In this episode Mark shows you how to streamline your editing workflow by creating actions in Photoshop CS6. Anything you do in Photoshop can be “recorded” into an action that can make bulk processing images a breeze.
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Category Archives: Exploring Photography
Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace. This series was created specifically for AdoramaTV.
Controlling Portrait Shadows
One of the questions Mark frequently receives is how to light a portrait so there aren’t any shadows on the face. Mark will show you that adding a second light isn’t always the answer.
With a couple simple techniques, you will learn how to get great portraits without harsh shadows.
Gear used in this video
- Nikon D3S Body Only
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens
- PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver #801-130
- Benro A2690TBH1 Travel Angel Aluminum Tripod
- Profoto D1 1000 Watt Second Air Monolight Flash with Built-in Reflector & Power Cable, Coated Flash Tube
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels
- Profoto 2×3′ RFi Softbox, Rectangular
- Profoto Zoom Reflector 2 – Accepts Profoto Grids, No Gridholder Needed #100785 / 505-517
Fine Art Still Life
While Mark is injured in the studio he must find creative ways to shoot! His limited mobility allows him to shoot small projects as still life.
In this episode he walks you through a small one-light setup for still life photographs. Mark shoots vegetables as his still life project and shows you how to turn them in fine art using Lightroom 5!
Gear used in this video
- Nikon D3S Body Only
- Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S Nikkor Lens – Nikon U.S.A. Warranty
- Profoto D1 1000 Watt Second Air Monolight Flash with Built-in Reflector & Power Cable, Coated Flash Tube
- Profoto 2×2′ RFi Softbox, Square
- PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver #801-130
- Benro A2690TBH1 Travel Angel Aluminum Tripod
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom V5 Software, Windows and Mac OS
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom V5 Upgrade, Windows and Mac OS
- Tether Tools Aero Table, Master Edition Portable Computer Tethering Platform, 22″ x 16″, Black
- Tether Tools TetherPro 15ft USB 3.0 Male (Type A) to Micro (Type B) 5-Pin Cable, Hi-Visibility Orange
Compositing with Gavin Hoey
In this episode, Mark visits Gavin Hoey in London and comes up with an idea to do a composited image.
Mark flies back to Arizona to take some “chilly” photos on a white background. In Part 2 of this episode, Gavin will use Photoshop to make Mark’s model look like she’s in London!
Gear used in this video
- Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Digital SLR Camera Kit
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood
- Profoto D1 1000 Watt Second Air Monolight Flash with Built-in Reflector & Power Cable, Coated Flash Tube
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels
- Profoto Softbox 4×6′
- Savage Nucor, Plain Uncoated Foam Mount Board, 40×60″, Pack of 12 Boards
- Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster, Programmable Digital Flash & Ambient Exposure Meter
Lightroom Shortcuts
In this episode Mark will guide you through all of his favorite Lightroom shortcuts! If you can edit using these easy shortcuts, you will be able to edit faster and more efficiently. Don’t miss these great tips!
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10 Things About Working in the Studio
In this episode, Mark gives you 10 tips for working in the studio. These are things that you may have never been taught, but they are great tips for staying safe and being efficient in the studio.
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Live Streaming Gear
In this episode, Mark walks through the totally portable live streaming solution he made for his Mark Wallace: LIVE workshops. (www.snapfactory.com/live)
This setup is perfect for churches, educational facilities, conference halls or companies. The gear allows you to do live events (seminars, presentations, etc.) and live stream to the web anywhere there’s power and an internet connection.
