Veteran at work! I'm not going to rent the Canon 85 1.2 because i know i'll probably buy it. hahaha Awesome work and always learning. Thank you
@DannyBatistaСағат бұрын
@@paul.ray_gray hahah! Be careful! I still prefer my 24-70 2.8 honestly. I’m just so more agile with it running around. I can’t deny how awesome this lens is though! The depth is definitely there
@muziflow7 сағат бұрын
What is yr lenses please
@DannyBatista6 сағат бұрын
www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/2870afs.htm do you have a Nikon f3?
@VinceBrown-u8f9 сағат бұрын
When are you gonna share this shoot?!!!😮😮😮😮😮
@user-bd3uz7ve4lКүн бұрын
Сцыкуха,боится зайти в воду Nicon super!,girles buteful !
@mohsenshahnazi5361Күн бұрын
1k Like
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
Oh snap! 1k Club!
@zappa0609Күн бұрын
Danny Batista Is it the best because it is 1.2? And how many 85's did you actually try before you came to this conclusion?
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
Over the last 20 years how many 85s have I used? Going with about 7 from different brands including Nikon. 1.2 means nothing to me, but holy hell this baby is SHARP at 1.2 as you can see. In fact, someone decided to mention that it’s clinical sharpness and quality and so it actually sucks to them. Interesting take… but I’ll accept it. 85 isn’t the only portrait lens obviously. If we include the brand new 135 plena, the long end of all the zooms I’ve used (70/75mm), 100-200mm on the 70-200’s and if you’re not too stingy on what a portrait lens is, 10 or so 50mm lenses, Then we can up the number of used lenses to a lot more than I care to count. This lens is sharp, built like a tank, smooth with autofocus in video, sexy looking, no fringing, and of course super creamy at 1.2. I’ll stick to my 24-70 2.8 for versatility though. 💪🏽💪🏽
@geekinrussiaКүн бұрын
Its def the best. I use it on my Z9. Simply the amazing!
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
I'm still a 24-70 2.8 kind of guy for the situations I get myself into, but I can't deny that sharp sharp 85mm 1.2 OUFFFFF!
@mareksykora3891Күн бұрын
tiger shark :) thx for the notes below, very useful
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
I got a lot of positive feedback about the notes! Do you think I should continue it? Also do you think there is any way to improve those notes?
@mareksykora389123 сағат бұрын
@@DannyBatista yep, continue, no need to improve anything, it's perfect now
@DPhotosКүн бұрын
It’s okay bro my most popular video got a lot of hate too. The shots look good keep up the good work!💯
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
I'm cool with the extra engagement, and I'm totally cool with constructive criticism with exact examples, otherwise you're just someone that has no business giving advice, you know? All good though - cant have the positive without the negative especially in a "sport" like photography, where everyone has their own style.
@DPhotosКүн бұрын
@@DannyBatista You are doing amazing work and ignore the haters because they’re a lot in these comments 😂
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
@@DPhotos yeah man I understood! I appreciate the love and was just mentioning how I usually think about the negative comments :) Let's goooooo!
@raywu6787Күн бұрын
You have the best camera, best lens, nice view, great photo skill, beautiful model. But, the color of the video is absolutely terrible wrong! You need a Directivity White Balance Filter.
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
@@raywu6787 thanks ray! I appreciate the feedback! You might not think that way if I hadn’t color graded the images in a certain look/grade. It makes the video grade stand out (in a potentially bad way) when the images are graded differently than the video. I appreciate the feedback and will adjust so it’s not an eye sore. I appreciate you.
@SUPERSTARSSTYLE1YOUTUBEКүн бұрын
great
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
Hey thanks mate! More photography related videos coming down the pipe
@timsolomon2840Күн бұрын
Thank you. Which your photos editor name?
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
@@timsolomon2840 the photos shown here aren’t edited except for color graded. I will also do skin retouch before delivering to the client. My editor workflow is Capture One Pro for raw edits -> Photoshop for skin retouch and compositing, etc -> then back to Capture one automatically for final color grade and adjustments and crop and comparing to other finished images in the set and then export from Capture One in whatever format I need
@timsolomon2840Күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista Omg! Thank you so much!
@irfanniazi5515Күн бұрын
i'm using canon 70d and 50mm 1.8mm
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
Nice! I used to use a nikon d70 that came out 10 years before the canon 70d. I shoot with a nikon f3 from the 80's now and love it. How can I help?
@dexterseamusgaming3338Күн бұрын
Man im quick to hate, but im telling you, this is great work!! Youre amazing!! Your shots are such an art!
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
Wait! Why are you quick to hate?! Ha! That’s an interesting thing to admit but I appreciate the compliment! If you have any hateful things to say, tell me them constructively and I’m happy to improve 🤝🏾Thanks for taking the time to comment! I appreciate it for sure 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤛🏽🤘🏽💪🏽
@ronnie112ronКүн бұрын
good one
@DannyBatistaКүн бұрын
Thanks! Is there any specific setup from this part that you found most helpful for your own photoshoots? Or most interesting? Maybe something where you thought "why would he do that?"
@FierceSleepingDog2 күн бұрын
Nice video. Thanks.
