Showing posts with label pro photography lessons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pro photography lessons. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Through the Eyes of a Pro: Advanced Techniques for Nikon DSLR Photographers


About the Actor

If you could peek over the shoulder of a professional photographer and learn how great photographs are made, would YOUR photography improve?

This series follows Tim Mantoani as he creates stunning images for both his professional practice and his personal use. Tim reveals secrets he has learned from over twenty years behind the lens. You will see exactly how he approaches his craft to get fantastic results with some of the same equipment you already own.

In Volume 2 of this series, Tim covers:

* Using available light in non-traditional ways
* Setting expectations for superior performance
* How photographer behavior effects the end result
* Tripods and hand held meters
* Using the tools at hand to make the best image
* Stock photo shoot (complete sequence)
* And much more


Tim Mantoani has been a professional photographer for close to twenty years. Shooting everything from professional athletes and celebrities, to fashion and products, his work has appeared in numerous national advertising campaigns and magazines including the cover of Sports Illustrated. He has written a nationally distributed column on photographic lighting for thirteen years and continues to teach seminars at the Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, California.

This DVD assumes you already know how your camera works, but want to raise your photography to the next level.

Through a series of interviews and real world photographic sessions, Tim walks you through the process of getting great images, even under challenging conditions. He also discusses the business of selling your work, and the level of investment in time and equipment necessary to be successful at any level.

Whether you own a D3, D300, D2x, D200, D80, D70s, D50, D40x, or any other Nikon DSLR, this series can help because it focuses on you, the photographer behind the lens. This DVD assumes you are comfortable with your camera controls and menus. If you feel like your photography has hit a plateau, this DVD will lift you to the next level.

Tim uses a variety of equipment from different manufacturers during this presentation including Nikon and Canon. All demonstrations and discussions can be applied to any Nikon DSLR.

Product Description

Blue Crane Digital 2007; Tutorial DVD; Play in any DVD player (worldwide) or CD-ROM drive. Take your camera skills to the next level with the new Advanced series of instructional DVDs from Blue Crane Digital. In volume 2 of this series, we follow Professional Photographer, Tim Mantoani through a professional stock photography shoot. As we point our video cameras over his shoulder, Tim explains how the elements he has brought together contribute to the final, salable result. He also discusses other accessories that can help lift the quality of images to the next level. Last, but not least, he explores the human and business elements that must be understood for a photographer to be consistently successful as well as the attributes that make each photographer's work unique and important.


Saturday, February 4, 2012

DIY Photography Backdrop



Uploaded by  on Nov 5, 2010
A short guide on creating a do-it-yourself backdrop for photography purposes.

I am an amateur photographer, even more so green with video and not a "handy" person. This project was simple to work on and can be done by anyone with the inclination.

Feel free to leave feedback in the comments and thank you for watching!

Friday, February 3, 2012

Home Made Soft Box



Uploaded by  on Aug 3, 2009
size: 40x37cm
timelapse

Requirements:
1 big box carton (I used a Styrofoam carton)
tin foil
single use white tablecloth
Sellotape
scissors
Stanley knife
Pencil for Drawing

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Soft Boxes 101: A Lighting Lesson



Uploaded by  on Jul 28, 2011
By Jay P. Morgan.
This Video is all about Soft Boxes. There are many misconceptions about what Soft Boxes do and how to use them. This is the scientific look at the area of coverage and light quality of the different sizes of Soft Boxes. Using this knowledge you will find it easier to decide which size Box to use to achieve your desired lighting result. After this lesson you should know what size of Soft Box to buy and the basics of how to use it. Thanks to Photoflexhttp://www.photoflex.com/ for providing the Boxes for this test. There is much to learn on this subject so we will visit it again. Keep on click'n! Jay P. Morgan
http://theslantedlens.com/
http://fb.com/theslantedlens1
http://kesslercrane.com
http://henselusa.com
http://photoflex.com/

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

A Simple 3 Hard Light Setup: A Lighting Lesson



Uploaded by  on Apr 7, 2011
Jay P. Morgan Photography.
In this lesson we will look at lights that don't have any soft boxes or light modifiers. I used heads with reflectors only. In the right setting and with the right subject this can look very good. We did cheat and use 3 pieces of foam core and one umbrella, but looking back now we could have not used the umbrella and been fine. We were shooting Katie Lohmann for a different shoot and she suggested the super Girl outfit. At first I was a little reluctant until I looked at some comic book art and started to see the shot. Things came together and the thought of shooting with hard light was very appealing to me. I was very happy with the outcome.
The video was shot on the Canon 5D, 7D and using Red Rock micro rigs.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

3 Light Portrait becomes a 6 light explosion. 3 light portrait Lesson Part Two



Uploaded by  on Dec 3, 2010
3 light Portrait part 2. We are now going to add special effects to push a 3 light portrait into a Jay P. Morgan explosion photograph. Editing by Adam Consolo.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Photographic Lighting Made simple! DSLR 3 Light Portrait Lesson Part One



Uploaded by  on Dec 3, 2010
This is the first in an on going series of Videos that I will post showing how I light and create images. My goal is to not just show the behind the scenes of my work but to provide easy to follow instructions on how to create the lighting you see. No guessing or trying to figure it out. It is clear.
This is s simple 3 light Portrait lesson that shows the basics of a 3 light set up to photograph a person.
Part 2 will show how I use special effects and a couple of more lights to push the shot a little farther.
This piece was edited by Adam Consolo.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Peter Hurley talks about what it takes to take a great headshot



