Michael, I have been a women for a while and I have about stopped ridding my Kaw 1000 because of the strange looks I get when I ride a big bike. I just want to be recognized as a woman not a man. Dressing in women's leather leads men to believe I am still a man and I don't like that attitude.
To help with your facial lighting, one trick used by professional photographers is to place some white foam-core boards on either side of the camera or slightly beneath the line of sight to the lens, in order to reflect some soft light back at the face, thereby eliminating some of the facial shadows, and soften features. You don't want the angle too steep or the light too strong, or you get a stark contrast and severe shadows (just the opposite of what you want).
@CHNOPSXXY Thanks for the tips. I will definitely try to improve.
I also have instructions and diagrams to employ a basic 3 light set-up when I get everything going. As a note, I generally don't do this before work (still a boy there), but when I am looking for maximum concealing, I use an orange tinted concealer or lipstick before foundation to really block out the shadow. It really helps neutralize the blue black of facial hair.
Not sure what concealer you use, but it isn't working in the lighting that you are using for the videos.
Most people do not want to watch a talking head about anything. It is far more interesting to see walk-about videos, where you show that tg people are really out and about , as contributing members of the community. For example, tg attends bike rally, tg participates in local charity 5K run, tg serves at local Kiwanis Club project, etc.
@CHNOPSXXY You are correct about the lighting, it sucks, but I am working on that as I remodel the room. I definitely have no shadow of hair on my face after concealer when seen in person. My makeup generally looks great in person judging by all the compliments I get on it. Not too mention that I don't go heavy on it since most of my videos are shot right before leaving for work. Videos of me out and about will come. It was only last week that I first started going out. Babysteps for now.
@cathy308308 I plan to keep riding the Harley. I have two bikes, one is a Harley and the other a Kawasaki. But I will ride as a girl. I'm not going to let that stop me from having fun. It also relieves some of the stress of transition and takes my mind off of it. Honestly I think the Sportster is a great bike and a lot of fun for anyone, man or woman. Thanks for watching.
Michael, I have been a women for a while and I have about stopped ridding my Kaw 1000 because of the strange looks I get when I ride a big bike. I just want to be recognized as a woman not a man. Dressing in women's leather leads men to believe I am still a man and I don't like that attitude.
cathy308308 11 months ago
To help with your facial lighting, one trick used by professional photographers is to place some white foam-core boards on either side of the camera or slightly beneath the line of sight to the lens, in order to reflect some soft light back at the face, thereby eliminating some of the facial shadows, and soften features. You don't want the angle too steep or the light too strong, or you get a stark contrast and severe shadows (just the opposite of what you want).
CHNOPSXXY 11 months ago
@CHNOPSXXY Thanks for the tips. I will definitely try to improve.
I also have instructions and diagrams to employ a basic 3 light set-up when I get everything going. As a note, I generally don't do this before work (still a boy there), but when I am looking for maximum concealing, I use an orange tinted concealer or lipstick before foundation to really block out the shadow. It really helps neutralize the blue black of facial hair.
Thanks.
MsMichaelwood 11 months ago
Good video I'm mtf 45 year old who has been on hrt 6 months u r doing fine
jessevmp 11 months ago
@jessevmp Thank You.
MsMichaelwood 11 months ago
Not sure what concealer you use, but it isn't working in the lighting that you are using for the videos.
Most people do not want to watch a talking head about anything. It is far more interesting to see walk-about videos, where you show that tg people are really out and about , as contributing members of the community. For example, tg attends bike rally, tg participates in local charity 5K run, tg serves at local Kiwanis Club project, etc.
TG people are part of the community; show that.
CHNOPSXXY 11 months ago
@CHNOPSXXY You are correct about the lighting, it sucks, but I am working on that as I remodel the room. I definitely have no shadow of hair on my face after concealer when seen in person. My makeup generally looks great in person judging by all the compliments I get on it. Not too mention that I don't go heavy on it since most of my videos are shot right before leaving for work. Videos of me out and about will come. It was only last week that I first started going out. Babysteps for now.
MsMichaelwood 11 months ago
I loved your video. Are you going to continue to ride your Harly Davidson as a girl? I don't know too many girls that ride Harleys.
cathy308308 11 months ago
@cathy308308 I plan to keep riding the Harley. I have two bikes, one is a Harley and the other a Kawasaki. But I will ride as a girl. I'm not going to let that stop me from having fun. It also relieves some of the stress of transition and takes my mind off of it. Honestly I think the Sportster is a great bike and a lot of fun for anyone, man or woman. Thanks for watching.
MsMichaelwood 11 months ago