Cleaning the baby

Hey Andy,
great vid to accompany great pic. I like the idea of adding it to the end of pix disc, it shows disconcerted clients how much work and effort really does go into producing a wonderful pic of their snotty little darlings. I don't know how to produce a vid like this, it would be helpful for a lesson or two from you, if you have time.

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If it moves shoot it. If it doesn't move, still shoot it.

Wow, very interesting..so glad you have shared this with us. You've done superb work as well.
Just one question though, regarding the heart shaped mark on the baby's chest. Assuming this is a birth mark...would the parent not want that to be in the picture as a part of the child? As a professional, would you have discussed this with the client first, or just edited it out as an artistic rendition of the child?

Normal brill stuff TCO-fascinating and educatinal taboot! say no more.

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Dude, you're the man! I'm looking at studio kits trying to make a choice, figured I needed 3 heads but it seems you used a main (soft box) and reflector for the front lighting? Maybe I only need 2 heads? Can spend up to £600, any suggestions? I know it's not enough for Bowens etc.
Anyway, I'm jealous too.
In a manly, non girlie way.
Obviously.

Of course buddy. I have found the best screen recording software for me is camtasia. It has various tools and is simple to use. Record the whole screen or regions its your choice. You can then produce the film and increase the clips rate substantially to give you the time lapse look. I bung the whole thing into premiere pro after exporting as .MOV but you can burn to disc or save as flash file if you like. Any questions...any time buddy..just ask mate.

Good point my friend. At the end of each shoot I ask a client literally if they want 'warts and all' or they are happy for me to tidy an image as I see fit. This includes moles, birth marks and scar tissue. I once did a little girl who had been mauled by a dog quite badly. it took a lot of work and I ended up grafting skin from her sisters image in photoshop. Always ask first...never assume.


Fanx mate! xx

Three or four heads are useful but not essential. I now have five lights but rarely use more than two. There is a certain amount of space needed for the extra lights. You are bang on about the softboxed main light with one for the background (but I cocked this whole shoot up, hungover, sleep deprived...very unprofessional and i'm ashamed of myself).
The reflector is huge, nearly six foot by 5 foot. Its all about space. If you need to know more about multiple lighting ask Andy EOS1Nrs as he uses a larger setup on a daily basis and in a bigger environment. Just play and leave space between subject and backdrop . Two lights to start is ideal but one is ok and will help you to really get to understand about the use of light.

Its really good fun too mate.