maandag 5 november 2012
NEW: Profoto RFi Softboxes
FREDRIK FRANZÉN
Today is the official release date of Profoto’s new line of softboxes: the RFi softboxes.
The fastest and easiest way to learn about the RFi softboxes is to watch the video. But if you are more of the reading type, here is the short version:
RFi softboxes come in twelve models and four shapes: rectangular, square, octagonal and strip. To ensure full control for the photographer, they have a deeper shape, a recessed front, double-layered diffusers and a highly reflective silver interior. Optional accessories, such as Softgrids and Stripmasks, are available for even more precise light shaping.
We are also launching a new line of speedring adaptors that makes the RFi softboxes compatible with more than 20 different flash brands, ranging all the way from speedlights to high-end studio strobes. The speedring adaptors are designed so that the RFi softboxes can be rotated 360°. Add to that Profoto’s unique zoom function that allows you to slide the softbox back and forth on the head. Also, the speedring adaptors are color coded to make the softboxes as easy as possible to assemble and dissemble.
Last but not least, each RFi softbox is hand-sewn with heat resistant, high-quality fabrics, and all seam lines, edges and corner pockets are reinforced. These babies are built to last.
To learn more about the RFi softboxes, check out our designated RFi website.
maandag 29 oktober 2012
Webinar: The Beauty of Hard Light
RON EGATZ
Photography is all about light. Soft, hard, specular, and diffused – the foundation of the final image is the light. Expanding your arsenal of lighting techniques is a powerful way to improve and enhance your photography. Adding reflectors to your repertoire is a good way to start.
During this Webinar, photographer and Profoto Evangelist John D. Williamson will demonstrate different styles of reflectors, including how and why to use them. Covering everything from a standard reflector to the beauty dish, John will discuss the different shapes and surfaces available, showing how to use them to their full advantage.
The webinar was originally broadcasted on October 23 but is now available as a video.
Enjoy!
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maandag 22 oktober 2012
Cameraland Studio Learning Day
Studio Learning Day |
 Doorlopende workshops - Gebruiksklare pakketten - Kortingen tot 70 %In de Grote Kerk in hartje Alkmaar (parkeergarages vlakbij) hebben wij een groot aantal workshop-opstellingen klaar staan. Zoals bij alle evenementen van Cameraland is de toegang geheel gratis en hoeft u zich niet in te schrijven. De workshops worden ook de gehele dag door gegeven. Komt u dus vooral langs op zondag 4 november tussen 11:00 en 16:00 voor dit fantastische evenement in één van de meest indrukwekkende gebouwen van Alkmaar.Voor meer informatie; www.cameraland.nl  |
maandag 15 oktober 2012
Dave Honl video
Astronaut and Cave Girl Desert Shoot
Main light on astronaut: Honl Photo traveller16 on a Quantum Qflash, at 1/2 power
Cave girl:
Nikon SB900 with Honl Photo Gobo flagging light foliage, at 1/4 power
Background foliage:
Two Nikon SB900s with Honl Photo 1/2 CTO filters, at 1/8 power
All flashes triggered by Pocketwizard Plus III
Cave girl:
Nikon SB900 with Honl Photo Gobo flagging light foliage, at 1/4 power
Background foliage:
Two Nikon SB900s with Honl Photo 1/2 CTO filters, at 1/8 power
All flashes triggered by Pocketwizard Plus III
Matías Gálvez Tries Something New
Chilean photographer and student, Matías Gálvez, is a new disciple to the off-camera flash world. The combination of attention to detail and willingness to experiment he possesses, shines through in his photography. Here, he presents a playful and colorful shoot he did at a friend’s house.
Splash ©2012 Matías Gálvez
A while ago, I decided it was time to change my photography style and try something new. I’m not saying I didn’t like what I was doing, but to do a 180-degree turn would be refreshing. I decided to focus on my strobist skills on location.
When my new PocketWizard Plus III’s arrived from the U.S., I felt it was the perfect time to start experimenting.
Bradley Patrick: In the Mood
FREDRIK FRANZÉN 
Bradley Patrick claims that he knew that he wanted to become a photographer the minute he first stepped into a dark room. Today, he is known throughout his homeland Australia for his timeless portraits of movie stars.
“My mantra is: it doesn’t matter what you shoot, as long as you’re engaged in what you’re shooting,” says Bradley. “Regardless of whether you’re a landscape photographer or you’re shooting polar bears or a bowl of fruit, you have to be engaged in your subject. In my case, I shoot people. This means that I have to do my research, so that I have a sense of familiarity when I meet the person. If you know a thing or two about them, you can have a real conversation rather than just talking about the weather, and that will come through in your picture.”
“I also think it’s important to prepare the set so that it relates to who you’re shooting and the story they have to tell. When the actor arrives at the set, they should be able to immediately get into that mood you’re looking for. For instance, I recently completed a shoot with Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal. For obvious reasons, I had a very limited amount of time to get my shot. I had to bring my gear to their hotel, and when they eventually came down to the shoot, I’d already set the lights in a way that reflected the mood I was after. I had also prepared all the backgrounds and I was playing music that enhanced the mood I wanted to recreate.”
Uma Thurman | ©Bradley Patrick
Rose Byrne | ©Bradley Patrick
What mood were you looking for?
“As I said before, I always do my research. In this case, I had the opportunity to see the movie they were promoting: Love and other drugs. So, I knew the story and I set my lights accordingly. I also took the time to buy them both a gift. I wanted to give them something personal that they could always take with them, so I bought them a couple of CDs by some Australian artists. This was also the music I was playing on the set, and I believe this created a certain intimate feeling. As it turned out, they loved the music! In fact, Anne Hathaway made a point of coming up to me at the premiere in a room with 500 people to thank me personally. She said that she had been listening to that CD all day long in her limousine, which, of course, was a very nice thing to hear.”
What about the image? Were they happy with the result?
“They were very happy. Their publicist was too, which is just as important. There are more jobs down the road, so you always need to do your best and bring your best game to the set. Anyway, they ended up using the image all over the world, which I guess is as good a compliment as you can get.”
How did you light it to enhance the mood you were after?
“Well, I wanted to portray a relaxed sense of fun and I wanted clean lighting, because even though Love and other drugs is a quite moody romantic comedy, there is a bright tone and feel to it. So, I used two Profoto Compact 600 monolights equipped with Softbox 5’ Octas to create that sort of soft, bright, clean light.”
You’re using the old Profoto ComPacts?
“Yes. In fact, I tried the new D1 monolights just the other day, and I’ll definitely get a pair of those pretty soon. The only problem is that even though my ComPacts are more than ten years old, they refuse to break down!”
See more of Bradley’s work at his website.
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