I realize that there are a lot of different ways to do photos and video on Christmas morning. However, I thought I’d share my take on how I’ve been rolling on Christmas morning as the kids tear open presents and empty stockings. [Read more…]
Don’t Put Unlicensed Music in Your Videos (Or, Where to Find Affordable & Good Music for Video)
I started to title this post “Don’t Put Copyrighted Music in Your Videos” but that doesn’t really fit. If someone else created/performed it, then chances are that there’s a valid copyright to it and you need to either: (1) pony up for a license fee, or (2) think twice about using it in your videos. [Read more…]
Introduction to Studio Lighting Video
The below video is a solid introductory video to studio lighting put on at B&H Photo.
The presenter Joey Quintero is instrumental in developing and marketing B&H’s in-house Impact brand of lights and modifiers. I own and still regularly use a pair of very affordable Impact EX100 monolights, which I previously reviewed here.
[via fstoppers]
BTS Setup for Intro Video
Here’s a behind the scenes image of how we shot the PhotoPlus intro sequence (which you can see here). This is the basic setup for how we shot all the products used in that sequence. Some setups used a hard light, instead of the scrim. And then some use an extra light for fill or – in a couple of cases – no fill at all.
Quick Breakdown: Midday Photos With Off-Camera Flash
One of the challenges of shooting outdoor photos in the middle of the afternoon is dealing with harsh shadows and overexposing the sky if your subject is not directly lit by the sun. While it would be nice to wait for the right light later in the evening, there are a lot of times when your subject won’t be waiting around with you – particularly when you’re dealing with kids. [Read more…]
Quick Portrait Breakdown
One of the goals of my wife is to have great portraits of each of our children at age 3. We’ve been pushing our luck with our current 3-year-old, who turns 4 in a couple months. While we’ve shot tons of images of her this year; however, we’ve not taken that right shot with just the right dress, bow and smile . . . until last weekend. [Read more…]
Camera Modes: Full Auto (aka ‘The Green Square’)
Regardless of your current skill level, you have probably used the little green square mode on a camera at some point. This green square (or little green camera) mode is commonly referred to as the full auto shooting mode.
Many times, when you are shooting in this mode, you get great photos. Other times though, your images don’t quite come out the way you envisioned them when looking through the viewfinder. Maybe they are too dark on a person’s face, maybe the thing you want to be in focus is out of focus, or maybe the colors just don’t look right.
That’s what happens when you give control to a dumb box. That’s right. Your camera is dumb – especially when it’s in the little green square mode. [Read more…]
Fundamentals of Shooting Stars
Ever try to get a cool shot of the night sky and failed miserably? If so, this video from Ben Canales is worth a watch.
I’ve never tried to capture these types of shots, but Ben sure makes enticing. Of course, I’m not a real fan of cold weather (apparently, when the sky is the clearest).
[via Fstoppers]
Gulf Photo Plus Shootout: JoeyL, Zack Arias & Gregory Heisler
The above video is from Gulf Photo Plus 2011. In it, you’ll see JoeyL and Zack Arias going head-to-head in photo shootout, where each gets 20 minutes to photograph, edit and output an image of a subject they’ve never seen before. There’s also the nice bonus of Gregory Heisler dogging both contestants throughout their shoots.
Also check out Zack Arias’ post on his thought process during the shoot. Good stuff Zack.
[via Vimeo]
Tonight’s the Best Night to Photograph the Moon, How and Why
In the eastern sky at sunset tonight, a super “perigee moon” will rise and be the biggest full moon we’ve had since March 1983. [Read more…]
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