That was a very good reminder of studio light setups. Clear, concise and efficient. I also learned that my light meter was able to calculate the ratio in stops between light sources, I'll read the manual next time!
Thank you so much Mark. I recently started following you and have already learned so much from you. Your instructions have all been clear and informative. I'm looking forward to both watching your earlier videos as well as any of your future ones. Again, Thank you.
Thank you very much! There is also the option of using auto-translate in almost any language. You can turn it on in the lower right-hand side of the video on youtube.
Fantastic, thank you! Very simple to understand. It would be great to have a similar video with explanation about what power of lights make the best set up for this 3 light studio lighting.
@@MarkWallaceVideos Thanks! For us setting up studios, what Watt/ seconds power output would work well with which modifier. Which power of light would work well in a studio, or on location (e.g Godox Ad300 is battery powered and portable, Godox AD800 is suitable for studio only?).
Question sir I am placing 4 lights behind my model they are the stadium modifiers on the soft boxes, The question In relation to the key light what power should the stadium lights be?
I'd begin by setting them about 1 stop lower than the key light. Then adjust based on your preferences. Since they are for dramatic effect you can play and adjust until they look the way you want them. It's up to you! Have fun with it.
@markwallacevideos Dear Mr. Wallace, I am watching Lightmeter Videos from you and other Photographers for more than tens of years back in history. I started with a Sekonic L-308 about two years ago. Now I am using the Sekonic L-858D wich is an awesome Tool. Q1): with f 9,0 you still have a Flash Contribution of 100%, so no more Videolights are noticeable. Why are you increasing the Flashpower to f 11? I think you can stay at f 9? Q2): i’ve seen it in the video „how to use a light meter“ about two weeks ago and another video way back in history where you explain the delta EV Function. From my small opinion, it is not necessary to put the first measured value in Memory and fiddle around (put it into and clear). Refer to User Manual of Sekonic L-858D Page 125, english Version. Because when you make the first Measurement it will be set as a Standard Value after you hit the AVE/Delta EV Button as a basic.(without putting it into Memory) The next Measurement, push and hold the Measurement Button will show you of course the Delta EV and so the Flash Ratio. You have to enter more Values into Memory to make an AVE Calculation. The risk is, if you have accidentally more Values into Memory the Delta EV is calculated not from the standard Value but rather from the cal. Average Value. If you switch off the AVE/delta EV Button, the last Measurement will shown. Give it a try, less work for you. Greetings from Austria🇦🇹🇦🇹 Peter
Very good point about the memory button for Delta EV! I'm in the habit of teaching it this way because of some of the older meters that people are still using. But it's probably time to just go with the way it works with all the modern meters. It's so much easier that way. Very good suggestion, thank you!
That's the plan. I've done a lot of live shows on creativeLive and a bunch here on RUclips - but I'm working on a new live series. It just takes a lot of resources to make it happen. If we can keep building the channel it will be possible. :D
This is a great topic for a future video! Bottom line - when using an electronic shutter (even elec 1st curtain) you lose bit depth. You'll have less dynamic range, and a smaller color space. However, you gain a shorter shutter lag, quieter shutter, and a faster sync speed. For me , the trade-off isn't worth using the electronic 1st curtain just to gain that tiny bit of sync speed.
Sir i have a question u used light meeter .can you please make a video without light metter?.i am a wedding photographer.now days we don't carry light metter in real situation.manily wedding.
That was a very good reminder of studio light setups. Clear, concise and efficient. I also learned that my light meter was able to calculate the ratio in stops between light sources, I'll read the manual next time!
hahaha - those pesky manuals. That's why RUclips was invented ;D
You truly are a gifted teacher. Always succinct in your explanations.
Thanks so much, it’s always good to hear. :)
Thank you so much Mark. I recently started following you and have already learned so much from you. Your instructions have all been clear and informative. I'm looking forward to both watching your earlier videos as well as any of your future ones. Again, Thank you.
Great to hear! Welcome to the community!
Hi, the way you explain very easy to none Englesh speakers thank you Sir. 😊
Thank you very much! There is also the option of using auto-translate in almost any language. You can turn it on in the lower right-hand side of the video on youtube.
I am always learning with you Mark, please don’t stop teaching, thanks for sharing.
Good instructor. Like to follow trends and refresh my memory in case needed. Thanks.
Thanks! I have a lot more coming that dives deeper into more advanced topics. Stay tuned :)
Mark, this is such a great video! You really helped me understand the three light setup! Thank you!
Fantastic, thank you! Very simple to understand. It would be great to have a similar video with explanation about what power of lights make the best set up for this 3 light studio lighting.
