Let's not overlook something, first off, Matt's an extremely talented artist. That said, subject folks. Subject regardless of it being a beautiful model or a rock, it must be lit correctly, shot from the most appealing angle and it must draw the eye into it's intended world. Do that and you don't need to worry what brand you used. But you do need to understand how you did it, so you can reproduce any look and feel you can see in your minds eye! That's art and it's not easy or unrelated to talent
I've been working with A99 RAW files for the past few days and I am completely blown away with the quality of the files. Based on my own observations I'd say it has more than 14 stops of dynamic range and the noise performance is second to none. all in all, I'd say Sony did a phenomenal job with this one.
Who are the haters on this video? MJS did a wonderful job explaining everything. Those that complain about what type of camera he is using are brainwashed and probably think the earth is flat. Let go of that old manufacture marketing brainwashing and learn lighting is the most important thing in photography. Without light you have nothing. Great job Matthew.
Thank you for a great video. Sony, Nikon, Canon or what ever camera you choose to take pictures with, light controll, creativity and your eye for details are far more important!
@truknayr23 don't forget Brian Smith (editorial photographer) and Thomas Grant (fashion photographer) also shoot with Sony Alpha line. There are TONS more in japan too.
Please answer! Did you use a battery pack for this (and if so, what kind)? Is that a flash mounted with the beauty dish or a studio light you brought outside?? Please, please answer; it would help me indefinitely.
@asjesus1 It can be that serious depending on want you want to achieve. When the head is in a 3/4 profile, you'll get different readings on the face. With those choices, you can pick a reading and match it to your fill light(s). Again, it depends on the look you want to achieve.
I don't understand what you'd set your aperture to after taking the readings of each light source.. I get confused because all the videos I watch on using a light meter say how to take readings and discuss the readings they get from each light sourc but not what to set your aperture to... Each light source gives a different reading but obv you only have one aperture so how do I go about adjusting my aperture to all of the different readings? Do I just adjust my aperture to the reading of th
I always use my sekonic meter. I shot a model the other day and when I held the meter to her face she asked, "what's that"? Apparently, many photogs in the digital age think they don't need meters anymore. WRONG. Your camera LCD will fool you sometimes. Trust me.
+fred handy thats an opinion.never used a meter.If you re an artist is like telling you what exact brushes you ll use on a painting.I had the Matthew class he s awesome teacher but this is a point of view.other great teachers never use light meters.A meter will tell you for example this flash is on f 11.So what.What if you go f13,you ll blow the highlights?I ll check my histogram for that.maybe on a smalll part of my photo i want to blow the whites or go underexposed,maybe thats what i want.Anyway you re right but we both right haha.Ok if you want a fast portrait on 10 models for example the meter will help
@zx6rr6xz I have a canon, i have been shooting canon for like 12 years. Your right in that Sony has cool features. It's awesome how the 700 had the dual card reader. And that the flash has flips front back and forth instead of rotating.
@chezchezpro Sony makes the CMOS for a lot of Cameras. The reason they make them for Nikon, Nikon couldnt make them as cheap as Sony. Nikon put them in the Nikon D-3100 that is an entry level camera and Nikon dont make them as small as what they used from Sony. Dont make either camera a bad one, its just the way companys trade together.
If you have the greatest meal you've ever eaten at a restaurant, do you go and compliment the chef on his cook ware? I does not matter if your equipment cost fifty or ten thousand dollars. If you have the skills and the knowledge, you can create a masterpiece with anything.
How do we know this is a great video and he's a great photog? Because the only thing people found to talk down about is his brand of camera. Guess who makes the sensor for the new Hasselblad. Sony. Guess which new camera beats the 5D3 and D800...for hundreds less. Sony's a-99. Guess what doesn't matter at all if you have great glass and know your lighting. Camera manufacturer. If he put tape over "Sony", you wouldn't have known or cared.
@zx6rr6xz What? How can you say Sony has better technology than Canon? Where are you getting your facts from? 10 years??? Sony has no DSLR capable of outperforming any equally priced/spec'd Canon, what are you on about?
Incorrect sorry. You can have an idea of what light you'll want, but to do it perfect off the bat to save time and money, you use a light meter to get the precise ratios.
@@DoObs For me, it depends on the situation. Especially if I am using more than one light and I don't feel like continuously snapping off test shots, checking to see if the multiple lights are illuminating just subject(s) the way I envision. To save time, and to be more precise, a light meter is warranted - IMO.
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Let's not overlook something, first off, Matt's an extremely talented artist. That said, subject folks. Subject regardless of it being a beautiful model or a rock, it must be lit correctly, shot from the most appealing angle and it must draw the eye into it's intended world. Do that and you don't need to worry what brand you used. But you do need to understand how you did it, so you can reproduce any look and feel you can see in your minds eye! That's art and it's not easy or unrelated to talent
I've been working with A99 RAW files for the past few days and I am completely blown away with the quality of the files. Based on my own observations I'd say it has more than 14 stops of dynamic range and the noise performance is second to none. all in all, I'd say Sony did a phenomenal job with this one.
Matthew is THE Lighting Master! Love these shots!!!
can't wait to get my Sekonic light meter. Will come in handy when working with my medium format camera. Awesome video.
Who are the haters on this video? MJS did a wonderful job explaining everything. Those that complain about what type of camera he is using are brainwashed and probably think the earth is flat. Let go of that old manufacture marketing brainwashing and learn lighting is the most important thing in photography. Without light you have nothing. Great job Matthew.
The first great photographer i have seen to use a sony... cheers!
Thank you for a great video. Sony, Nikon, Canon or what ever camera you choose to take pictures with, light controll, creativity and your eye for details are far more important!
