The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography Season 1 Episode 4 Four Kinds of Light in Landscapes
- TV-PG
- October 21, 2016
- 27 min
In the fourth episode of The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography season 1, viewers are taken on a journey to discover the Four Kinds of Light in Landscapes. This episode explores the importance of lighting in landscape photography and the various ways it can be used to create stunning images.
The episode begins with a discussion on the different types of light - direct light, diffused light, backlight, and side light - and how they affect the mood and atmosphere of a photograph. Viewers are shown examples of each type of light and how it impacts the landscapes they are shooting.
Next, the episode moves on to the concept of "golden hour" and "blue hour" - the moments before sunrise and after sunset when the light is at its most beautiful. Viewers are given tips on how to plan their photography shoots around these times to capture the most beautiful images possible.
The episode then dives deeper into the technical aspects of lighting, discussing the use of artificial lighting and reflectors to manipulate the light in a landscape. The importance of understanding color temperature and white balance is emphasized, as these factors can drastically affect the look and atmosphere of a photograph.
Throughout the episode, viewers are shown stunning examples of landscape photography that utilize the four different types of light and the various techniques discussed. The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography season 1 episode 4 serves as a comprehensive guide to using lighting to capture breathtaking images of natural landscapes.