@DannyBatista2 күн бұрын
Absolutely! Happy to help with this little mini segment from the entire photoshoot/video shoot. Do you shoot anything similar?
@FierceSleepingDog2 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista I don't. I shoot almost every genre except portraits. It's my Achilles Heal so to speak, so listening to how you set up the shot and what you look for is educational.
@DannyBatista2 күн бұрын
@@FierceSleepingDog nice! The other industries I shoot professionally are food, luxury real estate, automotive, and some product on occasion. Usually I’m mixing all those together with portraiture for lifestyle commercial photography and videography work, so it all ties in nicely.
@WassimJelassi2 күн бұрын
Have the Z9, Nikon did a fantastic job
@DannyBatista2 күн бұрын
Oh yeah they did! Z9 is too massive for the projects I find myself on in different countries, but the z9 and z8 are epic for sure. The z6iii I just picked up is crazy good in the noise to ISO range. Less noise reduction needed for sure, in the same situations
@user-oz2qo4xb1t2 күн бұрын
It's like a scene from the movie "Crocodile" Dundee :)
@DannyBatista2 күн бұрын
Ha! Pretty damn close! No visible crocs in this one though 🫠🫠🫠
@user-oz2qo4xb1t2 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista Very beautiful photos! Good luck!
@AbimaelOrtiz2 күн бұрын
In this case, she is lying on the floor, there is practically no separation from the background. Why did you opt for an aperture of 1.2? I understand that the focus is on the face but why lose detail of the rest of the body? I am aware that it is a creative decision. But why did you make that creative decision? Did you take photos with another aperture in that session? Beautiful photos, by the way.
@DannyBatista2 күн бұрын
Hey Abimael, the reason is specifically so you all can see those downfalls, pros, and cons, and decide if you like the focus fall off of this prime lens. I'm a 24-70 2.8 zoom lens shooter all day every day, and love 2.8 aperture as well for most portrait scenarios. You may be surprised, but the second I posted part 1 a couple of weeks ago, where I used 2.8 primarily on the 85mm, to keep the rest of the body in tact, I got attacked for not using the most wide open I could. Either way I can't impress, or please everyone and I fully agree with you and typically don't care to shoot wide open like I did here on this very sharp 85mm prime lens. Like it's almost too sharp. Your eye is great but most people don't see what you see and just see that creamy background. It was a good fun lens test and nice to see the advantages and disadvantages.
@AbimaelOrtiz2 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista I understand what you're saying. I am one of those who think that the aperture of the lens should be used with intention and purpose like any other element of composition. I asked you because I wanted to know what your intention was and now I understand. I really like your work and I hope to see much more of your videos.
@calo993 күн бұрын
Love the video bro, make one with a non professional woman, it will be awesome, waiting for part III
@DannyBatista2 күн бұрын
Hey friend! I’ve done a ton of videos like that for my gold members on dannybatista.com/learn where they ask for help I’m with workflows that work for subjects that do not model. It was super helpful for all of them and they are able to now work with people in a variety of scenarios for this photoshoots. I go over a complete workflow that helps make it easy for you and the subject! Covering which focal lengths to start with first, different directions you can give, how to use your surroundings to your advantage (and the subject’s) advantage. All kinds of great advice! If you have specific scenario feel free to ask for a custom vid and I’ll make it for you!
@mrblackbond3 күн бұрын
what a location! great shots. great model. great video.
@DannyBatista3 күн бұрын
Thanks fam! It’s actually one of my fave locations to film and photograph at these days because no one bugs us.
@Xavier.Studios3 күн бұрын
I have a 85mm 1.4 that I use a lot. I love that lens. Keep up the great work Danny
@DannyBatista3 күн бұрын
My biggest gripe will just be being stuck to that one focal length. I prefer getting wide in a lot of the story telling I do, so the 24-70 2.8 still has my heart from a photography and videography stand point. You can’t deny how sharp this lens is though. It’s definitely nice to have the separation from the background as well.
@Xavier.Studios3 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista truth, I usually pair my 85 with my 24-70 on a second body. Always have that thing on me!
@bruno_dias3 күн бұрын
This is as hypocrite as you can get. Take the girl and put a fat guy, and then let's see how many views you get...
@steverealtyandfinance81713 күн бұрын
gorgeous model!
@DannyBatista3 күн бұрын
Nanette is an awesome model to work with for portraits and she’s a great actress. She works on a lot of different commercials as well. I shoot with and post a lot amazing people like her on my insta : Instagram.com/dannybatista
@RecluseNotes3 күн бұрын
Big thank's to Leica M that they have so small portrait lenses)))
@DannyBatista3 күн бұрын
I can see that as a definite plus side! Being able to achieve similar, same, or better results with a smaller lens package. That’s definitely a win in my photo book!
@mainmain53033 күн бұрын
what else was she in the end other than a pretty girl in a towel?
