Ab. Photo of the year mate. That photo at the 9 min mark is absolute gold. When I first heard that you were going to do a parachute shoot I thought yeah sure. You have the skills to pull this off. Well done.
Amazing informative video! Thanks! A breath of fresh oxygen among all those reviewing gear, slow-mo b-rolls, suffocating inputs from so-called influencers, instead of actual photographers. This is a real working sharing experience.
The hair choice was perfect, with the braids and close to head like a "Helmut " and the aviator style glasses. . I think the look is amazing and your stylist and makeup artist killed it. the boomed diffusion panel you used looked shiny like mylar, guess it could be a fine silk. I enjoyed the BTS video. thanks
THank Ted. The diffusion was Rosco Full Grid Cloth with a 1/8 CTS Gell on it that probably made it look like mylar, but it was jut gel. Again thank you so much.
First let me say, thank you for your time making these videos, they are packed full valuable information. I use the tennis balls on the end of the grip arm to prevent poking an eye out, but in the video I noticed they were on the legs. Was this to protect the roof from the feet or the feet from the roof?
It was to protect the Roof from the feet. The Studio requires it as a policy since the roof is soft. So we had to use tennis balls or these black pads.
Phenomenal Ab. Such creativity. Love the use of all this lighting and all the different techniques. Dud you know all the different ways you were going to light these shots? Or did you have an idea and have different ideas come to your mind that you tried during the shoot?
Hi Brad, I did have a basic idea of what I wanted my lighting to be. But I do tweak it as the sun moves or clouds come in. For the interiors, I just changes my key light. I started with an Indirect Octa behind me but went for the 100cm Octa above. Thank you for the great questions. This coming Tuesday, November 29th I'm planning to do a live stream on Adorama Twitch channel at 7pm and more into detail about the shoot.
What a great and detailed video Mr. Ab Sesay, thank you for sharing so much and thanks ADORAMA for having a professional of this level on your channel!
Another inspiring video. I love the specificity of your explanations (including the reasons behind choices). And kudos to your excellent BTS videographers!
very interesting. I like to see how you prepare the concept and the progression of the shooting. If you can produce more, I'll be here to view them. Thanks for sharing your knowledge :) Alain from Montreal, Canada
@@AbSesayPhoto OMG thanks a lot, i do some Photography as hobby and Adorama is one of the best school un RUclips, anyways i live in México but all the best for you
awesome breakdown of the planning and execution. One not so small detail is it appears no-one on your set has any idea how to properly wear and deploy a parachute,
Thank you Bill. I would also have to say you are 100% correct. LOL, You should have seen how long it took just to figure out how to put the harness on. I was really going for the dramatic effect vs accuracy. But I should do a bit more research next time, especially having a good friend who was in the airborne division I could have easily asked.
Hi, Alterick I searched online and at local military surplus stores. I just googled it and they started popping up. I ended up buying from three different places.
Amazing images and production! Needless to say -in case anyone is considering replication something like this - do not actually attach a model, anyone, or gear… to an actual parachute on top of a building ….😂
I did a shoot like this. But oped for a private airport my parachute was a huge cargo one things I learn this chute responses to man made wind and it must be tied down are it can lift everyone off the ground. Fan wind is not something i had sucess with I used huge floor fans 2. To fill the chute. And still it was not giving what I wanted light wise. I went with all hard light using 4 strobes why because the wind going in and out does not last long and you need to make good use of this, also styling is critical and the right model a must the back of the shoot comes with control cords. This can be used to have someone pull from the back inviting natural wind inside the chute here is a video clip of what I done that day m.ruclips.net/video/JsB7w7pJ5zs/видео.html
THank you for sharing Karl. I did some test with the fans in the studio ahead of time and found the right combination of one going high and the other low, and this wind machines produce a lot of air. You got great results. Cool multicolored shoot.
This is a great question. I think it's all a matter of taste, and in this case, wanted to light a wide area from above. The light was from above and I loved it. The thought of broad or short lighting didn't even enter my mind. But I believe this would be called paramount lighting. In this case, I don't think the light was unflattering at all, but if It was my face, short lighting, please! LOL But I often use overhead / paramount lighting even for myself when doing the talking head portion of the interview. For some of the images where I am balancing the light with ambient for a less lit look, I think it works better.
@@AbSesayPhoto paramount lighting in theory, but no butterfly pattern which her face would be strait on… broad cause no shadow on side of face… but anyway
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The levels of your videos have gone through the roof! Absolutely fantastic! More please.
Thank you Paul
Love these videos, we get the overview, technical information and then the creative execution of the images. Beautiful images!
Thank you Tcphoto.
No no. Thank you! Definitely want more of this production type stuff.
Thank you Thomas.
The world needs more Ab
LOL Thank you, Pan. I'm sure some would disagree.
