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Thank you!

I use 3 rulers, 1 across the center and 1 each going up and down from the center ruler. It allows me to see sharpness in the center and the edges. Add 2 more and you can do all the corners along with the middle plane. No photoshop needed. I use wood rulers as they are easier to see.

Sinar P3 with digitar lenses and an IQ3. That's what product photographers use

I used to hang out in scale modelling groups on fb, and of course photography is an element of that. Ambysmal quality of lots of photos aside there is a lot of gear snobbery and self proclamimed 'pro' photographers. The amount of fallacies that phones cannot do the job, and you need 3 lights, 10k in lenses and 5k body to shoot plastic planes or tanks is rife. Your video is such a refreshing down to earth approach.

I used a Nikon 58mm f1.4 G & Nikon 85mm PC-E F2.8 but I have a 3rd sorry it's Nikon 135mm F2. I pair the non PC Lens with fotodiox Pro TLT ROKR. Camera Nikon Z7ii that's it.

You've got a great presence!

@6:37 Buying anything from the PRC is like buying them weapons for the upcoming war --- at some point you have to ask what type of stupid are you?

Blue & green should never be seen, without a colour, in between..

Become a youtubers then and give advises about professional career.

Proud to be a bad photographer....means I can only get better, theoretically.😆

I currently use a tamron 10 to 24 on a canon 80 D. I use it for internal architecture. It's great. Practically rectilinear. I was considering this for my new/ussed Lumix g9 but decided to use a 7 to 14 for it's range

Heya My name is Vaish please help me so basically I’m currently studying in UWE Bristol, since i didn’t get into fashion course can photography be good choice for fashion background student. Because I did my diploma in professional fashion design and now they didn’t give what I wanted I literally worried please reply back and help me.🙏🏻 Thank you.

Nice space. Mayhem stylised coffee machine logo made me lol.

Grew up with this camera, my parents had a Minox 35 to start with and went more auto/modern in the 90's. I accidentally shot the Mona-Lisa in 1994 using flash since my dad set the camera up and then handed it to me, but pushing through the crowds in the Louvre I managed to turn the camera off, resetting the flash. Anywho, came here for some insights after picking up my very own Big Mini BM-302 at a thrift store for 7,5 euro - clean lens, working battery, no scratches, manual, strap and pouch. Good stuff :)

Yesterday I was a lighting tech on a bbdo job . I said "if the light is too steep just move em back" I had the pronoun police jump down my throat " their pronouns are they then!"a producer scolded me. I'm so sick of this shit

Stay far away from focus software! P65+ is an amazing back. I was a first for miles Aldridge in the US. P65+ with a 503cw is an amazing system. I still work for Sims and and McDean and they still shoot RZ Pro2D with P45 backs.

Yes and no

4x open frames with different rolls of diff are the most useful lighting modifiers

I really hate the hard box. Just paint a reflector black

My Sony 24-105 f4 basically lives on my camera 😄 in 90% of situations it’s all I need. Occasionally I need a wider aperture, closer focus, or more reach, but these situations are the exception not the rule.

This is such a great video.

I'm glad it had nothing to do with quality because I need a good starter set and I want to keep my budget under $600 USD. Was able to get backdrop with stands on temu for less than $50.

its not the inspiration perse, at the end of it its still art. but what i find is that you need to be really methodological with your ways. every process needs to be repeatable so they can be measurable. measurable because your invoice needs to be reflected on your work. theres no room for guess work, or at least you sell the illusion that you are not doing guess work. even of you do, that guess work still needs to be measurable. you should also be able to separate your emotions, pride and ego as an "artist". if you cant, designate the business part to someone who can do the business-ing for you

I can promise you that I’ll never see anyone using one of those……ever. Lol

I’m staying with the camera system I have my company doesn’t need to put out any more money than necessary what we have now gets the job done and it certainly isn’t Fuji !

Only reason is that it isn't consistent white balance but that can be fix in post

Is it bad that I wanted to slap every professional photographer and illustrator that I have seen posting the "I do not consent" story? I mean F**k Meta, but they literally told everyone how to opt out of their Ai crap. That's more than Adobe has done

I like the multi-cam as I tend to watch this like a tv program, but I think you could save time and effort and it would still work. 👍🏼

“You can steal my work but you won’t steal my clients.” This is the key! 🔑

If your best mate has booked a photographer for his wedding DO NOT take a camera! It’s the cringiest and most intrusive thing to see as a wedding photographer, regardless of your ability. It’s like an off duty chef walking up in a restaurant kitchen and making themselves a side dish to the main they’ve ordered.

Money and money management is the #2 reason most businesses fail, including photographers. The #1 reason is... not having a business plan. And sure, you can succeed without any kind of business plan, but it's extremely rare that happens. And planning is the phase I'm currently in to determine if I can make photography an actual business. Sure money is absolutely important. No business can survive for long on zero revenue, and money mismanagement will sink any company. But not having any kind of business plan, and not adapting your business plan as you move forward, will severely hamper any growth prospects and make you more likely to fail. You don't need a perfect business plan at the start, because you can and should always adapt it, even if you're doing so... 3 months in. But you do need some kind of plan at the start so you aren't going in blind.

