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James Douglas Studio
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TJDS vs LA!
The James Douglas Studio and Co went out to LA to visit clients, family, and friends on their turf over the summer... this is what happened.
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Cast of Hamilton - Behind the Scenes - TJDS
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A behind the scenes look at our friends of the cast of Hamilton coming into the studio for the day! Paint flying in every direction, photos and videos capturing it all! Be sure to drop a LIKE and COMMENT down below if you think we should do another one of these shoots! Have you gotten CHECKED??? tinyurl.com/y627p7wa Watch all of our other BTS videos here! tinyurl.com/y2mxbfat Big thanks to our ...
GETTING CHECKED - The James Douglas Studio
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Do you know someone who's figure skating?? If not, let them do their thing and dodge what they can... it's only a matter of time before they get CHECKED! Be sure to drop a LIKE and COMMENT down below if you wanna hear more rants about all things industry related! Have a GEAR PROBLEM!: ua-cam.com/video/0J8tAbR3piY/v-deo.html Our friends at Dodd Camera: doddcamera.com
Are you a PHOTOGRAPHER or an ARTIST?? - The James Douglas Studio
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Sobering thought... You are not an artist... yet. Shoutouts to the crew!! Talent - Too much James... unfortunately for you. Producer - Jacq Shiffman ua-cam.com/channels/r2K8UldbMAx-JKjeHsYGhA.html Editor - Jacq Shiffman ua-cam.com/channels/r2K8UldbMAx-JKjeHsYGhA.html
Capturing a SHATTERED LIGHTBULB! - Rick Smith Jr. - Behind the Scenes - The James Douglas Studio
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So Rick Smith Jr tasked me with creating one of the most technically challenging images of my career, him shattering a lightbulb with a playing card... and we got it. Check out the BTS video of how we did it and drop a comment below if you have any specific questions. Shoutouts to the crew!! Talent - Rick Smith Jr ua-cam.com/users/RickSmithJr Producer - Jacq Shiffman ua-cam.com/channels/r2K8Uld...
CHEESEBURGERS DON'T CANCEL! - The James Douglas Studio
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I swear to FUCK I'm gonna become a food photographer here pretty soon. Do us a favor and LIKE - COMMENT -SUBSCRIBE to prevent us from doing that!!! PREVIOUS VIDEO!!! ua-cam.com/video/xi6Ppn1bVq4/v-deo.html Produced by Jacq Shiffman Video by Owen Zubek
HOW TO PRICE YOURSELF! - The James Douglas Studio
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Your rate is your rate, either the clients you work with will come to that rate, or you WILL NOT work with those clients. It's that simple, price yourself, value your work, and stick to it. Need a studio V-Flat? Learn how to make them HERE!: ua-cam.com/video/URRQQeW1lCk/v-deo.html
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY: HOW TO MAKE A V-FLAT! (feat. Greg Murray) - The James Douglas Studio
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Two studio photographers link up to show you how to make staple studio photography equipment yourself! Go to the store and grab some foam insulated panels, a roll of gaff tape. and some paint, and follow us to see how to make your own V-FLAT! COMMENT below about what how-to video you want to see next! PREVIOUS VID: tinyurl.com/y4wlluot
RICK SMITH JR! - The James Douglas Studio
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Professional illusionist and card thrower Rick Smith Jr. rolled by the studio yesterday afternoon! He showed us some of his crazy magic tricks and how effortlessly he can hit targets just with the toss of a playing card! Be sure to LIKE and drop a COMMENT down below with what what you think about Rick! check out his channel!: ua-cam.com/users/RickSmithJr latest video: ua-cam.com/video/0J8tAbR3p...
THE GEAR PROBLEM - The James Douglas Studio
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Do you have a gear problem? If you do.. it's time for a change! There is no must-have kit that once you buy it you’re a successful photographer. Gear doesn’t give you talent, it just enhances what’s already there. Be sure to drop a LIKE and COMMENT down below if you wanna hear more rants about all things photo! Have you seen the new CANON EOS R?!: ua-cam.com/video/qwrCZmB7Ypc/v-deo.html Our fri...
Canon EOS R REVIEW - The James Douglas Studio
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Took a look at the brand new Canon EOS R with RF 24-105mm f4.0 kit! Thanks to Dodd Camera for hooking it up with all the sweet gear and making this video possible. Be sure to drop a LIKE and COMMENT and let us know your thoughts! check out our friends at Dodd Camera: doddcamera.com Featured Gear (via Dodd Camera): - Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera w/ 24-105mm RF Mount lens kit: tinyurl.com/yc4u2a...
Inner Bliss Yoga - Behind the Scenes - TJDS
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A behind the scenes look at our friends at Inner Bliss Yoga Studios from Rocky River, Ohio coming into the studio for the day!
