New improved CableBlock

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New CableBlock

There is a huge difference between products designed by photographers and designers.  Things that seem to work on paper are often not useful in practice. Our CableBlock is designed to solve the disadvantages of the other providers. And with the input of you as a photographer and our dealers, we upgraded to the new CableBlock. 

IQwire tether cable

IQwire Tether Cable, up to 50 feet!

Advantages 

Smaller: so that the battery can be changed on most cameras without removing the CableBlock
Damped: no damage to the camera or cable via 4 soft feet
Special routing: 3 different routings so you can secure both thin and thicker cables
No tools: no hassle with screwdrivers or coins, use the clip.
Bright red color: the fire red color is more than just optical. In the dark, the CableBlock is easier to mount on your tripod, which reduces the risk of incorrect mounting and damage
Compatible with Arca: fits almost all Arca-compatible systems.
Price: where alternatives often go towards 100.00, you can buy our CableBlock for only €35.00

But everything can be improved.

So today we introduce the new CableBlock

We have added 2 extra mounting holes (1/4″-20 and 3/8″) so you can attach additional accessories. Or, if you don’t have an Arca mount tripod you can attach your own mount under the CableBlock

We have also adjusted the clip slightly so that there is less chance of the clip getting stuck

The CableBlock can be ordered from us today and is included for free with our 10 and 15-meter IQWire cables

Order via our webshop or our dealers Our webshop

 

new cableblock with the 1/4"-20 an 3/8" hole

Same safe size, but improved compatibility

the CableBlock is included in the box of the 10 and 15 meter IQwire cables
the CableBlock is included in the box of the 10 and 15 meter IQwire cables

Check out this video on how to mount the CableBlock 

I show you how I started and where we are now (Digital Classroom Love for Photography)

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Digital Classroom Love for Photography

It’s been interesting….

It’s been interesting to go through my old work for this episode of Digital Classroom. It was broadcasted on February 14, Valentine’s Day. And we didn’t want to do another model in red.
I thought it would be fun to dedicate a whole episode to Love for Photography.  About the way my photography changed, but also my vision of my work and the way I work with models, sets, lighting, and styling.

I hope you enjoy this very special and personal episode in our digital classroom series.

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Above the recording of the Digital Classroom Love for Photography

 

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or the whole playlist on our website 

Working creatively with seamless paper in a totally different way

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Being creative with left-over seamless paper

What are seamless paper backdrops again?

Yes, most of the time we use our Click Backdrops. In practically all situations a Click Backdrop is better than seamless. Even white! this article is about working creatively with seamless Paper left-overs

But we started with Seamless paper backdrops so we have much of it. Seamless paper backdrops are large non-reflective rolls of paper that fit on a stand behind your subject. They can be plain or colored, and give a smooth, professional look to your photographs. Seamless paper is often used in portraits, headshots, or baby photography, as the colors can be changed to suit your subject. As you understand very boring and plain.

No, don’t throw it out… yet!

Annewiek must have heard this a million times… yes I have a problem throwing stuff out. Especially seamless (paper)
I somehow always feel you can still use it for something, and when that moment is there it’s better to have it… right?

I am not a huge fan of seamless paper. Over time it becomes unusable due to tears and dirt. And you have to throw it out and get a new roll. But for a nice and long backdrop, it’s still one of the most used backdrops. But what do you do when you can’t use the paper anymore but still have a lot left?

Well…. we can always use it in a shoot 😀

Working Creatively with Seamless Paper

Make a skirt out of seamless paper (or pretend it is a skirt)

working creatively with seamless

In this case, it was the idea of one of the attendees of the workshop. He had some yellow paper left and asked me if it would make a nice prop.
Claudia our model had bright red hair that week (yeah it varies) so that fitted perfectly in this setup.

The combination of yellow and red makes a great contrast which is balanced by the white clothing/hat and the blue background.

Of course, you can use the paper for many different things. We could have built a dress out of it. Used it as a backdrop with loads of wrinkles and tears. Or maybe on the floor with the model lying on or under it, in essence, the sky is the limit. So the next time….

Always reuse… and recycle your seamless paper

We all know recycling is important, but when you think you can use something for a photoshoot… maybe hang on to it just a little bit longer 😀

So what is your next idea about working creatively with seamless paper?

 

Behind the scenes during a Zebra photoshoot  and how to extend your Zebra backdrop with AI 

 

Using isolation blankets as a backdrop

 

A videotip about using the FlashBender XL Pro (Frank Doorhof edition)

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The FlashBender XL Pro is my favorite light shaper

I’ve been using the Rogue FlashBender for many years. And without any doubt, it’s one of the most flexible light shapers.
You can use it as a snoot, bounce card, softbox, and even a striplight with grid.

The FlasBender was designed for speedlights and round strobes. So,  it fits most of the hybrid strobes on the market like Godox, Geekoto, Profoto, Westcott, etc.
Besides all the different ways to use it, the main advantage for me is that there is always room for a FlashBender or two. It folds up very flat so it will mostly just sit on top of my gear in my backpack.

If you also want a FlashBender, or one of the other Rogue products check
Rogueflash.com / Rogueflash.nl

And for the Dutch customers get the Rogue products and the FlashBender XL Pro here.

Because we are the Dutch distributor for Rogue we also have a Dutch version from this video.