Imitation Thread #1 : Joel Grimes

r3t1awr3yd

Seeing the post by Gary752, I got inspired. His interpretation of Joel Grimes got me thinking about my own personal interpretation and instead of walking on his thread, I decided it would be cool to create an "imitation" thread. I'm not sure how often I'll create these but I think they'll be fun to share what we all think when we think of another artist.

I'm going to post how I interpret Joel Grimes below... I hope you do too

It doesn't matter how old or new your work is, just share!

-Wally

r3t1awr3yd

When I think of Joel Grimes I think of a few things. David Hill, Edgy, Contrasty, Artificial light, and Composite backgrounds.

(imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery!)

Though all of those things are a part of my personal style, here's how I'd do Joel Grimes if I were... well, Joel Grimes lol

jonh68

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Hackbone

Here are a few.

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Gary752

I am really enjoying this thread!

Wally...If your last one was in color and processed the same as the others you would have nailed it, because you used edge lighting similar to Joel Grimes.

John...You nailed it with #2 with the edge lighting and #4 with what appears to be with a single strobe.

Charles...You nailed it with #1,2 & 4 with the edge lighting, and #5 with what appears to be a single strobe. #3 would have been perfect too if you would have used either a stobe in the center above eye level, a few stops lower than your edge lights, or a reflector in the center to get a bit of fill in the center of his face, as it's a tad too dark.

Keep 'em coming folks!

GaryB

r3t1awr3yd

I was hoping even more people would hop on this thread idea and post. C"mon folks! lol

Who should I use as the Photog for imitation thread #2? (which I'll probably post in a week)

Bryce Wilson

Ok, here's my "sorta Grimes" version...

Gary752

Here are a few interesting videos that show how Joel Grimes gets his look and how he thinks.


Joel Grimes 3 light soft beauty setup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvj2l4lBeis

Joel Grimes 3 light edgy sports setup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVEnhOUOjdk

Joel Grimes on Compositing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VrVhnIlHZ8

Joel Grimes - Behind the scenes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXChUHR5F6M&index=9&list=UUtiprskeMUgkNVbXVa10N2A

Joel Grimes on Rembrandt lighting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CM_bnYcroE&index=1&list=UUtiprskeMUgkNVbXVa10N2A


GaryB