Thank you for making a video available for those of us who use on camera flash. I am quite often disappointed in videos that show lighting with multiple standalone studio flash units. Your video was informative and inspirational.
Hi Mark. Thanks for a realistic and informative video. Many people don’t want to set up backdrops and studio lights. Keep bringing on the instructions. By the way great job reminding and doing the social distancing..
You're always the best at explaining the ambient/flash settings, Mark. I have followed your flash training for years. Thank you. Where are you hanging out these days?
Great video Mark, but I do have one question. What would happen if the wall that you were bouncing the light off was another color and not white? Thanks, Bob
Way to focus on the wrong thing. besides, you can always use something like the much more inexpensive - but great - 50mm f/1.8 lens. It's the technique you should be looking at.
Very nice tutorial Mark. I am surprised of how soft the light looks even though you are using a bare flash. Granted, it is being reflected from the wall, but still it looks rather soft. Thank you.
He was shooting from a very long distance and additionally in white room like this light will bounce everywhere multiple times no matter where you will point your flash.
Thnak you for the info. Can you tell me how can I reflect my speedlight when the surfaces that surround my subject (Walls and roof) are painted and I want to get rid of color cast?
If you want your background a certain way, you wouldn't be able to do that with just the natural light. And the video probably making the room look a little brighter than it actually was.
Very helpful .. Thanks! Question: Using the Flashpoint or Godox flash like you had .. and using TTL .. is there a tick you can do to get the same feature of TCM .. so .. to take a shot in TTL .. like what you see and then use those settings .. to adjust the flash manually?
Nice video. What about flash compensation? I cannot imagine that the flash compensation wasn't raised by 1 or even 2 stops when aiming the light to the wall.
That's only going to work with a white wall at the side isn't it? Great video as always but I normally have to shoot theatre head shots against a dark background in a large room with no walls to the side and a high ceiling. Can yo do a video on such a situation please? Thanks.
This is an honest question. With an on-camera flash and long lens do you get different lighting than with a short lens? Does standing way back give you reduced light falloff resulting in more even lighting?
Since you have the model and space available, how about a lighting and angles for photographing a model, as well as, what you are looking for in each image, like shadows, body language and standing/sitting position in relation to the camera and flash/lighting. Thanks and keep them coming.
I cropped them to 16:9 for the video. I adjusted white balance, adjusted highlights, shadows, and blacks for contrast. That's about it. Just simple LR adjustments.
what if there's no white wall or white ceiling to bounce the flash? what if the walls have a different color? can i still bounce it without producing color cast? thank you!
I was wondering how well do different types of soft boxes and grids that can attach to the flash it’s self help with how the depth, shadows, and contract come out
Mark - if you can give a quick answer, I would appreciate it - how were you able to used flash against a white background and not have any shadows on the straight-on flash shots ? I enjoy your work Thanks.
I can see a shadow on the white background on his direct flash examples, but it's much less darker and softer because he was shooting from very long distance and I bet white wall on the left helped too. .
The only different comment I can make is - I wish videos were made in manual focus set-up, the pulsing from focus tracking is becoming a bit too much from so many, very accomplished, photographers. In video there has to be no loss of focus any pulsing in a TV or film production would render the footage unusable - as I know you absolutely know this. Sorry for mentioning this but apart from that - further good explanations from you - stay safe.
Nice video, thanks. But white walls besight and behind is near perfect. Most of the time we don't have that situation so it becomes more difficult en you need more gear
I don't get it why do you need a flash at all. You have a nice big window behind you and it is all white. Maybe just move the chair a bit in the center of the room.
Great video. But Mark, you need to practice your "Juana" pronunciation. Not because my name is Juan, but because you need to learn to say "Juana es una mina preciosa" as a true argentinian. The key is to pronounce an strong "Who", (like in Who is she?) and remember she is Juana like Anna. Who?-Anna Who-Anna WhoAnna = Juana. Just kidding. Great to know that your again in Latin america. Greetings from Bogota.
