can't resist myself from saying that you have explained the complicated thing in the best manner to understand and remember for a beginner. I have started following you. Thank you very much.
I love Gavin's videos...his enthusiasm is infectious! I'm going to buy a string of lights and a box the day after Christmas when they are cheap and do this.
Thanks Gavin for another great informative video. I appreciate your teaching style along with the creativity of photo art. I have watched most all of your videos and can't wait for the next one... I mimic your shots and when I show them to my friends they say, "you are a photographer genius!"
Thanks Gavin, another great tutorial, you always inspire me to get the camera out & have a go, I love it that you go that step further and include some photoshopping!
A macro lens isn't required and of course I didn't use one in the video. Although the Canon 24-105L lens says "macro" at its closest setting but it's not a true macro.
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Once again, an outstanding video. A curiosity that I have is that since you were using a tripod, why did you chose iso400? I would guess that your camera goes down to at least 200iso.
Gavin, another great tutorial. Because of this one some old (but working) "bulb" lights were retrieved from the rubbish bin to be put to some use. Bet you never thought that your tutorials would have "green" credentials? Oh, and I have a couple of spare bulbs if you need them :-p
Similarly, if you go for a 'starburst' shot with the lens stopped down to F16 or F22, you'll get rays that correspond to the amount of blades in the iris.
I love the explainig of this guy! Thanks for the very very very good lessons! My "english" isnt realy perfekt (i am from germany) but i understand each word and sentenve! I hope i can learn more of you
Photoshopping is a tool to bring your vision (as a photographer) to life. As with the dark room era back in the day. If you don't use it or need it, then that's fine to. :)
Just looking at some of the comments. Great video Gavin. To achieve Bokeh, you do not need a macro lens, the macro focus function will increase Bokeh size but not detail. Aperture controls Bokeh, a low F-stop will provide Bokeh, I usually attain this at around 2.8 while maintaining image sharpness. A great lens to practice this with us Canon's nifty-fifty 1.8.
Gavin, nice video, thanks! To demonstrate this further, why not do a similar video with a low end consumer camera and a kit lens? It will be more difficult but that can be more fun, right?
RAW means that the photo is taked with no compression. JPEG is a type of compression, so the file is in-camera processed and stored to your memory card. As RAW it's uncompressed, you can do some adjustements later, as withe balance, expossure and things like that. CameraRAW it's a program that let's you open those RAW files and do adjustements to later postprocess them on PS. Hope that helps. Best regards
I know this is an old video, but if you are still tuned in to comments, can you do a similar video that shows how to make the out of focus background lights into shapes? I have seen videos and tutorials, but I can't get it to work very well. I can always follow your videos.
Hello Gavin, thanks for all your awesome tutorials. I have a question about the set up you use to do your studio tutorials. What kind of lights you use and how many watts you use and the last please what are your camera values of ISO, for number and speed. Thanks a lot.
You want to zoom, while still using the lowest f number available. If you have your background say, 6 feet or so behind your foreground subject, and zoom into something like 100+mm, you'll still get a similar effect. You may have a slightly longer exposure time, but so long as you're using a tripod, that shouldn't matter. Just remember, zoom in, low aperture, and you want the lens as close to the main subject as possible (keeping composition in mind, obviously).
How to focus on the subject while doing the bokeh effect? I am a learner... When I set it to manual mode and defocus the lights the object also gets defocused
Use a wide aperture (small f number) - this gives a narrow depth of field. Focus on the object (either manually or using autofocus) and the background should go out of focus. You do need a lens with a wide aperture. You may not see the effect through the viewfinder, only when you take the picture.
Like the efficiency you have while teaching and love the way you teach art instead of "flooding" students with technical aspects...good job!
can't resist myself from saying that you have explained the complicated thing in the best manner to understand and remember for a beginner. I have started following you. Thank you very much.
I love Gavin's videos...his enthusiasm is infectious!
I'm going to buy a string of lights and a box the day after Christmas when they are cheap and do this.
Congrats on all the views Gavin. You are getting into Mark Wallace territory with the numbers your posting! Great tutorial.
Great tutorial Gavin - bet I've seen on bokeh. Clear and concise. Love the Photoshop tips as well. Keep up the great work.
