Man, you will be like the father I never had. I started shooting in the beginning of this year - Tests for agencies - I knew I was growing but i got stuck because of the light. Thank you so much for your videos. I don't have $ to pay for courses but I have the strenght to never give up and you are helping!
working in fire protection, this scares the hell out of me, but that said +1 for finding reasonably cheap solutions for temp lighting needs. Do not use 300watts in anything with low temp combustibility though.
I agree..... He even said earlier in the video those lamps weren't rated for 300W. A better solution would be LED lights. Much brighter with a much lower wattage and they run a LOT cooler. Yes, they are more expensive but they are a lot safer and may cost you less in the long run. They last longer and don't catch stuff on fire.
LOVE IT! The softbox solutions you showed may not be the safest and best, but you really got my mind on thinking generally about DIY solutions I never thought of before!
Very innovative. I actually recently just made a soft box to shoot some commercial products for a friend. It cost me under $30 for 3 100w clip-on lamps, a cardboard box and some white muslin. The results are just as good as using a professional soft box without the suction on the wallet. My mate was astounded, although he was initially skeptical. Job Done. Thanks for the video. It's inspired me to transform the spare room into a studio.
The Slanted Lens The lights I used were actually LED globes but produced an equivalent amount of lumens as the standard 100w bulb. LED's tend to not emit too much heat and besides I had it against the muslin which is where the lights should be situated when creating a light box. my light box wasn't like the ones in the video. I have 3 lights, 2 on the side and one on top of the box. All I did was cut square holes that were later filled with white muslin. My commercial subject was placed at the base and inside the box with a seamless muslin backdrop. Too easy. Saved a friend a few hundred, maybe even thousands if he got a pro to do it.
may sound exaggerated, but it is not. It is the most genius and most useful video I have ever seen on lighting. Because everybody is talking about key light, back light, fill light, and nobody is showing how to make lights.. I am going crazy on how to start shooting a short film without expensive light, LED dimmable lights, this light, aperture thingies.. i was going crazy on youtube watching how to connect/solder/wire two or more light bulb sockets together, and there, you solved the problem (12:45). I am not working for a client. I am doing film-making for myself, to make me happy..because it fulfills me.. this light setup is perfect for me.. thank you so very much... can't say enough thanks for your efforts..
@@TheSlantedLens Thanks very much oncer agian. I quite my job as Engineer in Germany, and moved to U.K. at time of COVID, but I will still make a FILM, and then I'll share with you for your feedback...
The good thing about starting out like this is that you appreciate every piece of expensive gear that you purchase in the future. nothing wrong with starting from the bottom
Hey JP, I just used your idea for the backdrop holder. Painted the piping with ceiling white mat paint to camouflage them. That work pretty well but I'll add something to the design. You need to put a layer of electrical tape ( white ! ) over the 1 inch metal pipe. Otherwise it's soo slippery that the paper roll just unroll itself on the ground ( it happened, not fun ). With the layer of electrical tape it's just sticky enough to prevent it to roll by itself but allow you to roll it in and out easily. Cheers and thanks for this idea it saved me quite a lot of money.
Nice and simple. One day a professional photographer might look back and say, smiling 'This may look ridiculous but this is from where I started. These tips helped me make my first steps!'
you have excellent and thrifty ideas. i like how you made that backdrop and your advice when creating space to host a room, in my case to shoot commentary-video. i would also have to learn how to use some powertools. thanks for sharing your tips and recapping your teachings at the end. i will also visit that website you suggested as well, for webdesign. very creative. best...
Thank you for the video. I am starting out in my studio and it good to know. I also feel that by creating a lot of my stuff gives me a sense of ownership and understanding the basics from the floor up. As I grow I will be able to afford all the Star trek equipment
A great set of options to enable a budget level studio. This video would have taken a lot of time and effort, thanks Jay! Putting together a backdrop this weekend!
I enjoyed this - great enthusiasm. Great for starters - Good ideas about intensity of light and how to use it. For many of the negative comments before me I suggest those writers look at some of the more advanced vids - maybe there is something there for you. Maybe the frames built would be more durable for transporting but sadly too bulky to cart around. My kit is used at venues and offices so will stick to the purchased stuff.
Wow great timing with this vid! I'm actually getting ready to buy a wall mount setup for 3 rolls and this sounds way better than the kit I was going to buy!