@truknayr23 don't forget Brian Smith (editorial photographer) and Thomas Grant (fashion photographer) also shoot with Sony Alpha line. There are TONS more in japan too.
Oh, and Matthew, your work is inspiring. You seem to have a great eye for detail and a nice relationship with your models. Thanks for the post.
The lighting setup is Awesome
Excellent information, Sir. Who is the model, please?
You just gave me a serious kick in the butt to go get a proper meter.
Thank you.
This guy explains it the best way possible.
Please answer! Did you use a battery pack for this (and if so, what kind)? Is that a flash mounted with the beauty dish or a studio light you brought outside?? Please, please answer; it would help me indefinitely.
Love this! Glad to see a pro photographer using Sony! Great results from your site as well!
my first meter was a sekonic 308 i bought in 1998. It still works
stunningly beautiful model!
Wonderful video..I have not entered the world of lighting Ratios as yet but am looking forward to it...cheers
@asjesus1 It can be that serious depending on want you want to achieve. When the head is in a 3/4 profile, you'll get different readings on the face. With those choices, you can pick a reading and match it to your fill light(s). Again, it depends on the look you want to achieve.
@ksearles85 dont underestimate the sony slrs. the 900 can easily compete with the top models of nikon/sony, at least in image quality!
How do you shop for a meter? I mean, whats important?
I don't understand what you'd set your aperture to after taking the readings of each light source.. I get confused because all the videos I watch on using a light meter say how to take readings and discuss the readings they get from each light sourc but not what to set your aperture to... Each light source gives a different reading but obv you only have one aperture so how do I go about adjusting my aperture to all of the different readings? Do I just adjust my aperture to the reading of th
I always use my sekonic meter. I shot a model the other day and when I held the meter to her face she asked, "what's that"? Apparently, many photogs in the digital age think they don't need meters anymore. WRONG. Your camera LCD will fool you sometimes. Trust me.
+fred handy thats an opinion.never used a meter.If you re an artist is like telling you what exact brushes you ll use on a painting.I had the Matthew class he s awesome teacher but this is a point of view.other great teachers never use light meters.A meter will tell you for example this flash is on f 11.So what.What if you go f13,you ll blow the highlights?I ll check my histogram for that.maybe on a smalll part of my photo i want to blow the whites or go underexposed,maybe thats what i want.Anyway you re right but we both right haha.Ok if you want a fast portrait on 10 models for example the meter will help
Luv your work
@zx6rr6xz I have a canon, i have been shooting canon for like 12 years. Your right in that Sony has cool features. It's awesome how the 700 had the dual card reader. And that the flash has flips front back and forth instead of rotating.
@halobeaute Yes very interesting, I googled him too and the site is extremely simple for the work he does or what the video showcase.
This is a great video! thanks so much for sharing this!
Sony actually makes the CMOS for certain Nikon models
sooo true!i had some very good photoshoots with a compact camera a reflector and some tungsten!i m not great but it shows something
@chezchezpro Sony makes the CMOS for a lot of Cameras. The reason they make them for Nikon, Nikon couldnt make them as cheap as Sony. Nikon put them in the Nikon D-3100 that is an entry level camera and Nikon dont make them as small as what they used from Sony. Dont make either camera a bad one, its just the way companys trade together.
If you have the greatest meal you've ever eaten at a restaurant, do you go and compliment the chef on his cook ware? I does not matter if your equipment cost fifty or ten thousand dollars. If you have the skills and the knowledge, you can create a masterpiece with anything.
Wow, you're good. This is enlightening
One very sympatic video. Thanks for the upload - even if you are shooting Sony ;)
Light metering most Important!
thank you very much!!
Wow … still relevant 11YEARS later
Which Sony are you using Jordan? The A7Rii?
This video has actually been out for awhile and that's a A900 which came out in 2009. I own one and still love it.
@snakekiller110 I didn't say they couldn't compete ... but that guy was saying they are superior ... which they just aren't.
that was awsome
*****Of the key/main light?
Its a Sekonic advertisment.
Hm, Sony shooter... I didn't know there were pros using it. That D3X was a bit overpriced for the same sensor I must say, lol.
good god, how tall is she
Very Cool Info ;)
awesome
he's a sony pro :)
I use a Sony but I must be doing something wrong cause my images don't look like that. LoL
he could shoot with a pinhole camera and it would still look fantastic.
plus, he's a snappy dresser.
film noir inspired
It's a shame that most photographers have crappy web sites, including the successful ones. I guess they just don't need it.
How do we know this is a great video and he's a great photog? Because the only thing people found to talk down about is his brand of camera.
Guess who makes the sensor for the new Hasselblad. Sony.
Guess which new camera beats the 5D3 and D800...for hundreds less. Sony's a-99.
Guess what doesn't matter at all if you have great glass and know your lighting. Camera manufacturer.
If he put tape over "Sony", you wouldn't have known or cared.
Hmm Sony... not a good development.
thank you
@zx6rr6xz What? How can you say Sony has better technology than Canon? Where are you getting your facts from? 10 years??? Sony has no DSLR capable of outperforming any equally priced/spec'd Canon, what are you on about?
Sekonic is great. Sony camera is horrible !!!
If your a light master who has mastered light, you will never use a light meter.
Incorrect sorry. You can have an idea of what light you'll want, but to do it perfect off the bat to save time and money, you use a light meter to get the precise ratios.
@@DoObs For me, it depends on the situation. Especially if I am using more than one light and I don't feel like continuously snapping off test shots, checking to see if the multiple lights are illuminating just subject(s) the way I envision. To save time, and to be more precise, a light meter is warranted - IMO.