Wow! I hope beginners know how much practical work went into this 3 minute video. So much knowledge and information here to reference & come back to! Thank you. 💪💡😁
Great video mate! My favourite from the list is definitely the lantern, but I prefer to use very big umbrellas, with a layer of diffusion sheet. I wold love to see some good quality umbrellas made by Aputure!
2 questions: 1. What stands do you recommend for booming a light fixture? Would you be able to support a 120d on a boom arm like that, or do you use something smaller for those purposes? 2. Any tips for disassembling the 6090 soft box? It was just enough of a fight to assemble it. And I need to disassemble for storage but finding that even more difficult.
1. I'd recommend the Avenger Combo stands (or similar) as they're super stable. Than a Avenger Junior boom D650 to actually boom it. This is a setup that you can use for heavier lights as well! 2. Nope. It's a fight for sure. Maybe get a Light Dome instead, as they're super quick to setup. I feel like the 6090 is more for studio work that will be assembled for ever, haha
I love the huge dome, and the 90cm dome. For filming in tighter spaces (and budgets) I might get the 60x90 box and the chinese lantern. Both would be very versatile and cover a lot of scenarios. And what was that light-stand you used for the lantern?
What light stand would you recommend for being stable enough to hold the bigger parabolics? I know steel would be nice and heavy, but I'm curious how "light" of a light stand can do the job. With sandbags, of course!
I'd just go for a Combo stand. Like this one: www.bbplight.nl/contents/en-us/p7664_Manfrotto-Chrome--Stand,-3-sections---Leveling-Leg---007CSU.html (Dutch site)
I have rather limited space, do you think a 60cm softbox (ML60+AD-S60S) is enough for soft light for a talking head, or is that a bit too small? - What would you say is the max distance for soft-ish light, 1m, or should I really try to get it closer?
This is great, really enjoyed it. Random question though, do you by any chance know what focal length you were at for the intro/outro sections of the video?
I like the lantern for lighting video podcast environments where there are multiple people. I like the softness of the book light but you gotta have power. Thanks for making this video and sharing your perspective. The biggest takeaway for me wasn’t the lights. It was the different looks you got as you moved the light around. Many people should pay close attention to this and realize how you can get a totally different feel by just moving the light around.
Spot on show and tell, Sjoerd. Split diagram and effects pics clear and instructive. Could not find the follow up to your statement that your preferences have “changed” - from what? Perhaps I missed it, even though I watched the vid twice. Viewers would find that relevant, IMO, especially if they are currently using your old preferred lighting. Thought you might have afforded a female model instead of DIY variety😊. Nice carpet. Cheers!
I think I messed up by purchasing a 120. I will mostly use it in medium / small spaces. Oh well.. We'll see what happens, I'll get creative blocking the light 🤷♂
leerzame video weer Sjoerd, kun je eens een item wijden aan stabilisatie.. Catalist browse / prepare, Gimbals.. Easy rig..(oke dat is niet echt stabilisatie..maar het helpt mij wel enorm) voor run and gun laat ik mijn statief graag in de auto... :-)
00:40 - Now THIS is the way how cinematography/ lighting guide videos should teach their setups! Specs and all views are clearly visible!! Normally other lighting videos, the dudes just show us talking heads and expect learners to 'imagine' what they're explaining
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Wow! I hope beginners know how much practical work went into this 3 minute video. So much knowledge and information here to reference & come back to! Thank you. 💪💡😁
Glad it was helpful! Means a lot to hear this mate!
Absolute no nonsense video, as has always been expected of you. Thank you for being real and professional
Thanks for this super kind comment!
Straight to the point and great comparisons. Really helpful seeing the illustration where the lights are too.
Awesome video sjoerd!
Thanks a lot Paul!
@@SjoerdWess pleasure buddy!
Loved it Sjoerd! This will be incredibly useful when I get a proper studio one day!
Cheers buddy!
I have yet to come across a video like this! Wonderful job, and very informative!!!❤🔥
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video mate! My favourite from the list is definitely the lantern, but I prefer to use very big umbrellas, with a layer of diffusion sheet. I wold love to see some good quality umbrellas made by Aputure!
That would be amazing yes. Perhaps they’ll make one next!
Great comparison, man. Thanks for putting this together for us. I like most of all the lantern with a “mini skirt “ 😁
That’s definitely a great one. I was surprised!
