This has been one of the most useful lives I’ve ever watched. I’ve done a lot of studio photography with overhead lighting without ever thinking to use an actual heavy duty boom arm. There’s so much to learn just by watching other pros work. Even little things like leaving a little rug on the floor to weigh down your backdrops or give things a different look, or grabbing a little gravel for your sandbag or bucket can be really useful. Witnessing someone’s workflow and problem solving in real time can teach you so much. Thanks for the video guys!
Yep, agree. He has a great on-screen persona and makes it easy to learn. I learned one new trick today, apart from the others) and that’s the length of timber pulling down on the cloth backdrop. I shall do the same.
Most valuable segment! One of the most overlooked areas of photography is studio equipment and its practical application to various tasks. This was excellent, a lot was covered in a short period of time - congratulations are in order.
As usual, great content, useful info that I can convert to my work in my small studio. Huge compliment to Katie, such intuitive, natural flow of Posing. Blew me away. Thank you & Greets from Germany
First thing that struck me about Katie (other than she was terrific for this) was that she was a dancer. Was not surprised to hear her mention it. Would have liked a bit more instruction about the booms/grip arms instead of all the shoots (i.e. gradually heavier lights (200, 300, 400, 600), different modifiers, and different positions (i.e. beauty dish, soft box) and problem with using them as well. Thanks for the live stream review.
I use ziplock bags and fill those with sand and then put those into the sandbags so they don’t leak. Then sand is the best thing to use in sandbags. Dense, flexible and cheap.
I'm watching the recording from Kansas City Missouri USA. someone early on asked about what you put in your sandbags. As you said, sand isn't the best. I personally use water bottles.
Gavin...I often wonder why I don't see photographers who use AD 400's or 600's, use the optional flash extension? With that extension... the heavy part of the flash unit could be placed on the lower part of the light stand (with a super clamp) and one would not have all that weight up high. I would think that it would be much more stable.
Hi Gavin. Always love your videos have been following and watching for a very long time. Your videos have inspired me to do more themed shoots similar to your style. Can't wait for your next one and always you do a great job in teaching on studio photography. Love to join a live stream but unfortunately there is a big time difference because I am in Australia so I have to watch the recorded live stream videos. Thank you from Melbourne, Australia.
Hi Gavin! Long time subscriber. Gone are the days of the Canon 6D!! Great video as always!! I know you mentioned this before but, what is the model of your fog machine? You didn’t list it in your equipment used on this video list. Cheers!! Cesar L.
Chauvet Hurricane 1200. He mentioned it in an old video and how long he's had it without problem which is why I ended up getting the same one. Pretty much every model of fog machine I researched had people saying every model is unreliable so I went with Gavins (which also had people saying unreliable) but so far I haven't had any issues. I think it really boils down to improper care and usage. My only gripe actually is that it doesn't have a wireless remote. I believe you can get one however. BUT the wire for the remote is incredible long so I'm really just being whiny even tho I know i would lose the remote after two or three shoots anyway.
I have a question please I have a 130cm neewer c stand with wheels I want to buy the FS150 led light and lantern Can anyone tell me please what boom arm to get that will fit the light as I want it overhead on a podcast table looking down
Hi Gavin, have the same boom arm but with my Ad300 and a softbox it keeps twisting and doesn't stay where i put it, any suggestions how i can fix this??
HI Gavin, another great video (keep missing it live though). Quick random question - what size is your studio roughly? It's hard to judge from the camera angles.
Hello. I noticed that somebody asked about white balance. You answered without comment. Does it mean that you care about it? In my workflow I never use JPG as output format in my camera. I always use RAWs. This allows me not to care about setting of WB. After buying camera I always set WB to 5400K and never change. Any WB corrections I do is done in postprocessing. If color must be represented perfectly, I use xRite Color Checker Passport because camera's sensor is far from to be linear. So setting WB doesn't make sense in my opinion, except when you make pictures in JPG format. In this case you must put responsibility for final result to your camera, This is extremely risky.
This has been one of the most useful lives I’ve ever watched. I’ve done a lot of studio photography with overhead lighting without ever thinking to use an actual heavy duty boom arm. There’s so much to learn just by watching other pros work. Even little things like leaving a little rug on the floor to weigh down your backdrops or give things a different look, or grabbing a little gravel for your sandbag or bucket can be really useful. Witnessing someone’s workflow and problem solving in real time can teach you so much. Thanks for the video guys!
