@SJ Square Photography I own too many strip boxes but they are IMO an underused modifier! I think I'll make a video at some point where I only use strip boxes...
I think you are right. A product might not be useful to everyone but hearing how a photographer uses it can stir creativity. We all need a creative push at times.
@Sebastian Bereś I agree 100% about the softer highlights and unfortunately I didn't touch on that enough in the video. It really is a selling point for the modifier if someone were to use it for headshots like I do. I am planning to make a more in-depth video about using this for headshots, I'll be sure to touch on it there. As always, thanks for your support!
@Dean Charles Anthony II thanks big homie, I appreciate you. Real talk, get a strip bro, it really is a different tool in the arsenal to switch things up.
Thanks for the info I was considering that stripbox when I was looking at them for my portrait work but I didn’t see the purpose for it having the arc… but now I know thanks a lot I will keep that in mind when I need to do headshots…. Adarama should make you a Glow Ez Lock ambassador 🤣🤣🤣
Maaaaaan @MPPhotography I'm trying to get me a sponsorship hahaha, but for real, definitely consider a strip next time you do a headshot, it's less contrasty on the sides of the face which I tend to lean towards with my headshots, and it's much easier than setting up v-flats or reflectors on each side. Time savings = $$$
Very cool Think Outside The (Soft)Box With The Glow EZ Lock ARC Strip guide video. It does look interesting and slightly different than one of your other Softbox. Surely it is designed for a specific kind of photoshoot. Great video.
@Infinite One Productions much appreciated good sir, your support never goes unnoticed. I tried to find SJ's vids that have it in but he has too many videos now and I gave up LOLOL.
That's a good question @Karl Mullings that I wish I could answer, but I've never shot with any Profoto modifiers. What I can tell you is that when using this ARC strip with the deflector plate, it yields a very nice quality of light that wraps around the subject quite nicely. These have been my go-to for headshots as of late.
Sooo, my answer isn’t clear-cut @silentsnipe215. The Glow ARC won’t wrap the light around the subjects face as much as the Eyelighter would, but I personally think the fill from the Glow ARC would appear more natural. I personally don’t love the look from the Eyelighter and I don’t like the catchlight either. It comes down to personal preference, both would get the job done.
Do they have a grid attachment? I cannot seem to find one. I shoot dramatic sports portraits and would love a grid. So I was thinking of getting the larger grid and see if it fits the softbox.
Sadly they don’t, and that’s my main downside with this. There’s no lip on the perimeter to attach a grid to, so using one from somewhere else won’t work. In order to make it work, you’d have to add some velcro strips inside the strip to attach the diffusion to, then you could attach a grid to the already existing velcro. I think the issue, however, would be the center - the grid would bunch up there and probably block a big portion of the light.
I have to be honest @Nikko Arnado, I hardly use these things, LOL. But, when I do grab one, it's usually the 14x48 as I rarely need the bigger size and the smaller one is easier to use in tighter spaces. I typically use these for headshots but there's only a certain lighting/look that I would use this, and I don't go for that look for most clients.
@@lenoregee5686 well, strip boxes aren't necessarily a heavily used modifier for portraits (rim/separation light, yes, key light, no), so this curved one will be even less used. To be honest I haven't used mine a that much, it's more of a specialized modifier for me.
I've had this for a while but haven't used it yet. This was great to see your way of using it. What's the link to your boy's channel? I'd love to check it out. Thanks!
Here's a couple of his most recent vids where he used it. I know he had a video where he used it during an alley shoot, but I can't find that video now. ruclips.net/video/JlwjQ_EJMuU/видео.html ruclips.net/video/r86E6afA2bY/видео.html
@@Lucy-dk5cz indeed and I feel that’s put them in an awkward position. Folks who buy Glow modifiers typically do so cause they’re cheap. Folks who would spend $250+ on a modifier would be more likely to go with Westcott, Broncolor, Profoto, or even Cheetah because of the perceived better quality and the lack of obnoxious branding.
Great video, have you used it to get the arch light in the eye that photographers try and get. I was thinking that it could be used just like the Westcott Eyelighter 3. Put it directly under the models face and then having to facing up and you might get the same results. Just wonder what your take on this would be. Love the videos btw.