Absolutely fantastic! Great information and insight. You’re not just a photographer, you’re an artist!
ZION THANK YOU! Really appreciate that.
I couldn’t have said it better! 😎
@@jerrym8140 thank you.
Awesome videos you created!! Love the jewelry shoot. Hope to see another video in few months when your not busy. Thanks.
Thank you.
Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing the highlights of your shoot. Without doubt; an insprational video Ab!
Thank you Jo.
Ab. Photo of the year mate. That photo at the 9 min mark is absolute gold. When I first heard that you were going to do a parachute shoot I thought yeah sure. You have the skills to pull this off. Well done.
Thank you J Beitz. I'm going to do a full overview next Tuesday on Twitch.
Simply Amazing!!! Love your work!
Thank you Michael. Really appreciate the feedback.
Thanks Ab. Your videos are comprehensive and fun. They’re easy to follow along and really love the nuanced production notes. Great work!🤟🏽
Meant a lot coming from you. Thank you so much.
Amazing informative video! Thanks! A breath of fresh oxygen among all those reviewing gear, slow-mo b-rolls, suffocating inputs from so-called influencers, instead of actual photographers. This is a real working sharing experience.
Thank you so much, Edgar. Really appreciate the feedback.
This shoot was on another level! I LOVE lighting and this blew my mind
Thank you Renard.
Awesome breakdown! Lots of great tips as well!
Thank you Robins Really appreciate the feedback.
GREAT VIDEO!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! YOUR INFO IS INVALUABLE!
Your very welcome, so glad you found this helpful.
i really love this ... thank you for share this beautiful work .. love it so much
Thank you Wendhi. I appreciate the great feedback.
The hair choice was perfect, with the braids and close to head like a "Helmut " and the aviator style glasses. . I think the look is amazing and your stylist and makeup artist killed it. the boomed diffusion panel you used looked shiny like mylar, guess it could be a fine silk. I enjoyed the BTS video. thanks
THank Ted. The diffusion was Rosco Full Grid Cloth with a 1/8 CTS Gell on it that probably made it look like mylar, but it was jut gel. Again thank you so much.
First let me say, thank you for your time making these videos, they are packed full valuable information. I use the tennis balls on the end of the grip arm to prevent poking an eye out, but in the video I noticed they were on the legs. Was this to protect the roof from the feet or the feet from the roof?
It was to protect the Roof from the feet. The Studio requires it as a policy since the roof is soft. So we had to use tennis balls or these black pads.
Phenomenal Ab. Such creativity. Love the use of all this lighting and all the different techniques. Dud you know all the different ways you were going to light these shots? Or did you have an idea and have different ideas come to your mind that you tried during the shoot?
Hi Brad, I did have a basic idea of what I wanted my lighting to be. But I do tweak it as the sun moves or clouds come in. For the interiors, I just changes my key light. I started with an Indirect Octa behind me but went for the 100cm Octa above. Thank you for the great questions. This coming Tuesday, November 29th I'm planning to do a live stream on Adorama Twitch channel at 7pm and more into detail about the shoot.
@@AbSesayPhoto Can't wait!! See you there!
What a great and detailed video Mr. Ab Sesay, thank you for sharing so much and thanks ADORAMA for having a professional of this level on your channel!
Thank you ALexander, really love the feedback.
Holy f***, Ab! 👀 That's some astonishingly impressive work! (There's no levels for my appreciation for your videos ❤️)
Thank you Jack! I appreciate the kind words.
You inspire me to dream big. Thank you.
Thank you Gerry R. Always dream big my friend.
Loved the breakdown Ab!
Thank you Eli
Fascinating insight into a high-level shoot. Awesome stuff, Ab - thank you!
AlunB thank you! I really appreciate the feedback.
Sweet!! Love the concept.
Thank you Joseph.
Killing it as always Ab!
Means a lot. I love being part of the team.
Great video. The outside light was sublime! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Darren.
Amazing work!!!
Thank you Krystal
Talent and vision
Thank you, James. Really appreciate the feedback. I definitely put a lot of work into this shoot.
Another inspiring video. I love the specificity of your explanations (including the reasons behind choices). And kudos to your excellent BTS videographers!
Thank you Steven, and my video team will really love the Kudos.
Beautiful shots.
Thank you very much Rene
These are some images, wow! Very cool
Thank you Ronny, I really appreciate that.
Fantastic shoot!
Thank you Wouter
Thank you. Beautiful lighting. Congratulations.
Thank you Joao. I really appreciate that.
very interesting. I like to see how you prepare the concept and the progression of the shooting. If you can produce more, I'll be here to view them. Thanks for sharing your knowledge :) Alain from Montreal, Canada
Thank you Alain.
Amazing shots!!
