ShootSmarter- Bold & Simple: The Light of Marc Haus [repost]

Marc Hauser is a modern master photographer who billed his first million dollars in shooting jobs before he was 21 years old. With a classic touch that bridges the span between commercial, portrait and art photography, Marc reveals the secrets behind three of his most captivating black and white lighting setups, the creative inspiration behind his work, and even a look at Marc in action during a photo session in his Chicago studio.

This video will appeal to professionals and students alike seeking insight into Marc's unique (and incredibly successful) approach to commercial and advertising black & white portraiture. Nothing held back - straight from the hip - bold and simple just like Marc!

Heres a look at what is inside this fascinating and engaging DVD:

Chapter One: HAUSER ON HAUSER.
Who is Marc Hauser? What makes this guy tick?
Discover the qualities that make this legendary photographers work unique as we take a look at some of his classic images as MH narrates and comments about his beginnings and roots.

Chapter Two: LIGHTING The Table Shot.
The example image he creates is this gorgeous image of a mom/model you see on the right.
Topics covered in this chapter are:
1. Table to background distance.
2. Background selection.
3. Background draping onto table.
4. Main light placement.
5. Mainlight options.
6. Film selection and ISO rating.
7. Exposure Technique.

Chapter Three: CREATIVITY 101.
Here Marc features insight on cropping, capturing the moment, looking for inspiration, and the Personality Face.

Chapter Four : LIGHTING The Full Length.
A master's touch with a full length setup on a solid background is the focus in this chapter. Marc covers the subtleties of:
1. Background selection.
2. Main light placement.
3. Back light placement.
4. Lighting ratio.
5. Fill lights (why there isn't one)
6. Lens selection.
7. Lighting gear selection

Chapter Five: PHOTO SESSION Hauser Style.
This is your chance to see this pro in action as we admire the flow of a typical photo session from greeting the subject as they arrive, clothing / prop selection, and hair & makeup, to posing, lighting and shooting the table shot image.

Chapter Six: CREATIVITY 201.
Discovering the subjects story, then making the moment right for the photo session is an important aspect to capturing that ultimate image. Marc shares all his secrets to getting the right subject expressions.

Chapter Seven : LIGHTING The Corner Light.
Marvel and the simplicity and power of this lighting setup ,and how easily you can add a new dimension to your studio work. Marc covers simplified set construction, light selection, light placement and more.

Chapter Eight: CREATIVE INSPIRATION.
Talk about getting yourself FIRED UP! Marcs own unique spin on where creative energy comes from and how to surface it in your photography will strike a chord inside every photographer. Ready to use advice from a guy who's "been there". Your creative juices will explode so get ready!