Conceptual Still Life Photography
The Basic Settings
A course by Paris se quema , Photography Studio
About the video: The Basic Settings
Overview
“First, we will see the different camera settings that we will use for studio shots. We will also explain the interest of working in connected capture on Capture One.”
In this video lesson Paris se quema addresses the topic: The Basic Settings, which is part of the Domestika online course: Conceptual Still Life Photography. Learn to shoot still life photographs, from concept definition to editing in Photoshop, and explore set design, framing, and lighting.
Partial transcription of the video
“Basic settings In this lesson, we will see some basic settings to make on the device and on the computer on Capture One before you can start shooting. Regarding the camera, we use a professional reflex. You can use whatever device you have available to make photos that will be just as convincing. Regarding the lens, a 105 mm macro lens is used. Macro because we often shoot small still lifes, so we often have to be quite close. This allows us to focus very close to our scene. And 105 mm because we like not to have too much deformation. You can use another objective, knowing that the smaller ...”
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Course summary for: Conceptual Still Life Photography
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, Helicon Focus -
Areas
Art Direction, Photographic Composition, Photography, Photography Post-production, Product Photography, Set Design

Paris se quema
A course by Paris se quema
Anaïs Harel and Nicolas Ocante founded their photo studio Paris se quema in 2014 after starting out as graphic designers and art directors. Their visual identity combines minimalism and conceptual art with bright colors and abstract elements.
Their clients include big-name brands like Sephora and Izipizi, as well as Netflix and the magazine Mint.
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