S&T 03 : Remote Photos, Get To Work, Upcoming Content

[@vickieresorphotography1213]

Oh my gosh! I’m so glad I stumbled on this! I’ve loved you ever since I saw you on stage during a photographers presentation - maybe 2 years ago. Thank you for having this channel. I can’t wait to see more. ☺️ I need the levity, for sure and no doubt will learn lots.

[@jasonblackman]

Raising Arizona. Agreed, the Coen brothers have thrown down some greats, but that is a favorite of mine. I’m so glad that Carl is still around, he looks quite content in the new set.

[@lothar4tabs]

I have been watching all your videos since you restarted it. I found ALL of them really great. I did not notice the cat ears or whatever light or sound issues. Really. Thank you for doing all this and being an inspiration for all of us.

[@nenatirkkonen1659]

Remote portrait Your style - yes please!

[@rebeccageorge4662]

yes to the FaceTime/remote portrait project!

[@FabrizioZago]

I like the use of the lights towards the blinds in the bedroom, the soft light bouncing back and coming from the side is really good. Nice setup!

[@ZackAriasATL]

Thanks! Pretty happy with how it’s working out so far.

[@michaelneuharth5170]

Thanks for the great S&T, Zack! Love your stuff and I am glad you're sharing stuff that you're making again.

[@mattorrz759]

What a teaser! Can’t wait.

[@geoffheith]

Love that ... get to work. Bring up the quality and get to work.

[@seansavoy387]

Speaking of “get to work” I had been a lifelong Canon shooter up until last week. Swapped out for fuji (xt3, 16 1.4, 35f2, 56 1.2 so far) and not looking back. I had rented the x series a few times and was shocked by how much I loved it vs Canon. Shooting a wedding without having to point a massive white bazooka at people (Canon 70-200L) is something this introvert is looking forward to. The less assuming footprint of this brand (coupled with the amazing color science) has freed my mind to focus solely on creativity and that is exciting. Very much looking forward to more signal... less noise. 💪🏻

[@ZackAriasATL]

YES!!!!

[@AlexJacksonSmith]

You are so refreshing. To share the failures and the lessons learnt is great. A.,

[@ohnooneils8824]

I'm so far behind but thanks for the shoutout (again)! I like to say I'm on a better mind-path since that post and it most definitely helped to get it out. I've yet to do any client work since for obvious reasons but I've released a stop-motion movie I did with the kids (on this account) that had great feedback and I've been running almost nightly which I've found also helps. You can't overthink things if you're struggling to breathe!

[@vertusmatjaz]

I also just start it. The vlog. And it's getting better. Looking forward to shouting out channels and portfolio making.

[@geoffheith]

ALSO thanks for the add to the playlist! excited to see who else is there!

[@MattSpaugh]

Nice one. Looking forward to seeing what's in the box.

[@JasonDavis1977]

I was really surprised to see my question make it into a video. Thanks Zack for going above and beyond in your response. I really value your opinion and your response as well as the ones from Sara Land and Kevin Abeyta were great. So my thanks go out to the three of you. I keep seeing these remote shoots becoming more and more popular. They are showing up everywhere. The opinion I have is just my opinion and I might end up a bit of a punching bag for it since most people seem to feel the opposite. But thats ok. Just because I personally feel that way doesn't mean I think it is wrong to do. The main thing really is that the models are happy with th images they get and that the photographer is satisfied with what he / she has done. Again thank you, Sara , and Kevin for the great responses and of course I loved watching another awesome Zack Arias video.

[@ZackAriasATL]

It is a great question and I completely understand where you’re coming from. Not only was it a great question, it sparked a great conversation. Those are the best kinds of questions! Keep ‘em coming!

[@jayeads]

I haven't shown any, but I started doing them before my window portraits. They are definitely challenging in ways I wouldn't have imagined.

