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Nikon ZR Studio Portrait Shoot - From Start to Finish with Aftershoot

Lee Zavitz via YouTube

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Watch a comprehensive 26-minute tutorial demonstrating a complete studio portrait photography workflow using the Nikon ZR camera and Aftershoot AI editing software. Begin with planning and mood board creation, then explore the Nikon ZR's capabilities as a compact alternative to the Z6III with identical image quality. Learn about autofocus performance with adapted lenses before diving into three distinct lighting setups: dramatic spot lighting, silhouette style, and butterfly/overhead lighting. Experience hands-on shooting techniques for each setup and test the camera's 120fps burst mode capabilities. Transition into post-production workflow starting with importing images into Lightroom, then discover Aftershoot's AI-powered culling process to efficiently sort through hundreds of photos. Master the creation of custom AI editing profiles tailored to your specific style and watch as the software automatically applies consistent edits across your entire shoot. Explore advanced retouching techniques including both manual patch tool work and batch processing with presets. Compare before and after results to see the dramatic improvements possible with AI-assisted editing. Gain insights into professional studio portrait photography from planning through final delivery, with practical tips for maximizing efficiency using modern AI tools while maintaining creative control over your artistic vision.

Syllabus

0:00 Introduction
0:46 Planning & Mood Board Process
1:28 Gear Discussion - Nikon ZR Camera
3:14 Autofocus Performance with Adapted Lenses
3:30 First Lighting Setup - Dramatic Spot Look
4:02 Shooting First Look
5:22 Second Lighting Setup - Silhouette Style
6:03 Shooting Second Look
7:00 120fps Burst Mode Test
7:40 Third Lighting Setup - Butterfly/Overhead
8:11 Shooting Third Look
8:23 thoughts on shooting with the ZR
9:01 Images in Lightroom
9:28 introduction to Aftershoot
9:40 I made a stupid mistake
10:06 Importing Photos
11:15 Culling Process
12:30 Culling Results Review
14:24 Export to LR
14:39 Creating AI Editing Profiles
15:39 Profiles
16:03 Profile Configuration
17:13 Generating Custom AI Profile
17:25 Editing Using Custom Profile
18:46 Reviewing Edited Results
19:44 Export
19:53 Retouching
22:16 Before & After
22:24 Retouching another image
22:39 Patch tool Manual retouch
23:34 Batch retouch with preset
24:02 Wrap Up - Full Workflow Summary
24:26 Aftershoot 15% off
24:50 Outro

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Lee Zavitz

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