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check lists

Unit 2 CHECK-LIST

1)  add PowerPoint of the photographers we studied/ Research artists/photographers (at least 3) that have created similar work – add examples

2) create images inspired by one of the photographers Ideally, you will need to do 3 test shoots (take lots of photographs from each experiment with composition/lighting

3) Add images to the Facebook group for feedback, or ask family and friends

4) Final Shoot – add at least 6 images that you are happy

5)Write a short self-evaluation on what you enjoyed or if you would do the project again what would you do differently, and add to your unit

6) Complete the front sheet of unit 2 (Orange colour) cross-referencing where evidence can be found for each learning outcome

7) Add your feedback

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Optional Unit CHECK-LIST

1) Choose an Optional unit  (add into your unit optional unit  section)
2) Mind-map ideas (onto an A3 piece of paper) photograph when complete and add to your padlet – a few short sentences on why you choose your idea
3) Research ideas (Pinterest) – create a moodboard (print off photographers that have inspired

4) Research artists/photographers (at least 3) that have created similar work – add examples

Ideally, you will need to do 3 test shoots (take lots of photographs from each experiment with composition/lighting

5) Photograph the lighting set-ups that you are using to create your still-life, and add them to your Unit 1 ( annotate with descriptions of what lights you have used)

6) Add images to the Facebook group for feedback, or ask family and friends

7) Final Shoot – add at least 6 images that you are happy

8)Write a short self-evaluation on what you enjoyed or if you would do the project again what would you do differently, and add to your unit

9) Complete the front sheet of the optional unit of your choice  (Orange colour) cross-referencing where evidence can be found for each learning outcome

10) Add your feedback

Where needed add health and safety and risk documents to your padlets, and complete the additional qualification!

Any questions then please get in touch, you will still have a few weeks after the course is completed to add any additional information.

Open ideas for the final session - so if you want me to demo a photography idea then please let me know

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Attempt to frame the subject in the background

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AI tools within Lightroom used to adjust image and enhance the overall impact. Masking of areas and adjusting contrast levels as well as introducing a little Vignetting to draw the eye in

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Taken using a 50mm lens. Wider would have produced a better image. Low ISO of 100 and slow shutter speed of 15 seconds

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Studio flash used to light the subject. Polished black tile creates a natural reflection. Crop and minor adjustment made in Lightroom

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Taken using a wide angle lens and a light box. Settings changed on the camera to remove and background, further enhanced using Lightroom

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A collection of images, all cropped 1:1, coloured in black and white.

All images were taken using a studio flash and wide angle lens. Lighting enhanced in Lightroom

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How to create your first project with set.a.light 3D

Get to know the essentials - from an overview of the user interface to creating your own pose. Then you can get started with your first project.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a stationary computer and a laptop. Can I use the software on both devices?
The software may be installed and activated on 3 computers, but cannot be used at the same time. So you can install it on your main computer, a second copy on your notebook and for example on your computer in your studio.
Does the software run on Mac and Windows?
Yes, the software runs on Mac and on Windows. After purchase, installers for both systems are available in your customer account.
Are there any special recommendations regarding the computer hardware?
set.a.light 3D primarily uses the capacity and memory of your graphics card in order to conduct the live-rendering process. For a smooth operation of the software, we recommend current graphics cards with a graphics memory of 1GB RAM or above. For more information check out the minimum system requirements.
Is there an education version?
Yes! We offer special prices for schools, teachers and students. Please visit our Student and Education page for more information.

Is it possible to upgrade later from BASIC to STUDIO version?
Sure! You can upgrade any time to get the full flexibility and all functionalities of set.a.light 3D.
For whom is the STUDIO version suitable, for whom the BASIC version?
We think that everyone should have the chance to educate themselves digitally and to be creative. That's why we offer the BASIC version at a lower price.

The BASIC version can be an option for you, if you first want to get familiar with the software and see if it suits you or if you have no idea about lighting at all and are doing first steps with it. The Basic version has everything to create simple light setups (no permanent/film lights).

If you are very creative and/or also want to work with film and continuous light, then the STUDIO version is the best choice for you. In contrast to the Basic version, no functions are restricted here, there are many more possibilities to experiment and you can create complex setups and work on more extensive projects.
Do I need to renew my license?
Your license is valid for a lifetime (no subscription). Updates are included FREE of charge. They contain enhancements, bug fixes and improvements to the software. Updates are delivered during the product lifecycle. If we release an upgrade at a later date, you can upgrade for a fee or simply continue working with your current version.

