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If anyone else has some good links on any kind of free studio or lighting related training videos it would be nice if you could post them here too.




Screen Actors Guild (USA)

The SAG video is actually a discussion on headshot styles which is enlightening as it becomes clear that the panel involved all want different things - its interesting to see how much latitude is available to the photographer and how the casting directors personal artistic prejudices come into it. Its also quite funny in places as they are quite a fun panel.

Heads Up on Headshots

SAG-AFTRA Foundation 23 Jan 2014
"Panelists discuss what are the elements of a quality headshot. Hear as photographers and casting directors discuss all aspects of the headshot process from preparing for a session, working with a photographer, and what casting looks for in a professional headshot."

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwafF3eqyyQ





Ron Goodman


How to Be a Headshot Hotshot
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6CR1h_Rrfo


Dynamic Headshots: Start to Finish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hixQx_m-b0






Peter Hurley


The Basic Headshot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIMCFVlbEz8&list=PLbvRRm0CnUHR7W4s2u6E5xsbxCnGJDlCr


The Headshot: A Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnHa35pcLrM


Speedlight Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxd8DYGcqfo
 
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Jeff Rojas

Assorted studio / lighting tips mixed in with general photography/business, also info about working with stylists, makeup artists etc. Good hints on photographing men. Gets more fun and relaxed in later videos.

https://www.youtube.com/user/SAJORFFEJ/videos

Not directly studio or lighting but I found this interesting for retouching after as I had not seen this technique before (retouching first with 'frequency separation' as mentioned in this video is a few articles further down this thread).


Retouching with the Mixer Brush Tool

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyXO6lWKw7E


Tips For Working with Makeup Artists

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWdNmHetWRU
 
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Jeff Rojas

Discussion on development (or not!) of male photography over the decades,
Covers :
Body issues that make people self concious, stereotyping, posing, body language, styling
Getting the look you want while working with models
Making use of face shapes and facial features,
Short lighting demo.
Retouching.

Photographing Men

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zBRiTVe-CA




Photographing Women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWq8E8d5IOU
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWq8E8d5IOU




 
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Frank Dispensa
via PhotoVideoEDU Program

Posing in an 'old school' traditional manner.
Personally I find the posing a bit narrow, as the poses for men and women are very defined and should not cross to the other sex. However its interesting to see how todays posing has changed in some ways and stayed the same in others. Lots of the tips are useful.


Classical Posing and Portrait Lighting
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxPkxS_ezVg
 
Joe Edelman

Shooting a great portrait or headshot is much more than using the right lens and lighting. The real work happens long before the shoot, and that is the planning. If you don't consider the final use of the photos, discuss outfits, jewelry, hair and makeup with your subject and insure that everything is in place to make a great portrait or headshot - you will not be able to get consistently good results.

How to Plan a Portrait or Headshot Shoot
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8CfFtPUbsI
 
Lindsay Adler

Creative In-Camera Techniques
In studio, using off camera flash / speedlights

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXUw8ug5FOg



Fashion Shoot Workflow
Lindsay covers concept development, gathering a creative team, considerations on the day of the shoot, color management, retouching basics, file delivery and more. This webinar is a great overview and introduction of exactly what it takes to create a successful fashion image from one of the world's most renowned fashion photographers.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovDqFU2petQ


 
Thanks Jay. Your like some kind of Ninja flying in and leaving these links behind :)

Gaz
 
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Thanks Jay. Your like some kind of Ninja flying in and leaving these links behind :)
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Have posted up most of my fall back favorites - the ones I found most interesting or useful, so keeping an eye out for new ones now. I see a lot of people look at this thread, but I am not sure how many actually bother with viewing the videos, but its a handy place to send people rather than having to quote videos each time in replies to questions.. Its nice of you to have commented.
 
Erik Valind at B and H event space

I like this person as he is very modest and open. Unusually, despite doing fashion work he also happily chats about doing product shoots etc. Lots of 'high end' photographers will not openly admit to this aspect of making money in their studios as they think the admission of doing mundane everyday work might lower their 'brand' image. I respect this guy for his honesty and willingness to share.

Fashion Lighting on Location

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUkzdGnj9Go




Controlling the Light: Beginners Guide to Off-Camera Lighting and Control

I have not had time to watch this video myself, but I am hoping its as open and helpful as the one immediately above, by the same chap.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5v7ejTAIlA
 
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