My grandfather was a professional photographer back from the 1930's, I remember he showing me some of his meta data books as well. He had to take things a step further, and made notes of what color things were since he was shooting black and white and would often colorize them using ink and needles. Sadly, they didn't survive so all that I have are the memories of the stories he shared on occasion. I do have some of his photos he took of family members, but most of his work has been lost. Its funny how these notes are like gold to photographers who understand the art. Thank you for this video, it brought a few memories back to life.
Started shooting again, but 18 year break after house fire that I lost everything from neg to cameras. This brought back some memories and made me smile. Thanks.
Hi TSL friends! Sooo excited to hear what you think of this one! Have you used lighting diagrams before? What have you learn from using them? How could making lighting diagrams help YOU improve your images? I'd love to chat with you in the comments, so please share any thoughts! :)
I’ve used some sticky notes for some diagrams, but I like your idea of a binder and will incorporate that into my workflow. I’m in the process of painting a 16 x 25 work area with a medium grey on 3 walls and a black curtain so I’ll be able to see what each light does as I construct my setup. Thank you for confirming my decision to do so, this video has been very helpful and you have a new subscriber!
New subscriber. Thanks for the great idea. I learned allot of your video's. Is there a way of getting that psd file for creating diagrams, that looks realy great 🙂
I've been taking notes for years, they look very similar to yours. The habit started when I began shooting long and multiple night exposures, I wanted to know how far from the subject I needed to be with the hand-held flash and how long before ambient light started creeping in. The notes made technical data intuitive. I shot a lot of rock shows and they forced me to drink backstage, but my notes were always there the next morning. On a side note, when I came home from a night out or party, I would write some very detailed notes on where I went, who I saw and what we talked about. Years later, looking at the pictures from a certain night, I could look up who and what details that my friends really enjoyed.
Any new word as to the publishing, release date of: Photo Lighting Instruction by Jay P Morgan? When and how, will we be able to purchase it. Checked Amazon. Not on there yet!
A lot of those pictures remind me of ITV's Poirot TV show, the lighting on that show was very solid/oldschool as well. Lots of smoke and stacked lighting layers.
This is so encouraging. Lighting is what cripples me in creating. Thanks for this. I wondered if someone shots film would taking test shots on digital help? I know digital and film reacts to light differently. How would you adjust the settings to film? Sadly fp100c is no more.
Digital does react differently. Get your proper exposure on digital and then add one stop for your film and it will give you a really good dense negative.
The Slanted Lens thanks a lot for this tip. I’ve been trying to find a solution but with no luck. Great channel a good mix of videos to aid improving your skill level and good equipment reviews
I have always loved lighting diagrams and still do, but I find the problem is that it is a top down view which doesn't take into consideration the heights of the light modifiers used and the nuances of placement so I find it easier just to deconstruct the final image.
I agree with you. For me, the deconstruction works with the lighting build up. I take an image as I turn off each light in the scene for a record of how the lighting affects the scene.
My grandfather was a professional photographer back from the 1930's, I remember he showing me some of his meta data books as well. He had to take things a step further, and made notes of what color things were since he was shooting black and white and would often colorize them using ink and needles. Sadly, they didn't survive so all that I have are the memories of the stories he shared on occasion. I do have some of his photos he took of family members, but most of his work has been lost. Its funny how these notes are like gold to photographers who understand the art. Thank you for this video, it brought a few memories back to life.
Thanks for sharing the story about your grandfather. What a great legacy!
Started shooting again, but 18 year break after house fire that I lost everything from neg to cameras. This brought back some memories and made me smile. Thanks.
Glad to hear it but sorry about the fire. Real bummer.
Hi TSL friends!
Sooo excited to hear what you think of this one! Have you used lighting diagrams before? What have you learn from using them? How could making lighting diagrams help YOU improve your images? I'd love to chat with you in the comments, so please share any thoughts! :)
Lighting diagrams are a great way to learn from your process!