[@Funny_rules]

Really enjoying your approach in your videos. Feels fresh Zack. John

[@ZackAriasATL]

Thank you!

[@AvaSilvery]

I'm late, thank you so much, Zack, for including me in your playlist. Hope you're well! Greetings from the Alps.

[@kodithebear]

Another great video! Cheers Zack

[@HelenMcLean]

No idea about where the movie quote came from, but I do LOVE your boudoir set up. The simplicity and tones are delicious 👌 Thank you for adding me to your 'under 1000 subs' playlist too 😊

[@ZackAriasATL]

Raising Arizona! And thanks! And... you’re welcome!

[@unsuckfilter]

Okay, you got me curious on what's in the box, dammit. It's always great to see content from you, Zack! Keep going! 👍🏼

[@Sckliz]

Thanks Zack!

[@CanadianArchivist]

Another KZbin photographer used zoom to have other people take his portrait in his own studio. He used zoom, and they told him where they wanted the lighting and how they wanted him posed. Then when things were ready, they used their own mouse to control Tommy’s computer and his software remotely to press the shutter to take the portrait

[@ZackAriasATL]

That sounds awesome! Have a link for it?

[@CanadianArchivist]

Zack Arias kzbin.info/www/bejne/paGseKWdi7iKp7c

[@CanadianArchivist]

Mia Admire It is photographer Tommy Reynolds from the UK that did this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paGseKWdi7iKp7c

[@CanadianArchivist]

Mia Admire I’m sure a gel has been used in one of those portraits.

[@RomanSchatzphoto]

Applaus ... and coffee money sent. Thank you.

[@ZackAriasATL]

Thank you! 🙌🙌🙌

[@cariasphoto]

I know exactly what’s in that cardboard box and I can almost guarantee that will be your best video ever created. I am SO excited 😍

[@ZackAriasATL]

I need help on the reveal. If you have any ideas, Caleb, let me know!

[@JohnMayfield-NS]

@@ZackAriasATL Step 1) Cut a hole in the box. (and now that song is stuck in my head)

[@Riberaberubu]

Lets not hope its a bick in adox.

[@ZackAriasATL]

@@JohnMayfield-NS Hahahahaha!

[@norskattforfun8575]

Listening to you and the content is more important than the setting. I never usually look at the community tab. Will you also do another cooking video?

[@ZackAriasATL]

Thanks! And yes! I’ve already shot one but I still need to edit it.

[@vic_the_roman]

The box is a metaphor . It is full of things you need to get off of your chest or I can also be wrong and there's a PhaseOne inside. Regardless, we will watch. 👍💯Peace and love Zack.

[@jimhansen5364]

How about a little rim/backlight to separate yourself from the back wall?

[@ZackAriasATL]

If it was a dark wall and I was bleeding into it I would agree. For this setup I don’t think it’s needed. I did test a little splash of light on the back wall but found it too distracting.

[@fotodestages8545]

Next step: get a sturdier desk ;) The wobble from the desk tapping causes me remote anxiety for your iPad. Looking forward to the upcoming videos. :)

[@ZackAriasATL]

Hahaha! Noted!

[@bernardbrand4531]

What's the saying? Don't let perfect get in the way of good enough.

[@carlwarrenphoto]

LP 180 flashes discontinued was wonder what you might suggest for manual flashes ,I been looking at the TT600 from Godox ,thank you

[@ZackAriasATL]

Phottix and Godox both are making great gear right now. That’s usually where I point people to for solid manual flashes.

[@pathdoc1701]

I'm going to give it a try this weekend! I mean, I made a video which I've never done before. Why not a remote shoot???

[@mattmaber]

Hi Zac 👋 that is all.

