简介
为了欣赏八十年代晚期摄影布光巨星Dean Collins 的魅力所在，你应该参加他的一个专题讲座。
想象一下，你和其他几百名摄影师坐在酒店宴会厅内听得入了神，同时6台哈苏投影机同步运转，揭开奥秘，开启头脑中智慧之门的情景。
Collins在你的前面不停地讲课，没有一刻能够静静地站在那儿。他不断地打着手势，说话就像机关枪一样快。但是不知道为什么你的脑子完全能消化得了。 你好像就是茫茫大海中的小船，他是指南针，引领着你走出迷茫和黑暗。根本没时间作笔记，光是听讲和努力让自己的思维跟上他的话题就感觉很紧张了。你也不可 能不注意听，因为你正在开始弄明白什么是摄影。而且即使他想放慢速度也不行，因为他有太多知识需要传授给你了。
我们这些年纪大一点儿的人还记得他的技巧对商业摄影圈有多大震撼。他率先开始尝试用PVC管子制作自己的设备。很快Bogen公司就把“Lightform”系列产品推上市，而这一系列产品正是根据 Collins的《PVC管手册》设计的。
所有这些对布光的痴迷，导致了后来一系列书籍和录影带的出版。摄影师们反复看它们，用学到的知识改进自己的拍摄手法。遗憾的是， Collins在与癌症斗争了3年以后，2005年离开了这个世界。幸好，他愿意通过书本和录像带让大家一起分享他的知识，这意味着他还能够继续教授未来 的摄影师后人们。
《Dean Collins最好的摄影布光》是一套在他最佳录像带系列基础上新出的DVD合集，4碟装，时长6小时。
这套DVD的不足，是由当时录像带制作时的录制水平所造成的。你会注意到，这套DVD缺少了高清电视和千万像素家用相机时代里习以为常的清晰度和分辨率。但它的缺点仅此而已。
这些录像带的内容不受时间限制。虽然衣饰均为典型的八十年代风格，但就布光技巧而言，现在和过去没什么区别，一样实用。除非掌控光线和物理的法则被废除，否则这些摄影布光技巧即便是在可预见的未来，也能照样应用在摄影领域之内。
The Best of Dean Collins on Lighting DVD set features the late Dean Collins, one of the most celebrated educators of lighting and camera techniques in the industry. This DVD set teaches lighting and composition with easy to understand techniques created by the grand master of professional photography. It's about timeless concepts that impact the quality of the final photograph, whether captured on film or by digital. Over 6 hours of training on four DVD video discs.
DVD 1 - Finelight Portraiture
Dean teaches lighting control through the proper use and understanding of reflective and incident light metering. He stresses new ideas in portraiture and predictability.
Time 1hr, 20min
Commentary : Tony Corbell & Skip Cohen
Portrait with Horse : Outdoor
Fashion Portrait : Studio
Portrait of Woman : Location
Portrait with Baby : Studio
Fashion Portrait : Studio
DVD 2 - Finelight Commercial Illustration
A Porsche studio set is detailed, from creating a mountain range and fog, to building a lake in the studio. In Motorcycle Motion, Dean explains how to use time to create an illusion of speed with a motorcycle in the studio. Techniques for specular control on highly reflective surfaces of small products and the use of specular “gobos” are outlined.
Time 1hr, 53min
Motorcycle Motion : Studio
Tabletop Watches : Studio
Porsche : Studio Large Set
Floating Lens : Studio
Sports Shoes : Tabletop
Sunglasses : Tabletop
Candy : Tabletop
Catalog Lighting : Variations
DVD 3 - Finelight Portraiture Large Set
Dean details the use of an outdoor setting... indoors and emphasizes the proper use of incident and reflective meters for complete control of your environment. See how to control natural sunlight and how to use a portable strobe to simulate sunlight for a shopping mall catalog.
Time 1hr, 26min
Fashion Portrait : Classic Studio
Executive Portrait : Airport Location
Fashion Portrait Beach : Studio
Fashion Portrait : Variations
Fashion Portrait : Outdoor Mall Location
Fashion Portrait : Outdoor Warm Sun
Sunlight Panel : Lighting Variations
DVD 4 - Collins on Basics
Time 1hr, 47min
Studio Portraits
You'll watch as Dean creates four stunning portraits, each time using only one flash as his primary light source. The making of high-key, Rembrandt and Casual portraits are explained in detail through the use of photographic evolutions and easy-to-understand diagrams. A special segment on lighting for eye glasses sheds new light on a difficult problem.
Outdoor Portraits
Dean explains the keys to creating outdoor portraits that sell. Basic and advanced photographic theories are explained in detail through the use of photographic documentation and easy-to-understand diagrams. Methods of lighting that allow you to shoot throughout the day make this program an important tool for every portrait photographer!
The Portfolio
Dean examines the making of a models portfolio. An interview with a leading talent agent provides insight into what the agencies are looking for in a rep card. You'll watch as Dean creates a variety of different looks in one day. In just 30 minutes, you can learn how to produce stunning head shots, indoor and outdoor fashion, and colorful glamour photography.
Swimwear Fashion
Dean explains the keys to producing top-quality swimwear photographs. You'll see him working on location as he uses simple lighting techniques with mirrors, diffusion scrims and reflector panels to create dazzling images. Added interviews with a leading talent agent and make-up artist reveal the secrets that can help bring you to the top of your craft.
