The Omega Reflector: The world's first 10-in-1 shoot through reflector created by Jerry Ghionis
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- For more information and to purchase the Omega Reflector, visit: www.theomegareflector.com
Designer of the hugely popular Ice Light, international award winning photographer, Jerry Ghionis, has now reinvented the staple in every photographer’s tool kit with the Omega Reflector. Manufactured by Westcott, the Omega Reflector is the last reflector you will ever need. The Omega Reflector combines the effect of a traditional reflector with the luxury of a beauty dish and a ring flash, offering the ultimate lighting control.
In this video Jerry explain how to use the Omega and shows some examples of it in use including some RAW straight out of camera images to understand the power of the Omega.
YEEEEEHHHHHH!!!! I show Jerry using it at the How To Wow seminar in NYC and i was quite impressed. I have it pre-ordered at B&H and i cant wait to get it!!!!
You never cease to amaze me Jerry. The stuff you come up with is always original and useful. Well done.
That idea has been floating around on my head for awhile but o never pursued it. Just like a beauty light but sun powered and the color is guaranteed to match. Thanks for developing it and posting the video.
Where might I purchase one? Everywhere (including Westcott) is showing this item is no longer available.
Make your own it’s easy
Guys, instead of bitching that this reflector makes it look like the models are photoshopped to hell, you can feather it so that you get the contrast you want in your exposures. Common sense really. But you CANNOT fault this reflector for the convenience, uses, and gorgeous lighting this provides. Your backlit portraits will never be the same, and as much fun. I love mine.
Finally got mine today and it's awesome. Thanks Jerry.
So I could cut a hole in my current huge reflector & simulate this?!
Excellent product Jerry - can't wait to get one..
You can make some kind of patch to fill the hole and it will became a normal reflector when needed
Brilliant, except for the rectangular hole and subsequent odd catch-light. Unless you're standing a mile a way with a long lens and trying to match the shape of the viewfinder/sensor, it makes no sense. I would see this used 90% of the time for headshots, close in where a small round hole would have been much better. Make another version with a round hole and I'll buy two!
Oh, and BTW (@ 19:45), you have updates that need to be installed ;)
Amazing gear for the light.
Brilliant idea, I'll defintely buy one!
Bello!
Good Idea, now I know what I need, a pair of scissors.
I loved it ,, Jerry you and your wife are legend
In case you didn't know, there is a second generation of Omega Reflector which is the called the Omega Reflector 360. Watch the demo video here: th-cam.com/video/RacNXXTi8y8/w-d-xo.html
These are super ideas. Thanks.
What a clever idea, thanks for the video. Subscribed! :)
Congrats , great invention.
I'll probably buy one - very handy. Looks like Peter Hurley's KinoFlo setup without the Kino's.
Thank you, Jerry!!!
what lens are you using? love the contrast and the backgrounds look creamy and stunning.
Very clever to catch 2 lights in one go.. sun as highlights/backlight.. any flare issues, since you are directly on sun’s light path?
Dean Collins would of loved this!
Even though I didn't mind the square catch lights, I solved that by making my own Velcro modifiers for the center. Bought a cheap 5 in 1 and made different circle sizes for different scenarios.
I reinforced the hole as well to avoid tearing. Love it.
Darryl Panchyson How did you reinforced edges to prevent tearing?
Yes how did u re-enforce the seams. Hot glue gun?
So you made a circle and not a square
Beautiful possibilities for this product. Is it distributed in Mexico?
Ive been doing the same with a 5 in 1 that I cut hole in and have been using it. Same concept.
What size is the one in the video please
I think if you would make the hole in the middle rounder too it would look better especially in the eyes where now we see a black square. Bin to the website and see you already done that great :)
Hey I was just wondering what off camera speed lite do you use?
please tell me what lens you're using. I simply must know!
This is amazing, but I can't buy this into Westcott website. There is another place to buy?
You can see the omega reflector in their eyes after
Love the idea.....and if I start to shoot more portraits, I'd definitely get one...not sure I could use one for the weddings I do, sadly.., not the way I shoot on the day.
Hmmm, maybe a rethink on how I shoot brides (so's to speak...hahah)
+D.K Photography Not sure it's too practical for weddings in general. But I suppose you could try lol!! :P
What are your camera settings? Is it high speed sync?
