Hollywood Photography Tools
Join motion picture and television photographer Mike Kubeisy on location as he demonstrates some of the most common and versatile tools he uses every day on the sound stages in Hollywood. From C47s to Cardellini clamps and apple boxes to scissor clips, Mike will show you how to use the tools the pros use to get the job done in all kinds of situations. You'll not only learn how the tools are used in Hollywood, but how to use them back in your own studio to maximize, enhance, and improve your photography.
Release Date: 2013-05-23
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Join Mike on the lot in Hollywood, CA as he goes over the topics that will be covered in this class.</p>
Duration: 1 mins 15 seconds
C47s, Apple Boxes, and Pancakes
<p>There is a lot of simple low cost gear that gets used all the time on a Hollywood shoot.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 3 seconds
Quaker Clamps and Baby Plates
<p>With a C-stand on hand there are two versatile pieces of equipment that can allow for a wide range of uses.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 22 seconds
Reflector Options
<p>From gator board to raw muslin, and from foam core to bead board there are a variety of materials that can be used as a reflecting material, and each has its own unique characteristics.</p>
Duration: 14 mins 29 seconds
Flag Options
<p>Not everyone has a c-stand or a flag, but Mike shows some inexpensive options for creating your own flags.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 58 seconds
Diffused Light from a Beauty Dish with a Grid
<p>Quarter grid diffusion material is a soft rag-like diffusion material that can fit inside a beauty dish behind a grid.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 33 seconds
Cardellini Clamps, Scissor Clips, Modern Pins, and Pole Adapters
<p>There's always a need for another set of hands to hold gobos, diffusers, reflectors, and more on set, and there are a wide range of awesome tools to get the job done.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 50 seconds
Wrap Up
<p>Mike wraps up the class with one last great tip on using a fan in studio.</p>
Duration: 2 mins 17 seconds