Free Dramatic Portraiture & Lighting Class w/ Chris Knight Tutorial

[@chadkbrignall]

Love no fluff no frills no cheesy music just quality lessons on portrait light setup!

[@johnpradarelli9991]

Wait...I'm really confused. 2-1/2 hours of an in-depth tutorial on lighting explained beautifully within a well produced video...and it's 100% free? That doesn't make sense, but boy am I grateful for it. Thanks Chris!

[@proedututorials]

The tutorial itself is 10+ hours. This was just the intro...... that's how we roll.

[@redfordcole]

Wow. Didn't realize I'd been watching this for an hour and a half until I read this comment.

[@marcohenrique5504]

where can I get the full tutorial?

[@mel2998]

Its in the description. Its pretty pricey tho but honestly if the quality and info is this level its worth a shot to save for specially if you like doing portraits. Im certainly gonna try and get it

[@someonewithsomename]

​@@mel2998 what? It's only 200 usd. At the moment it's even on sale for 100$. That's really cheap for the information!

[@theJaseEdwards]

30mins in and I already know more than I did. Absolutely one of the best tutorials I’ve seen on KZbin. Now back to the vid.

[@proedututorials]

Thanks!

[@daasian1]

Love the fact that his "assistant" is one of the best photographers in the game! I am always inspired by Lindsey's work! Loved the video too! PROEDU always has exceptional tutorials and production!

[@p.t.ngwolo1003]

I just noticed that is Lindsey Adler. This is a great tutorial.

[@OtonTattoo]

Awesome, i'm a Brazilian tattoo artist, amateur photographer and focused on portrait an realism, and this big class make so much difference for me. Thank you.

[@ChapsSMW]

Chris Knight nailed this tutorial! The fact that not only he showed every principle to lighting imaginable, he also spoke to the beginner through the pro. Well done Chris!!

[@marqueshaynes8780]

I must be doing something right in life because I stumbled across this Tut by sheer accident. I am a cinematographer, but the same principles apply to film as well. This find is a GOLDMINE!!!!!!! Thank you. The universe is amazing.

[@chessoptics]

I found it by accident also and am amazed and happy

[@MamaPapa-wp7ld]

This is the light I'm proudest to learn, just breathtaking.

[@Henminlul]

The longest and the easiest lighting tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you so much

[@leduck1000]

This is far beyond watching KZbin videos on photography tips and techniques. This is more like taking a free photography class on lighting. It's amazing this didn't cost me a penny. Extremely appreciated.

[@m77ast]

Just noticed that it’s one of my favourite female photographers - lindsay adler - providing the support. Love her work.

[@BROOKLYNPOETZ]

Great catch. I noticed her also. Many individuals, who watched this tutorial probably didn't know that the assistant in this tutorial, is also an incredible photographer, with a plethora of knowledge.

[@jasbeav]

They're a couple. Chris and Lindsay have been seeing each other for quite some time

[@meez-oinfinite2259]

That model is incredibly disciplined, and very beautiful. Can't believe she sat with a perfect posture for 2 and a half hrs😳

[@kevinnguyen552]

Actually the full tutorial is 10 hours So she sat for 10 hours

[@meez-oinfinite2259]

@@kevinnguyen552 Whoa🙌🏽

[@sematagi9291]

Thoughtful, sharp gentleman with a depth of knowledge and scope. Thank you for reigniting my love for photography.

[@macartinha]

You are the best, I learn a lot with this tutorial. There is so many garbage out there that when you have something as professional as your video it blows your mind. Good job!!! Thanks

[@michaelsaint7277]

hi, this is the first time i have found someone who actually "shows and tells" i have enjoyed immensely this video with its no nonsense approach - looking forward to more and putting them into practice and improve my work, thank you so much for taking the time to make the tutorials!

[@Smoothblue90]

You may want to check out: Mastering one-light images with Felix Kunze

[@imtiazindia]

If you are willing to commit almost 3 hours to learn, then be assured you will take home a wealth of information and knowledge from this video. This is for me one of the greatest photography tutorial online. I consider myself to be lucky for having come across this video. Thank you so much.