Nicolette Atelier - The James Douglas Studio
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Getting to know one of our favorite clients, artist Nicolette Atelier!
Michael Roberts of the Detroit Lions - Behind the Scenes - TJDS
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A small behind the scenes snippet of TE Michael Roberts of the Detroit Lions. Wishing nothing but the best for this guy! video shot and produced by Jurell Sison: vimeo.com/jurellsison
Iman Shumpert x Gold Digger Clothing - Behind the Scenes - TJDS
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We had a good time shooting NBA shooting guard, Iman Shumpert (@imanshumpert) repping Golddigger Clothing at the one and only James Douglas Studio (@tjdstudio).
Machine Gun Kelly - Behind the Scenes - The James Douglas Studio
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Machine Gun Kelly - Behind the Scenes - The James Douglas Studio
Old City Soda - Behind the Scenes - The James Douglas Studio
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Old City Soda - Behind the Scenes - The James Douglas Studio
Take Me Home - The James Douglas Studio
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Take Me Home - The James Douglas Studio
EOS R Unboxing - The James Douglas Studio
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EOS R Unboxing - The James Douglas Studio
Great video, but I feel like the amount of money you spent justifies the cost of just having real the flat shipped to you
Thank you for the tutorial. Very helpful. FWIW I just made one v-flat using (2) 1"X4'X8' R-5 NGX FOAMULAR (would not recommend - horizontal lines / slits embedded in sheets), 1 roll of 3" white gaffers tape (30 yards) and 1 roll of regular black 2" gaffers tape. (20 yards) The space between the panels for the spine was 2 1/4". Also as shown in the video, the 'flap' for the spine is only on one side. I used the black tape to build the spine, and on the long sides next to the spine, and eventually covered it with the white tape. Also, keep in mind which color you want on the inside of the 'book' or on the outside. These boards bowed when taping so watch that as you go.
It's time for me to refresh my studio reflectors, so after a search, I came upon this video. Nice work and entertaining as well. Sorry to see that it looks like you've given up on the YT videos(editing on this had to have been immense). But, you created a good foundation here. It would be nice to see it rise from the ashes...Thanks again for the ideas and best luck for the future! I've subscribed...just in case there's more to come.
A lot of studio equipment is pretty easy to make if one has the interest to build for applications or sized not readily available. I made a ceiling track system so flats with rollers hang from runners on the ceiling so they do not have to be self supporting, hanging from above. With a grid of slotted tracks I can hang everything from strobe, gobos, backdrops, ect, and they are easy to position than any where need if one has enough tracks installed, this way everything is off the floor so nothing can be tripped over. The one item not hung is a large crane with wheels to move it out of the way when not needed. Even the strobes, which I designed and built myself from surplus flash tubes from air force aircraft surplus sales. From my crude calculations they peak at 1200watts each and cost me about $80 each. My latest project not finished in a camera stand with a working height from 9 inches to 8 ft so there will be nothing to trip over, no wires or cords on the floor. During Covid lock down I used the time to make one end of the main studio into a 2 wall cyclorama, infinitety floor 29 feet wide. That was easier then I thought it would be. A local theater was remodeling so I was given their heavy stage curtains which after serious cleaning that can be slid from the ceiling tracks anywhere in the studio to wall off sections or act as flats or back drops. A further project with be to motorize them. I have designed a wireless control system where with new yet unbuilt light posts to motorize the strobe ceiling posts to change angles and direction of each strobe on the ceiling track rails.
Interesting process and materials. I've always thought that insulation could come in handy for someone in a studio. But 1/2" thick foam core is $37.60 (Uline) -- for better or worse you have to buy 12. I just ordered 12 black($51.00) and 12 white today which is why I guess this popped up on my feed. I don't leave that gap either. Just tape inside and out of the two panels. The ones I have in the studio lasted so far for three years. Replacing them because they look a bit tattered. We have had a rental studio for 20 years and always the same process for v-flats (first NYC and now Chicago) and I want things to always look as fresh as possible.
Half the price? What's your time worth?
Needed this!!!
I fully agree on comments below regarding the expense. Gaff tape?? Really? You just had $60.00 worth of tape in your hand! $20/foil covered boards and as also mentioned, the paint is not cheap now days. Now we get into a photographer's most valuable asset - "TIME!" then you have the effort, the truck, the work... "Super cheap?" compared to 120.00 on line? Your "total" cost here is easily 120! just buy the shit and be done with it!
Jesus christ, you're so gorgeous
also the vid is megahelpful, cheers bro!
Did I miss it...wouldn't hinges work better than tape and cheaper?