@jhonesreece49463 күн бұрын
Please you Can remake the color grading in DaVinci resolve please 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@DannyBatista3 күн бұрын
@@jhonesreece4946 hi my friend! Ill have some breakdowns in the future for specific things I do for clients sure, but if you ever need anything specific and would like me to use your footage to show you my workflow immediately just for you, I do all that daily on dannybatista.com/learn in custom videos you can request! Always here to help!🙌🏽🙌🏽
@Bollywoodhollywood20233 күн бұрын
😂😂😂 ? I can’t see anything special. Below average shots of an above average model 😂😂
@DannyBatista3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! The title didn’t mention anything about special photos, so looks like you’re in the right place and it was a winner✅✅! Nanette is awesome for sure!
@Bollywoodhollywood20233 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista 👍👍👍👌👌
@mithrastemplar3 күн бұрын
ISO 32?
@DannyBatista3 күн бұрын
@@mithrastemplar Nikon, mate🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾. It’s just low 1 and low 2 that are options on Nikons. Exif shows ISO 32 and ISO 64
@mithrastemplar3 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista yeah, just curious as to why chose to use that setting, with a polarizer (which does cut out a certain amount of light) and a shutter that goes to 1/32000. even for f/1.2, would think that would be enough. Must have been really bright. The pictures are great and its an engaging style of BTS
@DannyBatista3 күн бұрын
@@mithrastemplarabsolutely, there was still plenty of room to just speed up my shutter and I could have stuck to ISO 100 like usual. The polarizer cuts about 1.3 stops of light so there’s even more room to just go to 1/2500 or 1/3000 to compensate and not have to worry about adjusting my ISO lower. It’s just a habit I would say. I’m typically at ISO 100 in most hot and sweaty and blistering sunny cases. 🤘🏽
@photoimaginator3 күн бұрын
フードはつけないの? それとも忘れたのですか?
@DannyBatista3 күн бұрын
I do use a lens hood in 99% of the cases I’m filming or photographing. When you’re filming a KZread video and running around like crazy, you forget 😂
@JacklynLune.Photos4 күн бұрын
He's not even good... JK. Danny you the best, loved how you explained everything in detail. I loved the way you showed the photos in the video too, very creative! The model was fabulous too and your teamwork shows!
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Thanks J! Appreciate the feedback. Always interested in improving so if something feels out of place with how I’m presenting the photographs or the retouching or any ideas in general, always let me know 🤘🏽
@camloff4 күн бұрын
Nice model to help. WOW ... 85 mm 1.2S.
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
It’s tack sharp! According to someone in the comments it’s too clinical… I mean you can’t please everyone!
@Justmakesomenoiz2 күн бұрын
Sometimes it's to sharp. I loved using my sigma 105/1.4 on rhe r6 and also sigmas 85/1.4 art yes they are ef lenses but man do they produce quality images. Specially the 105. That is the best portrait lens in my opinion just regret it so much that I sold it. Trying to find another one but no lunch yet. My dream lens would easily be the eye of sauron 200/1.8 that's a beast of a lens.
@RylloMusic4 күн бұрын
If you’re getting hate you’re doing great. You’ve single handedly upped my skill level, income, and made me more confident in almost any situation with a camera by teaching fundamentals and concepts that most overlook. I dig the behind the scenes showing how you conduct. Do more 🤘
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Yes sir! Always here to help you! I’m love hearing the success stories and look forward to continuing to offer help where I can!
@Mike-qo8nm4 күн бұрын
Awesome stuff!!!Honestly was shocked with the small amount of subscribers you have. This stuff is gold especially for people that aren't yet comfortable with directing people.
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Thanks! I just haven’t put much time into KZread due to all the other avenues and platforms I use, and also making sure my private memberships/mentorship site is always filled with golden nuggets. Now I’m trying segment my time more into KZread to help reach more people provide them with as much free knowledge as possible while still making sure my heavy in detail retouching, directing, and shooting content is going to my site. I appreciate the feedback! Always feel free to tell me what you feel would be better or best if you ever see something odd or not watchable.
@lookid4 күн бұрын
honestly, nobody cares about lens 🙃
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
She’s an awesome person to work with in front of the camera!
@gregorykportraits4 күн бұрын
Using the CPL filter to manage the highlights is a golden nugget of info and I'll def try it. I've used it for other reasons (glare on glass/blue skies) but not to tone down highlights on skin. Enjoyed the video!
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Hey man! Yeah I’ve been screaming about a CPL for this for ages!! It’s so awesome to be able to limit the highlights vs taking down your exposure to try and control highlights in portraits. Which CPL do you own?
@gregorykportraits4 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista not the Polar Pro LOL it's a cheaper K&F Concept CPL, works pretty good though shooting outdoors to bring out the blue skies - remembering to turn it to the proper position while shooting is the most difficult part of using it. 😂
@pentagramyt4174 күн бұрын
I really wish, people stop over photoshoping women, because they REALLY forgot how they look like.. They want to look like on that photo, but in reality THEY ARE NOT. Then some percive themselfs as beautifull models, and got offended when someone says a truth statement about "X, Y, Z " things. Then in the future, they are going to watch their photos and admire "how young and beauty they were", meanwhile they were not like that even once. Each photo was made by smartphone filter anyway, or photographer edited that hardly to put texutre down, or edited this or that. They WANT to feel beautifull, without accepting what they really are. And they have no clue how important it really is! I am not shocked they are obssesed about that, because it leads to depression really hard. Photo sessions should not be about blurring background all the way, and photo editing their imperfections, but photographing yourself for future memories in places you want to recall...
