Sam Fazz Shoot using the Rotolight Neo
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- I had received some requests online asking to produce a video showing how I use the Rotolight Neo.
We shot with TH-camr Sam Fazz on the streets of Monroe, Georgia.
Order yours at www.rotolight.com There is a discount code available thru a friend of mine. Code: Jasonlanier10
Link to my edits from the shoot: www.davidlaroch...
Very much in love with your photography and the use of Roto light
I know Jason Lanier promotes Rotolight frequently in his videos, but this is the best real use example of the Neo I've seen. Nice work.
David, you did an excellent job with this photo shoot. Sam is gorgeous. Thank you!
Thank you David for your response, I admire your work and I follow you on TH-cam.
I just purchased one myself in December thanks to Jason Lanier...has taken my work to a whole new level! An excellent video with like you said minimal accessories ..probably one of the best examples I've seen to date other than Jason lol...those two at night with the tree and bokeh...super images!!
thank you for this beautiful photo shoot and demonstration of the capabilities of the rotolight neo, Awesome, I loved it and Sam Fazz is amazing
Excellent work and some great photos.
Thank you for watching!
An inspiring and educational BTS video. Itching to get out and do some model work now! Shots of Sam are gorgeous!
Glad you enjoyed the video Wes! And yes Sam is Gorgeous! ;)
Jason Lanier is full of great information! Well done. 👍😎
Beyond cool! I feel like I could actually do some shots like this with a Rotolight, you make it look so easy! Your selection of background colors behind Sam at the table blended very well. I also liked the photos at the brick wall after dark with the shallow depth of field!! My favorite however, was the window reflection image!! Masterfully done! Thank you for sharing!!
mike is an amazing assistant. Sam is drop dead gorgeous and you've got a simple and interesting personality
Best 25 minutes i have watched on TH-cam in a long time.........Thanks So Much
Thank you!
Left eye dominant, right lens thumb smudger........Glad to know I'm not alone!!!! And in very esteemed company no less. Thanks for posting. Please continue, your images and in particular the way you go about setting them up, is very much appreciated
+hatemondays More in the works!!! Any requests on subjects you want covered.. I want the channel to be a resource for photographers.
David,
Great shots. Posing is super. Lighting great. I ordered the Rotolight after seeing this video. Jason gets credit for getting my interest in it, but you clinched it. Thanks.
Sorry David asked him what lens he uses in the video, because I love his sharpness, color and blur.
Your photos and cool frames and beautiful model.
Greetings from Spain David
Juan José Arasa I used the Sony 135mm 1.8 A mount
Whoa, LOVED this shoot. Stayed for the whole video. I just attended Jason's workshop this week and was considering getting a NEO or ANOVA PRO and see YOU use the Neo like you did and get such awesome results has inspired me to take action and make the purchase. The image with the green tree on the right and lights on the left is STUNNING. I really enjoyed this and I REALLY appreciate how you gave Jason a few shoutouts when using the backlight technique. Seriously great video, thank you!
Tony Felgueiras the rotolight's do come in handy.
Very informative video. Loved it. Lovely model too.
Peter Heuts thank you! So glad you enjoyed watching.
Been hesitant to purchase a Neo due to the price and the fact that I'm a hobbyist to semi-pro photographer and the fact that I figured I would need two to three of these lights. Seeing your video (along with a one day sale at B&H) I went for it! Can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for the video guys.
+Johnny Guerrero You are going to enjoy the Neo for sure! And thanks for watching.
+Johnny Guerrero i agree with david. i purchased the rotolight neo and love it. i'm actually going to order 1 or 2 more soon
Great video Sam, I will be investing in this light soon. I love the look of this light and I think it will be a hug advantage to my senior portrait work. Keeping my gear small and light is a must for me and looking how you used it has sold me. Also I'm a big Jason Lanier fan as well.
