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Sculpting light dramatic rim lighting for glass photography

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Backlighting glass, revealing inner textures.
The subtle art of backlighting glass, the inner textures and intricate details of everyday objects are revealed.

It's not magic, it's the power of creative backlighting! In this video, I'll unveil the secrets to transforming ordinary glass and liquids into stunning visual masterpieces using light and reflections.

Advanced techniques for studio lighting, moving beyond fundamental setups to create more
dynamic and intricate images. How nuanced control over light can dramatically elevate the mood and impact of tabletop and still life photography.

How to use studio flash / strobes / speed light / flash gun or continuous lighting to light a photo art image on a table top.
Phase One XF iQ3 100MP Medium format camera used for studio sill life photography.
Studio photography lighting techniques for Still Life, Visual Art, Products.
Lighting techniques to add interest to still life photography.
Everything is covered from studio lighting, through the tethered capture in Capture one software, to
the final image in Adobe Photoshop.
Whether it’s studio flash, speedlight, strobe, or daylight, easy techniques simply demonstrated.

Flash strobe head.
2’x2’ Soft box.
Black mount board (card).
Phase One XF iQ3 100MP Medium format Camera.
120mm f4 macro lens (75mm on full frame format).
475B Pro Geared Tripod with 410 Junior Geared Head.
Phase One capture one software.

20 Comments

@videocasetteTV 9 months ago

The trick of making a hole in the card is so awesome

@carlodipaolo5826 9 months ago

Showing how the highlights on the jar changed with different sized black cards was brilliant and very informative.

@cynthiamomokoharper8100 9 months ago

I was always told to never stop learning. These videos make it easy for me to do what I was told. To never stop learning. He teaches and I learn. Love it.

@charlieross-BRM 9 months ago

I really like his progressive way of building the things involved. Plus he has me thinking I'm not so bad myself since I don't "math" everything. I have to visualize solutions, not compute them by the numbers. All of these demonstration include a parade of "ah hah" moments for me.

@andycooper4485 9 months ago

Great stuff. I always say that the sign of the truely skillful is they make things look extremely easy.

@jsmxwll 9 months ago

that just explained how to solve a problem that made me give up on a personal project. just found your channel and the way you teach is outstanding.

@nukebuilder 9 months ago

I love your studio, so much room to work. Also, I have to say your knowledge of the way light behaves is very impressive. I never would have thought about how the light from your flash would bend around the black card you placed in the background. Very cool😊

@martingjsmith 9 months ago (edited)

Another fascinating technique to try out. The attention to detail is certainly key to the success of this technique. Thank you.

@RalfWeyer 9 months ago

Thanks for these wonderful tutorials, it always looks so easy when someone with the necessary knowledge and experience shows another „easy“ technique.

@danieladdison130 7 months ago

Can't wait to start editing properly again 👍❤

@fvdvhome 8 months ago

One of my many favorites of your brilliant technique and instruction. I gave it a try this evening and it turned out decent. Thank you so much!

@kitcooks 4 months ago

Nice job! ❤

@danieladdison130 7 months ago

Absolutely gorgeous pict❤

@thomastyler10air 9 months ago

I love your pragmatic approach to getting you final image , you keep it simple but its far from that , love it well done to you

@lisapalzer2511 9 months ago

I clearly have been lighting bottles the hard way. Thanks so much for sharing and showing this technique.

@RustyFender1 9 months ago

I love this series, years ago like 2012 or so there was a guy doing something similar Called "How I Got the Shot" or something like that and now this series it really let's you follow along , I think it's the best way to learn different techniques. Well done Sir!

@jacek65 6 months ago

Thank you 😊

@danieladdison130 7 months ago

Rather Insightful 👍❤

@PB2N 9 months ago

Un superbe résultat. La technique du carton avec sa taille et sa perforation est étonnante et déroutante. Merci pour cette leçon de photographie.
A superb result. The cardboard technique, with its size and perforation, is astonishing and intriguing. Thank you for this photography lesson.
Pascal (France)