Glossy look of a fashion mag

ThreadKilla said:

ThreadKilla said:

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Wow, a 17 foot Powerbook? Room enough to sleep in, and it's like a
mini-drive-in movie. Battery life must su¢k. But do read the rules
on why you shouldn't post your gear in your signature, it screws up
people legitimately researching things on the site. My sig line is
a much better description. ;->

-TK

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• Albert Einstein

bm bradley said:

here's a little background so you can judge my experience. started
lighting in the film and TV industry in '84 or '83. can't really
remember. been a lighting director, gaffer, light board operator
and lamp operator. started shooting in '97 or '98, forgot which.
became a full time shooter in 2001, started digital in mid 2001. as
a content shooter I shoot in excess of 5,000 images a week. have
used up 2 Fuji S1's, 4 Fuji S2's and burned out a Nikon D70. went
through novatron, JTL, profoto and photogenics light kits. now
using speedatron. been through 3 computer systems been messing
around in Photoshop since Photoshop 3.5, there is more that I don't
know than I do know about photography.

here's a quote to get you started in the right direction with yer
quest -->

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world.

• Albert Einstein

so the main advice I suppose would be to see the photography in
'yer heart' as far as the techy stuff, that's no big deal really.
you have a digital camera? I'm gonna take a giant leap here and
assume you do, I mean after all this is a digital forum. so whilst
in the camera store go look at those 'how to shoot
glamour/fashion/nudes/wedding/or-what-ever books on the rack, look
at the lighting set up, run home and try it! the main issue will be
models. I can't tell you how many times I've seen non-effective
models posted on this forum. when joe blow at home looks at pic in
a mag, he's not thinking wow! 1/3 of a stop hot from the right
cross with 2 stops down on the fill and a really great blue wash on
the couch in the background and the softbox key emulates natural
window light. that's amazing!!! the guy is gonna be looking at the
models thinking 'unclean thoughts' and the gals are gonna be
looking at the models thinking "gee, I wish that was me' pretty
simple really.

so in answer to yer question: is it the lighting, is it Photoshop?
it's yer vision, hard work and perseverance using a combination of
the tools you have to work with. and always remember this: there is
a fashion guy shooting with on camera flash, point and shoot that
is making a good living, well respected in his field and producing
very valid product.

don't give up because the task seems so confusing, overwhelming and
difficult. just start working toward yer goals and the 'sights in
yer eye' no big deal really. any good lite kit such as novatron or
alien bees and a few boxes, bounces and umbrellas will be enough to
get started. go to the Photoshop forum here at this site and start
messing around with the stuff the members are posting. shoot lots
of images, learn to work with models and in no time at all you'll
be where you want to be

-bmb

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bm bradley said:

here's a little background so you can judge my experience. started
lighting in the film and TV industry in '84 or '83. can't really
remember. been a lighting director, gaffer, light board operator
and lamp operator. started shooting in '97 or '98, forgot which.
became a full time shooter in 2001, started digital in mid 2001. as
a content shooter I shoot in excess of 5,000 images a week. have
used up 2 Fuji S1's, 4 Fuji S2's and burned out a Nikon D70. went
through novatron, JTL, profoto and photogenics light kits. now
using speedatron. been through 3 computer systems been messing
around in Photoshop since Photoshop 3.5, there is more that I don't
know than I do know about photography.

here's a quote to get you started in the right direction with yer
quest -->

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world.

• Albert Einstein

so the main advice I suppose would be to see the photography in
'yer heart' as far as the techy stuff, that's no big deal really.
you have a digital camera? I'm gonna take a giant leap here and
assume you do, I mean after all this is a digital forum. so whilst
in the camera store go look at those 'how to shoot
glamour/fashion/nudes/wedding/or-what-ever books on the rack, look
at the lighting set up, run home and try it! the main issue will be
models. I can't tell you how many times I've seen non-effective
models posted on this forum. when joe blow at home looks at pic in
a mag, he's not thinking wow! 1/3 of a stop hot from the right
cross with 2 stops down on the fill and a really great blue wash on
the couch in the background and the softbox key emulates natural
window light. that's amazing!!! the guy is gonna be looking at the
models thinking 'unclean thoughts' and the gals are gonna be
looking at the models thinking "gee, I wish that was me' pretty
simple really.

