Focus Hub Photography Blog + Forum » Videos + Films http://focushubcourses.com/blog Photography blog of all industries of photography, fashion, art, videos. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:59:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Industry Loss. Julius Shulman Architectural Photographer http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/industry-loss-julius-shulman-architectural-photographer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=industry-loss-julius-shulman-architectural-photographer http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/industry-loss-julius-shulman-architectural-photographer/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:49:24 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=905 Last week the photographic industry lost a great architectural photographer, Julius Shulman, perhaps best known for Pierre Koenig’s Case Study house #22, 1960 (also known as the Stahl Residence), image below. This beautifully-lit shot was actually spur-of-the-moment, and he judged the exposure without a light meter; a testament to his incredible talent.

“The secret to the success of my photography is to always create a proper balance of light. Put your camera down. Don’t act like a photographer; instead, act like a human being reviewing a piece of sculpture and understand where you would like the light to be for your exposure.”
Introduction to his 1962 textbook “Photographing Architecture and Interiors”

Julius Schulman

And here is a short film with Julius narrating a photo documentary about his life and images.

A good coffee-table book of his definitive work can be purchased here.

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]]> http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/industry-loss-julius-shulman-architectural-photographer/feed/ 0 Short Film. Jonathan Kelsey’s “High” http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/short-film-jonathan-kelseys-high/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=short-film-jonathan-kelseys-high http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/short-film-jonathan-kelseys-high/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:53:01 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=885 Short film for shoe designer Jonathan Kelsey’s Fall 2009 collection, directed by Sara Dunlop and starring French actress, Joana Preiss.

Kelsey says about this daring venture:
“Most fashion shorts I’ve seen tend to look great, but can feel like stretched-out adverts. We wanted something with depth, and a genuine narrative . . . the new winter collection [is] dark, loaded with hard edges and rock chick attitude. We wanted the film to reflect this, while pushing the envelope within the genre.”

And it is indeed daring…and bold; as well as beautifully shot and incredibly intriguing. And apparently there’s more to come – I’m on the edge of my seat already.

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]]> http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/short-film-jonathan-kelseys-high/feed/ 0 Call it a Comeback. Kristen McMenamy for Italian Vogue http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/call-comeback-kristen-mcmenamy-italian-vogue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=call-comeback-kristen-mcmenamy-italian-vogue http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/call-comeback-kristen-mcmenamy-italian-vogue/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:46:48 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=871 The July 09 issue of Italian Vogue sees the return of Kristen McMenamy, one of the 90s supermodels. Shot by Steven Meisel, it’s incredible to see “The Legend” working it once again.

Kristen McMenamy

And here is the shoot brought to life…

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]]> http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/call-comeback-kristen-mcmenamy-italian-vogue/feed/ 0 Canon EOS 5D Mark ll http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/canon-eos-5d-mark-i/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canon-eos-5d-mark-i http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/canon-eos-5d-mark-i/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:34:11 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=809 With all the rage of behind-the-scenes shoots these days, the Canon 5D Mark II with HD video is in high demand. With pro shooters already using the Canon 1Ds III, it’s easy to see why – you can share the lens, they have the same sensor and the 5D Mark II doubles up as a more-than-competent backup camera.

“Canon’s update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it’s better than ever. The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) and a rugged build. Full-frame shooters rejoice!”
Canon USA

It’s available to purchase here.

Canon 5D

And here are two amazing videos, shot using this camera, handling colour and light effortlessly.

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]]> http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/canon-eos-5d-mark-i/feed/ 0 Why We Love Lara Stone http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/love-lara-stone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=love-lara-stone http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/love-lara-stone/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:47:05 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=774 Lara Stone, has now been a firm favourite on the fashion scene since 2006. She has graced the covers of many magazines and catwalks, culminating in French Vogue dedicating its entire Feb 09 issue to her. And why is she so popular? One reason is certainly her versatility and ability to adapt to any shoot; from sexy and seductive, to young and innocent, to primped and preened. Much like her supermodel predecessors such as Linda Evangelista and Kate Moss, Lara has a chameleon-like talent; more actress than mere model.

Lara stone

And here she is as Karl Lagerfeld’s muse in a short film for Chanel’s Preview Fall 09 collection…

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]]> http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/07/love-lara-stone/feed/ 0 New Release. Olympus Pen E-P1 camera http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/release-olympus-pen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=release-olympus-pen http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/release-olympus-pen/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:44:50 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=687 Olympus has finally released their eagerly anticipated PEN camera. Originally launched in 1959, the new Pen E-P1 doesn’t have a mirror box and is, therefore, as small as a compact camera but delivers SLR quality; it’s so good, it was even launched by David Bailey. With interchangeable lenses and HD film-making ability, what are you waiting for? Available to purchase here.

