Let’s take a look at the 5 must-have essentials for studio photographers, all of which are under $200!
Tether Cable
Tether Table
Apple Box
V-Flats
Gaffer Tape
Posing Table Kit
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Amazing video!
We've a great selection of items in UK Apple boxes are sold in most towns or cities, with no end on EBay UK. Good video as I've a cellar and boarding may be an idea.
I love the Kakashi Sensei T-shirt
Great video! Definitely have to subscribe after watching this.
Great video. I like the studio tips and I think you might find yourself a nice little YouTube niche focusing on shooting in-studio. I would love to see more videos focused on studio work as I'm starting my own.
Do you have a Kit.com account? If not, you should really start one! I think everyone would really benefit from it 👏🏼👏🏼
Great vid but what software is it ?
For the camera bag, also for my urban and back country survival kits, I wrap gaffer tape around an old credit card: a goodly amount packs nice and flat. My travel tripod has some wound around a leg.
Light meter, yes some of us still use them
Gaffers tape! Brought to you by Unique Photo lol!
alright, miguel – make a 5 piece quiles kit with these items for 200 bucks
Hey Miguel, thanks for putting together this great video with the must haves. I was hoping you would do another video covering V-flats, I haven’t come across those much and would like to know how to best incorporate them into a workflow. I have a more film background but I’m getting into photography and would love to get your opinion on whether back drops are better or V-flats. Thanks !
Other accessory must haves under $$: 1) super clamps and Justin clamps or “just clamps” – maybe even a Magic Arm!, 2) tools: multi screwdriver, leatherman, knife, scissors, Allen wrenches, etc 3) air blower and Zeiss lens wipes, 4) light modifiers: vflat, reflector, gobo, grids, diffusion fabric, gels, 5) spare: batteries, flash transceivers, umbrella holders, spigots, adapters, cables, sand bags/weights, etc.
A utility cart “station” with all these smaller supplies is handy!
@3:00 talking about v-flats, mentions another item to use to bind them… but forgot to call it out: gaffer tape! Easy way to bind the panels together like a book – then cut apart if needed. Therefore good to have tape in at least black and white colors.
Hey Kakashi sensei, great video man.
Isn't there something like a wireless tethering system? I can't see how dragging such a long cable can be convenient
I was just talking about getting a tether setup. Checking out the links now
Thanks. I highly recommend Tape King gaff tape. You can get two 2"x30yd rolls for $16 at Amazon. It's great stuff!
Miquel thanks for a great video, love it.
Thanks…I have a question regarding tethering the Sony A7iii. I have both the tether tool cord and jerk stopper, but it seems the cord always seems to fall out the camera (it's like the connection is too loose). How do you ensure that the cord stays in the Camera?
So glad I found your channel, loving your tutorials #subscribed
Oh and loving the Kakashi Senpai t-shirt 🙂
It would be nice if you explained what Vflats are. I've no idea what they are.
Wow, it's amazing that you've got affiliate links for all the items you recommend. You might as well just call this a commercial for shit you make money off.
Great advice!! Awesome shirt by the way!! Since i do not have an actual physical studio, I usually have a portable background kit and portable (battery powered and AC powered) studio lights to bring to clients or on location.
Hit the thumbs up bc of the kakashi t-shirt 👌🏿👌🏿💪🏾💪🏾. Great video
Good one
Ladder, so you can get above the model…
Would be worth it to make your own v flats or just buy them?
miguel….thanks for sharing your knowledge. i live in berkeley hts…i'd love to peek over your shoulder one day in your studio. i'm on FB. maybe you can accommodate my wish.
Your shirt tells me you are a man of class.
Must have: background stand kit
Love this list. Have you done any shooting with the folding v-flats from V-Flat World? I think each one is just under $200 but the portability seems to be an attractive feature. I haven't shot with them but might give it a try at some point.
Thanks for the Vid!!
Thanks Miguel! Great video. Practical tips like these are so usefull for aspiring portrait shooters such as myself. How do you support reflectors when you need them at an angle?
Foam board is available to pick up at sign supply distributors in major cities.