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Alter Ego Photography... How is it done????
From start to finish. How is this done? The lighting is easy. I'm interested in knowing the technical aspect (i.e. Post Production) and also, the steps during the shoot (as far as the stand in is concerned [if any]). There is one model in the shot. The other is the same model [alter ego] (combined in post production) Sure, I've asked him... Waiting on a response :p Here's a link to his work: www.modelmayhem.com/dblanks  Sep 18 09 06:33 pm Link big softbox, camera right Sep 18 09 06:34 pm Link make sure to have lots of separation between subjects and the background Sep 18 09 06:37 pm Link
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Reason: not helpful Sep 18 09 06:40 pm Link Karl Johnston wrote: There is only ONE subject in the image presented by the OP. Sep 18 09 06:55 pm Link Im in new york we can have a shoot together and ill show you the one with the guy was my first shoot ever    Sep 18 09 11:03 pm Link There are always a few "tells"... the trick is of course to do lots of planning The one the OP made is quite good... for the web it is fairly easy to make them look good. In high res it gets more difficult. So there is not simple answer on "how it is done"... it is just planned out well. If you take a look at this post from the same photographer...  You can find "the tell" ... in the lack of shadow on the one models arm where the 'other' model is holding it. With some good planning and a camera mounted on a very solid tri-pod and some good photoshop skills...it's not too hard. I've done a few...  "the tell" on mine is the miss between the direction the tie is being pulled and the position of the models hand pulling it...but as you can see I anticipated some problem and that is why I had the model standing have her hand hidden... Sep 18 09 11:25 pm Link Like this? Old photo but I still like it  Sep 18 09 11:51 pm Link Watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo. The photographer in question was on a recent episode and they showed a lot of his process. Sep 18 09 11:54 pm Link Someone has been watching the Real Housewives of Atlanta! I'm actually untested in how this is done as well... Sep 18 09 11:54 pm Link Never seen it but if it has photography tips and sneak peeks, it's going on the to watch list Sep 18 09 11:57 pm Link Alter Ego Photography of Halifax is Brent McCombs https://www.modelmayhem.com/206132 Very accomplished photographer. Sep 19 09 03:51 am Link Gregg Zaun wrote: I saw the espisode you are speaking of. I saw what was done and how it was done in the camera. I need further explanation. Someone mentioned a tripod... Derek Blanks wasn't using one (at all). I need details... and more importantly, I need to know how to composite the images in post. Sep 19 09 05:52 am Link HottShotz wrote: Pay me to fly out there with all my equipment and I'll show you how it's done. Sep 19 09 10:15 pm Link By alter ego photography, do you simply mean two characters in the same image played by the same person? If so, I think the trick to make it interesting is to *tell a story, make a message *separate the characters of your model, make them interactive with each other, and interactive with the viewer. *add some extra layers of complexity *add some magic tricks or illusions to keep people guessing *add an element of discovery *intertwine the composition to confound simple logic Sep 19 09 10:19 pm Link Thomas Andrew wrote: Nice try. I'll take my chances in the threads of MM and online tutorials. I only invest money into equipment Sep 20 09 06:25 am Link Click Hamilton wrote: This is a bit ambiguous. I don't think I can properly execute this type of shoot with the information you've given me (alone). Sep 20 09 06:27 am Link HottShotz wrote: I saw what was done and how it was done in the camera. I need further explanation. Done all in camera? I am very doubtful. That I would like to see. Please describe exactly what you saw of it being done, and we can start with that. Sep 20 09 06:36 am Link i watched that episode too. it appears he used an alien bees ring flash and no tripod. i think he used the ring flash to eliminate shadows and just adds back shadows in post processing. he also used body doubles for shots that included the alter egos touching each other. also have the background kinda simple so you can remove add whatever without too much trouble. i think it's more in the planning of the shot. in photoshop i would think you would just put the images on separate layers and mask in/out what you want. i'd be interested in seeing your attempt at this concept. after the episode my gf wants to do this type of shot. so i'll be making an attempt also. Sep 20 09 06:53 am Link Twins? Sep 20 09 07:12 am Link Soft box right of the camera. - Possible reflector on the left as they are not completely black. - Fstop 4/5ish shooting a distance... back drop a ways back. Cheers Sep 20 09 08:15 am Link Sep 20 09 08:18 am Link Use a tripod and a remote trigger. Flag lights or use stand-ins to simulate shadows. Minimize background detail. Tape markers. Be sure to get an empty-wall shot. Sep 20 09 10:17 am Link Monito -- Alan wrote: I think you've misunderstood what I typed. I saw what was done in the camera [comma] but I need further explanation on this process. Sep 20 09 11:46 am Link Click Hamilton wrote: Most important post in the thread. Sep 21 09 12:04 pm Link |
