$20 Work Light VS $900 Studio Strobe Food Photography Lighting On A BUDGET!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024

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  • @skylerburtphotos
    @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад +17

    Be sure to check out the full article on the blog where you can see the side by side images of both lights with dSLR's for a better comparison.
    FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING THAT IS STUNNING AND CHEAP weeattogether.com/6747/food-photography-lighting-setup-cheap/

    • @fishy1knobe1
      @fishy1knobe1 6 лет назад

      Awesome video and tuts..your content is always spot on! I have a non foodie video question. The non photography lighting on your wall above the lens shelf...is that custom work? I am looking for that sort of lighting to put in my office.
      Thanks!!

    • @ChristopherRodriguez-hp6bb
      @ChristopherRodriguez-hp6bb 6 лет назад

      We Eat Together hey, what size soft box did you use on your strobe?

    • @shylady8711
      @shylady8711 6 лет назад

      We Eat Together thanks for this hack. Ill try this sometime. I wonder if you could try using flashlight next time

  • @davidsaso1234
    @davidsaso1234 4 года назад +69

    We're here for the light, should have used the same exact gear for both photos except for the light source of course.

    • @wongwu
      @wongwu 2 года назад +2

      This has to be the dumbest comparison I've ever seen. Why would you say you're comparing a light and then use completely different equipment for both shots?

    • @dentReviews
      @dentReviews Год назад

      @@wongwu he could do a light only comparison for sure, but i think the point was that you can use cheap lighting gear as a whole and get decently close to pro gear...

    • @settrender
      @settrender Год назад

      @@wongwu 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @settrender
      @settrender Год назад +1

      @@wongwu bros comparing lights and slapped on a $8k camera 😂

  • @SJ-gj7mx
    @SJ-gj7mx 4 года назад +12

    Finally, I found a video on youtube that was exactly......I mean exactly..... what I was looking for.

    • @gemac2000
      @gemac2000 3 года назад

      Same here. It’s seems like the flood light with a diffuser attached will be almost as solid as the aperture lights. Great vid I just needed a way to control my flood light. Those flood light lit up a dark club scene which with color grading came out great but my clients had to get accustomed to the brightness thanks.

  • @SusanWernerPhotographer
    @SusanWernerPhotographer 6 лет назад +1

    Your vids are so good! Great information and you get right to the point. And you’re fun to watch too. Thanks so much!

  • @Shalaco
    @Shalaco 5 лет назад +43

    Obviously it's not the gear, it's the photographer… and prop stylist… and 1st assistant (all happen to be one person)

  • @emanuelpaigejr.6354
    @emanuelpaigejr.6354 5 лет назад +5

    First time viewer! Love the content, thank you for sharing.

  • @AlefHeykhal
    @AlefHeykhal 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for your effort on making this kind of video! Really inspire me to go and shoot the food even on a budget!

  • @A1Bokeh
    @A1Bokeh 5 лет назад

    Dope shots dope angles. Great stuff man thank you
    I’m a beginner in this world this stuff is so key

  • @apamacam4838
    @apamacam4838 4 года назад

    great tips! Thanks for sharing.

  • @darkcashyz
    @darkcashyz 5 лет назад +4

    You really encourage me to go harder with everything I already have. I usually crave for better gears and I lost some money to things that I don't really use. Thank you for making all these useful videos, I'm sure it helps people like me and many others to save more than a million $. You did a great deed to the world, my friend!

  • @radomirlilic2472
    @radomirlilic2472 6 лет назад +15

    Hey I used work lights with parchment paper 30 years ago when I was shooting film... I am glad that in the era of digital cameras some people still use it. I had at least 10-15 of those installed in my house and to expand even further I had barn doors on some of them which were painted matte black to direct lights were I wanted them. That's how I started shooting portraits on the budget and once I have set all settings on my camera (film body) I never moved that body out of studio, just to make sure that I do not mess my settings. Nice take on that!

    • @A1Bokeh
      @A1Bokeh 5 лет назад

      Wow!! Incredible !

