Comments on: Apocalyptica @ Pointfest

By: Colin Malsingh

Colin Malsingh — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:27:08 +0000

You’re welcome Todd.

Comparing your shots with the gig I went to made me realise some of the issues you must hit with lighting at gigs. The Pointfest shots look quite evenly illuminated - was this a daytime gig (or just good technique on your part!!)?

The lighting they used at the gig I went to was a much more extreme mixture of deep darkness and intense spots & strobes. The colours and atmosphere this created was excellent - however the contrast range was very wide. Do you resort to your CLS setup to help with situations like this?

Colin

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:34:37 +0000

Hey Colin,

That’s great to hear you actually got to see Apocalyptica! As I found out after posting these shots, the band has some very loyal and adoring fans, so it’s no surprise to hear that they were warmly received.

Again, very nice to hear you caught their show, I’d like to see them again. Great to hear from you.

By: Colin Malsingh

Colin Malsingh — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:57:06 +0000

Hi Todd, as you said a while back:
“..it looks like these guys are heading over to the UK in December for ten dates……Absolutely great live, hope you get to see them.”

Well last night, they came back and played Bristol (UK) and certainly lived up to your recommendations. They played to a packed house and really bonded with the audience - getting a very enthusiastic response in return.

And just to think, I would never have heard of this lot without following one of your links on the D3 forum of DPReview.com!

All the best, Colin

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:05:02 +0000

Hi Kelly, thanks for your comment. Apo are really a great bunch of guys to photograph, I agree.

I’m looking forward to the next time I can catch them – and hopefully with less red/orange light. ;)

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:02:21 +0000

Alli: Thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words! Glad to hear you like the images, it was a pleasure to photograph Apocalyptica.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:08:32 +0000

These are beautiful, Todd! Have shot them twice myself so I know how much fun they are. Was thrilled to shoot the whole set when they headlined House of Blues earlier this year here. I still don’t know how Perttu and Eicca don’t get their hair caught in the cello strings with how much they swing it around!

And LOVE Mikko’s expression when he’s staring at the cam. Just perfect! Makes me miss the little Finns already. I have to agree for anyone that’s not seen them live yet do NOT miss it! They put on one hell of a show.

By: Alli

Alli — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:19:16 +0000

Hi Todd, I admire the clarity and lightness of your photographing style. Being a Finn and an Apocalyptica fan, I want to use this opportunity to say how much I enjoy your photography, and thank you for the informative and helpful blog.

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By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:59:05 +0000

Now that’s what I’m talking about! Love these guys ever since their first record “playing metallica …”. The shots are amazing and really show the energy that was flowing on the stage. As usual Todd, amazing shots. Rock on!

Cheers,
Daniel

By: Anna-Marie

Anna-Marie — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:08:08 +0000

I so agree with you on the comment to Karen about Perttu and Eicca being more difficult to shoot! I have a lot of discarded shots of my own that are all hair!! :)

Again, Kiitos (spelled in wrong in the other post! :() Hope you get to work with them again.