5D2 test shoot
by AFS on Jan.14, 2009, under lighting & technique
This weekend I’ll be posting about the ins and outs of working with just one strobe light in the studio. In the mean time, here are a couple one-light test shots using the Canon 5D2 and the Canon 85mm 1.8. The model is Jarah at IMG.
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January 14th, 2009 on 3:42 pm
This is Jarah Mariano? What a life you have, Ron – she is beautiful!
January 14th, 2009 on 3:44 pm
Indeed, this is her.
January 15th, 2009 on 10:33 am
Do you process your RAW images using DPP only? Also, I remember in another post how you like to keep the lighting simple so you can focus on the model. Do you pose each model to perfection before pressing the shutter or do you let them move on their own giving verbal feedback?
January 15th, 2009 on 5:28 pm
I usually use DPP. While it’s a bit clunky,I find overall it makes the best conversions, and its colors are best. As to posing, sometimes there are specific directions for the model, and sometimes (when the model is good and you have good rapport) you can just give her/him a few general ideas of the look you are after, and let them do their thing. In my experience, the better the model, the less talking you have to do
January 16th, 2009 on 6:39 pm
Thanks for answering my questions. Curious…what picture style do you use in DPP? I keep reading everywhere about the skin tones in DPP being far superior to anything else but I’m getting very mixed results. Would you mind sharing what tweaks you make in Contrast, Tone, Saturation, and Sharpness? And while we’re on the subject, what’s your opinion on other RAW converters that you use? Thanks.
January 17th, 2009 on 11:55 am
Hi Sam, I chose the style depending on the subject, lighting, etc. I also change the parameters such as saturation, sharpness, etc on a per picture basis. My most often used settings are Standard and Neutral, but its really always custom depending on what the desired look is. I also usually start with Daylight white balance. In terms of other converters, I find that C1 looks pretty good, but not as good as DPP, and the C1 interface is more complex and harder to learn, IMO. In any case, I think it really comes down to using the converter you are most comfortable with and trusting your eye. Also, getting your white balance right is critical.