Just to clarify the HSS thing, it doesn't actually make the flash duration shorter. In fact, it does sort of the opposite. It actually fires multiple times in fractions of a second, almost creating a modeling light effect. The banding occurs because the two curtains of the shutter never allow a fully exposed sensor for a single "firing" of the flash. The actual flash duration for even full power is THOUSANDTHS of a second, but that still can't illuminate a full frame when the curtains only expose a portion of the sensor at a time.
I was already familiar with HSS but watched because you’re a local. I’m glad I did because I found your comment about banding very interesting. Thanks for pointing that out.
Subbed because you made something complex seem simple. Sometimes we get caught up in all the gadgets and auto this and that. The way you explained exposing for flash and the reason to use high speed sync was epic.
Thanks for the excellent informative Video, and your beautiful model (wife?) for explaining, demonstrating HSS, and equipment used. I use Godox Gear & like it a lot with a Nikon Camera, etc. I appreciate you folks time helping others like me learn.
Just got these lights as my very first lighting kit. Started watching a tutorial on how to set them up, leave the room and come back and I'm like I know them!! Oh and very helpful video:)
Also I have used Godox lighting for years now including the Ad 600 Monster and there product so far have not failed and work great. SONY used with all Godox for light.
Nice video! I have a pair of AD200s and want to do some outdoor shooting this Spring and Summer, so high speed sync is a must for me to learn and practice this year.
@@Brianized Yes, I am trying to capture action with high shutter speed with HSS. When I switch to high shutter speed , normal flash creates black lines in image, thus HSS seems to be the only option.
Good video with the exception of the statement that HSS allows for the flash to be a much shorter duration. It is kind of the opposite in that it generates many rapid pulses of flash to draw it out, almost as if it is a constant light. That is how the flash then illuminated the scene for the entire span of time that small portions of the sensor are exposed.
@@Brianized Do you think a beauty dish would work pretty good outside instead of the soft box? I'm not fond of carrying sandbags but without them your soft box turns into a sail in the wind.
You can use bare flashers too. Of course you can't use modifiers with it. I don't like to carry all that extra gear. But what u got is the future. Small and yet puts out a lot of power. Will be looking into it.
Thanks alot. You just got a new subscriber. Also I just purchased the evolv 200(ad200) so I think I'll pick up that flash to use as a controller. Thanks. This was a tremendous help.
@@Brianized Hi! I’ve been following your work. I’m a photographer too. I live In one of the greatest countries for making photography abroad. Would you be interested in visiting Ecuador for photo shoots? My service is filming all your adventure here which is going to be an incredible trip!
Banding doesn't happen on the A9 because all pixels on the A9 are read in one go, whereas on the A7III it's line by line readout, top to down or vice versa, which takes time. In a9 the first and last pixel is read at the same moment. Not the case with a7iii
Great video! You explained everything perfectly and showed examples of results which is a plus! I am a canon user, however have migrated over to some of the Godox and Magmod lighting systems. It has advanced my creativity in lighting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Although the AD200 is a great flash for many reasons, I do like the AD360 TTL for several distinct reasons... 1. The power supply battery is separate from the flash head. I can mount the at the base of the stand which gives a more solid mount - especially outdoors in a breeze. 2. I don't know if this is applicable to the AD200 also but, I can shoot the first shot in TTL and get a basic exposure (rather than guessing the first exposure) and then convert that to manual for control of subsequent shots... 3. I can use the AD360 battery to power other AA cell powered Godox flash units for more flash capability and faster recycle times...
Great video. I have that Godox softbox. If you open the zipper and insert the light stand through the opening then attach the flash it will give you more latitude when aiming. The light quality for that softbox is good, but i don't like opening and closing the diffuser panel to get to the controls.
Wow A lot of info thanks!! , it would be nice to add some text or tables with your settings/recommendations. It is hard to follow for no native English speakers audience.
Hi Brian. Thanks a mil, really loved the quality of content in this video as it explained aspects of using flash that I was not aware of before. Thank you! Btw, you really need to let me do audio post on your videos. I could really help up the already professional quality.
Thank you for sharing the video! You made it easy to understand. Do you think the godox 200 is strong enough to use outside on a bright sunny afternoon?
