That stand itself is probably upwards of $150 :) Photography, esp studio photography is always expensive, so saving up with a bit of cardboard is hardly felt.
Yes the card board isn’t expensive but the creativeness is just the tip of the iceberg. You still need the basic equipment: light sources, modifiers, stands (standard and boom) and don’t forget the wide aperture lense that doesn’t come cheap. A great video nonetheless!
Yeah, it's such a great tip to use inexpensive materials to make a great shoot. Only thing though, is that it had me thinking (and realizing) that I "only" needed 3 x Godox Ad300's or 200's, 3 x tripods for the lights, 3 x softboxes, 1 x snoot, 1 x trigger, 1 x camera and some standard equipment as SD-cards, backup batteries for the lights and cameras etc.... So suddenly I realized, that the ”inexpensive setup” wasn’t quite as inexpensive as I thought in the beginning 😉 But hey, most of us photographers do need an excuse to purchase new equipment… mine is, that I’ll wait buying the equipment “next year” 😉
The longer I live, the more I realize I don't know and how much your videos help me to continue to grow. Thanks so much for all you do for us, Gavin. The world of photography is a better world with you in it. Thanks so much. Huie D. (Bay California)
Star burst filter!! I remember buying one in 1978……used it on everything….. birthday candles, street lights, glittery dresses etc……loved it to bits……..
You are one of the craftiness people I have ever seen when it comes to photography. Endlessly entertaining whilst teaching these techniques _ you always inspire me. Thanks for all your hard work. Cheers
Yet another fantastic idea to try in the future. Just ordered my parts for a light strainer/blaster to try out with one of your previous videos with the silver walls.
Super session and images. Loved the restrained use of Starburst filter and also the introduction of Light Strainer Mark III. Well done ! Happy New Year to Everyone !!!
That's like the box my collapsible background came in, who knew that the box would be a more versatile background and gobo that the expensive thing inside. Annoyed I recycled it now. Gavin thank you for all the great content this year, looking forward to all your great ideas in 2024.
OMG you are so talented, creative and resourceful. when I lost my studio I had to go back to shooting in my small apt space...it can be done..my absolute favorite teacher. When are you coming to Adorama again?
You are by far my most popular RUclipsr. It so happened to be that I got myself a starlight filter myself a few weeks ago. Perhaps you could demonstrate the effect of black mist filters with various strength in a future video.
This a very good idea for different looks on portraits... maybe black foamboard would do the job and avoid that amount of reflected light. Thanks for your great videos!
Brilliant - I was just looking for fun ideas! Beautiful photos ❤️ if possible pls ask Chloe where to buy something similar to her outfit/cape, I love it 🙂
I don't think I've used a starburst filter since the early 80's! The Cokin ones. Threw them all away about 10 years ago. Started to but some by mistake (an eBay bid that I won but didn't really want, just trying to up the price) earlier this year. Damn you, Hoey. You've started me off again...
The last set up as a background with smoke would look cool. Would probably make little shafts of light. I have a peg board in my studio ive been thinking of trying that with for very symmetrical points of light.
An interesting idea Gavin. I have cardboard, lights and a camera, now I just need a Chloe! BTW, did Santa bring that new flash meter? Happy New Year to you and Sam.
Gavin for the last technique, you would probably get more directional light without cranking the ISO by replacing the snoot with a fresnel head, which converts a larger cone of light to parallel rays rather than throwing away the angled light the way a snoot does. Happy New Year!
Since you asked for comments: I wonder if a little smoke in the last setup would give beams of light behind Chloe. ...or maybe a constant light in the earlier setup with shutter drag while zooming would look radiant. I think I can afford to try this one myself. Thanks!
You listed the products you used in the video but where did you get that hole puncher. Lol. Great idea on the cardboard background you could use any type of design on it and try different things maybe put a gel on it to change up the colors a different pattern of holes maybe even a little smoke for light ray's. Lots of cool little ideas.