Thanks for Digital equipments know we don’t have to wait 2 -3 weeks to see the proofs great crews great job
Xmas tree and the bokeh was in my opinion your best shot. Very nice video
Great video that really shows how to get some fabulous shots with that rotolight, something that I will definitely be looking into. Your use of such a simple setup and yielding such amazing photos was truly wonderful to watch, as the ambient light faded the fill from the single light seemed to just make your photos pop more and more the darker it got throughout the evening to such an amazingly beautiful final setup in the street with some truly spectacular shots!!! Wonderful work David and a huge shout out to beautiful Sam for a wonderful shoot and video!
David, love your work stunning model and so refreshing to hear someone that can attribute something to another professional, in this case Jason, thank you...
+Steven Green Thank you Steven! And thank you for watching. I was introduced to the Neo by Jason... and have no problem giving credit where credit is due.
Great photo's!!! Amazing what you can do with such compact equipment! I like Sam Fazz! Beautiful profile and beautiful face but in a very natural look.
Another great video David. As I have said before seeing behind the scenes really helps to show your position in relation to the model and placement of lighting. Big fan of your work and video channel.Thanks again and looking forward to your next post.
+Tony Seddon Thank you Tony! More videos will be coming for sure.
Yes, your photography and gear are great. And Sam is gorgeous... But it should also be mentioned that I really like you processing style. Nicely done...
+in2food Thank you! I might do a video on my work flo..
Really nice shots.
You rock, David! Great video. I have been following Jason Lanier for years, subscribed!
Thanks and enjoy the videos.
Very nice work really enjoyed watching this video.
Thank you Frank! More on the way...
Wow man. That was a killer session.
Very nice shooting . Loved the video .
Great stuff! I just spent 4 days with Jason Lanier and was very intrigued by the Rotolight. I've been going back and forth about it but this video seals it for me. I'm going to have to get one of these.
Frank Zayas North Georgia PPA? The rotolight neo has its place.
@@DavidLaRochellePhotographyTLC Yes, Photoworks last week.
Frank Zayas cool. I know Brad Bud. We shot at the castle once with some models. Nice place.
David LaRochelle Photography jeez! Brad knows EVERBODY! lol!
Frank Zayas lol
wow with just one rotolight! amazing dude! a big hello from Mexico!!! now it is time to order my rotolights!!!
+Erick Rugerio Hello to you too! Thank you for watching. You will enjoy the Rotolight Neo's for sure. Great tool in my bag.
when he came back at 13.00, the light barely changed, I actually think this light only works in dark situations, night time, but for daytime photography it doesent seem to work. For black and white portraits in studio, black background im sure the results will be amazng. You do get the little catchlight in the eyes.
Studio Edin It is not a flash replacement for sure. I was using the Neo for fill in the section you mentioned.
Excellent....I got the rotolight for Christmas and your video has helped me alot..Thank you....Subscribed!
Keith
Glad I could help! And thanks for subscribing.
Wow !! David great work !! Keep up the videos,, love them !
No Words.. Super Shots
That 135 1.8 is so sweet!
Wonderfully compact light source with a wonderfully compact camera too! I blame J-Lan with my Sony/Rotolight love too!
+Carl Jervis Great little light. Big things come in small packages for sure!
Great video! I see you are rocking that Zeiss 135mm 1.8 and you are manually focusing!! You da man!!
+Robs Photography Thanks Rob! I LOVE the optical quality of that lens. i hope Sony ports it over to FE!! I would be the first in line to order one.
Wow fantastic! David great work Keep up the videos,, love them. More Videos shooting with Sam please.
Thanks Dave, really enjoyed this!!
+Frank McManus I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching!
Would have helped if you'd mentioned the camera settings more often. It's hard to assess the ambient because the video brightens it up much more than the eye sees. I could then assess how much the neo actually adds.
Great video David!