Uploaded by  on Oct 2, 2011
Scene Interactive discusses headshot advice with Peter Hurley as he gives some helpful tips to actors preparing to have their headshots taken.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

THE HEADSHOT INTENSIVE



Uploaded by  on Jul 28, 2011
Photographer Peter Hurley and crew knee deep in the first Headshot Intensive NYC May 2011. Video by Peter Kertz

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Nikon Lens Recommendations for New Nikon DSLR Owners



Uploaded by  on Dec 6, 2010
A lot of people just starting out with DSLR cameras ask what lenses I recommend. Here's my recommendations for Nikon DSLR cameras.

http://www.artoftheimage.com

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Nikon D4 CES 2012 First Look



Uploaded by  on Jan 13, 2012
LogicLounge got their hands on Nikon's new flagship DSLR with improved speed and accuracy with a 16.2 MP FX-format CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting, a 91,000-Pixel RGB sensor and Advanced SRS, improved 51 point AF System, ISO expanded to 204,800 and 1080p video at 30p with stereo sound.

Engineered for professionals, D4 strikes an ideal balance between resolution, sensor size, image processing and ISO range. Its newly designed FX-format sensor and EXPEED3 processor enable image capture up to 10 fps with full AE/AF performance and Full 1080p HD video. Combine that with cutting-edge metering and AF systems, intelligently designed controls, an ultra-rugged body and multiple connectivity options, and D4 liberates the world's top-notch photographers and multimedia artists like never before.

Overall we're very impressed with this DSLR and its low-light performance. This camera is geared for the professional photographers who want a fast shutter speed and great image quality to get that shot that you need. If you're a professional Nikon photographer take a look at the D4 and consider upgrading

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Photography Lighting Lesson - Remember the EGG



Uploaded by  on Dec 12, 2010
Remember the Egg! Before you can learn 'how" to light, you must learn how to 'SEE" light. Joe Edelman walks you through a defining moment in his career and how a simple egg, changed the way he approached lighting and photography forever.

Be sure to check out my blog for more lighting tutorials and behind the scenes videos: http://www.joeedelman.com/blog/

Monday, January 23, 2012

How to Handle Hands - Posing Techniques for Photographers and Models



Uploaded by  on May 11, 2011
Hands will make or break your shot in a heartbeat. Generally a woman's hands should appear graceful. You want to achieve a soft, elegant and natural position of the hands so that they do not become a distraction.

Angled wrists and claw like fingers are things that we generally would not notice when we watch a pretty girl in person, but preserve them in a photograph and they suddenly become a distraction that will take away from your subject's natural beauty.


Read more about this on my blog at: http://www.joeedelman.com/blog/

Be sure to visit my website at: http://www.JoeEdelman.com

Tips on Posing for Fashion Modeling



Uploaded by  on Mar 10, 2011
Amazing photographer Tim Coburn provides tips and advice for Fashion Modeling. For more videos and information on modeling, go to www.ExploreModeling.com .

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Optimum Camera Settings for CANON



Uploaded by  on Nov 22, 2010
Gary Fong, a professional photographer for 20 years, and inventor of the Lightsphere Flash Diffuser, explains how to take your camera off of fully automatic, while keeping safety and creativity to a maximum by adjusting the camera settings. These settings greatly increase consistently correct images, yet give the photographer the ability to have creative control over contrast, ambient light during flash, and more selective focus when outdoors. Intended for photographers from beginning to advanced event photographers

Friday, January 20, 2012

How to shoot a wedding




Uploaded by  on Sep 1, 2011
In this series ThatNikonGuy Matt Granger will show you all you need to know to get started in wedding photography. From planning, to gear, to shooting and editing tips, Matt will walk you through the process and help you avoid common pitfalls. Whether you are going in full time, or have been asked to shoot at a friends wedding - take the time to research and plan - it will avoid a lot of headaches down the track!





Uploaded by  on Sep 4, 2011
What do you shoot with? Please leave any comments, questions or suggestions for future videos below.





Uploaded by  on Sep 5, 2011
Part 3 takes you on the journey of the full day wedding shoot, including images, tips and tricks. Part 4 covers back up, storage and editing (note the images included in part 3 are first draft edits - no individual PS work yet).





Uploaded by  on Sep 6, 2011
Part 4 covers back up, storage and editing options, following a wedding shoot.





Uploaded by  on Sep 6, 2011
In Part 5, Matt runs through 12 shots giving full shooting details, technique and explaination of how and why he chose the settings. He also presents a few that didn't work perfectly, and talks them through too.





Uploaded by  on Sep 8, 2011
In Part 6, Matt runs through 15 tips and custom settings that he uses when shooting a wedding. He also answers a few viewer questions, including how to get into the industry ,and how to get experience as an assistant.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Getting Better and Faster Autofocus with your DSLR (sports/wildlife photography)



Uploaded by on Sep 17, 2011
See my photos at: http://www.momentsofnaturephotography.com
This video explains some of the setting I use on my DSLR in order to get the quickest most accurate focus possible for wildlife photography (this works for all sorts of action photography)

Canon EOS Sports Photography Lesson Part 4



Uploaded by on May 6, 2010
Part four of a sport photography lesson set in St.Moritz in Switzerland. Using the Canon EOS 5D camera and other equipment, two students explore digital sports photography under the guidance of a professional photographer.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Depth of Field




Uploaded by on Jun 6, 2010
http://www.snapchick.com In this video, I explain depth of field and how to use it to create the photo you want!