Comments on: The 50/50 Project – Day 2-5

By: Uwe Noelke

Uwe Noelke — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:58:22 +0000

Looks like an interessting project. Very good idea. Thanks for explaining your project. I am curious to see your 500 images when the projekt is finished.

By: Bert Stephani

Bert Stephani — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:04:18 +0000

@netster: I’m not the “put a camera in your subject’s face”-guy either. But with the 50mm you don’t look so menacing as with a big L-lens and people let your approach much more.

By: netster

netster — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:33:15 +0000

Bert! Okay I am going to get that 50mm! the cheapest one. not sure if I feel comfortable going too near a person to shot! I am not a pro and so I feel a little bit shy doing it hahahahah

XOXO

By: FifthyFifthy. - Fototoestanden: kijken en licht

FifthyFifthy. - Fototoestanden: kijken en licht — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:42:33 +0000

[...] Vijftig dagen lang fotografeert hij zijn leven met een 50mm lens. Bert plaatste al berichten over dag 2 tot 5 en dag [...]

By: Stephane

Stephane — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:17:10 +0000

Thanks for the link. Will definitely use it.

By: Bert Stephani

Bert Stephani — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:13:34 +0000

@Pepin: Most of my last videos were done in Final Cut Express (mac), most of the earlier ones were done with Canopus Edius (pc).

@Hashem: I’m happy the project gets you behind the camera.

@Stephane: So far all the images where shot with just available light. I usually use music with a “creative commons license” from http://www.ccmixter.org/ There are a bunch of talented artists who let you use their music for non-commercial goals and in return I give them some exposure.

@Jasper: The 50mm is great around midnight for shooting vampires

By: Jasper Van Tilburgh

Jasper Van Tilburgh — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:07:21 +0000

I always have my 50mm with me when having my camera with or without extra gear but use it to less. I know & feel there is something magic with this lens but haven’t found it yet.
Your explanations and sharing experiences makes a lot more clear to me. Actually your story really convinces me and if it wasn’t almost by midnight now, I would go outside and do some 50 games.
Really great stuff! Tx for sharing, keep going.
Regards,
Jasper

By: Stephane

Stephane — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:34:04 +0000

Hey Bert!

Just amazing images! You never uses artificial light toe?

And just because I d’like to add music to time lapses I want to show, how do you deal with the rights of the music you add in your youtube shows?

Thank’s so much.

Steph

By: Hashem

Hashem — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:57:34 +0000

Thank you so much for the inspiration, made me get off the chair and running for my camera bag , i like every single photo in your project..Brilliant. i’m a big fan of primes , never been able to compose with zooms as every twist on the zoom ring gives me a different story for the shot, another variable to consider and decision to make.
i use 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.8, 24mm 2.8 on DX and fairly satisfied
thanks again for the visual pleasure and keep us inspired

By: Pepin

Pepin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:50:21 +0000

Wow, those are great images. I like your family pics!

I only have the 50mm 1.8 which I’m hardly using now. You’re also right that the smaller profile of the lens does not scare people that much. I’ll definitely have this a go.

Question on your video editing, what do you use to edit your videos?

Thanks!