Wow... I love the way photographers spend hours just to get that tiny ray of light perfectly onto the product.

This video successfully did 4 things to me. 1. I subscribed 2. I liked the video 3. I am dropping a comment 4. I can't wait to start product photography

Wow! Who knew there was so much thought put into those product shots!

Love the glossy paint on the plastic!

I was looking for a little DIY at home lol

New subscriber! I am an Applied Media student in college. This was very interesting to watch! Photography is one of my main subjects. Love watching product photography...we are sampling that soon. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Hi from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

Nice work. I've never heard of the product or cause. I love the idea of spray painting the plastic. You just gave me a ton of ideas using different colors and inexpensive plastic from Lowes. Rock on, Ed.

Amazing photo, Ed! So many hours spent on this photo makes it stunning. I like the way you work and pay attention to details :)

No EDITING needed but a lot of Professional Equipments Required lol !

@clearlyed

6 жыл бұрын

In this situation yes. But get creative with less. I did for years and was still booking clients.

@DeputatKaktus

5 жыл бұрын

Yes and no... Of course, having an great camera such as the D800 and a good bit of glass helps, as does a professional lighting setup and tethered shooting. But then, I am pretty confident that you could do it without all the bells and whistles - it will just take you longer to get that result. So at the end of the day, all the nice and expensive professional equipment is only there to let you work faster and more efficiently - which is what running a photography business is about. If you just do it for fun, you don't need a lot of fancy equipment. When I tried dipping my toes into product photography, I was working basically with a handful of Youngnuo flash guns, color gels and pieces of paper with sticky tape for snoots and scrims. Any my lighting setup cost less than half of what just one of Ed's Elinchrome lights probably cost.

@watchandjewelryloft4713

5 жыл бұрын

@@DeputatKaktus Good points. I do watch repair. And I've done photography as a hobby since 2005. I scaled down my gear once I started having kids. But I still wanted to do some shots for my work. Or just product type shoots for selling stuff. I literally used a sunglasses case, some different size pieces of printer paper for bounce and diffusion. And 1 single LED flash light. my used D3300 and my 35mm or 18-200mm VR and I'm getting shots that are more than adequate. I even used a junk box someone gave me watch stuff in. Lined it with paper and it does the same thing. All this can be used even with a cell phone and result in a really good shot. Most people aren't willing to put this amount of effort in though. I've had a lot of people ask me how I get "x" shot or whatever. When I explain it, I can tell I lose their attention. They never attempt it, but keep complaining about the quality of their shots. Then they usually end up with a newer camera or other piece of gear and they're still disappointed.

@DeputatKaktus

5 жыл бұрын

Watchandjewelryloft Yep, I can relate. It’s what happens when people think the can just throw a bunch of money at a problem to make it go away. Maybe they were just looking for an excuse to buy new stuff. I can relate to that as well, because buying new stuff is fun and exciting. But then, a cook doesn‘t magically get better at cooking by buying new pots and pans, and athletes won‘t set new records all of a sudden because they have bought new shorts. I have taken pretty good pictures (even if I say so myself) with a lot of cameras, some of which were significantly older than me and do not have all those fancy features of newer cameras. Always wanting more of everything (eg focus points, fps, megapixels) is a disease...I call it „featuritis“. I can perfectly get by with one single focus point, for instance. In fact, on most digital cameras I turn all focus points off except the center one because I get confused otherwise. It’s almost a bit of a relief when I go shooting with my old analog Mamiya or Nikon cameras: much more to pay attention to, but less stuff to worry about. More people should shoot film every once in a while, as a sort of ‚shakedown‘ to keep their skills sharp.

@romancoins4429

5 жыл бұрын

@@clearlyed Nice work! To answer some of the responses below/above: This shot can be done with a simple very cheap set up or using a lot of expensive equipment. Better equipment = less time, less post processing and superior image. Cheap equipment setup = more time, more post processing and nice image (very sell-able image). I started with cheap lights, paper and a good camera. Now I use better lights, better setup and same camera. As I am making more money, I will invest in more lights, different type of lighting and maybe upgrade my camera to a Canon 5d Mark IV with a 24-105mm L lens.

This was a good tutorial man! Can you do more of these product themed tutorials, like how to create different backgrounds, food table photography etc. I love those

All these little ideas you put in the studio to modify some classic light schemes are really intriguing, especially the black panel you're using for gradient the principal light. Great and really inspiring! Thank you! Beautiful watches by the way! Love the black one!

I'm getting super interested in product photography these days and when i see your video in my recommendation, i click it right away and finished watching without any regret. thanks! p.s those watches are really beautiful.

Your photography skills are legendary. So much effort.

@clearlyed

6 жыл бұрын

I’m really happy you are enjoying my product photography tutorials.

Sick watches, my favorite colors!

Wonderful! Great to see the focus being on the setup and exposure. Old school meets new school. This is the kind of care taken when one was shooting big sheet film.

