Chromecore

The future reflected in itself liquid metal surfaces and the aesthetics of pure material

Chromecore aesthetic photography reference
Referencechromecore
Shoot Brief · Call Sheet● TC 00:00:00:00
AestheticChromecore
Roll022
Status0 / 5 Shot
LightA single very hard light source bare strob
WardrobeMetallic fabrics, chrome accessories, silv

Shot list

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FR·01A
Portrait of subject wearing chrome or reflective silver garments, the environment visible in the fabric
FR·02A
Close detail of a chrome-surfaced object car panel, mirror ball, metallic helmet reflecting a distorted studio
FR·03A
Full-body environmental shot with subject in all-silver, standing in an industrial metal-clad space
FR·04A
Abstract shot of reflective surfaces creating infinite regression mirrors, polished steel, chrome
FR·05A
Close portrait with chrome jewelry or accessories catching hard light and throwing specular highlights on the face
Roll
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⌁ LightingA single very hard light source bare strobe or direct HMI positioned to create maximum specular highlights on chrome surfaces; diffusion kills the reflectivity

a single very hard light source bare strob ✦

⌁ WardrobeMetallic fabrics, chrome accessories, silver leather, mirrored sunglasses; every surface should have a reflective quality

metallic fabrics

Director noteUse a silver reflector rather than a white one for fill the cooler, harder fill maintains the metallic color temperature of the image rather than warming and softening it

Locations

Industrial facility with polished metal equipmentMirror installation or infinity roomAutomotive showroom or workshopUrban building with full-glass or metal-panel cladding

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About this brief

How do I photograph the Chromecore aesthetic?
The future reflected in itself liquid metal surfaces and the aesthetics of pure material. Use a silver reflector rather than a white one for fill the cooler, harder fill maintains the metallic color temperature of the image rather than warming and softening it
What shots should I get for a Chromecore photo shoot?
Capture: Portrait of subject wearing chrome or reflective silver garments, the environment visible in the fabric; Close detail of a chrome-surfaced object car panel, mirror ball, metallic helmet reflecting a distorted studio; Full-body environmental shot with subject in all-silver, standing in an industrial metal-clad space; Abstract shot of reflective surfaces creating infinite regression mirrors, polished steel, chrome; Close portrait with chrome jewelry or accessories catching hard light and throwing specular highlights on the face.
What lighting works for Chromecore photography?
A single very hard light source bare strobe or direct HMI positioned to create maximum specular highlights on chrome surfaces; diffusion kills the reflectivity
Where should I shoot Chromecore photography?
Good locations include: Industrial facility with polished metal equipment, Mirror installation or infinity room, Automotive showroom or workshop, Urban building with full-glass or metal-panel cladding.
What wardrobe works for Chromecore photography?
Metallic fabrics, chrome accessories, silver leather, mirrored sunglasses; every surface should have a reflective quality

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