I love umbrellas, particularly the Glow ones. They come in 33", 41" 51" and 65". A good bit of the reason that light wasn't too soft is that you have that light really close to the interior of that umbrella. You're not filling the umbrella. You essentially made it a smaller modifier, which made the light harder. You were right when you said higher aperture lol.
Guy, Your videos are amazing. I have been taking pictures for a while but i made the decision to get better at the quality of my work a couple of years ago. So I have been devouring instructions like yours on my journey from taking pictures to photographing people. Thank you for taking your valuable time to teach us the art of photography and not trying to hype a product that we don’t need at this time in our photography journey. Keep us the great work!
hi i started doing video shooting and my issue is the settings kindly assist me on the settings i use nikon d7100 on iso shutter aperture and kelvin settings i like your work am a big fun thanks
Yes, you can. However I move my light further back to prevent hot spots and because I’m not only lighting my subject, but also my backdrop. I wanted an even exposure on the backdrop and subject.
@@guyxphoto okay got it. Doing the other way would have required a diffusion sock on the umbrella and a separate light on the backdrop or move the model closer to the backdrop to not have that fall off. Inverse square law.
The one thing I just don't like is the highlight of the flash in most subjects forehead. Is there a technique to reduce that during the shot? I already know how to do it on software but I want it straight out of the camera
I would recommend using a softer light diffuser. It will minimize that hotspot. You can also fine tune this by aiming the light in a slightly different direction. Every diffuser will have a hot spot. Learning where to aim that hot spot will help. You can also shoot the images a bit underexposed and then bring up the details of the shadows later.
It’s just the generic one from Amazon. You don’t need any special brand. Some brands may be more durable but they all do the same thing. Just be more careful when tightening and adjusting the cheaper brands.
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I also like how your model is so patient with you 😄💯
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I love umbrellas, particularly the Glow ones. They come in 33", 41" 51" and 65". A good bit of the reason that light wasn't too soft is that you have that light really close to the interior of that umbrella. You're not filling the umbrella. You essentially made it a smaller modifier, which made the light harder. You were right when you said higher aperture lol.
Guy, Your videos are amazing. I have been taking pictures for a while but i made the decision to get better at the quality of my work a couple of years ago. So I have been devouring instructions like yours on my journey from taking pictures to photographing people. Thank you for taking your valuable time to teach us the art of photography and not trying to hype a product that we don’t need at this time in our photography journey. Keep us the great work!
Thank you for doing these videos brotha. They are a huge help
You got it bro! Glad to help
Good stuff, keep shooting and sharing young brother!
Loving these educational series! Just found your channel! I would like to ask if there will be a series pertaining to retouching?
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how to light a full body portrait videos... big ups bro
Coming soon! I’ll definitely take note and make a video on that.
Been following on the gram for a while. Great content and pacing bro 💪🏾. Keep ‘em coming.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Great stuff
Thanks for this bro. Love the content.
Do you mind making a video of how to light large backgrounds? Thanks again 🙏🏾
Sure thing! I’ll make sure I do a video on that.
This is great
hi i started doing video shooting and my issue is the settings kindly assist me on the settings i use nikon d7100 on iso shutter aperture and kelvin settings i like your work am a big fun thanks
Hi, awesome video bro. Just a question, wouldn't you be able to use less power from your flash by moving it closer to subject? also making it softer.
Yes, you can. However I move my light further back to prevent hot spots and because I’m not only lighting my subject, but also my backdrop. I wanted an even exposure on the backdrop and subject.
@@guyxphoto okay got it. Doing the other way would have required a diffusion sock on the umbrella and a separate light on the backdrop or move the model closer to the backdrop to not have that fall off. Inverse square law.
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Where do you typically keep your kelvin in studio around 5000K? 52000k
Great question. It varies every shoot. Every skin tone and outfit is different and the camera will
React a read each scene differently so it’ll come down to your eye/preference to
The one thing I just don't like is the highlight of the flash in most subjects forehead. Is there a technique to reduce that during the shot? I already know how to do it on software but I want it straight out of the camera
I would recommend using a softer light diffuser. It will minimize that hotspot. You can also fine tune this by aiming the light in a slightly different direction. Every diffuser will have a hot spot. Learning where to aim that hot spot will help. You can also shoot the images a bit underexposed and then bring up the details of the shadows later.
@@guyxphoto thank you man. I just subscribed to your channel. you have great content.
What brand and size is your eye lighter reflector?
It’s just the generic one from Amazon. You don’t need any special brand. Some brands may be more durable but they all do the same thing. Just be more careful when tightening and adjusting the cheaper brands.
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I was wondering if the light is softer when placed closer to the model in a clamshell shoot