Thank you Tim. More coming.... We are working on more concepts for the channel. Stay tuned as they say..
you are one kool & relaxed dude, I love your style. Great photography by the way #onelove
+Laverne White Thank you Laverne! Just my nature I guess.... Thank you for watching.
AMAZING work, i need that light ASAP. also, some REFLECTORS. thanks for this.
Amazing rotolight
Fantastic shooting, David. 👍
+Brett Harris Thank you Brett!
Awesome video, Sam is such a great model!
Do you use any of the accessories for the Neo (diffuser, grid, softbox, etc) or do you just use it with a reflector?
Also, if I was starting off with external light would you recommend me invest in a couple of Neo's or a couple flashes (like Mitros +'s or Yongnuos)?
I use it with the diffusion filters it comes with and reflectors.
awesome thanks!
THANK YOU DAVID GREAT WORK MATE KEEP GOOD WORK
Great work..........you give Jason a run for his money!
Which camera and lens did you use to shoot these photos?
Can you do a comparison of same shots with and without the rotolight? Also for the first shot why the reflector needed below her face? Thank you
Thanks for watching! The first shots were shot when we had bright sun. The Neo was best used in lower light conditions. The reflector was used to fill in hash shadows created by the sun.
What back light did you use? Thank you
I used one of my speedlights on the ground. Sony 60m
You da man!! Best I’ve seen. Thanks.
Jungle juice Thank you! New release coming soon.
Great video! Very helpful just watching the shoot and the minimalist setups. I couldn't help but notice it looks as though you're shooting with a Zeiss lens on a Sony but it looks as though you've got an adapter for it.... Is it an A mount to E mount?
Thank you for watching! Yes I use the 135mm Zeiss with the LA-EA4 to go from A to A mount. The AF is less than desirable so I use it as a manual focus lens. The optical quality of that lens is second to none.
I'm sure the focus peaking feature makes manual focus that much easier! I've been wanting and waiting to make the switch back to Sony (the RX100 mk1 started my interest in photography) and then went with Nikon since I could get a body and a few lenses for the price of the A7 body.... With the new G-master lenses being released, I'm patiently waiting (and saving) for an update to the A7rII. I may have to wait another year though from the looks of it.
Just found your page and shoots .. ( Also a J Lanier Fan.. ) Great stuff David , will be following you. ! Andy
+Andy Jay Thank you Andy! We have more videos in production.
Fantastic vid thanks for showing
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed watching
Can a ask about your white balance and how you set yours.
+djmartinquinn I usually have it set to daylight but in a number of the shots in this video I used tungsten and dialed in the Neo to match. I did not want all the Christmas lights on the street to capture with a yellow cast.
Thank you David for your reply I have picked up a lot of tips from your videos.
Very nice!
I like the rotolight, but what do you do if you dont have an assistant helping you?
Dee Dee, put out on a light stand.
Very good
nice work! For more blur try a 1.2 or 1.4 prime lens! either way nice work
Ok, that does it! I'm getting at least one of these. I like my alien bees and power pack but they are bulky and heavy. Not only that but I often need an ND filter to keep the shutter within sync speed. Something that can be done without filters using constant lights. And at $399 they are so affordable.
Thanks for your inspiration!
+in2food $399 affordable? :( Price made me cry! I'm a student though, so that might be the reason.
+Lars Sanen yeah, I guess we're all in different places. Compared to other highly portable light sources this is affordable. But as a student I could see where you are experiencing limitations. I'm an old dude with no kids left at home and no other expensive hobbies.
If you can only have 1 portable light for daytime and night time shoots what light would that be? Thanks!
Hi David great video can i ask do u expose for main ambiant first and drop in the Roto light , or drop in the Rotolight and expose for that led first . alot of people do it differently . wondered how your work flow went . thank u ps great images
Hello! I use it two ways. Expose for ambient and adjust color temp and brightness on the Neo.
Thank u David. Ive just ordered mine. Will be tomorrow. Early birthday pressie 😃. U have great style
Hey David great video and work as usual. Really enjoy your videos. What monopod are you using for the Neo?
