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The welcome intruder -Daniel Brühl at Spot-

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:02:49 +0000

The door opens, a young man enters the room. He gleefully pulls on his cigarette. Hey I’m here, Daniel. None other than Daniel Brühl is with us today in SPOT Studio Barcelona.

In cooperation with neo2 magazine photographer César Segarra and his crew, including stylist Roberto Piquieras, welcome the German.

From the beginning everyone feels like extremely comfortable, everything goes according to plan. It is one of that magical moments in the studio. “I feel like at home” Daniel says and passes by with a smile. And just in this moment our crew knows too well: we want that all feel relaxed and thus the model shows exactly the attitude, which the photographer is interested in, his true face. Exactly this he gets today. It seems like you are in your own living room. All have some finger food, then Daniel speaks about his new film Intruders, we shot a new picture and all over again. The crew of Neo2 is excited about the studio:

“Of course, the atmosphere on set helps. Completely transparent, 140 square meters with a height of 3.40 meters and 40 meter window with views over Barcelona. Lots of light, dispense with the blinds. We would stay to live there: air conditioning, kitchen, good stereo and everything you need to spend the day doing good pictures … Well, we also can have a party.”

says Neo2 Blog (http://www.neo2.es/blog/2011/10/daniel-bruhl-neo2/) . At the end of the session all the team sit together a bit longer and enjoy the view over the city. Daniel says briefly, “It was an awesome shooting here” and he has gone as fast as he arrived. Spot says thanks for that wonderful happening.

PS: If you grab the october issue of Neo2 you can see the results.

My head could use some cooling!

admin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:09:55 +0000

Imagine – you have a space where you can realize your production needs without limits. Imagine – you feel as cosy as in your own living room. Spot Studio Barcelona is your playground. Here we present new Tv-spot campaign for Giorgi made in Spot Studio Barcelona. Feels like home with a decent splash of water. See yourself by clicking the link below.

Tv-Spot Giorgi

ZACUTO Z-Finder Pro 3x

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:42:58 +0000

The Z-Finder Pro 3x is another one of Zacuto’s Optical Viewfinders that allows DSLR cameras to have the correct form factor for video. It offers 3x focusable magnification (2.5x is available),a 40mm diameter Zacuto optical designed lens, an anti-fog coating protective cover, an eyecup preventing extraneous light leakage, a diopter and a field of view perfectly matched to 3” LCD screens.

The diopter allows you to dial in the focus to match your eye. If you need extra focal point you can use the Z-Finder Extender Frames. The Z-Finder Pro 3x has a diopter range of -2.75 and up (unlimited with extender frames). These are semi-permanently stackable frames that attach to the skirt of the Z-Finder Pro and extend the Z-Finder glass further way from the LCD screen for people who are farsighted.

Z-Finder Pro 3x includes:

3 Extender Frames
Gorilla Plate with DSLR Short Body Frame (Canon 5D/7D/60D-Nikon D300/D90/D7000 type cameras)
Lens Cap & Protective Boot
Lanyard Hook and Lanyard
Z-Finder Dust Cover
3x lens with an anti-fog coating protective cover
extra anti-fog coating protective cover

Faces in Spotlight II -Daniel Riera-

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:28:50 +0000

Daniel Riera has worked for a variety of international publications as: Fantastic Man, The Gentlewoman, Vanity Fair, GQ Magazine, Hercules, Monocle, Stiletto, Les Cahiers Purple, A Perfect Guide, View of the Times, Marie Claire, Elle USA etc.

¿Cómo llegaste a la fotografía?
De pequeño quería hacer cine, luego estudié bellas artes pero me especialicé en imagen, y al acabar empecé a publicar algunos trabajos en las revistas independientes que había en la Barcelona de finales de los 90 y una cosa llevó a la otra… más revistas, más trabajos…

¿Cómo describirías tu trabajo? Nombra 4 adjectivos que lo identifiquen.
Uf… Es un trabajo de observación sobre el otro, naturalista, cinemático… libre! Y también mi herramienta de comunicación con el mundo…

¿La fotografía analógica juega un papel importante en tu trabajo?
Me he formado en analógico y disparé exclusivamente en película hasta 2006 que me compré la primera cámara digital y me horrorizaron las fotos, lo veía todo feo. Los desenfoques y los contraluces en analógico eran bonitos y en digital eran como falsos, y al contrario cuando se enfocaba se enfocaba todo demasiado, hiperreal… en fin, me gusta haber empezado con analógico y tener esa base y ahora lo utilizo para proyectos personales, para retratos, en vacaciones… para revistas que aprecian la película…

¿Qué características de tu cámara son indespensables para ti?
Que funcione… poco más. Nunca he valorado la técnica por encima de otras cosas, aunque cada cámara aporta particularidades interesantes…

¿Imagina que tienes una suma indefinida de dinero en tu cuenta. Qué equipo de iluminación comprarías definitivamente?
Creo que el sol es el mejor foco que ha existido nunca y es universal… en la mayoría de mis sesiones, los focos se quedan en la caja… afortunadamente!