Love it, I’m going to give this a go on my next big shoot, thx for the reminder!

Certainly. Here's an enhanced version that incorporates the concept of layout and cropping: Dear Scott, Thank you for sharing your valuable insights. Your perspective resonates strongly with my experiences in commercial assisting, particularly regarding composition and layout considerations. When I first started commercial assisting, I was intrigued by the unique compositional approaches, which often differed from the traditional photographic techniques I had studied at art school. These compositions seemed to prioritize negative space in unconventional ways, which piqued my curiosity. This observation led me to inquire with my mentor about the rationale behind these distinctive layouts. His response was illuminating: he explained that these compositions were deliberately crafted with text placement and potential cropping in mind. He emphasized the critical importance of: 1. Leaving adequate space for copy (text) within the frame 2. Ensuring flexibility for various cropping ratios to accommodate different media formats 3. Balancing the visual elements to maintain impact across multiple layout scenarios This revelation was a pivotal moment in my professional development. It underscored the fundamental principle that one must always consider the end product and its potential variations when creating commercial imagery. Understanding that a single image might need to work across print, digital, and other media formats - each with its own layout requirements - transformed my approach to composition. Like you had mentioned clients often need images for multiple different spaces. Your shared experiences serve as a valuable reminder of these essential concepts. It's always enriching to gain insights from fellow professionals in our field, as it broadens our collective understanding and enhances our craft. Thank you once again for contributing to this discussion. I look forward to further exchanges of ideas and perspectives on the intricate balance between artistic vision and practical commercial requirements in our industry. Best regards, Eric Carlson

The anecdote about the poor guy shooting without card was tragic but useful to hear. Sometimes I wonder if I am too paranoid in my preparation, but the story tells me "nope - keep doing what you're doing."

I love this video. You’re honest to the point, and you’ve convinced me to buy one of these ancient beasts. I want to do landscape photography and I’ve been looking for a system on a budget or a while. I currently have my eye on a 5dsr😂

hey scott, would you be so kind and give me some help with tethering fuji? you've said couple of times that it's a nightmare to tether and i can't get it to work

But you did it anyway?

Thanks! You actually cut to the chase and deliver a superbly clear (and useful) video. I think that the theme is a bit out of your common subjects, but ... could you possible make a video about automotive light setups and shooting?

I was a photog at a daily in the states for 35 years. Because of where I live I did all sorts of small commercial projects as side jobs. Now that I’m retired, the side jobs still keep coming. I never could have lived on my commercial work unless I moved to New York.

Great guys giving insightful tips but for me there is too much talk about mundane stuff or not related. I don’t have time for that part. The rest great 👍

what is the adjustment clip in video track 2 for, in this case?

My friend said to ditch Adobe and learn Davinci. So glad I switched!

I wouldn't touch it ever -UK Pro 35 years in the game - commercial, studio, location, weddings, done the lot - when you rely on quality and completing the job competently time and time again you cannot use inferior tools. However, when I started out I could not afford the 'pro' gear others were using but made it my mission to never compromise and now I don't - if the shot is rubbish - its on me!!

When Scott mentions that ‘the drop*’ of a musical piece should match a particular part of the video footage, this can become an exercise in circular madness. Do we spend loads of time finding a more-or-less appropriate audio clip to match the planned timeline of the video, or do we base the video editing on a song that best conveys the mood we are trying to achieve in the final render ? This is a rhetorical question. The truth is, a bit of both. But it’s a massive time-suck where hours could be spent. This something to be mindful of. Hence I urge people to really think about what Scott is saying from the 3 minute mark in this video. Is it the gold-standard 100% guaranteed composing solution for matched audio & video ? No, but it’s a good start to comprehend what we are trying to achieve, and accept that it’s a much greater challenge than it may first seem. It does make me wonder though.. his shoots are very often a team collaboration including stylists, assistants, runners, retouchers etc… why not add a sound composer to the job roster? * For those unaware, 'the drop' is a part of a musical piece that often includes an emotional build up, then either starts bangin', or the opposite, it may revert to the verse again. Or it could be a few instruments being silenced. Often a combination. This in itself is worth understanding, for those who aren't musically-inclined, as it's a powerful mood-shifting moment. And once you understand what 'the drop' means, you'll start to consciously hear it in lots of songs The human mind is a fascinating, malleable lump of clay.

I left profoto for flashpoint. No client cares what equipment you use! Why spend for such high cost equipment unless you have too.

I can't speak for anyone else but most podcasts/video essays I listen to are background noise while I'm working so fancy multicam setups are wasted on me. I'm sure RUclips metrics might give you more insight into the statistics but I think you'd be fine with a single camera as long as the audio and information remains high quality!

Like the intro Scott!!

Dude! That is fantastic! Just brilliant. Thank you for sharing!

Yeah BTS is super helpful, people feel like they know what it’s like to be on set with you. I make a 30 sec talking head intro and layer the broll on top to really let the marketing or sales decision maker get to know me ✌🏼 The more you show the better the chances