Fred Brisker

Image source: careersinfilm.com Everybody loves a good story. Film is a great medium that tells stories through sound and pictures in motion. Nowadays, anyone can call themselves photographers and cinematographers thanks to the technology becoming increasingly accessible. Photography student Fred Brisker shares in this blog the basics of cinematography. In essence, cinematography is both the art and technology of creating motion pictures. Cinematography deals with mise-en-scène or scene composition, camera choice, lenses, films, filters, camera movement and angles, lighting, and special effects if needed. No two scripts demand the same cinematography. The art of photography in a motion picture goes beyond recording the actors in location or on stage. It is an integral part of bringing the script to life. Image source: backstage.com As directors are in charge of giving notes to actors and actors responsible for their performance, cinematographers are at the helm of the vi...

Image source: wikimedia.org Fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers welcomed the news of John Frusciante’s return to the band in December 2019. The announcement came via the band’s Instagram page but not before mentioning on the same IG post the departure of the band’s erstwhile guitarist for the past 10 years, Josh Klinghoffer. Photography student and RHCP fan Fred Brisker believes Frusciante’s return was a long time coming. The band wasn’t even the same without him, Fred muses. But what could be at stake now that the eccentric guitarist is back in the Chili Peppers fold? In some interviews last year, John often compares this reunion as “…returning to family. I’m extremely comfortable with those people. It was as if no time had gone by at all when we started playing, pretty much, with a couple of minor exceptions, like how Chad and I got our communication together in a new way.” John later admits, “Before I didn’t even know the difference between a ride cymbal and a crash cymbal. ...

Image source: phototraces.com While Fred Brisker loves shooting events such as fashion shows, his training allows him to be versatile enough to take his passion of photography almost everywhere. In today’s blog, Fred Brisker shares some tips for nature photography, in hopes of helping newcomers to the hobby find the best images when they shoot in the wild. Wide-angle lenses For nature shoots, Fred Brisker highly recommends using wide-angle lenses. There are a lot of wide natural landscapes that can occupy a really large field of vision with a host of wildlife. Wide-angle lenses allow photographers to capture everything crisply, from a field that serves as a backdrop for a family of elk passing by, or a jaw-dropping sea and sky view that gives life to a flying flock of birds. Image source: digitalphotomentor.com Long-range lenses If wide-angle lenses catch a wide range of vision, long-range lenses allows photographers to capture wild animals from a distance without distu...

Image source: enviragallery.com Fred Brisker is all about photography, and he firmly believes that the world would be a better place if more people took up the hobby. On that note, Fred Brisker shares a few genres of photography that newcomers to the hobby may warm up to or aim for in the future. Events Photographing events such as weddings and birthday parties are usually paid gigs, which add appeal to the hobby of photography. It may be fun at first sight, but make no mistake about it: being a photographer at an event that lasts hours isn’t an easy job. Event photographers should always be on their toes to wait for all those perfect shots. The payoff though is quite fulfilling. Image source: ppmag.s3.amazonaws.com Fine Art Fred Brisker recommends fine art photography to those who don’t want to be bound to their jobs. Fine art photographers can choose whatever they want to shoot and have their images featured in museums and galleries. Many new photographers choose ...

Image source: expertphotography.com Shooting time lapse photos can be frustrating, especially if you are new to it. You could spend hours idling and come out with a bad photo or something that isn’t at par with other photos you’ve seen on the internet. Compared to other shooting modes like landscape or portrait, time lapse requires a lot of skills to accomplish properly, according to avid photographer Fred Brisker. To help you on your next time lapse photography session, here are some easy tips you can follow. The first thing you need to do is to prepare thoroughly. Since time lapse photos take a lot of time, every second counts when you are plotting your shot. Preparations needed include the position of your shot, the exact time frame of when you will shoot, as well as travel time and getting your equipment together. Image source: naturettl.com In terms of equipment, Fred Brisker believes that nothing ruins a time laps photo more than shake or movement. Make sure you have a ...

Image source: Pexels.com Photography offers a perspective on the human experience. An essential part of the experience is nature. These days, nature photography is more than just taking photos of beautiful places and interesting species. It's about showing the inspiring and concerning events that happen in different places. Photography student Fred Brisker shares some ways the art form can encourage others to protect the environment. Capture the beauty Many turn to photography because they desire to capture the beauty around them. From unnoticed elements to familiar objects, the goal is to immortalize a moment to show others the intricate processes that are part of daily lives. While it seems that anyone can be good at nature photography, it is a process that requires discipline, thought, and respect for the environment. For someone trained in the art form such as Fred Brisker, showing the beauty of the environment can be a way to make others aware that they have a res...