I would be more impressed if you got a deliberate bad picture of that young lady. Why you would want to do so is another question, for which I have no answer. ;)
Thank you for making a video available for those of us who use on camera flash. I am quite often disappointed in videos that show lighting with multiple standalone studio flash units. Your video was informative and inspirational.
I always love your demos. This is great. Thank you!!!
Thank you Mark! I am encouraged!
Good refresher course on speedlight. Thanks.
Thanks both for a helpful and fun video. Keep safe dudes. 👍🇬🇧
Nice videos. Nice tips. This model absolutely wonderful.
Huge thanks for the amazing advices. !!!
Cheers Mark - another great tutorial on lighting and flash.
Great shots helpful video. Thank you
Excellent video Mark!
Hi Mark. Thanks for a realistic and informative video. Many people don’t want to set up backdrops and studio lights. Keep bringing on the instructions. By the way great job reminding and doing the social distancing..
A great explanation of a few simple tweaks to make an amazing difference. Thank you!
Sir: For me You are the Best Teacher
This was awesome demo.... Mind-blowing...
Great video Mark--Thanks
Thanks Mark! Stay safe!
Very nice tutorial. Just enough info !!!
You're always the best at explaining the ambient/flash settings, Mark. I have followed your flash training for years. Thank you. Where are you hanging out these days?
Yeah I've learned so much from Mark
Great video ! Thanks so much!
Thank you very much Mark, your advice are very useful!
Great video Mark, but I do have one question. What would happen if the wall that you were bouncing the light off was another color and not white? Thanks, Bob
You would get color cast the same color as the wall.
Thanks for the demo . Do you think speedlites help eliminate shadows cast from the subject?
00:30 "create some nice portraits with a basic setup" 70-200mm f2.8
@Chris Sears ok but is a tamron sp ... could be an option
Way to focus on the wrong thing. besides, you can always use something like the much more inexpensive - but great - 50mm f/1.8 lens. It's the technique you should be looking at.
Love it!
Very nice tutorial Mark. I am surprised of how soft the light looks even though you are using a bare flash. Granted, it is being reflected from the wall, but still it looks rather soft. Thank you.
That's the benefit of bouncing off a large surface. And it also allows you to keep camera shake to a minimum since the flash freezes motion.
He was shooting from a very long distance and additionally in white room like this light will bounce everywhere multiple times no matter where you will point your flash.
Thnak you for the info. Can you tell me how can I reflect my speedlight when the surfaces that surround my subject (Walls and roof) are painted and I want to get rid of color cast?
I really enjoyed this Mark. Thank you
with such a well lit environment like this and a 2.8 lens I would definitely go with natural light!
If you want your background a certain way, you wouldn't be able to do that with just the natural light. And the video probably making the room look a little brighter than it actually was.
Mark, have you had a chance to shoot with the new Leica SL2 mirrorless camera yet? If so what is your opinion on it? Thank you.
Very helpful .. Thanks!
Question: Using the Flashpoint or Godox flash like you had .. and using TTL .. is there a tick you can do to get the same feature of TCM .. so .. to take a shot in TTL .. like what you see and then use those settings .. to adjust the flash manually?
I like how you make it simple to get some nice light.
great video
Great video... more videos on speedlight photography please and thank you...
Nice video. What about flash compensation? I cannot imagine that the flash compensation wasn't raised by 1 or even 2 stops when aiming the light to the wall.
That's only going to work with a white wall at the side isn't it? Great video as always but I normally have to shoot theatre head shots against a dark background in a large room with no walls to the side and a high ceiling. Can yo do a video on such a situation please? Thanks.
Diffuser then is your best friend!
Great Mark good info. If I'm not forsaken I believe you forgot to tell us the focal length (zoom range) of the lens that you are using.
I ❤️ Juana!
Didn't know that such a result would be possible with one speedlight, thanks
This is an honest question. With an on-camera flash and long lens do you get different lighting than with a short lens? Does standing way back give you reduced light falloff resulting in more even lighting?