Thank you @Andrew Walls, I appreciate the kind words. To answer your question, I don't think it would deliver the same catchlight (or lighting) as the Eyelighter. The Eyelighter has a pretty aggressive arc whereas the Glow EZ Lock is much more subtle. The Glow catchlight looks much like a regular stripbox.
A nice bit of this video is with the soft box under his chin and I must say it looked great just bouncing light on the jawline on Anthony. I’m gonna try it when mine arrives, it’s my purpose for purchasing. I need to control the light.
@Kalai arasan although BTS videos are helpful, how I utilize this modifier may not make sense for others and their workflow, but I will add this to my list of videos to make. Thanks for your suggestion.
Thank you my brother! I shoot the Buffalo Black Achievers every year, including the official Headshots. Each year I try to use something slightly different, and improved, while achieving the goals of my clients. I was thinking an arc reflector for lower face shadows which is a challenge without more lights etc.; but they are bulky and not versatile so stripboxes comes to mind. I use Glow like you and my mind is made up! Thanks again keep up the great work!
When I seen that arc I immediately though of a few usecases, headshots being number 1! Great video may have to experiment haha!
@TMIDD it would be LEGIT for your set up! Go buy it NOW! :-D
YES SIR, GIVING A GOOD OL FASHION TALK ON THE ONLY STRIPBOX I OWN! LOL I ENJOYED THE INFO, AND VIDEO!
@SJ Square Photography I own too many strip boxes but they are IMO an underused modifier! I think I'll make a video at some point where I only use strip boxes...
I think you are right. A product might not be useful to everyone but hearing how a photographer uses it can stir creativity. We all need a creative push at times.
You are absolutely right @AP Studios, I love hearing other photographer's perspectives!
Good walk through a very interesting product! In comparison photos, it definitely had nicely softer highlights on the chicks.
@Sebastian Bereś I agree 100% about the softer highlights and unfortunately I didn't touch on that enough in the video. It really is a selling point for the modifier if someone were to use it for headshots like I do. I am planning to make a more in-depth video about using this for headshots, I'll be sure to touch on it there. As always, thanks for your support!
Great Video. Been debating using a strip soft box to switch up from only using octoboxes.
@Dean Charles Anthony II thanks big homie, I appreciate you. Real talk, get a strip bro, it really is a different tool in the arsenal to switch things up.
Thanks for the info I was considering that stripbox when I was looking at them for my portrait work but I didn’t see the purpose for it having the arc… but now I know thanks a lot I will keep that in mind when I need to do headshots…. Adarama should make you a Glow Ez Lock ambassador 🤣🤣🤣
Maaaaaan @MPPhotography I'm trying to get me a sponsorship hahaha, but for real, definitely consider a strip next time you do a headshot, it's less contrasty on the sides of the face which I tend to lean towards with my headshots, and it's much easier than setting up v-flats or reflectors on each side. Time savings = $$$
Very cool Think Outside The (Soft)Box With The Glow EZ Lock ARC Strip guide video. It does look interesting and slightly different than one of your other Softbox. Surely it is designed for a specific kind of photoshoot. Great video.
@Agnetha LaDuff it's definitely a different type of modifier but I enjoy using. Thanks for commenting!
That’s a pretty cool design and a neat way to use it. If I start buying modifiers, I may never climb out of that rabbit hole.
@Jim Worthington don't start!! LOL! Once you buy one, next thing you know, you'll end up like me having 20+ of them.
@@AnthonyToglife 😂
Great explainer vid. Now I gotta watch all SJ's videos again to find the one he used the Arc on lmao. As always thanks for the content.
@Infinite One Productions much appreciated good sir, your support never goes unnoticed. I tried to find SJ's vids that have it in but he has too many videos now and I gave up LOLOL.
Thanks for the review
How is the light quality between these and the profoto strip.
That's a good question @Karl Mullings that I wish I could answer, but I've never shot with any Profoto modifiers. What I can tell you is that when using this ARC strip with the deflector plate, it yields a very nice quality of light that wraps around the subject quite nicely. These have been my go-to for headshots as of late.
I wanted to do headshots with a eye lighter reflector would the arc be a better option to go with? To be able to control the light
Sooo, my answer isn’t clear-cut @silentsnipe215. The Glow ARC won’t wrap the light around the subjects face as much as the Eyelighter would, but I personally think the fill from the Glow ARC would appear more natural. I personally don’t love the look from the Eyelighter and I don’t like the catchlight either. It comes down to personal preference, both would get the job done.
