How to Shoot Colorful Cinematic Headshots with a Unique DIY Background

[@manoharmgr8235]

SUPER. SUPER , THE BEST நன்றாக இருக்கிறது வாழ்த்துக்கள் R.MANOHAR-CHENNAI

[@photographerbarry]

Well done video. Thanks.

[@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273]

That was amazing 👍🏼 Thanks

[@marshallgoldberg8376]

Thank you very much! This was very helpful. Well done!

[@pathfindercod4638]

very cool video man! neat cheap trick!

[@anthonymay1862]

Great "blanket" coverage and video Mike! ☺

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

Thanks, Anthony! Glad you liked this one. I love the cheap DIY tricks. :)

[@lephotographinc]

You are a GREAT INSTRUCTOR as well as an awesome photographer. THANK YOU!

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

Very kind of you to say, Pascal! I'm glad you liked this video. Thanks for watching.

[@baronsilverton6504]

Nice video Mike! :)

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

Thanks, Baron! Glad you liked it! :)

[@pimdehaan5960]

Nice thx fot this great idea 👌 new subscriber here realy liked your video's. greatings from the Netherlands ps and i think i'm going to make one of those ringlights 👍

[@Muhammadfathi1]

Thank you so much for the elaborated and wonderful video. I have already purchased a pack of mylar blankets in order to replicate your shots. I haven't tried them yet. You are a wonderful man.

[@wash63able]

This was absolutely amazing.

[@christy.c.hunter]

Loved watching this detailed tutorial! 👏 It would be AWESOME to see a tutorial for headshots with a solid background (like gray). I'm interested to see how (or if) you light the background. 💡

[@philippemichelphotography]

I use meat packing thermal blanket, reusable and comes in some very nice sizes, mine is 8' x 12'

[@dariuszlis4412]

Thanks, Mike I absolutely love it. I'm looking for some DIY ideas for outdoor sessions.

[@RajanKannan11]

This is an awesome video. Loved this DIY setup & i wanted to try it out. You should be getting more subscribers for your channel. loved your content & subscribed.

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

Thanks so much for your kind words, Rajan. Glad you liked this video, and thanks for watching! :)

[@cameracitizen8807]

thank you

[@uncle0eric]

I hadn't known "bokeh" was from Japanese. Cool idea using the rescue blanket as a backdrop. I'm happy I found your channel!

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

Glad you found my channel as well, and hope you like these videos. Thanks for watching! :)

[@cameracitizen8807]

amaizing

[@FormlessPhotography]

Very dope vid my friend. Stumbled upon your page when you released you switching to Z6ii vid. (Fellow Nikon shooter) Again, great content and tips. Wishing you much success. If ever upstate ny, my studio is yours 😉

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

Very kind words, and thanks for watching!

[@TracieDang]

LOVE this video so much! I love how detailed you are with your explanations 😍

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

Awww you're too kind. Best part of this video is 2:28 with the writing on the screen there at the bottom! 😀

[@TracieDang]

@@MikeMcGeePhotography haha aww thank you for that! ❤️❤️

[@sdmayday]

I've seen a shot like these before and I was really amazed by the look. It was very interesting to see how it is done. Will a 70-200 f2.8 be fast enough for the bokeh or is a fast prime mandatory?

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

A 70-700mm f/2.8 would be perfect for this type of shoot. That's what I used works great!

[@mfryd]

How far was the camera from the model? Also, it would be helpful if you provided the power levels of the lights in WS. -6 stops down produces different results depending on whether the light is a DB800, Einstein, Link, or B400.

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

Hi Michael, thanks for your comments. The camera was approx 6ft from the model, however one can simply match the framing. This was shown at 100%, no crop. So shooting a 70-200mm lens at 140mm, and framing it the same way will determine the distance. (Other photographers may choose a tighter framing, etc.) For the power of the lights, see the key at 21:47 which shows the brand of light for each. The background lights were DigiBees DB800s, and all other lights were Einsteins. Hope this helps!

[@TouchLifeStudio]

Are you able to use your Z6II with Paul C Buff strobes? What do you use to trigger those? Thanks.

[@TouchLifeStudio]

@@MikeMcGeePhotography I have been using Pocket Wizzards with my Allien Bees, but with the Z6II I can not (bummer) as Pocket Wizzards have not updated their firmware to work with Z6II cameras.

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

@@TouchLifeStudio You should be able to use PocketWizard PlusX's with any camera, including the Z6ii without any issues since it's just a single pin "dummy popper" as I call them. My PocketWizard Flex TT5s have been updated with the e-release software and can even do High Speed Sync with the LINK strobe from Paul C. Buff, but that's as a receiver as I have never tried using a FlexTT5 as a trigger with the Z6ii. But the PlusX is definitely an option if you don't need High Speed Sync. The HUB Remote and The Raven are also PW options, just FYI. Cheers.

[@TouchLifeStudio]

@@MikeMcGeePhotography Thx. I should see if I can updated the TT5 and mini TT1. Thanks for sharing the info. Much appreciated.

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

@@TouchLifeStudio Unfortunately, the Mini TT1 will not work and likely may never work due to the encryption and coin battery used. I think you can use a TT5 as a trigger and another TT5 as a receiver, provided they are both updated to the e-release software. But the easiest way is to just use a cheap single pin PlusX. :)

[@TouchLifeStudio]

@@MikeMcGeePhotography thx, I will look into that.

[@aldrianalfonso5638]

Where can I get the mannequin

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

I got my mannequin locally from Craigslist at the time. Check local Craigslist or FB Marketplace listings, or you can buy them online as well.

[@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273]

But, all your videos from a year ago, you make content anymore

[@MikeMcGeePhotography]

I'm not really a KZbinr, as I'm a full-time photographer and focus on my shooting/business. But if there are topics that need a video I'll make one. I just haven't had the need honestly as my current setup with the Raven + DigiBees + the Z6ii is rock solid.

[@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273]

I love your work, thanks for sharing