Sidenote about describing the light as "soft". I'm aware that the terms "soft" and "hard" lighting are used to describe the HIGHLIGHT to SHADOW transition from a light source. However, when I describe the quality of light in the pictures in the video, I use "soft" in "soft sunlight" more loosely to describe the level of contrast (which varied depending on whether I added the second light source or not) even though the result still showed a sharp shadow edge. Anyway, I hope you find this video helpful. Thanks for watching and have a great rest of your week!
Im a trained teacher and you have 'it' the natural ability to expound ideas clearly to people without being condescending or taking up too much time. Honestly such an underrated skill. Thanks for this :)
Honestly blown away by the level of clarity and quality of these lighting lessons. You break down a complex subject into simple steps. Thank you very much!
This is what I've been looking for these past months. I was wondering, "How do I create hard shadow pattern on a wall while maintaining an overall soft inside a room?" Can't believe it's as simple as, "just put the hard light in front of another big source." Thank you for always trying out new things and sharing it with the rest of us.
Till I discovered your channel, I used to think soft light trumps hard light in 80% cases. But man, you've made me fall in love with hard light! Also, patent that GOBO already!!!
even before I go into the core content....I had been attracted by your voice...and it's rare to find it in man..."tenderness" and the script itself...what I"m trying to say is that you're a good presenter/narrator...as much as a photographer. Good job bro!
Pleaaase please please keep creating videos!! I am fascinated by your account, and I'm blown away by how easy this actually is to understand. You explain it so well, your voice calming, you show the before and afters.. your content has everything one can wish for :) Thank you for your amazing work and for teaching us so many things!!
Usually, I don't comment under videos - but I am super glad I found your channel and your super helpful videos. Your tone is relaxed and calming and your explanations are on point! Thank you.
Thank you so much! I just bought a 3 pc Godox 200w set and I was really overwhelmed with the strobe power within my small space and with almost no natural light. I came across your channel last week but I have learned so much about light fundamentals and shaping them to my preference in more than I have learned from photography over the years. I really thank you for the effort in creating these videos.
I've practiced photography using OCF for quite some time now and have consumed countless hours of videos on the subject. And, seriously, the videos you make are among the best. Clearly communicated with clean examples. If you keep this up your channel is going to be massive, no doubt.
Yeah this was super helpful! I love soft natural light and don’t want white light in my videos. I could just try and film in the day time but all zoom stand up mics are at night. I love warm light, it just feels more welcoming to me. Normally only painters understand this relationship with light. Thanks for explaining it easily! :)
I found this because I am looking to make my apartment feel brighter and cozier esp in dark cold winters. This has given me ao many ideas like getting a fairly harsh point light (lamp) and tucking it into a corner behind some plants to complement the diffuse overcast light. Thanks!
Брэндон, продолжайте нас радовать вашими обучающими роликами. Это всегда легко, понятно, приятный голос и очень интересно смотреть. Благодарю вас за вашу работу.
I've learnt more from your videos on artificial lighting in relation to food photography than all the other hundreds I've watch....combined. Your step by step approach and the addition of camera and Speedlight settings is superb. So glad I found your channel. TY
Been binging all your lighting vids since I discovered your channel. The way you teach and show your thought process is seriously top notch! Really appreciate uploading these. Looking forward to future content!
I liked and subbed just for that moment of the “calming/dramatic” water scene with voice overlay. Oh yeah and I learned some things about lighting too. Great video!
Hey champ, loved the video. I’m on a mission myself to gently improve the ambient light of a room with the least amount of equipment. I’d love to learn more on how to do something like that. Keep up the excellent content !
I have just started taking photos. Your photography tutorial is very useful. For me, lighting is quite important in taking photos. Your video answers my questions.
Like, subbed, and commented. So paid in full. I've been looking for this tutorial for the longest time. Nobody really explains it... I've this lighting setup, I've seen where they place the lights... just never understood it, until today! Thank you @figandlight
Thank you so much for uploading these videos ! These are super helpful ! Please don’t ever stop making such videos ! Recreating natural light videos are the best ones !!!
