My toy compositing technique for toy photography with NECAs Gollum from LOTR James Gibbs Studio 2018-10-22 | In this video, I'll show you my method for compositing my toy photo of NECA's Gollum from LOTR movies into a real scene. I breakdown how I use the different Adobe photoshop layers to make Gollum fit into the scene.Here is a link to get Gollum on Amazon:amazon.com/Gollum-Lord-Rings-scale-figure/dp/B000S6TJ7G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RGQZE59XTDUO&keywords=neca+gollum&qid=1557014390&s=gateway&sprefix=neca+gol%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1
How to Make TEETH WHITER and Brighter Quickly in Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 James Gibbs Studio 2021-12-08 | In this HOT MINUTE TIP, I'm going to show you how easy it is to make teeth whiter and brighter in Lightroom with a few clicks of your mouse. If you have gorgeous photos with beaming smiles but the teeth aren't picture perfect, Lightroom has the feature just for you.Lightroom has a built in template brush specifically for teeth whitening that you can tweak and adjust to get the perfect set of pearly whites.Subscribe to James Gibbs Studio to get more tips and tricks youtu.be/kg1s5u8X3psyoutu.be/kg1s5u8X3ps
How to use the brush tool in Adobe Lightroom - a Hot Minute Tip James Gibbs Studio 2021-12-07 | In this video, I'm going to show you how easy it is to use the brush tool in Adobe Lightroom. In this specific video, I'll use 2 different brush layers to add and subtract exposure onto an image.The brush tool is one of the most powerful tools in Adobe Lightroom as it can be used to adjust just about anything on your image.youtu.be/ly37kxAx-Wcyoutu.be/ly37kxAx-Wc
How I created and edited this photo of Superman getting eaten alive by fire ants! James Gibbs Studio 2021-12-06 | In this video, I'm going to show you how I created this toy photo of Superman, stuck in a red ants nets literally being eaten alive. I'm not going to lie, I got bitten a lot while doing this shot, but I think the end result was worth all the pain I went throughCheck out my Instagram: @harri.hawk Check out my website: harrihawk.comyoutu.be/oV9Ul1dxh28youtu.be/oV9Ul1dxh28
How I edited my Dark Web toy photo James Gibbs Studio 2021-12-05 | In this video, I'm going to show you how I edited my Spiderman - dark web photo. This has to be one of my favourite images because of the process. I left my Hasbo 12' Spiderman action figure on my porch for 3 weeks to get this result. Using 6 different images, I was able to achieve the look I was going for and I think it came out really nicely.Here is a link to the toy: amazon.com/gp/product/B01BH91UDS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1youtu.be/5rG3YDikJTMyoutu.be/5rG3YDikJTM
How I edited my Fruit Bat toy photo James Gibbs Studio 2021-12-04 | In this video, I'm going to show you how I edited my popular image of Batman crouched on an apple. I go over the different layers and elements I use in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop to create this fun shot.There are many ways to edit this photo but in this video I am going to show you my technique to achieve this finished product.If you haven't already done so, go over to my instagram account: @harri.hawk and give me a few likes and a followOr head over to my website: www.harrihawk.com the toy in the photo is:amazon.com/gp/product/B07CXW1264/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1youtu.be/t-6yHufeXO8youtu.be/t-6yHufeXO8
MAKE PHOTOS POP BY TURNING THEM INTO BW ON YOUR IPHONE James Gibbs Studio 2021-12-03 | In this video, I'm going to show you how to make an average photo pop by changing it into BW on your iPhone, now editing app needed, it's already there in your camera roll. This is a quick and easy way to take your average pictures that you have taken with your phone and make them POP! Black and white will make you image jump out at you and give it a better look and feelIn this video, James Gibbs Studio shows you how to make your images pop on an iPhoneyoutu.be/RKPCHvjCDIkyoutu.be/RKPCHvjCDIk
MEGA CONSTRUX MOTU CASTLE GRAYSKULL James Gibbs Studio 2021-12-02 | This is a fun video exploring the Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull by Megaconstrux. Great project to have while you are in lockdown to pass the time. Anyone notice that Grayskull is conforming and wearing a mask as well??If you are an 80's kid who grew up on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, then this Megaconstrux set is a must for you. This Megaconstux set is not just for kids, its for the 80's fan who can recite the words to the He-Mans chant, "By the power of Grayskull...."youtu.be/oIsL--xYslAyoutu.be/oIsL--xYslA
MAGIC - Convert Image to Text on iPhone in 2022 James Gibbs Studio 2021-12-01 | In this video, I'm going to show you how to convert images to text in a quick easy way. I'll show you how I use live text on iPhone, this is such an amazing tool. This blew my mind that it's so easy to do... if you ever wanted to convert an image to text on your iPhone or iPad and have your mind blown, then luckily this video is just for you!In this video, James Gibbs Studio shows you how to convert Image to Text on iPhone in 2022youtu.be/9WPAnSbLjg8youtu.be/9WPAnSbLjg8
I took YODA to the DARK SIDE!! Lume Cube Panel Mini Review James Gibbs Studio 2020-06-10 | In this video, I take a look at Lume Cube's new LED panel. The Panel Mini. This little light is the size of a credit card but packs a serious punch! It took Yoda to the dark side and back!!
How to light your dragon... The Lume Cube 2.0 is here! James Gibbs Studio 2019-10-08 | Lume Cube was kind enough to send me there new 2.0 cube. It has some really need modifications. In my opinion, a must for any toy photographer!
Get amazing cinematic lighting for your toy photos with just one light... James Gibbs Studio 2019-09-04 | In this brief tutorial, I show you the method I use called "layered Light." It's a way to achieve amazing looking images that look like they have been shot in a studio, but have actually only been shot with one Lume Cube.I will be doing a more thorough beginning to end video soon, but for now, head to my blog (blog.harrihawk.com) and read through the post "Toying with bright ideas: layered light" to get a little more info. In this video, I do a quick step by step of the layer workflow in photoshop to achieve this look.Let me know if you have any questions, I'll be happy to help
Playing with fire and Hasbros Wolverine action figure James Gibbs Studio 2019-04-25 | In this video, I experiment with the "iron wool" technique to create some really amazing practical effects... I asked Logan (Wolverine) to help me out with this. Thank goodness for his healing abilities, anyone else would have literally been toast!!I was inspired to do this test with the Hasbro Wolverine action figure by watching my friends, Rob and Jonas experiment with the techniqueHere is the link to their video:youtube.com/watch?v=injY1GbbBY4HEADS UP:This is a pretty dangerous technique, you are literally playing with fire...
Im so bright, even my dad calls me sun 🌞 Toy photography in direct sunlight James Gibbs Studio 2019-04-06 | In this video, we look at using the sun as your main light source in toy photography and see what you can do to manipiulate it to get great results
Shooting with the Barn doors and Snoot from LUME CUBE - Turtle POWER James Gibbs Studio 2019-02-28 | So this is a quick review/tutorial on the new additions to the Lume Cube family... The barn doors and the snoot. really neat accessories to give your toy photos a little more control... Also, a really cool way to get backgrounds, use your laptop or computer to illuminate the scene.
How do you achieve this lighting with just the torch on your phone? James Gibbs Studio 2019-02-06 | So this is the first of a series I am doing called "Toying with Bright Ideas"It's a series about various lighting techniques, tips, and tricks when taking toy photos. In this episode, I explore painting with light.
In 300 yards, your target is on the right... James Gibbs Studio 2018-11-20 | My newest image of the T1000 and how I did it... Enjoy