Spoiler alert... I filmed a short "bonus tip" for an IG Reel that took this idea to a more colourful conclusion. Coming to my IG feed before the end of 2023 😉
I've been playing with my star filter to shoot Christmas lights this year - perhaps you could do a portrait shoot demo like that in future. I certainly had fun with it this year! And now I'm going to find a big piece of cardboard to play with!
You have the best tutorials Gavin❤ They are so fun to try in studio. I might have missed the answer to this but how were you shooting 1/4000th of a second? Did you have a filter on your lens or were the lights on continuous light? Thanks for your creativity!
Hi Susie. The only filter I had on was the starburst effect filter for the 2nd look. To work at 1/4000th sec I press the HSS button on my transmitter. If you have spare 10 minutes this video will explain why and how HSS flash works ruclips.net/video/mRF7ocz8K5E/видео.htmlsi=tKLHAZcZGFZDfPkC
This video is the proof that it does not take expensive gear to be creative. Fantastic video, thank you for that. Cheers.
That stand itself is probably upwards of $150 :) Photography, esp studio photography is always expensive, so saving up with a bit of cardboard is hardly felt.
100%
Yes the card board isn’t expensive but the creativeness is just the tip of the iceberg. You still need the basic equipment: light sources, modifiers, stands (standard and boom) and don’t forget the wide aperture lense that doesn’t come cheap.
A great video nonetheless!
Yeah, it's such a great tip to use inexpensive materials to make a great shoot. Only thing though, is that it had me thinking (and realizing) that I "only" needed 3 x Godox Ad300's or 200's, 3 x tripods for the lights, 3 x softboxes, 1 x snoot, 1 x trigger, 1 x camera and some standard equipment as SD-cards, backup batteries for the lights and cameras etc.... So suddenly I realized, that the ”inexpensive setup” wasn’t quite as inexpensive as I thought in the beginning 😉
But hey, most of us photographers do need an excuse to purchase new equipment… mine is, that I’ll wait buying the equipment “next year” 😉
The final picture needed 3 strobes with modifier. I would argue that 's expensive.
The longer I live, the more I realize I don't know and how much your videos help me to continue to grow. Thanks so much for all you do for us, Gavin. The world of photography is a better world with you in it. Thanks so much.
Huie D. (Bay California)
Thanks for the kind words Huie and BTW, it works both ways... I owe the photography world and all of you in it so very much 😊
Gav for the win again. Always finding simple thing to create something unique. Definitely one I’ll be giving a go :)
I tried the starlight idea with the filter and it worked great!
That's awesome. Thanks for the comment 👍
Thanks Gavin! This is definately the best posible use of the leftover packaging from the Christmas season! 🤩
The best medicine on any given day is watching/learning from Gavin. Season's Greetings mate 🎄🎅
Chloe's best makeup look - absolutely amazing
Finally Gavin talks about bokeh 😊
Every video from Gavin is just magic!
So glad to have you back! You've inspired many of our club's tech Tuesday sessions
great video Gavin, interesting effect and good results Well done.
Thanks John 👍
Excellent stuff Gavin and Chloe. You're going to have to get another trademark now. The Brooklyn reflector has new competition.
How does Gavin keep blowing this channel up with fun and funny options!
Star burst filter!!
I remember buying one in 1978……used it on everything…..
birthday candles,
street lights,
glittery dresses etc……loved it to bits……..
You are one of the craftiness people I have ever seen when it comes to photography. Endlessly entertaining whilst teaching these techniques _ you always inspire me. Thanks for all your hard work.
Cheers
I was tinkering with this idea for a while now, but for a themed shoot.
Still marvelous work Gavin Hoey.
Sounds like a great idea Marcus, there's lots of ways to take these simple ideas and expand them into a theme 👍
Great tips, I'm definitely trying them out (that b-roll of Gavin smashing the cardboard had me laughing so hard 😆)
It’s ALWAYS the amazing Chloe. 😆
Been warching all of gavin videos the past couple days, love the content.
Awesome video, as always, Gavin. The cardboard stabbing bits of the video were hilarious
I found the cardboard stabbing very therapeutic 😂
Another awesome video! Always look forward to Thursdays
Thanks Brett. Next Thursday is LIVE!