[@g_quan_visuals9230]

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[@RaunakDave]

Chris Knight… the best teacher one can ever wish for to learn lighting and portraiture… lucky to have had learned from him in person at NYFA!

[@AMBD90]

This covers everything I read in his book. But in the book you have a physical reference. It’s still great in general. I thank this platform for providing useful information. It’s really smart because I paid only after I learned, if you get the gift. So yes, give first and you shall receive. Don’t be one of those dreadful artists that take knowledge to their deathbeds.

[@stanspb763]

I am not even finished with the video and I must say, this is the best tutorial for beginner studio photographers I have seen. I have been shooting studio work for years and only recently opened my own studio after years of renting by the hour so sessions. I will recommend beginners and established shooters watch this, twice. It took me years to become effective in getting what is desired but this video represents years of self-discovery. Nothing new was presented since the fundamentals are well established but the great advantage of this video is the way it was presented, in a way that is accessible to everyone. It is not common for a skilled practitioner in any field to be able to explain it to others with such clarity and smoothly. Good work. I just hope my competition does not see this:>)

[@MLunenborg]

This was extremely helpful, I do want to say, the model has extreme patience, sitting this still for this video.

[@noorbahi1007]

Xxxc

[@lovelovelovelove4all]

This tutorial is pure gold. Thank you to the artist Chris K. his work on this vid is complete: the length of the video, the direction, his knowledge and even the voice and his tone. It keeps you interested in the class at all times. and when you finish you know you acknowledged something of great value.

[@ahchoen]

I don't know how youtube randomly connected to this video, but wow man, what a fantastic effort this is.

[@TheJerrylampen]

Chris. I did not know that the natural light I have been using for the last 40 years had names and that you can create it so subtle. After 40 years of photojournalism I stepped in another game. More portraits and some coorperate work and this workshop helped me a lot to understand my Profoto B10 set and my shapers. It is very well explained not too much not to litllebut just right and above all very modest. I love the fact you make it look easy, as a matter of fact, it is. You only need to know what you are looking for. As a matter ofm fact you just need to look very carefully and it is right in front of you. Thank you a lot, Jerry Lampen, Rotterdam, Netherlands.

[@chessoptics]

*advice

[@timjones5817]

University quality lecture I can’t believe this is free. Thank you.

[@glynparry6598]

Excellent and thanks Chris. And Lindsay as the assistant using Profoto lighting. First class combination.

[@JimiJames]

respect to this dude for keeping his voice, and energy up for 2 hours explaining this. I felt fatigued for him.

[@shanec4441]

He probably should have broken this tutorial up into 2 or 3 segments. I hope the model is paid well. She had to set motionless for hours

[@michawojciak1837]

That what makes him pro:)

[@chessoptics]

I love the honesty at the end of this tutorial.. espy when he says “ it’s a luxury not a necessity “

[@proedututorials]

Chris is a master full of real-world advice and knowledge. Have you watched the full course?

[@laurenstonefield134]

I love how at the end, he brings perspective to this tutorial that hard work is still the driving force for success.

[@ivestigo]

This is the most well-prepared tutorial in photography I have ever seen. Thank you very much for making this free!

[@jimatyeo]

What a lovely and elegant model. She must be a ballet dancer, they are the only models i have worked with that can remain that still and composed for so long. One thing I have learned over the years as that for a model sitting there for that long it would help her greatly to have an apple box under her feet to even out her sitting position. For me the 6" box worked the best and looks like it would be perfect for her. If you look at how she had to keep her feet bent for that whole session, that could be alleviated by the support and she will appreciate you for it. Kudo's for using a light meter. It drives me bonkers seeing these videos on lighting and they say you don't need a meter and spend several minutes each shot guessing exposure. Also it is the only way to truly get ratio lighting. People will spend thousands on cameras and lenses yet won't spend a few hundred on a good meter. Shame on them. So well done. Thanks for the time spent on accuracy, especially nailing the hot spots when even using a modifier. Folks talk about feathering but don't explain it well. Maybe they don't understand it so well, so you guys did a great job on that part.

