The creation of the interior of a photographic studio is approached with particular attention, since the art of drawing with light requires professionalism. The minimum size of the premises for filming should be 40 sq.m. The more spacious the studio, the more opportunities open to the photographer. In addition to the working area, it is necessary to equip a storage area for equipment, make-up, reception and a recreation room. The “package bundle” of a photo studio varies, and this directly depends on its concept. The interior of this room is characterized as “flexible”. After all, the mood of photo shoots will change from time to time, and the room should correspond.
There are two trends in the design of photography studios: European and American. In the states they prefer to equip huge multi-room premises decorated in the style of minimalism. There are no decorations in the interior, but it is necessary to have large windows - sources of natural lighting. All studios or only separate premises are leased, each of which is decorated thematically. European from American differ in scope. The premises are more modest and smaller. As a rule, different photos are taken in the same room, changing the decor. Of the stylistic trends, loft, hi-tech and minimalism are popular. Let's talk about design options for photo studios and design features.
Equipment and technical characteristics of the photo studio
Although the photographic studio is not a living space, there must be some kind of comfort. This is important for models, the mood of which largely depends on the success of shooting. A photographer who spends most of the time here should also feel comfortable and comfortable in the studio, which will affect the quality of his work. In the interior, the biggest role is assigned to equipment that will help to establish the working process without failures and hitches. The second place in the ranking in order of importance is taken by the scenery. With a pair of equipment, they will help create a beautiful picture. Completes the list of furniture and decor is not for filming, but for company employees. Working on a series of shots can take a very long time. Employees also need to rest, eat, make small smoke breaks. Let us consider in more detail the stages of creating a design project for a standard photo studio.
Photo Studio Concept
The concept of the studio determines the type of photographing that will be carried out in it. In the art of photography, there are many subgenres: reportage, landscape, panorama, documentary, advertising, portrait. Each of the species is still classified into subtypes. Most of the photos can be made only on the street. Studio shooting is conditionally divided into two types:
- Portrait;
- Interior.
In both cases, people act as the object of the photograph. However, for portrait shooting they use a minimum of scenery (only the backdrop is the background). Therefore, a person must carefully make up, pick up beautiful clothes, style his hair, because he will be the center of attention. All these actions should be carried out in a separate area of the photo studio. For interior photography, the preparation is carried out less carefully, since the person is surrounded by stylish decor, and in fact, a real room with thematic furnishings. While viewing a photograph, attention will be scattered between the object and its surroundings. Studios offering this type of shooting need to select high-quality scenery that is used to decorate individual thematic areas.
Space requirement
The premises for the photo studio must meet several requirements:
- High-quality insulation. Photo studios do not recommend to equip apartments in apartments. About why such a taboo acts, let's talk further.
- Good ventilation. If the photographer plans to conduct large-scale shooting with the involvement of a large number of people (makeup artist, stylist, assistants, models themselves), then it will be necessary to ensure high-quality air exchange in the room. From such a “crowd” in the studio it will become stuffy, and monoblocks that heat up the air will aggravate the situation. As a result, the model will “make up” the makeup, and the photographer himself will not be very comfortable working, occasionally wiping his forehead.
- High quality wiring. During the photo shoot, many devices will work simultaneously, which will create serious loads on the network. This nuance must be considered in order not to disrupt the shooting and not let people down.
- Powerful heating system. In winter, in rooms with high ceilings, it is difficult to maintain the desired temperature. If the central heating system does not cope with the task, then the studio is supplied with individual heating devices of high power.
- Dimensions of the room. Of course, even in the most modest studio there should be enough space for placement of scenery, equipment, technical platforms.
Another important nuance is the presence of a bathroom. And you need not only a toilet, but also a full-fledged shower, so that the model can calmly wash her hair after an intricate hairstyle or erase makeup. This is simply necessary in cases where they are working on different images during one shooting.
Colors and materials for decoration
For registration of a photographic studio choose a neutral color scheme. As a rule, it consists of white and gray with rare patches of black. This trio is very similar to the color concept of loft, minimalism and high tech. These directions are considered optimal for the design of a photo studio. The flooring is chosen from the most durable materials. Cheap, but short-lived linoleum or parquet is not even considered. The ideal solution would be a self-leveling floor - an expensive, but very reliable material that can withstand heavy loads. Also suitable tile, but not simple ceramic, and stoneware (more durable). For finishing of walls use impressive plaster or usual paint. You should not spend big money on wallpaper or wall panels, which with a large flow of people quickly lose their respectable appearance. The ceiling is also plastered or covered with drywall tiles if the studio is located in the former workshop. This solution is very convenient, because the tiles can be removed and fixed on the frame holders for additional equipment.
