Agree. Several years ago everyone (entry level at least) was under exposing the ambient 2 stops and over powering the flash. They were also cross lighting the key and the sun, creating popped out cardboard cut out looking subjects with crushed shadows. I’ll often use a flash meter that can show the ratio of ambient to flash exposure and if you keep the flash contribution to between 20-30% of the exposure you’ll never see the flash in the shot and you’ll have open shadows from the ambient. Basically using the ambient light (maybe -1/3 to 1/2 stops occasionally, otherwise a correct exposure) and then the flash becomes more of a contrast boost or a fill depending on position. Anything over 30% flash contribution when mixing outdoor ambient and you’ll notice the flash, especially at 50% or more 😊
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Gimmicky shots and jacked up contrast really hurt the quality of light this video is supposed to be showing off
Agree. Several years ago everyone (entry level at least) was under exposing the ambient 2 stops and over powering the flash. They were also cross lighting the key and the sun, creating popped out cardboard cut out looking subjects with crushed shadows.
I’ll often use a flash meter that can show the ratio of ambient to flash exposure and if you keep the flash contribution to between 20-30% of the exposure you’ll never see the flash in the shot and you’ll have open shadows from the ambient. Basically using the ambient light (maybe -1/3 to 1/2 stops occasionally, otherwise a correct exposure) and then the flash becomes more of a contrast boost or a fill depending on position.
Anything over 30% flash contribution when mixing outdoor ambient and you’ll notice the flash, especially at 50% or more 😊
Agreed.
Great Video!!
Great video showcasing the new modifiers in a fast paced situation.