This video is a tutorial on how to properly articulate the principles and purposes of photography. Now I understand how to intelligently speak about the craft of photography. This inspires me to become mindful of how I present my services and my art. Thank you Mr. Versace.
I have found Mr. Versace Teachings most interesting. I am by all means a beginner but I GET IT... his thought process is on are on my brain level and I really really enjoyed this video. Thank you for your hard work.
I always considered that I had a great technical knowledge of the subject of photography ... but Vincent just took me to school and reminded me just how little I knew. Found this lecture totally fascinating though, has left me hungry to go do some further investigation and with lots of new things to think about
This is a really interesting talk, and you can't deny Vincent's knowledge. Anyone who is relatively new to photography, don't be put off by the amount of technical knowledge he displays, you could definitely argue you don't need to necessarily need to know all of this to be successful. Art Wolfe's google talk is equally interesting, and he claims to only know 4% of what his camera does, to the point he doesn't even the model of the camera he uses. What I have taken from many talks I have seen is you simply have to reach a technical level that allows you to be creative and artistic :)
Opinionated people offend others due to a lack of agreement, this is a given and perfectly acceptable to me. Offensive people anger people to get a rise out of them which is I also understand (I won't get into the why of this action). It is the person who does both without the knowledge of what they are doing that causes me concern. It speaks to their overall concern for those around them or more to the point, their lack thereof. Raise yourself by raising those around you, this is what I believe to be the crux of being a better person. Thank you for reminding me of those facts, I am a better person for having given that idea thought again.
I recently bought the 70-210 D lens upon your recommendation for $130 in mint condition on ebay from a seller in Japan. At first it was a little tricky to set it up in my camera and I first used it to photograph a few cows laying down in an open field and WOW, so incredible sharp. Since it's heavy and well made, it has a little lens creep, but I think you will always get that with push and pull lenses. Thanks so much!!!
This is an extraordinary lecture, both broad and deep, technically and aesthetically. But, you must listen carefully because what Vincent describes is not simple to understand or explain. Extraordinary, I say, again. PS. Not for snapshot-ers, however.
Thanks for the reply Kiril. Though my further investigations brought me to Robert Doisneau. The book that Vincent mentions could be: "The marvels of daily life are exciting; no movie director can arrange the unexpected that you find in the street."
After listening to your talk, I went and bought a near new push/pull 70-210mm f4/5.6 lens. And when trying to use it, I keep on getting fEE. And after doing some searching, that is typical of these older AFD lenses on the newer Nikons. Did you have this problem with your lens and how did you fix the problem??? Thank you.
Good thoughts in it. I liked the idea of "setting up the stage and waiting for the actors" and "blur is as important as sharpness". Or "let the photo take you". Don't like the majority of images though. Maybe he should not so much be valued for how his images look like but for what he did with digital photography. Isn't he one of the pioneers of it?
The comment section for this video is very interesting. I'm about halfway through this lecture and I find that while Mr. Versace has some elitist, pretentious vibes about him, he also speaks as if he visualizes things in a deep way, which is interesting to hear described. I have become just as educated or more so by other non-pretentious photographers though, I will say that. Back to B&H I suppose...
I think he's anxious about the audience, where there are so many supposedly "super-smart" people. He misspeaks several times, and some of his analogies are flat-out wrong. The allusions to Zen, string theory, martial arts and all that are distracting, but I think they're intended to persuade the audience that he's "one of them" or otherwise underscore his authority. He might be better before a different audience.
can you read my photographs and comment? i am 80 years of age and like you i had been shooting at the age of 9- it is my hobby only - no commercial strings attatched- iam very much impressed with your lecture the lens is a brush-if you agree i can send my photographs thank you very much i am on face book and flickr
Well, everyone has their own opinions and they are all welcome, however, kicking back at people who do not use your camera, simply because the manufacturer of that piece of equipment has always supplied you with free stuff and you have been lucky to be 'at the right place at the right time' is a work of an artist, is it? That was just impolite and rude, not very professional, i don't care who you are, that was rude and i was offended, not going to watch any more Google Talks, as Google seems to be careless about who they bring to the table, i unsubscribe. Hope honorable artists will stay beautiful.
This guy does not have an impressive portfolio. By far the most pretentious website I have visited in a long time- a 30second intro of his signature as a skipable "load page"... gaahg
This video is a tutorial on how to properly articulate the principles and purposes of photography. Now I understand how to intelligently speak about the craft of photography. This inspires me to become mindful of how I present my services and my art. Thank you Mr. Versace.
I have found Mr. Versace Teachings most interesting. I am by all means a beginner but I GET IT... his thought process is on are on my brain level and I really really enjoyed this video. Thank you for your hard work.
