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Dec15 Introducing: Bri’s Quick Tips

Ladies and gentleman, I bring you: Bri’s Quick Tips! I’ve been working hush hush on this little gem for some time now and am excited to announce the public beta launch! Bri’s Quick Tips is a new video training portal where I’ll be regularly posting topic-driven short tutorials based in Adobe’s two most popular photography tools: Lightroom and Photoshop.

I find that many online training websites are either too confusing, too in-depth and detailed, or just aren’t being taught by true working professionals in the field who use these tools every day. I have started with a small library but will continue to build it over time. Not only can you search keywords of topics you’re looking for and download bonus material for select videos, but you can rate the videos and even share them with your friends–as every video is on YouTube. Most importantly, this free service has a suggestion box (pops out from the right) where you can suggest topics you’d like to see covered in upcoming videos–even with a file uploader if the suggestion is image specific.

I’ll be making some minor improvements to the system in the very near future to hopefully remove the ‘beta’ tag. In the meantime, I’m always open to feedback and please, share with anyone you know who you think might benefit from this: www.briantetrault.com/quicktips.

Introducing: Bris Quick Tips

Nov07 I like being social

Did you know? I’m all over the social networks. Make sure and join me!

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Nov04 What’s Bri been up to? A Knight’s Poem

I recently finished a really interesting and great project for Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N). This shoot involved a lot of pre-production, pinpoint production (shoot day), and much time in post. This was the first kind of project I’ve done like this and it was a really great experience and can’t wait to do more like it! A few SERIOUS shout outs go to my brother, Jeff Tetrault, who helped me right from the beginning with concept and design and was the lead writer and consultant for me. Meg Rodney was a great assistant director and camera operator. Sheryl Lanzel did amazing as production assistant and production still photographer. Scott Venable is the knight (on Gaelen the horse) and Frank Hildebrand did the voiceover. The entire video was shot using Sony FS100 and Canon 5D MkII and edited in FCP7 & Soundtrack Pro. All behind the scenes photographs and production stills ©Sheryl Lanzel.

Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem
Whats Bri been up to? A Knights Poem

 

Nov02 I Moved!

That’s right, my office has moved! Possibly the shortest move ever….same building, same FLOOR! I’m now located at 681 Main Street #3-27 in Waltham. I’m sharing with the great Leah LaRiccia! Stop by anytime, my door is always open! (And yes, I’ll do some non-camera-phone pictures soon).

I Moved!I Moved!I Moved!I Moved!

Aug24 ‘Light It’ iPad Magazine from Kelby Media Group launches

Photography training mogul Kelby Media Group has launched an iPad only digital publication called ‘Light It’. The premiere issue (available now), is free–yes FREE–and can be downloaded here: Light It. No word quite yet as to how much subscriptions will be, but knowing the Kelby crew, it will be worth every penny! I’ve downloaded it myself and have included a couple screenshots. The content not only looks amazing but is of course incredibly useful. It’s not super ‘ad heavy’ but they are present–interested to see if paid subscriptions will diminish some of the ads. Entire spread is 54 pages long, I’d say 30-35% is full page ads.

Light It iPad Magazine from Kelby Media Group launches
Light It iPad Magazine from Kelby Media Group launches
Light It iPad Magazine from Kelby Media Group launches

 

Jun08 Workshops at CDIA

Workshops at CDIA

Hot off the presses! Officially announced this week: my 3 upcoming workshops at CDIA in Waltham in July. Here’s the details:

Advanced Speedlights (Nikon & Canon)
When: Friday July 8, 2011  9a – 12p
Cost: $75

Please contact us to register: REGISTER ONLINE or by phone 800-808-CDIA (2342)

Are you not as comfortable using speedlights as you’d like to be? In this workshop, we’ll take the second-guessing out of these sometimes confusing flash units and learn how to approach their use in several situational examples. Through in-class shooting exercises, we’ll see the difference between working with flash inside and outside as the primary and secondary light source.

