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The Pier by Patrick Lawler

Carl Francis — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:51:22 +0000

Detail

Carl Francis — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:15:32 +0000

For the second project in Photo 1A we were supposed to create 3 detail prints. I did the regular acorn and manhole cover but I wanted to experiment with something. Crunched on time I had a friend come over and pose for this one. Much of this photo was inspired but that really confusing ad by Reebok. I imagined all those bodyscapes I’ve seen in art galleries. Shooting this was actually pretty tough, it was a single lamp held by Byron. Luckily in black and white I didn’t have to worry about any white balance mess. To get the magnification I wanted I had to use my 85mm, but even still I couldn’t get close enough because of it’s minimum focusing distance. Btw, the depth of field of a 85mm f/1.4 @ mfd is SO thin. I had trouble getting the belly button in focus! This was the best of the couple of frames I shot, but I still had to cheat a little and crop it. Hope my prof doesn’t notice. Or read this. Damn.

In case you were wondering here is that silly Reebok commercial:

Nuit Blanche

Carl Francis — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:54:05 +0000

This is quite a piece of work. I couldn’t decide whether to post the Video, or the Making-Of first. It was created by Spy Films production house, who interestingly made a video for Yeasayer, a group I happen to be fond of. Give this work a look, be amazed – then watch the Making-Of and then sit there in awe.

[Via Vimeo]

Megan Fox by Greg Williams

Carl Francis — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:20:49 +0000

Sometimes I think about what the perfect photoshoot would be like. While this piece is relatively old, IMHO this is probably as best as it could ever get. The Megan Fox factor is a no brainer. Greg Williams filmed this on a RED and the stills taken from this video were used in a 10 page editorial in Esquire. While that is absolutely incredible, I’m more taken back by the absolute seamless fluidity of it all. Careful lighting, precious camera placement and effortless environmental engagement. Watching Greg Williams’ moving portraits for Esquire make me consider the many aspects of a simple photoshoot and change my expectations of them. I could probably spend all day talking them up.

[via Vimeo]

Timescapes Timelapse: Mountain Light

Carl Francis — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:32:46 +0000

Timelapses may not always be the most exciting thing. But, I can’t lie I love them. When I first saw Planet Earth my brain exploded. Years condensed into minutes. Haters can hate, but I enjoy watching these. I found this epic timelapse on Vimeo. It was shot using a 5D Mk II and what must have be some crazy platform equipment. Again, this is a must see in HD. Sick.

[via Vimeo]

The Third & The Seventh.

Carl Francis — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:00:05 +0000

A combination of architecture seen through photography. The Third & The Seventh implies the combination of the third and seventh fine arts. It all comes together in an epic render, the video is a seamless blend of cinematography and and CG animation. You have to watch this fullscreen, and if you can – on video with HD on. Its lengthy, but this thing is eye candy.

[via Fubiz]