Do you have your own grip-kit? If not, you probably should. When I first started assisting, it seemed unnatural for me to just show up to a studio, or on location, empty-handed. So, I decided to put some essential tools into a simple fanny-pack.
This morning, as I was perusing my Twitter I came across My Funky Camera. They have some cool, funky products for photographers, like neck straps, wristlets, and lens cozies… all for sale online. They are truly unique, fun, and colorful. With [...]
In case you missed the debut video made by Vincent Laforet and crew on the Canon 5D M2 (shame on you!), that’s just too bad. The demand for downloads has caused Vincent and Canon to locate a new server to handle the traffic. But, for now, I found something even better… the behind the scenes [...]
The C-stand, or century stand, is the work-horse of both the photo and film industry. It is also called a gobo stand, since it’s primarily used to hold light modifying devices, such as flags, silks, screens, and cookies. The C-stand looks easy to use, and it is, but there is more to it than meets [...]
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"Most people stiffen with self-consciousness when they pose for a photograph. Lighting and fine camera equipment are useless if the photographer cannot make them drop the mask, at least for a moment, so he can capture on his film their real, undistorted personality and character. "~Phillippe Halsman
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Elvis: Elvis is the affectionate description given to gold/white fabric reflectors, especially on overheads, as cited by American Grip.
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