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A great David Bailey book is available in the Focus Hub Shop.

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]]> http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/release-olympus-pen/feed/ 0 La Roux’s ‘In for the Kill’ Video http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/la-rouxs-kill-video/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=la-rouxs-kill-video http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/la-rouxs-kill-video/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:35:00 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=586 Beautifully-lit atmospheric video for hot new dance group La Roux, directed by Kinga Burza.

  

La Roux’s album is available for pre-order through the Focus Hub Shop.

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]]> http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/la-rouxs-kill-video/feed/ 0 Creative Collaborations. Inez and Vinoodh http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/creative-collaboration-inez-vinoodh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creative-collaboration-inez-vinoodh http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/creative-collaboration-inez-vinoodh/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:30:34 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=474 Dutch photographers, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, have been partners in every sense, since meeting in 1986. They mixed their separate fashion design and art backgrounds to create a new wave in fashion/art photography and pushed boundaries using image manipulation, quirky compositions and humour to produce images which have changed the perception of typical fashion photography.

humour_ILVMQuirky ‘fashion’ editorial shoot.

 

Yohji Yamamoto
Their first foray into advertising was the now iconic Yohji Yamamoto 98 campaign with M/M Paris with Maggie Rizer.

Yohji Yamamoto campaign by Inez van lamsweerde and Vinoodh matadin

 

YSL Manifestos
And they are now working, amongst other advertising, on the unique YSL Manifesto seasonal campaigns. These are great ad campaigns with the image book, behind-the-scenes video and free gift, all released simultaneously in major cities on the streets, and on the YSL website. Campaigns have featured some of fashion’s most iconic models such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer.

SS08 with Kate Moss

Ysl kate Inez van lamsweerde and Vinoodh matadin

  

 

AW08 with Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell YSL Manifesto Inez van lamsweerde and Vinoodh matadin
 

 

SS09 with Claudia Schiffer

Ysl Manifesto Claudia Schiffer Inez van lamsweerde and Vinoodh matadin

Images via Avantgarde, Beautiful Decay, Vogue and Style Frizz

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]]> http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/creative-collaboration-inez-vinoodh/feed/ 0 Chris Cunningham. Video Director http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/chris-cunningham-video-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chris-cunningham-video-director http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/chris-cunningham-video-director/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:38:58 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=453 Further to my post about the Gucci Flora ad by Chris Cunningham, video director, I would like to tell you about my experience with him. I shot this image of Chris in 1998 – it was when he had just shot the Madonna ‘Frozen’ video (below) and was seriously smokin’ in the industry. This photo was originally for i-D magazine, but has subsequently been published in Surface, UK Vogue, and to this day, 11 years later, Chris continues to request it as a publicity shot. Recently, I’ve been talking to Chris about him using it as his official photo, as this image is the only one of himself he’s been really happy with.

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It was a typically grey London morning when myself, my assistant (now my wife) and some equipment (my trusted Hasselblad 503 and Profoto 7B) turned up to shoot Chris at Black Dog Films, not knowing what to expect. Very charmingly, Chris came out to meet us on the street and took us inside. We had to set up in a backroom with just a plain, white wall as a backdrop. Not the most ideal circumstances for a brilliant portrait shoot, but nonetheless I persevered. The result you see here was all in camera, composed and framed there and then. A completely captured moment.

We spent the rest of the day hanging out with Chris, shooting pool in the offices and watching MTV. By the end of the day, he even showed us his latest video at the time, Aphex Twin’s ‘Windowlicker’, before its official release.

The message of this story? Despite the seemingly limited circumstances, never underestimate opportunities and always make the most of every chance. You never know where today’s ‘quick shoot’ may take you in the future and who you may meet along the way.
 

Madonna’s ‘Frozen’ video, from the ‘Ray of Light’ album, which you can buy here.

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]]> http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/chris-cunningham-video-director/feed/ 0 Stéphane Sednaoui http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/stephane-sednaoui/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stephane-sednaoui http://focushubcourses.com/blog/2009/06/stephane-sednaoui/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:11:19 +0000 focushub http://focushubcourses.com/blog/?p=363 I have always admired the work, fashion photography and videos, of Stéphane Sednaoui. Here are 2 of his videos that are highly creative and inspirational.

This is for the Disco Science track from the 2000 Mirwais ‘Production’ album; you can purchase a special edition cd & dvd here.

 

And this art film in 2002, ‘Acqua Nastasa’, featuring Natasa Vojnovic.

 

A collection of Stéphane’s video work is available here.

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