Fred Brisker is all about photography. It’s his life’s passion. Over the past months, he has kept himself busy by sharing what he knows to readers everywhere through a series of blogs on photography. He touches on a variety of topics that cater to shutterbugs of every skill level. For today, Fred Brisker discusses how photographers new to nature photography can use natural light during a nature shoot. The fact of the matter is a lot of photographers use artificial light to get their desired image. And while that is all well and good, photographers should also learn how to handle natural light, which gives off an entirely different quality of lighting for a shot. First off, Fred Brisker reminds photographers to plan their schedules very thoroughly. Natural light differs literally at almost every point of the day when the sun is out. When photographing a certain object using natural light, the composition of the shot will differ during sunrise, midday, and sunset. And it may...

Image source: photocrowd.com Unlike nature photography which is often a peaceful environment, urban photography is all about capturing the beauty of the city amid a chaotic and splendid weave of technological advancement, culture, and diversity. One could say that urban photography is a lot more difficult to pull off amazingly. But for avid photographer Fred Brisker , it’s all about practicing and improving one’s skills in order to capture the cityscape better. Here are some tips to improve your skills as an urban photographer Experiment with different angles The standard eye-level cityscape photo is often the go-to perspective for urban photographers. But what separates a good photo from something that you can sell is uniqueness. You can achieve this by experimenting with different angles. What does the cityscape look like if you point your camera directly upward? Or what about a photo looking straight down from an iconic building? Unique perspectives often generate ...

Image source: creativebloq.com Pursuing digital photography requires a photographer to have a powerful computer for excellent photo editing. Professional photographers and enthusiastic amateurs may opt for the more expensive units for added credibility among peers and clients. Whether getting an expensive laptop or not, one must check if the unit can handle the best photo editing software. Fred Brisker considers the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch as the best laptop for photo editing and more. Adobe surely has a thing for Apple products, and it’s obvious among professionals and amateurs. Its CPU is an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 up to i7, with graphics by Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, a RAM starting at 8GB, and with 256GB to 2TB SSD. Image source: adorama.com The Dell Inspiron 13 7000 doubles as a tablet for on-the-go editing. With almost the same processing power as the MacBook Pro, it runs on Windows and has a slightly lower memory cap than its Apple counterpart. An...

Image Source: improvephotography.com Fred Brisker breathes photography. It is such a big part of his life. In fact, he has started a series of blogs to share with young photographers everywhere all the things he’s learned about the art. For this blog, Fred shares a few expert tips on how to photograph moving objects. Plan the shoot carefully. Taking action photographs requires much more planning than other genres of photography. From the location to the subject and everything in between, photographers need to envision what they want to see and shoot. They have to plan for any change in movement their subjects may make. Photographers also need to be aware of their equipment and what the shoot may require, such as high-speed shutters and a tripod. Image source: youtube.com Experiment with slow movements first. Fred Brisker explains that some objects move a lot faster than others, like athletes, race cars, and some wildlife. He cites cheetah as an example. ...

Image source: photoblog.com Photographing wildlife could get you accolades in the world of photography. However, it could also get you killed or seriously injured if you haphazardly photograph wildlife in their territory. Shooting a wild animal with a camera doesn’t stop them. This is why it is imperative that wildlife photographers master the disciplines when taking nature photography. Photographer Fred Brisker believes that there is a great deal of respect needed for one to become a good wildlife photographer. Keep in mind that a wildlife photographer is and will always be an ally of nature. Here are a couple of tips you need to follow to keep you safe when photographing wildlife. Learn as much as you can about your subject If you have a particular subject in mind like a water buffalo or a hippo, it is necessary to know as much as you can about them in terms of how they interact with their surroundings. Key questions to ask include “Are they aggressive,” “What is t...

Image source: pinterest.com A lot of professional photographers use artificial light to achieve the shots they want. They often use LED lights and diffusers to get the kind of intensity they want and the angle of the light source just right. However, some photographers can use natural light splendidly. Photography student Fred Brisker explains that utilizing natural light is one of the skills every photographer should learn. Light helps define shapes, lines, textures, and highlight specific angles of the subject. The biggest challenge when it comes to natural lighting, especially in nature photography, is that light is often insufficient. And since the light source comes from the sun itself, the quality of light differs from the time one is taking a photo. Light has a different intensity in the morning, at noon, and near sunset. This is why it is important to plan when composing a shot. Image source: ourpastimes.com One thing to keep in mind, notes Fred Brisker, is...