Getting Started

To ensure your success and allow us to meet your quality expectations, we have a certification process and require that you submit a knockout test for each different type of service. Upon successful completion and evaluation of this test, we will authorize the knockout component of the H&H workflow software.

In order to produce the best possible end results we will provide you with a lighting diagram and approved background information for each different type of service.

Please Note: When using our knockout service, all images in the submitted order must be the same service. Orders cannot contain a mix of green, blue or masters images.

KO Services Setup

Testing: Allow 5 business days. Additional testing will require additional time.
Background Library Setup: Allow 2 business days with consistent studio communication.
Sales flyer design:

• 3 business days for Pre-pay Flyer design
• 5 business days for Proof Plan flyer design, 3 days for setup
• (Changes and approval time not included)

Sales flyer printing: 3 business days (ground shipping included)

Total: 15-20 Business Days

Testing

Before you are ready to shoot your first job, we need to make sure that we are able to service the background and lighting you plan to use so we ask that you submit a knockout test.

• Test consists of five images photographed using the background, camera settings and lighting diagram you intend to use onsite.
• Each test image should contain a different subject utilizing a variety hair types and skin tones.
• The background should be smooth and consistently lit, avoiding fall off and subject shadows.
• Images should cropped, either in camera or in post with backdrop all the way from side to side and, if possible, to the top of the image.
• Test images submitted need to include metadata so we can review the camera settings.
• We also ask that you submit a wide shot of your studio setup so we can help improve your shooting for optimal KO.
• Tests are submitted through hhstudio under the Schools section, not through hhschools.
• Test results are usually returned via email within 48 hours.

Recommended Lighting Modifiers

We recommend the Photogenic 45” Eclipse Plus Umbrella with the white satin panel (ECP45) for the main and fill lights. For the hair light we recommend the 12x36 Interfit Strip Light (SLBR39).

Camera Settings

Testing

Before you are ready to shoot your first job we need to make sure that we are able to service the background and lighting you plan to use so we ask that you submit a knockout test.

• Test consists of five images photographed using the background, camera settings and lighting diagram you intend to use onsite.
• Each test image should contain a different subject utilizing a variety hair types and skin tones.
• The background should be smooth and consistently lit, avoiding fall off and subject shadows.
• Images should cropped, either in camera or in post with backdrop all the way from side to side and, if possible, to the top of the image.
• Test images submitted need to include metadata so we can review the camera settings.
• We also ask that you submit a wide shot of your studio setup so we can help improve your shooting for optimal KO.
• Tests are submitted through hhstudio under the Schools section, not through hhschools.
• Test results are usually returned via email within 48 hours.

Recommended Lighting Modifiers

We recommend the Photogenic 45” Eclipse Plus Umbrella with the white satin panel (ECP45) for the main and fill lights. For the hair light we recommend the 12x36 Interfit Strip Light (SLBR39).

Camera Settings

Testing

Before you are ready to shoot your first job, we need to make sure that we are able to service the background and lighting you plan to use so we ask that you submit a knockout test.

• Test consists of five images photographed using the background, camera settings and lighting diagram you intend to use onsite.
• Each test image should contain a different subject utilizing a variety hair types and skin tones.
• The background should be smooth and consistently lit, avoiding fall off and subject shadows.
• Images should cropped, either in camera or in post with backdrop all the way from side to side and, if possible, to the top of the image.
• Test images submitted need to include metadata so we can review the camera settings.
• We also ask that you submit a wide shot of your studio setup, so we can help improve your shooting for optimal KO.
• Tests are submitted through hhstudio under the Schools section, not through hhschools.
• Test results are usually returned via email within 48 hours.

Camera Settings