Review: Visions in View and Portraits of Success

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2 How-To Series on Home Video (8 volumes in each set)

Originally produced for Kodak as Visions in View (VIV) and Portraits of Success (POS), these seminar style videos document new and innovative photographers at work in their studios and on-location. These magnificent instructional programs are available for the first time from American Image for you to view in your own home or studio.

The photographers featured are at the top in their respective fields. They reveal professional secrets that you can use in ways you have not seen before. They share their striking images and the step by step "magic" they use to produce them. You will be amazed at the insights, trade secrets, techniques, insider tips and working habits waiting for you in abundance on these tapes. These are the secrets that can transform your photos several jumps up the development ladder no matter whether your interest is as a hobbyist or professional .

Pro Secrets Series (Visions in View):

In the first of the two 8 volume pro-series, you will get an insider's view from top professional photographers who will tell you, in their own words, what it takes to make great pictures and run a successful photography business.

These hard-hitting how-to tapes cover the entire spectrum of the kinds of photography most important to photographers who want to grow in their skill, technique and experience.

PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY: If you've dabbled in covering events from motor sports to concerts you will learn the secrets that will turn your "OK" shots into those heart-stopping memorable ones. You will learn where and how to position yourself and what kind of equipment is essential. If your press photography is more in the line of shooting celebrities or documentary pieces when you travel, these tapes are especially valuable in teaching you how to gain a degree of control of your subject or environment to catch the once-in-a-lifetime shots. You'll even learn how National Geographic Magazine selects photographers for assignments.

GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY: Packed with hot tips from the best photographers, these tapes show you how to work with models in the studio and on location. You will learn how to create sensuous, sexy images that sizzle. Then, you will learn how to apply your glamour photography skills to creating fashion and advertising photography that is out of this world.

LIGHTING SECRETS: More than anything else, these videos reveal how lighting is the real secret to great images. You will learn how ordinary daylight, window light, simple flash or a single flood or strobe can yield spectacular results. You will even learn how to take great pictures at night without flash.

STUDIO DETAILS: You will also see how each piece of a sophisticated studio provides ingredients to top notch pictures, how creative photographers use them and how you can too. Table top photography, large scale productions, and glamour are explored in the studio.

PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS: Every aspect of photography business will be explored from stock photography to creating great images for offset printing. You will learn how to present and promote yourself and how it can be a lot easier than you've ever thought.

Pro Secrets Series (Visions in View):

Vol..Photographer.............Description

3VV1.Parish Kohanim...........Glamour & fashion photography
.....Jim Cummins..............Models, studio & location
.....Aaron Jones/Lis DeMarco..Lighting and figure study
3VV2.Glen Silker..............Lighting: tabletop to large set
.....Norman Sanders...........Photography for graphic reproduction
.....Hughes Aircraft..........Industrial photography secrets
3VV3.Gregory Heisler..........Documentary press photography
.....Mickey McGuire...........Exotic classic auto images
.....Jim Northmore............Shoots with rig in car at 60 mph
.....Diane Padys..............Portraiture & food photography
.....Walt Disney World........Shooting at night
3VV4.Struan Campbell-Smith....Glamour and beauty photography
.....Nick Vedros..............Lighting in the studio
.....Jim Marvy................Large production to tabletop
.....Alderman Studios.........Large set "hot light" techniques
3VV5.True Redd................Special effects
.....Rick Alexander...........Architectural & lighting
.....The Franklin Mint........Catalog & product photography
.....National Geographic Mag..How to get an assignment
3VV6.Steve Grohe..............Studio special effects
.....John Bruton..............Electronic imaging creating
.....Color Assoc/Spectrum Ph..Elect. imaging production
.....Don Carli................Digital imaging technology
3VV7.Bill Smith...............On-location travel photography
.....Peter Langone............Travel and glamour photography
.....FPG International........Stock Photography
.....Graphic Reproduction.....Reproducing pictures in print
.....ASMP Ten Thousand Eyes...Documentary press photography
3VV8.Michel Furman............Special/digital effects
.....Neil Molinaro............Lighting in studio photography
.....Jay P. Morgan............Special for the big screen

#3VV1 Pro Glamour- Figure Tips

VIV takes you to the Atlanta studio of Parish Kohanim who creates an exceptional fashion image with a glamorous model. He talks about his business, how he brings in work from out of town and how he maintains a creative edge. You will learn why his technique and style have been featured in countless advertisements in major publications when he reveals his philosophy for making striking images.