I’m thinking that too. You can either paint the hinges or tape over them and paint them
@@stephond.photography9867 exactly!
it wouldn't last. you have to drill holes through the material to attach them but the material is too soft. with time the holes will just get bigger and rip.
And try to take this Fu#$ing thing to a location for a shoot…..Hmmmmm….You will have then to buy a Fu%$ing 240 $ V flat and keep this Fu%^ing ass hauling DIY at your studio….!!!
Too muck background noise. And the video is a mess.
I have to agree with many of the comments - a) the insulation flats are quite expensive. b) paint on the foil won't stick long. It will be flaking off in no time. -- however it is possible to buy insulation with no foil from 3M but it is a special order. c) gaff tape is shitty expensive - you guys must also be Cristal champagne drinkers. probably the best raw material is gator board - a 1/2 inch thick piece is very rigid and won't be bendy and doesn't need taping around the edges. I've used it for trade show booths for years. But it is extremely expensive stuff for a DIY project. 1/2 inch foam core is OK at first, but much too delicate even after taping the edges - you will very quickly get the corners kicked in and dings even with careful handling. Finally, the cost of paint has skyrocketed in recent years. We are paying $11.00/qt here in California for flat black paint. This project will likely need 2 qts of black and 2 qts of white.
Way too much background noise bro.
I'm just curious. Who use gaffe tape? It's so much more expensive and you don't plan to ever take it off. Is there a reason
I used heavy duty canvas as the hing on mine. The will last longer than I will
Yesss Sick video !! Thank you so much this is exactly what I was looking for. Something affordable +last longer 🔥🔥🔥
I want to buy this board but the staff there said you can't paint over glossy surface. Could you please tell me what paint did you use? Thanks
James that was good to go
This sucks.
How the fuck hasn't this channel blown up? Make more videos! I need another 2 mins on top of this. Get on it! Thanks man.
I agree, make your own VFLATS, BUT never wear a LIARS t shirt. That part of this video is a FAIL.....WOW...In today's world information is at your fingertips, and not knowing how corrupt a organization is, is ON YOU!
calm ur tits
One word: Foamcore
This video is sick. Just found you boys, and subscribed off of this edit. Guess what I'm doing today for tomorrows shoot lol
Yo bro take them vflats and glue some magets in them on the white side then Buy some HIPS Sheets at 0.003" thick and paint those to change the color of your V-flat that way you can swap'em out and save space :D
Great idea!
Love it right to the point, I'm a Sony hybrid shooter. That being said I still like what you do not what you use.. Oh and thank you Dodd.
Thank you for this, providing what things should look like when you provide the right service for your clients.. !
Awesome Vid!!! BACON!!!! Now I need some
This is the best video ive seen on DIY vflats. Thank you so much
EST 4 LIFE 19XX!😂❤️🤘🏻
Cant wait to work with you again!
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Good stuff James!
Let’s go Cleveland Phototakers !
Even if i win one. Im still gonna try and make this! Great Job!
@@ThatMinority Thank you and we hope you win one!! Pulling the winners out of a hat at 3:00 on instagram! :)
Very cool!
We're working on some really cool shit with Rick coming up too... some hyper technical stuff.
I just love camera equipment😂 I don’t “need” the best gear to take decent photos but having awesome glass and a kick ass body is so much fun. The technological aspect of photography is part of why I love it so much. I agree with what you’re saying, you don’t need the best gear to take awesome photos. But I feel like so many people are saying this and it’s making it seem as if gear is irrelevant when that’s just not the case. I can guarantee I will take better photos on a EOS R compared to a t2 or something like that. Will either photo be more impactful? Not necessarily but the shot on the more expensive camera will be a “better” photo in terms of quality. My last point(; as a beginner starting out on an older camera is great because it forces you to learn and understand exposure, composition, etc, and rely less on the camera but on the flip side it can be much more frustrating for some people. Better gear will have more features which can assist you to take better photos as a beginner and make the process a little easier. Just my thought and a rant in response to your rant .. I guess 😂
You're definitely not wrong. We're simply strong believers that "Gear elevates talent, it does not create it." Yes gear is important but you shouldn't blame your gear for low quality images, in the same way I don't blame my putter for missing a three footer for birdie... as much as I'd like to sometimes!!
James Douglas Studio definitely agree 👊🏻
Absofuckinglutely!
Nice to see you like it - Im a Nikon shooter and despite the Z cameras I'm still more interested in the EOS-R.
It's fantastic in studio and even better on location, highly recommend making the jump to the Canon ship my man!!
@@jamesdouglasstudio1614 I'm waiting to see what the eye-focus update is like on the Z's - if they can sort the AF and jittery IBIS then I'll stick with Nikon, if they can't then EOS-R for the HD and lowlight AF.