I miss these types of videos so much. Please do more of these. The camera gear info videos are great, but we love you for your personality and watching you shoot and doing the in depth explanations!
You’re one of the few TH-camrs that I know will always drop quality content that I’ve never been disappointed in. I had won the Westcott 7’ white umbrella from a photography contest years ago and still love it. The distance and angles that I use it at prevents the flat lighting look. Nice video bro 💪🏽
The camera stuff arent the only videos we watch, you're always informative whether you're talking about a photography accessory, lighting, or shooting methods. You have a passion for this, thats why alot of us watch everything you release.
As someone who is looking to up their game and learn off camera flash I appreciate the content you've been putting out. You hit a wide array of people and probably have no idea what impact you have on people.
Manny, love your content. This modifier is the goat for sure. I have two of them and use them all the time for indoor sports portraits and team photos.
Hey Manny, we love your content. I hope you can continue to do this indefinitely. Youre an inspiration to all of us aspiring photographers out there 👊😎
Manny, loved the "inverse square space" pun. I have several of these 7' umbrellas, mine have the white rather than silver lining giving a bit softer look. I use it for small groups (mostly families) of up to ~8 people. If I'm shooting more than that I use 2 umbrellas angled slightly inward. I love the look of these umbrellas - flat even soft shadowless light that flatters everyone. I use them outside a lot even in a moderate wind by using a heavy stand with weights - seems to work most of the time. Nice video (as usual).
I love the Westcott 7ft umbrella. Maybe at some point I should get me the silver one too but I love the white one especially with the diffusion sock. It a favorite for sure but like you said it’s hard to take out on out door shoots as it doesn’t take much of a wind… same with V Flats. I enjoy these types of videos as well. Sure I love gear but it’s more about the photography that inspires me.
Umbrellas are super underrated. As an event shooter with time constrictions, I simply don't have time to erect and collapse softboxes (nor deal with the bulk and weight, umbrellas are light and compact). I have to get flattering light quickly and umbrellas are great for this. You just need a little practice with them so that you can understand how to feather them a bit more for some additional control (even deriving a semi rembrandt look and not just flat light). Size is important, but even smaller ones brought in closer to the model can create a very different look, still very soft with less spill. I like the 7ft shoot through by Westcott, you can basically make it feel like you have brought a window into an area with gorgeous daylight spilling through. And yes bang for buck they are fantastic. I pretty much shoot only umbrellas these days.
Umbrellas in general are massively underrated and Big Modifier doesn't want you to know it. Cheap, easy and quick but not as sexy as a softbox. Another favourite use is using a big translucent umbrella as a scrim. Quickest scrim you will set up in your life and it works a treat for one or two people outside, just point it towards the wind if possible and bag it.
Hi, thank you for this video, being mostly sports and wildlife focused photographer I didn’t payed a lot attention to lighting stuff, but recently i have tried to do some headshot photography and really liked it, so now i’m looking for studio photography tips, gear etc videos. And once again i really liked this one, so thanks again!🔥
I have the same but from different brand, funny I am just preparing content talking about it using different approach. I use it often but it's annoying to move that size hahaha. Thanks lot for the content. Keep going ♥️
I've gotten my best portraits (and especially headshots with the westcott hiliter)with that exact same westcott umbrella. The quality of light is crazy if you have a big enough studio to use it.
I do a lot of the same looks as what you do here, but with a 60 inch umbrella with and without a sock. As much as I'd love to do a 7 footer, I just don't have the ceiling height or space for such a monster. The 60 inch is plenty huge enough for my needs.
Manny's instructive thoughts won again haha. Its a bit too big for me i'll either get the 5 foot one or your beauty dish, actually that might be a better idea!
People really need to stop saying versa-tyle. LOL. One day, one TH-camr said it, and then the rest kept parroting it like that. Anyways, good to see a video from you Manny! Don't see many of those lately.
I miss these types of videos so much. Please do more of these. The camera gear info videos are great, but we love you for your personality and watching you shoot and doing the in depth explanations!
I love the 7-foot Umbrella, but you need to try that 53-inch Silver Deep Umbrella! It's been my go-to modifier in the studio.
You’re one of the few TH-camrs that I know will always drop quality content that I’ve never been disappointed in.
I had won the Westcott 7’ white umbrella from a photography contest years ago and still love it. The distance and angles that I use it at prevents the flat lighting look. Nice video bro 💪🏽
it is always nice to see you here take care of yourself and your family..
this is what iwant to see i dont care about camera stuff its more about hoto to shoot and what to use to get cool ass looks
I second this
Manny’s older how to videos are god tier, helped me a lot when I started
I agree.
Thanks!
I love these umbrella affects
I’ve learned a ton when it comes to photography from your videos. I truly appreciate your content.
The camera stuff arent the only videos we watch, you're always informative whether you're talking about a photography accessory, lighting, or shooting methods. You have a passion for this, thats why alot of us watch everything you release.
As someone who is looking to up their game and learn off camera flash I appreciate the content you've been putting out. You hit a wide array of people and probably have no idea what impact you have on people.