Next, Seattle photographer Jim Cummins shows us how he creates award-winning pictures for his fashion clients. You will learn his secrets as he shoots glamour models in his studio and on-location at a swimming pool.

Aaron Jones and Lis DeMarco reveal the secrets of a great portfolio from their Portland studio. They reveal their lighting secrets during a striking figure study shoot.

#3VV2 Shoot For Publication

This tape brings you to the full service studio of Glen Silker in Edina, MN. Glen gives tips on shooting small tabletops and then sets up a large set with a water pool.
Next noted author and graphic arts authority Norman Sanders gives valuable insight into how photographs must be taken to work on the printed page, a must for press and magazine photographers.

Finally, the Hughes Aircraft in house photography group takes you inside industrial photography and how they take pictures for publication.

#3VV3 Press, Advertising, Special Effects

Follow documentary press photographer Greg Heisler on a 24 hour shoot for "A Day in the Life of America." His shoot spans farmers, coal miners and townspeople.
Mickey McGuire and Jimmy Northmore of Boulevard Photographic take you into the world of automobile advertising with their dazzling shoots of classic cars and sunsets.

Jimmy Northmore then takes you on an exciting ride with his special rig that allows him to shoot with a 60 mph effect. Diane Padys gives lighting tips while she shoots food displays and then a sculptor at work in his studio. Finally, the photographic team at Disney's Epcot Center reveal their secrets of shooting outdoors after dark.

#3VV4 Simple Lighting Secrets

Striking glamour photography is the subject for Struan Campbell-Smith in his Toronto studio. See how he uses simple lighting to create sexy images that sizzle.
Learn intimate environmental portraiture from Nick Vedros in his Kansas City fire station turned studio.

See how Jim Marvy shoot beer and bikers in his church turned studio in Minneapolis. Learn how he creates special effects in his studio including rain.
Finally, Alderman Studios in North Carolina shows you how they shoot furniture sets for advertising spreads in the immense studio.

#3VV5 How to Get Press Assignments

True Redd of Dallas shows you solid techniques you can use in your own business. He shows how dazzling special effects are done step-by-step and demonstrates his special rig for bringing a static set into motion. Rick Alexander of North Carolina combines great lighting ideas and models to bring magic to architectural photography.

Next the Franklin Mint's photographic department brings fine collectibles, including glass subjects, to life and how to mask out backgrounds "in-camera." Then get a rare glimpse into the process for selecting photographers to do shoots for National Geographic Magazine. Two national Geographic staff photographers also reveal how they approach their assignments.

#3VV6 Special Effects, Electronic Imaging

New technologies in the photo industry is the topic of Steve Grohe in Boston. He tells you how to create special effects using conventional and amazingly simple techniques.

In St. Louis, Jon Bruton reveals the possibilities of electronic imaging by creating his "Centaur" image that combines both male and female models and a horse. Color Associates and Spectrum Photo then evolve the image using the Scitex System. Don Carli, an electronic imaging consultant, reveals how you can get in to electronic imaging.

#3VV7 Travel, Action, Stock Photography

On-Location photography is Bill Smith's focus as he takes us to Jamaica for great travel and action shots. Peter Langione in Ft. Lauderdale specializes in travel and fashion photography. He takes you on a shoot that combines glamour models, a huge American flag, and a bright red Corvette.

Next, FPG International staff makes you an insider in the lucrative world of stock photography and how it really works. Finally, ASMP members take to the world in grand documentary style to create "Ten Thousand Eyes." You'll see everything from a cyclone created in the studio to shooting from helicopters.

#3VV8 Lighting Tips You've Never Seen

Learn how to make a brochure for a bike manufacturer with Michael Furman.
Neil Molinaro uses lighting in ways you've never seen before as he shoots a coffee cup filling with coffee. He then reveals his secret to creating the illusion that subjects give off a light of their own.

Special effects are the world of Jay P. Morgan as he "explodes" his sets to life in his Los Angeles studio. He will share the step-by-step secrets that you can use too.

Pro Secrets (Portraits of Success)

This series of seminar style videos contains everything you've always wanted to know about portrait photography. You will learn about portrait photography. You will learn straight from the pros about lighting, posing and selecting the right setup. These insider tips from successful portrait photographers make it all easy. You will follow these photographers through their portrait shoots step-by-step from wedding portraits to student, children's, environmental and formal portraits and more.

