Still Life Tips and Tricks 8 From Phillip McCordall

In this video still life photographer Phillip McCordall shares a couple of great tips for the studio showing all the secret tricks for photographing bottles and glasses, a real must see for any photographer both amateur and professional.

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Herihjaltmohr says:

Dude… Again… I just love your videos 😀
You are an awesome “old” man (:

Heri

hankfoto says:

Fantastic! Love the concepts and a real time saver. Hank Bulger

CiberWizZ says:

You have kept the kid in you alive for a long time, for that I congratulate you 🙂

Phillip McCordall says:

Hi my friend, Thankyou,

Phillip McCordall says:

All that’s for another video 🙂

I’m only 35 but photography gave me grey hair, when I had some anyway :)))
Thanks for the super comment, I feel 20 so why not behave that way.
Phill

How about cold water surfer board wax? This will dull a surface and it cheap.

Phillip McCordall says:

I’m sure that there are lots of things that may work but how many people have board wax lying around the house ? we all have deodorant , I hope. 🙂

mjaphotographertv says:

Is there anything you don’t know much about? I know it’s a long shot, just thought i’d ask lol

Phillip McCordall says:

There’s plenty I don’t know but if I’m stuck, i just make it up 🙂
In fact I’m not very good on anything technical, like histograms etc but I’m learning slowly. You may be surprised to know that I never use a flash meter in the studio well not for 20 years when my last one broke, although I’ll buy one soon for a couple of videos, I live by guesswork and if that doesn’t work I try another way 🙂
Phill

harrybean2006 says:

That is what Amazon.com is for 😉

AlessioFangano says:

Hi Phil, I was wondering if a polarizer would be helpful in cutting down those specular highlights on the glass bottle.
Loved the paint and duct-tape tips!!
Thanks a lot for sharing your expertise 🙂

Phillip McCordall says:

Not for this type of work , you would have little control over what you do, I hope you realize that this bottle isn’t lit like it should be it’s only there for a demo on technique 🙂
Phill

TeamCGS2005 says:

Thanks again Phill. Can you tell us how you clean your lenses and sensors. I heard of an issue with oil appearing on Nikon D7000 cameras and because I have one, want some advice in the event the fault occurs. Cheers mate.

TeamCGS2005 says:

I think the same way. He’s awesome isn’t he? 😀

Phillip McCordall says:

I’ve been meaning to do one on that, although I’ve no knowledge on the Nikon problem, I’ll try and find out about it.
Phill

TeamCGS2005 says:

As long as it’s not too much hassle. Thank you kindly sir!

You tricky dude you;)
Note to self: install high powered exhaust fan in “faux-studio” room! lol
It boggles my mind to think of all the information that your mind possesses.
Thank you for sharing:)

TheDinismota says:

Hell yeaahh! 😉

Orlando Gamez says:

Thank you very much Phill…

Roland Helerand says:

reflection with the tape – it’s just brilliant!!! :)))

bodytemple says:

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!! That white tape trick…amazing

violinstudiolab says:

you are lovely! thanks for this video 🙂

Microbex says:

You are indeed a lovely teacher Phill. Thanks so very much for the inspiration.

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