Gear used in this video
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher
- Behringer SRC2496
- Blackmagic Design SmartView HD 17 inch Rackmount Monitor
- Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI with Embedded Audio
- Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to HDMI with Embedded Audio
- Blackmagic Design Battery Converter HDMI to SDI
- Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro HDMI Editing Card with PCI Express
- Furman M-8x Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector
- Neutrik NBB75DFIB BNC “D” Feed-Through Isolated Black
- Switchcraft EHRJ45P5ES RJ45 Cat5 Feedthru Panel Mount Connector (Shielded)
- Neutrik NAHDMI-W-B HDMI 1.3 Feedthrough Adaptor (IP65 Rated/ Black D-Shape)
- Neutrik NAUSB-W-B Reversible USB Genderchanger (Type A and B) – Black D-Housing
- Neutrik NBB75DFI D-Mount BNC to BNC Barrel Isolated
- Neutrik NA3FDM D Series 3 Pin XLR-F to XLR-M Feedthrough Panel Mount
- Connectronics Unloaded 16 Point 1RU Patch Panel
- Neutrik DBA-BL D-Series Blank Plate
- 4-40 x 3/8 Flat Screw Black 100 Pack
- Anvil shock mount ATA case 12RU
- Raxxess 2U Utility Shelf, Black
- Canon VIXIA HF G20
- Canon VIXIA HF R30 High Definition 8GB Internal Flash Memory Camcorder
- Canon VIXIA HF G10
- Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer, 2.5GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5, 500GB HDD, 4GB DDR3 RAM, OS X Mountain Lion
- Apple MC007LL/A 27″ LED Cinema Display
- Sennheiser EM352 G3 Wireless Bodypack Microphone System
- Raxxess 2U Economy Rack Drawer with Lock
- Raxxess 1U Steel Blank Panel, Flat, Black
- Audio-Technica AT8314-10 Premium 10′ Balanced Microphone Cable
- Canare BNC to BNC (SDI) Serial Digital Interface 100 Foot Cable with Canare V-4CFB
- Monster MC 800HD, 2 Meter (6.56′) Advanced HDMI 800hd High Speed HDMI Cable
- Tether Tools StrapMoore for Laptop Power Brick
- Apple Mac Pro Desktop Computer Workstation
- SKB 20″ Deep 12U Roto Shockmount Rack Case, Front and Rear Rails, Black
- Gator Cases G-SHOCK-12L 12U Shock Audio Rack with Rubber Shock Suspension
- Shure SM58-CN Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Wired Microphone with XLR Cable.
White Background
In this episode, Mark answers one of his most popular questions – how do I get a white background? Mark will demonstrate how to get that crisp, shadowless background with Speedlights, as well as with only one light.
The key to this technique is understanding the Inverse Squre Law and where to position both the light and your subject.
Gear used in this video
- Fujifilm X-PRO1 Digital Camera Body, 16.3 Megapixel, APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor, 3.0″ LCD Monitor, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- Fujifilm XF 60mm (90mm) F/2.4 Lens
- Savage Seamless Background Paper, 107″ wide x 50 yards, Super White, #1
- PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver #801-130
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels,
- Nikon SB-900 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight
- Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster, Programmable Digital Flash & Ambient Exposure Meter
- Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash with Guide Number of 190 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, U.S.A. Warranty
- Westcott 7 Feet Silver Parabolic Umbrella
- Interfit Photographic Umbrella Holder with Hotshoe Adapter
- Westcott Pro 8′ Free Sliding Lightstand with 5/8 Mounting Stud, 4 Sections with 3 Risers, Black Anodized
- Adorama 40″ Silver Interior Umbrella with Removable Black Cover
- Profoto 2×2′ RFi Softbox, Square
Instant Film in Studio
Mark goes retro by using his old Polaroid Land Camera in the studio. Many of the older instant film cameras have a sync port which can be used to connect a radio trigger like a PocketWizard Plus III. Then your camera can trigger studio strobes for some awesome instant shots!
Gear used in this video
- Fujifilm FP-100C Instant Color Print Film, ISO 100, 3.25×4.25″, Pack of Ten
- Fujifilm FP-3000B Instant Black & White Print Film, ISO 3200, 3-1/4×4-1/4″, Pack of Ten (10)
- Adorama Used: Polaroid Land Camera
- Profoto Acute2R 1200 Pro Value Pack
- Profoto Softbox 4×6′
- Profoto D1 500 Watt Second Air Monolight Flash with Built-in Reflector & Power Cable, Coated Flash Tube
- Profoto 10 Degree Honeycomb Grid for the #505-502 7″ Grid Reflector. #100634 / 505-572
- Profoto 5 Degree Honeycomb Grid for the #505-502 7″ Grid Reflector. #100635 / 505-571
- Profoto Zoom Reflector 2 – Accepts Profoto Grids, No Gridholder Needed #100785 / 505-517
- PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver #801-130
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels,
- Westcott Photo Basics 40″ 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Kit with Case, Reflector Holder Arm & Stand
- Savage Seamless Background Paper, 107″ wide x 50 yards, Slate Gray, #26
- Benro Travel Angel
Lightroom 4 Saturation
This episode is a follow-up to Episode 122: Visual Pushups. In this episode, Mark demonstrates how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 to make pictures that pop! Watch as he demonstrates tricks such as adjusting the saturation and clarity.
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