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Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some thoughts on this project I'm going to be undertaking. I've done some architectural work before, but it's been huge buildings (cathedrals, guild halls and what not).

I've been asked to take pictures of the inside of a pub, along with it's staff. Now the staff I can handle, but the inside of the pub I've been thrown in the deep end on. The rooms aren't particularly tall or large and I've been asked to make it feel welcoming and "nice".

I was thinking of using a UWA lens from the corners of the rooms and using my 28-105 to get some long shots of the bar.

It's not a particularly large pub (business wise) and they're looking to expand it, I know the NUJ suggest around £800 for low budget commercial but is this too much?

Anyway, thoughts?
 
Just Dave said:
How are you gonna get UWA with a 28-105 LOL you got a n lens attachment
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Yeah, I have an extender which turns my 24mm into a 2mm, it's brilliant.

I also happen to have one of these so I might use that instead, better on the barrelling.
 
Still looking for helpful thoughts on this.
 
Coldeh said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some thoughts on this project I'm going to be undertaking. I've done some architectural work before, but it's been huge buildings (cathedrals, guild halls and what not).

I've been asked to take pictures of the inside of a pub, along with it's staff. Now the staff I can handle, but the inside of the pub I've been thrown in the deep end on. The rooms aren't particularly tall or large and I've been asked to make it feel welcoming and "nice".the lighting will do it for you

I was thinking of using a UWA lens from the corners of the rooms and using my 28-105 to get some long shots of the bar.

It's not a particularly large pub (business wise) and they're looking to expand it, I know the NUJ suggest around £800 for low budget commercial but is this too much?

Anyway, thoughts?
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i havent a wide enough lens for inside and think they may distort a bit with close focus for your project
people and lighting should do it with appropriate props...it is a pub



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this type of view with people and lots of booze on display..all half drunk or being drunk..
 
Brilliant photo! Thanks for the advice as well, given me some ideas.
 
not sure if it is 100% applicable to you but

If the pics are for print adverts check out the rules with concern to alcohol.
I know the include

no-one under 25 drinking

no-one drinking alone (why you always see groups of 3 or more on TV)

there are loads more but I cannot recall them off hand, and my experience in advertising was radio based so I was sketchy to begin with.

these links might help

http://www.portmangroup.org.uk/?pid=18&level=2
http://www.ias.org.uk/resources/factsheets/advertising.pdf


HTH

Tony

ignore me if I am wrong, which I often am.
 
Big Tony said:
not sure if it is 100% applicable to you but

If the pics are for print adverts check out the rules with concern to alcohol.
I know the include

no-one under 25 drinking

no-one drinking alone (why you always see groups of 3 or more on TV)

there are loads more but I cannot recall them off hand, and my experience in advertising was radio based so I was sketchy to begin with.

these links might help

http://www.portmangroup.org.uk/?pid=18&level=2
http://www.ias.org.uk/resources/factsheets/advertising.pdf


HTH

Tony

ignore me if I am wrong, which I often am.
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Thanks for the info! I won't be doing work for advertising alcohol, but for advertising the pub but I guess the same rules should be applied.
 
do a night time shot, pubs always look more welcoming at night, bit of a glow from the fireplace, lights dimmed, etc.
 
Coldeh said:
The rooms aren't particularly tall or large and I've been asked to make it feel welcoming and "nice".

I was thinking of using a UWA lens from the corners of the rooms and using my 28-105 to get some long shots of the bar.
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Sounds good to me. For the UWA shots, why not sit in a corner when there are a few people in the pub, to get that natural look, rather than doing it in an empty room. Just my opinion, I would also warm the colour temps up by maybe a few hundred kelvin, to give that warm and cozy look.

Perhaps you could also do a group shot with some of the staff and customers in if they'd be happy to let you. No more than 5 or 6 people, just to give a more welcoming feel?
 
Do a shot for every shot you take. By the end your pictures will have that lovely blur that we all associate with being in a pub. And you'll be really happy with them!


(Perhaps not an entirely serious post)
 
I would consider renting or getting the 85mm 1.8 and to shoot some scenes with people enjoying each other's company. Pubs are intimate places and whilst the 28-105L might give you a wider shot of the design of the pub it won't give you those moments between people. The staff themselves might even be willing to step in and pose as punters.
 
Some brilliant ideas! Thanks everyone. I might have to pass on the shots per shot though, I don't want to be wandering home in the dark with my camera drunk :P (wasn't a pleasant experience last time)
 
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