FINALLY! Someone who understands that getting the shot right in-camera is the most important thing, not the editing afterwards. Very Ansel Adams of you :-)

Well done! And you are right: Better get it right in camera than trying to fix everything in post!

@clearlyed

6 жыл бұрын

I am a strong believer in not relying on post production for product photography. After all we are trying to show off the product and not a fake version of it. Thanks for watching.

@lynnmckenney1987

6 жыл бұрын

Just have to say how refreshing this is to hear. I got here from an fstoppers "video" (aka: commercial) for their $300, 12 hr tutorial on retouching product photography. All I kept thinking was...."why not just get it right in camera and be done with it?"

I have been trying this recently thanks for the tips :D

Dude, the black plastic spray trick is awesome! I never thought about that. And I have plenty of clear acrylic sheets lying around

One thing this video really shows is how long putting a shot together can take. This is something I am just really learning with my photography. I have an idea and take my camera straight out to shoot rather than playing around with the composition. In the long run, it ends up taking me longer to get that perfect shot. I'm trying to plan things out a bit more first before rushing in. Great tutorial :)

My name is Hamza, a Moroccan amateur photographer. Hamza is another word for lion in Arabic. That watch is meant for me lol

@basicPROcreator

5 жыл бұрын

so?

@Elia_Ali

4 жыл бұрын

@@basicPROcreator the watch is named after him LOL

YES! IN CAMERA.. Honestly this is always my best bet any how. My results from trying to use photoshop are not great anyway LOL!

Love your work. Paw print idea was great! Resulting shot really shows the product off 👌.

I always enjoy very much your videos. I learn a lots from your courses and it inspire me to love and enjoy more and more in the photography world each day. Thank you.

I was thinking, “oh cool I could win a watch” but then realized this was made 2 years ago and it’s definitely over

@alexanderschmidt8305

3 жыл бұрын

the brand seems over too now. the website doesn't exist anymore

That spray came out way better than i was expecting!

@clearlyed

6 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it. I didn’t think it was going to work either.

@VasilWho

6 жыл бұрын

Which brand is it? The spray I mean... Couldn't get it from the video. Great tutorial BTW... :)

@ValeoDesigns

6 жыл бұрын

That is Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2x Ultra Cover Paint+Primer in Gloss Black. It bonds to plastic. $4 at my local Home Depot! I paused the vid and took a screen shot and matched the can. LOL

@VasilWho

6 жыл бұрын

Facepalm... Ask a silly question, get a clever answer, eh. :) Thanks for clearing that out anyway. Appreciate your work.

@RealHankShill

6 жыл бұрын

Anything black will work. Doesnt have to be glossy. The plexi makes anything under it glossy, because the plexi is glossy. You could put clear plexi on black construction paper, or a black tablecloth and you will have glossy black, or paint matte black on the underside and still have glossy on top. The gloss comes from the plexi not whats underneath it.

Loved this... I've been having trouble finding black plexiglass too - didn't even think of painting the back... Definitely gonna use this one...

I loved seeing the 'work in progress' nature of this video. Seeing someone's creative thought process is always instructive!

I want to gift that watch to mg dad😍

Cancelling my adobe subscription tonite!

@romancoins4429

5 жыл бұрын

Good idea, try Luminar

@onemangamer587

4 жыл бұрын

@@romancoins4429 or Affinity photo, or try On1 (a bit more expensive, but it's kinda of a mix of Photoshop and lightroom, it's like 10x better then lightroom but not even close to Photoshop. But it's awesome). Be warned though. It costs around 80 euros depending on when you get it. As I am writing this it is currently on sale for 70 euros for the basic version or 90 euros for the absolute full version.

Your creativity level is over 9000. Thank you for spending time creating this vid and sharing things you did in it.

that black 'spray painted ' plastic is awesome!!! Best DIY tip I've seen in ages.

I'll do the giveaway at 3,000 likes.

@robert.joseph

6 жыл бұрын

Photos In Color Atlast u made a NORMAL VIDEOS .....i hated when you were doing LIVE VIDEOS

@clearlyed

6 жыл бұрын

Robby Lolipop still going to be doing the live show every Tuesday but you can expect more ‘normal’ videos too.

@mattwood7799

6 жыл бұрын

I think the live shows are great. The technical issues you encounter makes each one unique and entertaining to watch! Keep up the great work!

@savvy770

6 жыл бұрын

I really love your live videos - I learn so much with your critiques and comments. It's also great communication between you and your audience! :) Looking forward to the next one

@JesseIson

6 жыл бұрын

nice video. can you show how the focus stacking is done? thanks

Why couldn't you just lower the aperture and expose it for more time? (beginner here)

@clearlyed

6 жыл бұрын

There are a number of reasons why this wouldnt work. 1. The flash sync speed is 1/250 so that can’t be changed otherwise the flash wouldn’t do anything. Lower apathetic would have meant an even shallower depth of field with a macro lens so even more stacking. Thanks for your ideas and watching my product photography tutorial.

