Lighting White Seamless Pt. 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ธ.ค. 2024
- Here is the second part of lighting a white seamless. In part one I covered the basics in terms of gear and space and demonstrated how this all works with video lights. For part two I cover doing this same thing with strobes and then go into some post production tips and tricks in Photoshop.
As with all of my TH-cam videos, there is a blog post associated with it with more information, links, etc. That's also where I spend the most time answering questions, comments, and concerns. Find this blog post here...
dedpxl.com/?p=7543
Thank you for watching!
PS - Apologies for the video artifacts. When OS 10.9.3 came out it broke something in OpenCL between my video cards and Premiere. It's a well documented issue that hopefully someone is going to fix really damn soon.
Ace photographer, master educator and all round good guy Zack Arias takes his original blogpost on lighting a white seamless background, which in itself was awesome, and totally grinds it into the dust with a SUPERB new video production spanning two parts and delivers what is surely a photographic masterclass on using off camera flash to get the classic all-white seamless look. This is part 2 of 2 and continues nicely where part 1 left off and covers how to pull this off with strobes (or speedlights - the theory is all still relevant and do-able), varying the exposures and ratios, assessing the affect of too much or too little light on the background and how that affects the contrast for the scene and subject, problem solving, mixing up the lighting for effect to create black backgrounds rather than white, and finally some simple but effective techniques to use in post production to clean up the images and expand the white/black backgrounds to give a polished final product to deliver to clients. Running at almost an hour in total these two fabulous video posts are pure gold-dust if you are looking to expand and reinforce your photographic lighting knowledge. If it's all new to you but has whetted your appetite to learn more (and it damn well should have), then I'd recommend heading over to the #DEDPXLwebsite where you'll find a ton of stuff of interest, not just on photography I might add but music, good reading recommendations, interesting videos on all manner of life topics, as well as education of the highest quality. All signal; no noise - massive respect to Zack and his team of contributors for the sterling job they are doing. Get on it people: what are you waiting for! #education #photography #lighting #offcameraflash #strobist #seamless #zackarias #dedpxl #LightingWeek
This video is a gold mine of information! I'm renting a space tomorrow, and this has me absolutely set up! Thank you!
The information so well delivered in these videos is an absolute must for anyone wanting to understand how light works. Especially but not only for studio work.
Zack. You are amazing! All other photographers doing educational videos should strive after this format.
I love how you take the time to explain your thoughts and work flow. No rushing. No over-obsessing about gear. Just brilliant.
Hands Down, the most direct, clear cut, all meat no bones tutorial on lighting iv'e come across. Zack, Teaching is your gift...I'm looking forward to more of your videos.
Zack, if you only knew how helpful this video was to me a few years back. My main focus these days is filming commercially. Electronic flash is of no help there of course, but this tutorial made me work harder with lighting techniques generally, and not to be afraid of experimentation - thank you 👍
Do you know how rare it is to find a photographer who can teach? Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This content is gold. Thank you so much Zack, it's not often you find photographers who are able to explain their craft in such intricate detail and it makes for a perfect new subscriber!
Zack, this was a great 2 part series. What I appreciate is that you keep it simple, and to the point. And you never make it seem as though you have to have these specific brand of lights, lens or camera to get the job done.
Hey Zack, I first saw you on Digital Rev TV with Kai and Loc in the PRO Photographer Cheap Camera Challenge in Hong Kong. I thought you were great. The way you interacted with with your subjects, got the shots and made people smile and laugh even with the language barrier was amazing. You took a piece of crap camera and a light and made some great photos.
Next I was watching you with Jared Polin and again you did some amazing things with lighting.
I have subscribed to your channel and watch every video you post. But I no longer watch digital rev or Jared Polin.
Keep up the great work and thanks. Doug
Thank you Doug! Doing the cheap camera challenge was a bucket list event in my life!
@@ZackAriasATL Wow how did this happen? I was watching your latest video (Burn out 01 March 11, 2020) and I could have sworn I commented in it. Oh well I'm glad that you found it. Keep up the great work. Doug
Both of these White Background videos are excellent. Beautifully illustrated and explained. You are a wonderful teacher
Thanks very much.
Thank you so much for taking the time to produce these tutorials, pt.1 and pt.2. This is so well explained and shows how much you can with a minimum of equipment in a studio. You are a master teacher. This has helped me greatly.
even as a (returning) professional these tutorials have been an awesome refresher. im actually in the process of rebuilding / upgrading my studio and doing tests and these vids have made things a hell of alot easier. thanks Zack Arias. very much appreciated :)
I´ve been following you through the years and I had seen this topic before in some of yours tuts. I still enjoy watching it, I have learned a lot from you. This is true gold, Thanks
Hello -- I found your channel relatively late. I´m very impressed by your tutorial, very well spoken and good simple techniques also in post-processing without a lot of fuss, just straight-forward and simple. Thanks!