I've found the best thing in "sand" bags is river pebbles from a dollar store ... cheap, heavy and don't spread sand everywhere if they leak
I put the pebbles in large ziplock bags, then into the sandbag.
Nice idea
I always love watching Gavin teach. Alway learn something new.
Yep, agree. He has a great on-screen persona and makes it easy to learn. I learned one new trick today, apart from the others) and that’s the length of timber pulling down on the cloth backdrop. I shall do the same.
I've been following you for years. I love how you handle your shoots. You are very real and I like that.
Excellent as always Gavin! I love Katie's input as a model. I love how you just let it all play out.
Many thanks for a great tutorial.
Sorry that the last few minutes stopped.
GOD bless you.
Hi Gavin! I am from Poland and I love your studio!
Thanks, Gavin and Katie. I missed this show live, but catching up now.
Excellent Gavin and team! Thank you for working in lighting, posing, metering and humor in a Boom Arm Basics video.
My lord!! Her poses are absolutely amazing!! These are poses I wish my models could/would use and flow seamlessly. Oh well...gotta find right model.
Gavin your an amazing professional photographer and teacher. Very educational, and entertaining. Thanks so much for sharing Gavin and Adorama.
Most valuable segment! One of the most overlooked areas of photography is studio equipment and its practical application to various tasks. This was excellent, a lot was covered in a short period of time - congratulations are in order.
He is amazing . Show simple tecniques in small space .
I filled Sandwich bags with sand and then inserted into the bag....less mess and hastle
Good tip 👍
As usual, great content, useful info that I can convert to my work in my small studio. Huge compliment to Katie, such intuitive, natural flow of Posing. Blew me away. Thank you & Greets from Germany
First thing that struck me about Katie (other than she was terrific for this) was that she was a dancer. Was not surprised to hear her mention it. Would have liked a bit more instruction about the booms/grip arms instead of all the shoots (i.e. gradually heavier lights (200, 300, 400, 600), different modifiers, and different positions (i.e. beauty dish, soft box) and problem with using them as well. Thanks for the live stream review.
Thanks from Zamora, Spain!!!!
Just remember he is working basically by himself. Has no gaffer or gofor. He is required to keep everyone informed about safety. Great job Gavin
Katie is the energizer bunny with that wonderful posing
Lo sigo siempre desde San Antonio Texas USA
Great live stream. Great idea using gravel in a sandbag. Thanks Gavin, Katie, Sam and Freya 😎👍🇨🇦
I use ziplock bags and fill those with sand and then put those into the sandbags so they don’t leak. Then sand is the best thing to use in sandbags. Dense, flexible and cheap.
All of your models are stunning - lucky guy ;)
Great video Steve. I really like the new format, one photo with detail on your approach to capturing the shot! Love it!!
This was brilliant. I thought it might be boring. NOT! Thank you
My best Photo teacher ever
Love these instructional videos.
I'm watching the recording from Kansas City Missouri USA.
someone early on asked about what you put in your sandbags. As you said, sand isn't the best. I personally use water bottles.
Very good photography and l am learn new thanks🙏
great photos Gavin v informative too.
it's always fun to see your videos, you get valuable tips and a good time whatching them
Hey Gavin, love your show, this is Steven from Texas. Thank you so much for all you do.
That was great i love the lights with gels that make the photo be awesome!!
You're awesome, Gavin!
really enjoyed this !!! Thanks !!!!
Good Work, thanks for teaching
Gavin does not get paid enough!! talking in feets before meters!! You are awesome!! =D LOL thanxs man!
Sorry I missed the original airing, but this was informative. Kudos to the team and new model Katie. Thanks Gavin.
Hi from Motala, Sweden
Brilliant as always. Always enjoyable and always learn from you.
Thanks. Great information. I learned alot.
Good evening from Australia.
Excellent as ever, thanks guys
Hello from Tampa, Florida! Really enjoyed your session, production team, and model. Be well and stay safe.
great tutorial thank you!
Love it! Also, Gavin’s the reason I’ve now got my own portable studio flash set up and experimenting on studio shoots (I’m mainly macro bugs 😁)
I am interested on a light stand for dance shooting what is the most appropriate and one to street photography portrait?
