Though it is 7 years old tutorial, it's relevant till date, thanks a ton Gavin for this. Your tutorials are so simple but highly informative and you touch upon those simple basic mistakes photographers do, but find it difficult to find solution in other advanced tutorials.
What brush it this that you used to make the dark area to a bright white? Please explain because I am still learning Photoshop and this is a awesome tips.
Hi Gavin, where did you get your perspex sheet from and what size did you use? I am getting silly prices for a 3 meter by 2 meter sheet coming in at £250!
Nice 1 Gav,good to see that you are the photographers,photographer........No video mode,no raving on about drone photography,no trying to sell courses,Just good old photography.I thank you . :-)
I been searching everywhere but can't figure out how to get pure white background when taking flat lay clothing photos. I hang my clothes on a white wall but everytime I take the photo with my canon m100 it makes the background bit greyish or something bit of yellow on it. I tried every settings I can think of. Also tried many set up with the lights and flash etc.. Your professional guide will be really approciated Sir. Many thanks. Eva xx
I m planning to Upgrade Photography kit and my Studio Equipment... I have Currently Nikon D90, D200,D750 cameras along with 2.8 nikon 18.55mm, 70.300mm, 50mm prime as well as i have ELINCHROM fx 400r1 lights .I want to shoot Indoor & outdoor portraits , Fashion , newborn baby ,wedding, Product shoots & Events Photos so that Please Suggest me New Canon Camera kit with different lenses , Speed lights and ELINCHROM studio light, steady cam, tripods, monopods, convertible compact crane & Slider rail
This tutorial is a life saver. I wished I had found you before. I wasted so many hours trying to make background white and your instructions are soooooo easy and my work is done so quick. You are the best.
My friend you just answered all my questions in one video of 12 minutes. I don't know I got here but I am so grateful I did. Thank you so much for your tutorial.
Thanks Gavin, straightforward and informative as usual. BTW Do you know of anywhere that sells, or ships, the self closing (Cheetah?) light stand that you use? Cheers
Hi, I've been struggling to make my background white :( I take photos of clothing on a hanger which I put right on the wall. If I get a vinyl backdrop and place the hanger right on the backdrop and point 2 lights on the backdrop (each side of the clothe), will it work? I would really appriciate your help. Eva xxx
Thank you, Gavin, your videos are always brilliantly informative, and very helpful. Have you done a video on how to light portraits in a confined space? I have very limited space available, but would love to expand my skillset. Again, thank you for your hard work. :-)
I'm trying to figure out how to not have wrinkles in my background. I have a white material... I also have a thicker black material that has creases in it that just won't go away. Not sure what to do.
try one type of fabric by photobasics. its stretchy and based on what can be seen you shouldnt have no problms or issues with wrinkles or deformities. ( check out zacharias arias stuff )
Hi Gavin. Need your expert advice. I take shots on pure white with my camera's (7D Mark II) highlight warning turned on. When I shoot, the background is pure white/blown out, but when I put the same image in LR or PS 2018 CC, the bg isn't white, if I turn up the whites, the products' color is effected. Have to use selection/pen tool to separate my product from the bg and pull the whites up all the way. I've recently turned to catalog white product photography but have general photography experience of 6 years almost. Now I have 500-700 products to shoot and this is really hindering my workflow. I use single speedlite setup with octa from top. Any tips please?
Great tutorial. Thanks. What version of Lightroom are you using? I am using LR 5 and my adjustment brush doesn't include sliders for whites and blacks. Thanks.
Great tutorial. The bit at the end is very handy when the setup isn't quite big enough - like when doing product shots of various sizes in a light tent. Will defo use this technique!
Didn't understand the histogram trick at about 9:48, what tool you selected and how white background turns red? you also selected adjustment brush and by blowing out highlights slider you again painted and floor turns red as well, how? please somebody or Gavin himself explain.