I like your tutorial and constant cover of the power of the flash. I wish you'd explained a bit more about the sony live preview and exposing for the background - as I understand, you either always gonna see correctly exposed shot for autofocusing, no matter the settings, or you will see the real preview but when exposing for the background - the subject might be too dark to focus onto reliably. There are some options for switching between the two and I presume is what you were doing behind the scenes to get the real exposure. Am I even close?
If the darkness of the image is due to short shutterspeed, then the camera will still focus regardless of what it displays. As soon as a compatible flash or trigger is placed on the Sony, the display reverts to showing a correctly exposed image, regardless of the camera settings. (although you can change this behavior through the menu system)
Yes... there is the weird issue with many mirrorless cameras, and especially Sony where once there is a flash, it doesn't show the ambient exposure anymore. There are two ways around this: 1) Turn off the flash or transmitter, and it will show the ambient exposure. 2) Set a custom button to "Shot. Result Preview". I have the AEL button set to this so I can just press it and the screen shows the ambient exposure temporarily.
As for exposing for the background... pretend you're taking a photo of just the background, without your subject in it. Set your exposure to show that how you want it to be. I use a setting of about a stop below "accurate" for backgrounds as a starting point most times.
great video...just one question....why didn't you open the zip on the bottom of the oft box and pass the stand trough it, as its made to do? Just for the ease for the video??
Very good video. I suppose a ND filter could help in this situation to keep the aperture open and reduce the need for HSS. I've recently bought a pack of ND filters for long exposure photography, not been able to get to the seaside yet to use them though.
Thanks for not using a fashion model, really appreciated. Helps me setup ordinary people to look beautiful. Thanks again.
Just to clarify the HSS thing, it doesn't actually make the flash duration shorter. In fact, it does sort of the opposite. It actually fires multiple times in fractions of a second, almost creating a modeling light effect. The banding occurs because the two curtains of the shutter never allow a fully exposed sensor for a single "firing" of the flash. The actual flash duration for even full power is THOUSANDTHS of a second, but that still can't illuminate a full frame when the curtains only expose a portion of the sensor at a time.
This is the best flash tutorial I've seen. Incredibly clear, practical and concise. Not flashy :)
@@Brianized hahaha
BRIAN!!!! I forgot photography was a thing for you!!! Glad the algorithm pulled this for me. Long time city steading follower.
Glad you liked the video!
Thank you Derica and Brian for your excellent and very helpful tutorial.
Very helpful, you have a good manner, straight forward and easy to follow.
I was already familiar with HSS but watched because you’re a local. I’m glad I did because I found your comment about banding very interesting. Thanks for pointing that out.
Subbed because you made something complex seem simple. Sometimes we get caught up in all the gadgets and auto this and that. The way you explained exposing for flash and the reason to use high speed sync was epic.
I had all of this gear but had no idea how to use it. Thank you for explaining everything so clearlym can't wait to try this myself
I'm exactly at same point....
Your tip about the background exposure is brilliant. Great vid and very informative. I own the godox v1 and Ad 200 pro both are great flashes.
Happy to help!
Really good teacher / photographer
These affordable Hi speed sync strobes are a game changer. So happy to be done with ND filters.
The examples of all three options really made it understandable. TYVM.
Great video, thank you for your informative and detailed instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the excellent informative Video, and your beautiful model (wife?) for explaining, demonstrating HSS, and equipment used. I use Godox Gear & like it a lot with a Nikon Camera, etc. I appreciate you folks time helping others like me learn.
You're very welcome.
Easy to follow. Down to earth. I like it. No ego.
Brother, all i can say is that you saved my day. Thank you sir for this tutorial 🫡
Simple and to the point tutorial! Derica is sweet and she even helped in setting up light.
Just got these lights as my very first lighting kit. Started watching a tutorial on how to set them up, leave the room and come back and I'm like I know them!! Oh and very helpful video:)
Excellent , I am just learning this new art and this tutorial is great , thank you
Very welcome!
Also I have used Godox lighting for years now including the Ad 600 Monster and there product so far have not failed and work great. SONY used with all Godox for light.
First time I found your channel. Great video mate. Thx for making
Nice video! I have a pair of AD200s and want to do some outdoor shooting this Spring and Summer, so high speed sync is a must for me to learn and practice this year.
Hello... Were your ad200s able to perform high speed sync with your camera ?
Thanks sr. for the info. I will try some pics tomorrow in High Speed.
Awesome explanation super video thank you now I have a clue !!!!!
