Outdoor Product Photography, Up Your Game, Shoot Tethered!

Why shoot products on location versus in the studio? There's several different reasons. Find out why. We show you lighting techniques and how to calibrate your monitor to get the best results in your outdoor photography. #ProductPhotography #OutdoorPhotography SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR DATACOLOR: Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra: Datacolor Spyder Checkr: Westcott 3’ x 4’ Rapid Box Switch Westcott FJ400 - SHOW US SOME LOVE! SUBSCRIBE! Subscribe to The Slanted Lens and get new videos every Tuesday: Timestamps: 00:00 Outdoor Product Photography, Up Your Game, Shoot Tethered 00:23 Why Shoot Products Outdoors 00:40 Why tether to your computer 00:55 Calibrating your monitor 01:30 Why Shoot Products on Location vs in the Studio 01:40 Show products where they are used 01:58 Show juxtaposition of products 02:09 Allows for blurry backgrounds 02:20 Gives you production value 02:30 Natural light look 03:06 Photo composition of your shot 03:17 Rise and fall in image composition 03:29 Follow the rule of thirds 03:39 Photo styling tips 04:47 How to calibrate your monitor 05:31 How to light your products 05:32 Keep direct sunlight off the products 05:45 Use sun as a rim light 06:00 Create shade with a scrim or translucent 06:14 Lighting diagram 06:24 Add a key light & lighting diagram 07:28 Add a rim light & lighting diagram 08:52 Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra to calibrate monitor 09:16 Why tether when shooting 09:33 Tether when you have clients 09:56 Tether for advertising photography 10:27 Tether for location shooting & outdoor portraits 11:10 Color profiles 11:25 Color accuracy 11:45 Color calibration 12:16 Spyder X2 Ultra for calibration 12:29 Video and cinema calibration targets 12:39 Soft proofing for printing 13:10 Studio match 13:35 Conclusion Support The Slanted Lens by shopping our affiliate links: B&H: Weekly Photography Deals & More: Amazon: Follow The Slanted Lens- Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Visit the webpage: Visit our SPONSORS Tamron Lenses: SKB: Westcott: Datacolor: Triple Scoop Music: TSL Store: --- GEAR USED: Canon C200 B&H: Amazon: Canon 24-70 2.8 B&H: Amazon: Sony A7 RIII B&H: Amazon: Canon EOS R B&H: Amazon: Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 G2 B&H: Amazon: Tamron 28-75 2.8 B&H: Amazon: Tamron 17-28 2.8 B&H: Amazon: Spyder Color Checker B&H: Amazon: Sennheiser G4 Wireless Lav B&H: Amazon: Discounts: 15% off Lens Pro To Go Use Discount Code: SLANTEDLENS15 $10 off Luminar by Skylum Use Discount Code: LuminarTSL10 __ The Slanted Lens is a photography and video YouTube channel where we feature photography and lighting tutorials, camera reviews, photo and video related product reviews and industry business tips. Our founder, Jay P. Morgan, has been working as a Commercial Photographer and Film Director/DP in the Los Angeles area for more than 30 years developing an impressive list of clients from Paramount to McDonald's. Jay P.'s experience with elaborate set design and extensive lighting are key to the success of his illustrative work. Jay P has also taught college level photography and video courses for many years. He is happy to share his knowledge with you. Join us by subscribing and asking questions that we are happy to answer!