Basic Cosplay Photography Tutorial

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Getting awesome photos of you in cosplay is actually super easy! All you need is a friend, a DSLR (borrowed or your own) and a lens with a fixed focal length! Thanks a lot to my amazing model Naraku for helping me with this tutorial!
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My equipment was a Canon 6D and a Canon 50mm/1.2f lens, though Canon T5i (700d) and a 50mm/1.8f does the same job as well for example! No need for expensive equipment. You can even borrow or share it with your cosplay friends!
Additionally I use Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
The location was Druidenhain in the Fränkischer Schweiz, Germany.
Let me know if you have any questions! :)
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  • @JulieHallthewriter
    @JulieHallthewriter6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing that photoshop's not an evil tool. Too often, I get comments from people on my pictures that say "That looks photoshopped" and I wonder what the big deal is. So what if it's photoshopped? That's how we can be creative with lightning, corrections and other fun stuff. I don't understand why it's considered "bad" to some people when photoshop is used. It's like they just discovered a big "secret" and want to blurt it to the world. "This girl uses photoshop to enhance her pictures!"

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    6 жыл бұрын

    Photoshop get's a bad rep because of the model industry. I'm always open about that I photoshop the crap out of me in every picture. :)

  • @krumpls

    @krumpls

    5 жыл бұрын

    The thing is photoshop can make things look unnatural in an unpleasant way. It can also, and in most cases, make things look more natural and pleasant, so it depends.

  • @ajmnaj69
    @ajmnaj697 жыл бұрын

    Out on a whim I searched "cosplay photography" on KZread and was led to this video and for such a brief video I have to say it was soo informative and I really learned a lot . so with that, thanks so much and keep it up :)

  • @ravenbom
    @ravenbom2 жыл бұрын

    Having taken college Photoshop courses (many years ago on systems that are surely slower than my current phone), these tutorial that you guys put out are amazing and better than many of the classes I took. Thank you!

  • @Thuthaon
    @Thuthaon7 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing photo tutorial!!! So happy to see you doing videos again.

  • @NerdAffiliated
    @NerdAffiliated7 жыл бұрын

    You need to do Rye and Kylo there when it snows! That place looks just like the movie.

  • @harukabarai
    @harukabarai7 жыл бұрын

    OMG thank you for this amazing tutorial

  • @JoJoRawr
    @JoJoRawr7 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful!!! Thank you! Especially telling us what equipment and software you use! :D I really appreciate it! Is there any chance you could someday do a video on how to be the model for the cosplay during the shoot? Stuff like lighting, posing positions, angles, do's and don'ts etc. Anything that might help if you don't have an experienced photographer to guide you :) x

  • @snapplepie1267
    @snapplepie12676 жыл бұрын

    The 50mm 1.2 is really a gem that everyone should have! If I had to choose only one lens to use ultimately I would pick it (aside from the 70-200 2.8 IS L)

  • @GetTheClamps
    @GetTheClamps5 жыл бұрын

    You did an amazing job! Love it

  • @Lisasplace
    @Lisasplace7 жыл бұрын

    With this quick video, I already learned 10 more things about Lightroom, thanks!

  • @MYFRESHLIFE
    @MYFRESHLIFE7 жыл бұрын

    This is a very quick and easy to understand video! Thanks so much for posting something like this. Also thanks for posting the little tidbits about Adobe Lightroom!

  • @herestia_photography
    @herestia_photography7 жыл бұрын

    So nice tips!! ^^ I love cosplay photography (and I dream with that camera, oh my gosh...) and that tip of the gradients in Lightroom is awesome!!! I edit and make everything with photoshop btw, but is nice to know all of this!!

  • @emmypentycofe3951
    @emmypentycofe39516 жыл бұрын

    Im new to cosplay photography so this was great thank you

  • @Eihei
    @Eihei7 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god, this is awesome! Thank you so much! Loving your work!

  • @juliahernandez1991
    @juliahernandez19917 жыл бұрын

    Thank U so much for the tutorial!! I love it!

  • @Charkenlol
    @Charkenlol5 жыл бұрын

    This was really helpful. Thank you!

  • @ipKonfig
    @ipKonfig6 жыл бұрын

    0:17 lol that cute little puppy-butt Oh and here too: 1:19 :P

  • @Renichi2609
    @Renichi26093 жыл бұрын

    Really useful tutorial, thanks Kamui

  • @sakkushi
    @sakkushi7 жыл бұрын

    this is awesome, thanks!