I discovered your chanel yesterday. Thank you so much for your explanation mixing easy description and humour. And the results are stunning. Really inspiring! Merci beaucoup!!
This is just amazing work. So much to learn. I know now ... how many times would have I have to watch your videos to learn just the basics of food photography.
Found your channel few days ago and really so much information in your videos. Amazing. Also convinced me to buy a flash to improve my photography and encouraged me to play with different lighting setups.
I'm sorry but your voice is so soothing. I heard it and I had to subscribe and thanks for the video it was specific and it gave me the information I was hoping to find🙂
Nice setup. For me I would try to eliminate the double shadow. The strength of the double shadow can be reduced somewhat by finding the center area on the large soft box and situating the smaller light there and making sure both lights are on the same angle/path. Also, sending the larger soft box into the wall for a very large source can help too. Using a v-flat (if you have that resource and space) and shooting a strobe into the v-flat with a second light at the same angle pointing towards set looks good too. You can even drape light diffusion (two- 1/4 scrim jim) with an opening between them. This gives a stronger center light.
I haven't seen such a profesional video about lighting in a long time. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it since I have a little job coming up and this is exactly what I needed it!
I am weak at understanding the techniques mostly-given orally like the other channels, but your practice really helped me improve my food photography skills and every details always left me like, "Oh wow!". Thanks a lot, Brandon!
wow, this was super informative and eye opening. i'm just starting out experimenting in the studio after 7 years of "I only shoot in natural light". great stuff, thank you so much. excited to check out your other videos.
loving this!!! thank you so much! could you maybe (if you want to of course) make a video on where to get cheap backdrops like the beautiful stone one you're using in this video
you sir, you lift the quality of youTube by miles :D, very inspiring, solid teaching in a direct and playful way, great edits with a splash og humor love it :). please do keep them coming, even if it's "just" behind the photo videos they are fantastic insights :D.
I have come to a point to use mostly this kind of lighting in studio, mainly jewelry photography. I use a couple more lights and accessories but the principal is almost the same. I have to keep my light white balance the same on all lights though, cause from what i see you dont really need that.
first up great video its so good to see you using really affordable gear and churning out great photos out with it, we dont all need broncolor or profotos
Just found your channel and it was an instant subscribe from me. LOVE how you break down the technique with such clear explanation. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for these videos
I'm sorry, I'm maybe seeing things differently here but the double shadow affect is something I am finding a bit 'unnatural' and not pleasing. I just don't think in nature we see many situations where the light source has both fill and key from the same direction. With my house I might have hard light coming in from the sun, but the light is being bounced off my walls and thus acting as a fill and softening and filling those harsh shadows where walls and such exist. My mind thinks a reflector to bounce the hard speedlite to fill the shadows would look more natural, or a fill light gently filling the shadows on the opposing side. I've seen Rob Grimm do exactly that. Love the DIY gobo tho, worked a treat.
Sidenote about describing the light as "soft". I'm aware that the terms "soft" and "hard" lighting are used to describe the HIGHLIGHT to SHADOW transition from a light source. However, when I describe the quality of light in the pictures in the video, I use "soft" in "soft sunlight" more loosely to describe the level of contrast (which varied depending on whether I added the second light source or not) even though the result still showed a sharp shadow edge. Anyway, I hope you find this video helpful. Thanks for watching and have a great rest of your week!
hey
your videos is amazing!
where I can get your lessons?
Im a trained teacher and you have 'it' the natural ability to expound ideas clearly to people without being condescending or taking up too much time. Honestly such an underrated skill. Thanks for this :)
Honestly blown away by the level of clarity and quality of these lighting lessons. You break down a complex subject into simple steps. Thank you very much!
