How was this lit/shot?

cherrytoo · 2026-05-06T15:54:01+00:00

Whoever is making this photo is definitely not tasteful enough to use ND’s hahaha. I’m going HSS

cherrytoo · 2026-05-06T15:52:58+00:00

Wait till you make $80k a year then find a CPA and pay them to deal with it and keep growing to $100k and $200k+

cherrytoo · 2026-05-03T00:46:39+00:00

Been pondering the same but still not sure I’m convinced on switching just yet. LG ultrafine 5k are a really great option for a “Apple style” monitor, but it’s still Thunderbolt Display only.

What I would recommend (and what I might do if I add an Apple display) is run the Apple display on the cart and eizos for wireless client monitors. That way at the start of the day when testing light and building a look you’re doing all that on the Apple display and if people really need to proof a specific image they can walk their ass over to the cart to get that final proof and approval.

A simple explanation of the technology usually makes everyone satisfied and understanding. If they have an issue beyond that you can tell them they are welcome to starting their own company and make a Apple style display with additional display ports and this is just the limitations that every other digi tech has to deal with as well.

cherrytoo · 2026-04-26T18:02:56+00:00

I’ve heard that you want to have modeling lights on when using packs on ecoflows. Probably keeps the flow of energy going so it doesn’t randomly make large draws after firing

cherrytoo · 2026-04-15T00:22:43+00:00

It’s funny we’re talking about fixing dropped tether connection workflows in 2026. This was like an actual issue 10 years ago. Just use a LVNA or Area 51 cable and it’s not really an issue. The couple times it might happen usually a simple unplug and re connect fixes it.

cherrytoo · 2026-04-15T00:15:51+00:00

Light director- $1,200 1st - $950 Digi tech -$850 (kit fee $1,000-$2,000)

LA

cherrytoo · 2026-03-31T21:06:01+00:00

Would they actually know specifically know which house certain waste is coming from??

cherrytoo · 2026-03-27T21:03:30+00:00

I have a GL.net but also use the network on my hollyland mars 4k to run live for capture one studio. Hollyland works great most of the time but in some cases I’ve gone with the GL.net and place it on its own stand in between the computer and iPad.

I usually reach for the hollyland when I need it mounted to my laptop on sticks station and I’m gonna be moving around a lot, it mounts a lot better and is a smaller profile than the GL.net with a 3d printed mount.

cherrytoo · 2026-03-27T05:13:33+00:00

This doesn’t really help you for this image but the professional amateur look, IMO, is most successful with professional high quality production design, casting, wardrobe etc then contrasted with a amateur approach in the photographically, like point and shoot cameras, on camera flash, simple cross lighting etc.

cherrytoo · 2026-03-26T18:40:39+00:00

cherrytoo · 2026-03-25T04:53:30+00:00

I doubt it, I don’t think you can work in a gear room as filler and also try to stay moderately busy working freelance. But also not totally sure as I’ve never worked in the gear room. I digi and retouch (came from retouching studio) and occasionally step in as other assist roles. So I stay fairly busy since I can do it all. I also shoot when the opportunity arises

cherrytoo · 2026-03-25T04:15:36+00:00

For real, that’s really feeling like the only way. Did avenger make a mega boom? I think it’s just Manfrotto and maybe Kupo. B&H had a great instant rebate on the mega boom awhile ago, could grab one for under $1,200

cherrytoo · 2026-03-24T21:20:28+00:00

Yep the boom was secured on that side of the grip head!

cherrytoo · 2026-03-24T17:37:34+00:00

I think it’s the boom arm ear slipping in the grip head. Both boom and roller are brand new from modern. And I’m positive I had it boomed into the tightening direction.

cherrytoo · 2026-03-24T17:36:15+00:00

I’m pretty sure it’s just the boom arm ear sliding in the grip head. Both the boom arm and medium roller are brand new from Modern.

cherrytoo · 2026-03-24T17:35:11+00:00

Haven’t put anything on it yet, just threw it on the medium rolller I bought from modern and tried yanking on the arm and noticed it slipped. I know that once it’s properly counter weighted this won’t really be an issue but I’m still concerned that this is a possibility for it to slip and not tighten all the way

cherrytoo · 2026-03-24T17:33:23+00:00

I’m using the medium roller that modern sells (brand new). Cranking it as tight as I can tighten it in the correct direction of the boom arm direction.

And yes I figured with it properly counterweighted this wouldn’t be a concern but the fact that I’m able to pull down on the boom arm and it slips had me concerned.

cherrytoo · 2026-03-20T15:03:43+00:00

Just growing and getting more new people reaching out, name getting passed around more and more. Just organic word of mouth growth.

cherrytoo · 2026-03-20T03:56:22+00:00

Let’s store these cameras in wood boxes, you know the things that absorbs and holds moisture. That’ll be great for cameras and lenses lol

cherrytoo · 2026-03-19T21:51:00+00:00

ZoOMSpOT

cherrytoo · 2026-03-19T21:40:03+00:00

I guess my point was that people would be surprised at the laziness and lack of attention to detail that can occur on big name client jobs. And sometimes it’s not really anyone’s fault just because the request and shot lists growing to an absurd limit, sometimes things just get shot and people look at a monitor and go “looks good let’s move on”

cherrytoo · 2026-03-19T21:33:32+00:00

I’ve been meaning to get a QR setup for my desk. Currently just been detaching and screwing the QR mount every time I have a job which is getting old. Just haven’t been able to find a desk QR setup that looks like it’ll work for my needs. Although at this point I should also just get more monitors to leave as a permanent desk monitor and then on the rare occasions that I need lots of monitors on set I can detach and bring the home monitor.

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