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I had found a DIY on the internet about building your own diffuson panels and they looked interesting. I actually did it, but there wasn't much follow up info on how to then actually use them. When I got the Dean Collins DVD I had no idea that he would be talking largely about those same panels, or that he even used panels. It was extremely helpful to me to see them used in practical application. Now I'm trying to find the mirrors like those that he used. I'm definitely better having watched this DVD and taken lots of notes for future use. I'll probably rent the rest of the series now. This was $10 extremely well spent. The only real problem is that many set-ups require more than one person. Still, it's good knowledge to have.
TONS of information. I mean TONS!!! The man could talk at rapid fire speed. It was all so second nature to him that he really flies through it. Unless you're really advanced, or even if you are, prepare have your remote handy so you stop and go over and over things. And be ready to take lots of notes!
I've now checked out 2 of his instructional DVDs and they're both great. The problem that I have with both is that they both require teams of people to help. I guess that's great if you're making loads of money per shoot. For my small purposes I wish I could find a video that just shows you how to use one reflector, and how to grab light and understand it at it's simplest. The diffusion screens and mirrors are fantastic, but how do I get a simple outdoor portrait without three guys involved? That's what I really want to learn. When I am hugely successful and can hire guys to help that may all change.
But the info that he has to impart is well worth the time and expense. And, no doubt, I'll be a better photographer and understand more about light because of this man. Thanks Smartflix for making him available to us.
As Larry said in a previous review, there is a lot to comprehend. I may end up renting this again since I didn't have that much free time the week that I had it. But it will be well worth a second renting of it. I'm just glad that I stumbled onto SmartFlix. Between Dean Collins showing me how to light and Jane showing me how to touch-up my portraits, I'm well on my way!
