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Behind The Scenes with Cutting Edge Photographer Dave Hill

By Scott on Thursday, January 31st, 2008 at 6:07 am | updates.

The NAPP member forums have been buzzing about Dave Hill’s work, and I have to agree; I think Dave’s stuff is absolutely kick-butt brilliant; from his composition, to his lighting, to his retouching work in Photoshop; he’s got “The look” that everybody wants (from the biggest magazines to this Fortune 500 clients).

But beyond that, I love that he’s taking it to the next level by posting behind-the-scenes videos from his shoots. They have a very live “you’re right there on the set” feel to them, and I really think you’ll enjoy them (I love ‘em!).

When you go to his site, in the bottom right corner of his home page, click the “Behind the Scenes” button, and then you’ll be taken to a page with a list of his videos. Kudos to Dave and his team for not only shooting some great work, and creating a signature look, but for giving us a peek inside his work, and his world. (Here’s the link).

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Hi Scott,

What about having Dave Hill do a course for Kelby Online Training! Following him through a complete location shoot and post production session.

Now that would be cool.

Crash on January 31st, 2008 at 6:46 am

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Hi Crash:
I would love that!!! Hey, ya never know.

-Scott

Scott on January 31st, 2008 at 8:07 am

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I went to “behind the Scenes” and tried to click on some of the videos, but nothing happened. I have QT Version 7.4 (92). What’s (not) going on???

MDB on January 31st, 2008 at 10:00 am

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MDB,

Me too on the video links.

I checked out Dave’s work a few months back when either Scott, Matt or Dave mentioned it on PSTV. Amazing stuff!

Regards,

MikeV

Michael Van der Tol on January 31st, 2008 at 10:19 am

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Who doesn’t love Dave Hill? Everyone’s been trying to imitate his style including me! Check out my take of getting the “Dave Hill” lookhere.

Fairuz on January 31st, 2008 at 10:54 am

^#6

So how does one get that look? Is that a combination of the smudge tool, burn tool, and painting with light?

Scott love the blog and keep up the good work. 2 thumbs up!

T-Why on January 31st, 2008 at 11:07 am

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Totally awesome.

Bakari on January 31st, 2008 at 1:21 pm

^#8

Great techniques, but he’s okay… I know, I’m just old fashion I guess.

Been reading your books Scott. Great stuff… and you also make me chuckle! heh!

Robert on January 31st, 2008 at 1:47 pm

^#9

Wow - Cool site! Photographs are inspiring.

North East Wedding Photography on January 31st, 2008 at 3:11 pm

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Hi Scott…..

I agree with Crash!! I have been hounding you, Dave and Matt to teach us Dave Hill’s Photoshop techniques for months….would be great if Dave Hill could be a guest visitor on Photoshop TV…maybe he can reveal some of his secrets.

Cheers,

Scotty

Scotty Graham on February 3rd, 2008 at 11:56 pm