Hello, first to express my gratitude to your video lessons, they are super thank you very much, have a question? to you: what is it called or what is put off on the floor to get the model, stack, some plastic? thanks in advance.
Hi Gavin, great video I too use Olympus EM5mkii and EM1mk1 but find the results very noisy and grainy even at base iso and wondered where am going wrong best regards Peter
no bullshit talking just right on the point, very elaborative no what if, what if and encouraging, I like youtuber who does it like that, I learned a lot from you, sir, keep up the good work and thank u for sharing this stuff for free.
I was struggling with the quick selection tool and brushes in photoshop... but the LR adjustment brush did the trick in a few minutes!!! thanks so much
I have a canon eos and would like to get the rapidbox but what else do I need? You have something connected to your computer and you have the tester thingy too. I want to be able to set up a light and it take a photo at the same time.
Thank you Gavin for this video. it is clear and very helpful. I have a question about overexposing all the background in PS . What happens if I want to print the picture afterwards? Would it be possible? Thanks
great video ! When I slide the whites,.. the part of the face is also going to be too white.. can I erase this ? or do you have also an video how to fix this in photoshop?
Thank you so much Gavin for these different techniques on shooting white backgrounds and post editing. I saw that its an old video but still priceless non the less.
Thanks a lot Gavin!! You are the best! Always learning so much from your videos!!! Exactly what I needed to learn!! Keep the wonderful work! It inspires and help like very few other do!!! Have a nice day!
That was amazing! Thank You!
espetáculo aquela última edição no LR
Thanks Gavin, great tips, always enjoy your videos.
excellent video. i never thought to blow out all the stand and things i normally just cropped..
TagTheShooter Photography me too...When I saw it I was like...I'm implementing that effective now. That's good.
Though it is 7 years old tutorial, it's relevant till date, thanks a ton Gavin for this. Your tutorials are so simple but highly informative and you touch upon those simple basic mistakes photographers do, but find it difficult to find solution in other advanced tutorials.
Great lesson!
Hello, What size was the perspex or the plastic thing he sat on please?
Thank you for the easy to understand and great tips:)
What brush it this that you used to make the dark area to a bright white? Please explain because I am still learning Photoshop and this is a awesome tips.
thanks, Gavin :)
Great! Thanks😱❣
Hi Gavin, where did you get your perspex sheet from and what size did you use?
I am getting silly prices for a 3 meter by 2 meter sheet coming in at £250!
I got mine a few years back from one of the big chain DIY stores (Can't recall which). Paid less then £15.00 for a 3mm sheet.
What editor did you use ?
if you are shoot in rugs like size 2x3 feet so how to adjust studio light
Is this a Surface book you're using for editing at 9:12? How is it?
Well spotted. I've got the i7 16GB Surface Book which has worked out really well for tethering and Photoshop / Lightroom editing away from my office.
gavo
Are you kidding me? You are using a Lastolite HiLite that costs $450! The point is to show us do it without it!
No. This is an Adorama video. The point is to teach AND to sell the Lastolite HiLite that costs $450
Nice 1 Gav,good to see that you are the photographers,photographer........No video mode,no raving on about drone photography,no trying to sell courses,Just good old photography.I thank you . :-)
Thanks for the kind words... now, about my drone photography course ;)
:-)
haha
Jonan76 you only laugh twice?
@@lslx7120 you only live once but you laugh twice
Great instructor..learning more practical photography from you than on my degree course!
Wow, in 12 minutes, Gavin solves 5 problems and makes it seem fun and easy. Great work!
Hello, I would like to know if what is on the floor is plastic or glass. and thanks for the video it was very helpful
He said it's Plexiglass
I been searching everywhere but can't figure out how to get pure white background when taking flat lay clothing photos. I hang my clothes on a white wall but everytime I take the photo with my canon m100 it makes the background bit greyish or something bit of yellow on it. I tried every settings I can think of. Also tried many set up with the lights and flash etc..