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
This all stemmed from showing that you can correct the not so attractive shadows on her face based on the direction she turned in that one photo in capture One? No other photo in this entire video was edited. Totally agree on the blurred background. It’s not my fave thing, but this video is literally me using a 1.2 aperture 85mm lens to show what it can do - because people have those questions.
@AQI11A4 күн бұрын
This was very hard to watch
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Because of the girl? Because of the edit? Because of the way I edited it? Because of the audio? Feel free to let it out here in the comment. I can only get better if you let me know - let it rip, potato chip!
@pariharediting55194 күн бұрын
Great Work!
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Hey thanks! I appreciate it! Anything in particular you’d like to see in the future?
@imjesusmgarcia19974 күн бұрын
These photos were really nice bro. Do you have a video showing how YOU retouch?
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Yo Jesús! I have almost 100 videos showing how I retouch, and I provide you my action, and walk you through it, and then show you how versatile that retouching method is over a ton of different scenarios. You can stream the videos on my site at dannybatista.com/learn and I added a discount code to my previous videos and in the description of this video. If you’re a gold member you can even send me your photos and I show you how I do what I do on your own work every single month in personalized videos on top of all the video tutorials I add each month.
@chriswittstruck2824 күн бұрын
Nice vid thanks! Subbed.
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Always here to help! If you want an in depth free walk through on how I work with OCF and natural light you can check out dannybatista.com/learn and there is an option for a free video on the left. Let me know if you don't see it!
@saucelove4 күн бұрын
Ty! I prefer the harsh light with all those shadows, you have more control of the sudden sunlight. The shadows really say a whole lot on the model/style of photography! Just beautiful as usual! I’m enjoying my new Z7II & Plena lens. It’s incredible!
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
@@saucelove ah nice! I don’t plan on getting g the plena since I love my 24-70 2.8S zoom for everything I do, but I’m sure it’s a beast! I’m glad you dig the style - this is basically what my entire instagram is from the past 7 years or so. If you want to stay in touch in the DM’s for sure reach out there!
@saucelove4 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista sure of course. The 24-70mm is $400 off now. Yikes! I want want! I’ll send a sample of my Plena lens.
@jourendy5 күн бұрын
First time on your channel and it is amazing keep up the good work
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Hey J! Glad you appreciate it! If you want more in depth stuff let me know! I have a free walk through video of how I work with OCF and natural light on dannybatista.com/learn . Check it out when you get a sec!
@prikxoxxo77785 күн бұрын
For makeup videos we shall use nd or cpl ?
@DannyBatista4 күн бұрын
Circular Polarizers are not used to affect exposure, even though they do limit a little bit of light. Their purpose is to cut reflection and glare on any surface, including skin, which will help increase saturation and show the true color of the subject. If you're doing video you want a variable ND so you can adjust the exposure while keeping your settings at or around the 180 shutter degree angle. For example, if you 're shooting at 60fps, you want your shutter to be 1/125. Odds are you won't be able to do this unless you use a very stopped down aperture f8-10 for example (which would be beneficial for crisp and clear video from front to back of face). The ultimate solution would be a circular polarizer and variable nd combo. These exist: www.polarpro.com/products/chroma-vndpl-filter?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=21290652662&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwhvi0BhA4EiwAX25ujz-Oz46olqvTYVyTif13yyAI5V00ji0nrhOAZWAkMu80Las4ckkqHhoCPNEQAvD_BwE but they also have a bit of a mist as well, which creates a tiny bit of bloom in the highlights. Let me know if that helps or you'd like other input!
@prikxoxxo77784 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista but ppl are saying nd filters are meant to cut the extreme sun exposure n cpl for light reflection ..for making light softer on skin n reducing brighter harsh shine on face which filter should i use ?
@DannyBatista20 сағат бұрын
@@prikxoxxo7778 Yes you are correct both of those statements are what I mentioned. A ND has nothing to do with blocking extreme sun exposure. It simply blocks light up to a certain amount per level of ND you get. Do you need to block light? Is there a reason the ligth will be too bright with what you're doing? Can you not adjust your camera settings to get the correct exposure? If so, then you dont need an ND. Look up the 180 rule on youtube. If tyou want to stick to the 180 rule odds are you are going to need an ND. An ND has nothing to do with what a CPL does, as you've mentioned. It's literally a different kind of filter for different kinds of effects. If you need to soften skin, and remove harsh reflections then get a CPL. If you need to block light, then ALSO get an ND. DO NOT buy cheap filters.
@user-yg7ic7ju9j5 күн бұрын
It’s funny how he thinks he is giving some masterclass in photography, but when you look at the pictures it’s crap!
@southbridgeforestHOA5 күн бұрын
at least he's trying. lets see your free videos to help others
@MarcoCastro4 күн бұрын
Hi there, it’s easy to criticize someone’s efforts from behind an anonymous account. The internet often allows people to say things they wouldn’t in person. Despite the negativity, your comments do contribute to engagement. Let’s try to keep the discussion respectful and constructive.
@03LilShaun5 күн бұрын
Loving the color grading en the pictures Mate, where can I find the Lut?