  • @saipoornimamadiwal3291
    @saipoornimamadiwal3291 6 лет назад +1

    This was of great help! Loved the output of both.

  • @cburakb
    @cburakb 5 лет назад

    Very nice video, well executed and no clickbait. Thank you for the great work. I sincerely hope that you keep them coming.

  • @RobertUWL
    @RobertUWL 5 лет назад

    that was awesome thanks man!

  • @thegrandjourney8441
    @thegrandjourney8441 5 лет назад

    Subscribed almost immediately. Saw the background and the lots of DIY looking stuff and the fact that you were talking about not spending on ridiculously overpriced stuff vs buying practical stuff. Will be using these and other tips, thank you!

  • @MichelleCoxPhotography
    @MichelleCoxPhotography 6 лет назад +1

    Great video here! Thanks for all of the tips and "trying out" of these lights! :)

  • @JPMCuisine
    @JPMCuisine 6 лет назад

    I really like your videos! Some really great ideas to try out.

  • @HarrisonHarmon
    @HarrisonHarmon 5 лет назад +3

    Been thinking of picking up a work light for the garage, and after seeing a couple photographers use them to obtain great shots, I think I need to visit the hardware store. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Projectlinkme
    @Projectlinkme 6 лет назад +3

    Great example of what happens when a little diy and photography know-how come together! Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @seaTiger51
    @seaTiger51 5 лет назад +2

    Being a very monotone speaker myself i congratulate you on the enthusiasm and attitude your bring to your videos. I hope to improve my voice by watching your videos!

  • @ludp03
    @ludp03 6 лет назад

    What you're doing is great! Very good quality videos! Congrats man!

  • @devanand2121
    @devanand2121 6 лет назад +1

    Thank You! thats so much for insight.

  • @TrendElement
    @TrendElement 6 лет назад +1

    Very good attitude. Smart and ready, great work slack! Keep it up, funky fresh!

  • @bogscave
    @bogscave 6 лет назад

    Awesome tips, thank you!

  • @90rosilviu
    @90rosilviu 6 лет назад +1

    Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us :)

  • @Ajs00
    @Ajs00 4 года назад

    THank you I found this video very helpful! The iphone shots are amazing!

  • @dlavardeheshjoo2520
    @dlavardeheshjoo2520 6 лет назад +4

    This guy, like a breath of fresh air on youtube! love it keep it up man.

  • @taz24787
    @taz24787 5 лет назад +9

    GREAT Video!
    Most likely the difference was in the camera's Dynamic Range and Color Depth, besides the MUCH better piece of Glass, having much better MicroContrast.
    So, there's little to no difference between the lights. But the transport convenience.

  • @saratoapanta2492
    @saratoapanta2492 6 лет назад +4

    Your work is so AMAZING and this is such a great video!! it brings hope to us broken who love food photography jaja! Hugs from Ecuador!

  • @DroikFire
    @DroikFire 6 лет назад

    Hi, I love your videos, you help me a lot with my shots to look more professional, and you changed my mind about what I can do with a low budget gear, greetings from Ecuador.

  • @jr090607
    @jr090607 5 лет назад

    Thank you! This is a wonderful video that is within a realistic budget! I'm just starting out so this is perfect!!

    • @jr090607
      @jr090607 5 лет назад

      Btw! I bought a version of this light at Wal-Mart for under $10!

  • @Tony2Ton
    @Tony2Ton 5 лет назад

    This is a great video..!!! So helpful! I just started my RUclips channel and don’t know anything about photography or even editing videos. Your channel is helping a lot !!! Thank you so much

  • @ceshomme2144
    @ceshomme2144 6 лет назад +1

    great idea! i sure am on a budget and will try this out!!!! thank you!

  • @davidparada6813
    @davidparada6813 5 лет назад +1

    Dude I love your channel.. stumbled upon it today..

  • @nicholaslau9321
    @nicholaslau9321 6 лет назад +1

    Great video, very helpful.

