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Smoke machine Tips and Tricks: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

www.adorama.com
Smoke is a great way to quickly add atmosphere to your studio shots but when your studio space is small, smoke can quickly become a major problem. Fortunately portrait photographer Gavin Hoey has some great tips to make your next smoke filled shoot go better then ever.
Gavin will cover the three types of smoke he uses in his small home studio. He'll pass on his tips about how to light smoke with both flash and LED lights. He'll even show a few secrets on creating amazing backgrounds from thin air... and smoke.
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Model: Meg Biffin Instagram @meg_biffin
Photos by Gavin Hoey
/ thegavinhoey

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  • @MrNasexD
    @MrNasexD2 жыл бұрын

    Finally after all those years. I found Gavin.

  • @oshi4542
    @oshi45426 жыл бұрын

    Really liked the light blaster when rays went through her arms.

  • @sharifsircar

    @sharifsircar

    Ай бұрын

    Added a dimension to the image!

  • @mithunpandit8647
    @mithunpandit86476 жыл бұрын

    Just hearing the sound of Gavin's voice saying "In this video..." fills me up with anticipation. This session is mind blowing as usual. Thanks Gavin for this. Appreciate it :)

  • @reynaldomercado
    @reynaldomercado5 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, as always. The model is gorgeous and looks like she have an on and off switch.. Hahaha! She knows her stuff well. Very impressed.

  • @orlandojonesphotography
    @orlandojonesphotography5 күн бұрын

    Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tarwbull3208
    @tarwbull32082 жыл бұрын

    I've worked with Meg both as a model and photographer. What a professional

  • @LucasPitcher13
    @LucasPitcher136 жыл бұрын

    Another great tutorial and good advice on the smoke solution types. Love the way that Meg just 'turns on' the modelling - excellent work!

  • @No-bodyspecial
    @No-bodyspecial9 ай бұрын

    Exactly what I wanted to find. Thanks for the information and clear examples.

  • @Michel_Vanaken
    @Michel_Vanaken4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic pictures, Gavin ! And your model is really, really good.

  • @Shivraj-Bharat-Patil
    @Shivraj-Bharat-Patil4 ай бұрын

    Amazing man....❤

  • @theapocalypsechronicles3
    @theapocalypsechronicles3Ай бұрын

    He he, Meg Biffin. She's changed a bit since being bitten by a vampire. Good tips. Thank you.

  • @darrenrodd.
    @darrenrodd.6 жыл бұрын

    One of the few people I like to watch on this channel top work

  • @dreadnoughtphotowerkz
    @dreadnoughtphotowerkz Жыл бұрын

    Great teaching video. I just started shooting smoke today. I had about a 30% success rate. So, I went to the University of KZread and found your video. Great advice!!!!!! I will be using your info, hopefully, to great success soon.

  • @1showson
    @1showson6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Glad to see Gavin back!

  • @moto67e
    @moto67e5 ай бұрын

    Meg is really good at her job.

  • @antoinernb9398
    @antoinernb93982 жыл бұрын

    Loved it

  • @kilburn65
    @kilburn655 жыл бұрын

    Love Gavin Hoey creative style @adorama you have a genuine

  • @tedebaer1
    @tedebaer12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @anthonyclark8721
    @anthonyclark87213 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gavin for the tricks and tips brother. I needed something fresh to work on. Appreciate what you are doing everyday. Take care...I am always watching...lol

  • @blacheatTv
    @blacheatTv6 ай бұрын

    This was great

  • @MuertoInc
    @MuertoInc6 жыл бұрын

    Love the simplicity of your videos, yet they are the most informative. Thank you, Gavin!

  • @michaelhill692
    @michaelhill6926 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your tutorials. They are always entertaining and informative. Thanks Gavin!

  • @alexkyoka
    @alexkyoka Жыл бұрын

    As always, great video!

  • @carlostubbs604
    @carlostubbs6043 жыл бұрын

    Awesome totally....

  • @lennygrantjr6699
    @lennygrantjr66996 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as usual Gav, thanks to you and Sam.

  • @deltaviking
    @deltaviking6 жыл бұрын

    Gavin you r the best!!! Straight into the point

  • @jayvila5314
    @jayvila53145 жыл бұрын

    You sir is full of ideas. Thank you. It's awesome

  • @arthurcoon7901
    @arthurcoon79016 жыл бұрын

    Never disappointed!! Thanks!!

  • @zavoina
    @zavoina6 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Thank you and Adorama.

  • @emibla8571
    @emibla85716 жыл бұрын

    Nice work Gavin! I love the model too, very quick with the poses.

  • @jgillylikesbudsalot7436
    @jgillylikesbudsalot74365 жыл бұрын

    Damn that model looks on point with that setup

  • @selawetingwe5342
    @selawetingwe534210 ай бұрын

    wow..thank you for all your tips

  • @TaoNeko
    @TaoNeko3 жыл бұрын

    Model is amazing!

  • @theresarice7289
    @theresarice72896 жыл бұрын

    So many creative gadgets - love it!