@DannyBatista5 күн бұрын
@@03LilShaun no luts my friend! This is color editor, and color balance. I do have color grade presets for LR and C1 that I’m always updating on dannybatista.com/learn for gold members only like mentioned in the video though!
@Photomeike5 күн бұрын
Amazing work. Top tier and the model is chefs kiss 👌🏾.
@DannyBatista5 күн бұрын
Thanks man! She’s a great model to work with always! Video shoot coming up next!
@marqman055 күн бұрын
Great video. I ended up getting the 135 1.8 and it's amazing but super tight in certain situations. Hope you are enjoying the nikon z8.
@DannyBatista5 күн бұрын
The z8 has been great to me, most importantly for video in all the industries I work in. I just picked up the z6iii as the little brother to the z8. Should I show the rig?👀👀 Yeah I don’t like long lenses honestly. This 85 creates some nice separation from the background but is still prefer the 24-70 2.8 for a versatility stand point
@marqman055 күн бұрын
@@DannyBatista yeah show use the rig and some of your work on the z6III. I am thinking of getting that or the zf for travel.
@DannyBatista20 сағат бұрын
@@marqman05 I mean the z6iii rivals the zf if we're talking about a video camera. the zf is compact compratively. I wouldn't get the zf if I was trying to capture video (for one it doesn't do internal raw video and only has an sd card slot.) But if you're just running around snapping some pics and a couple quick little vids then itll be fine for that. You definitely don't want to rig out a zf
@trinicapone5 күн бұрын
Dope as always!
@DannyBatista5 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!!
@JulianLallo5 күн бұрын
Nicely done my man! Love the pop up notes!
@DannyBatista5 күн бұрын
Everyone in the last video said they got some good nuggets from that, so I had to keep it going. I’m glad you dig it, you are definitely upper tier photographer, so I appreciate you stopping by!
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Veteran at work! I'm not going to rent the Canon 85 1.2 because i know i'll probably buy it. hahaha Awesome work and always learning. Thank you
@@paul.ray_gray hahah! Be careful! I still prefer my 24-70 2.8 honestly. I’m just so more agile with it running around. I can’t deny how awesome this lens is though! The depth is definitely there
What is yr lenses please
www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/2870afs.htm do you have a Nikon f3?
When are you gonna share this shoot?!!!😮😮😮😮😮
Сцыкуха,боится зайти в воду Nicon super!,girles buteful !
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Danny Batista Is it the best because it is 1.2? And how many 85's did you actually try before you came to this conclusion?
Over the last 20 years how many 85s have I used? Going with about 7 from different brands including Nikon. 1.2 means nothing to me, but holy hell this baby is SHARP at 1.2 as you can see. In fact, someone decided to mention that it’s clinical sharpness and quality and so it actually sucks to them. Interesting take… but I’ll accept it. 85 isn’t the only portrait lens obviously. If we include the brand new 135 plena, the long end of all the zooms I’ve used (70/75mm), 100-200mm on the 70-200’s and if you’re not too stingy on what a portrait lens is, 10 or so 50mm lenses, Then we can up the number of used lenses to a lot more than I care to count. This lens is sharp, built like a tank, smooth with autofocus in video, sexy looking, no fringing, and of course super creamy at 1.2. I’ll stick to my 24-70 2.8 for versatility though. 💪🏽💪🏽
Its def the best. I use it on my Z9. Simply the amazing!
I'm still a 24-70 2.8 kind of guy for the situations I get myself into, but I can't deny that sharp sharp 85mm 1.2 OUFFFFF!
tiger shark :) thx for the notes below, very useful
I got a lot of positive feedback about the notes! Do you think I should continue it? Also do you think there is any way to improve those notes?
@@DannyBatista yep, continue, no need to improve anything, it's perfect now
It’s okay bro my most popular video got a lot of hate too. The shots look good keep up the good work!💯
I'm cool with the extra engagement, and I'm totally cool with constructive criticism with exact examples, otherwise you're just someone that has no business giving advice, you know? All good though - cant have the positive without the negative especially in a "sport" like photography, where everyone has their own style.
@@DannyBatista You are doing amazing work and ignore the haters because they’re a lot in these comments 😂
@@DPhotos yeah man I understood! I appreciate the love and was just mentioning how I usually think about the negative comments :) Let's goooooo!
You have the best camera, best lens, nice view, great photo skill, beautiful model. But, the color of the video is absolutely terrible wrong! You need a Directivity White Balance Filter.
@@raywu6787 thanks ray! I appreciate the feedback! You might not think that way if I hadn’t color graded the images in a certain look/grade. It makes the video grade stand out (in a potentially bad way) when the images are graded differently than the video. I appreciate the feedback and will adjust so it’s not an eye sore. I appreciate you.
great
Hey thanks mate! More photography related videos coming down the pipe
Thank you. Which your photos editor name?
@@timsolomon2840 the photos shown here aren’t edited except for color graded. I will also do skin retouch before delivering to the client. My editor workflow is Capture One Pro for raw edits -> Photoshop for skin retouch and compositing, etc -> then back to Capture one automatically for final color grade and adjustments and crop and comparing to other finished images in the set and then export from Capture One in whatever format I need
@@DannyBatista Omg! Thank you so much!
i'm using canon 70d and 50mm 1.8mm
Nice! I used to use a nikon d70 that came out 10 years before the canon 70d. I shoot with a nikon f3 from the 80's now and love it. How can I help?
