Tuesday, 27 April 2010

Smart Go In To The Deep

GrimLight have been busy playing around with several concepts for Smart the maker of the Smart For Two.  Simply brief put the car in water or under water so the image came about below.  There is a lot of post production work on this image with over 20 layers on the master photoshop file.



The original Smart car was just a plane grey colour with black trim highlights every thing in this image is hand drawn and pain staking put together.  The hardest part was to get the lighting and colour tones correct more to come on this project with GrimLight.

Sunday, 25 April 2010

Sexy Sexy Va Va Voom

GrimLight highlights from over the last month or so.  Here are a few more goodies that have been shot by GrimLight starting with the one and only Lamborghini Reventon.


Here is a truly stunning TVR Tuscan.


And finally the breath taking Gumpert Apollo.


Stunning cars captured in that unique GrimLight style.  So if you have a car that is that little something special then why not have a commission done and have an original master piece like these above Contact Us to find out more.

Saturday, 24 April 2010

Honl Light DVD Review



Finally the long awaiting DVD from David Honl is here and has it been worth the wait?

First suprise is this is a dual DVD yes 2 discs not the usual 1 disc cash in like so many other blander photography DVD offerings.  So what makes this DVD so different first for those of you who don't know who David Honl is?  David Honl is regarded world wide for his work done as a photo journalist shooting all around the world and capturing some of the most historic events from on the front line.

Over the years David Honl has developed his own lighting modifying equipment with which to use with strobes / flash guns his lighting system add ons will work with any flash gun and they are both simple and very quick to use.  Best thing about David Honl's kit is it simply works and the results are as good as any other setup helping to produce images as good as any images you will see in any of the glossy magazines but at a fraction of the cost of the bigger brands and in most cases better YES! better results.

Here is what some of the top industry specialist have had to say :


"It's not often that a range of products comes along that changes the way photographers work.  The Honl kit has done just that." - Digital SLR Photography Magazine


"Simple, highly effective and well-made, the Honl Speed System is to Nikon Speedlights, as cream is to strawberries- the perfect compliment" - Simon Stafford, Nikon User Magazine


"These rugged little modifiers give you the control to add light exactly where you want..."

- David Hobby, Photographer & Publisher of Strobist.com



"The grids, snoots, and gels are rugged and durable... a simple but ingenious solution..."

- Bob Krist, National Geographic Traveler photographer



"His designs are so simple, and so easy to use, but they're so effective that I now can't be without them."

- Scott Kelby, President, National Association of Photoshop Professsionals


Back to the DVD you get 2 discs and the contents are as follow :


  • Get wet: Poolside fashion with model Yvette Nelson

  • Sci-fi Queens: Portrait of Babylon 5 stars Claudia Christian and Patricia Tallman

  • High profile subjects: Interview and photo shoot with photographer Deborah Wald

  • Hollywood legend: Interview and portrait shoot with actor Bill Mumy

  • Cook it, shoot it, eat it: Cooking and photographing a gourmet lunch

  • The cat's out of the bag: Kitty portrait

  • Smart & quick: Smart car portrait

  • Going ape: Portrait shoot with the Planet of the Apes

  • Exotica: Location portrait shoot of a belly dancer/ Kazakhstan

  • Gear talk with David Honl

Running time for this DVD set is 75 mins.


These DVD's are so informative and simply enthralling to watch.  David is both clear and precise with the information given and is helped by his stunning wife Claudia Christian.  David takes you through several shoots on these discs from exotic portraits to simple clean food shots nearly all bases are covered.

What makes this DVD really stand out is the breakdown section after each shoot where David recaps with a lighting setup walk through and a simple over head shot showing David drawing out the setup on a white board, simple, effective and very easy to understand and put into practice.  One of the biggest bug bares for me is how often photographers over complicate lighting and over do it with equipment when it is hardly ever needed.  This DVD simply proves this ethos.

If your looking into a DVD that will help, support, and explain how to get into wireless lighting and the world of strobist this is a must buy DVD.  It will also show you how to get top quality images with very simple setups and just how fantastic the Honl modifier system truly is.

I have been using David Honl's full system since David first starting making his range available to buy online.  I would not recommend another system for modifying flash guns as this is simple the best system available.  Yes there will be and are many copies of this system but buy the original and support David's system.

So in answer to my first question at the start of this review has this DVD been worth the wait ?  Put simply this is an essential purchase for any amateur or professional photographer and one of the very best photography DVD's out there on the market at present.  Also another bonus if your into Babylon 5 which I am a following Babylonian my self there are some fantastic insights during the informal chat with Bill Mummy.

For more on David Honl and his lighting system see web links below.

David Honl's Photography Website

David Honl's Flickr Group

David Honl's Lighting System Site

GrimLight will be bringing you more reviews from David Honl and his lighting system over the coming months so watch this space plenty more to come.

Thursday, 15 April 2010

Lotus Evora

GrimLight has been getting all hot under the collar with the stunning Lotus Evora here is a little taste of automotive sex on wheels.


It this a stunning car or what ?

THE HIT LIST !

Here it is the GrimLight HitList this is a list of cars that we here at GrimLight would love to have added to our existing portfolio.  In return we will drop our normal commission rate by upto 50% and this will include a large 12 x 16 inch print of your choice.  This list will be updated regularly so keep checking back to see if you own one of the most wanted cars from our HitList.


