How your softbox distance affects your image

This is just a quick video to show some examples of how the same softbox at different distances can produce different results in regards to softness, contrast, and how much light affects the background.
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[@bubuli]

5:22 contrast gets lower but light gets harsher as you move away light. you can see harshness in the cheeks and forehead.

[@brgphotography]

Definitely. As the light gets further away the relative size of the light (to the subject) gets smaller, so the light gets harder/harsher. If the studio was bigger I would have liked to move the light even further away. It’s still relatively soft at the far distance, but if I could have moved it further away it would have been more “evenly” light, but a lot harsher with harder shadows like you noticed.

[@annharrison1701]

I am so glad you are doing this series Ben. Totally new to flash but you make it very easy to follow along. What light meter are you using and can I use that one for exposure outside?

[@brgphotography]

Thank you. I’m glad you are finding them helpful.
I’m using the Sekonic Flashmate L-308s-u. And yeah, you can use it outdoors for natural light. There is a mode button that you press to switch from constant light/outdoor mode (a little sun icon) or flash mode (a little lighting bolt icon.)
In flash mode you press the button and it will blink and will give you a reading when it detects a bright flash of light. The constant light mode (good for sunlight or constant LED lights) will give you a reading when you press the button.
I bought this light meter because it’s relatively inexpensive ($220 USD) and it’s pretty compact. There might be a newer version out since I bought mine years ago.
I don’t use it all the time, but it’s especially useful in the studio when the model is in make up, and I don’t have anyone to base an exposure off of. So it’s nice to have a light meter, because I can get the lights pretty up, and get the exposure pretty much set before the model steps in front of the camera.

[@annharrison1701]

@@brgphotography thanks so much Ben!

[@SonnyBCreative]

Excellent video!

[@brgphotography]

Thank you! It was fun to make!