The classic “One Light Portrait” technique offers some advantages for still photographers transitioning to Hybrid Photography. By eliminating the variables introduced by multiple light sources, the photographer can more easily control color and white balance. In this video I want to demonstrate what you need and how to go about making great studio portraits with [...]
Hey all, Crockett here. I wanted to share a video shot with you to show how we are blending LEDs with other lights on a set. This opening shot for my new video was done with an LED in a softbox for the main, an LED on a lightstand for the fill, halogen tracklights (special [...]
Speaking of welcoming, say hello to our newest vlogger, Mr. Joe Smithberger! – ed. As a starting point I am looking to duplicate and supplement the work I am doing now with Hybrid imaging tools. I already own a Canon DSLR outfit that is capable of amazing still and video images but I picked up [...]
In the world of photographer we’ve been hearing talk about death. Death of film, death of print…its just not true. Analog formats will not go away anytime soon. Most likely analog formats will become something of a prized craft like someone who shoots film, processes the negative and makes a beautiful print by hand. For [...]
Looking to dial in the highest quality color possible from your camera? Great, we are too. When you set your adjustable K white balance to a specific color, is the camera really able to meet that color or is it “off”. I am a resident color tech and have been working with patches and [...]
Full Disclosure here: This is a promo piece Will Crockett did for Quantum Instruments. This is a paid job that does have value to you as a photographer by it’s content, but also the hybrid photo+video+audio Will uses to show his point of view. This is NOT meant to be a commercial for this product, [...]
Clients are starting to ask for portraits that move and include voices. What parent or grandparent would NOT want to have a hybrid eProduct on their phones and FB pages from 10 years ago when your teenager was 6, and to see their movements and facial gestures and their little voices? THAT’s where professional and [...]
We all know that Hollywood lighting and posing evolved about 1920. It was then that photographers started to experiment with lighting, textures, and posing. Deep shadows were the norm and so was heavy contrast in every image. As I look at some of the old books, I identify what I learned from my mentors. It’s [...]
The ultimate hybrid photo studio is decked out with all LED mains, fills and hairlights so we can shoot still photos or video files at any time. To do that, we need to abandon flash and go to continuous light. LED panels are available now for the broadcast video folks with high CRI rating and [...]
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