so in answer to yer question: is it the lighting, is it Photoshop?
it's yer vision, hard work and perseverance using a combination of
the tools you have to work with. and always remember this: there is
a fashion guy shooting with on camera flash, point and shoot that
is making a good living, well respected in his field and producing
very valid product.

don't give up because the task seems so confusing, overwhelming and
difficult. just start working toward yer goals and the 'sights in
yer eye' no big deal really. any good lite kit such as novatron or
alien bees and a few boxes, bounces and umbrellas will be enough to
get started. go to the Photoshop forum here at this site and start
messing around with the stuff the members are posting. shoot lots
of images, learn to work with models and in no time at all you'll
be where you want to be

-bmb

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bm bradley said:

a fashion guy shooting with on camera flash, point and shoot that
is making a good living, well respected in his field and producing
very valid product.

are you talking about Terry Richardson ?

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pookipichu said:

You hit the nail on the head, that's the type of look I was going for.

Thank you for the advice. The reason I asked my question is
because I didn't know if it was light, the camera or photoshop or a
combination thereof. I guess it might seem like a silly question
to those who already can produce the look. I will focus on
learning lighting better.

David (r00t) said:

I would say its in the lighting and knowing the camera. I suggest
getting some books on the subject and even attending a class to
learn lighting.

Learning how to use light is my current project (school, books and
assisting).

Its tough, but sure can be fun.

--
David

My fun galleries:
http://www.imagestation.com/member/?name=r00t&c=201

My side job:
http://www.davidsavkovic.com

'Photography is the art of not pushing the button.' - Frank Horvat

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bm bradley said:

here's a little background so you can judge my experience. started
lighting in the film and TV industry in '84 or '83. can't really
remember. been a lighting director, gaffer, light board operator
and lamp operator. started shooting in '97 or '98, forgot which.
became a full time shooter in 2001, started digital in mid 2001. as
a content shooter I shoot in excess of 5,000 images a week. have
used up 2 Fuji S1's, 4 Fuji S2's and burned out a Nikon D70. went
through novatron, JTL, profoto and photogenics light kits. now
using speedatron. been through 3 computer systems been messing
around in Photoshop since Photoshop 3.5, there is more that I don't
know than I do know about photography.

here's a quote to get you started in the right direction with yer
quest -->

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world.

• Albert Einstein

so the main advice I suppose would be to see the photography in
'yer heart' as far as the techy stuff, that's no big deal really.
you have a digital camera? I'm gonna take a giant leap here and
assume you do, I mean after all this is a digital forum. so whilst
in the camera store go look at those 'how to shoot
glamour/fashion/nudes/wedding/or-what-ever books on the rack, look
at the lighting set up, run home and try it! the main issue will be
models. I can't tell you how many times I've seen non-effective
models posted on this forum. when joe blow at home looks at pic in
a mag, he's not thinking wow! 1/3 of a stop hot from the right
cross with 2 stops down on the fill and a really great blue wash on
the couch in the background and the softbox key emulates natural
window light. that's amazing!!! the guy is gonna be looking at the
models thinking 'unclean thoughts' and the gals are gonna be
looking at the models thinking "gee, I wish that was me' pretty
simple really.

so in answer to yer question: is it the lighting, is it Photoshop?
it's yer vision, hard work and perseverance using a combination of
the tools you have to work with. and always remember this: there is
a fashion guy shooting with on camera flash, point and shoot that
is making a good living, well respected in his field and producing
very valid product.

don't give up because the task seems so confusing, overwhelming and
difficult. just start working toward yer goals and the 'sights in
yer eye' no big deal really. any good lite kit such as novatron or
alien bees and a few boxes, bounces and umbrellas will be enough to
get started. go to the Photoshop forum here at this site and start
messing around with the stuff the members are posting. shoot lots
of images, learn to work with models and in no time at all you'll
be where you want to be

-bmb

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bm bradley said:

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world.

• Albert Einstein

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