Nothing like exploration to come across new places – and new people!
In my family, there is a history of being in the television industry. My mother was a camera man (really, woman) in the 1940s. Both of my parents worked out of Chicago for CBS. My husband and his brother have worked for local and national TV. Me, I haven’t done anything in any type of commercial photography or television or movie business. It’s all sort of magical, just because I don’t know anything about how what I see is made.
This morning, while I was putzing around, I came across these two videos on YouTube by Jay P. Morgan. I certainly have a greater appreciation for that final commercial photo in my magazine!
This first video shows the lighting set up for the photograph – key, fill, reflection. Before and after shots are demonstrated as each light is added. This video deals with the subject alone, not addressing the background.
Now that we have learned about the soft boxes, rim lights, and reflectors, we learn about the special effects!
Needless to say, this was a great couple of videos and certainly a wonderful insight into the work behind what turned out to be quite a nice final image.
Hats off to you, Jay! Totally fun, educational, and enjoyable!
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