Archive for Video – Page 4

The Behind-the-Scenes Video

This is one of those marketing campaigns that can work for pretty much any photography discipline but for today’s article we’re using wedding photgraphy as an example.

What questions do prospective wedding clients ask when they first meet you?

How easy is it to explain what you do and how you work?

You can answer these questions and more with the simplest of things….. a behind-the-scenes video.

One of my favourite photographers here in the UK has done this brilliantly. Wedding photographer Dave Nunn has three videos on his site which are certainly worth a peep:

  1. Bridal Prep
  2. Ceremony
  3. The Reception

Makes it look easy doesn’t he?

We can share all the images and articles we like, but there’s nothing quite so effective as a simple 5 minute video. Read More→

Canon Introduces Two PL-Mount Digital Cine Zoom Lenses

Canon LogoApril 14, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – Canon U.S.A., Inc., introduced two advanced-design PL-mount lenses that address the emerging 4K production standards. Designated as the Canon FK14.5-60 wide-angle cine zoom and the Canon FK30-300 telephoto cine zoom, these precision-matched lenses incorporate breakthrough Canon optical designs that simultaneously optimize and enhance multiple imaging attributes while minimizing optical aberrations and distortions. Both lenses are also more compact and lightweight than contemporary PL-mount lenses and both feature a totally new Canon optical design that virtually eliminates focus breathing. As digital cinematography continues to accelerate for theatrical motion pictures, TV movies, episodic dramas, commercials, and other forms of digital high-resolution production, professionals will require the very best in performance and image quality. By already performing in accordance with emerging 4K production image format standards, both of the new Canon PL-mount cine zoom lenses inherently ensure the very highest performance in contemporary 2K and HD digital motion imaging.

Canon FK30-300 telephoto cine zoom

Canon FK30-300 telephoto cine zoom

Canon FK14.5-60 wide-angle cine zoom

Canon FK14.5-60 wide-angle cine zoom

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Nikon D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camera

Nikon LogoApril 12, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – Nikon announced the new 16.2-megapixel Nikon D5100 Digital SLR designed for those ready to artistically express themselves and need a versatile camera that can keep pace creatively. The Nikon D5100 D-SLR houses a host of new and innovative features aimed at giving photographers the tools to shatter creative constraints and tell stories with amazing image quality and stunning HD movies.

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Vintage Video Effects with 8mm iPhone App

8mm Vintage Camera iOS AppOne of the coolest advantages to writing reviews of photography-related iPhone applications is that I am on the constant lookout for apps that will be helpful for photographers. As my iPhone sometimes struggles under the pain of being loaded with so many apps, I have the great benefit of having plenty to do on four-hour flights across the country.

I discovered 8mm a few weeks ago, but haven’t had much of a chance to try it out on anything very exciting. Watching cats sleep might not show this app in its best light. So I waited until I surprised my wife with a trip to Las Vegas and Zion National Park to try this one out. Unfortunately, I forgot to shoot any video with it except for a brief shot at Mojave National Preserve in California.

8mm Vintage Camera iOS App Screen

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Marketing Campaigns for Photographers – Wedding Venues: Part 2

This is the eleventh in our series looking at different marketing campaigns for photographers.

Also in this series:

Marketing Campaigns for Photographers #11 Wedding Venues
(part 2)

Last week we looked at one way to associate yourself with local venues using your blog. Today’s post is something you’ll want to do in addition to last week’s post rather than instead of it.

The venue video

 

Simply create a 2-3 minute slideshow style video using a selection of your images that show the venue at it’s best. You’ll need to have shot at this venue before so you can include interior images as exterior shots aren’t going to cut it. Read More→

Go Behind-the-Scenes of a Las Vegas Pinup Shoot: by Boudoir Louisville

Ryan Armbrust visits the Neon Boneyard in Las Vegas for a classic Las Vegas themed pinup girl photo shoot. Ryan and his team flew to Vegas and booked the Neon Boneyard for a 2 hour shoot, but Vegas was experiencing sustained 40 mph winds with 60 mph gusts. With winds like this they shut the entire Boneyard down because the bigs signs could easily blow over. Luckily they were able to work out a plan to get into the Neon Boneyard before it opened at 7am to shoot before they had to catch their plane back to Louisville.

You can read more about the shoot on Boudoir Louisville’s website.

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