I’ve used some sticky notes for some diagrams, but I like your idea of a binder and will incorporate that into my workflow. I’m in the process of painting a 16 x 25 work area with a medium grey on 3 walls and a black curtain so I’ll be able to see what each light does as I construct my setup. Thank you for confirming my decision to do so, this video has been very helpful and you have a new subscriber!
Wow, stunningly gorgeous book and what fabulous way to document your work. Thank you for sharing this 🙏
Thanks so much Garry! Yes, I was soo impressed with the look and quality of this book! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Anywhere I can buy that book?
We are looking into publishing it.
New subscriber.
Thanks for the great idea.
I learned allot of your video's.
Is there a way of getting that psd file for creating diagrams, that looks realy great 🙂
Thanks for subscribing. We don't have that posted anywhere for downloading.
@@TheSlantedLens thanks for the response, than im going to make one 🙂
I've been taking notes for years, they look very similar to yours. The habit started when I began shooting long and multiple night exposures, I wanted to know how far from the subject I needed to be with the hand-held flash and how long before ambient light started creeping in. The notes made technical data intuitive. I shot a lot of rock shows and they forced me to drink backstage, but my notes were always there the next morning.
On a side note, when I came home from a night out or party, I would write some very detailed notes on where I went, who I saw and what we talked about. Years later, looking at the pictures from a certain night, I could look up who and what details that my friends really enjoyed.
Sounds like a good journal. Thanks for watching.
Any new word as to the publishing, release date of: Photo Lighting Instruction by Jay P Morgan? When and how, will we be able to purchase it. Checked Amazon. Not on there yet!
Still a ways off. Thanks for asking!
I've been trying to sign up the the membership area but can't find where you register!
There is a pop up window that will come after being on our website for about 5 seconds. They you click on that and fill it out. TheSlantedLens.com
Thanks for sharing this AWESOME idea!!!
Clint Goins happy to Clint! Thanks for appreciating it. :)
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!!
You are so welcome! Hope you can apply the diagrams to your workflow.
What is the Best software for lighting diagrams? Thx
There are several out there. We created our own in photoshop.
Where can I find that psd file?
We will work on that. Thanks!
A very interesting tutorial as always.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. What do you typically shoot?
A lot of those pictures remind me of ITV's Poirot TV show, the lighting on that show was very solid/oldschool as well. Lots of smoke and stacked lighting layers.
Oh that's so cool to hear! Thanks for sharing your thoughts Pat! :)
Awesome !
Thanks Simo! :)
This is so encouraging. Lighting is what cripples me in creating. Thanks for this.
I wondered if someone shots film would taking test shots on digital help? I know digital and film reacts to light differently. How would you adjust the settings to film? Sadly fp100c is no more.
Digital does react differently. Get your proper exposure on digital and then add one stop for your film and it will give you a really good dense negative.
The Slanted Lens thanks a lot for this tip. I’ve been trying to find a solution but with no luck.
Great channel a good mix of videos to aid improving your skill level and good equipment reviews
o wow....i so need this
Good to hear. Hope you learn some good stuff!
I have always loved lighting diagrams and still do, but I find the problem is that it is a top down view which doesn't take into consideration the heights of the light modifiers used and the nuances of placement so I find it easier just to deconstruct the final image.
I agree with you. For me, the deconstruction works with the lighting build up. I take an image as I turn off each light in the scene for a record of how the lighting affects the scene.
@@TheSlantedLens Oh an I starting to re-appreciate how important modeling lights are in this whole process how that I'm using more speed lights.
Really thank's
Wander Dorneles Mariano of course! :) thanks for watching!
Hi boss, publishing it, it can be really useful.
Totally agree!
Impressive…
Thank you! Hope you learned some good tips!
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Thanks for watching and keep on clickin!
What I've learned here is DON'T BE AFRAID OF TAKING TOO MUCH TIME ! Lol thank you. I will be more meticulous
It definitely helps you to keep track of how you light things.