Still life photography lighting techniques

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
  • 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.

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  • @MrFidelis1971
    @MrFidelis1971 5 місяців тому

    The greatest teacher I ever met! Thank you!

  • @TheGGPROD
    @TheGGPROD 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @teresamoore6125
    @teresamoore6125 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @Kevinacharles
    @Kevinacharles 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @seamusreid4615
    @seamusreid4615 Рік тому

    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  Рік тому +2

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

  • @paddlespaz123
    @paddlespaz123 Рік тому

    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.

  • @andrina-travel
    @andrina-travel 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @stefanl.4956
    @stefanl.4956 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @ApolloJuniorFilmUnit
    @ApolloJuniorFilmUnit 4 місяці тому

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

  • @TV-yv6xf
    @TV-yv6xf 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @pauldarville3843
    @pauldarville3843 16 днів тому

    Informative video, thanks!!!

  • @TheSpitfire10
    @TheSpitfire10 2 роки тому

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

  • @mariomifsud1302
    @mariomifsud1302 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @mc3905
    @mc3905 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @boceskia
    @boceskia Рік тому

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

  • @davecarrera
    @davecarrera 3 роки тому

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

  • @christinecroucher56
    @christinecroucher56 3 роки тому +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.

  • @literallyshane4306
    @literallyshane4306 3 роки тому +2

    really good tutorial and explanation, thank you

  • @user-kk4hs7ml3l
    @user-kk4hs7ml3l 3 роки тому

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

  • @michaelmcdonald3345
    @michaelmcdonald3345 2 роки тому

    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! :-) )

  • @janua231
    @janua231 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @RajbirSingh-os1gr
    @RajbirSingh-os1gr 3 роки тому

    Excellent presentation.lighting technique explained nicely.Thanks.

  • @michaelgibbons199
    @michaelgibbons199 3 роки тому

    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  3 роки тому

      Have a look at this video
      ua-cam.com/video/zEyzaY3h6H4/v-deo.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.

  • @pictureeyecandy
    @pictureeyecandy 2 роки тому +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 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant 😊

  • @shopobjetdart
    @shopobjetdart 3 роки тому

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

  • @rorero1962
    @rorero1962 3 роки тому

    Very well explained, thank you Sr.

  • @user-nd9nz7ho4o
    @user-nd9nz7ho4o 5 місяців тому

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

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  5 місяців тому

      You’re welcome thanks for watching.

  • @denguedenguedengue4061
    @denguedenguedengue4061 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @hussam889
    @hussam889 4 місяці тому

    thank y very much

  • @CecileNoldus
    @CecileNoldus 3 роки тому +1

    thank you very much!

  • @davidrothstein3661
    @davidrothstein3661 3 роки тому

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

  • @donikacapi8707
    @donikacapi8707 3 роки тому

    this was really great! thanks

  • @CengizKarakus
    @CengizKarakus 2 роки тому

    Thank you Sir...

  • @priscillaknight4678
    @priscillaknight4678 Рік тому

    Gold!

  • @tititj
    @tititj 10 місяців тому

    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  10 місяців тому

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

  • @JulesMoyaert_photo
    @JulesMoyaert_photo Рік тому

    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  Рік тому

      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 Рік тому

      Thank you!

  • @FaddyVFX
    @FaddyVFX 3 роки тому

    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  3 роки тому

      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.

  • @just_me8389
    @just_me8389 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial.

  • @recnepsyarg
    @recnepsyarg 3 роки тому

    Very helpful thank you

  • @jonj.j.williamsonphotograp175
    @jonj.j.williamsonphotograp175 3 роки тому

    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  3 роки тому

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

  • @nickfanzo
    @nickfanzo 2 роки тому

    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  2 роки тому

      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 2 роки тому

      @@CameraClubLive great thanks

  • @charleswatson97
    @charleswatson97 2 роки тому

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

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @FoxxTickles
    @FoxxTickles 2 роки тому

    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  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @FoxxTickles
      @FoxxTickles 2 роки тому +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!

  • @scottca9780
    @scottca9780 3 роки тому

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

  • @user-uu5en9hd5q
    @user-uu5en9hd5q 3 роки тому

    Thankssssss

  • @leelsw
    @leelsw 3 роки тому

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

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  3 роки тому +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

  • @jaruka8913
    @jaruka8913 3 роки тому

    what software do you use for tethering?

  • @benitodelrosario6336
    @benitodelrosario6336 2 роки тому

    “A little eggy”

  • @onkelsort5381
    @onkelsort5381 8 місяців тому

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

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  8 місяців тому

      Thank you very much thanks for watching.

  • @trouty2115
    @trouty2115 Рік тому

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

    • @CameraClubLive
      @CameraClubLive  Рік тому

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

  • @Dogdogdoga
    @Dogdogdoga 3 роки тому

    Thank you