Find out what's been added and improved in set.a.light 3D since our first release.

The new version 2.5.9d is a hotfix for Apple macOS from Sonoma 14.2

Hotfix for macOS Sonoma 14.2 and higher
set.a.light is frozen under macOS Sonoma 14.2 if the display of the mouse cursor has changed.

Translations improved

Stability of the community improved

Minor bug fixes and improvements

The update has a size of 28 MB for Windows and 97 MB for MAC

NOTE: From V2.5.3 to V2.5.5 must be reinstalled, an update from V 2.5.3 via Patcher is not possible. All personal settings are retained.

Flexible license control for schools

NEW: More textures for the floor

Hotfix for 2.5.2

2.5.2 Update:

License module renewed (in the customer account the activated PC's are visible - from V2.5.2)

NEW: More hair for female models

NEW: Cap for men

NEW: 2 new sunglasses for the female models

NEW: The color of the glasses can now be changed

NEW: The eyes can now be closed

NEW: Wall element with many textures

NEW: More textures for the floor

NEW: ARRI Lite 750/2000 Plus

Parabolic Softbox now with Grid

In the export there is a possibility to render the shadow or the model masked

Many detail improvements and bug fixes

UPGRADE to set.a.light 3D V2.5 IMPORTANT: The upgrade requires a new installation, it will not be delivered by automatic patch!

Trial time reset, everybody can test set.a.light 3D V2.5 again!

NEW: Community to share and download light setups

NEW: ARRI L5-C, L7-C, L10-C

NEW: Eyelids of the models move automatically with the direction of gaze

NEW: The skin of the models can be changed (light, dark, own color)

NEW: More hair for Mike, Thomas and Jamal

NEW: Glasses for Kira and Jamal

Minimum adjustable size of the modes now 5 cm, maximum is 500 cm

Many new combination possibilities of the existing clothes

Rendering can now also be created and exported in the export tab

The studio view is now displayed more nicely in the export

Color Gels can now be edited in the set list

Many detail improvements and bug fixes

Operating system Microsoft® Windows® 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 (64 Bit)

Processor Intel® Core i3 / i5 / i7 / i9, or. or equivalent AMD Prozessor (from Bulldozer)

Graphics card Graphics card with at least 2 GB VRAM (6 GB VRAM ideally) DirectX 11. Please make sure your graphics card drivers are up to date

Display Minimum display resolution of 1440x960

RAM Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)

Disk space 10 GB free hard-disk space

Internet Internet connection (for updates and add-ons)

Control Mouse or tablet (mouse is recommended)

Recommended system requirements
For the best performance, we suggest your system to have a modern and powerful graphics card with DirectX12 and at least 6 GB VRAM.

Recommended graphics cards for Windows:
from NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 3060 TI or ATI Radeon® RX 6750 XT.

Note:
Integrated graphics chipsets such as Intel® Iris Plus/Pro are not ideal and offer little power.

Mac models 2012 or newer

Operating system OS X 10.14 Mojave or newer (64 Bit) (13.5 Ventura recommended) (Please keep your system up to date)

Processor Intel multicore-processor with 64-Bit-Support
The M1/M2 chip is natively supported

Graphics card Graphics card with at least 2 GB VRAM and OpenGL 4.1/Metal (6 GB VRAM ideally)

Display Minimum display resolution of 1440x960

RAM Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)

Disk space 10 GB free hard-disk space

Internet Internet connection (for updates and add-ons)

Control Mouse or tablet (mouse is recommended)

Recommended system requirements
For the best performance, we suggest your system to have a modern and powerful graphics card with OpenGL 4.1/Metal and at least 6 GB VRAM.

Recommended graphics cards for Mac:
from e.g. AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, or M2 (from at least 16-core GPU).

Note:
Integrated graphics chipsets such as Intel® Iris Plus/Pro are not ideal and offer little power.

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set.a.light 3D Download - elixxier Software

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Download set.a.light 3D and test it for 15 days free of charge. With set.a.light 3D you get access to virtual strobes, speedlights and continuous light - whenever you want! Use realistic cameras to plan your photo or film scenes in 3D. Adjust light positions, change light shapers, add color gels, and more - just as you would on set.