  • @SanzuFabrications
    @SanzuFabrications7 жыл бұрын

    I'm not yet ready for a photo shoot, but now I feel like I'll be ready. Thanks!

  • @blackou6018
    @blackou60184 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU I NEEDED THIS!!!!!

  • @farfesha
    @farfesha7 жыл бұрын

    Is there anything you can't do? I'm a creative person with many skills but you blow me away! Brava!

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    I think you can learn everything if you just set your mind to it! :)

  • @keichen6771
    @keichen67716 жыл бұрын

    Wow you are genius, i had to comment. Good job on the video.

  • @MissLoveErasers
    @MissLoveErasers7 жыл бұрын

    Loved it! I really wanted to start learning cosplay photography so this really helps!!

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yay! Glad it helps!

  • @MeyLynn
    @MeyLynn7 жыл бұрын

    So helpful!! Thank you :D

  • @chuckmiller9469
    @chuckmiller94697 жыл бұрын

    Love your video

  • @jody024
    @jody0247 жыл бұрын

    Mind blown!

  • @gothichinata4332
    @gothichinata43327 жыл бұрын

    Zelda vs. Hook. Who will win?! The answer next week on Galileo Mystery!

  • @3red-852
    @3red-8527 жыл бұрын

    Ich liebe deine videos und deine stimme...die is echt angenehm :p

  • @TonyStark0301
    @TonyStark03017 жыл бұрын

    Wirklich tolle Tipps! Danke :) ...Ich finds total cool, dass du aus Deutschland bist und mal ausnahmsweise nicht aus den USA ^__^ ...Mein Abo hast du!

  • @BLERDOGRAPHY
    @BLERDOGRAPHY2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips.

  • @NekoHibaCosplay
    @NekoHibaCosplay7 жыл бұрын

    I love your german accent xD

  • @govindersingh1804
    @govindersingh18047 жыл бұрын

    very impressive i like it

  • @klowephotography
    @klowephotography4 жыл бұрын

    We NEED A 2020 version!!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @3bcgaming420
    @3bcgaming4206 жыл бұрын

    I like the photoshop trick you did with the hook. Thumbs up.

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    6 жыл бұрын

    Using photoshop for good! ;)

  • @akahige9626
    @akahige96267 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video ! I've many things

  • @ArySuru
    @ArySuru7 жыл бұрын

    wow! very helpful *0* thank you so much!

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! :)

  • @LunaticandBull
    @LunaticandBull7 жыл бұрын

    Great Tips!

  • @lilytimany
    @lilytimany7 жыл бұрын

    Omg!! Thank yu thank yu!!!!!!

  • @rowanhill8351
    @rowanhill83513 жыл бұрын

    Could you do a Video similar to this but how to pose for cosplay photoshoots? I love cosplay but have issues feeling (and looking) comfortable in any of the poses I copy from the source and can't find any natural poses!

  • @xxkaxyxx9703
    @xxkaxyxx97037 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! :D

  • @Sterniya
    @Sterniya7 жыл бұрын

    Das war echt informativ! Hast du die Location im Allgäu genommen? Und Hündin ist einfach mega niedlich danke das du von ihm mehr rein bringst 😍

  • @ziffa27
    @ziffa277 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for shearing

  • @Hunt3rNz
    @Hunt3rNz7 жыл бұрын

    I personally won't open the aperture all the way open but just slightly close since usually lens isn't its sharpest when open all the way

  • @Camikaze2000
    @Camikaze200029 күн бұрын

    If I want to take my own photos of myself do you recommend use those two programs or only with photoshop I’m ready?

  • @allankostyk5035
    @allankostyk50356 жыл бұрын

    You are so good.

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! :)

  • @medeaworbs6970
    @medeaworbs69705 жыл бұрын

    I am following you on Instagram, and I only just noticed that your camera settings are in german. Thats interesting, I assumed you were british or maybe canadian or american...

  • @RyuuToon
    @RyuuToon7 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @majorshigo
    @majorshigo7 жыл бұрын

    when u edit the pics what editing soft ware do u use

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Major Angel Adobe Lightroom

  • @carsonstephens2508
    @carsonstephens25087 жыл бұрын

    OMG! THE BOKEH!

