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I would look to get a little more directional light going. It would give it a little more drama and dimension. I really like the color, processing and exposure.

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Nice shots. However, they might just be more effective if processed in the faded Kodachrome look or B&W reminiscent of the 1940's...

"Faded Kodachrome?"

http://pavelkosenko.wo​rdpress.com/2012/03/28​/4x5-kodachromes/

That's one part of the inspiration behind these Jay. Like I said on facebook...think "Technicolor, in HD" with a splash of tonemaping tossed in. Personally, I'm still not satisfied with the results, but I'm heading the right direction I think. There's a delicate balance going on between color saturation, dynamic range and over-all exposure. Think I might revisit the first one tonight.

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If you really study those 4x5s, you'll see that the "look" is entirely dependent on the lighting...

Pretty broad in front with quite harsh back/rim lighting. I have no doubt that Hollywood was involved with at least the factory shots for the War Department and they were probably lit with hot lights like you'd find on a movie set. Remember that this was probably ASA 8 film!

You used a ringlight or beauty dish on yours, right?

Yeah, I remember discussing those photos with someone once. He decided most were very staged and used a LOT of lighting. The colors are what I'm trying to draw on a bit. Tone and light is coming from a different source of inspiration.

Yes, these were lit with a ARB800 ring light...hung a vagabond around my neck and it ended up being a pretty nice run and gun setup. Once you get the power setting and distance down it's very effecient. Think I got more than a dozen guys in less than 5 minutes. Just trying to get to my final vision for the processing. I like the light and the tone map...just not happy with the color yet.

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