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New instructional video “The light meter”

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You probably already saw it on social media, but I also want to give some attention to it on my blog of course.

why and how to use a lightmeter

This week saw the release of my brand new instructional video “Mastering the model shoot : the light meter”
A lot of people have asked me when I would make a new instructional video series in the style of the very populair “Light” series, my answer was always that I would make a new video as soon as I had a lot of information that I did not already share on other videos, because just like you I don’t like to spend money on something I already saw.

 

After the release of my book “Mastering the model shoot” and the workshops connected to the book I got so many ideas and I still got a lot of stuff that did not make the book (there is limit to the amount of pages :D) that I decided now would be the time to release a brand new series of instructional videos.

 

Everything is new.
We have a new approach to filming, we now film everything in 4K for extra quality (videos are presented in 1080P) and we use different camera angles, text will appear on screen to explain the more difficult parts, and all videos will cover different topics so you can buy the ones you like and are not forced to pay for something you don’t like (although I think they are all more than worth it of course).

 

The first video is called “Mastering the model shoot : the light meter”
In digital photography this is without a doubt one of the most talked about topics and to be honest you also hear a lot of stuff that is, now how to say this nicely, well….. not really helping (was that ok?).

 

In over 70 minutes I take you through everything you need to know about the light meter, topics include :
* reading the meter
* which meter to buy
* reflective vs incident
* where to aim the meter
* how to calibrate the meter
* working with strobes
* working with ambient
* mixing strobes and ambient
* working with white backgrounds and black
* how to keep detail in the blacks with a technique called light in light (and how to meter it)
* histogram vs the meter
* how to trigger the meter
* apps and film
* and much more……

I’m joined in the studio by our model Manon and next to the explanation on the meter we will also show you in easy to follow (and copy) examples. This is a very complete video on the light meter and I’m sure you will run out and buy one if you don’t already have one, or understand your meter beter if you already own one.

 

The video is priced at EU 29.95 (US app 35.00) and can be ordere via our webstore or via the direct link here :
https://frankdoorhof.com/web/shop-videos-etc/direct-video-downloads/

New instructional video for download

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Hi guys,
A few topics for this blogpost.

 

We are in the middle of Photoshopworld now, always a great show and fun to follow via our social media streams with images, small stories etc. This year I will be shooting a lot with the Sony A7r and share those via wifi so you will have a better quality images than the iPhone shots (although we will also share those) so make sure to follow our facebook at www.frankdoorhof.com/f and google+ via www.frankdoorhof.com/+

 

 
The workshops in New York are coming up (and they are gonna rock) we have 2 tickets left so if you want to join make sure to book your seats now. The date is May 3rd, for more information click here.

 

For today I also wanted to share a video with you guys.
We recently released our brand new video called “Live in the UK 2013” a jampacked instructional video with tips, techniques and much much more, make sure to check out the video shot by our video guy Mark, you can order the video from this website or our brandnew store at www.frankdoorhof.com/store

New instructional video : Live in the UK 2013

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With pride I can announce that today sees the release of our new instructional video :
Live in the UK 2013 : One light can be more than enough.

This video is loaded with tips on model photography and was shot on two stunning locations, the glasshouse in Edinburgh and Studley castle in the UK.
Join the group of students in the workshop and see the video in full 1080HD filmed from different angles so you can really see what’s going on.

 
Topics covered include :
Metering for ambient and flash (Including the tricky spot metering), coaching the model, finding the right location, working with angles, story telling, styling, coaching the model, how clothing can have a huge impact, vintage lenses on modern DSLRs, composition, finding lines and repeating patterns, using the background, dragging the shutter (using the shutter speed to control the ambient) and much much more….

In the video you see me working with just one strobe and ambient light, you will see that in most cases you really don’t need more. Also on the modifiers we kept it really simple this time no big soft boxes (of course) but nice smaller modifiers that really give the image some POP.

When we release a new video it always have to add something to the videos we already have online and trust me… this one will give you enough tips and inspiration to get you going for a long time.

You can now download the video from https://frankdoorhof.com/web/shop-videos-etc/direct-video-downloads/

Pricing is set on EU 35.00
Run time is app 90 minutes

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Crazy weekend 50% discount on “Live in New Jersey : glamour with a fashion twist”

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This must be one of my most extensive instructional videos, containing 2 Q&A sessions, several light setups, light meter usage explained, loads of attention for coaching the model and even the whole Photoshop process, all in over 3 hours of full 1080P HD quality shot with several cameras to show you the setups from different positions, the only thing better…. well is to be there your self.

 

This weekend we have a CRAZY weekend discount of (I kid you not) 50% on this video.
So don’t delay and order it now from :

Direct video downloads

Use the code “wow88” for the discount on checkout