How to Get a Pure White Background Using the Inverse Square Law | Ask David Bergman

Today's question from Nathaniel B. is, “When shooting portraits, I have trouble getting a pure white background. I’ve heard a little about the inverse square law, but I’m not sure exactly how to use it. Can you help?”

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00:00 Intro
01:16 Set.A.Light 3D virtual studio software
03:10 What is the inverse square law for photography?
04:39 Using the inverse square law to control your background
08:03 Other ways to use the inverse square law

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