Video Tutorial of Christmas Light Bursts

So here you go, my first ever video tutorial... Capturing the light burst of Christmas lights...

How Would You Feel?

I have just one question for you...

How would you feel about having these tutorials on video? I want to hear from you on this, so lets fill up those comments.

Studio Lighting 1

Okay so you have your camera, you have learned how to use it, and have taken some nice images outside... Now if you live somewhere like me (Ohio), the weather has gone south for a few months. So it is time to bring your new found skills inside. For the beginning photographer trying to set up a studio can be overwhelming, and seem far too expensive. Many believe it is smarter and cheaper to go out and rent studio space when it is needed, but that is not true. You can set up a studio space rather easily and without spending thousands of dollars. All you need is a spare room or garage. My wife and I actually use to set up in our living room when we first started. Next you need the lights and backdrops. This is where the cost starts to build, but it does not have to break you. There are kits out now that can be purchased for as little as $120.00 such as the one from LimoStudios, that can be found on amazon.com... It comes with 2 light stands, 2 light heads, 2 photo bulbs, 2 umbrellas, 1 backdrop support, and 3 muslin backdrops (black, white, and green chromakey. Okay, granted this is not the most sturdy built set on the market, and my not last you more than a couple of years or so, but it is a good place to start.
There is also another alternative... you can build your own. Now this does take a little knowledge in electrical wiring (very little), and you must have some craftsman skill. I am not going to get into it right now, but I will in part 2. Why? because I believe the purchase of a kit like above is your best way to start, and build off of it...
That's it now, until next time, happy shooting...

Special Announcment

I wanted to check in to say howdy to everyone and let you all know that soon we will be shooting our very first video. This is not where I am at my best, but I am going to give it a shot anyway. If you have any ideas or have something that you would like to see please let me know. As for now I just want to let you know that the next blog is going to cover lighting - studio lighting to be exact. This one again is going to be more for the beginner, but hopefully a good read for anyone. The post will be up within a couple of days. So... see you then.