Still life photography lighting techniques

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  • čas přidán 25. 11. 2020
  • Studio lighting a still life subject to invoke mood narrative and emotion.
    Using three Profoto studio flash units and a little smoke I’ll show how to create a classic image of an egg.
    Plus, some tips and tricks in Photoshop to help things along a little.
    I'll use a Canon DSLR tethered into Capture One to show you the iterations from basic image to completed photograph.

Komentáře • 102

  • @andrina-travel
    @andrina-travel Před 3 lety +1

    It's great to see all the process from the beginning.
    Thank you!

  • @Kevinacharles
    @Kevinacharles Před 3 lety +3

    Brilliant tutorial. Very clear and concise. Thank you very much!

  • @MrFidelis1971
    @MrFidelis1971 Před 4 měsíci

    The greatest teacher I ever met! Thank you!

  • @paddlespaz123
    @paddlespaz123 Před 11 měsíci

    Love seeing your process of breaking each light into a single aspect. I don't do much studio work, and I never would have thought of that. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @TheGGPROD
    @TheGGPROD Před 3 lety +3

    You are like one of these amazing hiding local restaurants, non touristy but the best...thank you, subscribed!

  • @TheSpitfire10
    @TheSpitfire10 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video, I have a clear understanding of the light positioning and construction of the image . Thank you

  • @teresamoore6125
    @teresamoore6125 Před 3 lety +4

    I just started watching your videos and l have learned so much from you! Omg! You are amazing! Please make more videos.

  • @davecarrera
    @davecarrera Před 3 lety

    What a wonderful walk through. Many thanks for sharing and I wish you well

  • @mariomifsud1302
    @mariomifsud1302 Před 3 lety +1

    Very interesting tutorial in which I have learned a lot as still life is my favourite subject.

  • @RajbirSingh-os1gr
    @RajbirSingh-os1gr Před 3 lety

    Excellent presentation.lighting technique explained nicely.Thanks.

  • @stefanl.4956
    @stefanl.4956 Před 3 lety +3

    Although it was in a foreign language for me, I learned quite a lot. Thank you. Well done!

  • @mc3905
    @mc3905 Před 3 lety +1

    Great presentation .a very detail of step by steps on lighting

  • @seamusreid4615
    @seamusreid4615 Před rokem

    I am TableTop leader at the Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society, and now, after Covid-19, we are starting to get back to action, but more project led than members doing their own thing. It's a very well explained tutorial, and thanks for your inspiration. I have quadra lights but also access to other fixed cable elichrome light too.

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před rokem +2

      If you would like me to do a talk/demonstration for your club let me know.

  • @user-kk4hs7ml3l
    @user-kk4hs7ml3l Před 2 lety

    its so cool and i finished keep on watching frombegining to ending ,great vide and thanks

  • @boceskia
    @boceskia Před rokem

    A real tutorial, with everything one needs to do something similar. You habe my sibscription and looking forward to those other interesting videos.

  • @literallyshane4306
    @literallyshane4306 Před 3 lety +2

    really good tutorial and explanation, thank you

  • @ApolloJuniorFilmUnit
    @ApolloJuniorFilmUnit Před 3 měsíci

    Very useful video and much better prepared and presented than many other photo videos on You Tube.

  • @TV-yv6xf
    @TV-yv6xf Před 2 lety +1

    매우 유용했습니다 from South Korea :) This is very useful lesson for lighting technique !

  • @christinecroucher56
    @christinecroucher56 Před 3 lety +1

    I found your video very helpful. And your teaching clear an easy to follow. Thank you so much. I've subscribed to the channel, will be checking out your other videos and look forward to seeing your next one. I'm new to both still life photography and lighting. I've bought some lighting gear and am now working hard at learning how to create interesting images.

  • @shopobjetdart
    @shopobjetdart Před 3 lety

    Enjoyed this presentation... tinkering is a great way to learn...

  • @rorero1962
    @rorero1962 Před 3 lety

    Very well explained, thank you Sr.

  • @donikacapi8707
    @donikacapi8707 Před 3 lety

    this was really great! thanks

  • @janua231
    @janua231 Před 3 lety

    Hi from Indonesia, new subscriber here. i really enjoy the way you explained, great video quality also. I'll be watching your other video for sure!

  • @michaelgibbons199
    @michaelgibbons199 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic video and great gear but wow when you only have a camera and a torch this is all way above my level.

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před 3 lety

      Have a look at this video
      czcams.com/video/zEyzaY3h6H4/video.html
      I will show you how to get creative with stuff you will find in your kitchen. I’ll demonstrate how to paint with light using nothing more than a small torch and how to use an old plastic bag as an effective light modifier. All within the confines of the kitchen.

  • @michaelmcdonald3345
    @michaelmcdonald3345 Před 2 lety

    I like that you did not rush through the steps. (By the way, it was 30 minutes before I realized that's a mannequin on the left and not your assistant! :-) )

  • @just_me8389
    @just_me8389 Před 3 lety

    Great tutorial.

  • @CecileNoldus
    @CecileNoldus Před 3 lety +1

    thank you very much!

  • @pictureeyecandy
    @pictureeyecandy Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video.
    I got a feeling those gels are much more expensive than you think.
    Has anyone tried an iron that has steam but used smoke or fog juice instead of water for more control of smoke on a smaller scale?
    I was wondering after seeing how to make a mini smoke machine out of an E-cigarette and a mini fan motor draw and blow the smoke out for miniatures and action figures (Toy Photography).

