We will shoot video on the Canon 1dc and pull stills from video . We are going to test different shutter speeds and see how they affect the video and stills
Using Grid Spots: A Lighting Tutorial
In this lighting tutorial, we will be looking at the area of coverage of the different grid spots and how to pan grids in order to flag the light.
Helping the Talent understand your Vision
By Jay P Morgan As we discussed previously, a commercial photographer’s goal is to meet the needs of his or her clients. Sometimes this means that the talent won’t look beautiful but rather terrible. One very common thing you will hear from talent is, “Do I look good?” Talent can be very self-conscious, and when […]
How to Shoot Simple Corporate Portraits – Lighting Article
. Our first light is a Dynalite Pack (MP800) and a studio head with a large Photoflex soft box. I add a grid to the soft box because the room is small, and I need to keep all of the light off the surrounding walls and ceiling.
Talent in Commercial Photography vs. Portrait Photography
Learn the difference between talent in commercial photography and portrait photography to improve your ads.
How Lens Focal Length Shapes the Face & Controls Perspective: A Lighting Tutorial
The lens or focal length of the lens you choose has a profound impact on the image. It effects the perspective, background and features of the subject.
Turning Sunlight into Moonlight for Stills or Video: A Lighting Tutorial
In this Slanted Lens lighting tutorial we are going to show you how to change sunlight into moonlight for stills or video.
Combining Strobes and Reflectors: A Lighting Tutorial
I enjoy using reflectors when shooting on location but I find it’s a bit restrictive. There are many things that can be done with a couple of reflectors alone but so many more options open up when you just add one strobe head.
Lighting Reflectors: A Lighting Tutorial
In this lighting tutorial we take a look at the basics of lighting reflectors and how to use them on location. This is a beginning look at reflectors.
A Soft Box Lighting Tutorial
Today we have a soft box lighting tutorial. There are many misconceptions about what Soft Boxes do and how to use them.