I love the way you put on the diffuser. To save space I don't put on the reflector. I set up so the base of the flash tube is just inside the umbrella. This has the side benefit of improving the balance of the umbrella and putting less strain on the light stand mounting point.
Thanks for this. It was really helpful😊 I found myself trying it out a couple of more times just so I don't make a fool of myself again during a photoshoot.😅
I feel like it would be better without the reflector, so the light inside can go all directions. That specific reflector restricts the light going up and down, unless that was your intention. Also i love the diffusion trick on the umbrella before deploying it! Never thought of that.
Give it a shot, depends on how far you put the strobe in the umbrella. You risk two things without a dish: burning your diffusion and a massive hotspot from the bare-bulb.
Hi, thx for the great video and help. I have a problem and therefore a question. I want to use your setup from above. But then the Umbrella creeps all the way down, which is also bad for the light. How can I prevent the umbrella from creeping down? Thx in advance. Maybe also you can add the solution to your video.
If you don’t have a screw pin to hold the umbrella shaft in place then place a piece of painters tape around the umbrella shaft to prevent it from slipping further into the strobe’s umbrella mount.
The reflector prevent from strob light to spread in the entire umbrella. You can cheack it yourself by taking a photo of the the umbrella while its flash and see if all area of the umbrella is burn. Sorry for my poor english.
Isn't it possible to mount the umbrella without the Reflector? Or is the whole in the strobe not strong enough and needs extra support from the whole on the Reflector? I ask that because the Godox DP400III-V doesn't come with a Reflector
It is definitely possible to do. If you’re using diffusion you have to be extra careful that it doesn’t touch your modeling lamp and burn. In addition it provides protection from developing a hotspot where the flash tube is.
Sorry if this was asked and answered already, but why use the reflector with such a huge light modifier? I get using them with a shoot-through umbrella, but I don't get the usage here.
You risk two things without a dish: burning your diffusion and a massive hotspot from the bare-bulb.This will give your diffusion sock something to grab. You can get wider reflector dishes if you feel you're not getting enough spread.
1. Buy 7' parabolic umbrella 2. Put a reflector on your light source 3. Now you have 3' parabolic umbrella You should not use a reflector with paras. Also try to move the light source deeper.
I highly recommend trying it and shooting images of your umbrella at various distances from the reflector. It doesn’t make it a smaller light source like you’d think. Additionally, you risk burning your diffusion with a direct contact to some strobes and this ensures you aren’t getting a hotspot on the subject from your flash tube. 👍🏼
@@shapeshiftstudios6312 put a reflector on the flash and take a picture of the surface of the umbrella. then take off the reflector, push the flash deeper and take a second shot of the surface. I promise you will be surprised
You risk two things without a dish: burning your diffusion and a massive hotspot from the bare-bulb.This will give your diffusion sock something to grab. You can get wider reflector dishes if you feel you're not getting enough spread.
If you don’t have a screw pin to hold the umbrella shaft in place then place a piece of painters tape around the umbrella shaft to prevent it from slipping further into the strobe’s umbrella mount.
Thank you! With umbrellas, there isn't. You can always place the umbrella above your subject and just make sure the portion of the umbrella that is over your subject is just the very edge. That will give you the feathered edge you're looking for!
My Godox S bracket is a joke when it comes to the umbrella mount. My umbrella rod is scratched to heck from the metal rubbing against metal. Are there any recommendations for a better mount for the Godox V1 with parabolic umbrella? I wonder if anyone else has had this problem. Let me know! thanks!!
Hey! Most lighting systems we've used have a metal machine screw to secure parabolic umbrellas, you could try sliding a piece of gaffe tape between the screw and umbrella, but most end up dented and scratched. Think of it as a sign of good use and experience!
Here's the umbrellas we use if anyone is interested: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GNT8WP8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QEX0BM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Perfect explanation of placing diffuser cloth OVER the parabolic before opening! Genius!
HOLY CRAP! I have 2 of those modifiers and I never thought of setting up the diffusion cover like that? Very Cool!
I just tried this technique of putting the diffuser b4 opening the umbrella, it works like a charm... Thanks so much.
Efficient video. Explained well, straight to the point and CONCISE. Well done sir...
lol, I can't count how many times I've struggled to get the diffusion cover on by myself without it coming off the other side. Great tip!
Thanks!
Absolutely mind boggling how simple and effective this is. Thanks!
I love the way you put on the diffuser. To save space I don't put on the reflector. I set up so the base of the flash tube is just inside the umbrella. This has the side benefit of improving the balance of the umbrella and putting less strain on the light stand mounting point.
Thank you!
Damn!! Such a smart, smart way to quickly add diffuser to my 6 foot umbrella. Thank you so much!!
This is why you watch instructions even when you think you know how things are done. Been doing this wrong since I got it.
Thank you for this video! Exactly what I was looking for
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. It was really helpful😊 I found myself trying it out a couple of more times just so I don't make a fool of myself again during a photoshoot.😅
Neat hack,never thought of that ,thanks for that.
Glad to help! Thanks for watching.
nice video. One of my favorite light modifiers and strobes your using! keep creating!
Thank you! I use them daily!
Thanks for the step by step. I have been setting this up soooo wrong 😂
Me too
Slick tip 🙌🏼🙌🏼 brilliant!! 💪🏼💪🏼!!