I really dig your tutorials Gavin. I would have to say that you truly are a great teacher!
Thanks Gavin for another great informative video. I appreciate your teaching style along with the creativity of photo art. I have watched most all of your videos and can't wait for the next one... I mimic your shots and when I show them to my friends they say, "you are a photographer genius!"
It amazes me how a gorgeous photo can be made from such a non-gorgeous setup :)
great video again gavin. making the difficult appear easy with a little knowledge
Fabulous tutorial Gavin. I look forward to more!
I was saying to myself, "Ho hum, too basic". But then you went to the processing... Brilliant tips there. Thank you!
Very complete, very creative, excellent explanation edited in Camera Raw .
Once again I learned a lot. Thanks Gavin.
Thanks Gavin, another great tutorial, you always inspire me to get the camera out & have a go, I love it that you go that step further and include some photoshopping!
Another wonderful lesson from Gavin. Thank you sir.
I learned so much from this video just by hearing your thought process throughout. Thanks so much for posting!
Excellent tutorial, both on camera and in processing thanks.
Thanks for the technique advice! I use a heart-shaped cut-out over the front of my lens to get ♥ bokeh! So much fun!
Nice! I need this technique for the new arrived items :-)
With all my respect to this photographer!!
You are An amazing teacher! Thank you for being so clear.
I love all of your videos! There are so helpful, informative and entertaining in addition. Thank you, I learned a lot! :)
Great video as always Gav!!
Gavin as always with great videos, great tips, and great photos!
I really like to have some inspiration with your videos
very creative video and awesome result...thanx for these helpful videos and happy Christmas..
thanks so much for this tutorial gavin! loved it as i do your other videos and merry christmas!
When your as good as this guy you can call it what you want
Great tutorial -I like the way you keep things simple! :)
Thank you Gavin for sharing your knowledge!
Muy buenos concejos para quienes empezamos en el grandioso mundo del arte fotográfico. Gracias por explicarlo tan bien! saludos.
Another great technique video. Thanks
It's a Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT and the pistol grip head is the Vanguard GH-100
Gavin, I love your videos, thanks so much for sharing your expertise!
love your show because you usually use lens that i'm be able to buy. many photo tutorial use like 50 f1.2l or one of those car price lenses.
A macro lens isn't required and of course I didn't use one in the video. Although the Canon 24-105L lens says "macro" at its closest setting but it's not a true macro.
great work yet again
Great Video Gavin.
great tutorial, really well explained.......will be trying this very soon
I have wanted to know how to get bokeh from inside this is fab thanks again so helpful :)
Lmao.. I'm literally watching this video (and others) to see how people say it different ways. Way to go addressing the issue fully :)
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so glad Gavin entered the Adorama team
Great teaching. Will be following you. Thanks.
Once again, an outstanding video. A curiosity that I have is that since you were using a tripod, why did you chose iso400? I would guess that your camera goes down to at least 200iso.
Great video .....very detailed and informative
Gavin, another great tutorial. Because of this one some old (but working) "bulb" lights were retrieved from the rubbish bin to be put to some use. Bet you never thought that your tutorials would have "green" credentials?
Oh, and I have a couple of spare bulbs if you need them :-p
One thing to know is dust on your lens or sensor can show up in those out of focus bright circles, so be sure both are spotless.
Similarly, if you go for a 'starburst' shot with the lens stopped down to F16 or F22, you'll get rays that correspond to the amount of blades in the iris.
I love the explainig of this guy! Thanks for the very very very good lessons! My "english" isnt realy perfekt (i am from germany) but i understand each word and sentenve! I hope i can learn more of you
Photoshopping is a tool to bring your vision (as a photographer) to life. As with the dark room era back in the day. If you don't use it or need it, then that's fine to. :)
Just looking at some of the comments. Great video Gavin. To achieve Bokeh, you do not need a macro lens, the macro focus function will increase Bokeh size but not detail. Aperture controls Bokeh, a low F-stop will provide Bokeh, I usually attain this at around 2.8 while maintaining image sharpness. A great lens to practice this with us Canon's nifty-fifty 1.8.
Gavin awesome video lov it. Question is what tripod r using I am thinking of late Christmas present for my self :))
Gavin, you happen to know if that Vanguard GH-100 will work on a Manfrotto stand? Another awesome video btw. :D
Great video and... What a piture!
