How to do PRO-LEVEL Product Photography WITHOUT Resorting to Post-Production
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- In this product photography tutorial, I'll be demonstrating how you can capture stunning product photos directly out of camera without resorting to post-production as your first option to fix your final product images.
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Apply this knowledge take-away to your work and save yourself a huge amount of time in the future.
Other techniques covered include:
* Precision lighting control.
* Common misunderstandings of lighting ratios.
* How to visually identify your lighting requirements WITHOUT a light meter.
* The light by light development of the image.
* Using hidden reflectors.
* Using large graduated diffused lights and very precise hard light control.
Enjoy,
Karl
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Hi Guys, thanks for all your comments it seems you have really enjoyed this video. Please share it and like as it really will help us to make more in the future. Thank you.
Always sharing your videos Karl. I've watched I must admit thousands of other photography videos and yours are by far one of the most informative, entertaining and str8 up no nonsense thus far.
Thank you kreygscott
LOVE YOU
Awesome video! It's not about the kit you use but how and the way you use it! Extremely clever! A really good insight!
Karl Taylor OMG. U R really really good！This video is so amazing that I never thought that making a product image could be such complicated. U worked it perfectly and showed it specifically.The shooting skill of mine would be much improved by ur inspiration. Besides,I didn't have a favourite photographer before.And now u r the first one I'm looking up to.Thanks for ur tutorial～
The DIY aspect of photography is something I think many are interested in as basicly no one who doesnt do it on a professional level owns the tools you do.
Bron makes good lights, but you don't need them for product photography. Power wise they're kind of overkill. You can do the same setup with speedlights and some snoots. All you really need is to DIY some vellum diffusers. Product shots are all about DIY.
I completely agree. I was looking for a way to do this at home...i wasn't looking to completely rearrange my room with "million" dollar materials...
Watching you Karl is a pure pleasure. I'm aspiring product photographer and I truly wished I saw your tutorials before I started my experiments. I wish you much energy and hope to see more. Thank you.
Yes please for the home made tools video!
I'm pretty sure your collection of stands is worth more than all of my gear combined lol.
C stands hold their value and are a great investment.
Great tutorial. Did you use thousands of dollars in gear? YES YOU DID. So what! You've worked hard to get where you are and these are the tools that help you get there. You started with a tiny studio and homemade snoots and rigs. After you perfect your craft and get better you acquire the better tools throughout the years. It happens to everyone. The fact that you go so detailed and insightful about what you do and how you do it speaks VOLUMES to your character and your selflessness to teach and educate others. I couldn't thank you enough for what you do !!!! Thank you Javier from Miami, FLorida
Thank you Javier very kind words
I agree Javier. No one should be making any comment about Karl's equipment. He earned his spot in this business. If you want what Karl has, earn it just like he did.
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Well, everyone is uploading homemade tutorials nw dayz....its really great to see a professional one and it really inspired me....thank you very much Mr. Karl Taylor for such great work👍
Oh god, so much gear. My eyes are bleeding.
Just to be clear: I fully appreciate the amount of work and experience all of this requires, the craftsmanship. I'm just pointing out _all of that amazing gear._
Another perfect tutorial. The cost effects us all, but I came to watch the process and how nuances of light effects in such a setup and the execution was masterfully done, as expected from a professional. Keep it up Karl.
Mr. Taylor, You have outdone yourself with this tutorial. I cannot thank you enough for allowing me to see your work. Your lessons on product photography have inspired me.
thank you for your kind words
My exact words too Frank
That was such a tremendous act of generosity on your part, Karl. You totally rock, and that final image was gorgeous!!!
thank you
I try to watch new and old episode since it well made. Thanks
With this expensive equipment none can do photograhy like you man . Skills u have is 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
excellent video Karl. Would love to see ideas on home made modifiers.
Good refresher course if doing contract work or social media ideas. Thanks.
Something to aspire too. A true master of your art.
The cheaper setup for the same shoot is highly appreciated... Tanks for making this one...really amazing very informative. 👍
Excellent walk thru Karl. I just did a portfolio ad image of mascara and used a 2in mirror to bounce light detail on the aplicator shaft and lash brush so it was not just a black blob with no dimension. It worked well.
I am completely fascinated by tho use of light. All this is so great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in a such interesting way.
