Comments on: video: episode 6 , product lighting tricks for the DIY studio

By: Stefan

Stefan — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:10:22 +0000

You are doing an excellent job with your brief presentations. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I hope you’ll get back more than you give and have great great success your business!
Humble request: I would be interested in info on video production as well – just got my 5D mkII
Thanks a lot,
S.

By: crane

crane — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:15:37 +0000

Hi Jim, I just want to thank for your great learning material. I really feel that these video clips are a very good start to get a basic understanding for essential topics in photography. It is fine just to have a go at something, but with the help of your videos I have a good starting point, a direction and a lot of variations to check out.
What makes your videos so valuable to me is that you not only explain essential topics in plain words. When I watch one of your clips I could write pages about all the variations to check out! That’s the real kick I get from your videos!
My pleasure in taking photos has been increased a lot by your explanations and help. You are a really good teacher.
Thanks a lot!

By: fdfn

fdfn — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:02:20 +0000

dude, you rock!

By: Glen Woodfin

Glen Woodfin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:52:15 +0000

Jim,

You are so helpful. I couldn’t stop watching your videos. You are a gifted teacher.

I’m So Glad You Share Your Knowledge, Thanks,

Glen

By: Jim Talkington

Jim Talkington — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:17:06 +0000

Hi Billy, you'll find more info on the screens in "more sticks, screens and bulbs". It looks like my link to the acetate material at Calumet is no longer active, I'll try to find a new one. Rosco is the company that makes the acetate and they have a variety of different materials available, from large rolls to pre-cut 20" x 24" pieces.

By: billy

billy — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:43:27 +0000

Did you ever mention how you make your acetate? screens used in your videos?

By: Jim Talkington

Jim Talkington — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:57:43 +0000

I just used a daylight flourescent from Home Depot for this series. It's not "full spectrum" but pretty darn close to daylight. Even 5100k would be substantially cooler than a standard 3200k tungsten bulb so I think you'd be pleased with the contrasting results, in most cases. Check out my battle of the bulbs post for a little more info. Ameed, I've used strobes in later prophotolife videos, I hope you've had a chance to check them out in the video library.

By: Ameed El-Ghoul

Ameed El-Ghoul — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:55:07 +0000

I have a similar product to shoot and your example showed me from where should I start, thanks allot,
Btw, why not starting some advance episodes with strobes?
I mean .. honestly, if you are going to shoot product, then most probably you’ll be using at least strobes or flashes.
Don’t get me wrong I am not putting down your efforts, but I’ll be doing the shooting with strobes
Thanks once again and keep up the good work, all the best from Montreal Canada,

By: Wedding Photographer France

Wedding Photographer France — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:47:57 +0000

Excellent! SO clever using WB for creative rather than corrective purposes.

By: Mark Fleser

Mark Fleser — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:49:50 +0000

Did you use the photography “daylight” balanced bulbs that are quite pricey or did you just get the “cool white” or “daylight” bulbs from home depot or a similar place? I guess true daylight is something like 5500K and bulbs at that temperature are pricey but ones that are slightly warmer (I think roughly 5100K) are they cheapies you can buy anywhere. Does it make that much of a difference?