I learned to light after years of deconstructing the work of other photographers. And I know from your previous feedback that you guys are fond of these posts, so let’s dig into another one.
How did I make this picture?
Is it a lucky snapshot?
Is it lit?
If so, how?
The camera Settings?
The direction?
Post production?
Whatever details you think are needed to make this image.
Looking forward to you trying to pick this apart… I’ll reveal everything in a followup post. The person who gets the closest gets… …a chest bump and a pizza, or signed book or something. Don’t be shy. Let er rip.
Actually, I was wondering if she was actually simply doing a split on the (black) floor, and leaning backwards at the same time. The camera, of course, would be directly above her.
But it’s just a crazy notion 😛
Cheers,
RSm540
Oooops, didn’t see Joshua’s post. I totally agree with him 😉
I’m with Joshua. She’s sitting, your shooting from above with two lights on either side.
How did I make this picture? I believe she is not actually in the air, but merely doing the splits on the ground or even a raised platform of some sort. This would allow for the perfect light where you want it and the sharp detail of a well captured focus.
Is it a lucky snapshot? No, just well preplanned and reconstructed pose.
Is it lit? Yes, at least two lights from opposite sides of the dancer and from a lower angle.
The camera Settings? 24-70 lens f8 1/250 iso100
The direction? From a ladder, chair, or standing in front of her to the left of her right leg and looking down around a 45 degree angle.
Post production? Yes, to enhance blacks and remove any thing on the floor to pus the background to black.
Easy…
a coupple of beer and…
two light
high angle camera
woman on the floor
more beer
paint the floor in post
and enjoy with 200 guys whom are without nothing to do
cheers!
It’s a frame capture from either a 2K or RED. Two hard side lights, one of which could be daylight. Converted to B/W in post.