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Literally looks like it was done in a studio with a blurred background, nice!
Great vid with clear and informative explanations. Great job!!
Excellent video that really explains things well plus gives side by side comparisons which are very helpful. You just got a new subscriber.
Nice video. Great seeing the three examples in one place with easy explanation.
Thank you so much for the video. I always thought HSS is only used to capture actions, now there is another way to use it.
@@Brianized Yes, I am trying to capture action with high shutter speed with HSS. When I switch to high shutter speed , normal flash creates black lines in image, thus HSS seems to be the only option.
@@Brianized Thanks for the advice. Will give it a try.
Thanks for the video. The banding issue ruined some of my photos in a recent photoshooting. I will try your solution and see how is go.
You explained this so well I had to like and subscribe just for this. I have not seen ANY OTHER video explain it this good. Thank you.
Wow, thanks!
This is exactly what I've been searching for ..thank you !!
wow! As a follower of your brew channel, it's fun to see you outside, standing and talking about photography! Good luck guys, you two are great 👌
Do you have a video on how to set up your trigger with the Godox ad200pro?
Really great video. So much guff out there now - this was brilliantly done.
Thank you!
Good video with the exception of the statement that HSS allows for the flash to be a much shorter duration. It is kind of the opposite in that it generates many rapid pulses of flash to draw it out, almost as if it is a constant light. That is how the flash then illuminated the scene for the entire span of time that small portions of the sensor are exposed.
Yes and that was corrected in the comments!
Great job keep up the great work his video is very helpful
Happy it helped!
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Very useful This video sir, , big thank you sir R.MANOHAR ,Chennai.India
great video, fantastic model!
Awesome we explanation. Your one of the few that goes into this much detail.
@@Brianized Do you think a beauty dish would work pretty good outside instead of the soft box? I'm not fond of carrying sandbags but without them your soft box turns into a sail in the wind.
@@Brianized I look forward to it!
Cool video nice
super interesting. i'm still learning how to use mine and this video really helps me understand a little bit better. thank you
Great to hear!
"THE BOKEH THAT I PAID FOR", this comment wins the internet forever!!!!!
You can use bare flashers too. Of course you can't use modifiers with it. I don't like to carry all that extra gear. But what u got is the future. Small and yet puts out a lot of power. Will be looking into it.
Thank you so much, great explanation!!!
Excellent video and thanks for All the information
Cool video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thanks alot. You just got a new subscriber. Also I just purchased the evolv 200(ad200) so I think I'll pick up that flash to use as a controller. Thanks. This was a tremendous help.
Awesome, thank you!. Hope you enjoy them.
Nice vídeo! Very well explain!
Educative. Demystifies quite a lot about your equipment set up and camera settings. Thanks!
First off, Derica is beautiful. Excellent video.I love your manner Brian. New sub for me.
Yes, she is. Very photogenic.
Loved this. Thank you.
You are welcome.
I really liked this video. Perfect tutorial for HSS. Great job.
It is very simple and very good
Excellent video, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Best and easiest tutorial to understand for off camera flash
Excellent video. Your teaching style flows, it's easy to follow and keeps ones attention. Thanks and oh, I subscribed.
Thank you!
Great video! I always forget how to actually enable my HSS as I rarely shoot HSS....
AWESOME VIDEO!!!
This was so useful for me! Ordered one today for my Nikon D750 and D3400!
when he said bad ass lens, he is absolutely right
Wow You made so easy for a newbie like me to understand thank you 🙏🏿 !subscribed!
Awesome! Thank you!
This channel is a hidden gem
Thank you Sir. Great tips.
Very welcome
Hey come to ecuador bro.
Okay.. what for?
@@Brianized Hi! I’ve been following your work. I’m a photographer too. I live In one of the greatest countries for making photography abroad. Would you be interested in visiting Ecuador for photo shoots? My service is filming all your adventure here which is going to be an incredible trip!
Not at this time but thank you for tue invitation :)
Model and assistant! Nice!
Good video
Glad you enjoyed
Thank you. An excellent easy to understand tutorial.
Very nice
Very well explained I have an AD200 and all the Magmod gear with a Nikon D3, works great
Banding doesn't happen on the A9 because all pixels on the A9 are read in one go, whereas on the A7III it's line by line readout, top to down or vice versa, which takes time. In a9 the first and last pixel is read at the same moment. Not the case with a7iii
Super helpful
Glad to hear!
Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge . A joy to watch
Great video! You have a new subscriber.
Great video! You explained everything perfectly and showed examples of results which is a plus! I am a canon user, however have migrated over to some of the Godox and Magmod lighting systems. It has advanced my creativity in lighting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Although the AD200 is a great flash for many reasons, I do like the AD360 TTL for several distinct reasons...
1. The power supply battery is separate from the flash head. I can mount the at the base of the stand which gives a more solid mount - especially outdoors in a breeze.
2. I don't know if this is applicable to the AD200 also but, I can shoot the first shot in TTL and get a basic exposure (rather than guessing the first exposure) and then convert that to manual for control of subsequent shots...
3. I can use the AD360 battery to power other AA cell powered Godox flash units for more flash capability and faster recycle times...
Thanks for this video !
I actually like the first shot, natural light, yes yes I know how to use off camera flash also.
Was a easy tutorial..😌
Great Stuff
You are funny Brian. Hahaa you made me smile. Great video!
😀😀👰 best model in the world.
Great video! Thanks!
Thx for video
Great video.
I have that Godox softbox. If you open the zipper and insert the light stand through the opening then attach the flash it will give you more latitude when aiming. The light quality for that softbox is good, but i don't like opening and closing the diffuser panel to get to the controls.
Great tutorial ! Could you please repeat which setting has to be changed in the Sony a7III when using the higher shutter speed to avoid banding ?
Electronic Shutter Needs to be turned off.
you are a ve ry good teacher. Does the canon d5 mark 2 have high speed flash capacity?
Thanks for the intro to HSS on Sony, time to get around to implementing it ;)
You are very welcome!
"Somebody blink . . . . it was me"
I'm dying lol
Good stuff. Thanks!
I love your videos man!!! you rock!!!
Wow A lot of info thanks!! , it would be nice to add some text or tables with your settings/recommendations. It is hard to follow for no native English speakers audience.
Hi Brian. Thanks a mil, really loved the quality of content in this video as it explained aspects of using flash that I was not aware of before. Thank you!
Btw, you really need to let me do audio post on your videos. I could really help up the already professional quality.
So HSS for outdoor flash portrait photography?
Yes, absolutely
@@Brianized Got it!
Thank you for sharing the video! You made it easy to understand. Do you think the godox 200 is strong enough to use outside on a bright sunny afternoon?
That really depends on what you need and where you are. In Florida, in a shady area in winter... sure. In summer against a bright clear sunny sky? No.
Good tutorial!
Thank you!
I like your tutorial and constant cover of the power of the flash. I wish you'd explained a bit more about the sony live preview and exposing for the background - as I understand, you either always gonna see correctly exposed shot for autofocusing, no matter the settings, or you will see the real preview but when exposing for the background - the subject might be too dark to focus onto reliably. There are some options for switching between the two and I presume is what you were doing behind the scenes to get the real exposure. Am I even close?
If the darkness of the image is due to short shutterspeed, then the camera will still focus regardless of what it displays.
As soon as a compatible flash or trigger is placed on the Sony, the display reverts to showing a correctly exposed image, regardless of the camera settings. (although you can change this behavior through the menu system)
Yes... there is the weird issue with many mirrorless cameras, and especially Sony where once there is a flash, it doesn't show the ambient exposure anymore. There are two ways around this:
1) Turn off the flash or transmitter, and it will show the ambient exposure.
2) Set a custom button to "Shot. Result Preview". I have the AEL button set to this so I can just press it and the screen shows the ambient exposure temporarily.
As for exposing for the background... pretend you're taking a photo of just the background, without your subject in it. Set your exposure to show that how you want it to be. I use a setting of about a stop below "accurate" for backgrounds as a starting point most times.
great video...just one question....why didn't you open the zip on the bottom of the oft box and pass the stand trough it, as its made to do?
Just for the ease for the video??
It doesn’t pivot as easily that way.
oh man, mega sharp photos...
Is that good or bad? lol
@@CitySteadingBrews really good image quality on that camera and lens
Great info thanks
Very good video. I suppose a ND filter could help in this situation to keep the aperture open and reduce the need for HSS. I've recently bought a pack of ND filters for long exposure photography, not been able to get to the seaside yet to use them though.
You can, I much prefer to use hss than put more pieces of glass on my lens. It works though.