What do you mean? Are you asking for the aperture values? Or the actual type of lights (watt seconds) to use? Let me know and I’ll try to help out!
@@MarkWallaceVideos Thanks! For us setting up studios, what Watt/ seconds power output would work well with which modifier. Which power of light would work well in a studio, or on location (e.g Godox Ad300 is battery powered and portable, Godox AD800 is suitable for studio only?).
Thank you soooo much!
Amazing information very well delivered. Thank you, so very helpful!
You are so welcome!
High 5 to you both! That was great!
Yay! Thank you!
Very educative and easy to understand. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant video, thank you so much 💐🙏
Thanks for the nice words!
REALLY helpful Mark. thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful! Is youre meter connected synced to all thise flashes ?
@@-OEG yes. It has a radio trigger. Everything works wirelessly.
Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow I learned so much thanks you!!!!!!
glad to help!!! Thanks for the wow factor
Thank you soo much
Welcome 😊
Hi Mark! Are all three lights being used for the flash?
That is correct!
Great Video Mark!
Thanks Ab!
great, if Mark makes now more videos on YT ;-)
More to come!
Question sir I am placing 4 lights behind my model they are the stadium modifiers on the soft boxes,
The question In relation to the key light what power should the stadium lights be?
I'd begin by setting them about 1 stop lower than the key light. Then adjust based on your preferences. Since they are for dramatic effect you can play and adjust until they look the way you want them. It's up to you! Have fun with it.
Here's a (very old) video that does something similar. It can give you some ideas: ruclips.net/video/pmSU9_rdrGA/видео.htmlsi=Z51qXGmI3kFhV0AM
@@MarkWallaceVideos that was cool video lots of editing smoke and lights.
Always so great, brother.
I appreciate that! We need to team up and make a video one of these days!
@@MarkWallaceVideos that would be so much fun!
@markwallacevideos
Dear Mr. Wallace,
I am watching Lightmeter Videos from you and other Photographers for more than tens of years back in history.
I started with a Sekonic L-308 about two years ago. Now I am using the Sekonic L-858D wich is an awesome Tool.
Q1): with f 9,0 you still have a Flash Contribution of 100%, so no more Videolights are noticeable. Why are you increasing the Flashpower to f 11? I think you can stay at f 9?
Q2): i’ve seen it in the video „how to use a light meter“ about two weeks ago and another video way back in history where you explain the delta EV Function.
From my small opinion, it is not necessary to put the first measured value in Memory and fiddle around (put it into and clear). Refer to User Manual of Sekonic L-858D Page 125, english Version.
Because when you make the first Measurement it will be set as a Standard Value after you hit the AVE/Delta EV Button as a basic.(without putting it into Memory)
The next Measurement, push and hold the Measurement Button will show you of course the Delta EV and so the Flash Ratio.
You have to enter more Values into Memory to make an AVE Calculation.
The risk is, if you have accidentally more Values into Memory the Delta EV is calculated not from the standard Value but rather from the cal. Average Value.
If you switch off the AVE/delta EV Button, the last Measurement will shown.
Give it a try, less work for you.
Greetings from Austria🇦🇹🇦🇹
Peter
Very good point about the memory button for Delta EV! I'm in the habit of teaching it this way because of some of the older meters that people are still using. But it's probably time to just go with the way it works with all the modern meters. It's so much easier that way. Very good suggestion, thank you!
You are awesome you need to do a live show
That's the plan. I've done a lot of live shows on creativeLive and a bunch here on RUclips - but I'm working on a new live series. It just takes a lot of resources to make it happen. If we can keep building the channel it will be possible. :D
What is the difference in Canon R5 of taking photos at Shutter Speeds macanical 200 sec and elec.1st-curtain 250sg. can you explain...thank you...
This is a great topic for a future video! Bottom line - when using an electronic shutter (even elec 1st curtain) you lose bit depth. You'll have less dynamic range, and a smaller color space. However, you gain a shorter shutter lag, quieter shutter, and a faster sync speed. For me , the trade-off isn't worth using the electronic 1st curtain just to gain that tiny bit of sync speed.
@@MarkWallaceVideos THANK YOU..I like when the teacher attends to the students....
Sir make a video in outdoor setup.. hss
It's on the list of videos I'm shooting soon :)
I love your video tutorials Mark. You 2 make a great team. she's so beutifull. (I had to say it) ;)
Wow, thank you!
Sir i have a question u used light meeter .can you please make a video without light metter?.i am a wedding photographer.now days we don't carry light metter in real situation.manily wedding.
Are you using lights? If so, what kind? Speed lights, OCF, studio strobes?
@@MarkWallaceVideos i am using ad200 pro
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