+Dion W Same question here
+Frank W. I am using an old monopod that I purchased some time ago. It was too flimsy to trust putting my camera on but works well with the light weight of the Neo.
Towards the end around the 20+ minute marks, when youre back lighting with off camera flash, are you controlling the power manually on the flash, or TTL?
Was that a 135mm 1.8 lens you were using? Plus what lens do you recommend for headshots?
+mcatuara1 It was the Sony 135mm 1.8 ZA that I was using. At least a 85mm for head shots is my recommendation
great one!
Please i want to know in your shoot were you using your camera in manual mode or aperture priority and what focal length where you using for the part the model was leaning on the wall (3:29) and on the pole (5:17) and the part she was sitting down on the side of the road (6:11). And finally, what lens range is that?
Chris Ezeani I used the Sony 135mm 1.8 Zeiss for all shots except some in the alley. And I always shoot in manual!
ok thanks great video too and great shots!
Very informative video ; When sung only the Rotolight on the street with Xmas decoration , what were your setting on camera ? thanks David. I work with Canon with a 60mm 2.8 lens for these kind of shoots.
Nice work!!!
+Pavel Vara Thanks Pavel!
So what you're saying David is...I coulda skipped Jason Lanier and come straight to you...lol...just kidding. However, you ARE very good. Enjoy watching your posts. Thanks!
+Mike McFarland Thank you Mike! I learned about the Neo from Jason. Valuable tool in my work.
I hate to be "that guy" asking about settings but I have to ask about the shot at 20:15 with the flash from behind. I just tried a quickie version in my house and the flash lit up the hole area around my subject so I didn't get the same "halo". I see no snoot on your flash. How did you control the flash and limit it to just the subject? Thanks!
+in2food The speed light was placed on the ground approx. 4 ft. behind Sam and aimed at her back. I am not sure of the power settings I used but do recall zooming the flash in. I bet if you try again outside in a near dark environment you will get a different look. You won't have surfaces like inside your house that will bounce the light around.
+David LaRochelle Photography Wow David! That was a fast response and so much appreciated. I finally figured out the video constantly adjusts for the light so it is hard to tell what the ambient light really is. Anyway, I'll be trying this out soon as a fun exercise. Thanks for all you do!
Your welcome! Go out and have some fun!!!
I wonder is that smaller RL48 light big enough for this type of shoot?
amazing !
awesome
Excellent video, Thank You!
Could you tell me what power settings were on the flash for backlighting?
Thank you Charlie! I am glad you enjoyed the video. I had the power set to 1/64.
Please could you tell me what extension you are using to hold your rotolight? Many thanks
Any monopod will work. I use one from Sony I purchased a while back.
Many thanks David, much appreciated your feedback
why is the video not full HD
P.S What platform do you use to host your site and your sales? Is it smugmug? Love your site and been looking at the market for options.
Tony Felgueiras I use Zenfolio.
what setting did you mainly use? like shadow,cloudy,daylight on camera??
I shot most of them using daylight 5500k. And some at 3500k tungsten in the alley.
thanks. love the work you did
hello, congratulations for your video-lessons... can you write an exif camera please? thank you.
Hi, David, can I ask what color balance you are on for the rotolight thanks.
Martin Quinn, I used a variety of color settings on this shoot. Daylight during the day but at night I used a variety. One example is camera and rotolight set to daylight. Makes the street lights turn a warm color. Hope this helps answer your question.
@@DavidLaRochellePhotographyTLC Thanks for getting back to David much appreciated.
can this be done with a regular flash? like turning down its output? thx! I imagine flash will be annoying tho
+robert I find most strobes to be on the Blue side of the color spectrum. My favorite feature on the Neo is the ability to change color temp with the turn of a dial.
indeedie, that made sense, thx David! :]
Wonderful work David, what camera and lens did you use for the shoot?
thanks for the video
+Majid Hussain Thanks Majid.. I used the Sony A7RII and the 135mm 1.8 Zeiss
thanks David,
can you help?