  • @ichias16
    @ichias167 жыл бұрын

    2 Things: You showed is the f1.8 lens at the beginning ^^ And where exactly is this grove? I'm from Thuringia and would love to shoot in this forest :D

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    I know, I found no other picture than the one with 1.8f. It's called Druidenhain and is in Bavaria.

  • @ichias16

    @ichias16

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :) that's not too far from where I live, think I might visit it some time later this year ^^

  • @irisb.6810
    @irisb.68104 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Kurze Frage - ich hab ne Canon 700D daheim, worauf muss ich achten, wenn ich mir ein vergleichbares Objektiv dafür kaufen will? Z.B. hab ich eins gefunden, das so angegeben wird "Canon Objektiv EF 50mm F1.4 USM für EOS (Festbrennweite, 58mm Filtergewinde, AF-Motor) schwarz" ist das OK?

  • @facesxy
    @facesxy7 жыл бұрын

    nicht schlecht :) vor allem die Bearbeitung ist ziemlich wirkungsvoll... aber die goldene Regel ist nicht immer zielführend :)

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    Klar gilt das nicht immer. :) Ich versuche nur Tips zu geben wie ein Anfänger schnell zu guten Ergebnissen kommen kann.

  • @facesxy

    @facesxy

    7 жыл бұрын

    Achso okay :D

  • @1stlightmaker658

    @1stlightmaker658

    7 жыл бұрын

    Für Anfänger wäre ein tutorial ohne eine 2000,- € Ausrüstung vorteilhafter. Hat nicht jeder ;-) Die Lightroom Effekte gefallen mir gut. Ich bin Portaitfotograf und muß sagen, gut und einfach erklärt.

  • @facesxy

    @facesxy

    7 жыл бұрын

    50mm 1,8 kostet nichtmal 100€ und ne einsteiger DSLR kostet auch 300€ ^^

  • @1stlightmaker658

    @1stlightmaker658

    7 жыл бұрын

    Verena Valkyrie eine eos 6D Vollformat kommt ( je nach Anbieter) auf ca.1400,- plus Objektiv. Die besproche Unschärfe bekommt man selbst mit einem Lichtstarken Objektiv mit "Crop" Kameras nicht so schön hin wie mit Vollformaten.

  • @CheekyFashionGRRRR
    @CheekyFashionGRRRR6 жыл бұрын

    How did you copy the settings in light room and paste them onto another photo? I’ve been trying to figure that out and it’s been a struggle.

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's usually on the left lower side. There should be a copy settings tab.

  • @el-danihasbiarta1200

    @el-danihasbiarta1200

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sync

  • @AmillyReal
    @AmillyReal3 жыл бұрын

    I Am Melting The corgis are so cute qwqq

  • @Rescue162
    @Rescue1626 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. looks like a lot of the vid was dedicated to photo editing more than the actual shoot.

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    6 жыл бұрын

    Just like it is with real photoshoots!

  • @fajarimanisatrioajiramadha5146
    @fajarimanisatrioajiramadha51464 жыл бұрын

    I use ISO 100-200 to get a noiseless photo

  • @jannik7572
    @jannik75727 жыл бұрын

    so I bought Lightroom because of that video, feels bad :C

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    Feels gooooood! Now make all the cool photos!

  • @jannik7572

    @jannik7572

    7 жыл бұрын

    KamuiCosplay it looks so easy on you :D PS is easier for me than lightroom xD

  • @HLEHideonFush
    @HLEHideonFush4 жыл бұрын

    photoshop pls

  • @getsometea
    @getsometea6 жыл бұрын

    U don't have to follow the rule of thirds if u know how to break them:)

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    6 жыл бұрын

    You don't have to of course. For beginners it's good though as a guideline. :)

  • @alldland9600
    @alldland96007 жыл бұрын

    он пират , надо было у воды фотографировать!

  • @SofttiSoftti
    @SofttiSoftti7 жыл бұрын

    was ist zelda für ein hund? what kinde of dog is zelda?

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Softti23 Softti23 She is a Corgi!

  • @xlop1534
    @xlop15347 жыл бұрын

    Can you speak German?

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Xlop Yup!

  • @hithere891
    @hithere8917 жыл бұрын

    Another woman with mustaches xD

  • @KamuiCosplay

    @KamuiCosplay

    7 жыл бұрын

    Would not be a PIRATE without one!