VIDEO-BLOG • Headshots

After some talk about all things photography with two good chums of mine, Phil Barber & Barnaby Aldrick, we all inadvertently forced ourselves into the world of online Video Blogging. “That’s a great idea”, we all said, gave each other a deadline, shook hands and finished our fish-finger sandwiches. A week later and this is my first effort; a rambling photographer talking about his pictures, repeating himself too much and trying too hard not to look or sound like a total idiot. Note the choice placement of my camera and check out the clock before and after the gallery section to see how many takes it took me; I don’t think I’ll be standing in for Richard & Judy just yet. Phil and Barnaby’s are uploaded, so take a ganders and see what you think of theirs.

Let me know what you think of this one, and if there’s any videos you would like to see let me know; I’ve got plans for some on-set videos to show you how I work and give you an insight into what your shoot will be like.

Alternately, just email me to tell me to get my face off the internet!

Peter Boyd26/07/2009 - 9:50 AM

I can hold the cue cards for you.

Rob26/07/2009 - 9:16 AM

Yeah, I’m not the most natural on-screen presenter there is! Maybe I should try scripting it next time . . .

Pete Boyd26/07/2009 - 8:17 AM

“errrrrrr……”

;)

Cris Matthews17/07/2009 - 11:38 PM

Number 1 reason why I love being a photographer? So I don’t have to be in front of the lens :) Watch that space, website overhaul in progress!

Rob17/07/2009 - 10:35 AM

Thanks Cris, you need to get your blog-on! None of this Coming Soon! I’m definitely a lot more professional behind a camera, and now I know what it feels like when I tell my clients “just relax” . . . yeah right. Thanks again for the comment, and let me know when you’re up and blogging • R

Cris Matthews17/07/2009 - 10:28 AM

Fantastic video Rob, a perfect start to the world of video blogging. I’d love to see some stuff shot on location etc…

Rob17/07/2009 - 9:57 AM

Thanks, I’m planning a video on how I shoot headshots (aimed more for clients rather than photographers, although you will get a cheeky peek at the infamous set-up I use) and also one on the post-production and retouching of headshots; how I give it the final 20% Watch this space. R

Barnaby Aldrick17/07/2009 - 8:22 AM

Brilliant bro. Love the vid. Nice use of image examples (full/closeup pans) & overdubbage! Good work.

Great to see you onscreen bro. I’m gonna do a bobbling head soon, too!

I’d love to see a tutorial on the lighting setup you use for the flashed headshots. They look so crispy nice.

PhilB17/07/2009 - 6:55 AM

Top man Rob – Mission accomplished – Talking into camera and great images used. Next round coming up soon! Arrggh

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