Gavin, nice video, thanks! To demonstrate this further, why not do a similar video with a low end consumer camera and a kit lens? It will be more difficult but that can be more fun, right?
Merci Gavin for your information ! Magnifique pour créer des cartes de voeux sur photoshop cs6 ! Je te souhaite une trés bonne année 2013 .
What tripod head are you using in this video? Love your set up works great thanks.
Wow! Great tutorial. I learned so much!
What are those dark spots within the color circles? I got them too on my shot.
BTW - thanks again for a great tutorial!
RAW means that the photo is taked with no compression. JPEG is a type of compression, so the file is in-camera processed and stored to your memory card. As RAW it's uncompressed, you can do some adjustements later, as withe balance, expossure and things like that. CameraRAW it's a program that let's you open those RAW files and do adjustements to later postprocess them on PS.
Hope that helps. Best regards
I know this is an old video, but if you are still tuned in to comments, can you do a similar video that shows how to make the out of focus background lights into shapes? I have seen videos and tutorials, but I can't get it to work very well. I can always follow your videos.
Great tutorial!! easy to learn from you! thank you bro!
Thanks Gavin ! u r the best as always :)
hey i really liked ur video..i was wondering if u cud tell me whether dis bokeh technique can be done by Nikon coolpix P600 camera?
Hello Gavin, thanks for all your awesome tutorials. I have a question about the set up you use to do your studio tutorials. What kind of lights you use and how many watts you use and the last please what are your camera values of ISO, for number and speed. Thanks a lot.
Awesome Video...
Thank you very much for sharing...
Good video. Nice job.
Great video love it! Thanks!
lovely tutorial thanks .are the photos unprocessed in this clip? i would like to see a unprocessed pic of this bokeh
Gavin, what tripod were you using??...............Just kidding! Thanks for the great tutorial! your videos helped me improve my photography skills.
You're awesome bro, i loved your videos... God bless you
thanks for your videos....love them!
Nice.. Perhaps also show how to clone a few lights and place them in a way that they would be coming out of the box.. :) just an additional variant
50 mm - F/1.4 - Canon EF gives Hexagon bokeh while the
100 mm - F/2.8 - Canon EF gives Round bokeh..
Nice tutorial Gavin,
Where can I get a tripod like that. It looks really handy for my portrait shoots.
Can i do this effect with a non dslr camera? I have Nikon Coolpix p100. Thanks and i love your videos.
You want to zoom, while still using the lowest f number available. If you have your background say, 6 feet or so behind your foreground subject, and zoom into something like 100+mm, you'll still get a similar effect. You may have a slightly longer exposure time, but so long as you're using a tripod, that shouldn't matter. Just remember, zoom in, low aperture, and you want the lens as close to the main subject as possible (keeping composition in mind, obviously).
Another great tutorial Gavin!. :)
great xmas video
thank you for this tutorial, really helpful
hey, nice video. What kind of tripod is that?
Wow this helped a lot. Subscribed.
Amazing !!
this is absolutely perfect. thanks i will try it soon.
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Gavin, what software are you using to record your computer screen?
Hi
I've just found this video.
Can I ask what software you use to edit the pictures?
You should make a T-Shirt that says "Like a bit of Clarity"
Happy New Year Gavin!!
Amazing!! Subscribed!!!
amazing explanation. Subscribed!
Appreciate the video mate
Thanks sir
Love you so much and your tutorials.
Great tutorials!
thanks,will try this later
How to focus on the subject while doing the bokeh effect?
I am a learner... When I set it to manual mode and defocus the lights the object also gets defocused
Use a wide aperture (small f number) - this gives a narrow depth of field. Focus on the object (either manually or using autofocus) and the background should go out of focus. You do need a lens with a wide aperture. You may not see the effect through the viewfinder, only when you take the picture.
I thought you missed some spots there, but when you scrolled I noticed i need to clean my monitor.
Amazing tutorial...
I have the same lens... it's so beautiful!!!!
amazing!
I made this for my studio exam and get a mark of 92% Thanks!
If I used a studio strobe to light the subject and not the background would it sill work?
awesome thank you for sharing this video very helpful