I always considered that I had a great technical knowledge of the subject of photography ... but Vincent just took me to school and reminded me just how little I knew. Found this lecture totally fascinating though, has left me hungry to go do some further investigation and with lots of new things to think about
I had the chance to attend one of Vincent's classes at the New York Botanical Gardens several years ago. It was a great educational experience.
This is a really interesting talk, and you can't deny Vincent's knowledge. Anyone who is relatively new to photography, don't be put off by the amount of technical knowledge he displays, you could definitely argue you don't need to necessarily need to know all of this to be successful. Art Wolfe's google talk is equally interesting, and he claims to only know 4% of what his camera does, to the point he doesn't even the model of the camera he uses. What I have taken from many talks I have seen is you simply have to reach a technical level that allows you to be creative and artistic :)
Opinionated people offend others due to a lack of agreement, this is a given and perfectly acceptable to me. Offensive people anger people to get a rise out of them which is I also understand (I won't get into the why of this action). It is the person who does both without the knowledge of what they are doing that causes me concern. It speaks to their overall concern for those around them or more to the point, their lack thereof. Raise yourself by raising those around you, this is what I believe to be the crux of being a better person. Thank you for reminding me of those facts, I am a better person for having given that idea thought again.
I recently bought the 70-210 D lens upon your recommendation for $130 in mint condition on ebay from a seller in Japan. At first it was a little tricky to set it up in my camera and I first used it to photograph a few cows laying down in an open field and WOW, so incredible sharp. Since it's heavy and well made, it has a little lens creep, but I think you will always get that with push and pull lenses. Thanks so much!!!
This is an extraordinary lecture, both broad and deep, technically and aesthetically. But, you must listen carefully because what Vincent describes is not simple to understand or explain. Extraordinary, I say, again.
PS. Not for snapshot-ers, however.
Inspiring! Thanks Vincent!
Can someone give the name of the photographer that Vincent mentiones at 48:05?
Thanks for this great presentation
Thanks for the reply Kiril. Though my further investigations brought me to Robert Doisneau. The book that Vincent mentions could be: "The marvels of daily life are exciting; no movie director can arrange the unexpected that you find in the street."
After listening to your talk, I went and bought a near new push/pull 70-210mm f4/5.6 lens. And when trying to use it, I keep on getting fEE. And after doing some searching, that is typical of these older AFD lenses on the newer Nikons. Did you have this problem with your lens and how did you fix the problem??? Thank you.
Good thoughts in it. I liked the idea of "setting up the stage and waiting for the actors" and "blur is as important as sharpness". Or "let the photo take you". Don't like the majority of images though. Maybe he should not so much be valued for how his images look like but for what he did with digital photography. Isn't he one of the pioneers of it?
+MV Also I like the idea of "everything is important" and "make it look timeless".
Thanks for this :)
The comment section for this video is very interesting. I'm about halfway through this lecture and I find that while Mr. Versace has some elitist, pretentious vibes about him, he also speaks as if he visualizes things in a deep way, which is interesting to hear described. I have become just as educated or more so by other non-pretentious photographers though, I will say that. Back to B&H I suppose...
I think he's anxious about the audience, where there are so many supposedly "super-smart" people. He misspeaks several times, and some of his analogies are flat-out wrong. The allusions to Zen, string theory, martial arts and all that are distracting, but I think they're intended to persuade the audience that he's "one of them" or otherwise underscore his authority. He might be better before a different audience.
+Dave Rogers very interesting point. You may be correct. He is definitely amongst some very intellectual individuals in that room.
Everyone knows the heavier the bag the more credits you get as a photographer.
I loved this lecture. I did not love the photos. To each his own.
Would have liked to see someone of colour amongst his work
check out his flickr page
No primes!?!
Duane Michals is the name :)
can you read my photographs and comment? i am 80 years of age and like you i had been shooting at the age of 9- it is my hobby only - no commercial strings attatched- iam very much impressed with your lecture the lens is a brush-if you agree i can send my photographs thank you very much i am on face book and flickr
Well, everyone has their own opinions and they are all welcome, however, kicking back at people who do not use your camera, simply because the manufacturer of that piece of equipment has always supplied you with free stuff and you have been lucky to be 'at the right place at the right time' is a work of an artist, is it? That was just impolite and rude, not very professional, i don't care who you are, that was rude and i was offended, not going to watch any more Google Talks, as Google seems to be careless about who they bring to the table, i unsubscribe. Hope honorable artists will stay beautiful.
EPIC LAME
Too many redundant lenses!
This guy does not have an impressive portfolio.
By far the most pretentious website I have visited in a long time- a 30second intro of his signature as a skipable "load page"... gaahg
its not art,