When the Second Curtain falls

In this film, photographer Martin Krolop covers the exciting topic entitled, "Flashing during the second shutter curtain". After receiving email from one of his viewers looking for advice on a problem he had producing the train of light in a photograph appear as if it were moving backward, not towards the front.

Being the professional photographer that he is, Krolop dives right into the problem and realized that shooting during the second shutter curtain could solve the fellow photographers dilemma. Krolop explains the basic requirements how to create such a shot, such as movement, actual movement of the object in order to capture the movement with the camera. Second, a longer shutter speed is needed in order to actually capture the movement on the sensor or film. Third, a flash is needed to freeze the image.

Putting all these elements together should ensure a spectacular professional looking image. But Krolop does not stop there with just mere simple information. He continues by giving several elaborate demonstrations, including tips and techniques how photographers can achieve their own stunning picture. Most valuable are the technical aspects as well as having your idea in planned what you'd like to create. Indeed, sometimes photographic idioms and jargon is tough enough to make anyone’s head wobble, amateur or professional; such as the term freeze an image. Even today the laws of physics and pendulum talk became part of the film. FotoTV strives to give the most information to educate photographers around the world to create their own good quality photography. And Krolop continuously dedicates his knowledge to do that. Today even proving sometimes two curtains are better than one. 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.