Billy Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) Tips ***! Basically, one of my favourite bands from the states (Cinemechanica) are coming over, and I've managed to get my band a show with them, and I have a shoot with them aswell. I have my D200, 50 1.8, Sigma 12-24, two SB-800's and an SB-600 at my disposable. I was wondering if any of the other photographers on here (and I know theres a few cracking ones) have any advice? I've shot live bands on an infinite number of occasions, but never any kind of promo shots for them. I'll hopefully (most probably) have tripods/stands for the flashes, and a wireless system for when the time comes. Any lighting advice? Where best to position the guns, settings etc. I have some ideas in mind, but I can't find any similar examples yet. Thanks for reading! Edited October 15, 2007 by Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Tips ***! Basically, one of my favourite bands from the states (Cinemechanica) are coming over, and I've managed to get my band a show with them, and I have a shoot with them aswell. I have my D200, 50 1.8, Sigma 12-24, two SB-800's and an SB-600 at my disposable. I was wondering if any of the other photographers on here (and I know theres a few cracking ones) have any advice? I've shot live bands on an infinite number of occasions, but never any kind of promo shots for them. I'll hopefully (most probably) have tripods/stands for the flashes, and a wireless system for when the time comes. Any lighting advice? Where best to position the guns, settings etc. I have some ideas in mind, but I can't find any similar examples yet. Thanks for reading!Oooooo well done for getting yourself the access.Setting up stuff isnt really my shit..but all i will say is.. Just get you boring old shots done 1st. them in a line...then in there positions..no fancy side flash or anything..just get the boring shit done.Then just be as experimental as you want. your bound to get some decent stuff, and even if you dont..youve got you normal shots to fall back on.What sort of band are they?? scary?? lol if so abit of sideflash, lots of scary shadows, that kind of thing. I dont really know what to say..just be confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Well, I've made good friends with the promoters sorting their tour out, and I'm taking the whole band out for tea before the show, and then partying it up afterwards, so I can't imagine I'll be too nervous. They sound a lot like bands like Shellac, Faraquet, Medications, Oxes etc. Terrifyingly sharp math rock. I've spoke to them about it all, they can't wait to do it, and I have pretty much unlimited access and time with them. I can't wait! Thanks for the reply Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Terrifyingly sharp math rock.I imagined lots of people playing calculators then, haha, sorry.Photoshoot sounds good though, I'm no expert but I can't see Joe's advice being bad - you'll have a good idea of 'standard' shots so I'm sure you can get some good ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I imagined lots of people playing calculators then, haha, sorry.Photoshoot sounds good though, I'm no expert but I can't see Joe's advice being bad - you'll have a good idea of 'standard' shots so I'm sure you can get some good ones Haha, its a terrible name for a genre of music I know, but unfortunately its stuck. Come have a listen on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 http://www.strobist.comCheck it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 http://www.strobist.comCheck it out Aha! My friend just showed me the Joey Lawrence article, he's incredible. I didn't know there was any tutorials or anything, thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Man, it's one of the most useful photography sites in the world, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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