Taku Kumabe Photography and Design

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a Toronto-based freelance photographer, art director, speaker, and educator.

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Hello everyone! Video has been a feature on our mirrorless cameras for a very long time now. With many photographers still new to video, I thought I would make a video on everything that I've learned about video production using your mirrorless cameras. I explain all the concepts of video so you know what you're doing and can get started right away. I am using my Nikon mirrorless camera, but the concepts are the same regardless of which brand of camera you're using. Is video something you use on your camera? Let me know if you have any questions. As always, thanks for watching! Filmed on Nikon Z9 with Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lighting: Nanlite FS-300B, PavoSlim 240C and 60C Music: Artlist TOC 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - What is video? 1:33 - Frames per second 4:14 - Shutter speed 5:29 - Shutter angle 6:16 - Social media video settings 7:40 - Filters for video 8:06 - Video formats 9:51 - Video resolution 11:52 - Outro Filters for your lens: MAVEN Filters: https://www.mavenfilters.com/aff/taku --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smaku Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taku_kumabe Blog: https://www.smaku.com Website: https://www.TakuKumabe.com
All you need to know about video on your mirrorless cameras!
Hello everyone! A while ago I was asked to present some of my photography that I took in my own neighbourhood. I enjoy taking landscape, nature, and wildlife in the city so I thought it would be a great opportunity to be able to show people how much of these you can capture in a city with millions of people. Over the years I've had the joy of photographing everything from elusive owls to natural wonders to even a little bit of astro photography, which I took in one of our local parks. It's just a matter of understanding when and where to see these things in your own neighbourhood and getting out to capture them. I hope this inspires you to do the same wherever you are in the world! Let me know what you think. Music: artlist --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smaku Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taku_kumabe Blog: https://www.smaku.com Website: https://www.TakuKumabe.com
I was asked to showcase my city with photography!
Hello everyone! This video continues from my previous video where I shared my settings that I change first when I get a new camera. The "i" menu on Nikon cameras offers complete customization in presenting shortcuts to your most favourite features of your camera. I share with you how I like to set my "i" menu settings for my own use. Remember to change your "i" menu settings for both Photo and Video uses as they are independent of each other. Feel free to share in the comments how you like to set your "i" menu! TOC: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - "i" Menu 0:47 - Nikon Z 8 "i" Menu 2:32 - Deep Dive into my Nikon Z 8 "i" Menu 6:07 - Choosing "i" Menu Options 7:10 - Changing "i" Menu Options 8:40 - Outro Filmed on Nikon Z6iii with Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lighting: Nanlite FS-300B with Octabox; PavoSlim 240CL Mic: Rode Wireless Mic Pro --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smaku Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taku_kumabe Blog: https://www.smaku.com Website: https://www.TakuKumabe.com
Learn to use Nikon's 'i' Menu on Your Z9, Z8, Z6iii, Zf, ZR, Z5ii, Z50ii
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With a passion for the outdoors, I love to explore the world around me.

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As an event photographer, fast paced events and festivals excite me.

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Shop For Prints

Photographs are available for print and licensing purposes.

Taku’s photographs have been used by advertising to tourism agencies, and admired in personal collections around the world. You can visit Taku’s online store here for pre-selected images that are ready to purchase. If you can’t find an image you would like, simply contact Taku and he will happily work with you to find the perfect print for your needs, or for licensing purposes. If you live in Toronto, contact Taku before ordering to save on shipping costs.

Toronto Sunrise Series

A favourite series liked equally amongst Torontonians and those around the world.

The Toronto Sunrise Series is a personal project that has taken on a life of its own. This series showcases this metropolis bathed in Mother Nature’s glory.

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Abstraction Series

Abstraction fine art images is a sub series of my Toronto Sunrise Series.

The Abstraction Series is a collection of images that are perfect to hang on a wall. All images are naturally made by panning the camera during a long exposure, creating both ethereal and bold images that suit any home décor.

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Workshops and
Speaking Engagements

Workshops by Taku Kumabe

I love to teach and inspire people of all ages, leading photography workshops, photowalks, and speaking engagements.

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