This is what I've been looking for these past months. I was wondering, "How do I create hard shadow pattern on a wall while maintaining an overall soft inside a room?" Can't believe it's as simple as, "just put the hard light in front of another big source." Thank you for always trying out new things and sharing it with the rest of us.
Thank you Willy! I'm glad this video came just in time then haha 🙌
Till I discovered your channel, I used to think soft light trumps hard light in 80% cases. But man, you've made me fall in love with hard light! Also, patent that GOBO already!!!
even before I go into the core content....I had been attracted by your voice...and it's rare to find it in man..."tenderness" and the script itself...what I"m trying to say is that you're a good presenter/narrator...as much as a photographer. Good job bro!
Pleaaase please please keep creating videos!! I am fascinated by your account, and I'm blown away by how easy this actually is to understand. You explain it so well, your voice calming, you show the before and afters.. your content has everything one can wish for :) Thank you for your amazing work and for teaching us so many things!!
This hands down one of the best photography channels
Usually, I don't comment under videos - but I am super glad I found your channel and your super helpful videos. Your tone is relaxed and calming and your explanations are on point! Thank you.
Thank you so much! I just bought a 3 pc Godox 200w set and I was really overwhelmed with the strobe power within my small space and with almost no natural light.
I came across your channel last week but I have learned so much about light fundamentals and shaping them to my preference in more than I have learned from photography over the years. I really thank you for the effort in creating these videos.
Wow, thank you so much! I'm glad the videos are helping and I appreciate the kind words 🙏
I've practiced photography using OCF for quite some time now and have consumed countless hours of videos on the subject. And, seriously, the videos you make are among the best. Clearly communicated with clean examples. If you keep this up your channel is going to be massive, no doubt.
I would've never thought of using two sources from the same direction, this blew my mind, looks awesome and makes so much sense
Seriously, one of the best channel about lighting in photography + the photos created are pretty good and that doesn't happen a lot on YT ;)
Thank you!
Really amazing ❤️, and that voiceover of the sea part😂
Excellent video and good description of how we can create quality light that we see every day👏👏👏😎
Yeah this was super helpful! I love soft natural light and don’t want white light in my videos. I could just try and film in the day time but all zoom stand up mics are at night. I love warm light, it just feels more welcoming to me. Normally only painters understand this relationship with light. Thanks for explaining it easily! :)
I found this because I am looking to make my apartment feel brighter and cozier esp in dark cold winters. This has given me ao many ideas like getting a fairly harsh point light (lamp) and tucking it into a corner behind some plants to complement the diffuse overcast light. Thanks!
Брэндон, продолжайте нас радовать вашими обучающими роликами. Это всегда легко, понятно, приятный голос и очень интересно смотреть. Благодарю вас за вашу работу.
Que excelente tutorial y que bonito explica y enseña su voz muy modulada y clara. Muchas gracias por el tiempo que utilizo para enseñarnos.
This video BLEW. MY. MIND. I cannot believe this is free. Oh my god. Wow.
I've learnt more from your videos on artificial lighting in relation to food photography than all the other hundreds I've watch....combined. Your step by step approach and the addition of camera and Speedlight settings is superb. So glad I found your channel. TY
Thank you so much for sharing this information. For someone like me, who still has so much to learn, this is incredibly helpful. ❤
VERY helpful near the end when you put key light, fill light, added together all side by side!! Thank you!!
Been binging all your lighting vids since I discovered your channel. The way you teach and show your thought process is seriously top notch! Really appreciate uploading these. Looking forward to future content!
This is what this channel absolutely about. Which is i very love it. Thanks mate 👌🏼
Appreciate that Muhammad! Thank you
This is your first video that I’ve watched. Very impressed with your content! Thank you for your insightful work!
Your videos are such a life saver 😍😍😍 thank you so much!!!!!
Thank YOU for watching them!
So glad I found your channel. You have a great vibe and drop so much insight and knowledge. Thanks!
thank you so much for this video! love it! great reminder for me doing mix lighting! kudos to you and your channel!