I'm hoping to get my hands on A6300, I wanna do portraits,weddings and want to get 1 lens (low budget $1000) for now what would you recommend? I had the Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Lens on my mind.
- Was the Rotolight used on full power?
- Would appreciate if you added exposure settings for each photo.
Thanks for the video.
+Njord77777 Yes the Neo was used on full power during the shoot. The only setting I changed was the color temp as the lighting conditions changed from daylight to night. Are you looking for Exif Data?
***** Well, full exif is unnecessary, only exposure time, aperture and ISO, so to judge Neo's light output.
Go to my website. I added some data to the description are of the images: www.davidlarochelle.org/sam
*****
I did visit the site before in hope of finding the settings, but I didn't find them. Now I do. Thank you for sharing, maybe it'll also help someone else.
Njord77777 You're welcome.
Hi David, captivating video. i'm a beginner trying to take my photography to a higher level. i just purchased the A6300. i have enough money to buy 1 2000 dollar lens and LOVE portrait photos like yours... Your work is BEAUTIFUL!! if you had one lens to get with that camera for portraits what would you suggest. ? thank you SO much and thanks for the work and teaching us... priceless.
Holli
holliwood97 Thank you Holli. I am glad you enjoyed the video! If I was to recommend 1 lens to start out for portraits it would be the 70-200 2.8. You will find that it will cover most everything. I have switched to all primes and Zeiss lenses for most of my work. As you progress in the craft you will find that investing in good glass is worth it. Camera bodies and models change fast. Happy shooting!
Might I also recommend the 85, Gmaster 1.4, it's crazy sharp even at 1.4.
I use the A7ii. this lighting kit looks like it could meet my needs. I sold my previous light kit cause I was tired of having to sync everything up and take so many practice shots, it was taking all the spontaneity out of the process for me. I shoot with really low aperture lenses anyways, Zeiss-Opton Sonnar 50mm f1.5, and a Pentax 135mm f2.8... this approach looks like its way more geared towards people who want to use natural lighting.
David, was your aperture wide open for the most part?
I believe so.
Who makes the pole that the Roto light is attached to.
Jim Hudek It is a monopod from Sony. Any cheap one will work for the Neo. It is very light weight.
Thanks. I really liked your video. Very helpful.
I would be interested to find out what sort of settings the Rotolight allowed you to shoot at . How far are you having to push the ISO ? Trying to establish just how bright the light is compared to using a speedlight !
Adrien McGuire The neo or any LED for that matter does not have the same power. The benefit is in low light situations. You can balance with ambient light for more effect and depth.
Sorry David...... Called you Sam in my comments......lol
+Twenell Riddle No worries Twenell. The Neo is a great tool to have in my bag! I have more videos coming using Rotolight and more.
Great job mate and do you shot with Sony a7II or a7RII???
This shoot was shot with the A7II. I am now using the A7RIII and love it. Thanks for watching!
Hit the like button as soon as that first picture came up on screen. Great results!
Thank you! We had a great time on the shoot
Great shots indeed, very inspiring.
One small criticism; on the phone shots (when pretending talking) the screen of the phone should be off.
It's a small detail but somehow pokes my eye on most of the movies, tv series, photographs..
that one rotolight cost is equal my entire light setup ......
What type of hand held boom was your assistant using to hold the Rotolight?
+Steve Cook I had an old monopod that was not being used. I bought cheep and did not trust my camera on it. Works well with the Neo's light weight.
great video learn alot
+MooreDeals4Less Great! Stay tuned for more. We are working on some really good content for some future video's.
Shoot using a reflector, not the Rotolight Neo.
You need to watch a little further in. We started late afternoon... Once the sun set or was close to setting we broke out the Neo.
Great video