Since you have the model and space available, how about a lighting and angles for photographing a model, as well as, what you are looking for in each image, like shadows, body language and standing/sitting position in relation to the camera and flash/lighting. Thanks and keep them coming.
Very nice explain...Sir....👌💐
I have always loved your lighting videos, can you do some advanced lighting and/or OCF videos. Thanks and keep them coming.
Did you do any post production on the shots that were shown at the end of video?
I cropped them to 16:9 for the video. I adjusted white balance, adjusted highlights, shadows, and blacks for contrast. That's about it. Just simple LR adjustments.
Understandable flash demo. Is Juana easy on the eyes or what?
this is as good as a 3 lights setup !
Great 👍
In some of the photos at the very end, the model has two catchlights in her eyes. Was there a second flash?
what if there's no white wall or white ceiling to bounce the flash? what if the walls have a different color? can i still bounce it without producing color cast? thank you!
It a possibile to make hight Speed continuous photos with flash Speed over 1/400?
Thank you for this video...
Great video.
Unfortunately I don't have such a large room... 😀
I was wondering how well do different types of soft boxes and grids that can attach to the flash it’s self help with how the depth, shadows, and contract come out
Hey Mark, kindly confirm your focus point (i.e. her eyes) as her left arm in the final pics were somewhat still in focus for a 2.8 aperture
I was focused on her eyes.
Is flash still on ttl while bouncing of the wall?
Yes l don't think Mark moved the flash into manual mode. He just moved the camera into manual mode.
Thank you!
Great!
Sir can you also show me a video link on canon 750d
Mark - if you can give a quick answer, I would appreciate it - how were you able to used flash against a white background and not have any shadows on the straight-on flash shots ?
I enjoy your work
Thanks.
I can see a shadow on the white background on his direct flash examples, but it's much less darker and softer because he was shooting from very long distance and I bet white wall on the left helped too. .
Was that the song from Bill and Ted when they went into the future?
how big under when taking photos without flash
Pretty cool tip.
Prime lens users protest the video :))
Everything your teaching is great, but what I noticed was your feet position can you make a video of stance and posture.
The only different comment I can make is - I wish videos were made in manual focus set-up, the pulsing from focus tracking is becoming a bit too much from so many, very accomplished, photographers. In video there has to be no loss of focus any pulsing in a TV or film production would render the footage unusable - as I know you absolutely know this. Sorry for mentioning this but apart from that - further good explanations from you - stay safe.
nice.
Nice video, thanks. But white walls besight and behind is near perfect. Most of the time we don't have that situation so it becomes more difficult en you need more gear
Best
I don't get it why do you need a flash at all. You have a nice big window behind you and it is all white. Maybe just move the chair a bit in the center of the room.
With the flash, you can direct the light and shape it. It's a technique that can be used at almost any time of day and in different environments.
01:04 THERE IS A GHOST IN THE MIRROR !!!!!!!!!!!!
i thought that was a 24-70 , my 70-200 is huuge .. that guy must have huge hands
The plane of the armchair was not parallel with the camera. My OCD noticed that :( She is nice though and Mark gave a good presentation :)
Am I the only one that came here for the audio and not the technical aspects of photography? 😂😂😂😂
Yeah, just a speed light...and 20 foot ceilings with a full bank of windows lighting the entire room...
Great video. But Mark, you need to practice your "Juana" pronunciation. Not because my name is Juan, but because you need to learn to say "Juana es una mina preciosa" as a true argentinian.
The key is to pronounce an strong "Who", (like in Who is she?) and remember she is Juana like Anna. Who?-Anna Who-Anna WhoAnna = Juana.
Just kidding. Great to know that your again in Latin america. Greetings from Bogota.
I would be more impressed if you got a deliberate bad picture of that young lady. Why you would want to do so is another question, for which I have no answer. ;)
I thought he said Iguana lol