Thank you! I’ve struggled for years with getting the rods out. In 10 minutes, you have solved years of struggle and frustration. I cannot thank you enough!!
I tried this a few times on my new large octobox. Could not get it to work. Thought about giving up and then… Bam…your instructions clicked! Just like that it worked. Went to the next rod which came out easier. And then the others just were almost effortless because the tension that was there at the outset just wasn’t there anymore. My goodness what a relief. I have a photo shoot in the morning and this just saved my sanity. Thank you. Thank you.
OMG thank you! No instructions in the bag - what kind of manufacturer does that??!! You made it so easy to put together - I would have had no hope without you. Thank you ❤
I got the Bowens softbox and with no instructions it was an utter mystery on how to get it set up. Utterly relieved to have found your 'how to' - I had it put together in minutes. THANK YOU!😃
Brilliant! I was flummoxed by the lack of instructions for my new Godox SA-30 softbox (30x30cm 11.8x11.8in) as an accessory to my Godox S30 light. It's a smaller cousin to yours, and it has a similar assembly and tear-down. No way I was going to get the job done without your video. I appreciate your insights, specifically the optional use of the inner white liner and the value S-Type speedlight bracket.
We were fighting with three people against this thing without getting more than three of these rods disassembled. And now I did it in under a minute all by myself. Thanks a lot!
THANK YOU!!! I left my softbox assembled because I couldn’t get the rods out. Your video helped tremendously and I was able to disassemble my softbox in 5 mins!!!
Thank you!! I've had a giant soft box fully assembled in my living room for months because I had no exigence or idea how to disassemble it, but now I do, and it's back in the closet until next time I need it. 🥰
One of the most useful videos on RUclips I've ever seen - I thought I would have to store this octabox fully assembled for life - your trick is just like magic!
Ma première fois de commenter une excellente vidéo qui vient de sauver de cette souffrance depuis 3 ans . Mes employés se force avant de tout faire. Si je ne trouve pas des personnes je n'arrive jamais à tout faire ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for this instructional video!! I just received my Godox 47” softbox and I remembered the last softbox I ever owned that I had to assemble... it took me two days!🙄 I laid out all of the pieces while I watched you put yours together and took apart. So happy to say “I GOT IT!!”
Same here. I have the same large octobox. Was just about to give up even with these instructions and then low and behold my 6-7 try just worked. I am so happy.
This video was exactly what I needed! I struggled assembling my first softbox and couldn't figure how to disassemble it...now I'll give it a second chance! Thanks!
Oh man,thank you very much.I nearly return mine.In fact is one of the best softbox,probably most people dont recomend because of how difficult it is to assembly it.I really do appreciate buddy.I wish i could subcribe twice.Thank you man.
Everything this man said is the easiest way to setup, with one minor addition. The 1st layer of diffusion attatched very straight forward. However, You need to look for the split in the seams, in the 2nd layer of diffusion, which is where the rods go, and remember to place it low if you are attaching the grid. Otherwise you'll waste tons of time wrestling with velcro. I t's an easy thing to miss half way through setup. Also make sure you have the bowens mount (the part with 3d squares shapes around the circle) outside of the softbox. Otherwise you'll need to pull it all apart and start from scratch. That said, this is a solid explanation. Especially that bit on removing rods. This technique applies to all softbox setups. But yeah, great job. - Q
Good job - You should be working with Godox. They should have your services to support their product. I've had problems with these where I wanted to return these boxes until I saw your video - thanks!!!!
Been searching for hours for a good setup/breakdown. I have a square box, but it was the same concept. I put two rods in 1/2 and the other in 2. worked perfectly.
Thanks man. This is not how every soft box is, so I was confused when I got this from Adorama. I appreciate your video, giving me the confidence that I wasn’t breaking it.
You are awesome! My left arm is in a sling and couldn't be used so I used my left arm/hand and feet. I could not have done this without your video. It was so difficult but I did it. So glad I am subscribed to your channel.
Awesome thanks for the help, I thought I was stuck with a forever box and it would never come apart again unless I broke it, your method worked perfectly
Thank you so very much for this video. Perfect illustrated. Had problems to find out myself how to ensemble it, but now it all became so easy after this.
