Don't sweat the missing Firewire connection.
If you have a pcmcia slot, and if you don't, it's time to upgrade the laptop, then you can buy a firewire adapter (about $30) from Compusa/bestbuy/ etc and plug it in the pcmcia slot. Works like a charm with my compaq windows xp home version.
one thing you should do since this seems to be a design as you go piece is do a pencil sketch of what the brochure will be. this should show the different pictures needed, size, positon and placement along with "greeked copy" . With this you and your client have an understanding of the specific shots required (number, type, size), as well as seeing how much space is allowed for text information. you and your client have then reached an understanding on what is needed to complete the assignment.
If there are changes required then you can charge for "additional work"
Alan - Sure will. When I was planning for my wedding, I took pictures of the location, and then went home and designed how I wanted the ceremony to look in Photoshop--just straight painting in all the stuff I want to use to decorate the place with.
Daniel M. - I would much rather shoot glamour or fashion--or even porn (think Playboy or Perfect 10, not Penthouse or Hustler). Now, THAT is a lot more fun.
UFO™ - That's precisely why I decided to share the whole experience, because I can learn from others, while others can also learn with me.
JoeArndt - Read my comment above about porn.
Guy - Totally agree. I wish people would post more behind the scenes stuff--particular regarding problem solving. I think what Roley does is awesome--he shows each step of the way, and it's always fun to read his little adventures.
jmcfadden - If I lived anywhere near you guys, I'd kidnap a few of you so we could have a ball on shooting day.
Mr Arndt,
If That Is All You Have To Offer, With Your Other Troll Posts,
Why Don't You Keep Your Mouth, Comments To Yourself...
Or Better, Yet Just Go Away!
This Would Be A Far Better Place With Out You,
And Your Seemingly Unending Effort To Create Controversy...
Rob,
Good Luck On What Appears To Be Quite An Adventure...
I think sense of humor, and the ability to listen to all kinds of advice from realistic to obscure, whether taken or not, treating each with respect and warmth, is a gift.
Get this guy to clean the place! The guest area is the only room that looks clean and good enough to photograph. Maybe some fresh paint and carpet? Guess you will be cloning your butt off in PS.
Edited by davekone on Oct 23, 2004 at 09:32 AM GMT
UFO™ wrote:
Not to be pushy Rob ..... ...but we are anxiously waiting to find out how the shoot went.
It's been pushed back to Monday. However, I shot about 200 pictures yesterday at my mother's art show opening. I really need a hotshoe flash, but I'm holding out for the 580 speedlite. When's that sucker gonna be available?
I saw reports here and there that some 580's had been delivered. B&H now has it on backorder with estimated delivery to B&H in 7-14 days. It will probably follow the same availability pattern as the 20D.
Can't add anything to the suggestions....but felt compelled to write and say what a fantastic place FM is, with folks offering all kinds of help, techniques, and literally willing someone on to do well.
Rob: my 2˘ as an ad agency guy and it doesn't have anything to do with the lighting. This firm is selling an end product of design services. Other than one or two shots max to establish credibility that there really is an office with lots of people, I think your friend would be much better off to use a brochure which highlights work or the design process. Shots of the office beyond that are not really going to help his story. If you must have them, I'd go for closeups of people interacting...have them looking less than serious. You could insert edgy by whatever it is they are doing...for example throwing the toilet roll at you as you photograph...etc.
I know you are approaching this as the photographer...but at the end of the day, it still needs to work so focus on the benefits this firm offers to its clients.
jfricks wrote:
Rob: my 2˘ as an ad agency guy and it doesn't have anything to do with the lighting. This firm is selling an end product of design services. Other than one or two shots max to establish credibility that there really is an office with lots of people, I think your friend would be much better off to use a brochure which highlights work or the design process. Shots of the office beyond that are not really going to help his story. If you must have them, I'd go for closeups of people interacting...have them looking less than serious. You could insert edgy by whatever it is they are doing...for example throwing the toilet roll at you as you photograph...etc.
I know you are approaching this as the photographer...but at the end of the day, it still needs to work so focus on the benefits this firm offers to its clients.
I've been away for several weeks on shoots and just came on this thread today. With a background in marketing/advertising (though that's not what I do now) I was wondering the same myself--why in the world would they want to spotlight their offices--when their work is what they want to sell?
The offices are pretty appalling--and I can't see much way to make them very appealing though I know you are trying to find ways to do that. BTW--having been in graphics 'labs' where the folks work with PS, etc., all day long--the places are dark--big CRTs with hoods, no lights (working in near darkness), set up to work most efficiently, but certainly not photogenic--and I haven't seen any toilet paper LOL.
Now, THAT is a lot more fun.
..... ...but we are anxiously waiting to find out how the shoot went.