CAR MAKE / MODEL
CAR MAKE / MODEL
   
Aston Martin DBS & Volante
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Aston Martin Carbon Black
Lotus Elige Range
Lotus Exige Range
Lotus Evora
Lotus Europa
Lotus Two Eleven
McLaren F1
Koenigsegg CCX
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Bagatti Veyron
SSC Ultimate Aero
Porsche Boxster & Spyder
Jaguar XK & XF
Jaguar X-Type
Jaguar R
Jaguar XJ
Ferrari GT Berlinetta Passo
Ferrari 250 GTO
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari Testarossa
Ferrari 456 GT
Ferrari F50
Ferrari 550 Maranello
Ferrari Enzo
Ferrari F430 Spyder
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Morgan Aero 8
Honda S2000
Porsche 959
Gumpert Apollo
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizion
Noble M15
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
VW Scirocco 2010 Model
VW Golf GTI, GTD, R
VW Tiguan
Vauxhall Corsa GSI, VXR
Vauxhall Insignia & VXR
BMW Z4
BMW 3 Series
BMW 4 Series
BMW 6 Series
Audi A1
Audi A3 S3
Audi A5 S5 Sportback
Audi TT Old & New Models
Audi RS Any Range
Toyota Aygo
Toyota IQ
Toyota Prius
Toyota Celica GT
Toyota MR2
Renault Megane Coupe 2010
Renault Twingo Sport
All World Rally Team Cars
Any Make Or Model Kit Car
Porsche Cayman
Porsche 911 Carrera S
Porsche 911 Turbo S
Porsche 911 GT3 or GT3 RS
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lamborghini Murcielago
Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini Countach
Lamborghini Reventon
Pagani Zonda S 7.3
Pagani Zonda Roadster
Pagani Zonda F & Roadster
Pagani Zonda R
Pagani Zonda Cinque
Jaguar XJ220
Mosler MT900S
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Ford GT
Sabaru Impreza STi
Porsche 911 996 Series GT3
Nissan Skyline GT-R ( R33 )
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
BMW M3 GTR
Jaguar E-Type Series 1
Dodge Viper GTS
Chevrolet Corvett 1968 L88
AC Cobra 427
Ferrari 250 GTO
1969 Dodge Charger
Mercedes SLS AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
Mazda MX5
Jaguar E Type
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Nissan Skyline GTR
Dodge Viper SRT 10
Aston Martin DB5
Acura NSX
Porsche Boxter
Vauxhall Meriva Design
Vauxhall Astra 2010 Mode
BMW M3, M5, M6
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
BMW 7 Series
Mercedes A Class
Mercedes C 63 AMG Saloon
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
Mercedes E 63 AMG Saloon
Mercedes S 63 / 65 AMG
Mercedes SL 63 / 65 AMG
Mercedes SLK Grand Edition
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Mercedes SLR Roadster
Renault Clio Renault Sport
Renault Megane Renault Sport
All Formula 1 Team Cars
Any Highly Modified Cars


The above list will be updated as often as possible and later this year we will add a HitList Gallery to this blog so if you want your car to be famous then why not Contact Us to find our more.

Incoming Hit List

Well GrimLight is busy, busy ,busy over the next couple of days we will be posting a complete copy of our HitList.  This is a list of cars that we here at GrimLight would really like to add to our portfolio in return we will reduce our commission charges by 30% and you still get a large luxury print of your choice.  So if you have always wanted to have a shot done of your car ( pride and joy ) like the ones on this blog and our main GrimLight website get in touch.

To contact us Click Here.

Tuesday, 13 April 2010

Creative GrimLight

Been busy with some commercial work for Creative for there new Creative Zen X-Fi 2 mp3 player and there existing Creative Zen Mozaic mp3 player. These shots are a mixture of photographic work combined with cutting edge composite work all done in house by GrimLight




You are a company with a product that you need capturing or producing in to a photographic image or you need turning in to an image around a particular design brief then contact GrimLight to find out more.

Dirty Weekend At The Lighthouse

GrimLight highlights from a publicity shoot for Indie Band Dirty Weekend.  A great band looking for their big break here is a taste from the shoot below.










If you are an up and coming band or an established band and would like to have some updated portfolio or publicity shots done then simply contact GrimLight for more information.

A Selection Of Other Goodies

Here are some more commission highlights enjoy.  Dont forget you can have a shot like this done of your car just contact GrimLight we can create an image like this of any car we can shoot the car at any location and work our wizardry to create an individual master piece like these below.








Dont forget you can have a shot like this done of your car just contact GrimLight for more information.

BMW Z4

This is a commission done around the stunning BMW Z4 for a friend of mine.






Dont forget you can have a shot like this done of your car just contact GrimLight for more information.

Cool Porsche

Another shot from a commission around a stunning cool white Porsche 911 enjoy.


Dont forget you can have a shot like this done of your car just contact GrimLight for more information.

Lamborghini Stunner

Here are some more shots from several different commissions around owners who have Lamborghini's.







Dont forget you can have a shot like this done of your car just contact GrimLight for more information.

Lotus Get Hot Under The Collar

Another highlight from another commission shoot for a client who is the proud owner of not one but two Lotus Cars see below.



Dont forget you can have a shot like this done of your car just contact GrimLight for more information.

Ariel Atom 500 V8

ere is a shot done as part of a private commission around the stunning Ariel Atom 500 V8 a very rare car indeed take a look


Dont forget you can have a shot like this done of your car just contact GrimLight for more information.

Wednesday, 7 April 2010

Welcome To GrimLight !

Welcome to our blog page here you will be able to find out what is hot and what is not with in the world of GrimLight.

This is a new blog page so please check back to keep up to date with what we have been up to here at GrimLight.