  • @viviana154
    @viviana1543 жыл бұрын

    Love it ,excellent explained

  • @damionrowe9763
    @damionrowe97633 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @wellwhatthen10101
    @wellwhatthen101013 жыл бұрын

    This has given my some new ideas Cheers Gavin

  • @brianpage7569
    @brianpage75696 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work as usual Gavin, Great model as well.

  • @charliethebubbles
    @charliethebubbles6 жыл бұрын

    Another informative video, thank you Gavin.

  • @Ihcucatnor
    @Ihcucatnor6 жыл бұрын

    Excelente, como siempre Gavin

  • @renekelleway9343
    @renekelleway93436 жыл бұрын

    Great vid as always Gavin. Looking forward to trying this tomorrow :-) Your model is amazing, she really knows how to make shapes

  • @esinnejstudio
    @esinnejstudio3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Dark_Viking
    @Dark_Viking6 жыл бұрын

    Gavin "The Great Master of Take&Make", you deserve a like as always ))

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @lucienr
    @lucienr6 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Nice model. It was useful for me. Thanks !

  • @cricket_era18
    @cricket_era186 жыл бұрын

    Wow...stunning pictures... Thanks for the tutorial

  • @JanAymerichFoto
    @JanAymerichFoto6 жыл бұрын

    Light Blaster is awasome. Great job Gavin, as always!!! Saludos from Barcelona

  • @MarkAKathurima
    @MarkAKathurima5 жыл бұрын

    Superb! Great tutorial, great results

  • @MotionMedia7
    @MotionMedia73 жыл бұрын

    You are just the best🍾🍾🍾I just got new idea for a photosession home for my wife😇

  • @zahidkhanyousafzai6067
    @zahidkhanyousafzai60676 жыл бұрын

    Gavin ur creative person & great teacher

  • @eddiehenrik4869
    @eddiehenrik48696 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed that video. Thank you. I loved the light blaster. I know what Santa can bring me now!

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Frank, I do love the LightBlaster :)

  • @mostakduwrc
    @mostakduwrc6 жыл бұрын

    Gavin Hoey is the best

  • @twizzle1952
    @twizzle19526 жыл бұрын

    Mate, you’re a star. Great model!

  • @dab7963
    @dab79633 ай бұрын

    Gavin what flash star device did you use behind her it looked awesome. It was not the Savage starlight I have that device. You used some kind of star device that was on the flash unit behind her ?

  • @headclic
    @headclic3 жыл бұрын

    Very usefull to me. Thanks for answering my questions ;-)

  • @rudimulder201
    @rudimulder2016 жыл бұрын

    As always a great vid loving it ;-) also great model

  • @aaronburchael2512
    @aaronburchael25126 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic as always :)

  • @sepp_gw
    @sepp_gw6 жыл бұрын

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Many thanks for this video!

  • @maverickdesigns3761
    @maverickdesigns37616 жыл бұрын

    great tutorial..thank you very much Gavin!

  • @PeterBielack
    @PeterBielack6 жыл бұрын

    Gavin, You video is great! Now I know I need a Light blaster!

  • @kenabbidewayana3946
    @kenabbidewayana39466 жыл бұрын

    Really inspiring for my next project!

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant as always and a beautiful model too! I bought a small smoke machine for my own " small home studio " but I've yet to try it out. I didn't realise there were different smoke types, I'll have to stock up on the various fluids 😊

  • @rgreeneish
    @rgreeneish6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I’ve done some smoke shoots, but not with a model yet. And I’ve been trying to figure out how to get light rays. That light blaster is exactly what I’ve been looking for.

  • @swccbakersfieldca2076
    @swccbakersfieldca20766 жыл бұрын

    Great video, like always

  • @blacheatTv
    @blacheatTv6 ай бұрын

    Where could i find that second light??? Awesome looking

  • @russellallan8564
    @russellallan85642 жыл бұрын

    here is a daft question - could you have someone vaping behind the model and backlit to produce the same effect?

  • @promokator
    @promokator9 ай бұрын

    Hello, what kind of modificator you used behind the model?

  • @zeusfloreus
    @zeusfloreus10 ай бұрын

    which portable power supply do you need to run this outdoors?

  • @brunocs182
    @brunocs1826 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Just amazing!

  • @angelmccoy4884
    @angelmccoy48845 жыл бұрын

    awesome!

  • @gadgeteer57
    @gadgeteer576 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!thanks :)

  • @runmorebenelux940
    @runmorebenelux9405 жыл бұрын

    Second best video on smoke! First one goes to Jason Lanier

  • @JulieBoehm
    @JulieBoehm3 жыл бұрын

    what you gave in front of the backlight at 5:05? Is it a gobo?

  • @AngelaPerez-ie4gy
    @AngelaPerez-ie4gy Жыл бұрын

    What was the last light modifier you used?

  • @martinsmith6049
    @martinsmith60493 жыл бұрын

    Gavin, thanks for all the videos. Does the 1200 set off fire alarms?,

  • @bonnierovere7157
    @bonnierovere71576 жыл бұрын

    Fun stuff!

  • @rickhamiltonpa
    @rickhamiltonpa6 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. Would you ever consider doing a video that shows your "Small home studio"? I would love to have a home studio. If i did, it would for sure be a "SMALL home studio". I would love to see yours in detail.