[@FoyersPhotography]

on point x

[@BrettFosterDotNet]

love the new set :) Still hoping to make the under 1000 playlist ;)

[@vertusmatjaz]

Me too. 😉

[@CuttoothsRoom]

[@StephenCotterell]

Remote photoshoots have been a real challenge for me but enjoyable nonetheless. Using zoom to remote control someone else's camera is my preferred method. Having said that, using my subject's mobile phone as the capture device was really frustrating until i found a way to preprocess the files in order to make them more editable in post. The one "issue" for me is about copyright. If my model presses the shutter then the copyright is their's. Then I'm seen as creative director and photo editor. In the case of me remotely pressing the camera shutter I can claim copyright. What are your thoughts?

[@ZackAriasATL]

For me, during these times... I don’t know. I really wouldn’t care at this point. You know? Unless I’m being commissioned for a “real” shoot for a publication or brand and they want it done remotely I guess I’d need to figure out who legally has the copyright. Otherwise... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@michaelcarrithers6811]

OK, I'm *still* riveted. I'll watch and like anything you feel like sending out. And tip? For sure. Would also value another cooking video. When you think about it, it's pretty rare that a KZbin channel can cover so much ground as you're doing. Thanks hugely.

[@ZackAriasATL]

Already shot! Just need to edit.

[@jayse1195]

Hey Zack, is there any chance of another food video? I super enjoyed the first one, maybe a home dinner and wine pairing video might please us yocal locals? Stay safe dude, Jay.

[@ZackAriasATL]

Yep! One is ready to edit!

[@lgm9324]

Just started reading your Photography Q & A book; would you say any of your answers have changed significantly since the date of publishing?

[@ZackAriasATL]

I’d need to go revisit it!

[@michasaalmuller526]

I really enjoy this relaxed atmosphere! Some time ago, I send you a Mail regarding how to figure out what KZbin likes/doesn't like and I think it may have gotten buried in between all the quarantine submissions. Is there a more suitable option to contact you?

[@ZackAriasATL]

Was it email? I’ll go look for it.

[@dennywells1640]

I'm not sure how I'd pull off a remove portrait.... but I did recently manage a remote real estate shoot. I was planning to go shoot my parents house when they listed it recently. Alas, travel restrictions prevented me going. So I talked my mom through all her camera settings and composition, etc. leaving me with just the job of editing. They live about 6 hours away. I could have driven there, shot, driven home, and had everything edited faster than it took me to direct someone else to get the necessary shots. The end result is not exactly what I wanted, but they are compelling enough listing photos. And I didn't participate in the spread of a deadly virus!

[@ZackAriasATL]

🙌🙌🙌

[@carlwarrenphoto]

Have a safe day

[@adamdavis7520]

Click-Bait Challenge Accepted!! I’m there!! Thanks for continuing to kick tons of a$$ !!

[@pictureeyecandy]

👍

[@carlwarrenphoto]

Interested

[@joselindor7623]

Where do you find the applause sign

[@ZackAriasATL]

I got it my family’s white elephant gift exchange. My SiL found it at Goodwill I believe.

[@michaelneuharth5170]

Two more things: Is the applause sign a regular feature of the bedroom? ;) Glad to see the squirrel again too!

[@HappyWife78]

It only gets turned on if it’s warranted. 😂😜😂

[@ZackAriasATL]

Hahahahaha! OMG.

[@ZackAriasATL]

I’m now going to rename it in the Alexa app. 😂

[@michaelneuharth5170]

@@ZackAriasATL Hahahahahha awesome! You guys are hilarious!

[@SkylerKing]

I’ve got a small channel (barely over 2k subs) but even with such a small number of subs, I end up getting contacted via Facebook, Instagram, Yahoo Mail, KZbin community tab, and of course good old fashioned video comments. It gets kind of hard to keep track of everything without missing anything. I can’t imagine how much worse it would be for you, with 75k subs... *Also* would you buy furniture from a place called “Unpainted Huffhines”?

[@ZackAriasATL]

It is hard to keep up with sometimes and how FB and IG manage (or don’t manage at all) their inboxes, you just have to give up on some of them. And 5 points for the reference! One of my favorite movies of all time. You go get me that baby, Hi. They got more then they need. Said so themselves.