MAGIC MAN
Why cant someone come out with a 5 in 1 (or more) reflector with the white and the silver on opposite sides so you don't have to unzip, turn inside out, put back on and zip up again to get to the two sides, I think, are used most?
This is why I buy 2.
That way costs twice as much. Gotta do what you gotta do I guess.
+Ryan Daugherty yes, but as with almost all goods and services, you pay more for convenience.
I think Rogue offers such a reflector. They have one with silver/gold weaved together on one side and white on the other. Check them out.
That's not a solution for him, though. That silver/gold weave is a much better version of the typical gold side; it's warm without the sickly yellow tone of the gold.
Rogue makes a 2-in-1 Super Soft Silver/Natural White 32" reflector that's the answer to what +Ryan Daugherty wants.
I appreciate the idea especially the cutout hole reflector, but I think you could skip on how to use a reflector.
I've noticed a whole lot of bitchy "photographers " in comments sections all over the Internet. It really amazes me. Don't hate. Just create!
Exactly lol. I have this and love it. I use it mainly for when I want natural light beauty lighting. And square catchlights don't bother me at all.
9:00 She has square pupils !! I really admire and respect your work Jerry but square pupils ? Why didn't you make the cut out section round ? Suction cup is brilliant though, and I'm watching your B&H tutorials, they're great!
Simple fix in post no?
that's the big drawback for me. i don't like the catchlights it's producing. i will try to cut a circle on my circe reflector and see how's the result. but i also don't like the catchlights of a ringlight. looks creepy to me. like an alien.
What do you think softboxes were trying to emulate before octaboxes were invented? Square windows.
I would like one !!! Can I buy it in Russia?
@jerry Ghionis Is this item no longer produced? I've been trying to find this or the 360 and cannot find them anywhere.
Make your own
Now many inches is the reflector
So simple, why didn't I think of this lol!
full power flash???
This should have been round lol
+SchneiderMan Agreed, but it really isn't a problem and it works phenomenally :)
Well, you got your wish lol. Now there's the Omega Reflector 360.
Can someone tell me the size in inches of the reflector
38"x45"
Джерри, спасибо! Люблю тебя :)
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hm isn't it easier and has more control to just use ring flash ?????
Love the concept but the eyes look alien due to the dark spot now.
I agree. However, perhaps if it was a circle rather than a square, it should be better
I have made my own with a circle inside. It works for me like a charm!
who the fxxx of you have ever seen an alien? I think the product is great ... thumbs up Jerry! people are ready to pay just to get these catch lights in their eyes. why does nobody complain about seeing the photograph in the eyes of models? all is relative to the personal taste.
yannick kpakossou you're just a follower
yes I am. I think he does a great job, he is a famous photographer worldwide ... No question!
Now you will make your own choice whether to buy his products or not. For me, it's too expensive but ...mocking at him doesn't help at all. It's no more about photography only. e.g Garry Fong
Do some research and improve your photography. A true photographer legend like Ansel Adams never pitched any product, yet he was brilliant. Create your story, ideas and compositions. I don't find this chap any better than a list of 'A" category guys right here in the US yet they don't pitched crap on you. I still remember him pitching a very expensive ICE light sometime ago. If you do your research you can find a much better alternative with awesome construct soft cylindrical vertical & horizontal narrow band light form Yungnuo for fraction of a price. Look for awesome photography teachers with classic work who don't pitch products to make their bank account grow at the expense of guys like you. Stop following start thinking my friend.
sorry, I'm afraid you can not compare both. They are not doing the same type of photograpy.
Both are great though!
I'm not obliged to buy his products. I probably won't. But I personally like his approach of shaping light for better portraits
I meant as a regular 5in1.
I don't get the same results...... I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I used a flash behinf the model, the reflector in between us, and the result is shit. Hopefully It will get better. So far, disappointment.
Do you use a meter to determine your exposures? Balancing the exposure of ambient light along with the power of the flash will go a long way to improving your results. Good Luck!
Once you've gotten the angle of your speedlight and flash power right you'll be good to go. I'm guessing you needed to tweak it. It won't magically be great results right off the bat. Like anything else you need to tweak your flash settings to get what you want. In this case the angle the flash hits the reflector matters a lot as well.
