Friday, 1 April 2011

What do you want from a workshop?

We all ask ourselves this question from time to time. And the answer is surprisingly simple; a set of tools that I can use, again and again. Not a manual that I might flick through once and then consign to a shelf in the study. Glyn Dewis' workshop did not fall into this category; not by along shot.

This was a tester; myself and six other photographers were 'test pilots' before Glyn takes the workshop live. These days are very important as it give the vital feedback to refine the workshop. The day was split into two; morning shooting and afternoon editing. Steve was our model, my first thought was Terminator or Captain America. Glyn ran through the lighting set-up and then we had a go. His only stipulation was for us to be honest and give constructive criticism. It was a great day, lots of laughs and great shooting.

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Steve #1
the straight from the camera shot

Steve #2
also a straight from the camera shot


And the composite shots...

Steve #2
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Steve #1

Check out Glyn's blog here for news when the workshops go live. Thanks to Glyn for a great day, Mrs Dewis for a wonderful lemon cake (out of this world!), Gareth for a fabulous studio, Steve for being a great model and larger than life! And the rest of the team for making the day great fun. Heres to the next one!

5 comments:

  1. Hi Noel.

    Just dropped by to say thanks for putting this post together and also being one of the Guinea Pigs at the Workshop; all the feedback has been tremendously helpful.

    All the very best to you,
    Glyn

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  2. Hi Glyn,
    I am glad it was of help, I think everyone got something out of the day.

    I am sure they will be a big success
    All the best
    Noel

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  3. @Kelley, thanks for the kind words, the day was a blast!
    And how was Disneyland?
    vv jealous there!
    All the best
    Noel

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  4. We go tomorrow you and yours can still make it if you leave right now! Come along with us!

    Kelley

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