I liked and subbed just for that moment of the “calming/dramatic” water scene with voice overlay. Oh yeah and I learned some things about lighting too. Great video!
absolutely gorgeous shot
Hey champ, loved the video. I’m on a mission myself to gently improve the ambient light of a room with the least amount of equipment. I’d love to learn more on how to do something like that. Keep up the excellent content !
I have just started taking photos. Your photography tutorial is very useful. For me, lighting is quite important in taking photos. Your video answers my questions.
I have never seen this technique. I'm so glad I found your video, love your style too! subscribed.
RUclips done it right. Been looking for great food photography channel, and look what I've found. Thankyou so much!
You make me think about a lot of ideas for modifiers to filter a lot of possibilities of my next lights for food! Thanks for sharing!
Love the way you telling & sharing the story! Your video is awesome & you’re so cool.
Best photography RUclips channel in the game. Keep up the good work!
I don't know about best...😬 but thanks Mike! haha
It’s always great to watch your videos. Thank you so much 😊
Very kind of you Emma, thank you!
figandlight Anytime 😊
This was sooooo insightful. Thanks for sharing
Like, subbed, and commented. So paid in full.
I've been looking for this tutorial for the longest time. Nobody really explains it... I've this lighting setup, I've seen where they place the lights... just never understood it, until today! Thank you @figandlight
Please continue to share your ideas and inspire us! Rock n Roll!
Thank you so much for uploading these videos ! These are super helpful ! Please don’t ever stop making such videos ! Recreating natural light videos are the best ones !!!
Thank you Garima! I appreciate it! And definitely more to come 👍
Can’t wait for the course!!!! You’re such an inspiration for me. Thank you!
Thank you Ashley! That's such an honor and I'm glad my videos have been helpful 🙏
I discovered your chanel yesterday. Thank you so much for your explanation mixing easy description and humour. And the results are stunning. Really inspiring! Merci beaucoup!!
I don't usually like videos on youtube.. but when I do... it's for this guys videos
Your audio is so crisp and your voice is so calming!
This is just amazing work. So much to learn. I know now ... how many times would have I have to watch your videos to learn just the basics of food photography.
Very artist in explanation and very beautiful picture😍😍
Amazing, today im going to try it.. i’ll keep u posted with the results 👍🏻👍🏻
Found your channel few days ago and really so much information in your videos. Amazing. Also convinced me to buy a flash to improve my photography and encouraged me to play with different lighting setups.
That's awesome Pulkit! Hope to run across your work some day
Very simple to understand! Thank you so much 🥰
It helps a lot, great work
Thanks Chan!
The way you explained it is so helpful
I'm sorry but your voice is so soothing. I heard it and I had to subscribe and thanks for the video it was specific and it gave me the information I was hoping to find🙂
Nice setup. For me I would try to eliminate the double shadow. The strength of the double shadow can be reduced somewhat by finding the center area on the large soft box and situating the smaller light there and making sure both lights are on the same angle/path. Also, sending the larger soft box into the wall for a very large source can help too. Using a v-flat (if you have that resource and space) and shooting a strobe into the v-flat with a second light at the same angle pointing towards set looks good too. You can even drape light diffusion (two- 1/4 scrim jim) with an opening between them. This gives a stronger center light.
Your videos are by far the most informative and helpful compared to any other channel. Thank you so much!
Awesome explanation, very detailed! Thanks!
I haven't seen such a profesional video about lighting in a long time. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it since I have a little job coming up and this is exactly what I needed it!
Thank you Sara! I appreciate that
Thank you sharing your valuable rich knowledge about lightening
Wow! Always the best with lights! Thanks so much for sharing ✨
Thank you Mary!
I like your channel so much !! I’m so glad to support your work on the start of your RUclips-career 😍😍😍
Thank you Olga! I appreciate that
I am weak at understanding the techniques mostly-given orally like the other channels, but your practice really helped me improve my food photography skills and every details always left me like, "Oh wow!". Thanks a lot, Brandon!
