question....how can I connect my camera to my desktop like you did to your laptop? do I have to install some program for this? please help for I am a newbie in photography.
@hentaihime1 You do need to install some software. In this video, I used the EOS Utility that comes with Canon cameras, and it lets you control the camera settings and the shutter from the computer. Some software like Adobe Lightroom gives you shutter control for major cameras, though maybe not much else.
Thanks for your awesome how-tos. You briefly mentioned you calculated the DOF on your phone. I've downloaded the app but it's a bit over my head. Can you either explain how it works or do a tutorial on that as well? I already understand DOF and aperture, but I don't get the calculator... I guess I always just go with the shoot and check method.
A question for ya. In terms of the very first flash unit you've reviewed, why wouldn't you just place it on the table on the side of the cake facing the background instead of attaching black board underneath the strobe? Is it because that way it would make the background looks way too bright and shiny?
@MrCJ1988 Placing it behind the cake closer to the white board makes a smaller area of light bouncing back onto the cake, so the light isn't quite as soft. Normally, putting strobes farther away makes the light harsher (and that would apply here if I was bouncing it off a mirror instead of a white board), but bouncing it off a diffused surface makes that surface the light source, and a bigger area of light makes softer light. Second, that would make it harder not to photograph the strobe itself.
great video, it confirmed what i learned, I like how you keep it simple and direct. Sometime, lighting is supposed to improve texture, angles, depth, but overdoing it is just backfiring. Thank you for the tips.
This is just GREAT Tutorial Mr. Tanaka. It's really helpful to me, i'm just a beginner in the field of FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY. Maybe f you have some free time you would like to review some of my trial photos. This would really help me improve my skill. Still a lot to learn so I really need all the help that i can get. Thank you very much again for this video.
very nice and educational video video. thank you so much for making this tutorial. it really helps. i like most the shot that was in the wooden table, it separate it more from the background. thanks again.
very nice and educational video video. thank you so much for making this tutorial. it really helps. i like most the shot that was in the wooden table, it separate it more from the background. thanks again.
very nice and educational video video. thank you so much for making this tutorial. it really helps. i like most the shot that was in the wooden table, it separate it more from the background. thanks again.
@vyckdown I'm using EOS Utility for remote shooting, and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom to auto-import a watched folder. So when I take a shot, it gets downloaded to a folder, and then Lightroom notices and imports it. Really cool!
Question: Have any tips for food photography in restaurants during a live setting? I'm using a Canon EF-50 1.4 along with a 430EX Flash. Reason I ask is because several of my friends do restaurant reviews and I tend to tag along to take photos & video while enjoying free food.
@DCuerpoJr I've set up a surface on a quiet corner of the restaurant, usually with foam core or colored paper under an acrylic sheet for a nice reflection. With one strobe, I'd set it up behind your food with a shoot-through umbrella and a reflector low in front of the food for fill, or simply use a shoot-through in front and forego the back light; some get great results that way. Make sure you have the manager's permission.
Hello Forest. I want to start doing food photography for my donut shop to make flyers and advertisements and maybe even start doing other photography. What type of camera do you recommend for me? Good and not too expensive.
You can use any camera that has a hot shoe so that you can use an external flash unit. The Canon Rebel series or the (3- or 4-digit model numbers outside the US) is great and cheap for this, as are the 3- and 4-digit Nikon models. You then need at least one or two external flashes to really make this work.
Fantastic, wonderful job
mfsore15 1 month ago
Great Work :)
MROPAPP 2 months ago
Hi, I'm about to do my first food photography shoot and thought I'd go online for some research. Your video was amazing and helpful. Thank you.
Isaac
TheOCPhotographer 3 months ago
Thanks for posting this. I enjoy watching your videos because we both have similar setups.
rsi1986 3 months ago
question....how can I connect my camera to my desktop like you did to your laptop? do I have to install some program for this? please help for I am a newbie in photography.
Thank you very much! ^_^
hentaihime1 3 months ago
@hentaihime1 You do need to install some software. In this video, I used the EOS Utility that comes with Canon cameras, and it lets you control the camera settings and the shutter from the computer. Some software like Adobe Lightroom gives you shutter control for major cameras, though maybe not much else.
ForrestTanaka 3 months ago
@ForrestTanaka Thanks for the response Tanaka-san! ^_^ btw, your videos are very helpful to me. I wish to learn more from you sir! ^_^
hentaihime1 3 months ago
Great, great video. Very interesting, thank you!
Houstontexxxas 5 months ago
Thanks for your awesome how-tos. You briefly mentioned you calculated the DOF on your phone. I've downloaded the app but it's a bit over my head. Can you either explain how it works or do a tutorial on that as well? I already understand DOF and aperture, but I don't get the calculator... I guess I always just go with the shoot and check method.
bperucco 8 months ago
ur great man awesome work :)
1142003 9 months ago
Very beautiful Shot and info.
Thanks.
umran26 9 months ago
excellent tutorial .... love the finished work
johnnywhiu1 9 months ago
Beautiful results!!!
