THIS IS JUST A TEST
Well, actually, it's not. I say that so there is no expectation, a free-of-judgment area, an extra credit on the quiz.
When someone gets photographed by, the guesswork is already taken care of. I spent a few hours planning the lighting and composition, So the seat was already warmed up to get their pictures. 70% of the time, the test shot ends up being THE shot. In preparation for open studio, I spent a couple of days in the studio testing and making sure things looked halfway decent. Sometimes when I prep, the image looks different from what I initially thought, so it takes a few tries to get it right. After a few hours of finetuning, I had my good friend Aaron sit in. Within five minutes of the test, we got these two images which I love! Sometimes the test is the real test, not the shoot day.
Slate 7
Came across this slate a few weeks back. I thought the idea of it was incredible. A slate that can be programmed to anything you need on the fly. I could see myself using this for multi-camera productions or shoots with multiple sets.
From the site.
“ TRIBE7 CONTINUES TO INNOVATE WITH A NEW ADDITION TO THE BLACKWING7 FAMILY – SLATE. THE SLATE CONCEPT IS AN INDUSTRY FIRST – A UNIQUELY RE-USEABLE, DIGITALLY RECONFIGURABLE CLAPPERBOARD THAT REQUIRES NO CHARGING OR EXTERNAL POWER TO OPERATE.
SLATE HONOURS THE TRADITIONAL PROCESS OF “SLATING A TAKE” WITH STICKS THAT CLAP AND A BOARD TO WRITE ON, BUT ENHANCES EASE OF USE, FLEXIBILITY AND ERGONOMICS THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF E-PAPER DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY AS A CONTEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE TO THE BOARD.”
Two Equals One BTS
I had the pleasure of working on videos for Jimmy & Irene over at Two Equals one. Photos by Dorian Gray
PENTAX 645Z
This camera is a weird camera and though it takes the boxes it's a very clunky camera that's hard to use. I think that's why most photographers pass this camera over. With the lack of auto focus points, sync speed and screen quality it makes for a hard sell. It’s strength lies in the sensor ( which is currently in the top 3 of all digital cameras). The images when exposed correctly are stunning. I am still figuring out exposure but I am starting yo get the hang of it. 20 shoots with this thing and I will feel like a Canon.
After taking it with me to my wedding I am really growing to like the images coming out of this camera. There images were all shot in Palm Springs, CA