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Fantastic! I am going to try this. When I see a Gavin Hoey video pop up I give it a like before watching since I know that it will be stellar.
Oh my goodness, Gavin, I haven't seen your videos in years. You're looking great.
Welcome back, you've missed LOTS of content and yes I also lost a few lbs (found a few of the lost ones recently too!)
@@GavinHoey that’s fantastic I still go back to your texture wrap video occasionally. The one where you wrapped the Union Jack on your hand.
Another great idea creating video from Gavin! Thanks for all you do Gavin and please keep the videos coming.
Genius Gavin!!.
As always great video!
Great video as always Mr Gavin , greetings from the colonies (new England)
Gavin is the best and another fun video!
Thank you Gavin for another very clever technique and how-to video.
Great use of Xmas boxes
Hopefully you have plenty of those to choose from 😉
You are a Bad Mannn. I luv your videos, creativity, and knowledge.
This is such a great way to be creative. Love it!
Great video very creative I did something similar myself but I use little LED lights in the background!
Really enjoyed this... Thank you so much Gavin, Chloe and All ❤
This is brilliant! Thanks Gavin and happy new year!
Nice idea! Everyone has packaging materials at the moment 🙂
That was cool! Will def try it out. Thanks, Gavin!🎉🎉🎉
Really clever and creative idea. Great video.
As usual, a truly inspiring video with some clever ideas. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!
Hallo Gavin, super nice background😊
This is SO simple yet versatile! Cannot wait to do some creating with one of my own.
As usual a great video ...many thanks...inspirering ❤
Gavin é sempre um show no mundo da fotografia. Parabéns!!!
Another enjoyable video Gavin, with beautiful images as always 👍🙂
Thanks Paul 👍
Great photo session as always hope to see many more
Nice inexpensive tip. Thanks for posting 👍
Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Fabulous as always 👍
thank you - it is fun - happy new year everyone
Gavin, you are a wizzard! 🙌🙌💪💪
Love this...simple, cheap, and fun!
Hi Gavin. Thanks for every technique that you teaching, it amazing how whit simple things you take beautiful photos. Thanks
Yet another fantastic idea to try in the future. Just ordered my parts for a light strainer/blaster to try out with one of your previous videos with the silver walls.
So creative and fun! Fantastic job by you guys.
Super session and images. Loved the restrained use of Starburst filter and also the introduction of Light Strainer Mark III. Well done ! Happy New Year to Everyone !!!
Thanks Alan. It would have been very easy to over do the starburst effect, so I appreciate that comment greatly 👍
Great walkthrough!
This is AWESOME! The skill you exhibit is amazing. I will definitely be making use of this is my own home studio as well.
Happy New Year Gavin!
Brilliant idea 👏👏
Always a great idea for us to try out! Thank you Gavin. Wishing you and your whole team a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year in 2024 and beyond.
Great ideas
Loved this! You give me the inspiration to keep trying new, fun lighting techniques with my clients! Happy new year to you all!
If you have a go then I'm genuinely thrilled. That's why we do this!
Another awesome video. I will probably take more thought about cardboard boxes before I throw them out 🙂
Here's a fun fact Patty... I kept had that cardboard hidden away for over three months, just so I could use it for this video!
Incredible idea!!!
Really enjoyed this one Gavin, thanks for sharing :-)
thank u so much, this is so helpful, regards from colombia
Gavin, you're fantastic, yet another useful video presented in such an inspirational and enthusiastic way. Thank you!
Interesting. I will try this. Putting colored gels on the light would be fun, especially having the model's clothing color coordinate with the gels.
That's like the box my collapsible background came in, who knew that the box would be a more versatile background and gobo that the expensive thing inside. Annoyed I recycled it now. Gavin thank you for all the great content this year, looking forward to all your great ideas in 2024.
Blimey... I think it actually WAS the box a collapsible background came in!!!!