[@SkylerKing]

@@ZackAriasATL if only I could "heart" that quote... You know you gotta get 'em dip-tet boosters yearly or else they develop lockjaw-nightvision...

[@sebsongsmodular]

I really enjoy your videos Zack! But please, make a habit of putting a high pass filter on your mic in post to get rid of the rumble. 80-100 Hz is probably fine.

[@ZackAriasATL]

Thanks for the tip! I need to figure that out along with the limiter and EQ.

[@sebsongsmodular]

Zack Arias Just hit me up with questions if you have any. I think your lav mic sounds fine otherwise, nice and natural. Getting rid of the rumble would be the cherry on top! Btw, looking forward to the X100V video! I shoot with the X100F and I’m loving it!

[@vickieresorphotography1213]

On the community page. It’s a tough call on this one bc like another person that made the comment, you already have a Facebook page so why this as well. As a photographer I struggle with that every day. I have Facebook, I have Instagram, I have a KZbin channel that I’m just learning how to use and don’t even have a plan for, but it’s there. You’re constantly asking yourself, “ how much can I post and where because it’s just so time-consuming“. But I did take a look at what you have there, which is not very much because you’re just starting, but it’s different than what you have on Facebook. And the audience for your KZbin channel and your Facebook page may be different. I kind of like the community page because I think it’s a great place to have a conversation about what you’re presenting in the video. You have a lot of subscribers on the KZbin channel so maybe you should include a link on your Facebook page to bring people over to your KZbin channel. and I can be wrong but I’m pretty sure that in terms of monetizing content, it’s going to happen on KZbin and not on Facebook. (Sorry about the long comment. Siri makes it easy to reach my 50,000 word count a day). 😆

[@ZackAriasATL]

Thank you, Vickie! Noted! If you don’t mind my long videos I won’t mind long comments! 😜

[@TimberGeek]

I really haven't paid any attention to KZbin community pages so beyond a sample size of one reporting they're generally ignored I have no advice on the subject. ;-\ I did make a start on shooting something for my channel and discovered two things. A: How quickly a D5500 will burn through an undercharged battery in video mode. B: I should confirm my backup battery is charged to the 80% storage level I think it is at before I started filming.

[@mikemiville3009]

KZbin community... Let me think. YES PLEASE!

[@mikescott8225]

OMG, WHAT'S IN DA BOX?

[@lgm9324]

I like that I can literally scan the QR code in the video to Venmo you.

[@ZackAriasATL]

Thank you!

[@JimRoberts]

I feel I need to wash my hands after even launching Facebook. Which says a lot in this day and age.

[@RS-Amsterdam]

It's Zack Arias Day

[@acrummey85]

Just requested entry to your Facebook Photo Q&A group.

[@ZackAriasATL]

Approved!

[@madrouault3]

Hey Zack, i follow you on KZbin and, websites, and FUJIFILM X. I bought a X-pro1 after watching your video in Mumbai. I still use this workhorse. Ya the AF sometimes jerks but i'll never change. I hope fujifilm cares of you ;-) It was the first time i bought a gear following a promotional video. I don't regret Thanks a lot. Btw i enjoy your video from ONELIGHT in MUMBAI. So instructive!!

[@ZackAriasATL]

Thanks! That camera is still awesome!

[@onikaimu]

The what's in the box video is 100% clickbait that I am going to click on the second I see it. I understand about just starting something. I am still not perfect but I have learned lessons that I would not have thought of if I didn't start. Stay safe and sane.

[@ZackAriasATL]

Well said! You learn so much by just getting started!

[@chrisfrancis18]

Zack. during these hard times. I wonder if you would allow me to ask you a few questions for my guys on my channel. I've recently started interviews where I ask photographers to remotely answer questions. it's not live. answers are recorded and I edit it together. early days but Is taking off.