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    6 жыл бұрын

    Not done a video as there's really nothing else to see. My studio wall is at one end, my PC is at the other. Lots more details are here scottkelby.com/guest-blog-wednesday-featuring-gavin-hoey

  • @SatinMediaDetroit
    @SatinMediaDetroit Жыл бұрын

    I have that one

  • @januszciechowskiphotograph7297
    @januszciechowskiphotograph72972 жыл бұрын

    Hi what is the liquid that are suitable to this machine ?

  • @michelledonovan286
    @michelledonovan2863 жыл бұрын

    I am curious on where you got your light blaster and if that is the actual name of the light? Thank you.

  • @Fitografo
    @Fitografo4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gavin what’s the size of your studio

  • @vinniemac58
    @vinniemac583 жыл бұрын

    I know this is an old video, but maybe Gavin will still see the comment - I just acquired a fog machine and came acros this video - super content, and a great model! I have a LightBlaster and tried it with the fog, but couldn't get the sharpness of the lines you got Gavin. I was using a 3D printed gobo which has good edges that projects well onto a background. 50mm 1.8 lens wide open. I tried varying the focus distance on the lens but didn't see a lot of diference. Am I missing something?

  • @royhall415
    @royhall4156 жыл бұрын

    good as usual gavin do you not do any outside work now landscape etc

  • @sfayers3361
    @sfayers33616 жыл бұрын

    Great video Gavin with very useful tips. My home studio is also our TV/Living Room with soft furnishings, carpets and curtains. Does anyone know if these smoke machines leave a residue?

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    6 жыл бұрын

    This type of smoke machine uses water based fog fluid and doesn't leave any residue.

  • @FsquareTv_
    @FsquareTv_4 жыл бұрын

    Plzz add editing part also

  • @Ken_Poe
    @Ken_Poe6 жыл бұрын

    I want try a this, but diy, flash and colander/sive ....

  • @MrIweegin
    @MrIweegin5 жыл бұрын

    Great video Gavin, love your work. Although I'm a bit disappointed on the way the "Light Blaster" worked on your video. I just recently purchased one and could not get the results you achieved, had to return it.

  • @LORDOFDASITH
    @LORDOFDASITH5 жыл бұрын

    Gavin which light blaster kit is that light from ?

  • @markburger9784
    @markburger97846 жыл бұрын

    What was the name of the LED light you used? I can not find it anywhere.

  • @8GEEz
    @8GEEz6 жыл бұрын

    More more and more 🤙🏼👏🏼

  • @mariocarranza573
    @mariocarranza5736 жыл бұрын

    Great video my friend, what was the name of the (light blaster?) accessory that lights the background? This video is just what I was looking for today, many thanks I loved it.

  • @bellacavachon7510

    @bellacavachon7510

    6 жыл бұрын

    spiffygear.com/light-blaster/

  • @MarcelinoNogueiro
    @MarcelinoNogueiro6 жыл бұрын

    @thegavinhoey - Great video. I do have a question, the first set you indicated that CO2 was being used but it looks like she is using the Hurricane 1200 Fog Machine for all 3. I understand about the light and heavy fluids but how do you setup the Hurricane 1200 for CO2? Thanks.

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's CO2 effect smoke, not real CO2 )which is VERY hard to come by in the UK). It's called various names as mentioned at 2:28 :)

  • @barkyvonschnauzer2188
    @barkyvonschnauzer21885 жыл бұрын

    Where can we get that light blaster???

  • @rjhphotos
    @rjhphotos6 жыл бұрын

    What were those 2 lights you were using towards the end of the video??

  • @ScottRadfordChisholm
    @ScottRadfordChisholm6 жыл бұрын

    Gavin, thanks for that video. I wanted to have a go at using a smoke machine in our work / office studio. Was told by our landlords NO as they were unsure if smoke alarms would be affected. Any idea on this ??

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    6 жыл бұрын

    I took professional advice on this a few years back. The upshot was it probably won't set off most domestic smoke alarms but might set off optically triggered detectors.

  • @Skudiero
    @Skudiero6 жыл бұрын

    Model wow :)

  • @melomanAndrei-mb4zc
    @melomanAndrei-mb4zc6 жыл бұрын

    Круто спасибо за видео

  • @TheWaspist
    @TheWaspist5 жыл бұрын

    where can we get those led light in the background?

  • @massimoraffaelefavaloro4354
    @massimoraffaelefavaloro43546 жыл бұрын

    hi Gavin, I would like to buy a smoke machine but I'm afraid of ruining my camera and lenses !! What kind of smoke machine should I buy? In water, oil? I'm a little confused.

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the late reply. Look for water based smoke machines every time ;)

  • @aleksvei5981
    @aleksvei59816 жыл бұрын

    For the problem of focusing with a lot of smoke, wouldn't it be easier to use a manual lens, with no autofocus at all, while staying at the same distance from the subject?

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    6 жыл бұрын

    It might if you're happy to do so, my eye sight isn't that good ;)

  • @matthiascieslik5301
    @matthiascieslik53016 жыл бұрын

    great! i will do this for Interviews