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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

03.23.10 Catwoman


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So today's image that we'll be looking at is the image that inspired my Catwoman photo shoot.  It all started out when I saw the cover of this particular Catwoman comic book.

This was the original art work, by Adam Hughes.  A mugshot of Catwoman.


This is my remake of the image.  Now for some behind the scenes so you can have an idea of the post processing.

I had my model dowse herself with water for this image in order to get that just got arrested in the rain look.  I actually used several different images and composed them together in order to get every piece of her in place.  After the shoot I went through and redarkened the running mascara.  Cropped it in tight, and made the mugshot sign by drawing it together on Photoshop.  Had to draw the mugshot sign because I didn't want to spend the money to buy one. 
To see some more visit http://fantim.com/catwoman

Here are some behind the scene shots.

Due to a double booking error in my studio I had to move my studio upstairs to this dining hall.  Although I didn't have as much lighting control it was free and I got the shots I wanted.


Catwoman getting ready to go rob some stuff. :D

That's all for now.
-F


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

02.30.10 Disappearing

::Photo of the Week::



Today's photo may not look like much, but it actually my first attempt at infrared photography.
The way it works is I use an infrared filter on my camera that lets through pretty much no light, and instead is supposed to be registering heat signatures.  Since I don't actually have an infrared camera I am using my regular camera, and keeping the shutter open for a long period of time.
  In return the technique is almost like taking a night photo, except the shot was taken during the day.  The affect is always pretty interesting.
 As I play around with it more I assume I'll be able to understand the variables better and get a better image next time.  But still pretty fun for my first attempt.  I stood in the frame long enough for the image to pick me up, then I moved.
I'm not exactly sure why half of the frame is darker than the other, could've been a solar flare, or perhaps was a result to the way I shuttered it.  I ended up cranking up my ISO (Film) speed pretty high in order to capture the image easier.
T


Thursday, February 04, 2010

02.03.10 Adam Sanders

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So today I have a few before and after shots from my photoshoot with Adam Sanders, and I also have some behind the scene photos taken by my assistant.
Before:

After:

I didn't actually do too much post processing on this photo.  I just desaturated some of the color and adjusted my blacks.  I like the way it turned it.
This was my first time using my new studio, so I was pretty excited about it.  And loved the amount of control I had in the studio.
At one point though I accidentally shut the dressing room door, with all of Adam's cloths in it. This wouldn't be a problem except the door was locked, and I didn't have a key on  me.  So we had to wedge the door open with a credit card and a knife.

::Behind the scenes::




hehe I like to work with my shoes off sometimes.  You can see them in the background

Adam's manager going over wardrobe with him.  I forgot to bring my little camera so the behind the scene photos weren't that good this time around.
That's all for now.  Feel free to leave questions and comments.
F


Wednesday, February 03, 2010

02.02.10 Dy.Nasty

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So I'm back in America, and working on shoots again.  I've been having my assistants take behind the scene photos of my recent shoots.
Today's images are from a new music project called Dy.Nasty.  They are creating a new sound of acoustic hip-hop.  I'll try to get some links for you guys later. 
I took these shots downtown Nashville.  Hope you enjoy them.  For more check out fantim.com/dynasty
F


Tuesday, October 27, 2009

10.27.09 Pachinko

::blOg::
So after all these years I finally did it.  I played that mystical game known as "pachinko".

Now I know for a fact anyone who's ever been here has been surprised and interested in the pachinko parlors.  As you walk by the automatic door opens up and you are bombarded with nothing but noise.  Well I am going to tell you how it works.

So the first thing you do is find a machine that you like.  Each machine has a number over top of it which lets you know the odds of winning it. 

You will see a coin slot for 500¥ coins, once you insert your coin all these balls will fall out and fill up your tray.  The tray feeds directly into the machine.

To start the machine you just turn this knob.  It will shoot the balls to the top of the machine.  The harder you turn the harder it shoots them.  If you turn it too hard then your balls fall of the screen and go to waste.

The goal of the game is similar to the Price is Right game Kerplunk.  The ball falls down from the top of the screen hitting various nails as it falls.  You want the ball to land in this little tiny cup.

Once it goes in the cup it will start up the slot like element to the game.  This part works pretty much just like slots.  If you get three cherries (or whatever your particular game has deemed as the winning token) then you get to play the bonus round.
In the bonus round you have a limited amount of time to get as many balls into the cup as possible.  Everytime you get a ball into the cup you will awarded more balls. 

By the time I realized this I had already pumped 15 bucks into the machine.

When you're done you go to the ball counting machine.  There your balls will be counted.

You will received a ticket, and you have to take it to the cashier.  The cashier will give you special pachinko dollars.  You can use these to buy special pachinko products.  An assorted store of knickknacks is there for you to choose from.

If you want you can take your pachinko dollars and cash them in.  Since gambling is illegal in Japan you have to go to a different building where somebody "buys" your pachinko dollars.  As you can see mine was some random little booth a block down from the parlor.  We actually had to follow somebody cause we had no idea where it was.
So yeah that's pachinko.
Many thanks to Koji for taking me, it was really fun; and if you haven't tried it yet I recommend that you do.



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