My hands are killing me but it is together. This was so incredibly helpful and you are right - I couldn't find it anywhere else. Instructions would be so great. My outter white screen isn't fitting perfectly - will have to work with that to make it smooth but I don't think I'll ever take it apart now. lol
Thank you so much for your help. I was getting so annoyed trying to set this up with no directions. It definitely felt like I was going to rip or break something.
Firstly, thanks! Second, what are the '3' holes for? Third and lastly, my bowens mount came set in the number/rod frame reversed. The 4 set screws were front-facing, so I went ahead and put it together the first time that way. But seeing you put it together with that frame facing the light makes way more sense. I wonder why it came reversed?
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Thank you so much! I was ready to throw it out the window.
LMAO.. Not, out the window!? I hope that you stuck with it!
I second ur thought
😅
I’m at that point now
Myself as well
Thank you! I’ve struggled for years with getting the rods out. In 10 minutes, you have solved years of struggle and frustration. I cannot thank you enough!!
Same :) I have just brut forced them for several years. I have to try this :)
I tried this a few times on my new large octobox. Could not get it to work. Thought about giving up and then…
Bam…your instructions clicked! Just like that it worked. Went to the next rod which came out easier. And then the others just were almost effortless because the tension that was there at the outset just wasn’t there anymore.
My goodness what a relief. I have a photo shoot in the morning and this just saved my sanity. Thank you. Thank you.
THIS VIDEO WAS GODSENT. Thanks so much! I had my softbox permanently setup because I was intimidated in dismantling it. Didn't know it was THAT easy!
legit - you are the mvp on this. bought this with no instructions. put in the wrong rod and couldnt figure out how to take it out. mvp
You have NO IDEA how grateful I am for you and this video!!
Why cant i upvote this video 5 times? It saved my life twice now. Once when i assembled them and now when i disassembled them.
OMG thank you! No instructions in the bag - what kind of manufacturer does that??!! You made it so easy to put together - I would have had no hope without you. Thank you ❤
I got the Bowens softbox and with no instructions it was an utter mystery on how to get it set up. Utterly relieved to have found your 'how to' - I had it put together in minutes. THANK YOU!😃
You prevented me murdering my softbox, while trying to dismantle it. You have saved her life! 👍
COULD NOT HAVE ASSEMBLED OR DISSEMBLED WITHOUT U!!! MUCH APPRECIATION FROM THE UK!!
Thank you, I wonder why godox didn’t give instruction to set up their softbox. I believe this video helped a lot of people.
They think you can read their mind
Brilliant! I was flummoxed by the lack of instructions for my new Godox SA-30 softbox (30x30cm 11.8x11.8in) as an accessory to my Godox S30 light. It's a smaller cousin to yours, and it has a similar assembly and tear-down. No way I was going to get the job done without your video.
I appreciate your insights, specifically the optional use of the inner white liner and the value S-Type speedlight bracket.
I searched for instructions inside the box... and found nothing. You just allowed me to make use of it. Many, many, many thanks!
We were fighting with three people against this thing without getting more than three of these rods disassembled. And now I did it in under a minute all by myself. Thanks a lot!
Genius! Spent forever trying to take mine apart. It took seconds once I'd watched this. Easy when you know how.
Thank you so much. I could not for the life of me take this apart and I was so frustrated. Took it apart easy with your instructions.
THANK YOU!!! I left my softbox assembled because I couldn’t get the rods out. Your video helped tremendously and I was able to disassemble my softbox in 5 mins!!!
Wow less than 3 mins and I had the rods out!!! Years of taking up too much space! I should have been looked for this video!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much! I just managed to disassemble my 55 inch!
Thank you!! I've had a giant soft box fully assembled in my living room for months because I had no exigence or idea how to disassemble it, but now I do, and it's back in the closet until next time I need it. 🥰
Thank you for the breakdown aid. I can't get mad at Godox for not including instructions because once you've done it, it feels like just common sense.