Hi Jay! Thanks for the video. Very inspiring DIY theme here! :) I believe longer distance from light source to diffusion does give you less directional light, contrary to what was said in the video around 13.30.
Hi. That was very instructive and inspiring. If people are looking for entry level lights, I would suggest the Yonguo YN300 Air - these thin LED panel lights go from Tungsten to Daylight, are small, but if you have three of them, you can get a good lighting set-up going.
Yongnuo is a great brand, but there is also a great new affordable LED panel that has RGB capabilities made by Intellytech called the LiteCloth LC-160RGBW - 2’x2’
Nice video and very fun to watch. I like the advice for the backdrop, walls, and blinds. The lighting part though very fun to watch wasn't really well thought through. You even mention that in the end. I would advise just using the clamp lights and use harsh light in the beginning. Or bounce from walls and ceilings for softer light.
Love tour work J P! Keep it up, I've seen a few of your videos, I notice and really like your confident easy going professional attitude and how you clearly explain what your talking about. Loving this cheap DYI studio video! Chur Chur!
My problem is not being sure of light placement . This is an awesome video because it shows anyone that it can be done with DIY lighting . I have an Alien B800, wish I had use the DIY lights before I got them at least.
I really like the laundry detergent box softbox idea for $15... Plus I get laundry detergent! 👍. Definitely can be a fire hazard but, it'll only be on when I use it.
I think i got all the tips we need from this one video here. I knew my empty detergent bucket would come in handy oneday. Now when im at work as a cleaning lady 💃welp lets just say ill never look at a box or bucket the same again. Flashing flashing liiights 👀💕🎶💃
Don't forget to post a disclosure that you assume no responsibility for someone setting the house on fire. Ya never know, buddy! But I wont. lol. I love your videos and than you for taking the time to teach us!
I love Slanted Lens tutorials, but there are so many things wrong with these DIY lights. Obviously, there's no heat escape holes in any of them, but also consider that the plastic light sockets that are on those clamp lights are only rated for 60 watts, not 300. You would need a ceramic socket to safely accommodate those bulbs. These lights are safety hazards from top to bottom. The only way to make these designs safer is to use LED bulbs and make some air holes in the boxes.
Actaully, when they catch fire the holes burned through then could be considered heat escape holes. Not sure I'd go for the Amazon blackout curtains. They're fairly cheap at Wally world now and very common.
This is awesome! In regards to controlling the temperature of the light (cool shades with fluorescent and warm with incandescent), what would you recommend? Should I try to control it with the types of bulbs I buy or not bother and just take care of it post-processing?
I use the same softbox concept, and you can control the light spilling from it buy painting latex primer on the inside of the styrofoam, then a spray adhesive once that dries, and finally applying the cheapest thinnest aluminum foil that you can buy at a dollar store or deals. it would also help to contain and direct some of the Heat... Of course, nowadays one could use LED lights.
This helps me alot I love this video. Thank you, This helps take away spending money to rent a studio and my apartment has high ceilings so this is perfect.
I LOVE your work you are really creative on everything but specially photography, you give really good tips and ideas but I have a question CAN YOU MAKE A TUTORIAL ON HOW TO MAKE THE STAND FOR THE BACKDROP (NOT THE ONE ATTACHED TO THE WALL) ,always keep the good work! PLEASE REPLY , THANK YOU
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Man, you will be like the father I never had. I started shooting in the beginning of this year - Tests for agencies - I knew I was growing but i got stuck because of the light. Thank you so much for your videos. I don't have $ to pay for courses but I have the strenght to never give up and you are helping!
working in fire protection, this scares the hell out of me, but that said +1 for finding reasonably cheap solutions for temp lighting needs. Do not use 300watts in anything with low temp combustibility though.
I agree..... He even said earlier in the video those lamps weren't rated for 300W. A better solution would be LED lights. Much brighter with a much lower wattage and they run a LOT cooler. Yes, they are more expensive but they are a lot safer and may cost you less in the long run. They last longer and don't catch stuff on fire.
As always, foam is the winner. The highlight roll-off is so gradual with it.
Yeah, nice isn't it. Thanks for watching!
LOVE IT! The softbox solutions you showed may not be the safest and best, but you really got my mind on thinking generally about DIY solutions I never thought of before!
We are one week in studio photography and this was really helpful
Great to hear. Good luck with your business!
