Absolutely love OnSet. This episode is just one of the reasons why. I bet there are thousands of photographers out there, me included, that are just beginning to delve in to studio work and flash, and just wouldn't know the basics like this. Sorted in 6 minutes and 16 seconds. Thank you Daniel and Mackenzie. 🖖
I just bought my first beginners kit and this video was fantastic for understanding the different usages. I’m looking forward to watching more now! Thanks!!
I follow quite a few pro photographers on utube and I’ve learned a lot from them. But you my friend are among the best! Your knowledge and the way you explain things is easy to understand, your funny and pleasant personality is an added plus. I will continue being a follower to learn from you as I march on shooting more portraits as the calls come in.
I'm sold! Wish I had watched this video before I purchased my umbrella starter kit, just order soft box started kit, can't wait to try it out. Next investment will be strobes :)
Thanks for the very clear demonstration, Daniel and MacKenzie! I've grown to prefer your brighter and more specular portrait style, and this clearly shows what the soft box/grid combo can do, compared to the umbrella.
Maybe a silly question - the last time I tried this setup, my model's shadow was very harsh and visible on the backdrop. In this video, there's absolutely no shadow at all and the model is standing very close to the backdrop. Am I missing something?
A variety of reasons I can imagine. Maybe your flash focal length was set up with a narrow throw like 50mm?? So you got a spotlight effect. I usually use a 35 or 24 mm focal length on my flash.
Nigel Atkinson Photography deep umbrella will have a narrower throw.. but not the “edge” control that a soft box has. The diffuser will make it less speculator, but also will likely widen the throw.
Great video Daniel, I am subscribing now. I got a question, what about the softbox 30x60? Would you rather it more than de octagon you using? It would be for fashion photography for my case not groups. Thanks for your help👏👍
Please tell me what type of clamp you are using to secure the umbrella to the C stand. I can't find anything that looks like the one you are using. Thanks for the cool videos.
Hi Daniel, I understand the umbrella results, but it does make me wonder. Would a non shoot through deep umbrella focus the light closer to the softbox ? Thanks again....
I'm assuming you mean a reflective umbrella with a diffuser over it - if so, then all the diffuser is doing is diffusing the light. That is to say it's making the light less specular. The diffuser won't change the spread of the light. If you want more control, then perhaps a deep reflective umbrella or parabolic umbrella would be better. Or you could try collapsing the umbrella some and shoot through that.
He is on F11 1/250. That makes the picture heavily underexposed (black) with that ambient light. That is intentional since he wants to use the flash as the only light source in this case.
@ Marcelino Nogueiro I agree I would like to see the use of a reflective umbrella Also using it opened and collapsed so you can direct the light better and should darken the background like a softbox.
Why All the talk about the reflective umbrella and No show? That we have a wast difference between a shoot through and a softbox is obvious. Now show the reflective, what you can and what you can not do compared to the softbox. Remember to change flash-umbrella distance and try a silver without diffust etc. Youre not done yet Daniel!!! ;-)
Hi Daniel! Thanks for the video. As I know the Profoto light has high quality and temperature consistency, but I can't understand why the photo was made with an umbrella is looking colder than another one was made with a softbox? th-cam.com/video/A1-5LsCjBc4/w-d-xo.html Does a light modifier have an impact on light's temperature?
One year after but better late... Well the answer is that modifiers can have impact on the light temperature but in this case, I think that Daniel forgot his white balance on auto (it's just too much of an impact)
2:52 "Wasting Light is the seventh studio album by American rock band Foo Fighters."
Absolutely love OnSet. This episode is just one of the reasons why. I bet there are thousands of photographers out there, me included, that are just beginning to delve in to studio work and flash, and just wouldn't know the basics like this. Sorted in 6 minutes and 16 seconds.
Thank you Daniel and Mackenzie. 🖖
Tony BigT Thanks!
I just bought my first beginners kit and this video was fantastic for understanding the different usages. I’m looking forward to watching more now! Thanks!!
I follow quite a few pro photographers on utube and I’ve learned a lot from them. But you my friend are among the best! Your knowledge and the way you explain things is easy to understand, your funny and pleasant personality is an added plus. I will continue being a follower to learn from you as I march on shooting more portraits as the calls come in.
That is the most useful information I’ve ever learned in 6 minutes!
Still my favorite to watch and learn about flash photography. Thanks Daniel!
JoAnna McGaughey thanks so much!
I'm sold! Wish I had watched this video before I purchased my umbrella starter kit, just order soft box started kit, can't wait to try it out. Next investment will be strobes :)
Thanks for the very clear demonstration, Daniel and MacKenzie! I've grown to prefer your brighter and more specular portrait style, and this clearly shows what the soft box/grid combo can do, compared to the umbrella.
Mike James Thanks!
I liked seeing the difference in lighting between the soft box with the grid and without. I did not get a grid with my soft box. Need to order one!
this is the most clear video, thank you so much
definitely good idea to do more with the soft-boxes.cheers daniel
Derek bell-jack for sure.
Thank u sir, as a newbie i learn so much.. 😊🙏
These episodes are so good and i can't believe there's already 200 episodes of it.
Great video. Need to start shooting with my grid more often!
Thanks for another great tutorial Daniel... Be well and stay encouraged!
Jacob Christian Glover thanks! I appreciate it 😊
Always helpful! Thank you so much!
Thanks you two!!! I have wondered about this also!
Gewglesux great! Thanks for watching
Great vid! Super useful, many thanks.
Great demo Daniel! Beautiful model!
Duane Parker thanks for watching
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Great practical examples. By keeping it simple it was very illustrative. Thank you!
Thanks!
incredible demonstration..!! thank you
Very enlightening, thank you.
