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 Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Lighting Modifiers for Fashion Photography Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/lighting-modifiers-for-fashion/ Genre / Category:Photography File Size :281MB There are no rules when it comes to lighting for fashion photography. But it can be tricky to figure out exactly which modifier will help you achieve the results you want. In this class, Karl introduces various types of light modifiers, from a bare bulb all the way up to a big parabolic reflector. As he explains the benefits and drawbacks of each, you'll develop a deeper understanding of fashion photography lighting, and of which modifiers you need to bring your concepts to life.  Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Focus-Stacking Cosmetics Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/live-workshop-focus-stacking-shoot/ Genre / Category:Photography File Size :914MB Photographing small products often presents problems related to depth of field. One way to overcome these issues is focus stacking. In this live photography workshop, Karl demonstrates how to photograph a close-up macro shot using the technique of focus stacking, explaining what exactly focus stacking is, when and how to use it and how to get the best results. He covers concepts such as magnification, tilt-shift, hyper-focal distance and more. In addition to showing you how to do a complete focus stack, from selecting the best aperture to changing your focus points and putting it all together in post, Karl also gives a quick run-through of the lighting setup used for the shot.  Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Floating Cosmetics Product Photography Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/floating-cosmetic-product-photography/ Genre / Category:Photography File Size :1.7GB Floating-effect cosmetics images create a powerful sense of luxury and ethereal sophistication. In this live photoshoot, watch Karl create just such an image using a bottle of Roberto Cavalli perfume. In this start-to-finish, step-by-step product photography demonstration, you'll discover a range of techniques for staging, styling and composing floating-product images. This includes how to choose the right lens based on the required angle of view, how to create a pool of water in which the bottle appears to float, and how to manipulate the water to create ripples and other interesting effects. The most important aspect of the shoot is the lighting setup. The goal is to create beautiful gradient lighting on the bottle while also making sure all the key details are illuminated. Watch Karl use a range of lights, modifiers and reflectors to sculpt the light precisely. As Karl answers members' questions in real time and takes care to explain the lighting theory behind the challenges he faces and the solutions he finds, you'll pick up a range of techniques to boost your confidence and capabilities across all types of photography.  Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Fashion Accessories Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-fashion-accessories/ Genre / Category:Photography File Size :1.3GB In this live show Karl demonstrates a simple lighting setup ideal for those working in small studios as he photographs a creative flat lay arrangement of fashion accessories. This session covers the composition and styling, with an in-depth explanation of Karl's thought process behind the final image. Karl also discusses the impact of colour and how colour theory influenced his background selection and choice of props. After explaining the composition of the shot, Karl shows a simple two-light setup ideal for this type of photography. This setup, ideal for small studio spaces, uses the technique of indirect lighting, which can be a useful alternative to using scrims. You'll also see how using additional reflectors in a shot can be an easy (and affordable) way to add additional light.  Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Fashion Accessories Flat Lay Photoshoot Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-fashion-accessories/ Genre / Category:Photography File Size :1.3GB In this live show Karl demonstrates a simple lighting setup ideal for those working in small studios as he photographs a creative flat lay arrangement of fashion accessories. This session covers the composition and styling, with an in-depth explanation of Karl's thought process behind the final image. Karl also discusses the impact of colour and how colour theory influenced his background selection and choice of props. After explaining the composition of the shot, Karl shows a simple two-light setup ideal for this type of photography. This setup, ideal for small studio spaces, uses the technique of indirect lighting, which can be a useful alternative to using scrims. You'll also see how using additional reflectors in a shot can be an easy (and affordable) way to add additional light.  Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Electric Guitar Product Photography Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/electric-guitar-product-photography/ Genre / Category:Photography File Size :849MB Photographing black-on-black products can be hard enough as it is, but things become even more complex when the product has gloss surfaces and curved shapes.  Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Dual Lighting Fashion Shoot Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/dual-lighting-fashion-shoot/ Genre / Category:Photography File Size :572MB Karl demonstrates the challenges and rewards of a dual lighting approach in this fashion photography class. You'll watch Karl make a succession of adjustments to his lighting setup as he works to balance the global fill illumination and soft ethereal glow on the three square frames with the harder light he needs to direct at the model. Given their different sizes and positions, and the fact that they are white objects positioned in front of a white backdrop, getting the light on the frames just right requires a lot of trial and error. Particularly challenging is achieving the necessary dimensionality to make the frames stand out from one another and the cove. As the shoot progresses, Karl switches to shooting handheld and experiments with different lenses. With model Brit trying different outfits and poses, Karl continues to make adjustments in pursuit of the perfect contrast levels. What initially begins with one model, three square frames and two fill lights ends up requiring a total of five lights to achieve Karl's desired result.  Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Dramatic Portraits Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-27/ Genre / Category:Photography File Size :192MB In this two-light portrait photography class, Karl uses two different modifiers as his key light, demonstrating how they can be combined with a simple accessory to achieve this punchy, dramatic fashion-style image. He also reviews the results of each, providing clear comparisons of the various modifiers.  Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Creating Artificial Shadows In Photoshop Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/how-to-create-artificial-shadows-in-photoshop/ Genre / Category:Photoshop Tutorials File Size :571MB In this live workshop Karl demonstrates how to create realistic-looking artificial shadows in Photoshop. Karl explains important considerations for creating artificial shadows. Karl guides you through the process of creating a shadow for a product, showing how to quickly and easily make selections, how to create halos/glows around a product, and how to use multiple layers to get the most realistic results. To end the show, Karl also shows a second, quicker technique for creating artificial shadows which may be good for those who aren't as familiar with Photoshop. Additionally, Karl also shares tips for creating shadows for different coloured objects and transparent objects throughout the show.  Free Download Karl Taylor Photography – Beer Bottle Advertising Shot Content Source:https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-beer-bottle-advertising-shot/ Genre / Category:Photography File Size :2.1GB In this product photography live workshop, Karl creates an advertising-style shot of a beer bottle as he photographs the top-down view of Chang beer partially submerged in rippling water. In this show, you'll see the step-by-step setup, including the preparation of the background and positioning of the bottle and lights. As he builds up his lighting, Karl discusses important considerations for lighting bottles and liquids and demonstrates useful techniques many pro product photographers use, including how to replace liquid in a bottle, fix products in position, and create gradient lighting. In addition to sharing numerous product photography tips, Karl also goes into detail about angles of reflectance and why this concept is important to understand when it comes to determining where to position your lighting. |
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