Very innovative. I actually recently just made a soft box to shoot some commercial products for a friend. It cost me under $30 for 3 100w clip-on lamps, a cardboard box and some white muslin. The results are just as good as using a professional soft box without the suction on the wallet. My mate was astounded, although he was initially skeptical. Job Done. Thanks for the video. It's inspired me to transform the spare room into a studio.
Gooner Goggles Cool! Be cautious about the amount of heat you are generating though, wouldn't want that cardboard to catch fire.
The Slanted Lens The lights I used were actually LED globes but produced an equivalent amount of lumens as the standard 100w bulb. LED's tend to not emit too much heat and besides I had it against the muslin which is where the lights should be situated when creating a light box. my light box wasn't like the ones in the video. I have 3 lights, 2 on the side and one on top of the box. All I did was cut square holes that were later filled with white muslin. My commercial subject was placed at the base and inside the box with a seamless muslin backdrop. Too easy. Saved a friend a few hundred, maybe even thousands if he got a pro to do it.
may sound exaggerated, but it is not. It is the most genius and most useful video I have ever seen on lighting. Because everybody is talking about key light, back light, fill light, and nobody is showing how to make lights.. I am going crazy on how to start shooting a short film without expensive light, LED dimmable lights, this light, aperture thingies.. i was going crazy on youtube watching how to connect/solder/wire two or more light bulb sockets together, and there, you solved the problem (12:45). I am not working for a client. I am doing film-making for myself, to make me happy..because it fulfills me.. this light setup is perfect for me..
thank you so very much... can't say enough thanks for your efforts..
That so great that you found it so helpful! Good luck with your film making!
@@TheSlantedLens Thanks very much oncer agian. I quite my job as Engineer in Germany, and moved to U.K. at time of COVID, but I will still make a FILM, and then I'll share with you for your feedback...
The good thing about starting out like this is that you appreciate every piece of expensive gear that you purchase in the future. nothing wrong with starting from the bottom
I see so many tutorials on photography subjects and I'm not even done watching this one lol. I just had to say you are a great teacher/explainer.
you are awesome, love your subtle humor
barbaydian261 Sometimes I can't help being a little snarky, glad you appreciate it.
barbaydian261 Right?! I did too!
Good idea for shooting without drilling holes in my pocket. I tried this and got amazing results for my product photography. I really liked it.
Dude, you are so awesome! I love the laundry detergent light box, Iol. Best photography setup vid I've seen thus far. Thanks Jay!
this was prob the best thing i've ever seen esp for recent grads with a $0 budget lol. thank you!!!!
This video is just what I was looking for, but your personality made it better.
Great video. I have two sets of different lighting but this would have been a good video for me to see when I just started out. Thanks for sharing :)
Hey JP, I just used your idea for the backdrop holder. Painted the piping with ceiling white mat paint to camouflage them. That work pretty well but I'll add something to the design. You need to put a layer of electrical tape ( white ! ) over the 1 inch metal pipe. Otherwise it's soo slippery that the paper roll just unroll itself on the ground ( it happened, not fun ). With the layer of electrical tape it's just sticky enough to prevent it to roll by itself but allow you to roll it in and out easily.
Cheers and thanks for this idea it saved me quite a lot of money.
+PhilipLeMecano That is an interesting idea, thank you for sharing. I usually use A-clamps to stop the paper or tube from rolling off.
Getting color balance right, you are spot on
Thank you for your positive feecback!
We are setting up a photo spot for our barbershops, thanks so much for the great tips....from Bali, Indonesia
Nice and simple. One day a professional photographer might look back and say, smiling 'This may look ridiculous but this is from where I started. These tips helped me make my first steps!'
hey! that's great to hear! everyone starts off somewhere.
Finally! Someone I can understand. I can't wait to learn more!
Awesome video! You really produce exceptional videos!
Enjoyed video and will file this video for future references.
Great presi... love the flow and concise instructions.
Thanks John. Appreciate the support!
This was really helpful! I'd like to see the lighting with you a little farther away from the seamless.
Great video! Thanks so much for sharing these creative ideas.
Thanks for watching, Kevin.
A lot of very useful information!
Awesome, the plumbing wall holder is great,
i like your videos a lot, they look great and your humor boosts them a lot! thanks for uploading hahaha
you have excellent and thrifty ideas. i like how you made that backdrop and your advice when creating space to host a room, in my case to shoot commentary-video. i would also have to learn how to use some powertools. thanks for sharing your tips and recapping your teachings at the end. i will also visit that website you suggested as well, for webdesign. very creative. best...
