Image Selection: Scuba in the Hull
Lesson 46 from: Portrait Photography: Creating and Styling your EnvironmentJohn Keatley
Image Selection: Scuba in the Hull
Lesson 46 from: Portrait Photography: Creating and Styling your EnvironmentJohn Keatley
Lessons
Class Introduction
20:10 2Creative Photography Path
22:57 3Importance of Personal Work
15:25 4Concepts and Inspiration
12:04 5Choosing Your Environment
05:03 6Research and Mood Boards
06:58 7Finding Your Style
09:34 8Establishing a Team
10:44Jobs on Set
28:38 10Production Hurdles
13:45 11Working with an Art Director
07:01 12Pooling Resources
03:43 13Casting
17:26 14Wardrobe
11:24 15Set Design and Props: Interview with John Lavin
35:06 16Gear
09:59 17Lighting
29:10 18Technical vs. Flexible Lighting
07:56 19Creating Environment
07:59 20Gear Essentials vs. DIY Solutions
07:02 21Lighting for Your Subject
04:10 22Lighting for Your Environment
05:17 23Q&A
08:36 24Directing Your Subject
34:03 25Tips for Directing Talent
09:58 26Pre-Lighting and Test Shoots
05:08 27Shoot: Stylized Portrait - Close Up Part 1
49:55 28Shoot: Stylized Portrait - Close Up Part 2
20:19 29Shoot: Stylized Portrait - Close Up Part 3
17:19 30Set Tour and Lighting Set Up
05:41 31Shoot: Building Environment & Lighting Adjustments
33:13 32Shoot: Building Environment Part 1
18:45 33Shoot: Building Environment Part 2
18:39 34Photo Critique
26:06 35Shoot: Row Boat in Fog Set Tour
03:54 36Shoot: Row Boat in Fog Part 1
42:19 37Shoot: Row Boat in Fog Part 2
28:34 38Shoot: Row Boat in Fog Part 3
24:34 39Shoot: Row Boat in Fog Part 4
04:10 40Shoot: Scuba in the Hull Part 1
44:27 41Shoot: Scuba in the Hull Part 2
21:50 42Shoot: Scuba in the Hull Part 3
16:40 43Image Selection: Stylized Portrait
30:53 44Image Selection: Building Environment
10:52 45Image Selection: Row Boat in Fog
11:53 46Image Selection: Scuba in the Hull
06:38 47Next Steps: Create New Work
05:44 48Next Steps: Share Your Work
12:03 49Next Steps: Marketing and Branding Consistency
12:52 50Final Image Reveal - Concept and Casting
13:20 51Final Image Reveal - Retouching: Communication and Direction
14:13 52Final Image Reveal - Final Q&A
34:52Lesson Info
Image Selection: Scuba in the Hull
So we started, you know, and this one was hard, just cause of the first perspective and the angles and everything. It took a while to kind of feel... The set itself, is so cool. It's hard to separate the fact that, yes the set is cool, but is this the best picture, or a great picture, and I had a hard time kind of separating that 'cause I just was responding to the fact that the colors and the shading was so cool, but, and also here, like, you know, as we're playing here with lighting, things I try to avoid, like what's difficult about this is, you've got a set that goes away from you, and you have all these walls, and so naturally, light, wants to hit what's closest and it should bet darker the further you get back. But here you can see the foreground is really light in front of her feet, and I like to kind of frame things. So, that doesn't mean always but, I like things to kind of have weight, especially on the bottom, and so I don't want the floor to be lighter than her face or any ...
other part, because that's kind of the brightest part of an image is what draws you in first. So that's obviously too bright. So here, now, I like having a little bit of the floor being a little bit darker. You obviously still have detail, but we don't need to be focusing on the flippers. I want the focus to be on the emotion on the subject. (keyboard clicking) So this might be, maybe the best one. So, I'll just mark that. (laughter) (keyboard clicking) Try to get John in there too if we can. Both Johns. Alright, so, I thought at first it was just gonna be this, literally, like that's all I wanted, but they're were a couple actually, when we were going, was like I don't know, I might actually like her lookin' off camera a little bit. You guys remember, did anyone have any leanings, one way or another? Seagull-- We liked the seagull. You like the seagull. Okay, that could be the surprise winner too. I like this one. There's something about that, I just kind of like, looking off camera, staring, blankly. (keyboard clicking) The hands, oh, they could work. I think kind of like her, hanging her hands down there. Feels a little more defeated, or confident. (keyboard clicking) A lot of this one, John, was you kind of focusing on that direction of the model. So are you mainly, as you're going through quickly now looking at her facial expressions? Yeah, I'm really focused completely on her face. That being said, like her arms and her angle of her face are coming into it. I mean, I mean I'm looking at the face, not so much where I'm willing to zoom in and only see the face, 'cause her body, you know, her you know, body language is also obviously a part of that. So, I have to kind of see it all, but, my eyes are really focused on her face and her expression, and the rest is kind of in the peripheral. They're not even rendering and focusing on my screen, but I feel like I get the gist of the emotion and what's there. So I'm pushing her back, I don't know. I mean it's kind of interesting that it kind of feels like she gets a little lost. Again, I like someone coming at me. I like them being a little more forward. And I'm going pretty... I would spend more time with this typically, but. And I really, I just know you guys wanna see the seagulls, so, trying to get there. (keyboard clicking) That's kind of nice. I feel like, well we'll see, maybe the first setup. She does fell pretty minimized when we move back in. I think originally, having her closer was nice. Seagull time, alright. I did feel bad, Joan. Put all that work in that seagull. It's supposed to be for the robot. It just didn't make any sense when we got there. (laughter) But this could be, this could be the seagull's, seagull's moment to shine. I feel like my angles are off, but that's something that (mumbles) probably could fix in (mumbles). So, didn't I mark ton on this one. I was goin' kind of quick, but for the fun of it, what does it matter, I know what you guys are gonna pick anyway? (laughter) Alright, here we go, let's see. I do like this one. I like the line a lot too. (keyboard clicking) She's leaning back, although I like that as much as I like her comin' forward. That was interesting. Alright, here we go guys. One, two, three. One. Ah yeah, whoo! (laughter) That's my favorite too! I like one! And I think the seagull's fun, I like having fun, but, it's trying a little too hard. You know, it's a little desperate for me, personally. I just love the confidence and the simplicity of this set. You know, I kind of wanna tell the joke and leave early, and that's kind of what this feels like. This feels like, did you hear my joke (laughs). (laughter) I know others!
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Ratings and Reviews
a Creativelive Student
What an amazing show. I'm so happy that I could be a part of it. It was so great to see John at work and in his element. I learned so much from watching his process from beginning to ending. So many questions have been answered. I feel more confident, to get myself out there and create and make work that comes out from my imagination. I will definitely be keeping a journal/notebook with me at all times. I would also like to suggest that we have another course for John Cornicello, home studio. I'm curious to see what John is working on in his studio.
Doppio Studio
It's amazing to watch and understand how this great creative professional work. There's a lot to learn about with his production process. For me, that lives in Brazil, is a major opportunity to enjoy this class.
Vitamin Dee
Wow! There's just so much great information in this class. If you've ever wondered what it takes to produce an environmental portrait, this is the class for you! John did a superb job of taking us step-by-step through his process. From model casting to set building, lighting setups to culling; it's all here. He even wraps up the class with next steps and how to put it all together. He gives the knowledge so you can take it to a place you can create your own magic!
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