My Portrait Lighting Kit (feat. the Godox AD200)
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- Опубліковано 6 кві 2019
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In this video I share the contents of my portrait lighting bag which I have been building for the past year to give me a lot of power and portability for my strobe based portrait work.
The products mentioned are:
Calumet WT1106 Water Tight Hard Case
Godox AD200
Godox TT685s
Godox H200R and AK R1 accessory kit
Godox AD-B2
Rogue Colour Correction Gel Kit
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Sean, thank you for your excellent video. I'm a retired Professional Photographer. I'm 82 yrs old that still got the photography bug, apparently there's no cure for it. I enjoy listening and watching the younger generation of photographers. I accidentally came across your video as I was researching the Godox Pocket Flash AD200. Like you I went through many decisions what to carry to on location photography (mainly industrial photography), heavy cases, Studio Electronic Flashes etc..etc..etc... eventually all this heavy lugging caught up with me, that one of my shoulder's rotator cuff froze up. I enjoyed your demonstration as to how you managed to come up with a very streamlined lighting system that is also quite light to carry . I suppose It is progress, how electronic Speedlight got so miniaturized and the newest batteries emerged these last few years. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Good luck on your journey Charles! You're an inspiration to us too!!
I also had a frozen shoulder for one year, very painful and not fun!
Your comment makes me smile. 😊 Thank you and I hope you have much more great moments for photography. All the best to you!
I don't understand why there are people who would spend their hatred on Sean.
He's just so down to earth and loveable.
He's strict but in an admirable way.
Yep, no CAPS LOCK titles, no acting. Just concise insight as a result of experience, saving people money and trial & error. Many others hide behind (over)acting and vague, entry-level tips while actually selling you their presets and, intentionally or not, keeping you at ground level. With Sean's videos, you could emulate his entire setup and alongside his notes on photography, it's the next best thing to being around on the set with him. People are tripping by hating on this high quality, open-source type of knowledge sharing.
omni rhythm Now why did I instantly know who you're talking about with over-acting and selling presets? 🤣
thank you
Dong Cap Because they are losers and spend time tearing people down. Sean is awesome, practical and very honest. Thank you Sean Tucker 😎
What hatred? You mean dislikes? His like to dislike ratio is outstanding, very few dislikes relative to views.
Thank you Sean once again. Your videos are no-nonsense...to the point...informative...interesting. I really enjoy them. I have the Godox AD200 system and love it, I'm REALLY looking forward to your future videos on using them. Don't make us wait long.
Thank you for always uploading quality content, and never skimping on information. You've inspired myself, along with so many other people. Keep doing what you're doing, Sean. All the best.
I love your genuine approach, sincerity, and honesty in this video Sean. Thank you!
I'd love to see a video of you using this equipment outdoors, shooting some portraits, different light configurations, etc.! Thank you for this video as well! I love the flexibility that you get out of such easily packable pieces of equipment.
Same 👍
just look it up. Many photogs already have done demo vids.
@@DonFather and gear videos, and tutorials, etc. But you know Sean just brings something more to the table :)
Same
Same! Please Sean?
Thanks for this. I LOVE your advice of “don’t buy my kit, but listen to why it works for me”. Absolutely spot on. Please keep making more videos like this...we need them.
Wow. This channel is amazing and refreshing. There are a lot of "UA-camr" photography channels that basically just pump out adverts disguised as vlogs. Sean is the real deal. Unbiased, intellegent and a great communicator. I'm learning a lot and can't wait to dig into all his other videos.
I love the photos of your mentors hanging on the wall. You and your videos are always a breathe of fresh air in contrast to the majority of photography videos on youtube.
I have 2 of these as well. Love the size and weight. You're putting out one of the best photography channels out there, I really appreciate your straightforward approach, and the fantastic behind the scenes glimpses.
This video is right on time. I'm narrowing down my first off camera lighting purchase so this helps tremendously.
You are so great at explaining not only lighting, but also the benefits of lighting options. Thank you and I have learned a ton watching just two of your videos.