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DALL·E 3 has mitigations to decline requests that ask for a public figure by name. We improved safety performance in risk areas like generation of public figures and harmful biases related to visual over/under-representation, in partnership with red teamers-domain experts who stress-test the model-to help inform our risk assessment and mitigation efforts in areas like propaganda and misinformation.

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DALL·E 3 understands significantly more nuance and detail than our previous systems, allowing you to easily translate your ideas into exceptionally accurate images.

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2 x continuous lights positioned behind the subject highlights the powder. Fast shutter speed used to freeze motion

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White powder changed to orange in Photoshop to add a little more interest to the image

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Original image straight out of camera

1/320, f8, ISO 8000

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Heavily edited in Lightroom. Masked the main subject using combination of object and brush selection tools. Inverted mask to separate out background, then reduce exposure and increased blacks to make a true black background.

Healing tool has been used to remove bubbles and other smaller detail that would have detracted from the overall image.

Main image has slight increase in exposure, highlights and saturation. Finally added a little warmth to colour temperature.

Whole image has been de-noised using Lightroom AI and a slight increase on sharpness to make the image pop.

Final 1:1 crop to frame the image

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All images taken with the same settings (38mm, f4.5, ISO160), only focus point changed.

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Look for documentary

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Staking of 5 images all with different focus points. Telephoto lens used to maximise detail

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Three different coloured inks used to create this image.  Heavy editing in Lightroom using technique detailed above.

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Portrait crop with the subject in the middle leads the eye upwards, combined with the subject in the foreground and low angle introduces impact and scale.

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Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984), photographer and environmentalist, was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Charles Hitchcock Adams, a businessman, and Olive Bray. The grandson of a wealthy timber baron, Adams grew up in a house set amid the sand dunes of the Golden Gate. When Adams was only four, an aftershock of the great earthquake and fire of 1906 threw him to the ground and badly broke his nose, distinctly marking him for life. A year later the family fortune collapsed in the financial panic of 1907, and Adams’s father spent the rest of his life doggedly but fruitlessly attempting to recoup. (Source - anseladams.com

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Anna-Lou Leibovitz (born October 2, 1949) is an American portrait photographer best known for her engaging portraits, particularly of celebrities, which often feature subjects in intimate settings and poses. Leibovitz's Polaroid photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, taken five hours before Lennon's murder, is considered one of Rolling Stone magazine's most famous cover photographs. The Library of Congress declared her a Living Legend, and she is the first woman to have a feature exhibition at Washington's National Portrait Gallery.

(source wikipedia.org)

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Username : RB374646@student.eastdurham.ac.uk

PC to use : MAC2

Classroom : G128

Course times : Thursday 17:30 to 20:30

Alan Sill

Alan.Sill@eastdurham.ac.uk

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20 second shutter speed, manual focus and low ISO

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Edited image using Lightroom and Photoshop. Increased overall saturation, added Radial Gradient over eye to make it 'pop' by increase exposure and white level. Added a second Radial Gradient over the right hand side of the face and underexposed to add interest.

Removed all of the image apart from face by applying mask to face, inverting and then reducing exposure. Final 1:1 crop.

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Stack of 6 images with different focus points. Final image is all in focus which would be almost impossible to achieve even with a very narrow aperture (F16+)

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To continue, Google will share your name, email address, language preference, and profile picture with dall-efree.com.

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Use of a telephoto 70-200 lens, most images taken at 200mm. Aperture is wide open at f2.8 for most images, wider group shots are at f5.6 and above

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Added negative space and used AI to 'extend' background

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Long lens used to fill frame. 70-200 at 200mm.

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Focusing in on a subject in the background adds interest to the image.

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Image taken using a wide angle lens and slow shutter speed. Light is provided by a studio flash and a continuous unit.

Main flash is triggered at the end of the exposure allowing the final pose to be sharp and the image created before to express movement

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Cynthia Morris Sherman (born 1954) has probed the construction of identity, playing with the visual and cultural codes of art, celebrity, gender, and photography.

(Source - moma.org)

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Edited using Lightroom and Photoshop. Increased saturation and vibrancies of colours. Added a Radial Gradient make to right eye to increase exposure and sharpness - this is a focal point and some interest to the image. Use of negative space adds to the drama of the image, introduction thought and intrigue.

Final 16:9 crop and remove of all the image other than head.

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John Rankin Waddell (born 1966), known as Rankin, is a British photographer and director who has photographed, amongst other subjects, Bjork, Kate Moss, Madonna, David Bowie and Queen Elizabeth II.