Love this session. I really learn and enjoy a lot.
Wonderful, informative and inspiring video. Thank you Gavin!
More Katie please. Wonderful model
Incredible Gavin
Gavin...I often wonder why I don't see photographers who use AD 400's or 600's, use the optional flash extension? With that extension... the heavy part of the flash unit could be placed on the lower part of the light stand (with a super clamp) and one would not have all that weight up high. I would think that it would be much more stable.
Fantastic, exciting video!
Top quality as always Gavin and team, well done all, can't wait for the next one.
super tutorial as always... katie really knows her stuff:-) inspirational...:-)
You are great, Thank you
You left the room light on, so room ambient lights wouldn’t affect a strobe light shoot?
great live video!! Freya is FIRE!!
hey gavin hoey im from india where are you from and i am very impressed with your videos
Awesome video, good job all 👍🏻
yo bro, really thankya. Big respect
Hi Gavin. Always love your videos have been following and watching for a very long time. Your videos have inspired me to do more themed shoots similar to your style. Can't wait for your next one and always you do a great job in teaching on studio photography. Love to join a live stream but unfortunately there is a big time difference because I am in Australia so I have to watch the recorded live stream videos. Thank you from Melbourne, Australia.
Great as always.
Hello, how did you attach the board on the bottom of the fabric? Do you stretch it?
What lens you were using, and I see you have the house lights on ,
Great list almost used all the hacks.. but pr pro
So much fun. Thank you 😊
Watching from Oklahoma city.
Good choice!
Watching from srilanka ❤
Love the video you always do a great job
How do you balance your gels ?
Thanks!
Bruce from Sydney, Australia
*I misunderstood the word BOOM to fart boom.😂*
New Jersey USA
Excellent, as always!
Hi Gavin! Long time subscriber. Gone are the days of the Canon 6D!! Great video as always!! I know you mentioned this before but, what is the model of your fog machine? You didn’t list it in your equipment used on this video list.
Cheers!!
Cesar L.
Chauvet Hurricane 1200. He mentioned it in an old video and how long he's had it without problem which is why I ended up getting the same one. Pretty much every model of fog machine I researched had people saying every model is unreliable so I went with Gavins (which also had people saying unreliable) but so far I haven't had any issues. I think it really boils down to improper care and usage.
My only gripe actually is that it doesn't have a wireless remote. I believe you can get one however. BUT the wire for the remote is incredible long so I'm really just being whiny even tho I know i would lose the remote after two or three shoots anyway.
It's really work!
what heavy duty boom arm are you using in this video? It's not the Avenger chrome mini that you link to.
Greetings from Belgium
Great livestream
Is a c stand the same as a microphone stand?
Hello from Jakarta Indonesia
what focal length is used for the full length shoot
I have a question please
I have a 130cm neewer c stand with wheels I want to buy the FS150 led light and lantern
Can anyone tell me please what boom arm to get that will fit the light as I want it overhead on a podcast table looking down
Hi from Peru
Hey Ballito, South Africa
Hi Gavin, have the same boom arm but with my Ad300 and a softbox it keeps twisting and doesn't stay where i put it, any suggestions how i can fix this??
So perfect
Dang, I missed Gavin's live show....
nice work buddy
if someone is new to "model photography", how can find a model to shootin with, without a portfolio etc??
HI Gavin, another great video (keep missing it live though). Quick random question - what size is your studio roughly? It's hard to judge from the camera angles.
What mm lens are you shooting with now?
Hi Victor. I generally use a Olympus (OM System) 12-40mm lenses which equates to a 24-80mm lens if you work in full frame 35mm format.
Pat from London
but her pants became black, why is that Mister? thank you for tutorial and stay healthy
Good morning Gavin, D P Paul from India
Hello. I noticed that somebody asked about white balance. You answered without comment. Does it mean that you care about it? In my workflow I never use JPG as output format in my camera. I always use RAWs. This allows me not to care about setting of WB. After buying camera I always set WB to 5400K and never change. Any WB corrections I do is done in postprocessing. If color must be represented perfectly, I use xRite Color Checker Passport because camera's sensor is far from to be linear. So setting WB doesn't make sense in my opinion, except when you make pictures in JPG format. In this case you must put responsibility for final result to your camera, This is extremely risky.
Morning from indonesia