Hey Sean, Want to thank you for what you are doing on here. I gave up doing photography in any professional sense after a bad experience with a wedding when I was first starting out. Recently you, along with a few others, have given me the courage to try again. (A little wiser and not planning on any weddings anytime soon) Very excited to go pursue this again with a fresh perspective. Please keep doing what you're doing because it does make an impact! ~ NJSP
Very comprehensive review. I have been using the AD200 for a year for all my beach family portraits and weddings. It has the power to overpower the sun 15 minutes before sunset. Plus, the battery has all day capability. I have never run out of battery power in a full day's shooting.
I'm looking forward to your videos on lighting. Especially when it comes to portraits, I always wonder how the lighting is done. I'm at the very start of my photography journey so instructional videos that explain things like lighting are a big help.
Enjoyed this video, and really enjoyed your comments at the end about telling your audience that you aren't trying to sell them anything. Can definitely tell your decision process and thoughts were genuine and non biased.
As always, the quality of your video and its content is to me one of the best out there. Thanks for keeping creating and sharing your work! 😍
Sean, this is a very big thank you for your work on this channel. I just did my first portrait shoot using setups learned here. I have to say your approach to manual lighting is so intuitive and it makes so much sense to me, and it works! I'm using the Godox AD200's and (i went with the larger controller) controller - it's so simple and I learned that here. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Eric Joyce
Sean you are a true inspiration my friend, in your quest for truth on your Journey you are bringing people with you one photo at a time, one philosophy at a time and one mindset at a time and for this I’m truly proud of you. You are constantly positive and inspirational you are not trying to sell anyone anything and with the goodwill and respect you have earned your place, one subscriber at a time. Keep up the good work Sean Tucker, you are a giant among men first an extraordinary photographer second, but most importantly you are a true humanitarian and a beacon of hope for us all.
That’s very kind mate:)
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us all. May you always have a good light. 📸
You really are a fantastic teacher and inspiration. Thank you for taking something that has been very overwhelming to me over the years and making it both understandable and something I really want to tackle now.
In a word - Brilliant! Thank you for every video you've done. They have given me a 'reset' in my life long love, and career. Blessings on your future. . .
Here is a prime example of a genuinely talented guy not obsessing about the most expensive flashy gear. Always been a fan of the channel Sean.
Been using the AD200 since they came out. At the time, I was on a budget and these were a stop gap for me. To my surprise, they are not only outstanding lights at their power level, they are very compact and versatile. And the biggest surprise to me, has been how rugged they are (since they are just plastic I didn't have any expectations for ruggedness). I have had them up on a softbox with the bowens adapter and my light holder (aka my wife), got side tracked and left them unattended. Wind came by and knocked them right on their end (visualize a pile driver). A piece of the plastic flew off, but I snapped it back together, turned it on and it was as if nothing happened (except for the scratches). This has happened twice since that time (I have since fired my wife for that job, LOL, replaced her with sand bags that do not get distracted). I have 2 of these wonderful lights and when I need more power, I just combine them together with the dual head kit.
LOL about your wife! Been using two Godox V860s; just got me an AD200 this week. Can't wait to try it out... Incidentally, i've had several spills with my V860s which has resulted in scratches and dents, but they just keep on shooting...
such a decent lighting set up - I'm on the fence with looking at the AD400 - but I LOVE the versatility of these 200's - especially how you can double them up - its really modern and no fuss
Thanks Sean, just picked up at AD200 Pro. Love how you have your lighting kit organized.
I use the EXACT same kit. As soon as the V1 arrives it will replace the flash. It is wonderful having this much light, in so small a space at these prices.
Great video Sean and I totally agree. I was in exactly the same situation, dragging around Bowens flashes for years ( they really are tough and reliable) in multiple bags breaking my back in the CBD where parking was always rubbish. I got it down initially to an ad360ii bit no modelling light was a pain. Enter the ad200 and the adb2 and after using these Godox flashes my back is loving it and the benefits of the remote power options and hss are excellent, especially given the cost. The batteries last ages and the whole godox system works very well together. I use the ad600bm, ad360-II and four of these ad200 and a couple of 585s (from memory) but I've found that I'm just using the ad200s lately, especially with the AD-B2 adapter as you can easily double your power if you need it and also get a better modelling light.