  • @gary.kenyon
    @gary.kenyon Před 5 měsíci

    Brilliant 😊

  • @recnepsyarg
    @recnepsyarg Před 3 lety

    Very helpful thank you

  • @denguedenguedengue4061
    @denguedenguedengue4061 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @jonj.j.williamsonphotograp175

    Hi there. Great video. Are there cheaper alternative's to the Pro Foto b1x that I can buy which do the same? I'm using soft boxes at the moment with 135w bulbs, and a single camera flash. I am though interested in this light as it really does produce some nice effects. :)

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před 3 lety

      You could try this The PIXAPRO CITI300 PRO it's about £420
      www.essentialphoto.co.uk/product/citi300-300ws-portable-battery-powered-flash/

  • @hussam889
    @hussam889 Před 3 měsíci

    thank y very much

  • @CengizKarakus
    @CengizKarakus Před 2 lety

    Thank you Sir...

  • @davidrothstein3661
    @davidrothstein3661 Před 3 lety

    The first rule of photographing eggs is to be sure to use a hard-boiled egg. Great video. Thanks.

  • @priscillaknight4678
    @priscillaknight4678 Před rokem

    Gold!

  • @user-nd9nz7ho4o
    @user-nd9nz7ho4o Před 4 měsíci

    بسیار زیبا فوق العاده خوب تدریس میکنید ممنون که به اشتراک میگذارید

  • @tititj
    @tititj Před 9 měsíci

    Hi , just discovered your channel and it is great and very informative and helpful. Would you be able to share where do you get the gel sheets from and what coe is that blue sheet you have used in this video ? Many thanks.

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před 9 měsíci

      The filters are from Lee filters leefilters.com in the UK. The blue filter used was a Lee 120 Deep Blue.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @FaddyVFX
    @FaddyVFX Před 3 lety

    hello!!!! really loved your vedio!!! can you please share the the values that you used?
    i would love and use it for myself.
    thank you for good content!!

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před 3 lety

      The values I used will be largely irrelevant to anyone else because flash energy, for example, will be dependent on the exact placement of the light and efficiency of modifier. To reproduce my result just build up the image one light at a time the same way I did. If you don't tether the camera then you can get a fair idea by looking at the back of the camera.

  • @leelsw
    @leelsw Před 3 lety

    Could you please advise me on where i can get the gel sheets from? Thank you

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před 3 lety +1

      Wex Photo Video stock Lee gels and do a Rosco kit, link below
      www.wexphotovideo.com/search/?q=Rosco+Cinegel+Filter+Kit+20x24inch&search_type=All

  • @JulesMoyaert_photo
    @JulesMoyaert_photo Před rokem

    Dear Sir,
    Thank you very much for your impressive demo! I learned a lot in the build-up process.
    Just a quick question: why don't use a light meter to minimize the number of tests?
    Thank you, again!

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před rokem

      Using a tethered camera into a calibrated monitor gives a far more accurate result than is possible with a light meter.

    • @JulesMoyaert_photo
      @JulesMoyaert_photo Před rokem

      Thank you!

  • @user-uu5en9hd5q
    @user-uu5en9hd5q Před 3 lety

    Thankssssss

  • @charleswatson97
    @charleswatson97 Před 2 lety

    What kind of room lighting do you have. How you does this effect the subject. Thank you.

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před 2 lety

      The house lights are daylight balanced LED. Like most domestic and commercial lighting, they are not designed for photographic use, therefore exhibit a colour cast. It is very difficult to take this out of the final image.

  • @jaruka8913
    @jaruka8913 Před 3 lety

    what software do you use for tethering?

  • @nickfanzo
    @nickfanzo Před rokem

    I’ve been a street photographer for years. Outside, natural light, small camera, take a shot of things that excite my eye and done.
    Lighting seems daunting to me, and another world, but I want to get into still life. It’s a whole other animal.
    Now what about clam shelling? Etc

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před rokem

      There is more to it than clam shelling, have a look through the rest of my videos to make studio lighting less daunting.

    • @nickfanzo
      @nickfanzo Před rokem

      @@CameraClubLive great thanks

  • @scottca9780
    @scottca9780 Před 3 lety

    This is very useful, though I was creeped out by that girl in the background staring lifelessly at me.

  • @benitodelrosario6336
    @benitodelrosario6336 Před 2 lety

    “A little eggy”

  • @FoxxTickles
    @FoxxTickles Před 2 lety

    What am I losing out on if I buy a cheap ($100) lights instead of the more ($500) and most expensive ($1200) flash units?
    Thanks for uploading! I'm inspired and educated by your content.
    You should consider posting the gear you use through the amazon affiliate program.

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před 2 lety +1

      The main thing your losing out on is consistency, but also stable colour temperature and short flash duration.

    • @FoxxTickles
      @FoxxTickles Před 2 lety +1

      @@CameraClubLive thank you so so much. I think I'll start cheap (maybe a speed light and a remote) and when I begin to notice its failures, I'll upgrade. I'm very ready to begin experimenting with flash thanks to your videos!

  • @onkelsort5381
    @onkelsort5381 Před 7 měsíci

    I would give you two thumbs up, so I'll throw in a comment instead. And a 🥚👌

  • @trouty2115
    @trouty2115 Před rokem

    First thing I would have done is got my light meter out🤭set my lights to the right power, then tweaked.

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Před rokem

      Don't use or need a light meter as I use a tethered camera and a calibrated monitor.

  • @porschehouse
    @porschehouse Před 3 lety

    Thank you