Brick walls painted in different shades are not only an essential attribute of a loft, but also a luxurious backdrop, that is, a natural background with a special texture.
Equipment
Each studio must have a minimum set of equipment. Required attributes include:
- Reflectors (light disks). Although at first glance these details of a photo studio may seem insignificant, in fact, no shooting is complete without them. Reflectors are used to redirect light. One or several light disks may be used for taking photos. Depending on the color of the surface, they are classified into four types: black, white, gold and silver. The first kind of light absorbs and helps to remove the "side" glare. The purpose of the white reflector is exactly the opposite - it disperses the flow. Silver is used for getting cold and golden is used for warm lighting. Light disks are canvases stretched over a frame frame with a stand. To enhance or weaken the effect of the reflector, photographers place them at different distances from the subject.
- Outbreaks. This studio equipment helps to direct the flow of light to an object in such a way as to create contrast, emphasize shadows, and make it more voluminous. Without flashes photos will not get "alive." The most low-power required for portraits. Professional photographers prefer to buy flash, the power of which can be adjusted, adapting to the nature of the shooting. The most common type - monoblocks (pulse flashes).
- Studio backgrounds.
- Photographs. They, like reflectors, are used to redirect light streams, scattering or concentration at a certain point.
- Softboxes In fact, these are analogs of photozontov, only putting on the light sources. Such nozzles are more compact, so they gradually crowd out their more cumbersome predecessors.
- Lighting - the most important element among the studio equipment. They can be professional and semi-professional. The higher the quality of the fixture, the more options in its settings and the higher the sensitivity to color temperature.
- Small items. This category includes adapters, reflectors, honeycombs. Most of the equipment is fixed on the flashes.
In addition to the above equipment, in each photo studio there are decorations that are used for popular art photography.
Light and its types
Lighting in the photo studio is classified into two types:
- Soft or scattered. Light is distributed evenly, without the formation of sharp shadows.
- Tough. Helps to get a contrast image.
Based on these types of lighting, there are two types of lighting solutions: photo-tonal (soft) and light-shade (hard). To create beautiful pictures, use the following types of object lighting: - Background Designed to separate a person from the "backdrop", helps to create volume.
- Drawing Basic illumination that creates the desired illumination for the subject. As a rule, it is placed in front of the model at an angle that the photographer regulates.
- Counter (contour). It creates an emphasis on a particular site.
- Filling Designed to soften chiaroscuro.
- Simulating. Helps to create highlights.
Lighting devices, depending on the nature of light emission, are classified into constant and pulsed. The first shine steadily, without interruption. Pulsed work like short flashes.
Why sound insulation is needed
The wider the scale of filming, the more people are attracted to them. As mentioned above, it is not only a group of models (or a family with small children) and a photographer, but also stylists, make-up artists, costume designers, assistants, and illuminators. From so many people a lot of noise. The process of creating a photo is not just a click of a camera, but a kind of art. It is characterized by a special atmosphere that creates a mood. Quite often music helps. For dynamic photo shoots include rhythmic compositions, and melancholic melodies are suitable for gentle, romantic shooting. Photographers, to give instructions to the team, have to shout over all this noise-din. In order not to disturb others, it is necessary to conduct sound insulation of the room. It is for this reason that it is not recommended to equip studios in residential buildings adjacent to the apartments.
Photo Studio Background
Studio backgrounds are used everywhere, as this is the easiest way to transform a shooting place in a couple of seconds and transfer the model to an old building with cracked plaster on the walls or to a luxurious room, where classic wallpaper with ornate gilded cords create an elegant interior. Most often, these are canvases made of paper or fabric, stretched over a special frame-frame. Background helps to create a mood of photography. Canvases come in different colors and textures. Studio paper backgrounds are classified as disposable. They are sold in rolls. Before shooting a piece of the desired length is cut off, set behind the model, and then thrown away. Fabric backgrounds are considered reusable, if necessary, they are twisted into a compact cushion that you can carry around. Washing of such background is allowed. There are also double-sided canvases.
Choosing a photo studio interior
In large photographic studios there are zones where families, young couples, children, girls and boys are constantly being photographed. Interiors can be permanent or temporary. The first group includes the decor romantic, stylish, elegant, that is, those types of decoration that do not lose their relevance throughout the year. Temporary interiors are considered seasonal and holiday. Consider each type in more detail.