¿Tu trabajo está influenciado por otras tendencias o el trabajo de otros fotógrafos, o trabajas sin referencias y sólo expresas tus ideas?
Creo que llevamos todos dentro montones de referencias de todo lo que nos gusta o las películas que vemos, los libros y la experiencia que tenemos sobre las cosas, así que de alguna manera esto sale o puede salir en los trabajos que uno hace…

¿Una foto excepcional: Coincidencia o intención?
Da igual si es excepcional! Pero tiendo a sentirme cómodo con el azar, creo que siempre juega a favor nuestro… a veces luchar demasiado por hacerlo de una manera lleva a perderse otro punto de vista, o a que el trabajo se vuelva rígido quizás… Y las fotos que vienen de la coincidencia son como grandes regalos inesperados, aún hacen más ilusión!

¿Tiempo libre: tu cámara está en casa. La fotografia ha cambiado tu forma de observar lo que te rodea?
Si, es un poco inevitable pensar en fotos, ya que utilizamos los ojos cada momento de nuestra vida… observas, y ves fotos… especialmente cuando no tienes la cámara, desafortunadamente…

¿Cuáles son tus proyectos para el futuro?
Seguir disfrutando con mi trabajo!

For more information, please visit www.bamboobcn.com. Thanks goes to Mr. Riera and Bamboo Agency.

We know: photography = fun

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:48:55 +0000

Photos: Joan Ribo; Eva Trigo

What have a stylist, a model, a professor and students in common? Lot´s of fun! We invited the Institut D´Estudis Fotográfics de Catalunya IEFC (www.iefc.cat) to a professional photo session in our Spot Studio Barcelona on April, first of 2011. With the support of Francina Models and Cazcarra Image Group we could realize an unforgettable moment for all young photographers. After explaining and demonstrating different light shaping tools from Profoto and Briese, the students could take the chance to push the button and shoot under professional conditions. Students commented afterwards: “the right illumination is what makes all the differences” or “to work in a studio like this gives you a really good work flow”. At the end of the day Spot hopes that we could give all students some motivation to face a career as a professional photographer.

Calling for Entry Best European Photographer

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:16:53 +0000

The FEP (Federation of European Photographers) opens the door for the annual competition, sponsored by Epson. There will be six categories to compete in: Wedding; Commercial; Portrait; Reportage; Landscape and Illustrative. Even young professionals up to 25 years can contribute their works due to a new created category “Young Photographers & Students”. Deadline to register is July 31st, 2011. SPOT offers you a huge discount on lighting equipment for your work participation within the competition. For more information please call +34 690380205.

Details: www.europeanphotographers.eu

Book Recommendation of the month

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:53:06 +0000

A usual day in spring 2010 in Germany. 400 photographer captured at the same day their personal interpretation and point of view. The result is an impressive volume of book that shows the diversity and beauty of Germany. It cleans up with a national brand of “Sausage and Sauerkraut”. For all of those who you are interested in understanding German tradition and contemporary thoughts – this book is the right choice.

Details: D-Punkt Verlag; 640 Pages

Spot visits Sonimagfoto 2011

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:21:45 +0000

Doors open for Sonimagphoto 2011. Unfortunately this year we cannot present big news. Especially within the professional level did not show up with big innovations. Samsung presents digital cameras with touch screen elements, similar to smart phones handling. Nikon did not present new professional cameras, just some news in the Coolprix series. Overall, if you are interested in testing and seeing photographic equipment we recommend passing by. The admission charge of 9 Euros is affortable. For all of those who are interested in light shaping tools, we recommand to go to the Innovafoto (www.innovafoto.com) stand to get familar with new HMI products from Profoto that have been released recently.

Bruce Davidson wins Sony World Photographers Award

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:21:42 +0000

Magnum photographer Bruce Davidson will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award at this year’s Sony World Photographer Awards. Congratulations, Finally!

Is anybody there?

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:11:41 +0000

Indeed, here we are. SPOT presents last campaign, filmed in our SPOT STUDIO BARCELONA. Once more a production company decided to shoot in our cosy studio atmosphere. If you want to present your business, your workshop, your showroom or your photo/video production in a unique surrounding just get in touch with our office in Barcelona Cell: 0034- 690 380 205 or E-Mail: barcelona@spot-lightservice.com. For all of those who want to have a look on the TV Spot, here is the link:

LAST TV SPOT IN SPOT BARCELONA