Thanks Karl. Wish you a healthy and happy year ahead!
Cheers
I love these step by step tutorials!! Very instructive
Karl is a light sculptor and not just a painter. He carves with precision to breathe in life to dead objects.
Outstanding tutorial! By no means should anyone run out and buy everything here without first trying with diy modifiers and cheaper lights. It is the technique that matters and the attention to detail.
Yes please ! would love to see the home made tools video!
Karl, you never fail to inspire.
thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You’re an absolute boss Karl. Loving all your videos. Just discovered you through CZcams this week
Thanks very much, I hope you enjoy the rest of our content.
Actually when I see what you/we can achieve in camera with proper lightning equipment, it just motivates me to start seriously investing it such lights....
It's probably the least retouched professional image I've seen so far and it looks really beautiful.
Thanks for sharing, Karl.
Thanks Robert, having the right equipment definitely makes your life easier and allows you more precise control. As a professional it also makes things more efficient. Checkout the broncolor range I can highly recommend it.
Yeah, when I'll start investing in pro lighting equipment, it will most likely be the Broncolor.....
Great video karl. Always look forward to the next one
Love your product photography and these videos. No apologies necessary for using the necessary equipment for the job.
Thanks Joseph
I'm really glad to see you making more regular content. A true professional.
If I want to be honest, there is no such a great and creative photographer like you on the planet earth. I've learned and inspired a lot from your flawless arts. I owe you a huge massive thanks and say, well done, brother
Cheers
Karl this video was by far the best I have watched in a long while ... brilliant tutorials
BOSS photo set up. 🙌🏽
Imagine trying this in the old film days. Oh, so nice to chimp shots on a big monitor to see your lighting effects. What a great studio and gear and camera man.
This is exactly the sort of stuff that I used to shoot on 5x4 film from 1997-2005 then I went to digital.
Exciting video... you are teaching us step by step how to enhance features through lightnings and not through Photoshop. Every photographer's dream of such a setup. and not only setup... but Karl..your patience is highlighted here through these much setups. Its too good that you produce such quality videos that even beginners can understand and try such setup.
That video was awesome! I liked that you showed how much you like to control your lights.
Thanks
You are incredible you have so much control with the lights you are so specific when you say as you do each photograph is a pleasure to see your videos and learn even more good work
Thanks
Thanks for guidance. This is very very useful tutorial for product photographers. Thanks again.
Not only do you put so much work into making great shots. You put an amazing amount of work into making tutorials. I appreciate you. Thank you!
Thank you Nicole.
I appreciate your approach and desire to get it right in camera. Great vid. Thanks!
Best video i have ever seen for product photography 💪🏻👍🏻🙌🏻
The attention to detail is outstanding!
Ok being the techno nerd that I am I have to point one thing out. The rations are NOT measured as the unit outputs. It is the measured values with a light meter on the object.
Still like you say it makes no sense to ask for these since they are close to specular highlights that could not be measured with a normal light meter.
Very nice! You are the best. Thanks for sharing, Karl!
I've been binge watching photography tutorial videos over the last couple of months, and I can comfortably say I've learned the most out of yours. Keep up the good work. I feel I could probably make a homemade device for the controlled lighting, but I am interested to see what you would come up with.
Thank you please share them and spread the word as it helps us to produce more.
Thanks a lot for opening your studio and showing us your knowledge. You may have a lot of expensive equipment, but light is light and that's what matters, everybody uses the tools they have. The important thing is the lightning set up and the result.
Incredible! I love how you value fine control and do your utmost to get it right in camera while all the while valuing your own eye to drive the image.
Hello Karl thanks very much for your video and the time you spent to show us all what a fantastic shoot like always keep it up
It was amazing to see what all went into a shot like that. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.
No way on making video for cheap homemade modifiers Karl. You are the king of Broncolor and your work and equipment speaks in volumes. Photographers need to step their equiptment game up.
Fabulous demonstration - and yes, a "home-made" kit video would be very welcome!
Love the ratio explanation :D I know that I am still a beginner, probably even amateur compared to your skills, but one thing I have learnt with my little speedlights is that the best thing to do is to play, play and play again till you feel happy with the light and shadow.
absolutely
Thank you Karl. I know some people like to see cheaper options so that they can achieve the results themselves. But I also enjoy seeing what you use. It's nice to see something to aspire to.
