I found this wonderfully helpful video while strolling the Flickr strobist discussion threads. I simply had to share. You might want to have a notepad and pencil handy.
http://youtu.be/-S3NFW2c7hA
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I found this wonderfully helpful video while strolling the Flickr strobist discussion threads. I simply had to share. You might want to have a notepad and pencil handy.
http://youtu.be/-S3NFW2c7hA
Wow, turn the dial to 'P'? I never tried that. And color coordinated accessories?
And all this time I thought I was a pro. I can just leave my brain at home. Its so easy.:rolleyes:
Its funny how often at weddings I hear so many people tell me that anyone can be a pro now with a digital camera.:cool:
Mark
Wow. can not wait for the rest of the series. Well maybe i can.
I thought we'd have some appreciative people here. And you don't have to wait for more--I think she's made 5 in the series already. :-)
I've been going about it all wrong this whole time!
This has to be a spoof, right? Please tell me it is.
Finally a "Pro" that's not afraid to "get real". I found this very inspirational, this game is a lot easier than I thought.
Someone should press her P button, LOL.
I agree, I'm hoping it was a joke as well.
OMG! I should have been warned not to watch this before at least having my first cup of coffee of the morning! I am going back to bed!
I wonder what she thinks DSLR stands for ...hmmm, after watching this, "D" is for ditzy comes to mind!
I just watched all five of her videos. The most amusing is “Accessorize”. I didn’t know how important it is for your camera bag to match your camera strap and clothes, until now.
Video #5 marketing is actually informative and seriously a person could get some tips. Think what you will about her photographic skills, but she can market herself. I think what you are buying from a session with her is personality with pictures.
I like this quote “..how your clients know how great you are, is by you telling them”
I want to be a “Rock Star” to.
Unfortunately, this never worked for me. I'm thinking about renting some billboards, though...Quote:
Originally Posted by HDNitehawk
Thanks Sean. I took notes like I was back in college. Upon returning to study them, I learned that you must always be positive and upbeat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean Setters
...I can't make sense of anything else on my notes page.
You are my hero Sean! Thanks for the video!
I'm trying to learn my girlfriend how to use her DSLR for over half a year now, but I didn't realize I did it all wrong. Now I can tell her that she doesn't have to be an apprentice anymore, but that she can become professional very easily just by followwing Missy's videos. That's the best news I had in a while. Thanks a million times!:)
I learned two valuable lessons from the first video and the one on posing your subjects.
Shot your subjects in P mode, and line them up against a wall.
I think with that, the client will know exactly what he has bought.
Wow!! I had no idea it would be that easy to become a professional. I have decided to go Pro tomorrow. I would start today, but I need to charge my batteries first... I assume I still need batteries to get the camera to work in "P" mode (a.k.a., professional mode).
Ditto, I have got to find out where I can get a tapestry bag like that---it would go so well with my camo coveralls---Quote:
Originally Posted by HDNitehawk
Thanks Sean, Hilarious, but I could only make it through 3 of the videos.
I finally made it through all 5 videos!! Please stop me now ...I am one step away from putting together a spoof on this spoof!!
Ok fess up guys, how many of you are now her bff on facebook!?
Ohh I need some Facebook buddies, does she need a friend?
P stands for professional, didn't you know?
This is gunna cost me isn't it?
That was pretty painful to watch.
You really hope that this is just a joke and no one really believes what she is saying.
but on the other hand.... people still sport the mullet.
Maybe I'm stupid, but I couldn't follow lesson 1. I was intrigued when she said "just take that little dial at the top of the camera and turn it to the letter P". I was keen to put this into practice so I grabbed my 1D Mark IV but couldn't find any dial with a "P". Does this mean my camera isn't a Professional model?
http://media.the-digital-picture.com...1D-Mark-IV.jpg
Andy...are you sure it is a DSLR...it has to be a DSLR to be professional.
Missy MWAC has promised to release here 6th installment tomorrow.
She also says on Face Book that she has already had 100,000 you tube hits.
I would say she has turned in to a very successful Pro Photographer.
Andy, I'd send your camera back to Canon. That must have been from a bad batch.
I read all the comments before watching the video, and I thought that the "P for Professional" was just one quote from the lesson, but it was actually the whole point of the entire lesson.
Missy is such a much better name for a pro photographer, sounds a lot more professional than, say, Art, Ansell, Andreas, Edward, Alfred. Good thing my first name starts with an R.
Tip #1: To be a professional photographer, your first name must start with a middle-alphabet consonant, not an alphabetically-early vowel.
But what about Star Filters? Every Pro uses star filters. Maybe that's coming in a future lesson.
Andy, I think your camera's broken. Try this one:
http://media.the-digital-picture.com...l-XS-1000D.jpg
Iit's got a 'P', so it must be better than that crap you've got at the moment. Look at it, yours doesn't even have a flash! What kind of cheapo did you buy that doesn't come with a flash, or a dial with a 'P'?
I tried. I mean I REALLY tried. But after her explanation about that "blurry" thing, I had to punch out.
I may have to get some duct tape and re-enact that famous Clockwork Orange scene 😳 to make it thru the next three segments.
I must be getting really desperate for a laugh these days because after awhile and after getting past the wanting to give her a few knuckles across the net ...I started to find her annoyance funny!
#6 is out. Not quit good as the others.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzgizsP87yQ
I guess there's a limit to the amount of helpful advice even the Pros can offer.Quote:
Originally Posted by HDNitehawk
Too funny..........Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Burkett
Very, very disappointing! I did not laugh once during episode 6 ...what a letdown! Puppy knuckles across the net!?
She shot to fame and now she is already a has-been! I guess that is what happens when you try to take a shortcut! Tsk-tsk!!
Such is the life of a true ROCK STAR !
I must be an idiot...but, is she for real?? It can't be, it just can't be....if she's serious, then she's a dear sweet fool, but if she's joking then she's and Oscar-worthy character actor! Haven't made up my mind yet.
This camera still has the Professional mode. You have to hold down the mode button and turn the small dial. Still no pop up flash. Must be an entry level camera. I mean its a 1D. the other is a 1000D. It must be more professional:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Stringer
And the only Lens you need is a Pinhole-Lens! Everything is sharp. And if you are going to buy another Lens, it must be a Zoom-Lens with AF.
I think she is the author of Rasputin.de (German)...