Explaining your costs to the client.

For those who feel they need to explain your costs to the client, tell them how long it take in post production to get to the finish product, maybe this is time best spent doing something else.

Savvy clients already know the time involved to shoot and edit a basic video, retouch a beauty shot or retouch 12 high res files.

So instead spend your time looking for the clients that will suit the quality of your work.

More sophisticated clients, appreciate excellent photography. They understand licensing. The are more likely to appreciate YOU.

WHY choose 1 to 1 for DSLR Video or Photography Training.

If you are thinking 1 to 1 training might be for you for either dslr video or photography training , I have been down both learning routes in the past early in my career. I can say that 1-1 worked best for me as both sides could prepare better, it was planned more and tailored to meet my needs.

Now my 1 to 1 day and hour sessions are available as a scheduled event, if a date listed does not suit you please don't hesitate to contact me so see if we can arrange an alternative date.

A one hour session is ideal for the photographer who needs quick answers on technical issues or some practical training. these typically run after one of my CALUMET workshops

1 to 1 training days can be held in any of the Calumet stores or at a location of your choice.

All of my training hosted at Calumet offers you the opportunity to test the latest equipment from the big brands. In addition to excellent training or advice anyone booking with me is entitled to 20% discount on Calumets own brand products, a nice gesture from them to help you.

To see my scheduled events with calumet
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Model testing : Stefan

Keeping HD DSLR video good quality

Below is a video review of the Atomos Samarai.

Video Review: Atomos Samurai - Harddisk Field Recorder from cinema5D on Vimeo.

The products have been around for a while, for Canon users the firmware update due for release early 2013 will mean products like this are likely to be on the shopping list.

Those new to DSLR video may not easily or immediately see the difference this product make to the output, check in the details.

Would I buy one.... YES.

Canon Speedlite 600EX RT and Controller

Got my hands on the latest release small flash from Canon, the Speedlite 600EX RT.

We ran it on demo for my off camera flash workshop in London... LIKE.

Billed as the top of the range this is Canon’s first Speedlite flash unit to feature inbuilt wireless radio connectivity.

It is a powerful flashgun for use both on and off the camera. Built-in radio triggering offers remote lighting control over distances up to 30m.

On the creative side High-speed flash sync enables the Speedlite 600EX to operate at any shutter speed – perfect for fill-in flash on sunny days.

Four AA/LR6 batteries provide silent recycling in as little as 0.1 sec, that will do for me.

Compared to the original 580EX it feels more robust and is packed with features, will run a feature on it very shortly.

600EX RT at Calumet

Model Testing : Rebekah

A model test shoot from this week, Rebekah... fun and easy to work with, a pleasure.

Making HD video with your DSLR, LONDON.

Just had two enjoyable days delivering my Making HD video with your DSLR workshop in LONDON.

Everyone who attended brought different experience's and knowledge to the group.

The attendees were experienced pro's through to those just starting out, all understood the importance of moving into this area as our clients request ever more from us.

Calumet played a great host as always,really  looking after us.

Thanks to all, it was very enjoyable.