I think I have watched every OnSet video by Daniel Norton and while some are repetitive, I never tire of watching him both work out lighting and teaching why things work or don't work. Thanks to Seth Miranda for rebuilding the set and to Adorama for continuing this series.
I, also, have watched Daniel's video's, some repetitively, for the last 3yrs and sometimes get a nugget of great info to use which I missed out watching and listening for the first time. Thanks Daniel.
Random question, are these events done only on Thursdays? I’m visiting NYC from 29th of February to 5th March and I will definitely visit the store, but I was wondering if there will be a live workshop of some sort.
Inverse Square Law - starts with the relation between distance and the area of what's in your frame. If you look at something 1*1=1 area at distance 1, then you will see an area of 2*2=4 at distance 2 for the same angle of view. 2 times the distance gives 2 squared the area: 2^2=4. So at 3 times the distance you would see n area of 3*3=9 and you get 3^2=9 (3 squared). I call this the "Square Law of Perspective" and it e.g. explains "compression" at farther distances. Now imagine you have to spray water with the garden hose within that angle at 1 distance on the 1*1=1 area. Say you can do that in 1 unit of time, but now at 2 distance have to spray water at the new area: 2^2=4. You'll need 4 times the time. Or, if you have a volume of 1 water for the 1*1=1 area at distance 1, and now you disperse the same amount on the 2*2=4 at distance 2, this means you get 1/4 the wetness of water on that 2*2=4 area. And that 1/4 is what the Inverse Square Law also says about light or sound pressure. If you 2x distance, the area becomes 2^2 and the intensity of the same amount of light as at distance 1 becomes 1/2^2 = 1/4 = 25% = -2EV or two stops less light. If you measured f/8 at distance 1, then you need f/4 at distance 2. If you were to 4x distance, you get 4^2=16 area and intensity that was 1 at distance 1 now becomes 1/16 that is 4 stops less bright. So intensity or brightness is the inverse of the increase in area and the increase in area is the square of the increase in distance. That's straightforward. It even applies to extremely organised and focused light sources like lasers.
Deep indirect umbrellas give you better control than a softbox because softboxes have diffusers and spreading the light. so i am not sure why you guys keep saying there is not enough control using umbrellas. that is complete bs. But other than that trash talk about umbrellas it is a pretty good demo.
Single light separates the photographers from the Wannbe's. 1 light for subject and 1 to differentiate background is ideal. Anything else is smoke and mirrors.
I LOVE seeing Marissa work as your model! She seems to bring out the best for the demos.
I think I have watched every OnSet video by Daniel Norton and while some are repetitive, I never tire of watching him both work out lighting and teaching why things work or don't work. Thanks to Seth Miranda for rebuilding the set and to Adorama for continuing this series.
Finally!!! Great to actually see Marisa back!!!
Oh yeah! Marisa!!! Nice to see her again.
I, also, have watched Daniel's video's, some repetitively, for the last 3yrs and sometimes get a nugget of great info to use which I missed out watching and listening for the first time. Thanks Daniel.
Good to remind people from the basics now and then. The 1, 2 and 3 lights setups are what really reveal most things.
Marisa Roper is BAAAAAAAAAAACK !
Yay! So happy to see the gang back together!!!
The firsr lantern shoot is a great look (ohhhhhhhh)... and Marissa. It's awesome to see her back.
Thank you indeed,
Nice to see Marisa again
Great video, guys! Thanks!
gracias por tus conocimientos daniel, desde chile... un abrazo
Random question, are these events done only on Thursdays? I’m visiting NYC from 29th of February to 5th March and I will definitely visit the store, but I was wondering if there will be a live workshop of some sort.
I feel offended from THE STUFF 🤣 Great workshop, beautiful model. Thanks!
Adorama glow softboxes come with the grids
Inverse Square Law - starts with the relation between distance and the area of what's in your frame. If you look at something 1*1=1 area at distance 1, then you will see an area of 2*2=4 at distance 2 for the same angle of view. 2 times the distance gives 2 squared the area: 2^2=4. So at 3 times the distance you would see n area of 3*3=9 and you get 3^2=9 (3 squared).
I call this the "Square Law of Perspective" and it e.g. explains "compression" at farther distances.
Now imagine you have to spray water with the garden hose within that angle at 1 distance on the 1*1=1 area. Say you can do that in 1 unit of time, but now at 2 distance have to spray water at the new area: 2^2=4. You'll need 4 times the time.
Or, if you have a volume of 1 water for the 1*1=1 area at distance 1, and now you disperse the same amount on the 2*2=4 at distance 2, this means you get 1/4 the wetness of water on that 2*2=4 area.
And that 1/4 is what the Inverse Square Law also says about light or sound pressure.
If you 2x distance, the area becomes 2^2 and the intensity of the same amount of light as at distance 1 becomes 1/2^2 = 1/4 = 25% = -2EV or two stops less light. If you measured f/8 at distance 1, then you need f/4 at distance 2. If you were to 4x distance, you get 4^2=16 area and intensity that was 1 at distance 1 now becomes 1/16 that is 4 stops less bright.
So intensity or brightness is the inverse of the increase in area and the increase in area is the square of the increase in distance. That's straightforward. It even applies to extremely organised and focused light sources like lasers.
Marisa!!!!!!!
Is that the Z 24-120 f4 lens you're using?
Yep
Deep indirect umbrellas give you better control than a softbox because softboxes have diffusers and spreading the light.
so i am not sure why you guys keep saying there is not enough control using umbrellas. that is complete bs. But other than that trash talk about umbrellas it is a pretty good demo.
We've all missed Marissa. Oh you're quite good to Daniel lol
1:57 #themoreyouknow
Single light separates the photographers from the Wannbe's. 1 light for subject and 1 to differentiate background is ideal. Anything else is smoke and mirrors.