@jirirohlicek9191

6 жыл бұрын

Forgot about the flash and did not know about the way it would affect macro lens. Thanks!

@jirirohlicek9191

6 жыл бұрын

Fx is right. I ment smaller aperature as in smaller hole. That's why the shallower depth of field described surprised me. Thanks for the explanation of the sweet spots and problems occurring at higher f numbers.

Yesss love the diy aspect of this

Thanks for the great video. I love the spray paint trick on the clear plastic. I'm totally stealing that one!

didn't like the finished shot and the process seems weird

Great thinking on the black spray paint! I also love the way that gold watch looks!

Pretty impressive. Definitely a ton of dedication and patience needed to execute that 👍🏻

This is sheer perfection...with attention given to every tiny details... amazing..

Cheers for showing the behind the scenes of how to do this! Awesome colors too

Woah never thought i would really like product photography but after watching this i really wanna try !!!

Nicely done shoot, Ed. Watches look great!

Amazing work. Never knew how much went into a shot like this.

New to the channel. Landed on the dehaze tutorial and then started through your channel. Nice work man, keep it up!

Amazing idea with the clear acrylic sheet and black spray paint!!!

Thanks for the video, I'm trying to do some product photography and have been looking for a black plastic that is shinny and haven't been able to find it so you showing the clear plastic and painting it is great.

Just starting to learn product photography for my business. Thanks for this video ! 👌👍

Great idea with the paint on the plastic. And love the paw print!

INSANE!!!! just perfect

Very nice, helpful stuff, thanks Ed!

wow! not only the watches are looking really great, the idea with the paw is amazing! Great great work! thanks for sharing

Love the details!!! Amazing how something so simple can be so complex. Just amazing

Thanks for showing the setup. very cool.

Another level of creativity!

Love the shot, also the watches are great too!

I have recently decided that I want to start practicing the craft of product photography. This video centennially gave me great ideas on how to go about it. Thanks for sharing!

Awesome setup, and awesome final shot!

This video was so helpful. It’s really interesting seeing how much work goes into getting the lighting and composition right in camera!

Nice to see a pro at work. I should pursue still/product photography since I am finding that I am not very excited about shooting people. And I think the meticulousness of still fits my work-style better.

Spray painting the plastic is a game changer. looks great!

Stunning watches! Great photography!

Excellent set up and stunning photo!!!!!!!!!!! Well done!!!!!!!!!

That lights setup is lit af!

Thanks so much for the info on your shot. It was awesome!

that's an amazing shot thanks ed

I loved this video plus this watch looks amazing, keep up the excellent work! I can't wait to see more stunning photography videos from you in the future!

I love this tutorial. It gives the basics for a nice show, and the effect of each light on the set.

This type of video is almost a hole part of a photography course, AMAZING!!

FANTASTIC!!!

Subbed. Great setup. I love the final shot - just perfect. All the best, Robin

That detail on the sand, great idea! Sick photo!

So much i get to learn from you... I am very happy.. may you succeed i your life like a LION.. Thanks Ed😁

Love The black sand with the lion pawn idea !

love the black one....I have a product shoot coming up thanks for the tips.

It was awesome to watch you go through and talk about the shot.

thank u for the tips on product photography . very nicely explained. Loved the way u did with the sand awesome. thats what i call using brains.

Oh man, this looks stunning

Thanks man for this amazing video with tips!

Love the way you set up the watches. And thanks for all the tips and tricks!!

This helped me a lot!!! Awesome job!

Yet another quality video! Well done, keep em coming!!😉

awesome video love how you explain everything about your photo shot

Love this tutorial and that mat black Oliver lion watch. Want that beauty to try on.

incredible shots, you're the best!!!!!

Beautiful product! Great shot!

Thanks for the tip!Now I am attempting to try product photography👍

Awesome technique to shoot! It creates nice pic straight from the camera. We need more videos like this. Thank you for being inspiring!

Long time follower, first time watch winner (I hope)! Great tip for making black Perspex too.

Beautiful product shot. I really like the tip for the gloss paint and clear acrylic sheet.

Great tutorial and gorgeous shot. Thanks!

The ideas in this shoot are incredibly creative. Love it!!

Simply and great!

Learned a lot about lighting the watches. Because for me thats the most important part. To Get the shiny glass all cleared up ! 👍 And those watches are beautiful !

Awesome! Will try to reproduce this setup next time. Thanks for the video Ed!

Great Idea with acrylic glass, I've been using this for a computer case build.

Great tips, can't wait to try them out

I was watching This Guy Edits & D4Darious, and both these guys have love for ya. I will definitely keep watching; I will be using those techniques to set up my next scenes.

That black watch is amazing ♥

Thats a great tip and will sure try it once thanks ed...