Hahaha! Hands down, the first shot without the reflector (on your first model) is absolutely gorgeous, and blows the reflected shot out of the water. With the reflector, she loses her strong character and starts to look like just another barbie doll model. "Perfection" is in the eye of the beholder. It just looks like you photoshopped the hell out of her, imho
+Ivan Ivanovich You can feather the light how you want it when using this reflector to get more contrast, or turn your model so she isn't completely and flatly lit. Just common sense really. The purpose of this vid is to show you how beautiful the light you get is in general, along with the other things you can do with it. This is a great piece of kit.
F your opinion, imho
I agree.... SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!
No use.....in the rain we have I need a brolly wiv silver on outside......
Need to experiment now.
155 euro for this reflector! Crazy!
100 euro voor Jerry
you guys should thank the angry photographer since I an a bunch of people got one due to his recommendations.
+Admeralsarms They should think....themselves. WESTCOTT & Mr. Ghionis don't need help from a blob with a personality disorder. They are uber successful working photographers. People need to THINK for themselves! Don't buy gear because some as*hole tells you to. I love how people take TAP's advice despite the fact that he seems to have no work to show + is a miserable human being. Clearly somethings not working for him.
That said, IMO this reflector is a game changer. :) But that's my opinion, and it means nothing on it's own.
Rant over.
Tell us how you really feel bro?
+Admeralsarms ROFL, you found a demon spitting venom, i got a chuckle
1. demon curses me for recommending the Omega reflector
2. Demon admits its a great tool
DOES NOT COMPUTE ROFL
+Theoria Apophasis lol! if you don't have haters your doing something wrong. Angry your the best!
Now I know this is a long shot, because I’m not dealing with a rational human being. I don’t believe in demons, and heaven….hell….God…. The Easter Bunny etc. That said, I’m going to give it back to you real slow in hopes that you can “compute’.
Homeboy above mentioned that this big corporation (Wescott), and an internationally acclaimed wedding photographer (Jerry) are some how indebted to you (TAP) because you suggest that people buy their product.
Now (are you still following? Moron.) I simply pointed out, that these two entities don’t owe his ass shit, as a matter a fact, I’ll double down and state that HE owes them- which is why he pays for their marked up (but good none the less ) products.
2nd, I stated that photographers should think for themselves, and should not be buying gear based on someones recommendation. Particularly if the person in questions is a visibly disturbed, mentally ill, “faux-tographer” that doesn’t seem to have any work to speak of.
You’d think that someone who wants to position themselves as an authority, or someone who’s opinion should be respected, would display their work. In this industry your portfolio a very large part of your validity.
I find it hard to believe that he is a working photographer. I think he is a pathological lier. Like all good lies, there is a bit of truth mixed in.
Don’t take hard advice from assholes who haven’t made it.
Photography is a lot more than taking good pictures, and If I was a prospective client, I’d run for the hills.
Why is the “Angry photographer” angry? Anybody?
Because he an’t healthy (mentally or physically)
Because he’s lonely. I can see it in his eyes.
Because he an’t workin’
The catchlight looks scary ....
its 200 bucks ?
$99
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
The guy below posted a link to an eBay product. That is like 12 inches wide. Don't go cheap; get the real thing.
Google User87 the ones below were made first....however, I've got one, and they're not "all that" as the saying goes.
100 is too expensive, I would buy a cheap one can start cutting a hole in the middle save me some bucks
Jason Auw exactly what I did. Works Fantastic
Cool, but video is waaaayy too long
I don't see how. There was no wasted time. It was all filled with great content on how to use this product.
I have read all comments. I for one not in the same league as you all and supreme expert Mr. Jerry however, as a photographer I understand light and creative light redirections. This is not new I have been using a light bounce back reflector with a circle for ages. It took years for inventor to invent this brilliant and this pos is $99.00 plus stand. Come on folks go help some needy poor souls with extra cash laying around and create your own solutions. Stop getting screwed by these so called photography experts who are only in it to make money.
I'm sure it's not a 10-in-1, though.
What's the link to the one u referring to
shut up and take my money
Pure nonsens. Simply use a flash (modified). Reflecting the sun blinds the model.
How is this the first? Photographers been making these for decades. Nothing new. If you are a photographer and dont already know this trip...find a new job.
Or if you're a photographer and don't already know this, now you know, go out try it and continue growing in your craft of photography.
not needed
10? I see two sides!