Andy Strachwsky’s Asia Photography Tour 2012 @ PASM Workshop on 2-3 June 2012

[Update: 17 May 2012] Special discount for PASM Workshop members, now for HK$1,980.  Email to sales@pasmworkshop.com to enroll.

It’s finally here, Andy Strachwsky from unknownphotographer.net is finally bringing his new LIGHT workshop to Asia and PASM Workshop will be hosting the Hong Kong seminars and workshops. S$375 (HK$2,320) for early bird registration, definitely a bargain for a 2-day workshop. Check out the following video where Andy will tell you what this tour is all about.

Andy Strachwsky, a lighting specialist and a professional retoucher for many years taught photography, lighting and retouching workshops around the world including Colombia, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Germany, England, Spain, Canada, Singapore, Honk Kong, Malaysia and the United States. He also did a workshop for a company called creativeLIVE which was transmitted LIVE globally over the Internet with thousands of viewers.

During the tour Andy Strachwsky will conduct a seminar intended for the beginning photographer. Professional lighting adviser and retoucher Andy Strachwsky from unknownphotographer.net will go over the basics that you need to take your photography to the next level. His simplistic, laid back and real approach to photography is a refreshing breath of air in this industry that is polluted with marketing. Andy will go over everything you truly need to be able to take the photographs you want. He will be talking gear, lighting, composition and how to further yourself in the industry. If you are just starting out and you feel like you don’t know where to go, join us for this one of a kind photography seminar!

He will also conduct different levels of photographic and post-processing workshops.  Begins by understanding the dynamics of light, explore complicated multi light scenarios using a variety of modifiers. Andy will also cover the topics of color and light, as well as balancing different temperature lights. The whole workshop will feature a high fashion workflow with a heavy lean towards posing and communication with models and pre-visualization as well as a complete understanding of the physics of light with special participations of Fashion Photographer Richard Chen, Beauty & Glamour Photographer Borj Meneses and Stylist Don Cristobal.

Itinerary

SINGAPORE | PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR - Date: MAY 26, 2012
SINGAPORE | ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING & RETOUCHING - Date: MAY 27, 2012
HONG KONG | INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING & RETOUCHING Featuring Don Cristobal - Date: JUNE 02 to 03, 2012
PHILIPPINES | PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR  Featuring Richard Chen & Borj Meneses - Date: JUNE 08, 2012
PHILIPPINES | INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING & RETOUCHING Featuring Don Cristobal - Batch 1: June 09, 2012 / Batch 2 :June 10, 2012
MALAYSIA | PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR - Date: JUNE 16, 2012
MALAYSIA | ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING & RETOUCHING - Date: MAY 27, 2012

To sign up and know more about the detailed Itineraries please chose the country you wish to enroll at the following link, http://purpleglassstudio.com/portfolio/andy-strachwskys-light-workshop-tour-2012/.

 

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港台製作-手語隨想曲, 全景於PASM Workshop拍攝, RTHK Production Shot at PASM Workshop

A lot of people thought our studio was just a photography studio, well…. not exactly.  Our multi-purpose studio can be converted into a TV/Shortfilm/Commercial production studio.  This video is a RTHK production done in January this year.

很多人一直以為PASM只是一間攝影棚,其實PASM的多用途攝影場地,隨了可作攝影用途之外, 還可以用作電視/電視廣告/電影製作。 以上短片是港台於今年一月在PASM製作。

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Hong Kong’s Chris B Crowned Indie Champion of the World

Congratulations to Hong Kong’s own Chris B, who is the first recipient of the Indie Champion of the World Award at the Bite My Music Global Awards.  Chris B produces Hong Kong’s Underground series of concerts and the China edition of Global Battle of the Bands as well as playing guitar in several bands herself.

When Chris needed photos to accompany the press release, she didn’t have to look any further than the photos shot at our studio by one of our partners, Steve Schechter.  Steve says, “Chris and I have been friends for many years and I’ve shot many of the shows she’s produced.  Our photo session was extremely relaxed and fun and I hope my admiration for her unbelievable energy and dedication to rock ‘n roll shows in these photos.”

Check out more photos from the shoot at Steve’s blog, Spike’s Photos.

