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- Gathering the Right Equipment: Understand the key equipment necessary for taking high-quality product shots including a DSLR with manual flash, a tripod, flash modules and radio triggers, a soft box, a shoot-through umbrella, a light meter, and light stands with boom arms.
- Mastering Light Metering: Learn about the limitations of in-camera metering systems when working with flash and the advantages of using manual speedlights and strobes, which are more cost-efficient and can be optimally used with light meters.
- Flash vs Constant Lights: Discover the advantages and disadvantages of flash and constant lights, and understand the circumstances in which each type of light source is more beneficial.
- Speedlights and Strobes: Dive into the difference between speedlights and strobes, their unique features, and how to choose between them based on your specific photography needs.
- Remotely Triggering Flashes: Understand the different ways of remotely triggering flashes, including optical triggering, using radio triggers, and PC sync cables, each with their own advantages and possible complications.
- Setting the Scene: Learn about setting up your space for product photography, including lighting support systems, paper backgrounds, controlling reflections, and choosing an appropriate floor surface.
- Getting the Shot: Master the process of composing your shot, choosing camera settings, and deciding on the optimal shutter speed and f-number based on the desired look of the shot.