In fact the only downer to the ad600 and the ad200s in the AD-B2 is the modelling light doesn't come close to the halogens on the Gemini 400/500R/750Pro that I used to drag around. In a lot of situations especially with the AF on my camera, it doesn't seem to make too much difference but I have found that when the clients want me to shoot with a bright background but I am using the ad200 flash (with the adb2) to power indoors (with a bright background) the back lighting is a real pita as the modelling light just isn't strong enough to balance the scene for the AF to not struggle so much.
Like I said though, for all other situations where you have some good ambient light on the subject to at least give some light for the camera to focus easily; they are awesome. I have found a workaround to help a little (by increasing the DRO on the camera it seems to allow a bit more for the back lighting and struggle less).
I haven't yet got the magnetic attachments for the round head but it's tempting to get them after seeing them in use. I got the ones in the kits that came with the fresnel but haven't used them much so I can probably hold off on those for now :)
Thanks for the video, awesome as usual.
Thank you for your calm, clear manner and your very clearly structured videos with all those great film sequences and photos in between. I am just a beginner in photography but I will learn more every day. Your videos helped me a lot.
I actually picked up one of these around Christmas time. It is surprisingly powerful and it seems to even work well with just using the speed light as a trigger. Great video, Sean.
I keep coming back to this video and really appreciate your insight on portable / mobile lighting solutions. Thank you!
Sean,
Thank you so much for your videos. I’m just starting with photography and videography. Your videos are my favorites on all of UA-cam, because you tell us that “this is how I do it, I’m not saying to copy what I do...” So many others have such an underlying arrogance, that it makes me not want to listen to them. So, Thank You.
Very insightful and educational. Crystal clear as always! Thank you for what you for all of these anonymous viewers like me!
Great video Sean. I for one do appreciate your gear videos. It helps those of us who are making some of these decisions and considering these options. Thanks for posting this.
Agreed! Like you I have over the years become more portable with lighter kits. I love the AD200 for run and gun with wedding shots and corp profile shots. I mount to a small portable stand and grab and go when on location.
I really looking forward to this series. I just purchased my first speedlight and I am experimenting with it a lot. I hope to see more lighting tutorials. Great video :D
This is exactly what I needed, thank you! Been looking for a compact, good quality light system!
Amazing video and information! Can't wait for more lighting video especially the cheap and simple setup. Many thanks Sir!
Sean: I've just fairly recently started watching and subscribed to your channel. I was drawn in by the way you build your videos and your delivery of your subject is flawless in my opinion. Though much of your content is outside of anything I do or plan on every doing... I still enjoyed each video I've seen so far. I look forward to more from you.
These videos are greatly appreciated! As someone who has been intimidated by flash, I look forward to your simple flash setup video.
I have been using that light for a year and its been working as i wanted it to!Thanks for sharing!
A "big lights" bag and a "small lights" bag. Great way to travel. Saves your energy and setup time.
I now have 3 of the AD200s. They are a godsend. I use them for Headshots in my softboxes. I recently shot 126 headshots and the batteries were still almost fully charged at the end of the day. An amazing tool to have. I love it. If you like using gels, you may want to consider the Magmod system. They fit perfectly on the AD200 and are a dream to use in terms of ease and speed. Great video again. Thank you for sharing.
Great video Sean, I bought two AD200s at Christmas, the B2 bracket is awesome and the LED model light that comes with it is powerful!!
Thank you, Sean!
This is exactly what I needed. I've been looking for this kind of system and information that is not a bunch of blah,blah,blah technical jargon. I'll be giving this system a try.
Thanks again for your time and for sharing your knowledge with us.
