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This is a simple look at how to shoot very basic corporate portraits.
When you take a job on to shoot an office full of people where do you start? What background do we need? Where do we shoot? What is the schedule and how do I light everyone?
These are a few of the questions that are answered in this look at shooting simple corporate portraits. Our Thanks to Milam, Knecht & Warner, LLP – Glendale, CA.
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Good and to the point tutorial
chaotic music and explanation. You can each good results with onn flash and a windows without all that perks
Simple???? I'd hate to see complicated.
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video is a great example of basic set up. I've been doing this for years, professionally for hundreds of blue chip companies. have no idea who this guy is but appreciate the efforts he's taken to share. Comments above are clearly from people who should remain silent and only be suspected of being fools, rather than commenting and leave no doubt.
The title says "Simple Corporate Portraits". Why is everyone confusing that with "simple setup" or "cheap setup"? The portraits are indeed very simple!
Thanks for sharing this information 😊
This video is so Old school ^^
It's a nice tutorial on the process of setting up your lights, starting with the key then adding one more and flagging light where and when you need to, but this is not a simple corporate portrait setup.
This was an extremely helpful tutorial! I loved the ideas of making a schedule, having a mirror, and setting up a C-stand for people's extra clothes. I've noticed a lot of comments on how this wasn't a simple setup, but I believe it was. You started with one softbox, then built from there to solve problems like separating the subject from the background and blocking the light off light-coloured clothing. Well done!
Simple = maybe 1 assistant and 1 light and a reflector.
5:12 so we're all going to ignore the Illuminati eye for photoflex?
And 4 lights as appropriate. He just shouldn't have said simple. Main, fill, rim, and background.
waste my time watching,. wat the f la.
really good video
He said basic setup for two reasons. You subscribe for a "pro setup" video and his clients will think about paying extra for that pro setup which is similar to basic setup.
Thank you for the very comprehensive video! All that little extra tips are gold ! And – yes – for a real pro, this is a besic setup. But with pro results !
Sooo, what was the scenario for shooting? You had a 70-200, was it set at f5.6 or f8 etc. Did you meter your key light for the aforementioned. Then you had a rim light, did you meter that at 1stop under your key light power etc, and probably the same for the background lights! Was this a photography tutorial, or just showing what gear and staff you have!
Good results but not basic
Amazing Video!
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I feel like I could have gotten the same results with WAAAAY less equipment.
A commercial in disguise.
Holy crap. This is exactly what I needed three months ago! 😅
Four lights? Simple set up? This is good work (and good work if you can get it).
A lot of good points here. However all could have been accomplished with 3 strobes, reflector. Fourth light could have been omitted.
What is the black flag/scrim? What you used to block the light for those wearing a bright shirt? A link would be cool please.
I think the loud background music should have been Black Label Society to give a more corporate feel.
What if you don't have thousands of dollars in gear?
good video except for the annoying "music"
Queston–if you end up having a fill light at the end for the purpose of bouncing off the walls and filling in the shadows a bit, then what's the point of putting the grid on your softbox to prevent bounce light?
Sooooo creative!!!!!
irritating music it destroys the video make ya nerves!
4 lights simple lol
I know this is an old video, and you may not see this, but…
How would you describe the difference in lighting between these corporate portraits and headshots?
simple setup he said…
Longest commercial ever….
I forgot to mention that your videos always discuss those small details that can really make an image pop nicely, with good separation from the background. Thanks for all your hard work Jay. You are obviously passionate about what you do, and I really appreciate your tips and thoughts on shooting different styles of portraits etc. Take care.
Another great video. I know some comments suggest this is complicated, and that you don't necessarily need expensive gear, but, hey, if you have the gear then why not use it! I use a combination of studio strobes and speedlites. They work fine, and I can do a 4 light setup easily. The only downside is my studio strobes need outlets. Oh well.