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PRODUCTION & RETOUCHING @ S1

Check out our new video for S1 Location Services.
This is the first in a series of 4 Promo Videos that S1 is having made to promote our services, and have a bit of motion fun.
Check it out and let us know what you think!

Written, DP'd/Directed by Mike Rybinski. Talent Styling and Stills by Matt Barnes. Production and Post by Spot Cinema. Camera Support, Lighting and Video Van Services supplied by S1.

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Spot Cinema

Over a series of shoots both Unit Stills & Gallery, Toronto based Photographers, Caitlin Cronenberg & Steve Wilkie photographed the cast of the new CBC TV Show "Schitt's Creek". Starring Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, and Dan Levy, expect it soon on TV. Retouching for all photography assets by Adhi & Jeff at S1 Digital.

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Toronto based Photographer Andrew Soule, jumped on a flight to Ireland with the team at Glow Magazine to shoot a couple of Editorials in Ireland. Of course they had fun and created some beautiful editorials.
Client: Judy Inc.
S1 Supplied: Capture & Lighting, and Digital Imaging

Andrew Soule
Judy Inc
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When Design & Branding Firm Goods & Services, decided to brand a new Canadian Bubbly, called Handsome Brut, they of course came to S1.
Its actually quite tasty...hick.
Retouching: Adhi @ S1 Digital

Handsome Brut
Goods & Services Branding
S1 Digital

Toronto based Photographer, Christoph Strube, hit it out of the park with his new campaign for Sporting Life. Check it out in the Sporting Life Magazine.

S1 Supplied: Studios, Digital Capture, Camera, Lighting, Grip and Retouching.

Christoph Strube
Sporting Life
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S1 Digital

Part of the latest Christmas coffee campaign for Second Cup, Strano & Pettigrew had S1 Retouch all the elements together to get that Cinnamon and Peppermint flavor flowing...
Retouching: Adhi @ S1 Digital


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When Creative Director, Al Strano of Strano & Pettigrew, needed all the different colored foils to shine on this new Canadian Club Maple Whiskey bottle, he brought it to S1. We deliver shine.
Retouching: Adhi @ S1 Digital

Strano + Pettigrew
Canadian Club
S1 Digital

EVENT @ S1

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Pollinator Films
32 Cine Winnebago

QUOTING & LEGAL

No matter how you format an invoice, you just need to be organized and present everything in a manner that is easy to comprehend. The following is an example of an invoice that I feel is straightforward, clean and easy to comprehend, to find out more please click the link below to see what aPhotoEditor has put together:

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As usual aPhotoEditor has some great information on Rates for Social Media use. Worth reading.

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INSPIRATIONS

Check out the great production values in this short film for Chanel N�5.
Fun fluff for this week.

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All images where shot using The Phantom Flex, Phantom Miro M-320S and the new Phantom 4K Flex with Arri Ultra prime lenses. Worth watching!

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High-end video camera manufacturers are continuing to engineer innovative products that may one day change the way photographers take photographs, particularly in portrait, fashion and glamour circles.

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INTERESTING & TECH

Are you having trouble connecting your Nikon D800 D800e or D810 DSLR USB 3.0 camera to your computer using a tethering software such as Lightroom, Capture One or other tethering software programs?

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This is pretty good. The process of touching up skin in Adobe After Effects.

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Canadian Supermodel Coco Rocha and photographer Steven Sebring have teamed up to release an interactive book, The Study Of Pose, chronicling over 1000 poses captured from 100 different angles in an experimental 360 degree rig. Cool!

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NEW IN RENTALS @ S1

Need a Winnebago for your next production that is clean and organized and has a make up room and hanging space? Look no further, just add it to your next production or take is separately. See details in the link below regarding Generator, Washroom, Internet, & Winnebago Operator etc.

Works as a nice combo with our Sprinter Van Package.

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This cart is designed to mount a Mitchell or 100mm ball head & Camera, as well as hang a Tripod (sticks) from the mount. The bottom shelf can hold your camera cases, while the adjustable height top shelf, with 1.5" lip all the way around prevents your lenses from rolling off. It is equipped with a set of steering handles and a disk brake lever for when you are on the move, as well as a separate parking brake so it wont roll away when you are parked.

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This cart is designed to carry Equipment on the bottom shelf, while the adjustable height top shelf, with a 1.5" lip all the way around prevents items from falling off. It is equipped with a set of steering handles and a disk brake lever for when you are on the move, as well as a separate parking brake so it wont roll away when you are parked.

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This cart is designed to work as a Capture cart. The adjustable height top shelf, has a rolled edge on one side so your wrists are comfortable when working a keyboard or tablet. It has 2 Cord hangers, as well as 2 locking drawers to hold the small stuff. It is equipped with a set of steering handles and a disk brake lever for when you are on the move, as well as a separate parking brake so it wont roll away when you are parked.

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Mombo Combo, the tallest stand available, are so popular we ordered more. We also added Mini Mombos' to rentals, same style just a little smaller and lighter.
They all have 4.5" grip heads, so great for frames and 4x4 flags etc.
We even bought them with Wheels for those that just love them.

MSE Mombo Combo
MSE Mini Mombo Combo w/ Wheels
MSE Mini Mombo Combo

The Slider Stand meets the demand for a strong, wide-based stand with a low working height for those using camera sliders and Sliders or Systems like the Polly Dolly.
Lowest stand made, with 2 Rocky mountain legs and welded collar to prevent movement.
Capacity: 80lbs (36kg), Maximum Height: 46" (117cm), Minimum Height: 24" (61cm).

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Baby Ball head (used with Slider stands to mount Sliders or the Polly Dolly Track support). Converts any 5/8" baby pin or 1-1/8" junior receiver into a 3/8-16" threaded spud.

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Converts Mini Mombos, Hollywood Combos, Slider Stands, or any stand with a 1" square legs, to you know, a wheeled stand.

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How many times have you needed a small shot bag to balance a camera, slider small boom etc? While S1 now rents Boa Shot Bags in 5, 10 & 15lb weights.
BOA Sandbag 5lb
BOA Sandbag 10lb
BOA Sandbag 15lb

FUN STUFF

The MegaMast will give your camera an "aerial" perspective from 27.5" (8.4m) in the air without the need to fly expensive drones.

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Since Instagram is a square format, it's a little bit more complicated to create something that looks professional if you're shooting videos in 16:9, but Kraig Adams from Wedding Film School shows us how.

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Macro photography is a wonderful tool for scientists and researchers, but the complex nature of capturing detailed, focus-stacked macro images of everything from insects to the human tongue puts the tool out of reach of many.

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