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focushub on Short Film. Jonathan Kelsey's "High"

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:53:01 +0000

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. [ad#LoveFilm-2]

focushub on Canon EOS 5D Mark ll

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:37:32 +0000

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

focushub on Christy Turlington. Yves Saint Laurent's Manifesto AW09

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:32:37 +0000

Further to our previous post about the work of Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and in particular their work for Yves Saint Laurent’s Manifesto series, here is AW 2009, featuring the fabulous Christy Turlington. Christy was one of my favourites of the original supermodels and it’s great to see her still looking amazing.

focushub on New Release. Leica M8 "White Edition" Camera

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:50:14 +0000

How cool is this? The well-loved Leica M8 now comes in a Special Edition white leather finish. Only 275 will be made and “the special paint finish is particularly resistant to wear and is characterised by its dirt-repelling surface. This finish provides the pure white camera with long-term protection against unsightly marks.” Which is handy when everyone wants to touch your new beloved camera…

focushub on New Release. Olympus Pen E-P1

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:44:50 +0000

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

focushub on Richard Long's Heaven and Earth. At Tate Britain

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:28:33 +0000

After the previous post about naturism, here’s a quick post about, simply, nature. Richard Long, sculptor, photographer and Turner-prize winner is showing his inspirational sculptures and photographs at Tate Britain in ‘Heaven and Earth’, “a unique opportunity to understand afresh the artist’s radical rethinking of the relationship between art and landscape”. On until 6 September 2009 His book ‘Heaven and Earth’ is now available in the Focus Hub Shop.

focushub on Vanina Sorrenti's Image Montages for i-D

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:02:01 +0000

The May issue of i-D magazine featured a great fashion editorial by Vanina Sorrenti. Shot and then composited in Photoshop this is a successful example of how modern techniques can be used to enhance photography. These images are a combination of careful, well-thought-out art direction, beautiful photography and delicately-crafted image montaging. Fashion and art fused into one.