Comments on: Aaron Nace Puts Some Drama In His Shoot

By: Nito Roberto

Nito Roberto — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:56:19 +0000

Nice shoot
like producer

By: Si

Si — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:41:58 +0000

I always bookmark the ones i really like and disregard the others… But nearly always i can take a snipping of something useful from each. Since photographers don’t really make any cash from BTS vids we should be thankful that any are made at all.

By: Aaron & Avery

Aaron & Avery — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:57:01 +0000

Hi Everyone!
We want our BTSV to be both helpful and entertaining. We have all the technical details posted on our blog from all of our recent photos> http://www.aaronandavery.com/blog/
Also, to see some great before and after photos you should check out my class website here http://www.learnphotoshoplive.com/

By: Wayne Leone

Wayne Leone — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:16:32 +0000

I say keep ‘em coming. Photography involves all creative aspects, hair, makeup, styling, sets, not just camera. Most BTSV’s appeal to me from beginning to end, some less so but they’re great for ideas and inspiration. I hope one day to post one of my own.

Loving the site!
Wayne

By: David Keller

David Keller — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:04:31 +0000

if fstoppers posted only one really quality video a week, they’d have a fraction of the traffic they currently have on their site. i agree with their approach– go for quantity 1st, and then try your best for quality as much as possible (i’ve been accused of having this same philosophy with women). in other words, keep a steady stream of videos going so that people don’t get bored with the site, which they inevitably would if it were only one a week. this video isn’t too bad, and fstoppers do a pretty good job of finding good videos considering they post at least one a day.

By: Patrick Hall Admin

Patrick Hall Admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:37:41 +0000

Glad to see a good conversation going on here. I agree with Ken in that there is no way we can post videos that appeal to everyone. Heck some of our favorite videos don’t get the response that videos we think aren’t as interesting get sometimes. Our goal is for Fstoppers to be a place where each week there are a handful of videos that you may find useful or interesting relating to video and photography. Usually the Tweet and Facebook shares are a good indicator as to what is popular.

By: Kenn

Kenn — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:04:22 +0000

Not all videos will appeal to everyone but I can almost guarantee that the videos posted here have something for someone; be it a nugget of insight, entertainment value, inspiration or full on education. I do see where some of you are coming from though and for the more seasoned subscriber to fStoppers, it may be worth putting a rating on videos. Or even a user generated rating system. Lee and Patrick have proven that a GOOD BTS video must have certain aspect/criteria ( in fact Lee clearly spells out many of those criteria in an earlier video: http://www.youtube.com/user/FStoppers?feature=chclk#p/u/11/CpkcJI4inH8 ). So, perhaps a video could be given a star for each aspect/criteria that they meet?
Good input guys, thanks for helping fStoppers grow.

By: Donnie Bell Design

Donnie Bell Design — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:48:45 +0000

I agree on a post production shot, but it was interesting to see all the pre production too. And while it’s not exactly pure photography, it is still creative. And that’s enough for me.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:13:31 +0000

You have to understand that Aaron is a master photo retoucher / post process guru / etc.. Take a look at his website.. the guy is about as good as they come. You can take his classes for a great price and he seems to be about as nice as they come in regards to helping people out. But to do a step by step BTS on his post work is something he saves for his classes it would seem. I have been following his work for a couple years.. still jaw dropping what this guy can do with a camera, some lights and photoshop.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:48:56 +0000

Why not Quality over Quantity?
I’m starting to skip over your movies.
No offense, but it’s the truth.
I don’t want to watch 5 min of hair and makeup, followed by 1 min of actual shoot.
Thanks