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The 3rd FotoTV Christmas Carol
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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!
Wine Photography á la Surprise
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One Light Shooting
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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.
Low Cost Glamour
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To do great portraits, it is not necessary to buy lots of expensive equipment. Mike le Gray explaines, how to do glamourous portraits with low budget equipment.
Starting with only an external flash light, he shows, what you need to add to get a smooth lighting. He adds an umbrella to soften to shadows a little and a piece of styropor to eliminate the hard shadow under the chin.
In addition, he explains, how to get a whiter background. With this trick, you'll be able to do shots with grey and white backgrounds without changing the background paper.
In this video, you will learn a lot about lighting techniques without buying expensive studio lighting equipment.
Double Exposed
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Eberhard Schuy from Loft 2 is back with another informative photo-tutorial. This time showing viewers how to create an intricate photo using the traditional double exposure technique.
The technique shown today is not to be confused with taking two exposures and composing them in post-production with photo-editing software like photoshop, but rather flashing twice in one long exposure. Working with glass can be tedious at times because one tends to want to render the objects 1:1. But Schuy shows FotoTV viewers step-by-step how to approach this task as if shooting a still life, which is more about creating a suggestion or an impression rather than a direct depiction of an object.
Schuy concentrates on delivering the most professional and highly stylized results. With easy and effective tricks and suggestions he is the Houdini of photography, because the way he creates high-end photography based on thorough knowledge is almost like magic. Practically any photographer who is dedicated and wants to achieve better looking photography can be shooting exceptional photos in a short period of time.The great advantage off using this traditional method of double exposure is being able to view and inspect the results immediately after shooting the shot, therefore allowing the option to make corrections manually. It also says a lot of a photographer who does not rely on photo-editing software to create his effects.
Reflecting the Model
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Today, fashion photographer Carsten from the Fotocommunity demonstrates for FotoTV viewers’ four different variations how to create successful shootings using reflections using simple light set-ups.
For his first demonstration Carsten starts off with a piece of latex tablecloth which is available at any hardware store. With the help of his assistant he covers a big panel with the latex and begins to make test shots
Other demonstrations carried out by Carsten include using a large sheet of Plexiglas, which is somewhat sensitive to scratches, and a wood panel with adhesive foil applied to it.
The fourth example for photographing reflections Carsten show the viewers is a common household mirror. The double reflection he creates is not as smooth as with the other variations, but indeed he has created a very beautiful reflection.
For photographers wishing to create reflection photography in their own studio need not worry. The costs are very economical and everything is found very easily either at a hardware or stationary store. When adding a reflection to your photo you are adding an extra element and a kick to your photo. This a great way to put add some simple special effects in your otherwise, regular shots.
Splish Splash
When the Glass Tips Over
Cocktails in Space
Waterdrops in Focus
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The studioCommunity is here again with another photographic trick!
This time they show how to capture flying wine in an otherwise still life. The bottle is full and immobilie, but the wine is literally jumping for joy!
The crew explains the setup and the execution with tips to improve the illusion.
Cocktails in Space
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Our friends from the studioCommunity are back with another great photo shoot.
They really reach deep into their photographic bag of tricks this time with a gravity defying trick that will have the others wondering; "How did they do that?"
The props and how they are combined is demonstrated step by step. Slowly melting ice cubes, vibrant translucent lemon slices and bottled water defying gravity and a very basic image manipulation complete the illusion. The complete lighting setup is explained with tips to optimize the glass and bottle contours.
Fabio Borquez Nude Photography
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In this FotoTV film, Argentine, Germany based photographer, Fabio Borquez discusses the method and approach to his work, while treating viewers to an inviting, sensual nude shooting. For this film, Borquez begins the shooting with his make-up artist comprehensively explaining the four steps of make-up and hair application; foundation, eyes, lips and hairstyling respectively. As with most nude or erotic shootings for men's glossy magazines, "smoky eyes" are used to successfully enhance a sexy image.
This technique is widely known by photographers and make-up artists to create a dark and stylized look to contrast with the rest of the image. Furthermore, the make-up artist gives tips and tricks to help make the model's eyes appear visually larger, a trusted method to draw the viewer into the picture.
Borquez recommends working with the model at a comfortable pace, especially when doing nudes. Generally, there is only a short time of introduction between model and photographer, sometimes there is just ten minutes to get to know the model before the shoot begins, therefore Borquez stresses the importance of being respectful and tactful, giving consideration to the model, allowing ample time to feel comfortable once on set. Rushing the model is the furthest thing on Borquez's mind.
Using only two lights for his set-up, Borquez starts with just the main strip-light to show the difference in style and quality before he adds the effect light for the hair, a modified 'rim-light of sorts, which clearly adds more dynamic to the overall photo. Borquez creates his photos with carefully controlled subtlety and the model appears comfortable and at ease, albeit with a striking impression of sensual vividness and detail. Borquez’s nude photography has been exhibited in museums and art galleries worldwide as well as published in renowned men's magazines, such as, GQ and Playboy.
Renaissance Portraits II
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In this FotoTV film, photographer and lecturer, Rudiger Schestag continues his discussion about renaissance portrait photography.
In the first film, Schestag gave viewers a practical step-by-step shooting on how to go about recreating a scene that is likened to the masters of renaissance painting. This second film is more of a “making of” and an analysis of renaissance painter, Angelo Broncino’s work.
Schestag uses the master painter’s work as a guideline of reference to use in his own photography. Schestag discusses the posing of his models at great deal as it is one of the most important aspects when recreating a renaissance portrait shooting. He tries to come as close as possible to the portrait poses of the renaissance period. Most subjects had to sit for hours, if not repeatedly over a course of days for the painter. Renaissance portraits were most made in ateliers using the light from windows or skylights. To simulate the grandeur of renaissance paintings, Schestag chooses soft side lighting with 190cm octo-box. It is also a lighting technique that modulates the models face exceptionally well. Another highlight of the shooting is the hair and make-up and wardrobe, or lack thereof.
Schestag has his stylist recreate a typical hairstyle of that period, with the middle part being very straight, giving emphasis to a high forehead, curiously feature that was in fashion at that time. Instead of using costumes, Schestag uses cloth to drape over his model. This allows him to concentrate on the character of the model rather than the clothes. It is very interesting watching him work with the model, directing her to pose like a semi-nude renaissance noblewoman and the results are beautiful. Transposing the elegance of the renaissance period to modern time.