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In this workshop professional photographer Martin Krolop shows viewers how to get the best results using a window as starting point and a key light source, while using a shoe mount flash to illuminate his model to create a fantastic studio like atmosphere.

Using several photographic and style techniques Krolop explains easily, step-by-step how viewers can recreate this type of shooting using very few options such as a camera and white wall, along with a shoe mount flash. Krolop discusses the importance of keeping the light from directly falling onto his subject as well as listing all the types of situations that could ruin his portrait shooting. The key here, as we learn is that the flash should never fall directly onto the subject being photographed to yield good results and a neutral looking lighting scene. True indirect lighting can have some very interesting results that can change the whole feel of the shooting. When the model has a line of sight to the shoe mount flash, or when some of the light falls directly onto the subject the reflection or spark of light will change in the models eyes, either the light source, or light spark will be higher or lower in the eyes respectively.

Shooting in a room with just a window and white walls is easy to find and they are practically everywhere to be found, giving all photographers an equal starting point. Just add flash--as most photographers have a shoe mount flash to accompany their cameras. Bare rooms and white walls are everywhere, and are waiting for photographers to recreate a small portrait studio wherever they are.

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Rüdiger Schestag created a German series of videos explaining how to create an antique painted look from your photos. Kate Breuer recorded the Photoshop part in English.

In this tutorial she uses the photograph Rüdiger Schestag used in the German version and follows his steps, explaining which steps are necessary to make your photos look like they were on old canvas. She explains how to get rid of flying hair and skin flaws and how to optimize the mood of the photograph. In addition, she explains how to add lights, shadows and structure. At the end of those steps the result is a wonderful Renaissance Portrait.

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Smart objects and smart filters were added to Photoshop with version CS2. To many photoshop users, they still are a riddle. Kate Breuer deciphers the usage and advantages.

Kate Breuer inserts an Adobe Illustrator file into a picture to depict the usage of smart filters and what a smart object is.

In addition, she explains the functionality of smart filters, which are highly adjustable after applying them to a layer and offer additional options.

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If you are in need of a special gift card for this year's christmas, Eberhard Schuy from Loft 2 helps you out with an unusual technique to create a fitting motif. A few household gadgets are enough to make shiny stars appear even in the darkest winter night.

Along with his photographic expertise, get advice on how to adjust lighting, shutter speed and aperture for this specific setup. When it comes to color and exposure you may however apply these tips differently to achieve results according to your taste.

So join in for the latest Christmas Carol episode, and if you missed the last two, make sure to catch up with the links down below!

Christmas Carol #1

Christmas Carol #2

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In this FotoTV workshop Dirk Wächter, Director of the renowned D-Forum is here to discuss and explain another spectacular color shooting. Today Wächter is going to show viewers a premium color workshop that can easily be recreated, not only in the studio.

The most important aspect we learn today is how the color wheel is a great tool to study for creating premium photo shoots. Using the basic primary colors of red, yellow and blue and mixing any two primary colors will yield a color that is a complementary color contrast with the color opposite it on the color wheel. Wächter explains all of this while working not in a studio, but in a room that can easily be recreated, giving all photographers the opportunity to create high end results.

Using a complementary color contrast from the color wheel, Wächter chooses blue and orange as his set-up. Blue in the background and orange from the foreground using a Lee #204 orange color filter to place over his shoe mount flash. Working with color temperatures can be daunting for some photographers, but learning to work with color temperatures is a must for any photographer looking to expand his knowledge of color photography techniques and Wächter does a fine job explaining his methods and techniques in easy understandable terms that will give photographers an extra edge when preparing for an upcoming shoot.

Understanding the basic camera and flash setting are the only prerequisites for this workshop. It will give photographers a look at how to create special effects, from beginning to end. Wächter also gives viewers an insight on the make-up applied to the model to best complement the lighting situation.

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This is the final part of Kate Breuer's Dodge and Burn series. In this episode, Kate uses the dodge & burn technique to retouch the skin.

Kate Breuer shows, how dodging and burning can be used for skin retouching. It is an advanced technique, that normally takes much time, practice and patience. But with this video, you can learn the basics easily and save some time practicing.

This ist the last part, so if you missed the other three go back and learn the technique of dodging and burning and how to use it for different things.

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Photographer Martin Krolop gives FotoTV viewers a step-by-step studio set-up on how to photograph beauty or portrait lighting using one light.

Often photographers are used to the lighting set-up with a soft-box above the subject and a soft-box below the subject. The space between is where the photographers normally shoot from in a typical situation like this. But most photographers also know that this can be an annoyance, shooting from in between the soft-boxes and somehow always in front of the camera.

Krolop begins by explaining it does not always have to be this difficult and sets out to demonstrate the best method, position, and studio equipment to use to achieve the finest studio portrait lighting with just one light, and actually standing right in front of the soft-box itself—imagine that.

Focusing on all the most important technical aspects, Krolop delivers a winning tutorial and guide for any photographer wishing to create and offer clients the best work possible while keeping his finances in mind. What Krolop accomplishes in a few short moments is very easy and the costs are very economical. The setting is easy to set-up, easy to light, and easy to modulate and make mobile if necessary. It actually doesn’t get any easier than this, so if photographers are looking for a great way to enhance or improve their style and very cost effectively, then this video tutorial is the perfect way to get started.

Based out of Bonn, Krolop comprises half of the creative team at Krolop & Gerst photography. Combining traditional photography techniques with the latest technology and software, Krolop and Gerst specialize in editorial, fashion, location and wedding photography, providing excellent visual solution services to many satisfied clients.

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This is the third part of Kate Breuer's Dodge and Burn series. In this episode, she explaines, how to use dodging and burning to form body parts and the face.

Kate Breuer uses the technique to make the arm of a model lose weight and to add to the bust size of the female model.

In addition, she shows how dodging and burning can be applied to the face to make it look slimmer and more perfect.

The last parts will be about skin retouching. If you missed the first two parts, go back and learn the technique of dodging and burning and find out, how to use it to accentuate foldings and guide the vision of your viewers.

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Photographer and “Naturfoto” magazine editor Hans-Peter Schaub discusses the steps and the pitfalls to creating and maintaining a digital and analog image archive. Schaub focuses on the workflow involved and how to optimize photographic images so that archiving images runs as smoothly as possible.

Starting with the basic tools necessary to begin an analog image archive, Schaub shows viewers the different materials and equipment needed, such as the right archival sleeves, scanners and data storage software and devices. One main point of the video is definitely data back-up, data storage and data security. Schaub list several different methods to store analog material and several different methods to safely store and back-up complete archives and data files to prevent loss or damage.

Many photographers will benefit from Schaub’s experience and comprehensive examples, as well as his useful tips and information. One thing Schaub recommends is creating a clear and concise method of assigning keywords for the images to be archived. This is one piece of advice a photographer preparing to archive his images cannot do without.

In the long run Schaub’s methods will save photographers lots of time and undoubtedly stress, when searching for images or sending the images out to prospective clients for viewing.