Use of gels
Oct 23, 2011 01:22:02 #
I used a red gel just below and behind my model for a different effect. Thoughts, comments, critiques.
Oct 23, 2011 03:49:41 #
Oct 23, 2011 06:11:01 #
Same as Tainkc. Also, I would like to see maybe a few more red hairs highlighted on the top of her head. Or maybe some sort of fan blowing her hair would be exciting.
Oct 23, 2011 07:28:40 #
I think I would have used the gels pointed at the background to frame the model more with a fan on the hair.
Oct 23, 2011 09:17:52 #
Oct 23, 2011 09:47:25 #
tainkc wrote:
Gels are colored sheets of glass or plastic that are placed in front of lights to create an effect. (From "gelatin", a type of plastic film used in early stage lights).What is a red gel and how does it work? I like the photo by the way.
Oct 23, 2011 11:39:33 #
Another top notch photo from you!! I like the use of the gels on the background. However as it stands for me I find that the red highlights don't work. Since they don't wholly frame the face I find them a bit distracting. Adding a second gelled hair light from above or directly behind might do it for me especially if we saw more of her left side hair.
Oct 23, 2011 11:53:44 #
plieber wrote:
Another top notch photo from you!! I like the use of the gels on the background. However as it stands for me I find that the red highlights don't work. Since they don't wholly frame the face I find them a bit distracting. Adding a second gelled hair light from above or directly behind might do it for me especially if we saw more of her left side hair.
Very nice Val!
I wonder what a red gel would do inside a large soft box as the background.
Would it give you enough of a red background. Just a thought.
I've seen large soft boxes used to create a bright white background.
Love this photo and all your stuff!
Oct 23, 2011 14:14:45 #
Great suggestions everyone!
an early photo experimenting with gels. This time the gel on the background and a fan as suggested.
Oct 23, 2011 20:53:15 #
Val wrote:
Great suggestions everyone!
Val
Another top notch Photo. Your lighting is great. Anyone here who wants to bring their Portraiture Photography to the next level should be looking at these photos.
All excellent!
Your post are appreciated.
Oct 23, 2011 22:38:28 #
photophly wrote:
I like it...especially the red hi-lites in the hair
Paul you catch all the good Photos here.
I always see you comment on the excellent work.
Went to your site. I liked it a lot.
Bump!
Oct 24, 2011 00:34:21 #
Val wrote:
Great suggestions everyone!
This one is beautiful.Catch lights skin, really good send me some tips I need better lighting creativity. The first one I agree maybe more red distributed through top of hair also.Fan I can agree with depends on how her hair moves all textures are different
Oct 24, 2011 21:08:48 #
Val wrote:
Great suggestions everyone!
Another "wow" photo from you. On all your photos you have the skin tones dialed in. On this one I loved the flowing hair and the use of a green gel to accentuate her green eyes. For me I would liked to have seen more green rimming her hair and less on her right shoulder, which I found distracting from a really outstanding photo.
Oct 24, 2011 22:50:56 #
Oct 25, 2011 00:00:57 #
Val,
What is your primary portrait lens again?
I'm using my 70-200L Is II now. Thinking about trying my 100 macro out.
What is your primary portrait lens again?
I'm using my 70-200L Is II now. Thinking about trying my 100 macro out.
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