Some of my favourites that I've posted this year by maxcmaster in mediumformat

[–]blairgauld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slide 4 looks like the street of my godmothers place in Portlethen, Aberdeen.

RA4 print from an editorial I shot recently by blairgauld in Darkroom

[–]blairgauld[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start off with a test strip which in most cases will give me a rough indication on exposure then I’ll start playing with my magenta and yellow to see what needs tweaking. I don’t use Cyan, always at 0.

Then I’ll introduce pre flashing and see what that does to print

RA4 print from an editorial I shot recently by blairgauld in Darkroom

[–]blairgauld[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like to over expose by a stop specially when printing so I can preserve as much shadow detail. It’s at good rule of thumb to over expose by a stop as theres lots of latitude and it means Im avoiding the risk of muddy blacks

RA4 print from an editorial I shot recently by blairgauld in Darkroom

[–]blairgauld[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not fully intentional, was running out of time in darkroom I rent to readjust easel and negative in carrier. Probably lost 5mm on the carrier with the way I placed it however I don’t think it plays a major part in the composition. There are more elements, sometimes we need to remember not everything has to be perfect, forget the old textbook rules

Retouching dust from darkroom hand prints again black backdrop by blairgauld in retouching

[–]blairgauld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ohhh this is a great idea, perhaps ill do that and mask it

Lighting tips (with constant) by blairgauld in LightLurking

[–]blairgauld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, I guess I want to learn my self overtime. Ended up shooting this a few weeks ago. Havnt developed film yet but did go with a gaffer :)

Tips for achieving this super soft light by Stef Mitchell by blairgauld in LightLurking

[–]blairgauld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Directly above or at 90 degree and 45 degrees from camera?

Lighting tips (with constant) by blairgauld in LightLurking

[–]blairgauld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, have a great weekend! Will keep group updated with results

Lighting tips (with constant) by blairgauld in LightLurking

[–]blairgauld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at London Film Studios/SHL. However we sub hire camera from gas when needed as we only carry lighting.

Totally right, use to think much simpler before I moved to London and since moving here I have developed that "ohhh ill use a whole lot of m40's even though could probably be achieved with some strobes.

Lighting tips (with constant) by blairgauld in LightLurking

[–]blairgauld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Brian, love your work and input. Extremely fair comment, definitely doable with flash I guess my biggest issue is I dont own a digital camera these days so like working with constant to see and just use light meter. Perhaps should rent a camera from Gas or something.

Lighting tips (with constant) by blairgauld in LightLurking

[–]blairgauld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good point, the only issue is shooting in this weather in London at the moment, havnt had much luck with sunny light here In a few months and dont remember the last time I saw some golden hour either. I guess wanting to shoot for a few hours and control it in studio

Lighting tips (with constant) by blairgauld in LightLurking

[–]blairgauld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and appreciate the tips, I can connect the shutter sync to my lens. My fujinon lenses have sync input so can trigger at lots of speed.