[@ZackAriasATL]

Sure. Hit me up at [e-mail]

[@brianfong5711]

Your waterfall whitebeard is your signature look. Do not cut that thing off please!

[@ZackAriasATL]

Never! But damn if I don’t need a haircut right now!

[@geordieboy77]

Carrrrrrrrrrrrrrllllllll

[@jsimes1]

"I'm not trying to click bait ya, but I'm trying to click bait ya!" Ha! Like you even need to click bait us by doing anything other than putting out a new video! 😁

[@VaskoSotirov]

😅 I've sent you a message on instagram the other day... now I know it was a bad idea 😊

[@ZackAriasATL]

The worst! 🤣

[@garethcallan8335]

1. You've got the X100's in the bedroom.... that is true love 2. The squirrel is back in shot....we've seen him before..... 3. So... your task this week is to bring back "The Stick" to a video. The difference it will make is neglibible. .....negligible........neg....lig....ible

[@ZackAriasATL]

😂🙌😂

[@seansavoy387]

Gareth Callan Hardcore throwback right here. Full on YES get that iconic IKEA stick involved (ASMR bonus if you tap the desk while you speak).

[@jimmyhill9591]

So the take way is that Facebook Messenger is the best way to reach you???? 😜

[@ZackAriasATL]

Absolutely. Love it. 🤣

[@mattgpowell]

Carl needs a hat.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

TLDR is a channel...

[@ZackAriasATL]

?

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@ZackAriasATL kzbin.info

[@ZackAriasATL]

Ahhh. Gotcha. I was referring to the common phrase - TL;DR. Too Long ; Didn't Read.

[@DustinGrau]

"If you can find lower prices anywhere, my name ain't Nathan Arizona!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnbNnoOPq89gjs0

[@ZackAriasATL]

Would you buy furniture from a place called Unpainted Huffines?

[@DustinGrau]

@@ZackAriasATL "I'll be taking these Huggies and whatever cash you got." I think you've just chosen the next quarantine movie night flick! Time to introduce our kid to the Cohen Bros.

[@BLAKEISHart]

please take this as an honest feedback..... I see a hint of you trying to put on a professional face for videos. I think you should relax a tad bit and be yourself as much as possible. Yes I know you are being yourself and being on camera can be stressful. Maybe try shooting the video with a real person sitting behind the camera quietly so you can get the real vibe going. I hope all that makes sense. I want to see these do very well. I wish more people could see the version of you that I saw in person just hanging out. Oh and the reference that I thought of at the end was your old video where at the end you say "You can communicate with Russians with this thang!" lol

[@ZackAriasATL]

Noted! Thank you sir. I'm not at the point where someone can be behind the camera yet. I watch a lot of videos and I want to strike the balance between someone yammering on for 30 minutes without a single cut and one of those "HEY GUYS! I'VE GOT THE COOLEST THING TO SHOW YOU TODAY!!!!" Your point is noted, I don't disagree, and will keep it in mind going forward. Thank you!

[@richardwintle1020]

Can I be a curmudgeon and say "no" to the KZbin community page? You've already got a very active Facebook community. Adding another just means something else to go and check out and keep up on. Plus there's always the issue of not remembering where you saw something. #grumpyoldcodgeropinions

[@ZackAriasATL]

You make a good point!

[@macjim]

Richard Wintle ah, but... there are many of us who do not use Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for various reasons, especially privacy reasons so... the community could be a good option for many. The only problem with communty is: it’s computer or mobile phone only just now. Best regards

[@AdamFavre]

Well heck, now I have to see all those things you don't like. Your story and voice and content outweighs the microscopic issues you see. Seriously, your videos are home runs.

[@ZackAriasATL]

It’s alllllll there! 😂😩😂

[@AdamFavre]

@@ZackAriasATL - you are your strongest critic. That is why content is so strong.