Thank you for all the valuable content you and the team have bought to us. Wish you and the team an even more creative 2024! Your lessons are awesome!
OMG you are so talented, creative and resourceful. when I lost my studio I had to go back to shooting in my small apt space...it can be done..my absolute favorite teacher. When are you coming to Adorama again?
Excellent video. 🙂
You are by far my most popular RUclipsr. It so happened to be that I got myself a starlight filter myself a few weeks ago. Perhaps you could demonstrate the effect of black mist filters with various strength in a future video.
Adding it to my "to do" list now :)
Great video Gavin
Thanks Kirsty 😊
@GavinHoey your very welcome and a happy New year to you too
This a very good idea for different looks on portraits... maybe black foamboard would do the job and avoid that amount of reflected light. Thanks for your great videos!
And a happy new year
Brilliant - I was just looking for fun ideas! Beautiful photos ❤️ if possible pls ask Chloe where to buy something similar to her outfit/cape, I love it 🙂
Well done!
This is just too cool.
Great video!
This is bangin!
I don't think I've used a starburst filter since the early 80's! The Cokin ones. Threw them all away about 10 years ago. Started to but some by mistake (an eBay bid that I won but didn't really want, just trying to up the price) earlier this year. Damn you, Hoey. You've started me off again...
That all sounds VERY familiar... apart from the ebay bit 😉
The last set up as a background with smoke would look cool. Would probably make little shafts of light. I have a peg board in my studio ive been thinking of trying that with for very symmetrical points of light.
Thank you for a great idea video
An interesting idea Gavin. I have cardboard, lights and a camera, now I just need a Chloe! BTW, did Santa bring that new flash meter?
Happy New Year to you and Sam.
So good!
Great video, thanks a lot Gavin 🙏. So this is the studio version of the light strainer, the first one is the mobile version 😉😂
More Light Strainer meets Brooklyn Reflector 🤣
When a repeatedly stabbed piece of cardboard becomes a starry night background, you're probably watching Gavin Hoey. Thank you for this!
Gavin for the last technique, you would probably get more directional light without cranking the ISO by replacing the snoot with a fresnel head, which converts a larger cone of light to parallel rays rather than throwing away the angled light the way a snoot does. Happy New Year!
That sounds plausible but I don't own a fresnal head to test the theory. .
Fun and easy.
Since you asked for comments: I wonder if a little smoke in the last setup would give beams of light behind Chloe. ...or maybe a constant light in the earlier setup with shutter drag while zooming would look radiant. I think I can afford to try this one myself. Thanks!
Vous êtes un génie !
You listed the products you used in the video but where did you get that hole puncher. Lol. Great idea on the cardboard background you could use any type of design on it and try different things maybe put a gel on it to change up the colors a different pattern of holes maybe even a little smoke for light ray's. Lots of cool little ideas.
Spoiler alert... I filmed a short "bonus tip" for an IG Reel that took this idea to a more colourful conclusion. Coming to my IG feed before the end of 2023 😉
I've been playing with my star filter to shoot Christmas lights this year - perhaps you could do a portrait shoot demo like that in future. I certainly had fun with it this year! And now I'm going to find a big piece of cardboard to play with!
What do you use to record the camera screen?
You have the best tutorials Gavin❤ They are so fun to try in studio. I might have missed the answer to this but how were you shooting 1/4000th of a second? Did you have a filter on your lens or were the lights on continuous light? Thanks for your creativity!
Hi Susie. The only filter I had on was the starburst effect filter for the 2nd look. To work at 1/4000th sec I press the HSS button on my transmitter. If you have spare 10 minutes this video will explain why and how HSS flash works ruclips.net/video/mRF7ocz8K5E/видео.htmlsi=tKLHAZcZGFZDfPkC
Awesome
Good video lot of good tips . But Gavin where in the UK can we get Flashpoint EQ looked on the web and nobody is selling Flashpoint in the UK
Flashpoint is a US thing, so if you're ever in NYC pop into the Adorama store.
I’m surprised for the last part of the shoot you didn’t put smoke in there
thanks!
nice video