Your professional guide will be really approciated Sir.
Many thanks.
Eva xx
I m planning to Upgrade Photography kit and my Studio Equipment... I have Currently Nikon D90, D200,D750 cameras along with 2.8 nikon 18.55mm, 70.300mm, 50mm prime as well as i have ELINCHROM fx 400r1 lights .I want to shoot Indoor & outdoor portraits , Fashion , newborn baby ,wedding, Product shoots & Events Photos so that Please Suggest me New Canon Camera kit with different lenses , Speed lights and ELINCHROM studio light, steady cam, tripods, monopods, convertible compact crane & Slider rail
Very informative video. I like your videos as they are always straight to the point. And not too long! Thank you.
Wow, the Lightroom stuff at the end was super useful. I hadn't known you could do that, thanks. You are a great teacher Gavin!
LOL....Sitting down, he is still a giant.....Another great, easy to understand, useful video. Thanks Gavin
Brilliant video. Thanks Gavin. Could you please tell us the size of your small home studio including the height.
Imagine if Gavin was your schoolteacher... you'd have a degree in a couple of weeks.
This tutorial is a life saver. I wished I had found you before. I wasted so many hours trying to make background white and your instructions are soooooo easy and my work is done so quick. You are the best.
Thank you very much... You made my best editing ways sir...🤗😅
My friend you just answered all my questions in one video of 12 minutes. I don't know I got here but I am so grateful I did. Thank you so much for your tutorial.
Who watched this and gave it a DISLIKE? Incredible. What is there to dislike?
did you add continuous light at the background to make it white ? or a speed light ?
thank you so much this excellent tutorial. I have been looking for weeks. the best video
I am trying to do product photography i put 3 lights still the background is not white can u suggest some tip
Content of the video is great. Guy just seems inauthentic and fake.
awesome vid tutorial. Wish I had known this before spending money on a retoucher in India lol
Excellent 👍👌 thank you 😊❤️👍
GAVIN is a MASTER....and JOKER.......bravo
Dang This dude is a Genius! Thank you so much!!!
Thank u this is the most useful video iv seen on photography
Thank you! I really needed some of these informations
Please do a new video fort this but 2020 update.
Wow! Amazing! This was so helpful!
Thanks Gavin, straightforward and informative as usual. BTW Do you know of anywhere that sells, or ships, the self closing (Cheetah?) light stand that you use? Cheers
thank you gavin ;(
literally saving me
this is amazing Gavin!
Hi, I've been struggling to make my background white :( I take photos of clothing on a hanger which I put right on the wall. If I get a vinyl backdrop and place the hanger right on the backdrop and point 2 lights on the backdrop (each side of the clothe), will it work? I would really appriciate your help. Eva xxx
Thank you, Gavin, your videos are always brilliantly informative, and very helpful. Have you done a video on how to light portraits in a confined space? I have very limited space available, but would love to expand my skillset. Again, thank you for your hard work. :-)
Thanks again Gavin. Great tips, indeed (both hardware and software). And you're a great presenter. This one I have to share in my photo blog.
This white background tip is useful. I'd normally do a composite or near to.
I'm trying to figure out how to not have wrinkles in my background. I have a white material... I also have a thicker black material that has creases in it that just won't go away. Not sure what to do.
try one type of fabric by photobasics. its stretchy and based on what can be seen you shouldnt have no problms or issues with wrinkles or deformities. ( check out zacharias arias stuff )
spray the wrinkles and creases with warm water and they will fall out.
Gary from Lencarta also showed the perspex method.
Thanks for another great video, Gavin. Love the tip on maxing out the sliders to paint away the studio - genius!
Im getting like a blueish color- not solid white but a small tint of blue- how i get rid of that
White balance control
What lens where you using in this shoot?
You are the best Mr.Gavin👏
Very helpful, thanks🙏
The way you say Erase lol. Love it ❤
Great video! You really helped me!
