Still life lighting
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- Опубліковано 22 бер 2022
- How to photograph on a white background.
In this video I take you step by step through the process of lighting a still life photographic study.
Use creative lighting to bring out the shape and texture of a subject against a pure white background.
I will demonstrate how to set a white point in photoshop and how to remove unwanted elements from the image to make a clean finished photograph.
Everything is covered from the studio lighting using a simple flash set up, through the tethered capture in Capture one software, to the final image in Adobe Photoshop.
I'll use a Canon DSLR, tethered into Capture one software to show you how to capture your subject from basic image to completed photograph.
Ideas for art photography.
Profoto studio flash.
Canon 24-70mm f2.8 Lens.
One of the best still life lighting tutprial I've ever seen!
thank you
I used this technique today, and the result was really good. Thank you.
You're so welcome!
Yet, another excellent tutorial video. After watching this extraordinary series I realized this is exactly how my brain sees the subjects in a real world most of the time, filtering all background mess and unwanted light. Your art shots help me to put my brain to rest and simply enjoy focusing on the subject. Thank you
Glad to help!
THAT, was probably the best still life lighting tutorial I've seen on UA-cam, thank you, I learn't a heck of a lot from it, and I believe it's because of the way you explain it. I've subscribed, and I look forward to watching all your other stuff.
Wow, thanks!
Just wanted to say thank you. I am spending this year teaching myself all about artificial lighting (continuous and flash), and have just moved on to flash. A friend shared one of your tutorials with me and I've now watched three, and I can honestly say that it's been a lightbulb experience. I was so afraid of flash - I had no idea how easy it could be to control. So thank you very much for these really great tutorials.
Glad to help!
This is the best channel I have seen on youtube that takes us through the process of creating quality still life almost all in one shot and little post processing. Problem is he doesn't read our comments.
Thank you! Awesome video, and useful information!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Superb video tutorial.
Glad you liked it
Perfect 👍 🎉
Thank you! Cheers!
I love the way you explain things. Love the channel and tutorials. Looking forward to seeing more
Glad you like them!
I really like your series and thanks for sharing the end to end - it is a nice way to learn.
Thank you
Superb! Learning so much from you, and to watch your process as you work the still life is invaluable
Thanks for watching!
I learn so much from you, thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
I freely admit this tutorial is very informative but I don’t have the patience to do this detailed setup maybe one day I will
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic presentation. This tutorial in an example of how to think and see like a professional. Eye opener. Thank you very much.
You're very welcome!
Nice instruction. Thank you
You are welcome!
Thanks for making these I really enjoy watching how you make the images.
Glad you like them!
Thank you for your work and the experience you share
My pleasure!
hey I'm using the same PC Case! Thats cool! :D
Thanks for watching.
Very nice
Thanks
Wonderful walk through as always sir.
Glad you enjoyed it
Another great video! Love the channel and tutorials. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Very interesting, great results. Thank you.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks Prof again another great one
Always welcome
Another great tutorial and I love the finished photo.
What sort of light is that should I choose to buy one please?
Love your videos thanks for making them
Gary
I used a Profoto studio flash in a soft box. You can achieve a result like this with just about any studio flash or large speed light. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this useful video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks!
Welcome!
Your channel is absolutely amazing. Do you have any indication for a budget flash I could still use for this style photography?
The Godox range is very good, or second hand Bowens on ebay.
Thanks for watching
I thoroughly enjoy your lighting videos. I always learn something. How would you suggest photographing a picture that's behind glass in a frame? I want to list some of my photos for sale and include photos of the photos but can't seem to avoid reflections from the glass.
Make sure your camera is perpendicular to the frame and place lights around a meter away each side at about thirty degrees, as in a repro set up.
I've used a circular polarising filter to cut out glare on perspex machine safety covers. It worked a treat.
It’s a great result. Thank you for sharing.
Is it possible to reduce the white reflection some way from the bottom side of the tomato ?
Yes, place a black card in a position to stop the reflection, capture an image, then remove the card and capture another image, then combine the two in photoshop.
Very nice thankyou
Most welcome 😊
Thank you! As usual, progress in my own photography after you post a video 👏👏. I have been trying to create an image of raspberries in a wine glass. No matter what I do, weird reflections appear in the glass. Do you have a video about a technique to try?
Send me an image and I will have a look at it for you.
@@CameraClubLive That would be great. Not sure how to send it?
@@CameraClubLive Ahhh, never mind, sorry. I just went to look at them and remembered I had formatted the card without taking them off. They weren’t very good. So to save hard drive space….and to top it off, they are out of season here. Still lots of snow and winter for a couple months yet. Thank you for the offer Tony. When I can get them again, I will give it another go.
I really wait for your videos and I try to imitate your photos but in this video, in the post-processing on photoshop I couldn't keep the original shadow but all the image background was purely white. please can you explain how could you keep the shadow in your photo? thanks in advance
You do need to be carful when setting the new white point. If set near the shadow the shadow will disappear. Hope this helps.
Can you please tell me the model of that Profoto light you used on the Retort Stand.
Profoto B2, unfortunately discontinued by the manufacturer. The replacement is the Profoto B10.
Why not make your adjustments in ACR, ( most will have ACR , or capture 1) I take it you're shooting in RAW. Oh what about the harsh line across the tomato from the front of the card the tomato is sat on.
Yes, but....
With the black card, I don't see where you removed light, I see an actual reflection in the tomato. It's not quite the same, and I don't think it's my eyes playing tricks.
I used to own a 5Ds. According to Sean Abbott, who describes himself a professional lens tester, diffraction sets in on that camera at F5.6. I don't trust my eyes to tell me, so I'm inclined to accept his word. Focus bracketing/stacking is a realistic choice though, and my OM-D cameras can bracket in camera. Stack too, but I prefer to do that in PP.
Thank you for your comment, all comments help to grow my channel.
Thanks for watching
If you don't trust your eyes, then why are you even in photography?