Nice video Sal. When you're shooting at 1/8000 using High Speed Sync how does that affect the battery life in the flash. My understanding is High Speed Sync drains a battery much faster. Thanks... Well done...(as always). Phil NYC Area
What you’re saying is correct but w context. Yes… it makes the flash work much harder than let’s say being at 1/200th sec. But according to profoto I’m still going to get 400 full power dumps on this. Now I’m fairness I’ve never tested it w hss vs standard but I also wouldn’t shoot all day in hss. But I love the look of flash w a shallow depth of field.
@@SalCincotta1 Yes, I get your point Sal and wouldn't shoot in HSS all day as well when say doing a wedding shoot. I think, because of the extra battery drain issue, I've been avoiding using HSS a lot and honestly I am going to change my attitude/approach on that issue because the benefits of using HSS (on select shots) really does open up a lot of flexibility and benefits. Phil NYC Area
The way it works is it has to fire multiple times in a very short duration to be sure the entire frame is exposed which also means that it lowers the overall power of the flash…
Great technique. I'm doing this most of the time as I can't stand the washed out background, esp when there is beautiful cloud in the sky. I just couldn't quite get the not flashy look like what you did. Thanks for sharing it. One thing is Profoto is quite powerful light and I don't have that, so I use ND filter instead of HSS. Considering I'm the one man band, so 1 light is all I have and I need to start using HSS for quick portrait session during the wedding.
ty so much!! I think you should work on getting to HSS - the results are SPECTACULAR!! You get perfect light with that milky background. it took me a long time to embrace it - but i love the look now! :)
Sal, I’m doing this technique and love the results. I’d love your opinion on which light/lights to take on my trip to The Philippines. Two A10’s or and A10/B10 combo. My style is similar to yours, I don’t severely darken the background. I like to blend the background wherever possible. I’d love to know your thoughts.
LOVE IT!! yes... so here is what i took with me... i have the b10+ case... believe it or not... you can fit the b10plus and 2 a10s in there. >>mind blown
Sal, love all your Ed material and think your funny as h@ll. What makes you hilarious are your bloopers. You’re in Italy, siesta is Spain, Riposo is Italy’s equivalent lol
I don’t know the level. But I start at 7 and adjust power from there w a test shot. Easiest way to work in the field. In the studio I use a light meter.
Great video! Can I ask, Sal - you just held the monopod up angled down with your free hand? Trying to picture the angle of the light. Thanks - love your videos. I always learn something. Maureen
ty so much! monopod is used to give the light some height and therefore create more pleasing shadows... never want the flash too low - creates a flat looking light on the face.
Ugh…. the Profoto A2 is looking more and more appealing from some who already has A1’s and a B10. Might have to break down and pick one up for Fall sessions.
@@SalCincotta1 I have the Profoto Connect. Is this sufficient or do I need the Profoto Connect Pro Office I am using just one flash. My B10 offen stays at home while I am using the A1 x. By the way, crushing shots in Tuscany.
@@christianbock4077 ty ty on the tuscany shots!!! Ive got more coming. :) not gonna lie - i used the connect all the time. the difference in the pro - is you can see the output of the lights and control it. check it out here - th-cam.com/video/Pf5FMELpAnw/w-d-xo.html
it puts out about 1-1.5 stops more power. the deciding factor should be will you use it on camera or off? if you will never use it on camera - the A2 is the way to go.
@@christianbock4077 any situation where i need to make my subject pop. or for my dramatic portraits - check out this video - th-cam.com/video/GGM1H2Ym5Ck/w-d-xo.html
I do get the point of your video, and personally that is what i do... However, with the new LightRoom ability to select the subject, and increase the exposure, a similar result would have been attained. Saving people money on lights....
yeah... :) understood... but i cant agree with you. it without a doubt does not look the same. and as a professional photographer - we should know how to do this correctly in camera.
I love the new ai masks and I do use it all the time. In fact I often develop for the subject and then ai mask for the background and darken to make the subject stand out. But once you get good at flash photography, the results can be much better. Heck, you can use both techniques together. I used to be a natural light person but once I started learning flash, I really upped my game. You don't use flash in all scenarios but suddenly a lot more possibilities open up.
Love the video Sal; also love the bloopers at the end; def need to keep doing that; that's the Sal we all enjoy in class. And you never know, some of us may start doing videos, passing the knowledge on to the next gen.
Really don't like the flash shot. Shadows are harsh, highlights are a bit much and to be honest I think the framing was way better in the first shot. She was also already bright enough to stand out against the dark sky. And I know you said that it hadn't been touched yet but I think you'd get a great image out of the first file and a mediocre one from the flash shot.
Nice video Sal.
When you're shooting at 1/8000 using High Speed Sync how does that affect the battery life in the flash. My understanding is High Speed Sync drains a battery much faster. Thanks...
Well done...(as always).
Phil
NYC Area
What you’re saying is correct but w context. Yes… it makes the flash work much harder than let’s say being at 1/200th sec. But according to profoto I’m still going to get 400 full power dumps on this. Now I’m fairness I’ve never tested it w hss vs standard but I also wouldn’t shoot all day in hss. But I love the look of flash w a shallow depth of field.
@@SalCincotta1 Yes, I get your point Sal and wouldn't shoot in HSS all day as well when say doing a wedding shoot.
I think, because of the extra battery drain issue, I've been avoiding using HSS a lot and honestly I am going to change my attitude/approach on that issue because the benefits of using HSS (on select shots) really does open up a lot of flexibility and benefits.
Phil
NYC Area
@@uptownphotography REPORT BACK... I think you will love it!! go crush it.