Omg! You are the Man! Thank you so much for this. Why godox doesn’t have instructions blows my mind. Thank you!!!
Glad you spared me learning about that disassembling before I started.
One of the most useful videos on RUclips I've ever seen - I thought I would have to store this octabox fully assembled for life - your trick is just like magic!
Lol god bless you for making this. Two years later and I have a different godox soft box and your advice still works like a charm
Ma première fois de commenter une excellente vidéo qui vient de sauver de cette souffrance depuis 3 ans . Mes employés se force avant de tout faire.
Si je ne trouve pas des personnes je n'arrive jamais à tout faire ❤️❤️❤️
omg best video ever!!! I looked at it for 3 days not even knowing where to start, loved the honesty!! ahah
Thanks for this instructional video!! I just received my Godox 47” softbox and I remembered the last softbox I ever owned that I had to assemble... it took me two days!🙄 I laid out all of the pieces while I watched you put yours together and took apart. So happy to say “I GOT IT!!”
Same here. I have the same large octobox. Was just about to give up even with these instructions and then low and behold my 6-7 try just worked. I am so happy.
This video was exactly what I needed! I struggled assembling my first softbox and couldn't figure how to disassemble it...now I'll give it a second chance! Thanks!
He took the words out of my mouth I was definitely on the verge of returning it.
i can’t express enough how helpful this video was🥹thank you!
I just buy a new godox softbox and I don't have any idea how to set it up.Thank you soo much. I found this video very useful.
thank you.. i struggled at first but when i watched your video, everythings gets into places!
I put this together and before i even tried to disassemble it I searched...and found this. thank you, you saved me from frustration :)
Thanks for these instructions, borrowed from a friend and didn't know what to do, your video saved my shoot.
Oh man,thank you very much.I nearly return mine.In fact is one of the best softbox,probably most people dont recomend because of how difficult it is to assembly it.I really do appreciate buddy.I wish i could subcribe twice.Thank you man.
Thank you! I couldn't have assembled mine without your video. Once again, many thanks!
Brilliant! Easy when you know how...I nightmare when you don't! Thank you SO much.
The pen trick is everything 🙌🏼
Thank you! I just got mine from a camera store and surprisingly found no instructions. It was a smooth setup following your video.
Everything this man said is the easiest way to setup, with one minor addition. The 1st layer of diffusion attatched very straight forward.
However, You need to look for the split in the seams, in the 2nd layer of diffusion, which is where the rods go, and remember to place it low if you are attaching the grid. Otherwise you'll waste tons of time wrestling with velcro. I
t's an easy thing to miss half way through setup. Also make sure you have the bowens mount (the part with 3d squares shapes around the circle) outside of the softbox. Otherwise you'll need to pull it all apart and start from scratch.
That said, this is a solid explanation. Especially that bit on removing rods. This technique applies to all softbox setups. But yeah, great job.
- Q
Good job - You should be working with Godox. They should have your services to support their product. I've had problems with these where I wanted to return these boxes until I saw your video - thanks!!!!
This is two years later after your comment and I am in the same shoes. I totally agree!
Just discovered an easier way to release it while watching this! Press down on the rod and release the fabric side - slide it out! Thanks!!
Dude, by far the best video on this but I am definitely returning this has to be something easier on the market haha
this legitimately just saved my shoot. testing out my new 47in for a headshot session next week and i was LOST. thank you 🙏🏼
Been searching for hours for a good setup/breakdown. I have a square box, but it was the same concept. I put two rods in 1/2 and the other in 2. worked perfectly.
Thanks a lot. You saved me from returning this soft box. 😍
Thank you so much for the tip on breaking it down. It's so easy and doesn't take any strength. You saved my hands :)
Thanks man. This is not how every soft box is, so I was confused when I got this from Adorama. I appreciate your video, giving me the confidence that I wasn’t breaking it.
Thank you so much for this! I was staring at my softbox in total confusion. You solved my case!
You are awesome! My left arm is in a sling and couldn't be used so I used my left arm/hand and feet. I could not have done this without your video. It was so difficult but I did it. So glad I am subscribed to your channel.
