[vimeo clip_id=149959019 ] I took the opportunity of a corporate training to shoot this Music video for Dantes. A black and White treatment for one of his latest title: “Zhong Guo de Fa Guo Ren” (Frenchman from China). By Franc Peret A famous video game company hired me to train 2 of their communication team…
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Here is my first shot of the year, in the bathroom mirror, while holding my no-cooperative little one with one hand and shooting with the other, using my newly purchased “vintage” digital camera. By Franc Peret For this shot, I am using a Nikon D90, a 2008 technology camra, bought new for 1800 RMB (=…
This Colorful chalk on blackboard exhibit in Shanghai street looks like Some wishes for 2016 by a local street artist. By Franc Peret A real art piece as it is invaluable, nobody can buy it and it is going to be erased within a month… Actually, those who are living in China know about those…
Just a quick word to wish to all my past, actual and future students a Happy New Year 2016! Being the lucky father of a little star, I am very busy at home! And 2016 is going to be Apolline year… Thanks to Richard Williams for his assistance on the “home made” studio shoot (actually…
This is another Night shooting session in Shanghai, with 6 of my students in the same area as the previous Night Walk. However, each time, it is a different experience due to the personality of the participant, the mood of the moment and the direction we are taking. Another great session with great people. By…
Since I am living in Asian big cities, I deeply enjoy shooting at night as there is so much going on with so many light sources, potential silhouette and reflective surfaces. Best of all, it is always a pleasure to share my knowledge and experience about such a very specific topic with some of my…
[vimeo clip_id=43865929 ] I was hired to do this Making Of for VW China, while they were shooting a big budget TV commercial in Shanghai for their new model; VW Cross Polo. I was both director, cameraman and gaffer (for interviews) for this 12 minutes video. 2 days shooting (19 working hours the first day…
Taking care of my new born baby, I cannot resist shooting her daily, trying to capture her random facial and body expression while she is nestled in my arm. Shooting with one free hand only (often the wrong one), I am enjoying the great overall features of a camera, which became my favorite tool for…
[vimeo clip_id=82657475 ] This film is the final result of the Autumn 2013 ELC Shanghai Filmmaking class. I designed this class 4 years ago and I am still teaching it in a very challenging way. By Franc Peret Shooting was done in 12 hours only, from a written script done after I first met the…
Apolline (Ling Li, 灵莉, in Chinese) was delivered on June 3rd, after 36 hours of tough efforts from her mother (and my beloved wife) Sarah. First mensuration: 51cm long and 3.65 Kg. I am taking advantage of this great personal event to offer some tips about taking pictures of babies. By Franc Peret Having a…