6:02 Setting up the Fill light 7:29 Metering for EV differences 11:30 Setting up the Hair light 15:00 Comparing key, fill, and hair lights 15:26 Converting a 3-light setup to a 4-light setup 17:22 Converting a 3-light setup to a 2-light setup 19:35 Conclusion and additional tips SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login?&NextPage=/nspc/MyAccount __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster Light Meter https://www.adorama.com/skl858du.html Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car5.html Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip for EOS R5 and EOS R6 https://www.adorama.com/icabgr10.html Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens https://www.adorama.com/car241054.html Elinchrom ELC 500/500 Studio Monolight Dual Kit with Reflectors and Case https://www.adorama.com/el207372us.html Elinchrom EL-Skyport 40 Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter Plus HS for Canon Cameras https://www.adorama.com/el19366.html Elinchrom 24x31.5" Rotalux Rectabox https://www.adorama.com/el26640.html Elinchrom 27" Rotalux Squarebox https://www.adorama.com/el26642.html Elinchrom 30 Degree Rotagrid for Rotalux Squarebox, 27x27" https://www.adorama.com/el26774.html Elinchrom 20x51" Rotalux Stripbox https://www.adorama.com/el26645.html Elinchrom Snoot with 10 Degree Grid https://www.adorama.com/el26061.html Westcott Photo Basics 40" 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Kit with Case, Reflector Holder Arm & Stand https://www.adorama.com/wepbrfk40.html #beginnerphotography #threelightsetup #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ➥ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/adoramaxp ➥ Adorama Music https://www.youtube.com/adoramamusic ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Live Events https://www.adorama.com/g/42-live ➥ Create No Matter What https://www.adorama.com/g/create-no-matter-what ➥ Podcast https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-podcast# __________________________________ Follow Mark https://www.creativelive.com/instructor/mark-wallace https://www.instagram.com/jmarkwallace https://twitter.com/jmarkwallace https://www.youtube.com/user/snapfactory Model: Teresa https://www.instagram.com/teresace06 __________________________________ RELATED VIDEOS How the Position of Light Changes Your Photos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGEBATgrBPM Light Meter Basics https://youtu.be/Tqt7EtVllIw Where Should You Point Your Light Meter? https://youtu.be/ZgByvP55mL4 Move Your Camera With Your Model to Get Incredible Portraits https://youtu.be/BTbt0ek0L10 Create Vertical Contrast For Striking Portraits https://youtu.be/YRLjsPv4kOk The Quality of Light https://youtu.be/WuRQQHty9n8 Comparing Light Modifiers https://youtu.be/n2RB2WTJ8Xw Create High Contrast Portraits https://youtu.be/jLSYUlhObDM Creating Beautiful Portraits with Clamshell Lighting https://youtu.be/V91x6yZXXOk How to Use The Exposure Diamond to Balance Flash and Ambient Light https://youtu.be/sBpliXtWB8g __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!