[@emanuele7909]

By listening and watching Chris Knight educating us on lightning you can understand clearly where the quality of Chris’ work comes from... Very impressive explanation !

[@josefalchi3466]

Bonsoir, un grand merci pour ce cours très clair !

[@JimiHendrix998]

I watched this twice over from start to finish when I first found it.last night. I was left feeling like Paul on the road to Damascus. A stunning presentation by a great communicator who has a first class photographer working as his assistant. I am going to watch it again on my big flat screen tonight instead of my Note. Absolute top marks. Who the heck wants to invert a thumb to this? (I suppose they must think Avedon was a waste of time)

[@blackie75]

This is the best portraiture tutorial on KZbin.

[@GuidoNietmann]

You gathered information i learnd in hundreds of tutorials and books together in just one amazing tutorial. This is stunning! Thank you so much for sharing this free! Greetings from Brazil!

[@SoyMikeJones]

I never thought that I'd sit through an almost 3 hour KZbin video (longest I've sat through to date by far) and it was every bit worth the 3 hours... And the fact that it's free is incredible. Chris, definitely going to search for any books/courses you teach to show some support in some way. Having all of these examples in a controlled, consistent environment finally helped me understand the concepts and tools I previously struggled with. Thanks a ton!!

[@faahimrafi8720]

the whole tutorial is much more longer.

[@SoyMikeJones]

@@faahimrafi8720 wait, there's more?

[@faahimrafi8720]

Yes, It's a part of Dramatic portraiture tutorial.

[@its_ashishs278]

note mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@its_ashishs278]

@@faahimrafi8720 justice nmmnnnnmn

[@monalisastudio7401]

without a doubt the best lighting tutor on the tube. Thank you so much

[@proedututorials]

Glad you loved it! We have much more, including more chapters of this tutorial, on PROEDU.com

[@creativevisiongaming]

I'm glad to see Pentax getting some love.

[@SummersSnaps]

Same, Pentaxian here and the system is underrated.

[@angeljiheltner6749]

WOW!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Definitely the best in-depth tutorial on KZbin!!! Look forward to more to come!!!

[@romiemiller7876]

I've been doing portrait photography for about 60 years, so I retty well understand light. That said, this is the best tutorial on lighting I've seen anywhere. Good job! And. I also like umbrellas.

[@storysupport]

I think I know all of this stuff already, but this is SO enjoyable to watch because @Chris Knight is an AMAZING teacher! Not enough can be said about how well the instructor communicates the story and it’s impact on retaining the message. I’ll buy any of Chris’ classes.

[@mfreeman313]

Good point. I've delved into all this stuff for years, but it never hurts to review it all with a really good teacher.

[@josephchan4198]

One of the best instructors and easy to understand. Hope to see more of Mr. Knight videos next 12 months.

[@proedututorials]

Chris is great! A master of his craft.

[@jaypleckham8567]

This is honestly probably the best tutorial I’ve ever seen on any subject.

[@jackscott4829]

I had no earthly right to watch this for free. You sir are a saint among us.

[@northdevonpictures826]

We're very lucky to have these beautiful, inspiring videos to learn from. The camera community is so generous and helpful; thanks for passing on your knowledge and for your hard work. Subscribed.

[@rosssayer6524]

From a beginner with OCF this has been by far the best information explained for me to understand lighting, and it can be done simply by understanding light and knowing what outcome you are looking for. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@zyban99]

Wholeheartedly agree with Ross's comment above.

[@byobeats6950]

Everyone should upvote this.

[@thebirdchroniclesradio9141]

This is the best best best tutorial I have ever seen about this topic. Thanks Chris for creating such valuable content!

