Nikon "Speed of Light" Instructional DVD - Joe McNally and the Nikon Creative Lighting System

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2010-04-11T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Save your money

McNallys work is phenomenal, he's great in back of the camera, but not much in front of it. I think he should leave these "instructional" videos to someone who is really good at teaching and devote that time to making more outstanding photographs. Fortunately, this DVD played fine even though the outside case looked as though it was dragged behind a truck from the East Coast to the Southwest.

RonE

2009-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

good dvd will buy more.

Great DVD to review and and to Libarary very helpful on remote lighting not enough detail on operating SB-600 speedlights like the behind the scenes commentary

Curly

2009-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice Insight

all in all a great dvd - he tackles a lot of different lighting situations which is nice - from single strobes to multi - doesn't go into a ton of detail but just enough to let you know his approach - his thought process and his solutions to tricky problems. You'll still have to read your manual - but this at least inspires you to. Good buy!

jayse

2008-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Fell Short of Expectations

Product bought to show how to set up SB800 Nikon flash. Topic of flash settings was never really addressed. When topic was address the photography was poor and could not see the flash settings. Overall extremely disappointed with the DVD. They should have thought out the placement of their own cameras for photographing the subject of the DVD.

Kayaktwo

2008-10-09T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Not my first choice

I bought this thinking it would be a good instructional video. I am new to flash lighting and this isn't what I was looking for. I got some great ideas but really, no "how to" from this. I'd say put this toward the bottom of your wish list.

DEBBIE Y.

2008-08-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

For both the beginner and Pros'

Most here have reviewed this as basic. Well, we all have to begin somewhere however I understand lighting and I gained a lot from this video.

Tom

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

I was looking for something more basic.

This is a good video if you are a more advanced lighting/flash user. I bought a SB800 and was looking for a more basic training video. This video was not quite "basic" enough.

JULIE M.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Interesting DVD, but not instructional

While fun to watch, it was not that instructional. The Magic Lantern book now out on the Nikon Speedlight system is much more helpful and allows me to use the full potential of the system.

RR

2006-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Promo Video only

Don't waste your money on this Nikon Flash promo video

jtes

2006-08-07T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Just Promotional DVD, not realy workshop

Dont buy it if you can read your flash manual, it`s only a promotional dvd. I lost my money

Cris

About Nikon Speed of Light Instructional DVD - Joe Mcnally

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good dvd will buy more.

By Curly

Great DVD to review and and to Libarary very helpful on remote lighting not enough detail on operating SB-600 speedlights like the behind the scenes commentary

For both the beginner and Pros'

By Tom

Most here have reviewed this as basic. Well, we all have to begin somewhere however I understand lighting and I gained a lot from this video.

Nikon teamed with Joe McNally, one of today's most talented and respected professional photographers, to produce The Speed of Light,a Nikon School DVD highlighting the Nikon Creative Lighting System. Joe McNally, a LIFE magazine staff photographer, was described by American Photo as "perhaps the most versatile photojournalist working today". Joe is well known within the industry for his ability to produce technically and logistically complex photography through his expert use of color and light.

Join Joe on location in Las Vegas as he takes you through ten shooting scenarios. Be inspired to get more from your Nikon SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights by watching Joe as he works - starting with a simple one-Speedlight solution and advancing to more creative and challenging multiple wireless Speedlight set-ups that showcase the ease and versatility of the Nikon Speedlight system.

Professionals and amateurs alike will learn how a seasoned veteran photographer uses the Nikon Creative Lighting System to tailor light to the scene. Nikon hopes that The Speed of Light will spark your imagination and help you to explore the lighting solutions and creative possibilities that today's Nikon Speedlights offer. As Joe points out, spend a little time with a Nikon SB-800 and SB-600, and they quickly become essential tools.

This DVD lets you go on location with an award-winning professional photographer and discover his state-of-the-art lighting techniques that rely on the powerful and portable Nikon Speedlight system. Approximate running time is 60 minutes.

To get the most from this DVD, Nikon recommends that you first familiarize yourself with the operation of the SB-800 and/or SB-600 Speedlights. Your Nikon Speedlight instruction manual provides important information that will further ensure that your Nikon Speedlights work harder for you and your photography.