That's awesome Desiana! I'm flattered to hear my videos have been helpful for you and I mean that. Thank you!
Amazing, I love the way you explain everytring. Nice work!!!
Hey teach, can't wait for your course to come out! 🤗
me too! 😅
Wow this video was insightful. I'm definitely subscribing!!
This video is awesome thanks for simplifying it. How about temperature and kelvin settings?! Thanks
This is really a nice demo, Brandon , thank you so much.
AMAZING!!! Can not wait for your course!!! I will definitely pay for it
Thank you Lucy! I appreciate that! looking forward to having you on-board 🙌
wow, this was super informative and eye opening. i'm just starting out experimenting in the studio after 7 years of "I only shoot in natural light". great stuff, thank you so much. excited to check out your other videos.
You are amazing and explaining the techniques, thank you so much for sharing! Such a pleasure to watch your videos 💛
this helps so much! finally a good explanation! thank you :D
loving this!!! thank you so much! could you maybe (if you want to of course) make a video on where to get cheap backdrops like the beautiful stone one you're using in this video
These are exactly the kind of videos I need right now. Thank you for explaining everything so clearly!
you sir, you lift the quality of youTube by miles :D, very inspiring, solid teaching in a direct and playful way, great edits with a splash og humor love it :). please do keep them coming, even if it's "just" behind the photo videos they are fantastic insights :D.
I have come to a point to use mostly this kind of lighting in studio, mainly jewelry photography. I use a couple more lights and accessories but the principal is almost the same. I have to keep my light white balance the same on all lights though, cause from what i see you dont really need that.
the voice over the sea intro makes me subbed! LoL
Great vid and super informative in smplest way possible
thanks a lot
You are amazing! Love the way you explain the whole idea of lighting. I just stumbled upon this video and now I am your fan :)
You're a lighting genious! I've never seen anyone set up ambient / fill light the way you do. So different and creative.
Thank you so much!
first up great video
its so good to see you using really affordable gear and churning out great photos out with it, we dont all need broncolor or profotos
Love your channel! I'm learning so much from you 🙏 could I ask where you purchased the device that attaches the clamp to the cstand?
This is just what i need, new to food photography got to try it for a client gig it's so helpful, subed!!!
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I love your videos and how you break down lighting in food photography.
Thank you Kristen! I really appreciate that 🙏
Thank you so much! really helpful and inspiring!
Very nice and useful video Brandon! Explained very well.
Thanks a lot for sharing with us! 😊
Thanks Kajin! I appreciate that 🙏
Amazing lesson 👏🏻💖
Just found your channel and it was an instant subscribe from me. LOVE how you break down the technique with such clear explanation. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for these videos
simple and brilliant. Thanks!
Very very helpfull
Thx a lot for sharing your knowledge 🙏🙏
Loved this tip! Thanks!
I hit like as soon as you started narrations with the BG music.
This special light template is incredibly helpful.
Very helpful and inspiring, thanks!
Very well explained. Nice video-good work. Keep it up
Great tutorial.. thank you for sharing :) love your work / videos
Amazing, keep the good work coming!
I'm sorry, I'm maybe seeing things differently here but the double shadow affect is something I am finding a bit 'unnatural' and not pleasing. I just don't think in nature we see many situations where the light source has both fill and key from the same direction. With my house I might have hard light coming in from the sun, but the light is being bounced off my walls and thus acting as a fill and softening and filling those harsh shadows where walls and such exist. My mind thinks a reflector to bounce the hard speedlite to fill the shadows would look more natural, or a fill light gently filling the shadows on the opposing side. I've seen Rob Grimm do exactly that.
Love the DIY gobo tho, worked a treat.
Every video I am increasingly impressed. Thank you for sharing this!
Thanks Nathan!
showwwwwwwww....light beautiful ..Thanks. (Brazil/RN)
Thank you!
Amazing and simple!