I'm Black, dark skinned, what should i use, for video?
love that grid shot..real nice moody tone.
Jason Madden thanks, grid + softbox is a nice combo for mood.
Really great. Much appreciated.
Thanks!
Thank you so much !
You make it look so easy...
M Brown thanks!
Very very helpful thankyou!!!👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏
I needed this, ty so much!!
Maybe a silly question - the last time I tried this setup, my model's shadow was very harsh and visible on the backdrop. In this video, there's absolutely no shadow at all and the model is standing very close to the backdrop. Am I missing something?
A variety of reasons I can imagine. Maybe your flash focal length was set up with a narrow throw like 50mm?? So you got a spotlight effect. I usually use a 35 or 24 mm focal length on my flash.
But we are talking about control. And you are shooting using TTL. I agree on the directionality and light control. Thanks for the video.
this dude is awesome
Thank you :)
Loved the video
I notice the ungridded softbox almost acts as its own fill in the shadows. I suspect that's more to do with the octo shape of it.
Tinderbox more wrap for sure (vs grid)
What an eye openning video... i am subscribing !: )
Zoran Randjelovic awesome, thanks!!
How would you stop the 3:29 from happening with an umbrealla? Maybe use a different light bulb that emits softer yellower light?
How about the profoto umbrella deep with a diffuser. Over a soft box.
Nigel Atkinson Photography deep umbrella will have a narrower throw.. but not the “edge” control that a soft box has. The diffuser will make it less speculator, but also will likely widen the throw.
Great video Daniel, I am subscribing now. I got a question, what about the softbox 30x60? Would you rather it more than de octagon you using? It would be for fashion photography for my case not groups. Thanks for your help👏👍
Big boxes cover more area when they are close, thus are "softer" -- so it depends on the look you want
Good one, and no coffee breaks (LOL).
Enrique lol. Not that you noticed anyway
Please tell me what type of clamp you are using to secure the umbrella to the C stand. I can't find anything that looks like the one you are using. Thanks for the cool videos.
Thanks for sharing info
i am doing product photography for online stores. im thinking the umbrella my be the best investment. thoughts?
Foo Fighters album - Wasting Light
Dave Kesarisingh 🎶
Could you show how a silver umbrella would compare?
I go with the softbox for control on this one : )
Noealz Photo when you need control, yup! Good choice
Anyone know what mount that is that's holding the umbrella?
what is the program your running to show the photos ?
How in gods name did you eliminate the bright light coming off the window on the right
really strong flash
You can outshine the sun outside if you have a good enough flash.
Very good! Nice girl.
Hu Ko thanks for watching
Hu Ko 😊😊
Hi Daniel, I understand the umbrella results, but it does make me wonder. Would a non shoot through deep umbrella focus the light closer to the softbox ? Thanks again....
Kevin Stallard nope. The quality of light would be much different.
Awesome
What about an umbrella softbox? Would that be a good compromise that could give some of the benefits of an umbrella and still serve as a softbox, too?
I'm assuming you mean a reflective umbrella with a diffuser over it - if so, then all the diffuser is doing is diffusing the light. That is to say it's making the light less specular. The diffuser won't change the spread of the light. If you want more control, then perhaps a deep reflective umbrella or parabolic umbrella would be better. Or you could try collapsing the umbrella some and shoot through that.
Southlander1000 if it’s shaped like an umbrella, it’s an umbrella as far as look and coverage
Why the first shot is so dark - there is a lot of ambient light in studio?
He is on F11 1/250. That makes the picture heavily underexposed (black) with that ambient light. That is intentional since he wants to use the flash as the only light source in this case.
Great tutorial as always. You used a "shoot through" umbrella for this demo, what about reflective umbrellas?
@ Marcelino Nogueiro I agree I would like to see the use of a reflective umbrella Also using it opened and collapsed so you can direct the light better and should darken the background like a softbox.
reflective will spread even more
Thanks!
you are very welcome
what if one used a flag with a umbrella help control the light ? rather than a soft box ?
thanks
cosmo ianiro you can control the light in many ways, but that seems like more work than it’s worth unless you don’t have a softbox
I have grids for ubrellas.
Why All the talk about the reflective umbrella and No show? That we have a wast difference between a shoot through and a softbox is obvious. Now show the reflective, what you can and what you can not do compared to the softbox. Remember to change flash-umbrella distance and try a silver without diffust etc. Youre not done yet Daniel!!! ;-)
Shoot through is closer to the look of a softbox and what you would use if trying to create a "softbox look"
Is it just me or does Mackenzie remind anyone else of Corporal Ferro (played by Colette Hiller) the drop ship pilot in Aliens?
Just me? OK, got it. :)
Can you do a video on using flags.
Jim Mauch not a bad idea
Daniel could you please do a video on using snoots in a shoot?
Robbie Keene hmm. Can’t say I have a snoot in my kit, let me see if I can borrow one
What is the savage backdrop paper? color name ?
I'm not cool at all. I just leave the grid hanging because I'm just lazy.
This looks very videoy
Hi Daniel!
Thanks for the video.
As I know the Profoto light has high quality and temperature consistency, but I can't understand why the photo was made with an umbrella is looking colder than another one was made with a softbox? th-cam.com/video/A1-5LsCjBc4/w-d-xo.html
Does a light modifier have an impact on light's temperature?
One year after but better late... Well the answer is that modifiers can have impact on the light temperature but in this case, I think that Daniel forgot his white balance on auto (it's just too much of an impact)
First Comment!
Viansa Images well done!
So basically I should use a Soft Box
she looks so miserable on those 3 pics thumbnail
andrearusky yet she doesn’t go on TH-cam and make negative comments, wonder what that says about her vs you.