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DSLR Shootout by Philip Bloom – Nikon D800 / D4 / Canon 5D MKIII

Philip Bloom did a shootout on the three newest full frame DSLR, the Nikon D4, D800 and the Canon EOS 5D MKIII.  The tests are mainly on resolution, aliasing, low light and features.  For the full read-up, check out Philip Bloom’s blog post as well.  Enjoy.

Source – Philip Bloom

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Video Review on the Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 150 AW

To see the full write-up review, check out this post over at The Phoblographer

Source – mpikers, The Phoblographer

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PASM Workshop Will Be Covering The Habitat For Humanity Youth Build Event This Weekend in China

PASM Workshop will be covering the Habitat For Youth Build event in Shuiweidong, Conghua district, Guangdong province, China this weekend.  本週末, PASM Workshop 將會到廣東省從化市水尾洞村為仁人家園Youth BUILD義工日作大會攝影.

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The Three Basics of Exposure and Photography by Matthew Gore

Today, we want to share an excellent article and video by Matthew Gore on The Three Basics of Exposure and Photography.  Matthew first wrote this great article last August up on the Light and Matter website under the same title.  According to Matthew, “there are really only three things that you need to learn to understand photography. Once you understand these three basic elements, and how they relate to each other, you’ll only be limited by your own creativity and desire to practice. These things are:

  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture
  • ISO / Film Speed

That’s it. Once you understand how these things affect your images and how they relate to each other, everything else just falls into place. Each of these three elements affects your image in two ways: one is physical, and one is creative.”  He explained these three factors in an easy understanding way with great illustrations and the best part is that he didn’t just stop there.  Matthew went ahead and put together this great video a little over a week ago.  Really good material for photography starters, so pass this on.

The Three Basics of Exposure and Photography from Matthew Gore on Vimeo.

Source – Light and Matter, Matthew Gore

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Jochem de Vet’s Video Showcase on Filmmaker who Shot with the Sony A-77

Sony Alpha A77 | Showcase from Jochem de Vet on Vimeo.

A month ago, Joachem de Vet did this piece showcasing other filmmakers on Vimeo using the Sony A-77 (just like I do).  His story:

This video contains work from various filmmakers.

As a former Canon user I have made the switch to the Sony A77. Soon I began noticing that there was little talk on the web about the Sony Alpha A77′s video/film capabilities. The A77 is not embraced by the videographing community. My idea is that it should be, because it is one the most powerful hdslr’s on the market. To showcase the power and beauty of the A77 I’ve selected a few clips from talented filmmakers on Vimeo who had the guts to switch and try something new.
Features artists:

Randy Smith
Gunnar Radeloff
Julian van Buul
Heikki Kivijärvi
KV Films
Travel Freaks
Nenad Djedovic
FotoFreaks Malaysia
Steve Turnham
Eduard Ebel
Jeff Stiver
Martin Soldier

Music:
Rebecca Peake – Super Bowl Infinity
soundcloud.com/rebecca-peake

Source – Joachem de Vet

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What Instagram Will Do Now with $1 Billion – Instagram Snap Camera? LOL

Funny parody video of what Instagram might do with the $1 billion from Facebook. LOL

Source – The Verge

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645 PRO – Shoot dRAW – TIFF on Your iPhone

If you are interested in the app, download the User Manual here. Link to the App Store here.

Source – 645 PRO

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Virtual Model Shoot with Pocket Snapper iPhone App

Pocket Snapper (US$1.99) by Kdan Mobile, is an exclusive photo app that features a virtual studio environment with built-in models that let users have a taste of what it’s s like taking and editing model shoots in a photography studio. Pocket Snapper enables you to take photos from the embedded short video clips of glamorous models, just like what a professional photographer would do!

Pocket Snapper creates a virtual studio in your iDevice for you to sharpen your photo taking skills. The iModel mode utilizes the gyroscope to simulate the authentic photo-takng experience. Pocket Snapper mimics the photo-shooting environment that allows you to capture images in any flicks and it also offers additional photo filters for purchase that makes your work stylish and we will keep rolling out more videos that enable to make it more fun.

Equip yourself with a mobile photo studio! Pocket Snapper gives you authentic studio-shooting experiences. Besides iModels, Pocket Snapper includes the full functionality of a camera and tons of editing options to create your very own photos. For more information, head over to the developer’s website, link here. For now, check out the review video below from Crazy Mike’s.

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