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<p>Thanks for your answers. This is an excellent idea : asking them for examples of images they like and trying my best to achieve these. The images will be used only on their web site (hence some noise would be tolerable).<br>
Starvy, I was also thinking of borrowing some strobes from our local photoclub and try some "arranged shots" if we can manage to have enough family/friends in the restaurant acting as customers or just ask the patrons, for a small discount/free drink to accept some flashes while enjoying their dinner. I will practice a bit at home with the strobes before the big event :-). Luckily, they have already some really nice shots of specific thai dishes (thai4you.nl) so they only want interior shots.<br>
And no, Matt, they do their booking-keeping themselves and don't have a lawyer, she cooks and he works also at the bar, they only have a few waiters and another cook, it's mainly a (young) family business (start-up). I told them I am not good at these type of shots and they'd better hire a pro, but if I don't at least try they will for sure believe I don't want to help which is definitely not the case! In my opinion, they do not realize how complex of a job this is and that's why they think paying a pro is not worth the money. Anyway, your feedback is much appreciated! Thanks</p>
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<p>My neighbours and friends recently opened a restaurant .They have invested a lot of time, work and money in it and they were shocked to see the sky high prices professionals ask to take pro pictures of their restaurant. They've asked my help and explained they wanted some images of the restaurant: the pics must show the atmosphere and must be taken while the customers are having dinner (hence in the evening). I'd really like to help them and I'll do my best, but I have absolutely no experience with this type of shots. What worries me most is the light: how do I handle the low light of the restaurant? I use a Nikon D700 which can be used at a relatively high ISO with relatively low noise, but still can't do wonders! <br />Besides taking my widest angle (16mm) and tripod, I can't think of anything else. I have no additional lights besides a 90 cm silver reflector and a small flash unit, but I am not an expert with lighting arrangements. Is there someone who can help with an advice (concerning lighting or to what shall I pay particular attention? ). Any article or site recommendation is welcome. Thanks so much.<br />Anda</p>
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<p>Tim, thanks so much for your input! It's better, quicker and more to the point than a workshop! You first showed me what I was doing wrong: I was trying to get neutral skin tone while the light was warm. That's why it looked strange, I couldn't name exactly the problem. So, I will definitely keep the warmer version and work on that. Again, I have to put the work on this image (and all my photographic work) on hold as until next month I'll be travelling...I am so impatient to be back..thanks and have a great weekend</p>
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<p>Thanks so much.<br>
Tim: I do shoot in RAW, but I just couldn't adjust it properly in Camera Raw, I changed the temperature, the tint, even tried the presets. Indeed, the probelm is overexposure. I am a beginner using photoshop and to photography in general, please correct me if I am wrong: You have added a clarity of 40 in camera raw, What does it mean wb+5? Tint? And you have used the tat to decrease the highlights on her face? Thanks a lot for your time, I can't wait to try it at home (now I am at work)!<br>
Charlie: I will also try to duplicate the layer and blend it one itself using the soft light mode, never did it before. How do I apply the local contrast? Also in camera raw or with curves in ps?<br>
Thanks a lot for your input!<br>
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<p>Indeed, for each skin tone the percentage is different. Thanks</p>
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<p>Thanks so much. Yes, I did calibrate my monitor. I just combined them, it looks overdone :-).<br>
I will keep the warmer one as this is how I remember seeing it. Thanks again.</p>
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<p>Hi all<br>
I was at this japanese festival near my city and I photographed a beautiful japanese dancer on stage. She was wearing a lot of whitish-powder makeup and was lit exclusively by the setting sun. I read all forums on the proportions of cyan, magenta and yellow, but I'm having a tough time trying to get her skin tone right. The warmer one is closer to how I saw her and the bluish one is closer to the "right percentages", however none looks right. Don't know what to do anymore. Can someone help? Now it's too late to have a gray card, etc...thanks so much.<br>
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<p>Nathan, thanks for your feedback! Personally, I am shooting only digitally and have never used a darkroom (actually I have, as a kid with my father, but I don't count that :-)). On the other hand, from my readings, traditional processing can very well "map" to digital one. In this norwegian workshop I chose, BB has an assistant to help with digital image printing. But what I would value most is BB's critiques/suggestions for improvement. Too few hours of sleep is really not such good news (I've had my share :-)), but I guess nobody prevents you from going to sleep and if you stay is by own choice :-)...</p>
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<p>Malcolm, thanks for your input. He seems like a doctor House of photography :-): best in his area, less fun to be around...Anyway, as long as I feel I'm learning, as long as I believe my photography will benefit from this workshop, I really don't care about anything else. He could criticize my images, my religion, my color, it's really unimportant as long as I learn. Even if I don't have the making of a good photographer, still doesn't matter, I belive even art can be learnt and that's why I personally want to learn from the best. I believe a workshop with a mediocre photographer who is a great entertainer would be a total loss of my time and money. But in a few months I will post my own opinion :-). </p>
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<p>Joe, apparently it's a known problem, I had no idea. Below an answer from the singh-ray customer service rep:<br>
Have you tried the Hitech system? (<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/100639-REG/Hitech_HT1002_4x4_F" target="_blank">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/100639-REG/Hitech_HT1002_4x4_F</a>ilter_Holder_MK4.html). I know the Cokin and Lee holders seem to be almost impossible to find. You may have some luck on ebay.</p>
I know that since Cokin has had financial difficulties lately, many vendors will soon be coming out with their own versions of the holders. It may be easier to wait for them to come on the market, and hand hold your filters until the time being.
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Thanks, they are still unavailable :-(.