Very inspirational and informative video once again, thank you. Food for thought indeed, AD200 kit. I have the Godox TT685o plus the trigger. Your portraits (the ones I've seen) look absolutely amazing. I hope I can, with practice, justify buying an AD200 in the near future.
Thank you for this clear and informative review, Sean.
You've really impressed me for carrying so much power in such a relatively 'small' case.
I'm glad I ever subscribed to your channel
You are a fantastic communicator sir.
I know right! I hold Sean Tucker in the same vein as Hugh Brownstone.
Thank you for this. I am looking forward to seeing how these perform outdoors. Keep up the good work.
Oh man. I’ve had the AD200 for easily a year now and I’m just now seeing this video! Lol I’ve been using mine all wrong!!! Thanks for this video!
Thank you, Sean. Looking forward to see how you work with that gear. At the moment I am on the "one speedlight, cheap umbrellas" part, resisting to fix all my problems buying stuff.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I really love your way of making video's and the topics you address.
Brilliant kit and advice as usual! Looking forward to seeing you use it in action.
I'm so happy I found your channel. In addition to terrific content, your videos are luscious. I've got a beginner portable studio set up: two V860 II speedlights, the X1T trigger, and shoot thru umbrellas. I'm looking to expand my kit, and your set up looks amazing. Thank you for the information and inspiration!
Sean nice to see you disown the sponsorship part quite effortlessly. The AD200 certainly seems very portable and flexible.
Thanks Sean. Another well thought out and well produced video.
I'm excited for this portrait series. I stopped doing portraiture for a long time, but want to get back into it.
Thanks for sharing @Sean Tucker. My Elinchrom pack days surely are numbered with all of the great stuff Godox is coming out with.
I bought the AD200 for headshots after seeing the Mentors video and am very pleased. Very flexible and affordable system. It is a good fit for my work. I will probably buy a second one this summer.
Excellent video Sean. I didn’t even know there was technology that that available. I can see that acting as an amazing piece of kit, thank you for sharing. Im looking forward to your future lighting videos.
Sean
Thank you for another excellent video, I always learn something from you! But this time you totally knocked it out of the park. It really opened my eyes to a system that totally makes sense compact and affordable. I am looking forward up to upping my portrait game.
I have this lencarta beauty dish as well and LOVE it. Awesome product.. going with Godox AD600pro here and i can put the flash inside the folded dish and both inside the bag which comes with the dish. Absolutely phantastic!
Thank you for sharing so generously. I truly hope you are rewarded with abundance. Much gratitude
Just amazing!!! Thank you for putting this educational video together.
Thank You for sharing your work and knowledge with us, I have been using Godox AD 200 and other Godox product for a few years. In the beginning, I wasn't very sure how the AD200 will help me to get a better light, but after been using in a few of my travels I became more confident that it was the best investment I have ever made. The result were more than amazing and my travel became more light and easy with such a small kit. Again thank you for making this great video.
This, my second time watching this video, with a little more experience, I can appreciate it so much more.
Those shots are painfully gorgeous
Thanks for the video, Sean. I have a couple of speedlites and this is really useful for me as I am starting with portrait photography and lighting.
Hello, sir. I've watched a few of your videos & really like your clean, no-nonsense, yet approachable style. Your videos are always informative & enjoyable. Keep up the good work! Subscribed.
Wow! Your work is amazing! I just received my Ad200 and I'm so excited to put it to good use!
What a nice and clean set. Basically everything you need inside of a bag. Thanks for showing us this, and congrats on your work. :)
You are always inspiring, keep the good work up, love to follow your work.
Sean, you're the man. Love the videos and info. Such a delight
Amazing!! Thank you for your insight and honesty
Great job, Sean. Honest and direct video. I like your work, man.
Brilliant video and advice as always Sean. Looking forward to your next beginner lighting video
Cheers Sean, great video! I'm using a similar set of equipment and I also love the size, cost and flexibility. I'm looking forward to seeing how you use them in the future!
You’re a gem. Thank you for everything that you are.
Thanks Sean, This has helped narrow down my choice of light upgrade, the AD200 seem to be a very popular solution.