You are so awesome! I love your tips, love your personality!
This is good to know, comes in handy as emergency backup if you have some sort of lighting failure.
your videos are great and easy to understand, thank you so so much.
You're very welcome! Glad you found them helpful!
Thank you so very much sir for this video it really going to help me alot to start my TH-cam channel and setting up my studio light 👍
Your ideas are beyond cool. Thanks so much.
Thanks, man!
Thank you for the video. I am starting out in my studio and it good to know. I also feel that by creating a lot of my stuff gives me a sense of ownership and understanding the basics from the floor up. As I grow I will be able to afford all the Star trek equipment
Great advice as always! 🙏🏾
Who else is starting their channel in 2020?
Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching!
I'm definitely trying this. I need to take a couple portraits of folks at the office, and I really don't want to buy any more photography gear.
Great video!
I loved how you mentioned getting laundry detergent and clean clothes with a straight face!
Wow this is a handy tutorial. I never thought of using that stuff. This fits my budget.
I know right because I'm only 11 and love photography but can't spend like $5000
A great set of options to enable a budget level studio. This video would have taken a lot of time and effort, thanks Jay! Putting together a backdrop this weekend!
very creative ideas. i'm going to make mine. i love backdrop idea to use white wallpaper on the wall permanent. thank you sir
Glad you found it helpful. Share some of your images with us.
I enjoyed this - great enthusiasm.
Great for starters - Good ideas about intensity of light and how to use it.
For many of the negative comments before me I suggest those writers look at some of the more advanced vids - maybe there is something there for you.
Maybe the frames built would be more durable for transporting but sadly too bulky to cart around. My kit is used at venues and offices so will stick to the purchased stuff.
McGyver of photography...you rock! thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching, Joe.
I liked how you explained everything! Very interesting! 👍🏼
Dude the stryofoam and bankers box looked like they worked good! Just have to make sure you turn the lights off.
Wow great timing with this vid! I'm actually getting ready to buy a wall mount setup for 3 rolls and this sounds way better than the kit I was going to buy!
Kudos, this is amazing. Thank you for showing such ingenuity.
Hi Jay! Thanks for the video. Very inspiring DIY theme here! :)
I believe longer distance from light source to diffusion does give you less directional light, contrary to what was said in the video around 13.30.
This is great and very helpful video. Salute! salute! salute!
That was just what I needed, thanks!
Glad I could help, Cindi!
Thank you this is a very helpful video. The soft box projects are golden for me!
great video as always
Hi. That was very instructive and inspiring. If people are looking for entry level lights, I would suggest the Yonguo YN300 Air - these thin LED panel lights go from Tungsten to Daylight, are small, but if you have three of them, you can get a good lighting set-up going.
Yongnuo is a great brand, but there is also a great new affordable LED panel that has RGB capabilities made by Intellytech called the LiteCloth LC-160RGBW - 2’x2’
Thanks sir me and my brother and uncle want to make it and because of you the wish will come truth
Nice video and very fun to watch. I like the advice for the backdrop, walls, and blinds. The lighting part though very fun to watch wasn't really well thought through. You even mention that in the end.
I would advise just using the clamp lights and use harsh light in the beginning. Or bounce from walls and ceilings for softer light.
that 300w lamp gonna burn something down heheh
This is so cool ! Thank you for the amazing insights. Would like to know more
Glad you found it helpful. You might find some more videos you like here:
th-cam.com/users/TheSlantedLenssearch?query=home+studio
i must say that you are an inspiration thanks
This is great! Now I feel like I can do more with my small apartment space. :)
This is the video ive been looking for.
Hope you found it useful. Good luck with your setup!
I am watch your videos in Azerbaijan !!! Thanks !!!
Can i get working visa in azarbhaijan
That's really cool.
WOW! I loved it! Loved your sense of humor as well! TY for a job well done! Looking forward to watching more videos and will follow you on FB as well!
Mona Smith Thank you so much, Mona! We're so happy to have you as part of the Slanted Lens.
I really like this tutorials
This is great!!