[@seanballacchino3117]

I know this has been said a lot in the comments already but this video is amazing, it's literally thousands of KZbin videos condensed down into one extremely informative video. I've spend hours taking notes and rewinding. I guess when Lindsay Adler is the the assistant you know the video is going to be fire, lol. Thank you for this!!!!!!

[@naslisntxaij]

Beautiful video on lighting. I now have watched this video probably around 5-8 times. Love it! Thank u, Christopher Knight!

[@kevincasha8241]

Really well done for the way Mr Knight lectures and explains in depth. I am a tutor myself for a long time and cannot but admire the way this is done. Highly recommended.

[@lomlovers]

Thank you for passing on your knowledge. I found this to be one of the best tutorial videos I've watched.

[@sky4294]

The Best Tutorial on KZbin which covers all the subjects precisely and comprehensively. I wish I had found this Video earlier :) Awesome teaching.

[@michaelscafidi92]

I’m watching this video right now and I have to say this is the absolute most informative thing I have seen on the subject matter. I love it. Really helped me a ton.

[@willsouthafrica]

Sitting at home during this "lockdown" period this was so welcome. Chris explained the process perfectly. He uses the equipment to effect. Yes, some of us think we know it all, but there is always something new to learn in photography. Lovely images that clearly showed what he was explaining. Thank you for an entertaining, to the point tutorial that covered such a wide field. Excellent work, What helped to make this tutorial work was the excellent video work and sound. Well done team.

[@terrencegrays]

Hello Chris, I have pressed replay multiple times, already, and I have not completed the video. I am Terrence, I have five remaining classes before officially completing, "Digital Photography." I am loaded with information, it is now time for to apply what I have learned from you Sir, concerning lighting, etc., and the application of Digital Photography. Thank you.

[@glengarcia2358]

The best lighting tutorial that I watch! So much detailed! thanks for this!

[@brentwilson5535]

Excellent! One of the best online photography tutorials I have ever seen.

[@mfreeman313]

It's late and I can't watch the whole thing at one go right now but I can tell excellence when I see it. Just ordered the book. One more point: If you want to do good photography in any medium or genre, time spent on lighting will reward you more than any other effort you'll make. Goes double for portrait, which includes video interviews and tons of other things. It's not how long the video is. It's whether it's some backward-ball-cap dude yelling HEY GUYS WASSUP and mugging and rolling around his studio on a skateboard and finally giving up one or two worthwhile points or whether it's a really knowledgeable shooter breaking the whole subject down for you and telling you everything you need to know to achieve greater mastery yourself. Me, I prefer that second thing.

[@joesalerno3966]

Having Lindsey Adler as your lighting assistant gives you a ton of cred.

[@MamaPapa-wp7ld]

This is the light I'm proudest to learn, just breathtaking. 25:50 ❤

[@proedututorials]

Yes!

[@henrique82611]

One of the best lights tutorial that I ever made! Thank you to share it!

[@rakshithmrajendra1206]

This tutorial is Brilliant! And it’s made available on KZbin for freee!!! Not even the paid courses who make our pockets dent would explain something so beautifully! Hats off

[@hurleygreen927]

Chris: "YOU DA MAN"! :) THANKS FOR THIS TUTORIAL!

[@Obscurainc]

masterpiece of a tutorial

[@Lylantz]

This was one of the most meticulously, engaging yet simple and effortless lectures I've seen of this subject matter. I thoroughly enjoyed it, the pacing, the rigored approach of relaxed professionalism. It engaging throughout the entire video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

[@adampryke7118]

Excellent Tutorial - His book "The Dramatic Portrait" is also excellent

[@FsquareTv_]

This whole video is pure gold but the starting part where u exp. The psychology of portrait how our mind recognises face and petten is a diamond 👍

[@KW86.]

What a crew, last lightning class I'll see, hard work payed off on this video, well done.

[@christianevanoverbeke7395]

This tutorial is SUPER !!! I learned so much; thousand thanks..

[@proedututorials]

Christiane Van Overbeke thanks!

