I loved the problem-solving aspect of this video Mark. Most demos are done with all the right equipment available, but it’s very helpful to see you making the most of what you had. Love your work Mark - take care in your travels 😀
I agree with Stephen Elder's comment below. This is a great example of both the fundamentals of lighting as well as using what you have available. Thanks for the instruction.
It was nice to see a pro using what most of us have to use and still showing how to get great shots and not having a studio full of the expensive gear then showing us their shots. Keep the episodes coming as they are very informative.
Thanks. I think everyone's travels have been adversely affected. I did get stuck for most of the year... www.markonabike.com/2020/07/quarantined-in-argentina/
Awesome video, you have proved to be a nice photographer by making the maximum use of the optimum resources and also its very glad to see an alternative chosen by you and explained so easily.
Excellant, as always. Mark, can you do a video on pupil size? What do you think is more appealing, large pupils or smaller? Women used to put belladonna in their eyes to make their pupils larger, which was considered beautiful at the time. In photography we can control the ambiant and modeling light to change the pupil size, but I have never heard anyone talk about this.
Welcome back to North America Mark, although I’m guessing you’d prefer to be on the road on your KTM. Nice images too. I think the issues with the Profoto BD have a lot to do with their recessed flash tube design. The deflector disk is too far away to prevent direct flash spill from the tube, the Profoto ProHead Plus strobe head with the exposed flash tube likely provides better light from their DB. Another option would be to have a translucent deflector like the original BD design, Mola and the Speedotron BD are of this concept.
Welcome home. Will you be doing any DIY set designs? I know you did the corner wall with a window. I like to see sets made from dense sheet foam as they carry at big box hardware stores? Kind of like what Thearter or church Plays do or even Movie set do with foam.
Great job sir, please I will like to the know the speed u are using with each of the aparture. Not all of us have the light mitre . Secondly may I know if u reduce or increase ur light beam?
Great video, but to me the lower light was a bit on the bright side. I think if it were me I would have set it to f8 or maybe a little bit stronger. Glad to see you were able to may it back to the states as well.
Normally, yes. If you have a specific aperture setting you want to use. Since I was ok from f/8 to f/11 I didn't mind just changing my camera to match my flash power. Either way works depending on your needs.
When using that huge softbox underneath, and especially contrasted with the relatively small size of the key light, you went from a reduced shadow under the chin, to washing her chin and face out. You can't even see the definition of her chin. Either a strip box underneath, or gridded if using lights. IMHO
The pictures are beautiful, but the plywood backdrop looks terrible with the deep field. I feel like it might be cool at f/1.8-4 but being so detailed it just looks cheap.
I disagree with you, it's totally possible use a wider aperture, and not have the ambient light get in your "way", the shutter speed is what will affect the most in that, I love to shoot at 5.6 or around that area in studio, so you can blur a little of the background, but not exaggerate on that.
Classic clamshell needs much larger modifiers both top and bottom almost facing up at each other with a tilt to subject of only a couple of degrees. The beauty of the light comes from the extremely 'feathered' light. This set up is fine but a bit harsh. IMHO
I loved the problem-solving aspect of this video Mark. Most demos are done with all the right equipment available, but it’s very helpful to see you making the most of what you had. Love your work Mark - take care in your travels 😀
She is gorgeous Mark ‼️😍
Thank you! 😊
Welcome back! Glad you paid us a visit.
I am glad you have Mark and other instructors that are very good. Great courses.
OMG. I'M IN LOVE. SYDNEY IS GORGEOUS. WELCOME BACK MARK
😊 tried it, i got some amazing results
The legend has returned.
Welcome back to "The Zone", Mark. You've been away a long time.
Good to see you back, Mark!!
As always, gorgeous work Mark and Model
I really enjoy the classes from Mark. Great tips.
Welcome to Phoenix. Enjoy the nice weather.
Love your lighting videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I will be doing more headshots tomorrow (been awhile) and this refresher has been very helpful!! Thanks so much!
love this video. great model
I agree with Stephen Elder's comment below. This is a great example of both the fundamentals of lighting as well as using what you have available. Thanks for the instruction.
Thanks, Ed!
Welcome back and Thank you. Missed you and I miss living in Phoenix
welcome back Mark. Great images and lovely model
amazing model ! great pictures !
God this model is s beautiful....
It was nice to see a pro using what most of us have to use and still showing how to get great shots and not having a studio full of the expensive gear then showing us their shots. Keep the episodes coming as they are very informative.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you very much, informative and really useful.
💥 Something tells me that these absolutely beautiful portraits were the result of more than just great lighting. Great work as always, Mark.
Welcome back to the US hopefully your travels haven't been too adversely affected
Thanks. I think everyone's travels have been adversely affected. I did get stuck for most of the year... www.markonabike.com/2020/07/quarantined-in-argentina/
Thank you very much for this sharing, sir. Photographer is about shoot and re-shoot. It's a long process for the short result. I like it.
Welcome back for a bit Mark Wallace.
Thanks!
