Chris de Vida

one of my most recent shootings together with the model Nika and a new make-up artist in town, Hatoe. Hatoe stepped in on short notice and did a wonderful job. This time we got another wonderful model on set: The black and beautiful Ibanez SA guitar which was a burner.. together with Nika. The initial idea was to go for another monochrome line with smokey eyes, nude lips and light-edges…

We tried to produce more emotional images. The idea worked out well since Nika is such a cute person to work with. But see some of the results by clicking below:

Post production was experimental and completely done with Paintshop Pro X2, you will see some more detail of the postproduction in the upcoming tutorial on skin and beauty retouche with Paintshop Pro X2. See you soon!

Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate enthält alle erforderlichen Werkzeuge und Funktionen für den digitalen Foto Workflow. Dank  der vielen 1-Klick-Fotokorrekturen lassen sich gängige Fotofehler (rote Augen, Farbe, Schärfe) schnell und einfach korrigieren. Mit den Make-Up-Werkzeugen können Sie Zähne weißer wirken lassen, Hautunreinheiten spurlos zum Verschwinden bringen und allen Personen auf Ihren Fotos einen gesunden, makellosen Teint verleihen. Mit zunehmender Übung können Sie die Leistungsstärke der vielen professionellen Funktionen nutzen – beispielsweise die HDR-Fotozusammensetzung oder die Werkzeuge für Histogramm-, Kurven- und Ebenenanpassungen.

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A step-by-step introduction to art skills and techniques; Use of modern methods and accessible materials supported by excellent colour photography; Further information sections.

Synopsis
A step-by-step introduction to art skills and techniques; Use of modern methods and accessible materials supported by excellent colour photography; Further information sections.

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This full-color and amply illustrated book is written for film, television, and theatre makeup artists who need to know the basics on how to accomplish flawless makeup applications. It begins with fundamental practices and continues through more complex techniques usually known only by Hollywood makeup artists. Written by two expert authors who have experience doing makeup for television, commmercials, and blockbuster films, readers will learn about beauty, time periods, black and white film, as well as cutting edge techniques such as air brusshing makeup for computer-generated movies, and makeup effects. High definition (HD) technology has revolutionized the techniques needed by makeup artists – you need to know more, have more talent, and be more detailed than ever before. Because HD emphasizes every detail on screen, it’s essential for makeup artists to know how to achieve a desired ‘look’ that fits the director’s requirements. This book will help professional and aspi (more…)

Just a few more pictures from the series…

“Simple tricks of the trade will enable you to bring out the best in every subject. This comprehensive book will quickly prove its worth.” -”Shutterbug”

With detailed discussions and eye-catching, dynamic images, this guidebook shows professional photographers how to masterfully create beautiful images of a model to achieve any creative objective. Instructions illustrate basic poses as well as a host of subtle variations to provide photographers with an endless array of looks for editorial fashion shots, athletics, glamour or nude photography, and shots designed to show curves, reveal personality, or showcase the hands, hair, or legs. This comprehensive resource also provides expert advice on conducting a successful session, how to work with the model, how to work with a support staff of image stylists, and tips for designing a high-quality portfolio. Additional lessons provide a start-to-finish analysis of four different shooting sessions, … (more…)

MetroBlinks präsentiert in einer Gruppenaustellung Architektur und Momentaufnahmen aus dem großstädtischen Alltag, die in den Metropolen der Welt eingefangen wurden. Metropolen wie New York, Seoul, Berlin und Barcelona liefern die Szenerie, in der sich Alltägliches und Typisches manifestiert.

Please join me an enjoy this very urban moment. Summertime in New York City. A calm slightly humid atmosphere sets the tone here. Take a walk, meet your very best friend at the Pastis, just let go.

Cheers!

Written for students who have chosen a career in the world of entertainment – theatre, television and film – who need to learn the basic skills of theatrical and media make-up and wigmaking. – Health and Beauty Salon, May 1994 “…a gem of a reference book that will help any budding professional on their way.” Warpaint, November 2003

This book teaches the basic skills of theatrical and media make-up and wigmaking. It is ideal for students aiming at a career in the world of entertainment – whether it be theatre, television or film – or those hoping to become make-up artists within these fields.
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After being here for a fist time, this place keeps my attention in a special way. Knowing the background of the Olympic Games 1936 in Germany and being amongst the ruins touching walls and broken glass is somehing different. It is more about the unusual and unknown visual  appearence of this place, where some special light helps to draw the mystic mood here. Especially with people and/or a model involved the tense of that place might come accross much better.

Another series will come up after our shooting with models on that location. Watch out for Elstal3 next time.