I like the fact that you cut the bullshit. I am 55 and not a professional but a hobbyist photographer considering still life and /or product photography.
I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. I've learned a chunk from you and Phillip McCordall on YT. Thank you for passing on your hard-earned wisdom.
Hi Dan, thank you very much for this video! I had a look at the links you gave. It's a little difficult for me to evaluate them. Can you tell me which one is the best? (Note: I will have to move them around frequently.)
I only sell prints, but I never get the money a charity I’m passionate about gets it and they sell the images in the shop window so to speak, I’m not well enough to commit to a website. I will never get into debt for my photography, I think it’s silly for keen enthusiasts like myself. My monos are very cheap imports I bought 5 years ago and cost me about £250. They are 300ws and are very consistent, I have upgraded the stands and modifiers and I don’t need to upgrade the lights. The original modifier are used with speedlights and the stands for flags and reflectors so nothing is wasted. I bought a good 10kg boom stand put on a metal counter weight and wheels and now I have an excellent solid boom. Then my speedlights are a Canon 430 exII, and 4 Yongnuo yn685s and a couple of very cheap speedlights that I put on Yongnuo transceivers and can use external power packs. Bar for my Yongnuo and Canons on a Yongnuo transceiver I can’t control the lights from my camera, except to fire them. However, because of my difficulties a friend, who is also involved with the charity, helps me set up and adjusts my lights. If I was more able bodied I would easily be able to manage on my own. The big boys like Profoto give you more freedom and other perks, but light is light, dependent on if you know how to use it, and I’ve never looked at an image and said "Oh look, he used Broncolor strobes." Another great video and thank you for the bottles tip.
Sorry I know that the subject is photography but these would make decent video lights if you wanted to do a quick interview with the owner/chef while you are out on your still life shoot.
Yeah they would. I am going to use them for my Vlogging setup when I get the room reset. They are nice light period, and for a price that makes them super attractive.
I like the candid advice and I'm a fan. Keep it coming.
Hey, thanks!
I just try to keep it as real as possible.
I like the fact that you cut the bullshit. I am 55 and not a professional but a hobbyist photographer considering still life and /or product photography.
I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. I've learned a chunk from you and Phillip McCordall on YT. Thank you for passing on your hard-earned wisdom.
You are quite welcome. I appreciate the kind words.
Thank you.
Hi Dan, thank you very much for this video! I had a look at the links you gave. It's a little difficult for me to evaluate them. Can you tell me which one is the best? (Note: I will have to move them around frequently.)
Great! I was just thinking of ways to make a scrim, I'll wait for your video then!
Gabe A. I will be making it this weekend.
In another video could you perhaps talk about the boom comment? I don’t own one and if I did I’m not 100% sure what to do with it. Thanks Don!
Will do, Kelly.
Coming Soon.
I only sell prints, but I never get the money a charity I’m passionate about gets it and they sell the images in the shop window so to speak, I’m not well enough to commit to a website. I will never get into debt for my photography, I think it’s silly for keen enthusiasts like myself. My monos are very cheap imports I bought 5 years ago and cost me about £250. They are 300ws and are very consistent, I have upgraded the stands and modifiers and I don’t need to upgrade the lights. The original modifier are used with speedlights and the stands for flags and reflectors so nothing is wasted. I bought a good 10kg boom stand put on a metal counter weight and wheels and now I have an excellent solid boom. Then my speedlights are a Canon 430 exII, and 4 Yongnuo yn685s and a couple of very cheap speedlights that I put on Yongnuo transceivers and can use external power packs. Bar for my Yongnuo and Canons on a Yongnuo transceiver I can’t control the lights from my camera, except to fire them. However, because of my difficulties a friend, who is also involved with the charity, helps me set up and adjusts my lights. If I was more able bodied I would easily be able to manage on my own. The big boys like Profoto give you more freedom and other perks, but light is light, dependent on if you know how to use it, and I’ve never looked at an image and said "Oh look, he used Broncolor strobes." Another great video and thank you for the bottles tip.
Excelente, bravo!
Thanks, Don!
Thaks David.
Sorry I know that the subject is photography but these would make decent video lights if you wanted to do a quick interview with the owner/chef while you are out on your still life shoot.
Yeah they would.
I am going to use them for my Vlogging setup when I get the room reset. They are nice light period, and for a price that makes them super attractive.
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