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In Volume 1 of this series, Tim explains the building blocks for making great photographs. Tim uses these fundamentals throughout the DVD to demonstrate how specific elements contribute to making the best image. We also follow Tim through an outdoor portrait session, and to a sporting event. Tim also discusses his approach to lens selection. He reviews several lenses and discusses what level of investment makes sense for the serious hobbyist and professional. Tim also discusses simple light manipulation techniques that can make the difference between a passable photo and a stunning image. In Volume 2 of this series, we follow Tim though a professional stock photography shoot. As we point our video cameras over his shoulder, Tim explains how the elements he has brought together contribute to the final, salable result. He also discusses other accessories that can help lift the quality of images to the next level. Last, but not least, he explores the human and business elements that must be understood for a photographer to be consistently successful as well as the attributes that make each photographer's work unique and important.
Summary: Very Misleading. For Beginners Only Vol 1 & 2
Rating: 2
Advanced? Not hardly. I found a couple of new ideas, but they are few and far between. This DVD and Vol 2 might be suitable for beginners, but not for advanced shooters. If you understand how and why to use aperture vs. shutter speed what the rule of thirds is and how to bounce light off of a reflector, you're probably past this set. It's that basic.
Also, please be aware that, if you have any interest in nature, landscapes, etc., this will leave you absolutely no better than it found you. Instead, proceed directly to Tony Sweet's DVDs.
Note that Vol 2 is NOT more advanced than Vol 1. They just get you twice for one DVD's worth of learning.
Also, forget about Nikon-specific info. There's practically nothing. That didn't bother me, because I care much more about new insights and techniques than I do about the gearhead stuff. But, it might really bother you if you are legitimately looking to understand your Nikon gear better.
Finally, be prepared to see a single stock photo shoot milked to death for two volumes and the "sporting event" turns out to be the photographers son at a T-ball game. No kidding. Wow ... not.
I don't fault Tim Mantoani for the shortcomings of this set. He's a wonderful photographer, and if they really let him talk to advanced photographers, this set would be a great resource no doubt. But, Blue Crane dumbed most of it down to entry level and labeled it "advanced".
Very disappointing and certainly NOT worth the money.
Summary: Too Bad (Almost) nothing about Nikon DSLR's
Rating: 2
From The Editorial Review:
"Tim uses a variety of equipment from different manufacturers during this presentation including Nikon and Canon" (yep, 128 minutes of Canon, 2 - 3 minutes of Nikon). Why this title is "beyond me". Yes Tim appears to be a pretty good professional, however, both this and volume 2 are quite boring, especially for someone that has "been in the game" off and on for more than forty years. I maybe learned one or two thing in the two hours, but not much more, ESPECIALLY about any of the NIKON DSLR's. Sorry, the title should have used the word "Canon" instead. For all of you that really want to use the Nikon system, stick with the stuff by Bob Krist, Joe McNalley, et al. Just wish I could return this and get my money back.
Summary: Good, but Tim needs to practice first
Rating: 3
I dislike bad acting and perhaps that's why he does it this way, but I also dislike stumbling and "ya know's" all through a presentation. Tim's shooting and tips are all worth getting through the rest, but I wish he'd either practice first or that once the product is complete, they'd go back and re-shoot some of the "talks" with Tim to get the wording better. It would be a five star DVD with just that simple change.
Summary: Wonderful Motivating Tool
Rating: 5
I recently purchased a Nikon D300. After struggling through the technical manual..it was so refreshing to just stand back and look and the really important concepts needed to become a better photographer..and Tim allowed me to do JUST that! Solid presentation and completely motivating work. Thank You.
Summary: Great ideas, solid concepts
Rating: 5
A professional photographer discusses the critical elements he believes makes a great photo. The interviews must have two hundred examples of his work that reinforce his concepts. Everything is about developing (no pun intended) the photographer and his skills. Little or nothing is about the technology, advanced camera controls, or cheerleading about Nikon. Be sure to watch volume 1 before volume 2, or you won't get much out of it. This DVD is full of great photography, examples, and exercises. It's exactly what I needed.
Volume 1 and 2