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Anatomy of a shoot

Tim Armes

New member
Hi all,

I had a great time creating this image last week.

TennisComposition.jpg


For those who are interested I've just written a blog post explaining the entire shoot from concept to post-production.

Regards,

Tim
 

nicolas claris

OPF Co-founder/Administrator
Hi Tim
amazing shot and very nice work!

I have read your article, kudos for this clear explanation and for sharing as well :)

One thing though, have you considered shooting your model from above?
Then you wouldn not have nedd the mastresses and the difficulties of the horizontal jump.
She could have jumped vertically (a few centimeters would have been enough)…

Just some thoughts, again: pretty good job!
 

Tim Armes

New member
Hi Tim
One thing though, have you considered shooting your model from above?
Then you wouldn not have nedd the mastresses and the difficulties of the horizontal jump.
She could have jumped vertically (a few centimeters would have been enough)…

Just some thoughts, again: pretty good job!

Hi Nicolas,

Thanks for your comments.

To answer your question, it's all in the details. When jumping vertically the body wouldn't have taken on the right form, the clothes and hair wouldn't have fallen correctly, and it would have made positioning the flash all the harder.

Tim
 

nicolas claris

OPF Co-founder/Administrator
Hi Nicolas,

Thanks for your comments.

To answer your question, it's all in the details. When jumping vertically the body wouldn't have taken on the right form, the clothe and hair wouldn't have fallen correctly, and it would have made positioning the flash all the harder.

Tim

you're right of course… too quick thinking of mine!
 

janet Smith

pro member
Hi Tim

I think this is wonderful - very well done!

I clicked on your post and this exciting, dynamic, energising image leaped out from the screen, another shot that drew a "wow" and Paul peering over my shoulder, the inevitable "wow" came from him too!!! I'm an ex squash player, so I relished your action packed racket sport shot!

Fascinating reading your blog about how you created it, thank you for sharing this with us, brightened my morning!
 

Umesh Bhatt

New member
Excellent shot and thanks for sharing your workflow...its has high educational content. The slight tilt in horizon works very well....
 
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