Create EPIC dance photos with flying fabrics! (Part II)

[@Hkvisuals]

Hey guys, wishing you all a fantastic week! Better quality pics and more on my blog... But I guess you knew it already: hkvisuals.com/epic-dance-photos-flying-fabrics-ii/

[@TondeMarimbita]

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[@jba77]

I will be atempting shooting with fabric for the first time today thanks to you inspirering me :)

[@Hkvisuals]

Have fun!

[@SDA0271]

I can't possibly tell you how much I appreciate you sharing these videos and blogs with all the details on the entire aspect of your shoot. I started shooting dancers a few years back, but it was only a few shoots here and there with a white seemless paper backdrop. I got overly concerned with using too many lights. Last year I changed it up and used a single strobe bounced into a 7' Westcott Umbrella and it was my best shoot to date. It was the first time I was VERY pleased at the results. I have more shoots coming up and will be utilizing many of your tips. THANK YOU and your work is STUNNING!!!

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you, reading your message pushes me to share more! knowing that I can help people somehow reminds me why I started this channel in the first place! Keep up the good work.

[@Caroline1261]

Really like the shot at 7:06

[@JudeMaui]

I got a dancer, some fabric and some dresses...Time for the challenge! Thank you for your videos! Have a fabulous day!

[@Hkvisuals]

You got this! have fun

[@theresarice7289]

fabulous as always!

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you Theresa!

[@ericb9241]

I love your patience, creative ways and in my way you are THERE!!! #thebest!

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you my friend! :)

[@FrostieA]

This video deserves more likes!

[@Hkvisuals]

I know right ;)

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

I don't shoot with fabrics and I don't really plan to, but I like watching your creative process and you just seem like a really cool guy!

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks, man... Nobody has complained about my behavior so far ;) so I guess I am a nice guy...

[@nunoviotti]

Your work is simply amazing! Very insightful, thank you!

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you! Thanks for stopping by ;)

[@danniesta]

I'm from India, so I use my mum's sarees. I'm watching your videos and I'm like 'I need to buy some fabric!!' Your videos and your work is so inspiring,

[@Hkvisuals]

Happy to inspire! All the best for your future creations.

[@cb000036]

Great video as usual Haze. Thanks for sharing so much valuable information with us. I will be getting my own studio in a few months and hope to be able to put some of this knowledge to use!

[@Hkvisuals]

Congrats for the new studio! All the best for your future projects.

[@Tobia1506]

pure awesomeness:))

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you! :D

[@shankarselvakumar9623]

Good Creative your job i like it

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you!

[@manustudiophotography.]

Great job Hk I have just love it buddy

[@TondeMarimbita]

Great video as always. Tried fabric last time and the result was mind blowing. Posting a link to the shoot below. The images were taken in one goal though, yet to try combining in PS.

[@Hkvisuals]

Awesome!

[@albertw251]

Again, another great video Haze!! I've tried fabrics but attached to the model as opposed to adding it in post.

[@Hkvisuals]

Awesome! I've done both, love working with fabrics ;)

[@raimclaren1663]

Come on Haze, 8 months! Keeping us hanging, the suspense kills us. Great video as always. Your videos definitely inspire me to work with fabrics and smoke. I have a concept but I am not there yet!

[@Hkvisuals]

and It has been almost 8 months again, so get ready for the next one lol

[@juliosergio2806]

Amazing this work with fabrics... I'll do something like that in my work woth pregnants!

[@Hkvisuals]

Great idea!

[@holaemili]

A question, how do you usually manage the power of your 2 light sources? the back one half a power or how?

[@Hkvisuals]

The main light is generally a stop brighter but it also depends on how I diffuse the light and on how subtle I want my rim/hair side light to be.

[@29nightshift]

Where do you get your fabrics? I shop at Joanns Fabrics but the stuff I get isn't long and skinny sheets of fabric like yours seem to be. Do you cut yours to be that way?

[@Hkvisuals]

Nope, bought them this way at a local store!

[@joannbonn5743]

Has anyone heard of any good workshops in the States for dance photography. Would love to learn hands on

[@Hkvisuals]

Tons of Dance photographers in NYC

[@vbs8099]

What is the tripod you use ?

[@Hkvisuals]

Manfrotto 190go ;)

[@jamesstrength5405]

Hey man! You have some strong work here however, the images don't look realistic. The fabric looks as though its not part of the model. I think going back to working with the garments or fabric actually warped around the model would look more realistic. I know this would take more time and be more strain on the model but I think you would have a better image that looks more realistic.

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks for the feedback, I've tested both methods, with mixed results. The fabrics we used here are thick and heavy, and it looked horrible wrapped around the model. I've done it before and I understand what you are trying to say, and I respect your opinion... But the decision we took here to make the images the way we did it was the best according to the time we had, the team and the aesthetic we were aiming. We wanted to be in between the border of fantasy and reality...

[@deakzoltan2714]

No one ever tried to use fans...? From an engineering point of view that would make a lot of sense. 😅

[@Blue70712]

So basically what i learned was that i have to be amazing at photoshopping, rest in peace flying fabrics😂

[@Hkvisuals]

Then you didn't understand much... it all depends on the effect you wish to create. I've done multiple videos on the subject, and I on occasions use little to no photoshop on the fabric(s) But yes, if you wish to create surreal effects with ultra-long and large fabrics, you need a huge team or... like here Photoshop!

[@Blue70712]

@@Hkvisuals I see, thank you for answering.

[@jairosa823]

It Would be the most if it were translated into spanish ..😩

[@Hkvisuals]

If only someone would do this for me ;)

[@brendatate4822]

chiffon

[@leedavidstone]

Really good videos mate, you have a brilliant way of explaining your shoots, well done- @mid_kent_photography

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you for the feedback, I sometimes fear not to be understood, so I am happy to read this!