INDIRECT LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
Using direct flash to illuminate a subject may result in images that have unattractive shadows. The ProMaster FL1 allows you to tilt the flash head to an angle of -7o, 45o, 60o, 75o, or 90o and/or rotate it horizontally 180o to the left and 120o to the right allowing for softer lighting options.
Tilting the flash head or swiveling it to the side allows you to bounce the light off the ceiling or walls. While shooting indoors, this technique can help to create more natural-looking pictures of people with softer shadows. When the flash head is tilted or rotated to the side, the flash zoom setting will be locked to 50mm. You may need to adjust your camera’s settings (such as the aperture value), since the light falling on the subject will be reduced. You can change the zoom setting by pressing the ZOOM button until you achieve the desired position.
Bouncing the flash off a white or neutral-colored surface will not alter the color of the light. Bouncing the flash off a colored surface can create a color cast in your images. Bouncing the flash off a gold-toned surface can give the portraits a warmer look. Other colors can be used for creative effects.
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18 Indirect Lighting Techniques