Thank you, Chadwick, I really appreciate it.
Magic with the ligtht
Thank you ManuArt
@@AbSesayPhoto OMG thanks a lot, i do some Photography as hobby and Adorama is one of the best school un RUclips, anyways i live in México but all the best for you
@@manuart1983 Thank you for tuning it. Yeah the Adorama community is really great. Best content in the business.
terrific! thank you!
Thank you for the feedback
You are a great educator and photographer Ab!
Thank you Vincent I really appreciate the feedback.
Very nice experience with you and your team
For photography rileted videos
Thank you Kaushik.
awesome breakdown of the planning and execution. One not so small detail is it appears no-one on your set has any idea how to properly wear and deploy a parachute,
Thank you Bill. I would also have to say you are 100% correct. LOL, You should have seen how long it took just to figure out how to put the harness on. I was really going for the dramatic effect vs accuracy. But I should do a bit more research next time, especially having a good friend who was in the airborne division I could have easily asked.
Great video Ab
Thank you Lloyd.
Great Video!!
Thank you.
Dude you are goood!!! What else can I say🙌🙌
Ron I really appreciate the kind words.
Brilliant idea with the parachute man. Is there any Model insta info?
Thank you very much. I really appreciate the kind words.
Sweet 5lb 3oz Baby Jesus this is dope! where can I get the parachute and harness? This really motivated me AWESOME WORK!
Hi, Alterick I searched online and at local military surplus stores. I just googled it and they started popping up. I ended up buying from three different places.
@@AbSesayPhoto Thank you sir
Outstanding!
Thank you Dan.
Great Video! 👍🏼🙏 Where did you buy the white cream colored Jumpsuit? I love IT!
Hi Brigitta, Its a piece by Tibi (Chalky Drape Zip Uo Jumpsuit) Retails for $750
@@AbSesayPhoto thank you! 🙏😊
Amazing shoot ❤
Thank you Ingrida.
I'd love to see more editoriali kind of work, you, man are really talented good job.
Thank you MadlaVople.
Daaaaamn, that is really good
How long did it take you to organize something "so massive"? (with that much personnel and the change of location etc etc)
Excellent!!
Thank you Bulgogi.
Amazing content bro!
THank you Daniel.
great video
Thank you Frank.
Levels #1
Thank you Steve
@@AbSesayPhoto You are welcome sir.
wow
Thank you Breno
Amazing images and production! Needless to say -in case anyone is considering replication something like this - do not actually attach a model, anyone, or gear… to an actual parachute on top of a building ….😂
We practiced proper safety measures. The parachute was tied off at all times, and the weather was ideal.
Very interesting tutorial. However I could never afford these Elinchrom lights.
Thank Lou. I hear you. I definitely had to do a lot of saving for my first lighting kit. Good news is I was able to take on more Jobs once I got it.
informative10mins.
Thank you John.
👍🏻 👍🏻
Thank you opqrst7
Where is the new lighstand vid?? Have a good new year!
Hi Lumos, the Light stand video will be out in January. Have a Happy New Year. I got the date wrong before on other post.
Thank you. Can I be your trainee? 😉
Thank you, Michael. That's a huge compliment.
I did a shoot like this. But oped for a private airport my parachute was a huge cargo one things I learn this chute responses to man made wind and it must be tied down are it can lift everyone off the ground. Fan wind is not something i had sucess with I used huge floor fans 2. To fill the chute. And still it was not giving what I wanted light wise. I went with all hard light using 4 strobes why because the wind going in and out does not last long and you need to make good use of this, also styling is critical and the right model a must the back of the shoot comes with control cords. This can be used to have someone pull from the back inviting natural wind inside the chute here is a video clip of what I done that day m.ruclips.net/video/JsB7w7pJ5zs/видео.html
THank you for sharing Karl. I did some test with the fans in the studio ahead of time and found the right combination of one going high and the other low, and this wind machines produce a lot of air. You got great results. Cool multicolored shoot.
Why the broad lighting on her face..short lighting is much better and flattering
This is a great question. I think it's all a matter of taste, and in this case, wanted to light a wide area from above. The light was from above and I loved it. The thought of broad or short lighting didn't even enter my mind. But I believe this would be called paramount lighting. In this case, I don't think the light was unflattering at all, but if It was my face, short lighting, please! LOL But I often use overhead / paramount lighting even for myself when doing the talking head portion of the interview. For some of the images where I am balancing the light with ambient for a less lit look, I think it works better.
@@AbSesayPhoto paramount lighting in theory, but no butterfly pattern which her face would be strait on… broad cause no shadow on side of face… but anyway
Dang. I stopped listening when I saw you had the lens hood on but not deployed.
I don't always use the lens hoods but will keep them on so I don't lose them. But it's a fair critique. I'm open to any all feedback.