  • @SteveAtkinsonFineArt
    @SteveAtkinsonFineArt 6 лет назад +4

    Excellent work. Good information and you have a really nice on camera style. Yep, those lights can get wicked hot! But, hey, ya gotta start somewhere right?

  • @chrisbeschi4818
    @chrisbeschi4818 5 лет назад +1

    Guess I’m going to the hardware store! Great video! And nice pad!! 👏🏼

  • @DigitantMedia
    @DigitantMedia 5 лет назад +1

    AHahah great idea and video man! Budget video/photographers live up!

  • @Sidweddingphotos07
    @Sidweddingphotos07 3 года назад

    I love the bulbs behind you in this video. Very good content on your channel.!!

  • @TuntuniRannaGhor
    @TuntuniRannaGhor 6 лет назад

    _Very helpful tutorial_

  • @luckymaharjan5284
    @luckymaharjan5284 5 лет назад

    Amazing man

  • @FeedingWolves
    @FeedingWolves 6 лет назад +1

    you're awesome!! Seriously, you da man!

  • @IUSECAMERAS
    @IUSECAMERAS 5 лет назад +1

    dope!!! i use the same techniques for video as well

  • @ibrahimfareh8215
    @ibrahimfareh8215 5 лет назад

    hey man ... loved the bar stand light ... and with one too ... like your style already 👍 keep up man

  • @robertfutrell3973
    @robertfutrell3973 6 лет назад

    Fantastic tutorial!

  • @javierolmedo2938
    @javierolmedo2938 5 лет назад +1

    REALLY NICE VIDEO AND GREAT EDITS, MUSIC! Quality is JUST AWESOME!!!! And the tip really good LOL

  • @prs26
    @prs26 3 года назад

    wow, thank u so much

  • @HouryAguilian
    @HouryAguilian 6 лет назад +1

    I so loved this video, thank you for sharing it Skyler

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад

      Your welcome! Thanks for watching!!

    • @HouryAguilian
      @HouryAguilian 6 лет назад

      I remember the day you've told me to combine my holistic lifestyle coaching with photography, watching your videos actually inspired me, which one of your courses do you think will help me start, i'm interested in food styling and food photography a lot? masterclass?

  • @JohnAlesi
    @JohnAlesi 5 лет назад +1

    I’m not a food photographer but creating a library of video content. I love your on-camera energy and set. I’ll be looking at more of your vids.

  • @on-the-slopes
    @on-the-slopes 3 года назад

    Wow, that’s really eye opening for a budget lightings

  • @jennifersaltzman9387
    @jennifersaltzman9387 5 лет назад +1

    Your videos are great!

  • @BrieWilly
    @BrieWilly 6 лет назад +2

    You are a man of your word!! thank you so much for making this video. I just bought an LED panel for $150 from Amazon but am still having trouble with the setup getting the lighting down in my garage. This video helps!

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад

      Yeah I hope this helps! I work in watt power so I'm not sure how powerful your LED is, so you may want to use a single sheet of paper or a thin diffusor. However the idea is the same

  • @robinlee7531
    @robinlee7531 6 лет назад +1

    This is a very good video comparison, thank you for sharing the tips

  • @deliciousplants9069
    @deliciousplants9069 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome video, wish I saw this earlier. I just bought my first softbox lighting kit last week. Your videos provide a ton of value for me, thanks a lot!

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад

      stick the softbox right up against the diffusor, you might like the results

    • @deliciousplants9069
      @deliciousplants9069 6 лет назад

      Thanks for the tip, I have been placing the diffuser nearer the food. I'll try it for my next shoot.

  • @user-et1er8nv5p
    @user-et1er8nv5p 4 года назад

    Maaaaan! You are the wizard !

  • @kurtisca
    @kurtisca 6 лет назад

    Legit video, thanks for sharing.

