We tested the Godox S30 LED Focusing Light and accessories in this "part advertising and mostly edutainment video" using theatrical lighting principles. Conceived in an Edward Hopperesque style and color palette, we also play off of lessons Buster Keaton teaches when we observe his use of Gesture.
My introduction in college theatre classes to Stage Lighting is by the legendary Richard Pillbrook.
Stage Lighting Design - The Art, The Craft, The Life
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Buster Keaton is a legendary actor from the Silent Film days.
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A great video that goes even further to explaining how he thought about the camera, acting and gesture is by Every Frame Is A Painting.
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Edward Hopper is a famous American realist painter.
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A great video by one of his famous paintings is by Nerdwriter1
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This Godox S30 LED Focusing Light behind the scenes first look video runs 6:57.
Welcome Start to :21
Focusing lights originated in the theater and eventually became popular amongst filmmakers and videographers from Hollywood to more simple productions due to their amazing flexibility. Now they are available for photographers to use across a wide range of applications such as product photography, still life, portraits and interview set-ups, wedding photography, fine art photography and so much more.
Introduction :30 to 1:18
The flexibility of the SA-P Projection Attachment allows easy customization of the available accessories like Gobos, Gels, Lenses, Scrims, Iris Diaphragm, Framing Shutter, and Barndoors. This attachment allows you to modify the light coming directly from the S30 with ease.
Ring, Ring! 1:18 to 2:19
Inspired by Buster Keaton's single point perspective which allows the audience to be in on the joke even when the main character is clueless, this short skit illustrates what might be motivating the characters within the scene of the photo we created.
Interview and Explanation 2:19 to 4:14
David & I share some of our thinking that went into the idea both for the photo and the behind the scenes video including showing time-lapse video of the set being built as well as some historical reference footage from the silent film era.
Product Features 4:14 to 4:58
Showcase of the S30 features and accessories including the 63mm wide angle lens, 85mm standard lens, and 150mm telephoto lens. The light gives you the flexibility to use it easily as either a flood or spot light and control how hard or soft the edges are by moving the internal lens more or less into focus.
Wrap-up 4:59 to 6:46
We share a few thoughts about lighting and show some of the compositions, drawings and lighting diagrams. We also share the settings for our Nikon D850.
There you have it!
People who've attend photography workshops or conventions probably remember us say "The principles of Art & Design inform us as to what is aesthetically pleasing in our photos. And it's our Craft or technical ability that allows us to realize our preconceived ideas."
We appreciate the many artists who've gone before us and the legacies they've left through quotes, essays, books, artwork, and so much more.
The challenge for all of us is to take those thoughts and move them forward in your own way. Our encouragement is for you to become the best expresser you can be and to create in a way that pays honor to others but remains your unique voice.
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Massive thank you to Godox Photo Equipment Co., Ltd, 3rd Identity Films, Event1013, & The Laughter League for their incredible contributions to making this video.
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