STEPPHAN7 9 months ago
Great stuff man! :)
Qlicky 10 months ago
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bravo and kudos...proving its the eye behind the lens...and a mastering of your tools that are what counts...
jjjazzycraig 10 months ago
bravo a kudos...proving its the eye behind the lens...and a mastering of your tools that are what counts...
jjjazzycraig 10 months ago
Great vid,,, I thought that at the end some fruit gonna pop into my room from who knows where,,, xD
B0g0ev 1 year ago
keep em coming bro! love the fotos!!! cheers!
kirkybretts 1 year ago
awsome video!!! i love food photography and hope to get into the biz soon !
bigred8590 1 year ago
awesome.
aruck7 1 year ago
A question for ya. In terms of the very first flash unit you've reviewed, why wouldn't you just place it on the table on the side of the cake facing the background instead of attaching black board underneath the strobe? Is it because that way it would make the background looks way too bright and shiny?
Regards
MrCJ1988 1 year ago
@MrCJ1988 Placing it behind the cake closer to the white board makes a smaller area of light bouncing back onto the cake, so the light isn't quite as soft. Normally, putting strobes farther away makes the light harsher (and that would apply here if I was bouncing it off a mirror instead of a white board), but bouncing it off a diffused surface makes that surface the light source, and a bigger area of light makes softer light. Second, that would make it harder not to photograph the strobe itself.
ForrestTanaka 1 year ago
wow great shots! thanks for making the informative video
JMS908 1 year ago
great video, it confirmed what i learned, I like how you keep it simple and direct. Sometime, lighting is supposed to improve texture, angles, depth, but overdoing it is just backfiring. Thank you for the tips.
keep it up.
mytubeforme 1 year ago
Just one word to say: WOW
you are such pro.. I really love the results.. Who would not be satisfied with that? Great great job!
TheConnyB 1 year ago
This is just GREAT Tutorial Mr. Tanaka. It's really helpful to me, i'm just a beginner in the field of FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY. Maybe f you have some free time you would like to review some of my trial photos. This would really help me improve my skill. Still a lot to learn so I really need all the help that i can get. Thank you very much again for this video.
rhodghier 1 year ago
cool video
theartitudeable 1 year ago
Thank you so much, I have learned some valuable thing with both videos I seen so far. Please continue to share if you can.
Again thank you and have a great day
OneFrame66 1 year ago
Realy cool. Love the 'snoot' flash technique.
gregallenphoto 1 year ago
very very nice work!
gregallenphoto 1 year ago
great video, thanks a lot for the tips!! Keep it up!
1mill2 1 year ago
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davidtejones 1 year ago
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very nice and educational video video. thank you so much for making this tutorial. it really helps. i like most the shot that was in the wooden table, it separate it more from the background. thanks again.
davidtejones 1 year ago
very nice and educational video video. thank you so much for making this tutorial. it really helps. i like most the shot that was in the wooden table, it separate it more from the background. thanks again.
davidtejones 1 year ago
very nice and educational video video. thank you so much for making this tutorial. it really helps. i like most the shot that was in the wooden table, it separate it more from the background. thanks again.
davidtejones 1 year ago
very good!!! thanks for sharing your knowledge.
akulovemu 1 year ago
superb...I loved that final finished out put...its awesome.....
MrSerlin 1 year ago
Hey, a little question...
What program are you using for liveshoot on the computer?
vyckdown 1 year ago
@vyckdown I'm using EOS Utility for remote shooting, and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom to auto-import a watched folder. So when I take a shot, it gets downloaded to a folder, and then Lightroom notices and imports it. Really cool!
ForrestTanaka 1 year ago 3
Great info!
Question: Have any tips for food photography in restaurants during a live setting? I'm using a Canon EF-50 1.4 along with a 430EX Flash. Reason I ask is because several of my friends do restaurant reviews and I tend to tag along to take photos & video while enjoying free food.
DCuerpoJr 1 year ago
@DCuerpoJr I've set up a surface on a quiet corner of the restaurant, usually with foam core or colored paper under an acrylic sheet for a nice reflection. With one strobe, I'd set it up behind your food with a shoot-through umbrella and a reflector low in front of the food for fill, or simply use a shoot-through in front and forego the back light; some get great results that way. Make sure you have the manager's permission.
ForrestTanaka 1 year ago
Thank you for taking time out to make such a great video please keep them coming as a newbi I find this wonderfully informative
jlcst60 1 year ago
wow that looks great!
Lakhena05 1 year ago
Hello Forest. I want to start doing food photography for my donut shop to make flyers and advertisements and maybe even start doing other photography. What type of camera do you recommend for me? Good and not too expensive.
Lakhena05 1 year ago
You can use any camera that has a hot shoe so that you can use an external flash unit. The Canon Rebel series or the (3- or 4-digit model numbers outside the US) is great and cheap for this, as are the 3- and 4-digit Nikon models. You then need at least one or two external flashes to really make this work.
ForrestTanaka 1 year ago
Just as felipe88rl said, very helpful for a beginner in the strobist side of photography.. Love your videos, keep up the excellent work!
Mz59Fifty 1 year ago
Great videos, love them!
laxxxxxxen 2 years ago
your videos are awesome! keep them coming. very helpful as a beginner in strobist. thanks!
felipe88rl 2 years ago