Thank you I’ve been searching all over and couldn’t find a video tutorial for this. Seriously thought I was breaking my soft box kit lol
Not many instructions? There were none! Appreciate this video.
same here. wtf)
This was SO helpful! I was also wanting to return mine 😂 it is STIFF. I’ve used soft boxes before and this one is tough. Thank you for this!!
This video was so helpful especially the disassembly part. I cannot thank you enough
Awesome thanks for the help, I thought I was stuck with a forever box and it would never come apart again unless I broke it, your method worked perfectly
Thank you so much for taking the time to do the work Godox should have done. ;-) So grateful!!
thanks!!!! i consume all my energy trying to take the nods outs, until i see this!!!
Thank you so much! Such a helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together to minimise frustration for others! 🙏
I have this exact setup and found this to be very helpful. Glad I'm not the only one who thought this shouldn't be this hard lol!
I was just confused on how to do it, but you really helped me. Thanks. Can show me full video about how use AD 200 or speed lite in it
Much need video. When I put the 2 i have together, I had no idea how to take them down. Thanks!
Thanks so much for the instructions as it saved me tons of frustration. Super helpful.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!! I HAD TROUBLE TO TAKE DOWN MY SOFTBOX!!! really appreciate for sharing!!!!
Thank you!!! I bought the same item and couldn't take it apart! I stored it fully assembled! Will now go back and give it another try. 👍👍👍
Thank you so very much for this video. Perfect illustrated. Had problems to find out myself how to ensemble it, but now it all became so easy after this.
THANK YOU!!! Godox should be paying you for making this video! If it wasn't for you there would be lots of returns..
Thank you so much because Godox didn’t even have the decency to add instructions in the box.
Dude it's literally 100 times easier and faster this way wtf. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you.
Thx for the disassembly tips and instruction bro. I would have left it taking up rooms in my living room if I have not come across your vid
My hands are killing me but it is together. This was so incredibly helpful and you are right - I couldn't find it anywhere else. Instructions would be so great. My outter white screen isn't fitting perfectly - will have to work with that to make it smooth but I don't think I'll ever take it apart now. lol
You just made my day easier. Thank you!
Thank you dude ! A lot of help i was already about to cry
Great tip on how to break it down and remove that first rod. Thank you!
Thank you so much, this was easy to follow and understand. Works exactly as explained. Keep making practical videos.
Sweet!
Mine was a different manufacturer, but the pockets were the exact problem. Thank you!
Can u film a video of u putting on a gel filter on it? Love your video!
Thanks! Super helpful. I was wracking my brain how to make this easier!
You are an angel here on earth. Thank you!!!
Great tutorial, thank you. You're right, those inserts were so small that I had to use the pen method
This is God send. The frustration I had when I saw that there were no instructions
saved this for future reference. thank you for making this vid!
This saved me a lot of time. Thank you good sir
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful.
This softbox was a pain to assemble.
Watched this video on 12/01/2022.
Your video is such a huge help! First time setting this up and I just finished it. Thank you!!
saved my life bruh ~didn't know how to take it down without ur help :D
You're a great help. This channel is very helpful and inspiring
Thank you for this!! Is it normal for the rods to be a little bend after taking them out?
God bless you man! I was fighting against a 140cm Octa and about to give up.
Thanks heaps man for this tutorial. You are a legend.
Thanks a Million for showing how to pack it down.
This video saved my day. Thank You so much.
Im glad im not the only one who gets frustrated when assembling and dismantling soft boxes 😂
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I literally was just staring at it in the floor cussing because I couldn't get it apart to store it lol
You’re a legend, thanks for this video 👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks for the video, very helpful. I hate this softbox though. I there a better option?
Thank you so much for your help. I was getting so annoyed trying to set this up with no directions. It definitely felt like I was going to rip or break something.
Thanks dude, now I can get started shooting!
Firstly, thanks! Second, what are the '3' holes for? Third and lastly, my bowens mount came set in the number/rod frame reversed. The 4 set screws were front-facing, so I went ahead and put it together the first time that way. But seeing you put it together with that frame facing the light makes way more sense. I wonder why it came reversed?