Around the modeling interwebs, it seems like everyone is suddenly kung-fu fighting about “basic modeling skills” and, honestly, I have no desire to join in. It’s all stupid for a few reasons. There is no agreed-upon threshold for “basic”, so it’s all subjective. People who throw the term around non-ironically are usually humorless pedantic assholes,…
Tag: Techniques
Photography: Study in Light
Why is it important to learn how to use your camera’s manual controls to shoot photos of your models? Because when it comes to model photography, digital cameras are dumb as shit. Your Dumbass Camera The automatic modes in digital cameras – be they point-and-shoots, DSLRs, or the camera in your smartphone – are programmed…
Photography: Focal Length
When we’re shooting photos of our models, there are a lot of factors to consider. Lighting. Proper white balance. Aperture. But there’s one factor that is often overlooked, and that can play a significant role in the look and feel of your images. Focal length. Dorky Photography Stuff Now, technically, focal length refers to the…
Soft Masks: Child’s Play
I hate masking. Of all the various aspects of modeling, it’s probably the task I enjoy least. Unfortunately, until model paints are replaced by nanotechnology and little pigment robots that can lay down exactly where you tell them with no hint of overspray, masking is a necessity. With the Eduard Yak-3 and Zvezda La-5, I’ve…
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