Cokin
<h2><a name="desc" href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/387303-REG/Cokin_CBZ100_Z_PRO_Filter_Holder_Requires.html">Z-PRO Filter Holder (Requires Adapter Ring)</a></h2>
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<li >Mfr # CBZ100</li>
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<p>thanks all! I am NOTlooking for the filters themselves, but for the Lee and Cokin Pro-z HOLDERS. The holders seem to be out of stock, not the filters (but apparently one can very well hand hold them). thanks</p>
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<p>Hi!<br>
I'd like to buy the two filters below, but everywhere I searched (the usual suspects, adorama, amazon and bhphoto) they are out of stock. Is there another site I might have overlooked?<br>
Thanks</p>
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<p>Hi Eric, I have decided to participate in the Norway workshop in february, thanks to your comments. I'd like now to find former participants so I could get more info on practical stuff (getting there from Amsterdam takes more flights and time then getting to Australia!), is there a way to contact them?<br>
many thanks again.</p>
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<p>Eric, I couldn't care less about his politic or religious views. As an European living in the NL, my knowledge about the american politics is almst nil, so he could joke and criticize all politic parties (in the world, as a matter of fact), I wouldn't feel in anyway offended/concerned. Also, the huge majority of my coworkers are males, so I'm more or less used to that as well (of course, here I would feel more concerned and offended if I believed entirely what Joseph said).<br>
What concerns me most is actually the value of the course, as he puts it: " Such unconventional methods might work for an experienced professional, but the idea of breaking basic rules is of questionable value for someone just getting into B&W photography. " Touche! I am indeed a beginner and although photography is my passion and my theoretical knowledge is far ahead my practical one, I am still a beginner with less than a year experience. What I'd like to gain from this workshop is to be able to improve my composition and processing skills in digital photography (I never used a film camera). I am indeed afraid his workshop might be too advanced for my level and I'd really appreciate an honest answer to this: is this workshop really appropriate for me? Besides this, the location (in Norway) and the period (february) couldn't have been chosen better (ok, maybe now Norway isn't the best choice). Of course, all in all it's still an effort (time and money-wise), but I would do it if I could indeed learn quicker.<br>
Thanks so much for helping me decide.</p>
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<p>Hello Joseph!After having read Bruce's book (an art of photography) I started searching for his workshops and almost decided for one closer to home, in Norway. But now, reading your comments, as a female photographer, I am having serious second thoughts...Also, I am a beginner in B&W photography myself. Would you recommend another workshop?</p>
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<p>Oh, I live in Europe (the NL) so</p>
This video is not available in your country.
Sorry about that.
Maybe you could give me some keywords so I can search for local versions.
No need to be sarcastic :-). Photography is my consuming hobby since less than a year, next to other full time constraints, so I don't expect to become a pro overnight, I am just trying to improve as quickly as I can given those constraints. I am fully aware there are no tricks to become as good as they are (as David duChemin I think put it: there's no unsuck filter), but certainly a lot of reading, workshops and practice help getting you there.
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<p>Rob, I totally agree with you. Michael, I know the quality is exquisite. My question is exactly this: how do the photographers featured in this magazine process their images? It's exactly as everyone here says: a skill, thus it can be learnt. Thus we have a chance of achieving something similar, quicker with a bit of help, longer without...I wanted that help :-)..</p>
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<p>I am trying to be more specific: how did he process this? Many thanks.<br>
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<p>David, thanks! So you're saying there's no way to achieve digitally that quality :-)? I believe my image looks fake. The sky is entirely photoshopped and that's too obvious (although I couldn't do better).</p>
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<p>Hi!<br>
I just came across Lenswork magazine and am in awe: how do they achieve that amazing quality? Those tones, those delicate transitions, no harsh contrast? What is it? Duotone? Quadtone? I recently tried some bw conversion and when I look at Lenswork, I just want to quit, why continue when others do it much better :-)?<br>
Anyway, any ideas are welcome, thanks</p>
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<p>Thanks so much! I wanted exactly something like this in my shot, but I am only a total newbie and that girl really came unexpectedly! I've read McNally's " the Moment it clicks", but I didn't like it so much so I didn't buy this one. Such a workshop would be super, if only...I were in the States...if only...Thanks again</p>
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<p>Thanks, D.B. COOPER, always helpful! Indeed another good idea, let the camera chose the ISO, but I will limit the max to 1200. You have anticipated my next question: indeed, the dancers are dark-skinned, thus underexposure . So, I'd add a step 0 above:<br>
0. In manual mode, spot meter her face, -underexpose a bit-, lock exposure.<br>
I tried something similar here: <a href="
I was on a tripod to shoot the sunset, when this girl playing with fire appeared. I would have liked her face sharp, while keeping the streaks of fire and the sunset colours. I only had one shot and I didn't manage to get that, I didn't have time to think...I guess I should have used the flash to freeze her head.<br>Thanks for your time and help! Thanks for watching my pics.</p>
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<p>Marios, thanks so much! I haven't thought of the flash and I have that honl strap that I've never used... Let me summarize see if I understand correctly and I have 2 questions, at the end:<br>
1. I chose f/5.6 and 1/20 shutter speed in Manual Mode<br>
2. I put the honl strap on my SB-600, orient it towards her face and fire it at the rear curtain<br>
3. Shoot in single mode<br>
Questions:<br>
1. How do I chose the apperture and the shutter speed? From where do I take the meter reading? Do I just use the aperture and speed that I'd like and then only adjust the flash output?<br>
2. If I use the flash, wouldn't her face be lit while the rest of her body too dark even if I use rear curtain sync? How about the background? Can I also have a nice sunset beach scene well exposed ?<br>
3. Would a gel help? Which one would be best?</p>
<p>Thanks again! Asking questions here is better than taking a workshop!</p>
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lenswork: how do they do it?
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