Stunning 👏👏
Awesome video, you have proved to be a nice photographer by making the maximum use of the optimum resources and also its very glad to see an alternative chosen by you and explained so easily.
Very good information, thank you 🙏
That was really helpful thank you
I love the no frills videos that you make. Soooooo inspiring and helpful to my craft. Thank you Mark.
You make it look easy!
Fantastic images guys 👏👏
Excellant, as always. Mark, can you do a video on pupil size? What do you think is more appealing, large pupils or smaller? Women used to put belladonna in their eyes to make their pupils larger, which was considered beautiful at the time. In photography we can control the ambiant and modeling light to change the pupil size, but I have never heard anyone talk about this.
I'm a fan of small pupils so we can see the color of the eyes. But, I think it really comes down to personal preference.
Thank you!
Awesome
All problems i face trying to take portraits in a limited space This has answered a lot of questions Great video
Welcome back to North America Mark, although I’m guessing you’d prefer to be on the road on your KTM. Nice images too.
I think the issues with the Profoto BD have a lot to do with their recessed flash tube design. The deflector disk is too far away to prevent direct flash spill from the tube, the Profoto ProHead Plus strobe head with the exposed flash tube likely provides better light from their DB. Another option would be to have a translucent deflector like the original BD design, Mola and the Speedotron BD are of this concept.
Exactly right. I usually use this dish with my Acute 2 heads that are similar design as the pro heads. I ride a BMW GS. 😉
Thanks for a nice tutorial, Mark. Did you keep both lights at f/11? Why not power the lower light 1 or 2 stops down?
Welcome home.
Will you be doing any DIY set designs? I know you did the corner wall with a window.
I like to see sets made from dense sheet foam as they carry at big box hardware stores?
Kind of like what Thearter or church Plays do or even Movie set do with foam.
Grate Video . . .
Great video!
Great job sir, please I will like to the know the speed u are using with each of the aparture. Not all of us have the light mitre . Secondly may I know if u reduce or increase ur light beam?
Another simple and enjoyable photo shoot... however, I´m missing your Leica M in these shoots.
My M is down in Colombia waiting for my return. 🙂
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Nice
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Hi, Always like your teachings and have used it for my Star Trail photograph. Kindly highlight What if I do not have a light meter.
Maybe I missed it but I was looking for what power setting you were using on your scroll thank you
What is the lighting color temperature? Everything looks amazing!
5200K
Great video, but to me the lower light was a bit on the bright side. I think if it were me I would have set it to f8 or maybe a little bit stronger.
Glad to see you were able to may it back to the states as well.
Or even a little lower… One stop lower doesn't deepen the shadows much. 1.5-2 stops would get a little more dimension that's also filled in!
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How goes it Mark! Welcome back to AZ. Hey, what studio is this? I'm also in Phoenix AZ, and I haven't seen this place before.
Blok Studio. Link is in the description of the video. It’s a great place!
A wok with a hole... ok I will transform my wok to a b-dish...😂🤣👍👍👍👍🤗
so what was the setting numbers you had each ProPhoto lights dialed into?
butterfly ? everyone else calls it clam shell still love you thought
the small Profoto softbox..whats size is? because it doesnt appear in the list Mark
Great video, what lens are you using?
Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP UHD 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera with FE 28-70mm Lens
Instead of adjusting the F numbers isn't it more likely to adjust your flash power? Or am i incorrect
Normally, yes. If you have a specific aperture setting you want to use. Since I was ok from f/8 to f/11 I didn't mind just changing my camera to match my flash power. Either way works depending on your needs.
Nobody suggested using a darker background to begin with?
When using that huge softbox underneath, and especially contrasted with the relatively small size of the key light, you went from a reduced shadow under the chin, to washing her chin and face out. You can't even see the definition of her chin. Either a strip box underneath, or gridded if using lights. IMHO
aperture controls the amount of flash. Shutter controls the amount of ambient light
In the studio using strobes there should be NO ambient light visible so the shutter speed is to reduce camera shake.
why not just use the softbox as a reflector.
he said, because it gives a little more control
The pictures are beautiful, but the plywood backdrop looks terrible with the deep field. I feel like it might be cool at f/1.8-4 but being so detailed it just looks cheap.
what caera and lense are used here?
Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP UHD 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera with FE 28-70mm Lens
loved it but i would have moved the light back just a few inches, she's getting hot spots on her nose and forehead.
I disagree with you, it's totally possible use a wider aperture, and not have the ambient light get in your "way", the shutter speed is what will affect the most in that, I love to shoot at 5.6 or around that area in studio, so you can blur a little of the background, but not exaggerate on that.
The shutter is limited by sync speed when using a studio strobe. This strobe did not have high speed sync, so that was the limit.
Classic clamshell needs much larger modifiers both top and bottom almost facing up at each other with a tilt to subject of only a couple of degrees. The beauty of the light comes from the extremely 'feathered' light. This set up is fine but a bit harsh. IMHO
Sure glad that wasn't an unhumble opinion LOL