Man im quick to hate, but im telling you, this is great work!! Youre amazing!! Your shots are such an art!
Wait! Why are you quick to hate?! Ha! That’s an interesting thing to admit but I appreciate the compliment! If you have any hateful things to say, tell me them constructively and I’m happy to improve 🤝🏾Thanks for taking the time to comment! I appreciate it for sure 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤛🏽🤘🏽💪🏽
good one
Thanks! Is there any specific setup from this part that you found most helpful for your own photoshoots? Or most interesting? Maybe something where you thought "why would he do that?"
Nice video. Thanks.
Absolutely! Happy to help with this little mini segment from the entire photoshoot/video shoot. Do you shoot anything similar?
@@DannyBatista I don't. I shoot almost every genre except portraits. It's my Achilles Heal so to speak, so listening to how you set up the shot and what you look for is educational.
@@FierceSleepingDog nice! The other industries I shoot professionally are food, luxury real estate, automotive, and some product on occasion. Usually I’m mixing all those together with portraiture for lifestyle commercial photography and videography work, so it all ties in nicely.
Have the Z9, Nikon did a fantastic job
Oh yeah they did! Z9 is too massive for the projects I find myself on in different countries, but the z9 and z8 are epic for sure. The z6iii I just picked up is crazy good in the noise to ISO range. Less noise reduction needed for sure, in the same situations
It's like a scene from the movie "Crocodile" Dundee :)
Ha! Pretty damn close! No visible crocs in this one though 🫠🫠🫠
@@DannyBatista Very beautiful photos! Good luck!
In this case, she is lying on the floor, there is practically no separation from the background. Why did you opt for an aperture of 1.2? I understand that the focus is on the face but why lose detail of the rest of the body? I am aware that it is a creative decision. But why did you make that creative decision? Did you take photos with another aperture in that session? Beautiful photos, by the way.
Hey Abimael, the reason is specifically so you all can see those downfalls, pros, and cons, and decide if you like the focus fall off of this prime lens. I'm a 24-70 2.8 zoom lens shooter all day every day, and love 2.8 aperture as well for most portrait scenarios. You may be surprised, but the second I posted part 1 a couple of weeks ago, where I used 2.8 primarily on the 85mm, to keep the rest of the body in tact, I got attacked for not using the most wide open I could. Either way I can't impress, or please everyone and I fully agree with you and typically don't care to shoot wide open like I did here on this very sharp 85mm prime lens. Like it's almost too sharp. Your eye is great but most people don't see what you see and just see that creamy background. It was a good fun lens test and nice to see the advantages and disadvantages.
@@DannyBatista I understand what you're saying. I am one of those who think that the aperture of the lens should be used with intention and purpose like any other element of composition. I asked you because I wanted to know what your intention was and now I understand. I really like your work and I hope to see much more of your videos.
Love the video bro, make one with a non professional woman, it will be awesome, waiting for part III
Hey friend! I’ve done a ton of videos like that for my gold members on dannybatista.com/learn where they ask for help I’m with workflows that work for subjects that do not model. It was super helpful for all of them and they are able to now work with people in a variety of scenarios for this photoshoots. I go over a complete workflow that helps make it easy for you and the subject! Covering which focal lengths to start with first, different directions you can give, how to use your surroundings to your advantage (and the subject’s) advantage. All kinds of great advice! If you have specific scenario feel free to ask for a custom vid and I’ll make it for you!
what a location! great shots. great model. great video.
Thanks fam! It’s actually one of my fave locations to film and photograph at these days because no one bugs us.
I have a 85mm 1.4 that I use a lot. I love that lens. Keep up the great work Danny
My biggest gripe will just be being stuck to that one focal length. I prefer getting wide in a lot of the story telling I do, so the 24-70 2.8 still has my heart from a photography and videography stand point. You can’t deny how sharp this lens is though. It’s definitely nice to have the separation from the background as well.
@@DannyBatista truth, I usually pair my 85 with my 24-70 on a second body. Always have that thing on me!
This is as hypocrite as you can get. Take the girl and put a fat guy, and then let's see how many views you get...
gorgeous model!
Nanette is an awesome model to work with for portraits and she’s a great actress. She works on a lot of different commercials as well. I shoot with and post a lot amazing people like her on my insta : Instagram.com/dannybatista
Big thank's to Leica M that they have so small portrait lenses)))
I can see that as a definite plus side! Being able to achieve similar, same, or better results with a smaller lens package. That’s definitely a win in my photo book!
what else was she in the end other than a pretty girl in a towel?
Please you Can remake the color grading in DaVinci resolve please 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@jhonesreece4946 hi my friend! Ill have some breakdowns in the future for specific things I do for clients sure, but if you ever need anything specific and would like me to use your footage to show you my workflow immediately just for you, I do all that daily on dannybatista.com/learn in custom videos you can request! Always here to help!🙌🏽🙌🏽
😂😂😂 ? I can’t see anything special. Below average shots of an above average model 😂😂
Thanks for watching! The title didn’t mention anything about special photos, so looks like you’re in the right place and it was a winner✅✅! Nanette is awesome for sure!