Great shot, great work. I love what you say "you must do all the work you can in camera, not in photoshop". You are very good at what you do, keep up the great work, and inspiring others to do so.
Thanks for taking the time to make this. Great information , your channel is one of my favorite resources
that was so simple, no wait, that was so well explained and detailed that you made it look simple! thanks for showing us this cheers
Brilliant video Karl, Loving these vlog episode type videos
I can not thank you enough for sharing your life long experience. Loved loved loved the tutorial :)
Awesome video Karl. Thank you for sharing.
Great video, love the way you showed the build-up of lighting, food for thought thank you..
Glad you enjoyed it!
So good! What an amazing talent to control lights. Congratulation, and i can't wait to watch more tutorials.
Thanks for sharing a useful workphlo
Best video about product photography.
Amazing work !!! No matter how much money you have in gear which is important here is how you do it so we can appreciate the details of a great photographer work. Thank you for sharing this video !!!
Pure goodness and skillful light manipulation! And yes - many people will be happy to hear a couple of stories about how you created custom lighting back in the days. Some backstage photos from the DIY-past would be very nice bonus.
Loved the tutorial. And YES please makes some video tutorials on how to make homemade tools.
marvelous photography....with great technic..
Please do more videos of this type. They are very informative and beneficial for us. Cheers
There are not many tutorials showing unprocessed images. Thank you for sharing your time and effort! I turned off my ad blocking software and clicked on the adverts :D
Great video. Great insight to how you get the lighting to work and get fab results.
thank you
Great execution and very well explained.
This has been on of the best product videos I've seen yet. Using the broncolor app with this shoot would be fantastic! Top work Karl.
More product photography please Karl. Really enjoyed this tutorial.
Great Mr.Karl.. Thank you very much for this service
You are a great Pro. person.. I love to watch you tutorials.. Thanks
i really enjoyed this video karl!! Great job
Your level of precision always amazes me. Thank you for sharing such brilliant tutorials.
Thank you Karl! I love your product photo work. I appreciate every level of detail you put into the photos you shoot. Your work has made me rethink my own approach to taking photos. Thanks a million!
This is crazy wonderful!!!! Who would have ever imagined!!!
Cheers
great video, loving the control from the projector attachments.
Thanks! 👍
This was beautifull to watch, i think you are a good teacher!
Thank you so much!
Phenomenal level of precision and commitment.
Thanks for sharing, Karl!
You are the best Mr.Karl
Thanks for great demo. Image looks great!
Brilliant video, a great insight into product photography, and superb lighting demonstration really amazing work.
Many thanks!
I expected to see just a few poor ordinary pics from a geear geek but got shock seeing your beatiful unedited results! OMG! YOu deserve that Hasselblad and that studio
Thanks Steve.
Great vid! For those who want to get serious about lighting still life is a way to hone your skills. Of course Karl's kit is inspirational but you work your way up or rent, we all start by rigging stuff together but when you get the right tools and practice your ass off it becomes easier. But first learn to see the light!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Hi Karl..
I am not a photographer... but an artist... A storyboard artist.
This awareness helps me a lot too...
Thank you...
And all the best.
Absolutely great tutorial!
The old black plexi glass and black lighting black on black with a back light with a roll of diffusion material. That brings back memories for Hoffritz in 80's that I did. 8x10 Arca Swiss -Balcar Strobes with 20 Pops to get f45 on that damn Sinar lens. Lots of silver and color cards for fill. Black Plexi Back Lit makes anything look good.
Excellent video Karl! Really good seeing your thought process and the attention to every single detail
Absolutely professional tutorial! great video great picture
Thank you so much karl
You really don't know how much inspiration your given me..
I have watched all of your tutorials
You are a great photographer.. great teacher
I wish that one day I meet you
Nice work of light and cosmectic's colors.
Great video Karl, love to see more like this.
lots more like this and better in our paid courses, especially our advertising and product photography course on our website. Help support us :)
You did an excellent job in conveying your knowledge. Thank you. I greatly appreciate your time.
This was an excellent class of product photography. It was inspirational
Thank you
Very educational video! Please keep it up!
Simply brilliant ! Thank you .