If you aren't teaching you should be! Very good, full and still straight to the point! This is amazing!
Thank you!
Dead on the money! Mr.Zack...clear, simple demo to understand and yet deep into lighting principles / huge efforts behind the scene; shooting/lighting/explaining/editing the video to bring up such an educational fine footage in Photography! masterfuly presented n delivered! THANK YOU; Sir.
Peace from Syria :)
I watched these tutorials w while back but I wish I did a refresher recently before a shoot I did the other day as I made some bad mistakes. Thanks again for all your content Zack you are an amazing teacher. Haven’t seen much of you for a while, I hope all is well.
BEST LIGHTING TUTORIAL OUT HERE! THANKS A LOT. YOU ARE JUST GREAT!
and yes, I was screaming!
Really good, Helped a tone!
This has been the best video on lighting white seamless, you're lessons are really easy to follow, Great Job and Thank You.
Dude I know this was produced a few years ago but man, you crushed it! On the mark and VERY easy to learn from.
Zack you are the best. You teach in much the same way that I shoot (and how I assume most people shoot) so it is super easy to follow and pick up your main points.
I've a shoot for which i was a little doubtful/scared and your video cleared all of my doubts , Thanks alot!!
Okay, so Zac. i’m late to the party but better that than never. You may not even see this comment after all this time, however, there are a few Tubers remaining who get straight to it, don’t dazzle with with razzle or baffle with bull. I loved watching this demo / tutorial and learning from you and wanted to say thanks. I’m now subscribed and will hi alerts. Hope you’re well since making this. Thanks again.
Nicely covered...Thank you very much for making elaborating and yet simple to sharing
the knowledge ...
Glad to be of service!
This is incredible! Learned so much! Thanks Zack! Always one of my favourite educators and photographers!
Amazing video !!! This is the best educational video on lighting talent and white background that I have ever seen. The best, thanks for spending the time in teaching us how to do this correctly, I love all you examples and all your explanation - 10/10 excellent
Zack you are great! You leave something in this world. Thanks Peter
So glad I found these videos. Super instructional.
Glad to be of service!
Best lighting tutorial on YT. Thank you kind sir.
Thanks Mr Arias, Ive learnt so much from you over the last few years. The simple photoshop tricks in video 2 were great, a real ah ha moment!
Part 1 was great, part 2 was fantastic :) You really know your lighting and technique and setting and post processing :) Love it.
From my experience it is great to learn shooting with hot lights and then upgrade to pro strobes. Of course not everyone has access to hot lights but if you do (second hand photo shops are great for this) you will learn a lot quicker. Thus, I'm glad that Zack did a part 1 and part 2
Amazing photography explanations and editing. Thanks Zak
Wow - this was super helpful and I love the photoshop tips! Beautiful model - and she has a lot of patience too! 😁
Hi Zack. Thanks for the great "white seamless" videos, they helped me solve some issues I was having.
You are an amazing photographer and an even better teacher. I appreciate what you do sir.
Every time after a photoshoot, I come and rewatch these videos and catch something else I can improve. 😄 specially On part 1
Best tutorial of white seamless I have seen. Thank you for making this!!!
Oh man...you gotta get a Cyber Commander setup....such a time saver and makes life wayyyy easier.
You know the video is great when no one talks about the beautiful girl. Well done Zack! You're a life saver.
WAO ! Thanks a lot to be just so professionnel and so cool at the same time.
I never learned so much watching a video on you tube
Zack, you truly rock man ... I see 2 thumbs down, they can be only jealous people or have made a mistake clicking ...
If i knew i would find this online for free !
Thank you
Really nice continue for the OneLight 2.0! Im really big fan of your work!
Much easy to learn from Zack!!!
Zack, thank you so much for these two tutorials. They have been of tremendous help. You are great.
best lighting tutorial I've seen. with enough details.
Another lighting tutorial gem.
genius and simple strobe setups! Thanks Zach.
Dude you are a real Professor. thanks for sharing your massive skills.
Great job Zack learned a lot from the two videos, keep them coming.
DEDPXL is back & smoking. Thank you zack.
Amazing. Thank you for all the great knowledge you provided. I loved it all and the quick tips you gave in Photoshop were very helpful.
Hello Zack, I learnt a lot, Amazing series! Thank you so much. God bless you!
You are an amazing teacher Zack
This video series is excellent. So helpful, thank you. What wattage are the constant lights illuminating the background?