Thanks Craig! Watch our newest videos here: th-cam.com/video/sH451ZK0RCk/w-d-xo.html
Love tour work J P! Keep it up, I've seen a few of your videos, I notice and really like your confident easy going professional attitude and how you clearly explain what your talking about. Loving this cheap DYI studio video! Chur Chur!
Thanks Jason! Glad you find them helpful.
My problem is not being sure of light placement . This is an awesome video because it shows anyone that it can be done with DIY lighting . I have an Alien B800, wish I had use the DIY lights before I got them at least.
Look at the Laws of Light playlist on this channel. It will help with placement.
Cool video and very informative
u rocks..
just that executives, and other intellectuals wanna see gear that kicks ass..
My first soft box was made with a broken styrofoam cooler & some metallic cardboards inside, I still have it and works well.
Cool DIY light ideas!
Glad you like them! Hope you can apply some of what you learned!
Now that is learning while having fun. Really great video for a broke people who wanted a setup! Amazing.
I really like the laundry detergent box softbox idea for $15... Plus I get laundry detergent! 👍. Definitely can be a fire hazard but, it'll only be on when I use it.
Creative ideas . Thank you for your efforts
Really helpful video and tip's
Hope your fire insurance is paid up to date! I would recommend using those coiled florescent bulb instead of incandescent bulbs. Much less heat.
I think i got all the tips we need from this one video here. I knew my empty detergent bucket would come in handy oneday. Now when im at work as a cleaning lady 💃welp lets just say ill never look at a box or bucket the same again. Flashing flashing liiights 👀💕🎶💃
Thanks for watching! Check out our videos on setting up lights next: th-cam.com/video/31yj-NdzHBQ/w-d-xo.html
this is great. Thanks teacher!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
use led bulbs
soft white or cool white will have the kelvin rating on the box so you can adjust the white balance to your camera settings
Don't forget to post a disclosure that you assume no responsibility for someone setting the house on fire. Ya never know, buddy! But I wont. lol. I love your videos and than you for taking the time to teach us!
THANKS! Gave me a great idea for a tan!!
I love Slanted Lens tutorials, but there are so many things wrong with these DIY lights. Obviously, there's no heat escape holes in any of them, but also consider that the plastic light sockets that are on those clamp lights are only rated for 60 watts, not 300. You would need a ceramic socket to safely accommodate those bulbs. These lights are safety hazards from top to bottom. The only way to make these designs safer is to use LED bulbs and make some air holes in the boxes.
Actaully, when they catch fire the holes burned through then could be considered heat escape holes. Not sure I'd go for the Amazon blackout curtains. They're fairly cheap at Wally world now and very common.
thanks for sharing your knowledge and ambition, great ideas
this has given me some great ideas
stuart dillon Great to hear!
Love it! Amazing channel! Can't wait to see what else you guys come out with.
I Love these videos. Thank you
This is awesome!
In regards to controlling the temperature of the light (cool shades with fluorescent and warm with incandescent), what would you recommend? Should I try to control it with the types of bulbs I buy or not bother and just take care of it post-processing?
Definitely usually easier to do things at the time of shooting rather than in post. You especially want to avoid mixed lighting temps.
Fantastic!
What are you using for the diffuser material? Is that just wax paper?
Thanks.
amazing video, thank you, i was looking for these kind of ideas for a home studio for so long, and finally i got brilliant ideas to start :)
This was very informative thanks
SARA P You're welcome!
Great tips!
Thank you!Thank you!I really need this!
This is so great!
Thanks!
So helpful! thx buddy great video and very usefull :-)
Great video 👍.
I use the same softbox concept, and you can control the light spilling from it buy painting latex primer on the inside of the styrofoam, then a spray adhesive once that dries, and finally applying the cheapest thinnest aluminum foil that you can buy at a dollar store or deals. it would also help to contain and direct some of the Heat... Of course, nowadays one could use LED lights.
That's a smart idea with the latex primer! But it's true- LED's work as well!
This helps me alot I love this video. Thank you, This helps take away spending money to rent a studio and my apartment has high ceilings so this is perfect.
GREAT VIDEO!!
love your creatively!
Thanks!
I LOVE your work you are really creative on everything but specially photography, you give really good tips and ideas but I have a question CAN YOU MAKE A TUTORIAL ON HOW TO MAKE THE STAND FOR THE BACKDROP (NOT THE ONE ATTACHED TO THE WALL) ,always keep the good work! PLEASE REPLY , THANK YOU