@@DannyBatista 👍👍👍👌👌
ISO 32?
@@mithrastemplar Nikon, mate🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾. It’s just low 1 and low 2 that are options on Nikons. Exif shows ISO 32 and ISO 64
@@DannyBatista yeah, just curious as to why chose to use that setting, with a polarizer (which does cut out a certain amount of light) and a shutter that goes to 1/32000. even for f/1.2, would think that would be enough. Must have been really bright. The pictures are great and its an engaging style of BTS
@@mithrastemplarabsolutely, there was still plenty of room to just speed up my shutter and I could have stuck to ISO 100 like usual. The polarizer cuts about 1.3 stops of light so there’s even more room to just go to 1/2500 or 1/3000 to compensate and not have to worry about adjusting my ISO lower. It’s just a habit I would say. I’m typically at ISO 100 in most hot and sweaty and blistering sunny cases. 🤘🏽
フードはつけないの? それとも忘れたのですか?
I do use a lens hood in 99% of the cases I’m filming or photographing. When you’re filming a KZread video and running around like crazy, you forget 😂
He's not even good... JK. Danny you the best, loved how you explained everything in detail. I loved the way you showed the photos in the video too, very creative! The model was fabulous too and your teamwork shows!
Thanks J! Appreciate the feedback. Always interested in improving so if something feels out of place with how I’m presenting the photographs or the retouching or any ideas in general, always let me know 🤘🏽
Nice model to help. WOW ... 85 mm 1.2S.
It’s tack sharp! According to someone in the comments it’s too clinical… I mean you can’t please everyone!
Sometimes it's to sharp. I loved using my sigma 105/1.4 on rhe r6 and also sigmas 85/1.4 art yes they are ef lenses but man do they produce quality images. Specially the 105. That is the best portrait lens in my opinion just regret it so much that I sold it. Trying to find another one but no lunch yet. My dream lens would easily be the eye of sauron 200/1.8 that's a beast of a lens.
If you’re getting hate you’re doing great. You’ve single handedly upped my skill level, income, and made me more confident in almost any situation with a camera by teaching fundamentals and concepts that most overlook. I dig the behind the scenes showing how you conduct. Do more 🤘
Yes sir! Always here to help you! I’m love hearing the success stories and look forward to continuing to offer help where I can!
Awesome stuff!!!Honestly was shocked with the small amount of subscribers you have. This stuff is gold especially for people that aren't yet comfortable with directing people.
Thanks! I just haven’t put much time into KZread due to all the other avenues and platforms I use, and also making sure my private memberships/mentorship site is always filled with golden nuggets. Now I’m trying segment my time more into KZread to help reach more people provide them with as much free knowledge as possible while still making sure my heavy in detail retouching, directing, and shooting content is going to my site. I appreciate the feedback! Always feel free to tell me what you feel would be better or best if you ever see something odd or not watchable.
honestly, nobody cares about lens 🙃
She’s an awesome person to work with in front of the camera!
Using the CPL filter to manage the highlights is a golden nugget of info and I'll def try it. I've used it for other reasons (glare on glass/blue skies) but not to tone down highlights on skin. Enjoyed the video!
Hey man! Yeah I’ve been screaming about a CPL for this for ages!! It’s so awesome to be able to limit the highlights vs taking down your exposure to try and control highlights in portraits. Which CPL do you own?
@@DannyBatista not the Polar Pro LOL it's a cheaper K&F Concept CPL, works pretty good though shooting outdoors to bring out the blue skies - remembering to turn it to the proper position while shooting is the most difficult part of using it. 😂
I really wish, people stop over photoshoping women, because they REALLY forgot how they look like.. They want to look like on that photo, but in reality THEY ARE NOT. Then some percive themselfs as beautifull models, and got offended when someone says a truth statement about "X, Y, Z " things. Then in the future, they are going to watch their photos and admire "how young and beauty they were", meanwhile they were not like that even once. Each photo was made by smartphone filter anyway, or photographer edited that hardly to put texutre down, or edited this or that. They WANT to feel beautifull, without accepting what they really are. And they have no clue how important it really is! I am not shocked they are obssesed about that, because it leads to depression really hard. Photo sessions should not be about blurring background all the way, and photo editing their imperfections, but photographing yourself for future memories in places you want to recall...
This all stemmed from showing that you can correct the not so attractive shadows on her face based on the direction she turned in that one photo in capture One? No other photo in this entire video was edited. Totally agree on the blurred background. It’s not my fave thing, but this video is literally me using a 1.2 aperture 85mm lens to show what it can do - because people have those questions.
This was very hard to watch
Because of the girl? Because of the edit? Because of the way I edited it? Because of the audio? Feel free to let it out here in the comment. I can only get better if you let me know - let it rip, potato chip!
Great Work!
Hey thanks! I appreciate it! Anything in particular you’d like to see in the future?
These photos were really nice bro. Do you have a video showing how YOU retouch?
