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When you’re shooting a commercial with a small crew or sometimes just yourself, you don’t always have the luxury of big lighting trucks and a team of grips. And honestly? You don’t need it to create professiona...

Behind the Scenes of a Run-and-Gun Fashion Film

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New York City-based photographer/cinematographer Dave Geffin had a challenge – shoot a high-energy fast-moving fashion film in low light and at night, in two distinct locations in Manhattan, without falling per...

Tabletop and Overhead B-Roll Lighting Tips

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This video was inspired by seeing how some of our favorite content creators have been using in their production workflows. Whether doing an unboxing or creating a cooking channel, compact Flex light are awes...

Pre-Production Tips for Small Filmmaking Crews

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Run-and-gun filmmaking is common in the fast-moving commercial and broadcast video industry. The key to pulling off these quick, small crew shoots is by nailing pre-production. Caleb Wojcik is a pro at capturi...

3 Tips for Shooting Awesome B-Roll

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Caleb Wojcik is a pro at capturing cinematic b-roll in essentially any environment. The San Diego-based filmmaker and educator has a ton of experience shooting different styles of content. Caleb has shot weddin...

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

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The creative gurus behind Muse Storytelling know a thing or two about cinematic lighting. This team of Emmy award-winning filmmakers has hosted hundreds of workshops around the globe and operate the immersive M...

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

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Working with a small crew or on a tight budget (or both!) can really limit the amount of equipment that you can utilize on set. Finding quick and versatile gear is a big priority to keep the shoot running smoot...

Tight vs. Wide Angle Lens Portraits

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Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from leading photographers. Watch ...

Behind the Scenes - Sal Cincotta & Rapid Box Switch

Fashion Photography with Sal Cincotta and the Rapid Box Switch

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Renowned wedding photographer Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from lead...

Lighting for Black and White Portraits

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This article is courtesy of lifestyle photographer Jay Watson. It first appeared on Rangefinder. Using one big light source created three things for this black and white assignment for Bicycling magazine of ...

Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL

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Emily Soto is an internationally renowned fashion photographer based in New York City, New York. Emily's style focuses on romanticism and high-fashion, with dreamy lighting that she creates with a simple Rapid ...

45º/45º Lighting

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This article is courtesy of San Fransisco-based editorial and lifestyle photographer Jay Watson. I remember a few things from my high school photography instructor, and although he said I had the worst case ...

Using Flex LEDs as Practicals for Cinematic Shots

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Lighting Tips, Reviews

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Kyle Johnston, KJ Creative director and filmmaker, recently embarked on a project to capture the history and essence of craft distilleries. While preparing for the shoot, Kyle recognised the need to have lighti...

Essential Loop Lighting Technique for Speedlite Shooters

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Loop lighting is an essential lighting technique for portrait photographers. It is easy to create with just a single light source and is flattering on most subjects. This lighting pattern will create a shadow t...

The Importance of Capturing Quality Detail Shots

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Images courtesy of Toledo-based photographer Brooks Clayton of Swatch Studios. Photographing a wedding is stressful. Photographers are pressured to capture every precious candid moment and still find the tim...

Pro Food Photography on a Budget

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Photographing food is a fantastic way for budding photographers to build their portfolios, master studio lighting, and perfect their styling abilities. Even photographers without studios or pricey lighting gear...

Creating Modern Portraits with a Deep Umbrella

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This article is courtesy of Atlanta-based portrait photographer and designer Alex D. Rogers. Whenever the situation allows, I love to use a simple one-light setup for portraits and fashion shoots. It’s a quick...

Light Painting for Product Photography

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Whether you are photographing products for a client or taking photos to sell your crafts or goods online, lighting is an essential tool for capturing quality images. In this video tutorial, Photoshop guru Dave ...

Pet Photography 101

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In this video, Team Westcott joins the Toledo Area Humane Society to teach photographers and shelters how to capture professional-quality pet photography. It has been proven that shelters with better photograp...

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#FilmmakerFriday with Bittersweet Creative

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Welcome to #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott. "I wonder how many people have felt like I do: increasingly numb to statistics and paralyzed by awareness campaigns rath...

The Essential Guide to Photo Umbrellas

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Photo umbrellas are a portable and inexpensive way to modify a light source. But because there are so many sizes and color options, choosing one can be a bit intimidating. Photo umbrellas are a portable and in...

Freezing Motion with Precision: FJ400 Freeze Mode Explained

Transform Any Space into a Studio: Sports Portrait Lighting with Jaison Sterling

How to Simulate Sunlight in Studio Photography

Lighting Breakdown: How to Film a Corporate Video

How to Create Light Trails for Dynamic Portraits

Full Lighting Breakdown: High Aperture Portraits

Creating Cinematic Night Portraits | Lighting Guide

Easy Portrait Lighting Setups with One, Two, and Three Lights

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations

High-Speed Sync Portraits in Full Sun Using the FJ200 Strobe

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

How to Set Up the HurleyPro ProBoard with Light Stands

Lighting Breakdown: How to Film a Corporate Video

Behind the Scenes of a Run-and-Gun Fashion Film

Tabletop and Overhead B-Roll Lighting Tips

Pre-Production Tips for Small Filmmaking Crews

3 Tips for Shooting Awesome B-Roll

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

Tight vs. Wide Angle Lens Portraits

Fashion Photography with Sal Cincotta and the Rapid Box Switch

Lighting for Black and White Portraits

Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL

45º/45º Lighting

Using Flex LEDs as Practicals for Cinematic Shots

Essential Loop Lighting Technique for Speedlite Shooters

The Importance of Capturing Quality Detail Shots

Pro Food Photography on a Budget

Creating Modern Portraits with a Deep Umbrella

Light Painting for Product Photography

Pet Photography 101

#FilmmakerFriday with Bittersweet Creative

The Essential Guide to Photo Umbrellas

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