Romantic theme
To create romance, you do not need to decorate the room with a large number of details, a couple of carefully selected elements are enough to help create the "right" mood. This romantic interiors and attractive: they are easy to "collect" and just as easy to redo. For example, for a light composition in the style of Provence, an elegant wood table with carving, painted white, is selected. A miniature casket with inlay is put on the table top, a porcelain vase with a pair of lively lilies or magnificent asters, and a candlestick on a thin twisted leg. Nearby have the same elegant, folding wooden chair for a model. An openwork shawl of light lilac shade is casually thrown at it, allowing one end of it to freely fall to the floor. A large bird cage is placed near the table legs. The composition is completed with two translucent curtains, which will play the role of a weightless frame of an artistic portrait.
Stylish locations
For stylish interiors include absolutely any design that was created by the canonical rules of a particular direction. Popular locations include loft, art nouveau, Provence, high-tech and minimalism. For example, to create the first version of a sufficiently textured wall with an old brown brickwork, which is highlighted with "bare" light bulbs on the wire. On its background is placed a luxurious, comfortable leather sofa in black with a four-sided tie. Near put the lamp on a long leg with a metal canopy. The wall is additionally decorated with plates with inscriptions.
Loft is easy to translate into old premises. This style does not even need additional decoration. The main highlight of the loft is luxurious furniture located in the abandoned workshops of former factories. To stylize a photo studio under the modern (art nouveau) will have to work over the background. The "Wave Style" is known for its luxurious decoration of walls, floors and complex ceiling configurations. In the interiors there are necessarily elegant stained glass windows, decorated in mosaic technique, painting, an abundance of decorative elements made of wood, expensive fabrics and forged parts.
Seasonal themes
Seasonal topics related to the seasons. To create spring interiors will require a large number of artificial flowers, which qualitatively imitate the living. Bouquets can be made independently. They are placed in vases, baskets and even glasses. The color solution is kept in pink, lilac or yellow tones with "specks" of green. To create winter interiors, the Scandinavian style is taken as a sample. The color palette will consist of white, blue, blue, green and brown. In the interior, it is desirable to add "eco-elements" - a wall of woody cuts, composition of branches instead of flowers, moss, real stumps. Home comfort pictures give a fireplace and live fire. Autumn interiors are traditionally created in red, yellow and gold colors. "Backdrop" can be issued independently of small bouquets and garlands, composed of fallen leaves. Complement the design of sunflowers - the typical colors of autumn. In the interiors is also desirable the presence of live fire in the fireplace or candles, which echoes the warm checkered rug and a cup of hot mulled wine. For summer interiors use butterflies and lively greens: single flowers, twigs, bouquets, topiary. In the color palette prevail juicy, bright colors: yellow, green, blue, pink.
Festive interior
Decorating festive interiors, as a rule, spend their own hands. By the New Year, they are setting up a cozy room with a decorated Christmas tree, a decorative fireplace with firewood, festoons of rain, beads and homemade snowflakes. Coniferous wreaths with tiny gifts in shiny wrappers and bells look luxurious. The branches of mountain ash will perfectly contrast with the snow-white background. A cozy armchair is placed near the fireplace, with a rug hanging from the armrest. Complement the composition with a puff of large binding. For decorating the interior by March 8, they use flowers that are able to please any woman and are also a symbol of the romantic feminine nature. It is better to choose a light background, so that bouquets and flower garlands contrast with it. For Easter, it is impossible to find a better decor than an artificial lawn on which baskets, fake eggs and garden figurines of rabbits are randomly placed.
Interiors for kids
The interiors for kids are decorated with miniature furniture sets, a variety of dolls and children's toys, balls, houses and garlands of flags. For tiny princesses create delicate interiors: a crazy tea party at an elegant table, a luxurious castle from a fairy tale, a puppet world. Themes from "Alice in Wonderland" are particularly popular. For example, the location of the shoot is drawn up with objects of gigantic dimensions (spools of thread, yarn balls, buttons the size of a saucer), imitating the travel stage of the heroine Lewis Carroll. For boys, designers or amusing cars made of wooden logs with tricky faces will be suitable as decorations. Для озорников выбирают стильные фоны, где на белом отпечаталось множество разноцветных следов от детских рук. Юных джентльменов можно поместить в библиотечный интерьер: с книжными полками и комплектом (стул, стол) из древесины дорогой породы.
Conclusion
Работа в фотостудии считается более эффективной, чем за ее пределами. The master indoors controls the conditions himself, adjusts and adjusts them. This becomes the key to a good result of filming. Equipment and interior parts in the studio should be arranged according to a well-thought-out scheme. The presence of convenient routes for quick movement around the room is mandatory. Comfort, conciseness, light comfort - these are the main features that should be in the interior of a photo studio.
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