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I like it. Very cool. The verticle video would be awsome if RUclips supported that format. I'd like to see more of the stands in use, and more photos from shoots with the stands.

Everything about this video is great, exept for your constant laughing and smiling like your a little child bragging of it's new toy. It's not a bad invention, dont get me wrong, but even if it is your invention and your proud of it, get some professional presenter of the product, it would help alot. Fluent language and a professional presentation (poker face throughout the video with a hint of common smile) is a must in such a otherwise great video.

You sir are a real minimalist. Thank you for sharing this.

Very nice. I'm also curious to know how you did the shots of the red shoes 'spinning'/circling? All very slick, and makes me want a 5D MkII even more!

Hey Dapastudio, Nice to hear those comments! It's a test for educating me in filming, no client. More can be read at my blog, see website (RUclips don't like links). Svarteld means, well... "black fire". It's the company name, from when I started out with black and white photography in the dark room. People tend to remember it, so I guess it works :-) I'm working on a how-to-video, will be up in less than a week I think. Cheers /Peter

@Jonny51982: Many thanks! It's a short flick, but I now start to realize how much work goes into making films; just a couple of seconds play can take a lot of time to record and process. But it's all fun :-)

EXQUISITE Peter!!! Your photography is amazing, the piano soundtrack is GORGEOUS; and this video is absolute perfection. May I suggest that you do the world a HUGE favour by getting into the business of filming aesthetic instructional RUclips videos for people who don't have the time, talent or know-how? What a breath of fresh air this video is for those of us who want to learn new things without being bombarded with ugliness. Add a video component to your site and post some videos now!

Thank you it's the 5D mk II and the cheap-but-nice 50/2.5 Macro.

Awesome may I ask what kind of camera and lens you used for the Macro shots? It looks amazing.

Thanks! The music piece is "Arabesque" by Debussy.

Yep, 4 boxes next to each other gives one shadow. For full body, it all depends on the look you want; one box far away for harder light, four closer for supersoft. If you use four for full length body, they need to be higher than in the picture: center should be above waist, maybe about chest height. /P

hehe... vertical video...yes, go for it!:) I have some questions related to the umbrella-box: can you mount 4 of those next to each other like in the video, without creating 4 different shadows? If so, how many boxes and how many flashes would you use for a full body shot of one person (using your canon flashes)? Thanks for sharing Peter and keep up the good work!

It's the Canon 5D2, plus some Canon glass, often the 50/2.5 macro here; such a sweet forgotten lens, a perfect companion to the 180/3,5, to go more wide in macro sometimes. But no 180/3.5 in this vid. Also, I've used the 35/1.4 for the spinning-around shots, the 85/1.2 for some moving-in and sideway pulls, and the 14/2.8 for the vertical intro movements. Spinning movements are made with a rig I've built myself from cheap standard Manfrotto parts; I like building things ;-)

fantastic, fantastic!

Hi Peter, Really enjoyed the aesthetics and instructiveness of your video! May I ask about the amazing piano soundtrack? Is it Schubert? Many thanks!

Just want to let you know there's a following-up video that shows how to build these more in detail; Svarteld_lightstands_2.mp4 It's also here as a video answer.

Peter, excellent idea.. Loved the stands, but most of all, I loved the Grippen photos at the end of the video...

Great video Peter - many thanks for explaining your light stand construction.

a vertical video? are you jocking? ... there are lenses to fit everything you want in an horizontal frame with better result you know... ;)

Muy interesante , me gustó el gatito

Yep, will do; just need to finish my vacation first. Coming.

Can you show us a little clearer how the top is joined and how you attach the strap?

@akosphoto Haha, very true!

Anyway, the idea is great! :) Thanks for sharing!

Only a photographer records videos in portrait mode. :)

You're welcome! The music piece is "Arabesque" by Debussy.

What's the name of the music in the background? It's nice!

thank you for sharing this