Scott James Reeves

  First things first…if you don’t know… The  Star Wars Special Editions  are updated versions of the original Star Wars trilogy released in 1997 by George Lucas to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first film and to update the movies with new visual effects and changes. Many people strongly dislike the changes that George made. I, however, hold these particular versions close to my heart (I may be the only 40-year-old that does, haha. People around my age hate them). I recommend reading up on all the changes, there were quite a bit. I went with my mother and brother to a showing of Space Jam on a cold Saturday in November of 1996 and I had no idea that there was going to be such a thing as a “Special Edition” coming. The trailer came up and all the hairs on my arm just stood up. I was ECSTATIC. It’s still the most electrifying moment of my movie-going career. People went NUTS. Nothing today even comes close. And sitting there in the theater for the first time seeing A...

Here’s the deal. Don’t worry about what kind/style of camera that will produce a good portrait shot. Worry more with settings and composition with your current camera. Don’t have one? Use your phone. You should have manual/pro settings. Explore them. See what certain ones do and how they interact with others. Then read about/watch videos about composition. Play with the settings. Don’t be in a hurry. Try b/w and color. Take your time and have fun. I use a rebelT1 and nifty 50. Very cheap and works fine. I am no pro and don’t get paid. I guess if I had made lots of money I’d have those red stripe lenses and 10k cameras. Don’t need it for personal pics.   You'll get your best portrait photos by shooting constantly and knowing how to compose an image. If your layout is strong and you shoot a lot you'll get WAY more great pictures of people than people with crazy expensive gear, lights, and aesthetically blessed subjects. The big bonus thing I can tell you outside of that is to jus...

It depends on what type of headshots you're looking to do. Acting headshots have a fairly standardized set of expectations that's different from corporate, and both are different from modeling, and all of those are different from small business/author/artist shots. The general ideas that are more universal are to have the subject well lit, and separated from the background. It should be distinct enough to be easily recognizable as the person in a small thumbnail of the photo, but there's not too much else similar. Overall you can use one of your lights for a key-light and the other as a rim-light or fill, but even then there's a lot of variation depending on how you want the end product to look. There's too much variation just within headshots to give one solution. Backgrounds are another factor- Sometimes a solid backdrop is best, but for other styles it works better to integrate the subject into the scene. Sometimes a bokeh blurred background is fine, other times ...

Scott James Reeves photoshoot in Seattle, Washington  I visited Washington for the first time a few years ago and I can honestly say it's the only place I've ever been where it truly felt like I belong there. For various reasons I'm not willing to pack up and leave the place where I've invested my life and career for the last decade, but if there's anything I regret, it's not traveling there before getting myself firmly ensconced where I am now. I am homesick for a place I've never lived. The PNW kind of has two sub-regions. There's the coast that is generally mountainous, rainy and green. Lots of dense forests filled with conifers and deciduous trees. Then there's the interior that is semi-arid, generally more flat and/or canyon like, and sunny. The interior does have mountains too, but they are the Cascades. So they aren't like one continuous mountain range moreso clusters of really big singular mountains. The interior tends to be a little more...

I just feel like the city is the perfect representation of everything I (and most humans, I presume, love): There's art, there's music, there's fashion, there's architecture, there's food, there's nature, there's people…Paris has a little bit of everything, for everyone. And even if you're not really a fan of any of those things I've listed, you'll still likely find out something to fall in love with within the city. I’ve always found the “rude French” or even “rude Parisian” stereotypes to be bullshit. Never had problems more than any other big city. My theory is that a lot of Americans are from smaller towns and don’t know how to behave in a city, whether in the Americas or Europe. But Europe is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for them and they usually want to go to Paris because they’ve always heard about how great it is. And then they get disillusioned because they do something stupid and someone scolds them and they take it personally, and they t...

  Scott James Reeves – Audio Engineer, Model & Photographer Scott James Reeves is a multi-talented creative professional known for his work as an Audio Engineer, Model, and Photographer. With a strong presence in both the technical and visual arts industries, Scott combines precision sound engineering with compelling visual storytelling. As an Audio Engineer , Scott James Reeves specializes in music production, studio recording, sound design, mixing, and mastering. His technical expertise and attention to sonic detail allow him to craft polished, high-quality audio experiences across multiple genres. Whether working in professional recording studios or on independent creative projects, Scott brings clarity, balance, and depth to every production. In addition to his engineering background, Scott James Reeves is also an experienced Model , recognized for his versatility in commercial, editorial, lifestyle, and creative shoots. His adaptable look and confident presence make him...

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Ok... I was raised with the first OT vhs box set (pre-extended version) and then saw the prequels in theaters as an adult. Both trilogies were a part of my childhood and early adult life that never went away. As I've gotten older, I realize that I love it for more than the action or sci-fi. It's how romantic and gripping it can be. IMO, the more operatic a SW thing is, the more I love it. That goes for humor and cheesy stuff as well. I love the idea of science fantasy. Others have tried it but their world always seems too much one or the other. But that's also a problem with Star Wars. Imo most writers minimize the fantasy aspect and focus on the science fiction aspect. It's led many people to believe Jedi have a drop down menu of Force powers they can use, and the spirituality aspect of the Force is largely ignored. You know I'm a Star Wars fan because I was asked what I like and proceeded to drop my grievances. Green light sabers are cool. Warrior monks traveling ...

Howdy! I’ve been “doing music” for the vast majority of my life. That included performing, composing, arranging, conducting, teaching, and learning from even a young age.  I took up guitar because my cool older cousin played in a band. My older brother did as well. I spent a lot of time with my instrument, finally beating my older brother in something. I fell into the punk/hardcore scene and spent life touring and playing shows. I loved it. I eventually got really into jazz and went to university for guitar. Kinda fell out of love with my instrument. But I found myself being asked to arrange music for other people. Then write music for them. I eschewed life on the road and on stage for a quiet life at the score book and in front of the computer. I once again felt at home. I finally realized that I grew into my new love. Composing. It was like realizing you were in love with your lifelong best friend. And we’ve been together ever since. We now have a large family of film scores and ...

Howdy ho!  My journey into audio engineering began the first time I watched Star Wars as a kid. The unforgettable sound effects, the hum of lightsabers, and the immersive world-building sparked something in me that never faded.  For over 20 years, l've been passionate about crafting sound that transforms visuals into experiences. Audio isn't just technical-it's emotional, atmospheric, and powerful.  I'm grateful to have built a career around that passion and look forward to continuing to shape sound in film and media for years to come. Headshot of Scott James Reeves Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/scottjamesreeves My Bandcamp album:  https://scottjamesreeves.bandcamp.com/album/scott-james-reeves-the-album My Medium page:  https://medium.com/@scottjamesreeves My Blogger Page:  https://scottjamesreeves.blogspot.com/ My TMDB:  https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6035514-scott-james-reeves?language=en-US Pinterest:  https://in.pinterest.com/scottjames...