750 I think
wow! Zack, love the tutorial! you made the PS edit so elegant!
Top quality stuff as usual, Zack.
Thank you so much, Zack! I always fought with the white background, now I'm going to run and apply this ASAP.
Really good stuff here Zack!
thank you Zack for the inspiration and your expertise you share with us!
This is a great tutorial, but also Paige is absolutely a classic beauty!
Fantastic!
i never seen a tutorial that so simple, yet delivered perfectly about a strobe..
thank you sir!
thank you!
this is the best tutorial by far
19:20 is good to know....thanks I didn't realize that I was wasting pixel by shooting horizontally when it wasn't needed. :/
blew my mind! it's like free resolution in a loose sense. ill have to keep that trick in my pocket. even for video!
I am always looking at tutorials in YT and there is nothing with the quality and amount of information as these tutorials
Zack this video is insane! Thank you so much for taking the time and thank your model too, she was great. Perfect video explaining a hard to achieve effect. You make it look so easy, I can wait to experiment with your techniques and see the results. Will this technique work on product photography on white, let's say on white products shoot on white?
this is gold, thanks Zack Arias for sharing
Thanks for this lovely tutorial, definitely a TH-cam gem. Also really surprised that you're based in Georgia? If so, great, glad to have you represent! I have a quick question, will this same lighting set up work with various shooting angles? Is it likely that I'll need to tweak the set up a bit ?
BEST TUTORIAL EVER !! Many thanks
God knows who would give you a thumbs down. Thank you for all your videos!
Great video Zach.
great tutorial thanks a lot! it allowed me to get an assignement and suceed effortlessly! i owe you a pint, maybe more ;)
i wanted to ask you what kind of fabric you're using for your background. it looks like it's elastic and you can stretch it to avoid creases. i used a normal paper background but i'm looking for something i can use over and over. thanks and have a nice day
Thanks Zach. Extremely informative, learned a lot.
Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you ! For sharing this amazing tutorial with us for free. Thank you so much. You are an Amazing teacher !
Now THAT'S a great instructional video.
Any info on the camera and lens used?
I thought the same question, but then I wonder if its kept out intentionally, as to say "Camera doesn't matter when setting up the lighting" or rather for the audience to only focus on the lighting design, the fundamentals if you will. Or he just forgot or just didnt. haha. The tutorial really made me think, so maybe he wanted, and what tools I need or don't or the priority of said tools. BRAVO Zack!
GREAT video.....Great Tutorial......I enjoyed every minute of it
Thanks. You should do this weekly.
That was extremely helpful. Thank you so much. Excellent work
Thank you Zack, this is very useful.
Very cool and detailed videos!
Thank u very much for ur professional tips!
Thank you very much for your awesome demonstration
Awesome video Zack! I just wish i could find those $%?$%?$?$% white board in Canada... Home Depot don't have them here... such a PITA!! :) :) I think I'm going to travel to Plattsburg Home Depot to get some... 2h drive round trip :)
Hi!
great videos! spot on-great help! question. at aprox 19 min 55 sec you ad a white background to show peaploe the fram you put around the photo. how did you add this background??
Greetings from Singapore. I'm thinking of moving to MF now from my decade long with 35mm. Where I live, getting a demo for a side by side comparison isn't easy and would like to ask what were your major reasons for picking up PhaseOne as opposed to the Hasselblad. I shoot primarily for corporate clients, annual reports etc.. somewhat slow paced work. I do appreciate dynamic range, skin tones and an "ok" AF would be a plus for MF. Whats your recommendation?
By the way, the picture at 2:15, how did you get the cool shade/color? White balance?
Super video! Thank you so much Zack!
thank you so much you're amazing teacher
Great videos! Thanks so much for putting this together.
great tutorial again,,,i was wondering is there any particular reason for using the pano head,,,at least i think it is one
Thanks, would like to learn more of your post production, thank you once again
Great video!!! very helpful, thanks Zack.
Is this for real!? An amazing free tutorial!? Damn!
Around 15:00 or so the lessor turns into "beyond ultra pro" mode ;) Zack, I guess you worked for Vogue too but left them for an even more classy job!
really digging the music
Any clue which track is this?
which tethering software is that? I love that magnifying glass utility...
wow
a photograph that now how to teach !!!
little question: which application do you use in the tethering (with the circle magnification) ?
Thanks a lot
Looking forward to see more of your stuff :-)
Capture One
Great Tutorial Zack--thank you very much...may I ask what lens you were using?
Great video man! Could you tell us where you purchased the 2-sided stretchy backdrop?
Thanks Zack! you are AWESOME! helped alot. Problem is I can't find a white tile board here in the Philippines. hehe
always inspiring. Thanks Zack