Main topics we will cover:

- Understanding the terminology – sync speed, curtain sync, i-TTL/ETTL, and more
- Speedlight as the primary light source
- Speedlight as the secondary light source (fill)
- Working with an off-camera speedlight
- Working with multiple speedlights
- Thinking creatively – overpowering the sun, using modifiers, and more

Prerequisites:

Intermediate to advanced DSLR understanding, beginner to intermediate speedlight understanding

Class Requirements:

notebook & pen, Nikon or Canon DSLR w/memory card and lens(es), minimum of 1 Nikon or Canon speedlight, extra AA batteries for speedlight(s)

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Business of Photography
When: Friday July 22, 2011  9a-4p
Cost: $99

Please contact us to register: REGISTER ONLINE or by phone 800-808-CDIA (2342)

There’s nothing more satisfying than making money doing something you’re passionate about. This workshop is for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit who has ever wondered how to take their photography business to the next
level but didn’t know how to start.

Main topics we will cover:

- Basic infrastructure – setting up your business
- Design – importance of building a cohesive visual identity
- Marketing – creating a plan and the power of the web
- Proposal writing and pricing – a systematic approach with in-class group exercises
- Branching out – other ideas to expand your business

Class Requirements:

notebook & pen, laptop for note taking and research (optional).

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Advanced Photography Workflow
When: Saturday July 23, 2011  9a-12p
Cost: $50

Please contact us to register: REGISTER ONLINE or by phone 800-808-CDIA (2342)

Time is money, and there’s more money to be made behind the camera than at the computer. Working efficiently and effectively when at your computer is the key to allowing yourself more time behind the camera.

In this advanced workshop, we will cover ideas and strategies for digital asset management and image editing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. We will explore the important options for organizing your files using a
flexible software program: Lightroom.

Just as important as organizing your files after a shoot is approaching editing and retouching. We’ll also cover how to keep a consistent look to your images – whether it’s a couple from a low budget shoot or a high volume project like a wedding or event.

Main topics we will cover:

- Advanced strategies for organizing assets on your computer
- Using Lightroom to manage your images with emphasis on working with multiple catalogs
- Importance of consistency when editing and ideas on implementing standard practice techniques
- Advanced retouching strategies with emphasis on batch processing and working with Photoshop actions
- Other tools, software, and techniques available to help streamline your workflow

Prerequisites:

Intermediate to advanced understanding of Adobe Lightroom and intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.

Class Requirements:

notebook & pen, attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop but it is not a requirement.

 

Jan28 Nerd Thing of the Day

In my humble opinion, Google Chrome is one of the best things that has happened to web browsing since…..well since tabbed browsing! If you’re still living in the dinosaur ages surfing with something like Safari or god forbid Internet Explorer (I think I just threw up in my mouth a little), perhaps you should check out Chrome! Among many other things Chrome has an app store–so every time you make a new tab and all your recently visited sites come up, so will your apps! There are many companies out there who are even making apps specifically for the Chrome browser like Tweet Deck and even the New York Times. Check it out here: chrome.google.com/webstore

Nerd Thing of the Day

Aug24 Movie: Tea for One

This is a movie that I co-produced with Meg Rodney for a styling/fashion project. From my end, the most notable detail about the production of this piece is that it was shot completely on the Nikon D3s! Full credits are below, enjoy and let us know what you think!!

Meg Rodney: Director, Co-Producer, Editor (http://www.megrodney.com)
Brian Tetrault: Cinematographer, Co-Producer, Editor (http://www.briantetrault.com)
Amanda Antunes: Clothing & Prop Stylist, Writer (http://www.zero2sixtycreative.com)
Kacie Corbelle: Hair & Make-up Stylist (http://www.ennisinc.com)
Christine Keenan: Model (Maggie Inc, Boston)
Pink Martini: “Sympathique”

Mar04 Everything but the kitchen sink

What a great idea! The Accordian Folding Cook Table by Hettich. Sneaky little triangular drawers pop out from the folds of the table (that’s why it’s called the Accordion). Sliding counter tops and more drawers on the left and right side of the table, makes this the most coveted kitchen platform. The beauty doesn’t stop here, drawer covers can be upturned to be used as preparation boards. Transparent plastic let’s you know what the boxes hold, without having to open them. The functional modules can be configured in two to four sets, giving you the perfect kitchen!
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