You'll even be taken step-by-step from the initial contact with a potential portrait customer all the way through the sale and delivery of the finished portrait.

Pro Secrets (Portraits of Success)

Vol..Photographer..............Description

3PS1.Gary Jentoft..............Finding the portrait market
.....Roy Meyer.................Exploiting the portrait market
.....Patsy Hodge...............Take advantage of your strengths
.....Ed Percy..................Unique promotional ideas
3PS2.Ted Sirlin................Making customer contact
.....Tom McCarthy..............Leading your customer to the sale
.....Wayne Hill................Closing the sale
3PS3.Larry Peters..............School photography
.....Mark Lattin...............Glamour photography
.....John Perrin...............Fashion photography
3PS4.D. Forbes Ley.............New solutions for higher sales
.....Paul Skipworth............Putting quality in portraits
.....Lisa Vale Evans...........Designer wall portraits
.....Anthony Bruno.............Studio set designs
3PS5.Joe Craig.................Promotional strategies
.....Sam Gray..................Contemporary portraits
.....Paul Thompson.............Wedding portraits
.....Marion Vance..............Child portraits
3PS6.Mike & Helen Boursier.....Take risks and win
.....Dewees & Mary Crockett....Facing risk head on
.....Dwayne & Diane Ealy.......Planning future portrait business
.....Steve Shipley.............Dealing with competition
3PS7.Jane Ziser................Retouching portraits
.....Roy & Deborah Madearis....Studio design and setup
.....David Peters..............Environmental art canvases
.....Caree Waltz/Karen Rego....Glamour head shots
.....Frank Cricchio............Technical aspects of lighting
.....Rich Voorhees.............Portrait special effects
3PS8.Michael Taylor............Location Portraiture
.....Lisa Murphey..............Studio images of children
.....Paul Thompson.............Formal Portraiture

#3PS1 Marketing Opportunities

Learn how top studios take advantage of their strengths in their own markets to develop unique advertising and promotional ideas. Gary Jentoft, Roy Meyer, Patsy Hodge and Ed Percy reveal their winning techniques and insider secrets.

#3PS2 Making The Sale

You will learn the step-by-step process you have been seeking. Beginning with the initial contact with a potential portrait customer, you will go through the sale to the finished portrait. Ted Sirlin, Tom McCarthy and Wayne Hill reveal how to turn consumer awareness into a sale decision.

#3PS3 Sharpening Your Skills

Larry Peters takes you through the ins and outs of shooting high school students. John Perrin shoots glamour and fashion portraits. Mark Lattin shows you how a full service portrait studio runs. You will see them in action and learn how to apply their techniques to your photography.

#3PS4 Selling Portraits to the Heart

Learn how to "open the buyer's heart" and close the sale from leading author D. Forbes Ley. Next Paul Skipworth shows you how to achieve the quality in portraits needed for top sales and Lisa Evans shows you how to create designer wall portraits. Anthony Bruno reveals his secrets of studio set design.

#3PS5 Image is Everything

Paul Thompson revels how he succeeds at wedding and portrait photography. Marion Vance shows how she shoots child portraits and develops long term repeat customers. Sam Gray describes contemporary portraiture. Joe Craig gives his insider tips on creativity and promotion strategies.

#3PS6 One Step Ahead

Mike and Helen Boursier show how they take risks and win in the portrait business. Dewees and Mary Lynda Crockett face the realities of risk head on. Dwayne and Diane Ealy show how they plan the future of their business based on their history. Steve Shipley ignores competition and tells you why and how.

#3PS7 The Winning Image

Jane Ziser describes retouching. Roy and Deborah Madearis describe the elements of their winning studio in Texas. David Peters shows you how he makes his renowned environmental art canvases. Caree Waltz and Karen Rego of Head shots show how they turned glamour portraiture into a growing business. Frank Cricchio reveal the portrait photographers secrets of lighting and exposure. Rich Voorhees shows you how portrait special effects sell like hot cakes.

3PS8 Portrait Techniques

Michael Taylor demonstrates his unique style of location portraiture. Lisa Murphey makes rich images of children on the grounds of her studio. Paul Thompson shows you how to shoot formal portraiture.

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