I have been waiting for manny’s videos😭🤩thanks brother
Manny, love your content. This modifier is the goat for sure. I have two of them and use them all the time for indoor sports portraits and team photos.
I hope you’re okay Many! We all need our time!
Hey Manny, we love your content. I hope you can continue to do this indefinitely. Youre an inspiration to all of us aspiring photographers out there 👊😎
Manny you are legit an inspiration to a bunch of us! Keep it up even if you aren’t getting as many views any more like you said!
Manny, loved the "inverse square space" pun. I have several of these 7' umbrellas, mine have the white rather than silver lining giving a bit softer look. I use it for small groups (mostly families) of up to ~8 people. If I'm shooting more than that I use 2 umbrellas angled slightly inward. I love the look of these umbrellas - flat even soft shadowless light that flatters everyone. I use them outside a lot even in a moderate wind by using a heavy stand with weights - seems to work most of the time. Nice video (as usual).
I love using umbrellas. I’m def going to cop this. Thanks for the vid. Please stay encouraged brother.
Manny, I am using a 5-ft umbrella by Wescott and I can't complain. You just proved me that I need to upgrade now. Thanks a lot man.
fun and informative! You're transmitting passion
Top 3 modifier for sure!
I love the Westcott 7ft umbrella. Maybe at some point I should get me the silver one too but I love the white one especially with the diffusion sock. It a favorite for sure but like you said it’s hard to take out on out door shoots as it doesn’t take much of a wind… same with V Flats. I enjoy these types of videos as well. Sure I love gear but it’s more about the photography that inspires me.
dopepics AI fixes this. ghting modifier praised by Manny.
We need more like this and not much camera war 😅❤
Do what makes you happy bro!
Umbrellas are super underrated. As an event shooter with time constrictions, I simply don't have time to erect and collapse softboxes (nor deal with the bulk and weight, umbrellas are light and compact). I have to get flattering light quickly and umbrellas are great for this. You just need a little practice with them so that you can understand how to feather them a bit more for some additional control (even deriving a semi rembrandt look and not just flat light). Size is important, but even smaller ones brought in closer to the model can create a very different look, still very soft with less spill.
I like the 7ft shoot through by Westcott, you can basically make it feel like you have brought a window into an area with gorgeous daylight spilling through. And yes bang for buck they are fantastic. I pretty much shoot only umbrellas these days.
Umbrellas in general are massively underrated and Big Modifier doesn't want you to know it. Cheap, easy and quick but not as sexy as a softbox.
Another favourite use is using a big translucent umbrella as a scrim. Quickest scrim you will set up in your life and it works a treat for one or two people outside, just point it towards the wind if possible and bag it.
Umbrellas are my favorite :D
BEST SQUARE SPACE TRANSITION EVER!!! 😂
I have been looking for a better solution to my indoor studio lighting than my ginormous softbox. thanks for the review
Hi, thank you for this video, being mostly sports and wildlife focused photographer I didn’t payed a lot attention to lighting stuff, but recently i have tried to do some headshot photography and really liked it, so now i’m looking for studio photography tips, gear etc videos. And once again i really liked this one, so thanks again!🔥
I have the same but from different brand, funny I am just preparing content talking about it using different approach. I use it often but it's annoying to move that size hahaha. Thanks lot for the content. Keep going ♥️
I've gotten my best portraits (and especially headshots with the westcott hiliter)with that exact same westcott umbrella. The quality of light is crazy if you have a big enough studio to use it.
Thank you ❤
Use it all the time
Umbrella is goated!! Best to get the 5ft
I am still in love with your content, even if the numbers aren't numbering i am still here😅😅😅
Love my big bad westcott umbrella! I think I have the same one!
Always helpful man 👌
I’m going to use mine more. Good information
“If you use it right “. Key point of this video.
The 7ft umbrella is great but space is key when using it.
Great Video!!
I do a lot of the same looks as what you do here, but with a 60 inch umbrella with and without a sock. As much as I'd love to do a 7 footer, I just don't have the ceiling height or space for such a monster. The 60 inch is plenty huge enough for my needs.
Great info! Thanks man ❤
Manny's instructive thoughts won again haha. Its a bit too big for me i'll either get the 5 foot one or your beauty dish, actually that might be a better idea!
🔥🔥🔥
This is the content i didnt know i needed. What mount is on the C stand for the light?
Love it too. Fun fact, it is really only 6'. Westcott measures the curve not the diameter. (tricky tricky)
Love mine!
Man it’s goated. Mine flew away with the wind 😢
Do you have any experience with a parabolic? Curious if it's worth the price
What would be your recommendation for a strobe / flash for outdoor photography?
People really need to stop saying versa-tyle. LOL. One day, one TH-camr said it, and then the rest kept parroting it like that.
Anyways, good to see a video from you Manny! Don't see many of those lately.
Manny hope you're doing ok... no thoughts photo excursions / classes? You could make a killing
I get a lot of flex on the bar
Interesting video Manny.... but dude, about this 7 feet modifier.... you need a lot of space to be effective, not the money. ;-)
To much photoshop on the samples.