🙏🏼 TY
Awesome video. The one I need. Thanks
I have the 7ft version with the godox 300 as well
Its my favorite
It's one of my go-to favorites!
Thanks for the nifty tip on the diffusion. Now I don’t have to put on a clown show everytime I want to mount the diffusion.
Cheers
I feel like it would be better without the reflector, so the light inside can go all directions. That specific reflector restricts the light going up and down, unless that was your intention. Also i love the diffusion trick on the umbrella before deploying it! Never thought of that.
Give it a shot, depends on how far you put the strobe in the umbrella. You risk two things without a dish: burning your diffusion and a massive hotspot from the bare-bulb.
Thank yooooooouuuuuuuuu!
Thanks man! Still a useful tip!
Very helpful! Tks
Hi, thx for the great video and help. I have a problem and therefore a question. I want to use your setup from above. But then the Umbrella creeps all the way down, which is also bad for the light. How can I prevent the umbrella from creeping down? Thx in advance. Maybe also you can add the solution to your video.
If you don’t have a screw pin to hold the umbrella shaft in place then place a piece of painters tape around the umbrella shaft to prevent it from slipping further into the strobe’s umbrella mount.
if you were to put it in a top down position, how would the umbrella stay up without the rod sliding down? thanks
Thanks
The reflector prevent from strob light to spread in the entire umbrella. You can cheack it yourself by taking a photo of the the umbrella while its flash and see if all area of the umbrella is burn. Sorry for my poor english.
Give it a try! It prevents the flash tube and modeling lamp from burning your diffusion and helps to prevent a major hotspot from the exposed tube.
Isn't it possible to mount the umbrella without the Reflector? Or is the whole in the strobe not strong enough and needs extra support from the whole on the Reflector? I ask that because the Godox DP400III-V doesn't come with a Reflector
It is definitely possible to do. If you’re using diffusion you have to be extra careful that it doesn’t touch your modeling lamp and burn. In addition it provides protection from developing a hotspot where the flash tube is.
Dud you rock
I wish i could use this modifer but my apt space is to small for it..😩. But i do Have that light and 3 ad200s
Sorry if this was asked and answered already, but why use the reflector with such a huge light modifier? I get using them with a shoot-through umbrella, but I don't get the usage here.
You risk two things without a dish: burning your diffusion and a massive hotspot from the bare-bulb.This will give your diffusion sock something to grab. You can get wider reflector dishes if you feel you're not getting enough spread.
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1. Buy 7' parabolic umbrella
2. Put a reflector on your light source
3. Now you have 3' parabolic umbrella
You should not use a reflector with paras. Also try to move the light source deeper.
I highly recommend trying it and shooting images of your umbrella at various distances from the reflector. It doesn’t make it a smaller light source like you’d think. Additionally, you risk burning your diffusion with a direct contact to some strobes and this ensures you aren’t getting a hotspot on the subject from your flash tube. 👍🏼
@@shapeshiftstudios6312 put a reflector on the flash and take a picture of the surface of the umbrella. then take off the reflector, push the flash deeper and take a second shot of the surface. I promise you will be surprised
@@lekaakela that’s exactly what we just said to try yourself ^^
Thank you! What stand are you using, and would you recommend it?
We use the Flashpoint C-Stands. They're great because they have a spring cushion: amzn.to/3GnFWQj
with that diffuser, do you really need the reflector?
You risk two things without a dish: burning your diffusion and a massive hotspot from the bare-bulb.This will give your diffusion sock something to grab. You can get wider reflector dishes if you feel you're not getting enough spread.
which versions do you recommend buying?
I like impact's, godox's, or for less- parabolic use fotodiox deep umbrellas.
How do you stop the umbrella from sliding down if you use the light top down ?
If you don’t have a screw pin to hold the umbrella shaft in place then place a piece of painters tape around the umbrella shaft to prevent it from slipping further into the strobe’s umbrella mount.
Awesome video!! Is there a way to tighten umbrella if I want to feather light from above?
Thank you! With umbrellas, there isn't. You can always place the umbrella above your subject and just make sure the portion of the umbrella that is over your subject is just the very edge. That will give you the feathered edge you're looking for!
My Godox S bracket is a joke when it comes to the umbrella mount. My umbrella rod is scratched to heck from the metal rubbing against metal. Are there any recommendations for a better mount for the Godox V1 with parabolic umbrella? I wonder if anyone else has had this problem. Let me know! thanks!!
Hey! Most lighting systems we've used have a metal machine screw to secure parabolic umbrellas, you could try sliding a piece of gaffe tape between the screw and umbrella, but most end up dented and scratched. Think of it as a sign of good use and experience!
Can you provide the product links that you are using ?
Yes, we just updated the description with them. Thanks!
Can you show some images taken with it?
Most images at www.headshotsbykemp.com are using one!
What size is the umbrella?
72" Thanks!
A reflector is completely unnecessary in this setup. It only limits the light output.
Right and that’s not even a true parabolic umbrella, its not even shaped like a parabola
@@AntonioStephon But this is completely unimportant. Most importantly, this umbrella has enough depth that allows you to use it with an open lamp.
"Why they're", not "why their". Contraction of "they are".
Thanks, Madhu! I'm usually on top of the "They, Their, There" situation.
Sorry dude, that's just a normal umbrella, maybe a deep one even. But it's definitely not parabolic, which is a totally different beast.
Here's the umbrellas we use if anyone is interested:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GNT8WP8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QEX0BM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1