Thank you for this video
Your videos are the best Gavin . Where can i find your portfolio ?
Terrific - many thanks.
Hi Gavin. Need your expert advice. I take shots on pure white with my camera's (7D Mark II) highlight warning turned on. When I shoot, the background is pure white/blown out, but when I put the same image in LR or PS 2018 CC, the bg isn't white, if I turn up the whites, the products' color is effected. Have to use selection/pen tool to separate my product from the bg and pull the whites up all the way. I've recently turned to catalog white product photography but have general photography experience of 6 years almost. Now I have 500-700 products to shoot and this is really hindering my workflow. I use single speedlite setup with octa from top. Any tips please?
Gavin, you are one of the best, most concise educators on TH-cam! I truly enjoy all of your videos!!
wow
Very helpful video thank you!! What’s the size of the clear Perspex?
Excellent workshop
can you do this for videos?
Great tutorial. Thanks. What version of Lightroom are you using? I am using LR 5 and my adjustment brush doesn't include sliders for whites and blacks. Thanks.
Great tutorial. The bit at the end is very handy when the setup isn't quite big enough - like when doing product shots of various sizes in a light tent. Will defo use this technique!
Didn't understand the histogram trick at about 9:48, what tool you selected and how white background turns red? you also selected adjustment brush and by blowing out highlights slider you again painted and floor turns red as well, how? please somebody or Gavin himself explain.
Great tips, coming at right moment when I‘m shooting high key pictures. Thanks a lot! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hello, first to express my gratitude to your video lessons, they are super thank you very much, have a question? to you: what is it called or what is put off on the floor to get the model, stack, some plastic? thanks in advance.
Gavin, enjoy your instructional video's. The meter that you are using,does it trigger your flash?
Wow 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 i have to try it
Awsome!!! quick and effective technique Gavin!! thanks.
Hi Gavin, great video I too use Olympus EM5mkii and EM1mk1 but find the results very noisy and grainy even at base iso and wondered where am going wrong
best regards
Peter
no bullshit talking just right on the point, very elaborative no what if, what if and encouraging, I like youtuber who does it like that, I learned a lot from you, sir, keep up the good work and thank u for sharing this stuff for free.
I was struggling with the quick selection tool and brushes in photoshop... but the LR adjustment brush did the trick in a few minutes!!! thanks so much
I have a canon eos and would like to get the rapidbox but what else do I need? You have something connected to your computer and you have the tester thingy too. I want to be able to set up a light and it take a photo at the same time.
Thank you Gavin for this video. it is clear and very helpful.
I have a question about overexposing all the background in PS . What happens if I want to print the picture afterwards? Would it be possible? Thanks
i always understands your tips ...smartly explained so helpful Gavin
Always a pleasure to watch Gavin Hoey's videos! The image at 12:08.. Vow!
Learned a lot :-)
nice video. thanks
@Gavin Hoey thankyou so much it was very sinple and educative .hope every one watches and learns.
very nice tutorial
Last time it was coming out almost a soft cream colour. Unless I really slowed down the shutter speed.
I want a pop up background! :-O
Gavin is the mastermind of this thing. And a very professional.
Nice Gavin,that's why i always watch your video...thanks...
I'm a drummer. What would be a good white or black background to place on the floor and all around me?
great video ! When I slide the whites,.. the part of the face is also going to be too white.. can I erase this ? or do you have also an video how to fix this in photoshop?
Thank you so much Gavin for these different techniques on shooting white backgrounds and post editing. I saw that its an old video but still priceless non the less.
you save my life
thank you sifu!
Great video. The LR fix for the border was so obvious, but had never occurred to me until I saw you do it. Thanks!
Thanks a lot Gavin!! You are the best! Always learning so much from your videos!!! Exactly what I needed to learn!! Keep the wonderful work! It inspires and help like very few other do!!! Have a nice day!
Brilliant. Quite literally.
thanks so much