  • @davidwatson353
    @davidwatson353 6 лет назад +1

    A fantastic tutorial will try your technique when my next client is on a budget

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад

      lol, I'm not sure I'd let a client see you with this bad boy ;) possibly be your little secret

  • @Digital.Done.Right.
    @Digital.Done.Right. 6 лет назад +33

    This was a great idea. Really shows that all the kit is not what makes the most difference. Your staging was top and even an iPhone made a decent image. Nice video

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад

      thank you! That's my philosophy

    • @franks1986
      @franks1986 5 лет назад

      Actually what makes the difference is knowing how to use the kit and he is using it in a terrible way in this video... none of those pictures are professional and they look terrible.
      I hope this video is just a joke:)

    • @babablacksheep3950
      @babablacksheep3950 5 лет назад +2

      @@franks1986 So what would you do to make it better? Not criticizing you, just want to learn.

    • @twilliamsofficial
      @twilliamsofficial 4 года назад +2

      @@babablacksheep3950 I see he didn't have an answer for you. Lol.

  • @vijeeshm7317
    @vijeeshm7317 6 лет назад +1

    Such a valuable video .... thanks buddy

  • @dimitrio6199
    @dimitrio6199 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing video!!!!

  • @JimDurfee
    @JimDurfee 6 лет назад +19

    LOL, I use 2 of these in my livingroom near my desk to do my youtube videos (and for some photography)
    I got the LED versions though at Home Depot for I think 29.95 each because they don't get so hot and the light seems a bit better than the hot bulb types!

    • @richperez6848
      @richperez6848 3 года назад

      link?! in dire need of bright lights that won't trigger my fire alarms lol

  • @DigitalGenki
    @DigitalGenki 6 лет назад +1

    Yo! Just stumbled on your channel. You make fantastic content! Really well produced videos too. I hope your channel grows, i'm definitely subscribing. Thank you

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад

      Thanks for watching! I really appreciate the kind support

  • @PlayedWith
    @PlayedWith 5 лет назад +1

    I used that light for a year or so. Upgraded to 120d IIs which I do use for photos as well.

  • @universalindierec
    @universalindierec 5 лет назад +1

    I just copped that light!

  • @LucaIacono
    @LucaIacono 6 лет назад +1

    great content ... thanks :) keep it up

  • @muratdoganstudio
    @muratdoganstudio 6 лет назад +1

    Great video !

  • @JustAskThisDad
    @JustAskThisDad 6 лет назад

    Still watching the video, just wanted to say your own lighting is awesome!!!!

  • @MarioSargeant
    @MarioSargeant 5 лет назад +1

    0:22 into the video, I hit LIKE cuz of the music! :)

  • @brigitteglynn7496
    @brigitteglynn7496 5 лет назад

    Freaking awesome!!! I’m a subscriber!

  • @jamesdelmage986
    @jamesdelmage986 6 лет назад +7

    Great video, I used this type of setup when I first started. I now use a yongnuo 560iii and reciever for off flash. Gives me better control and is still a very cheap setup in its own right.

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад +1

      Yeah, control, modification and consistency is what you pay for. But hey it's a great way to get your feet wet

  • @annierudolf7342
    @annierudolf7342 6 лет назад

    Excellent!

  • @DishonAmbrose
    @DishonAmbrose 5 лет назад +1

    I like this a lot

  • @davidhefner5668
    @davidhefner5668 4 года назад +1

    I already thought of this. Thankyou for affirming. No doubt a diffuser is needed. Now not to get a sunburn.

  • @Quantumvibed
    @Quantumvibed 5 лет назад +1

    its about the DOER! great vid...thx

  • @emilioguzmanor
    @emilioguzmanor 6 лет назад +1

    I had actually used that before, but making a wood frame and tracing paper. Same thing, but easier to handle.

  • @slimshaky3872
    @slimshaky3872 5 лет назад +2

    Just a tip for all of you. They also make these types of lights with LED's. The halogen light's will not take any abuse (they break relatively easy) and they are brutally hot like he said. I bought mine at Walmart for like $20 and they are plenty bright. Have an awesome day!

  • @callmedee123
    @callmedee123 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent video!!! I had to smash that like button. New subscriber here!

  • @dominikzorgie
    @dominikzorgie 5 лет назад +1

    Hello form Belarus! Great video, thanks!

