Tethered shooting is the process of connecting a camera to a computer, creating a live feed from the camera to a monitor screen. Every shot—the good, the bad, and the ugly—appears instantly, allowing for real-time collaboration, creative direction, and precise adjustments.
At Sum Effect, tethering is central to our workflow. It allows us to workshop ideas, refine details, and get instant feedback, ensuring the final result aligns with the creative vision.
Matt Reed’s advice to clients and emerging photographers? Just do it. It may feel vulnerable at first, but it’s the most effective way to lock in the vision and produce the best work.
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The cover image shows the studio photography tether station inside a white-walled space. The tether workstation consists of a black metal cabinet on wheels with a wooden bench top. On the workstation sits an open laptop and a larger computer monitor, connected by various cables. To the right, there is a silver clothes rack. In this video, Matt Reed explains how tethering is used in studio photography.
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A Sum Effect Production
Director // Matt Reed
Producer // Lisa Reed
Camera // Jessica Correia
Editor // Kate Ellen Campbell
Colourist // Matt Reed
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Sum Effect is a Commercial Photography, Video & Filmmaking studio based in Perth, Western Australia. Led by Matt Reed.
Website https://www.sumeffect.com.au/
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