Yo Jesús! I have almost 100 videos showing how I retouch, and I provide you my action, and walk you through it, and then show you how versatile that retouching method is over a ton of different scenarios. You can stream the videos on my site at dannybatista.com/learn and I added a discount code to my previous videos and in the description of this video. If you’re a gold member you can even send me your photos and I show you how I do what I do on your own work every single month in personalized videos on top of all the video tutorials I add each month.
Nice vid thanks! Subbed.
Always here to help! If you want an in depth free walk through on how I work with OCF and natural light you can check out dannybatista.com/learn and there is an option for a free video on the left. Let me know if you don't see it!
Ty! I prefer the harsh light with all those shadows, you have more control of the sudden sunlight. The shadows really say a whole lot on the model/style of photography! Just beautiful as usual! I’m enjoying my new Z7II & Plena lens. It’s incredible!
@@saucelove ah nice! I don’t plan on getting g the plena since I love my 24-70 2.8S zoom for everything I do, but I’m sure it’s a beast! I’m glad you dig the style - this is basically what my entire instagram is from the past 7 years or so. If you want to stay in touch in the DM’s for sure reach out there!
@@DannyBatista sure of course. The 24-70mm is $400 off now. Yikes! I want want! I’ll send a sample of my Plena lens.
First time on your channel and it is amazing keep up the good work
Hey J! Glad you appreciate it! If you want more in depth stuff let me know! I have a free walk through video of how I work with OCF and natural light on dannybatista.com/learn . Check it out when you get a sec!
For makeup videos we shall use nd or cpl ?
Circular Polarizers are not used to affect exposure, even though they do limit a little bit of light. Their purpose is to cut reflection and glare on any surface, including skin, which will help increase saturation and show the true color of the subject. If you're doing video you want a variable ND so you can adjust the exposure while keeping your settings at or around the 180 shutter degree angle. For example, if you 're shooting at 60fps, you want your shutter to be 1/125. Odds are you won't be able to do this unless you use a very stopped down aperture f8-10 for example (which would be beneficial for crisp and clear video from front to back of face). The ultimate solution would be a circular polarizer and variable nd combo. These exist: www.polarpro.com/products/chroma-vndpl-filter?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=21290652662&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwhvi0BhA4EiwAX25ujz-Oz46olqvTYVyTif13yyAI5V00ji0nrhOAZWAkMu80Las4ckkqHhoCPNEQAvD_BwE but they also have a bit of a mist as well, which creates a tiny bit of bloom in the highlights. Let me know if that helps or you'd like other input!
@@DannyBatista but ppl are saying nd filters are meant to cut the extreme sun exposure n cpl for light reflection ..for making light softer on skin n reducing brighter harsh shine on face which filter should i use ?
@@prikxoxxo7778 Yes you are correct both of those statements are what I mentioned. A ND has nothing to do with blocking extreme sun exposure. It simply blocks light up to a certain amount per level of ND you get. Do you need to block light? Is there a reason the ligth will be too bright with what you're doing? Can you not adjust your camera settings to get the correct exposure? If so, then you dont need an ND. Look up the 180 rule on youtube. If tyou want to stick to the 180 rule odds are you are going to need an ND. An ND has nothing to do with what a CPL does, as you've mentioned. It's literally a different kind of filter for different kinds of effects. If you need to soften skin, and remove harsh reflections then get a CPL. If you need to block light, then ALSO get an ND. DO NOT buy cheap filters.
It’s funny how he thinks he is giving some masterclass in photography, but when you look at the pictures it’s crap!
at least he's trying. lets see your free videos to help others
Hi there, it’s easy to criticize someone’s efforts from behind an anonymous account. The internet often allows people to say things they wouldn’t in person. Despite the negativity, your comments do contribute to engagement. Let’s try to keep the discussion respectful and constructive.
Loving the color grading en the pictures Mate, where can I find the Lut?
@@03LilShaun no luts my friend! This is color editor, and color balance. I do have color grade presets for LR and C1 that I’m always updating on dannybatista.com/learn for gold members only like mentioned in the video though!
Amazing work. Top tier and the model is chefs kiss 👌🏾.
Thanks man! She’s a great model to work with always! Video shoot coming up next!
Great video. I ended up getting the 135 1.8 and it's amazing but super tight in certain situations. Hope you are enjoying the nikon z8.
The z8 has been great to me, most importantly for video in all the industries I work in. I just picked up the z6iii as the little brother to the z8. Should I show the rig?👀👀 Yeah I don’t like long lenses honestly. This 85 creates some nice separation from the background but is still prefer the 24-70 2.8 for a versatility stand point
@@DannyBatista yeah show use the rig and some of your work on the z6III. I am thinking of getting that or the zf for travel.
@@marqman05 I mean the z6iii rivals the zf if we're talking about a video camera. the zf is compact compratively. I wouldn't get the zf if I was trying to capture video (for one it doesn't do internal raw video and only has an sd card slot.) But if you're just running around snapping some pics and a couple quick little vids then itll be fine for that. You definitely don't want to rig out a zf
Dope as always!
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Nicely done my man! Love the pop up notes!
Everyone in the last video said they got some good nuggets from that, so I had to keep it going. I’m glad you dig it, you are definitely upper tier photographer, so I appreciate you stopping by!