  • @BenBen-lf8wg
    @BenBen-lf8wg 5 лет назад

    Perfect. Cheers

  • @latariabrown
    @latariabrown 4 года назад

    Loved this video!! Can u do a video on portrait photoshoot at home on a budget or could I use these same tips ?!

  • @WMNFotos
    @WMNFotos 6 лет назад

    Sua forma de dar as dicas é muito boa. A mostragem desse vídeo comparando as imagens também. Show.

  • @atablefor2
    @atablefor2 6 лет назад

    omg your chanel just like a treasure to me

  • @jeffreyb6814
    @jeffreyb6814 5 лет назад +1

    5ds for the win, boiiiiii!

  • @DejaDrewit
    @DejaDrewit 5 лет назад +2

    omg i just used parchment paper over a desk lamp i have and used some white paper ( i didn't have black boards) to box the subject and WHAT A HUGE DIFFERENCE! YOU ARE BRILLIANT. this literally cost me $0 cuz I didn't have to buy anything. but i think i will at least buy a white bulb cuz the only i had is a yellow one. Those ugly sharp shadows are finally gone thank u!!!

  • @mariacolangelo6071
    @mariacolangelo6071 6 лет назад +5

    great! the light is the key. i work in food photography too, and it's very hard to make my clients understand that... they always ask me to go on their stores and make the shoot there, but i always say: ok, but you'll have to turn off all the lights in the store 😂 that's when tey inmediately say "ok, let's go to your studio" yey!

    • @mariacolangelo6071
      @mariacolangelo6071 6 лет назад +1

      i'm just following your channel, it's brilliant! :)

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you!! yeah it's really important to turn off the lights when using constant lights, but even with studio strobes, pesky overhead lights sometimes reflect in the plates and glassware. thanks for checking out my channel, more to come!

  • @michaellaughlin9179
    @michaellaughlin9179 5 лет назад +1

    As someone who is just getting into photography thank you for your videos. They are very inspiring. If someone can answer why photographers use strobes instead of brighter lights

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  5 лет назад +1

      I’m not sure exactly what you mean, but strobes require less space usually and are more easily modified, however there is the price tag

  • @theuktoday4233
    @theuktoday4233 5 лет назад +1

    yay fantastic, I use short cuts and "cheat light" all the time

  • @zynan
    @zynan 5 лет назад +1

    Hello from your new subscriber in Australia!

  • @patmcdonnell7784
    @patmcdonnell7784 6 лет назад +2

    Man you should make a budget top down set up for a DSLR/ mirrorless, I've searched and can't find a solution for under $50. Love your videos, keep it up.

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  6 лет назад

      That sounds like a good idea, although for under $50, I don't know. A single light stand usually cost more. However, it can be done if you make it out of wood, use a saw and drill it the ceiling. I have a plan for that, but I'm not sure if that would work for the average joe

  • @sondos006
    @sondos006 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing 💙

  • @Norm4man
    @Norm4man 6 лет назад

    Thanks for this video, I have purchased some led work lights and am f freshly keen to see the results. Keep clicking Norm

  • @kerterm2779
    @kerterm2779 6 лет назад

    Now im so inspired to try food photography!! How do i even get started though?

  • @BattleRapOpinions
    @BattleRapOpinions 5 лет назад +1

    Dope!

  • @FuckingMonsterMan
    @FuckingMonsterMan 6 лет назад

    Your techniques😍

  • @jessestarks3128
    @jessestarks3128 6 лет назад +1

    Great idea using parchment paper; an inexpensive and readily available option.

  • @oumanesscuisine3799
    @oumanesscuisine3799 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for all

  • @KoDoni
    @KoDoni 5 лет назад +1

    Super tricks👌

  • @Diamond-zp5wp
    @Diamond-zp5wp 5 лет назад

    Great introduction!

  • @MrXelsior
    @MrXelsior 6 лет назад +1

    nice and informative.

  • @kwrench1
    @kwrench1 6 лет назад

    Awesome video! Who makes the clamp you were using to hold the iPhone? Thanks in advance!