The way it works is it has to fire multiple times in a very short duration to be sure the entire frame is exposed which also means that it lowers the overall power of the flash…
@@whiterock1865 correct. it fires short bursts to get there before the shutter closes.
I prefer the shot on the right!
thankfully the new lightroom features also help with this in a pinch
Great technique. I'm doing this most of the time as I can't stand the washed out background, esp when there is beautiful cloud in the sky. I just couldn't quite get the not flashy look like what you did. Thanks for sharing it. One thing is Profoto is quite powerful light and I don't have that, so I use ND filter instead of HSS. Considering I'm the one man band, so 1 light is all I have and I need to start using HSS for quick portrait session during the wedding.
ty so much!! I think you should work on getting to HSS - the results are SPECTACULAR!! You get perfect light with that milky background. it took me a long time to embrace it - but i love the look now! :)
Sal, I’m doing this technique and love the results. I’d love your opinion on which light/lights to take on my trip to The Philippines. Two A10’s or and A10/B10 combo. My style is similar to yours, I don’t severely darken the background. I like to blend the background wherever possible. I’d love to know your thoughts.
LOVE IT!! yes... so here is what i took with me... i have the b10+ case... believe it or not... you can fit the b10plus and 2 a10s in there. >>mind blown
Sal, love all your Ed material and think your funny as h@ll. What makes you hilarious are your bloopers. You’re in Italy, siesta is Spain, Riposo is Italy’s equivalent lol
Lol love it. :)
Love the beard. Keep it and do an awesome black and white portrait. It'll make your wife happy!
Great Video!!
May i ask if u used a softbox , umbrella, modifier ? Love it 🥰
no sir. if you watch the parts of the video - only modifier is the dome diffuser. creates really nice light. :)
Great content sir. Thanks so much.
Thanks helpful, but what power level did you use and how did you determine the power level on the A2 to use
I don’t know the level. But I start at 7 and adjust power from there w a test shot. Easiest way to work in the field. In the studio I use a light meter.
@@SalCincotta1 Thank you, that is a good place to start, just wondered
Great video! I always use flash. I just hope I can make it to shutter fest this year.
ty ty!! and make it happen!! :)
Opportunity to win a free ticket rn!!
Yes, please show us how you edit it.
Great video! Can I ask, Sal - you just held the monopod up angled down with your free hand? Trying to picture the angle of the light. Thanks - love your videos. I always learn something. Maureen
It’s not me. It’s my assistant holding it on a monopod to create that angle. Hope that helps.
@@SalCincotta1 oohh...got it!
@@SalCincotta1 Hi! Where exactly is she holding it in comparison to your camera? Great video!
@@giannacaruso1291 camera left. 6 ft from subject.
@@SalCincotta1 What would be the output if you had use in camera flash in comparison to 1.80 m left from the camera coming from higher above?
Great video Sal
By the way what is the monopod used for the Profoto here? Thanks
ty so much! monopod is used to give the light some height and therefore create more pleasing shadows... never want the flash too low - creates a flat looking light on the face.
What is the monopod brand? Thanks again for the great information Sal!!!
@@MrGeorgephadel very welcome - its in the description - here it is - Gitzo Monopod // amzn.to/3OoeBSb
Ugh…. the Profoto A2 is looking more and more appealing from some who already has A1’s and a B10.
Might have to break down and pick one up for Fall sessions.
Haha. It fits right in between.
@@SalCincotta1 I have the Profoto Connect. Is this sufficient or do I need the Profoto Connect Pro Office I am using just one flash. My B10 offen stays at home while I am using the A1 x. By the way, crushing shots in Tuscany.
@@christianbock4077 ty ty on the tuscany shots!!! Ive got more coming. :) not gonna lie - i used the connect all the time. the difference in the pro - is you can see the output of the lights and control it. check it out here - th-cam.com/video/Pf5FMELpAnw/w-d-xo.html
How is the A2 compared to the A1X in terms of power and usage. I am debating on getting one.
it puts out about 1-1.5 stops more power. the deciding factor should be will you use it on camera or off? if you will never use it on camera - the A2 is the way to go.
@@SalCincotta1 i never use on camera.
@@SalCincotta1 In what situations are you using on camera flash outside a studio?
@@christianbock4077 any situation where i need to make my subject pop. or for my dramatic portraits - check out this video - th-cam.com/video/GGM1H2Ym5Ck/w-d-xo.html
@@SalCincotta1 I love your way of explaining the Sal Cincotta way of drawing dramatic pictures. You should write a new book… !
I do get the point of your video, and personally that is what i do... However, with the new LightRoom ability to select the subject, and increase the exposure, a similar result would have been attained. Saving people money on lights....
yeah... :) understood... but i cant agree with you. it without a doubt does not look the same. and as a professional photographer - we should know how to do this correctly in camera.
@@SalCincotta1 absolutely!! Thank you!
I love the new ai masks and I do use it all the time. In fact I often develop for the subject and then ai mask for the background and darken to make the subject stand out. But once you get good at flash photography, the results can be much better. Heck, you can use both techniques together. I used to be a natural light person but once I started learning flash, I really upped my game. You don't use flash in all scenarios but suddenly a lot more possibilities open up.
Love the video Sal; also love the bloopers at the end; def need to keep doing that; that's the Sal we all enjoy in class. And you never know, some of us may start doing videos, passing the knowledge on to the next gen.
Really don't like the flash shot. Shadows are harsh, highlights are a bit much and to be honest I think the framing was way better in the first shot. She was also already bright enough to stand out against the dark sky. And I know you said that it hadn't been touched yet but I think you'd get a great image out of the first file and a mediocre one from the flash shot.
She's some leng ting still
huh?