Day 56 Tuesday 14th February 2012 Metz Flash workshop

Tuesday 14th February 2012 Metz Flash workshop 'The specificity of the Interior space, a lighting workshop'

During the presentation a number of photographers were introduced to us by their work where they have all used a fill in flash outside of the studio. Those photographers included:
Dominik Gigler
Adam Amamamengual  http://www.adamamengual.com/
Philip-Lorca-Dicorsia (again)
Jooney Woodward  http://www.jooneywoodward.co.uk/
Kate Peters (Ridley road project)
Kiran Master http://www.kiranmaster.com/
Sage Sohier  http://sagesohier.com/
Larry Sultan (His west coast porn critique)
Charles Freger

Today's group (working in groups of three) tasks consisted of the following;

1. Take an image using the Metz using available light using the 'Fill in' flash technique
2. Using manual settings on the Metz create images using two different fill ratios 2:1 and 3:1
3. Use the bounced or diffused technique (using half spun or Neutral density gel)
4. Use auto setting

We were advised to control depth of field, complete photography by 14:30, process at least one film and then produce a contact sheet and return to studio four by 16:00

Metz on mount

Metz controls (green for auto, red for manual)

John and Ian with the Metz CL45

John

Mamiya RZ67

JS digital shots demonstrating technique. Flash power increased from left to right until correct, then shutter speed increased to reduce brightness of background

Everyones contact sheets

Ian Turners (Myself and John in the shots)

Basics:
Take initial light meter reading of ambient light, then using rocker on the light meter (LM) select an aperture for image (to create your desired effect).

Then set film speed on dial (tape in place!).  Put Metz to manual setting using the ribbed dial (rotate to one of the following settings to use in manual):
'M' = Full Power
'M Half' = Half Power
'M Quarter' = Quarter Power

Changing mode on the LM to flash mode and setting shutter speed to 1/500 test fire flash and take reading from subject. Adjust until desired meter reading is available based on ratio you desire for your fill: Ratios equate to:
1:1  = 0     F Stop
2:1  = 1     F Stop
3:1  = 1.5  F Stop
4:1  = 2     F Stops

The power of the flash dictates the brightness rendered on the model
The shutter speed dictates the brightness of the background
The aperture dictates the overall brightness of the image

I have Ian's negatives and I'll scan and e-mail those to him as well as blog a few here when I have scanned them.