Another banger video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Roland!
2 questions:
1. What stands do you recommend for booming a light fixture? Would you be able to support a 120d on a boom arm like that, or do you use something smaller for those purposes?
2. Any tips for disassembling the 6090 soft box? It was just enough of a fight to assemble it. And I need to disassemble for storage but finding that even more difficult.
1. I'd recommend the Avenger Combo stands (or similar) as they're super stable. Than a Avenger Junior boom D650 to actually boom it. This is a setup that you can use for heavier lights as well!
2. Nope. It's a fight for sure. Maybe get a Light Dome instead, as they're super quick to setup. I feel like the 6090 is more for studio work that will be assembled for ever, haha
Very nice video… I’m considering parabolic 120 or 90, what do you think?
Both great! Id go for the 90
Question, are you supposed to always have your ISO at 100 when you have control over your light setup?
No. Because that limits your cameras dynamic range. Search for your camera base ISO level and keep it at that level as much as possible
Softboxes never get boring. Which one did you like best?💡
The booklight for sure!
Appreciate this being concise and to the point. Thanks!
Thanks a lot!
What size is the chimera?
180x180 cm!
I love the huge dome, and the 90cm dome. For filming in tighter spaces (and budgets) I might get the 60x90 box and the chinese lantern. Both would be very versatile and cover a lot of scenarios.
And what was that light-stand you used for the lantern?
We used a combo stand!
What light stand would you recommend for being stable enough to hold the bigger parabolics? I know steel would be nice and heavy, but I'm curious how "light" of a light stand can do the job. With sandbags, of course!
I'd just go for a Combo stand. Like this one: www.bbplight.nl/contents/en-us/p7664_Manfrotto-Chrome--Stand,-3-sections---Leveling-Leg---007CSU.html
(Dutch site)
Good stuff -- thanks for doing this comparison 👌
No worries! :-)
I have rather limited space, do you think a 60cm softbox (ML60+AD-S60S) is enough for soft light for a talking head, or is that a bit too small? - What would you say is the max distance for soft-ish light, 1m, or should I really try to get it closer?
More than enough dude! That will work just fine!
Hello :) Do you think there is a difference between an octa 100cm and 120cm?
Verrrry little!
@@SjoerdWess thank you :)
This is great, really enjoyed it. Random question though, do you by any chance know what focal length you were at for the intro/outro sections of the video?
50mm! Thanks a lot dude!
I like the lantern for lighting video podcast environments where there are multiple people. I like the softness of the book light but you gotta have power. Thanks for making this video and sharing your perspective. The biggest takeaway for me wasn’t the lights. It was the different looks you got as you moved the light around. Many people should pay close attention to this and realize how you can get a totally different feel by just moving the light around.
Thanks a lot man! Glad you found it useful!
Spot on show and tell, Sjoerd. Split diagram and effects pics clear and instructive. Could not find the follow up to your statement that your preferences have “changed” - from what? Perhaps I missed it, even though I watched the vid twice. Viewers would find that relevant, IMO, especially if they are currently using your old preferred lighting.
Thought you might have afforded a female model instead of DIY variety😊. Nice carpet. Cheers!
I might have missed that part, Paul! Ha. Sorry!
Hey! Thank you very much for that video! Do you recommend the Godox SL 100 Bi Color Light with the Aputure 90 Parabolic Softbox?
I definitely do recommend. Great light and softbox!
I think I messed up by purchasing a 120. I will mostly use it in medium / small spaces. Oh well.. We'll see what happens, I'll get creative blocking the light 🤷♂
Still a good choice. A 90cm para isnt as expensive these days, so might be a good extra :-)
Gracias.
De nada!
leerzame video weer Sjoerd, kun je eens een item wijden aan stabilisatie.. Catalist browse / prepare, Gimbals.. Easy rig..(oke dat is niet echt stabilisatie..maar het helpt mij wel enorm) voor run and gun laat ik mijn statief graag in de auto... :-)
Interessant topic for sure! Ga eens kijken of ik hier iets over kan maken!
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00:40 - Now THIS is the way how cinematography/ lighting guide videos should teach their setups! Specs and all views are clearly visible!! Normally other lighting videos, the dudes just show us talking heads and expect learners to 'imagine' what they're explaining
Glad you're seeing this mate! Exactly what I've been thinking :-)