I've got and use both square and round. I also pay attention to the indoor/window-outdoor/sun aspect of the catch light shape. The aspect of better controlling the falloff is also very important to me, and is another reason I prefer a square soft box indoors. One thing that seems to be true in my use is that a round softbox (mine have more spars than a genuine "octabox") seems to be able to withstand more physical punishment because more spars catch a fall or bump...there is less stress on any one spar.
We use mostly Octa soft boxes for key lights. We also use strip lights for rim lights. Would love to see a video about strip boxes and also soft box placements. Ashley’s were pretty offset from the subject and that would make for a great video.
Owning a square godox 80x80cm and a, triopo octa 90cm which I got abt 4 months ago I find myself loving the octa more. I meanly use the square godox as hair or fill light. The catchlight from the octa, s best to me
Thanks for this! You just made up my mind for what to get. I currently have a huge umbrella that I can use outside and I'll get a rectangle soft box for inside : )
The 2x3 looks like it has a hot spot compared to the Octa. Was there a plate installed in the Octa? I typically use an Octa because of the falloff and the catch lights...
I have always been using semi-big octas and never really asked myself why (except for the traditional catchlight topic). One thing I have noticed though is that when in tighter spaces such as office portraits on location they tend to spread a LOT of light. The wrapping can sometimes be too intense (even with flagging) and the models face start to loose shape. Will try regular softboxes and see if the falloff can be more defined and eaiser to control with feathering.
I shoot mostly portraits and use the octa the majority of the time. I have all the octa sizes and love hem. I use them for my video work as well. Love the double diffusion.
In certain situations where talent is against a wall and light is the same ( creating gradient ) rectangular flushes with wall and will serve …. each situation demands a tool as long as you know what are you doing.
@@WestcottLighting so what if I impatiently bought an “tulip” godox 80cm soft box. Should I return and go for the umbrella or can I still make do with the square shape softbox for outdoor photography?
Forgive my ignorance but a square is not 2x3 and a square does not have two orientations. If you are going to refer to the soft box as a square then use a square, not a rectangle 2x3.
There's 2 dark rectangles top is thin and bottom is thick with a very thin/skinny line separating it which is or has become a internet modem with 2 antennas Day 10 of Ramadan?
Why can't we have someone with the proper English pronunciation? Instead of calling it "CHO{PBOX} " we would prefer English as it is spoken by the British.
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I've got and use both square and round. I also pay attention to the indoor/window-outdoor/sun aspect of the catch light shape. The aspect of better controlling the falloff is also very important to me, and is another reason I prefer a square soft box indoors. One thing that seems to be true in my use is that a round softbox (mine have more spars than a genuine "octabox") seems to be able to withstand more physical punishment because more spars catch a fall or bump...there is less stress on any one spar.
Octas are my go to. Only have one square and haven't used it in a long time!
If you don't use the square softbox then give it to me. 😀
Great video! Short and clear with great visuals. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
We use mostly Octa soft boxes for key lights. We also use strip lights for rim lights. Would love to see a video about strip boxes and also soft box placements. Ashley’s were pretty offset from the subject and that would make for a great video.
Owning a square godox 80x80cm and a, triopo octa 90cm which I got abt 4 months ago I find myself loving the octa more. I meanly use the square godox as hair or fill light. The catchlight from the octa, s best to me
Would love to see a video on maybe a group of six people inside with suggested light placement. Love the straight to the point videos
Nice vid. Thx for posting
Octa is my choice also for a sturdy, tight construction (8 vs 4 rods)
I pick the deep parabolic over the octa. But I agree the square is nice to play over subject, sideway, or even off subject.
Thanks for this! You just made up my mind for what to get. I currently have a huge umbrella that I can use outside and I'll get a rectangle soft box for inside : )
Octa is my favorite boss!
The 2x3 looks like it has a hot spot compared to the Octa. Was there a plate installed in the Octa?
I typically use an Octa because of the falloff and the catch lights...
Thank you 🙏🏾. Awesome explanation.
I like the lines on the square box.
Thanks a lot for pointing out the subtle differences. I prefer my square one, because its easier to packt.
That’s a great reason! Glad you found this helpful
That’s was great. Any chance there will be a comparison between the Octa and MO Beauty Dish?
I have always been using semi-big octas and never really asked myself why (except for the traditional catchlight topic). One thing I have noticed though is that when in tighter spaces such as office portraits on location they tend to spread a LOT of light. The wrapping can sometimes be too intense (even with flagging) and the models face start to loose shape. Will try regular softboxes and see if the falloff can be more defined and eaiser to control with feathering.
I shoot mostly portraits and use the octa the majority of the time. I have all the octa sizes and love hem. I use them for my video work as well. Love the double diffusion.
very nicely done and well explained .... thank you
In certain situations where talent is against a wall and light is the same ( creating gradient ) rectangular flushes with wall and will serve …. each situation demands a tool as long as you know what are you doing.
How do you know when to use which shape when shooting outdoor?
For outdoor scenarios, the octagonal boxes are used to give the most realistic catch lights.
@@WestcottLighting so what if I impatiently bought an “tulip” godox 80cm soft box. Should I return and go for the umbrella or can I still make do with the square shape softbox for outdoor photography?
Forgive my ignorance but a square is not 2x3 and a square does not have two orientations. If you are going to refer to the soft box as a square then use a square, not a rectangle 2x3.
You must be fun at parties.
@@horizonbreakk 😂
"forgive my ignorance" was the most passive-aggressive way possible to start that sentence; well done 🤣
@@horizonbreakk nah op is justified, video creator is not some indie. They had plenty of time to catch the mistake and the fact the didn’t says a lot
There's 2 dark rectangles top is thin and bottom is thick with a very thin/skinny line separating it which is or has become a internet modem with 2 antennas
Day 10 of Ramadan?
What about umbrellas🤷🏿♂️😂
They are a great option too!
Look at her pupils if you had used an LED light that would have made her pupils look normal.
2x3 is not a square
A square softbox has 2 orientations, vertical and horizontal.. what?
she says square but means rectangular, not sure why no one caught this
I'm going to guess that the speaker was nervous.
Why can't we have someone with the proper English pronunciation? Instead of calling it "CHO{PBOX} " we would prefer English as it is spoken by the British.
A rectangle is not a square....who ticks off on these obvious errors ?? please get it right before posting !!
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