Great info!
Thank you @Iveth D, I appreciate you watching.
Do they have a grid attachment? I cannot seem to find one. I shoot dramatic sports portraits and would love a grid. So I was thinking of getting the larger grid and see if it fits the softbox.
Sadly they don’t, and that’s my main downside with this. There’s no lip on the perimeter to attach a grid to, so using one from somewhere else won’t work. In order to make it work, you’d have to add some velcro strips inside the strip to attach the diffusion to, then you could attach a grid to the already existing velcro. I think the issue, however, would be the center - the grid would bunch up there and probably block a big portion of the light.
@@AnthonyToglife darn! Okay, thanks for the reply! Happy New Year! ;)
Yo Anthony which one do you use more: 14x48 or 16x60? It would be great to hear your thoughts on how they compare
I have to be honest @Nikko Arnado, I hardly use these things, LOL. But, when I do grab one, it's usually the 14x48 as I rarely need the bigger size and the smaller one is easier to use in tighter spaces. I typically use these for headshots but there's only a certain lighting/look that I would use this, and I don't go for that look for most clients.
@@AnthonyToglife thanks for the honest feedback brotha. I went ahead and picked up the magbox 36 stripboxes instead
Hi, I have searched a lot and can't find images with this strip box only the one video with the pixapro arc, Glen Norwood UK.
@Lenore Gee are you saying you'd like to see some images with this strip?
@@AnthonyToglife yes would like to buy one but find very few examples
@@lenoregee5686 well, strip boxes aren't necessarily a heavily used modifier for portraits (rim/separation light, yes, key light, no), so this curved one will be even less used. To be honest I haven't used mine a that much, it's more of a specialized modifier for me.
I've had this for a while but haven't used it yet. This was great to see your way of using it. What's the link to your boy's channel? I'd love to check it out. Thanks!
Here's a couple of his most recent vids where he used it. I know he had a video where he used it during an alley shoot, but I can't find that video now.
ruclips.net/video/JlwjQ_EJMuU/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/r86E6afA2bY/видео.html
Here's another:
ruclips.net/video/TIQg7Q8qmcc/видео.html
Do you own any of the grand series from adorama? Limited information on them out there
@Lucy I do not and I would imagine the price point of that series makes it prohibitive for a lot of people.
@@AnthonyToglife they are more expensive than the regular modifiers yet far cheaper than Broncolor or Profoto
@@Lucy-dk5cz indeed and I feel that’s put them in an awkward position. Folks who buy Glow modifiers typically do so cause they’re cheap. Folks who would spend $250+ on a modifier would be more likely to go with Westcott, Broncolor, Profoto, or even Cheetah because of the perceived better quality and the lack of obnoxious branding.
@@AnthonyToglife agreed! They trying to target to wide of a market
Great video, have you used it to get the arch light in the eye that photographers try and get. I was thinking that it could be used just like the Westcott Eyelighter 3. Put it directly under the models face and then having to facing up and you might get the same results. Just wonder what your take on this would be. Love the videos btw.
Thank you @Andrew Walls, I appreciate the kind words. To answer your question, I don't think it would deliver the same catchlight (or lighting) as the Eyelighter. The Eyelighter has a pretty aggressive arc whereas the Glow EZ Lock is much more subtle. The Glow catchlight looks much like a regular stripbox.
A nice bit of this video is with the soft box under his chin and I must say it looked great just bouncing light on the jawline on Anthony. I’m gonna try it when mine arrives, it’s my purpose for purchasing. I need to control the light.
Without practical class its not much understand so pls do video BTS of using the product
@Kalai arasan although BTS videos are helpful, how I utilize this modifier may not make sense for others and their workflow, but I will add this to my list of videos to make. Thanks for your suggestion.
That might work well for product photos where the item is small enough to sit inside the arc
@Evocati absolutely! I'm looking to dabble into product photography just for the heck of it and I definitely plan to use this modifier to start out.
Thank you my brother! I shoot the Buffalo Black Achievers every year, including the official Headshots. Each year I try to use something slightly different, and improved, while achieving the goals of my clients. I was thinking an arc reflector for lower face shadows which is a challenge without more lights etc.; but they are bulky and not versatile so stripboxes comes to mind. I use Glow like you and my mind is made up! Thanks again keep up the great work!
I definitely use this modifier a TON when doing headshots these days @pictureperf!