[@akkarasriraksa111]

Please accept my sincerely gratitude for your excellence tutorial. I will keep continuing coming back to learn and practice further. Thank you very much again.

[@DanielJerezKlein]

Muchas, muchas gracias.

[@proedututorials]

You are welcome!

[@rogersands6850]

One of the Best lighting Modifier video ever Created...Thank you so much! Multiplied Blessings to you.

[@sweatshopbeats4270]

aint even finished watching yet and im excited to comment! Fire tutorial!!! keep it up

[@CarmenFalkenburg]

Amazing and inspiring to have discovered a master of light

[@lisabarreca]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent at all let alone for free. You are unbelievable. You have no idea what you have done for me. I'm opening a studio and most of my shooting has been outside so this is absolutely incredible.

[@ursulamannix2093]

The tutorial is absolutely amazing and timely.

[@proedututorials]

Have you watched the whole tutorial? It is amazing!

[@andreak4280]

this tutorial is 100% solid info!! 💪🏼💪🏼great pace, instruction explanation and examples are fantastic! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 many thanks to the efforts of all that partook in creating it

[@geraldinebryce594]

This is a real master class, the best I have ever watched AMAZING ❤️ Perfytimming as I have recently bout his book. Thanks for making this for free 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@proedututorials]

Wow, thank you!

[@mrtuan38]

This is too good to be free, but I'm not complaining.

[@AlejandroAbadrd]

Amazing and educational tutorial about lighting I've ever seen!

[@Sethmotley]

This is the best and I mean very best lighting tutorial I’ve ever seen. Thank you Chris 🤗

[@proedututorials]

Thanks for the comment. Have you watched the full tutorial?

[@tomgerds7140]

Truly informative and in-depth coverage of portraiture lighting!

[@flyairlie]

This is great content and very well explained. Thank you all who put this together. A lot of thought and effefort into this very important tutorial. The modle was very disciplined, great job guys thanks much appreciated 🙂👍.

[@GregaBohinc]

Wow, thank you soo much for this video! The best on YT for shure!

[@tomassevcik2715]

Great tutorial! I appreciate the model's patience.

[@rasavapatil6494]

Thanks a ton guys xD ! Really really amazing video and damn! This was my first time with Chris and he's super super amazing!

[@breedlifeproductions]

Hands down the best lighting video I have ever seen! Great job.

[@proedututorials]

Chris is the master! Be sure to checkout the whole tutorial on our site.

[@joncraig]

great video!!! and the model would be a dream to work with!! Love the subtle movements of the model and the easy to listen to style of, Chris! Keep up the good work!

[@clevissoncarvalho4837]

Beautiful assistant.🥰

[@vmno6300]

I am going through this video again. And I will always go back to it so the day I have my own studio it would be a lot easier. Thanks for this.

[@newton46ribas]

Congratulations PRO EDU Photography

[@pugs34]

Nit to pick: a grid does not "focus" light. Focusing would be directing the light from the light source into a tighter beam, which result in no loss of power. What a grid is doing is blocking light from spilling further out to the sides, which results in a narrower beam of light, but with a loss of power; the tighter the grid, the greater the power loss.

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

not necessarily.

[@paulaallen2403]

I just received a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for the in depth explanations and education on the uses of light and shadows as well as the technical aspects of how to apply light and in which situations. This will save me so much time when planning and during shoots! Thank you!

[@liljohn20002000]

Keep up the good work. Thinks for this video.

[@DanaBphotog]

Very well explained. I definitely feel like I learned something about manipulating light. I will be sure to use these tips in my future portraits!

[@RealEstatePhotographerPro]

Lindsay Adler assisting Chris Knight I love it so this - She Rocks.

[@Kundibird]

So great! Learnt a lot tonight. Very grateful for your time putting this together!!!

[@ramiknfr]

This video is better than the paid courses. Thanks man

[@StevenGrant_Photographer]

really covers it all. well done. favorite nugget thee oversized fill and why. next level. thank you.