Filming Still Life: Bring Objects to Life through Light
A course by Sam Hofman , Photographer
Add movement to your still life images and create engaging videos that capture your audience's attention by experimenting with lights and motion
Add movement to your still life images and create engaging videos that capture your audience's attention by experimenting with lights and motion
‘The studio is a blank canvas, a place that can be physically manipulated to achieve any vision.’
For photographer Sam Hofman, the magic is in the setup. He meticulously crafts the lighting and movement in his space to make sure he produces captivating, eye-catching visuals. With many years of photography experience under his belt, he found his niche in marrying still life with movement. His list of clients includes Elemis, Molton Brown, Guinness, and Glenlivet. He’s a true believer that motion has the power to instantly hold someone's attention, allow a brand to tell more of its product’s story, and better communicate its ethos.
In this online course, Sam teaches how to bring motion into commercial photo stills. Explore how different studio lights achieve a different look. In the end, craft luxurious and impactful lighting, film an object, and learn to build a simple edit that will maximize impact.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (8)
- 607 students
- 14 lessons (3h 8m)
- 19 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Shoot and edit a short social-media campaign film for a product of your choice.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone wanting to learn more about shooting videos in a studio environment.
Requirements and materials
Lighting equipment, camera with a manual setting
Reviews
A course by Sam Hofman
Sam Hofman is a photographer working across still life, social media, and film mediums. His clients include Elemis, Molton Brown, Guinness, Glenlivet, Pantene, and many others. He was drawn to design and imagery as a young boy growing up in the sleepy Cotswolds region of the UK. He found inspiration around him, from his village’s yearly pantomime performance to his mother’s camera. He got his professional start in 2008 after graduating from university in London, starting as an assistant photographer. Through his experiences as a junior, he realized his true calling was still life, which continues to be his specialty. However, as the industry evolved and moving images became ever more important, it became an integral part of his practice as well.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Moving to Motion
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The Power of the Moving Image
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Introduction to the Equipment
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Mood Boards and Storyboarding 1
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Mood Boards and Storyboards 2
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U3
Capturing the Photos
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Setting up the Studio
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Lighting 1
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Lighting 2
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Shooting the Hero
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Adding Flowers and Capturing Details 1
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Adding Flowers and Capturing Details 2
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U4
Last Touches
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Post-production Editing
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Post-production Grading and Formatting
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FP
Final project
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Filming Still Life: Bring Objects to Life through Light
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sanna_f
Not a bad course, the teacher is easy to follow and seems structured and thorough.
Personally, I was hoping to get more value from the course. The teaser included clips from different projects, and I thought that I would learn how to achieve all these shots. However, only one project was in the course. All using the same angle and a turntable, which I already know how to do.
So it was not what I expected - but still interesting. Would love to see more projects.
mmendezvigo
PlusMuy bueno! Lleno de tips muy interesantes!
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aliakar_a3
Recomendable!
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karol_ch
Bueno
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roro_s
Incredibly professional and informative.