I've been using the AD200 in conjunction with the V1 speed lights. They work great in combination. And with the V1 as an on camera fill light, it also acts as the controller for the AD200 off camera lights.
I love the godox gear. They are a game changer.
I love your clarity and explanation🙂
I love this video. Thank you so much for all the great insight.
These look so enticing. I’m running on some older Einstein e640s but the portability & power of these are making me want to switch it up
Keem Ibarra lol that’s what I am doing now selling my 640 for ad200 pro
Definitely would love to see the full lighting setup you use (mainly modifiers). I love the AD200, but I try to make it as compact as possible. It tends to make carrying the glass bulb a challenge. But I also prefer circular modifiers. Cheetah stand has some nice-ish ones, but I've noticed the B&H/Adorama house brands have "rounder" umbrellas now, too, but no soft cover/grid options.
Owwww Man! I am so grateful for this video!! I was just about to buy Atlas TTL PRO 600 but! I've been waiting for your last video with my decision and I am really happy that I did it.
Thank you very much for sharing with us your experience!
Cheers!
I really enjoyed this video. I am a landscape and nature photographer and admit to having a minimalistic, ok, lack of knowledge on lighting for portraits or other creative uses. I use Sony equipment and do own an HVL-F60RM. I've used it twice and learned on the fly. I do wish I had the type of knowledge that could improve my value as a photographer outside of my current comfort zone. I would love to see you make those videos you mentioned. You are an amazing teacher and I'm sure I would gain some very useful knowledge. Cheers.
Love this video so much! This was so incredibly helpful
As a long time photographer, but fairly new to shooting on-location portraits, I also have selected Godox AD200 pro as my light source(s). I also have a pair of them and have found the AD-B2 is a very worthy purchase for shooting the AD200 in pairs. The extra power really helps in outdoor ambient light when shooting through any diffuser. Another tool I found useful is the PolarPro VND 2-5 stop filter ~ no color shifting/casting nor cross polarization ~but it is expensive. I got the 82mm size for my largest lens diameter and just use step-up rings for my non-82mm lens. (a 67mm and 77mm). **[edit to note: since you shoot with a Sony you can buy a ND filter that actually snaps in place on your sensor negating the use of a VND and step-up rings. Since I don't shoot Sony I don't have that option at the moment so I didn't catch the name of the filter nor the amount of stops it has]**. I really try to avoid shooting in HSS especially as I approach 1/8000s because the power of the flash really diminishes. I am new subscriber and really love your work.
This video has inspired me to finally do something about my lighting kit... in terms of storage. All these pouches filled with various equipment that in fact belongs together... in a big cardboard box..
I finally got rid of them by buying a sturdy storage/transport case. Reviewing various sites I decided to stick with Sean's choice and so I opted for the Calumet brand. After comparing all different specs I decided to go for the WT2175 in order to store 2 AD200 pro's, 2 V-860iii's, an X2T and a Sekonic L308X light meter, as well as the AD-B2 bracket shown in the video. Some gels and chargers/power cables make it quite a thoroughly filled up case. As my reflectors and some grids found no room here, I'll probably need to buy yet anoher case :(. But that can wait...
So Sean, thanks for inspiring me with this video ! As always, it's worth wile to browse through your channel as you provide very various content, your choices are always well motivated wihout pressuring us to take your word for granted, and, well, to put it bluntly, you do not sell loads of BS.
Thanks and please keep these movies coming!
Regards from Flanders, Frank.
De dome is pretty nice to use in a softbox or umbrella. My experiments showed that the spread is just as good as the bare bulb. The round head has a higher output and that compensates for the light loss of the dome.
Somehow gravitated back to this old post that I've probably seen more than a couple of times. Still relevant, informative and oddly reassuring.
Since I'm a bit of a newbie at portraits, I'm just finding good natural light interiors close to windows as a beginner. My best portraits so far have been that way. But I do appreciate these lights give that setting a sort of portability and better control.
I have two Godox AD200's as well and they are great. Portable, reliable and fairly cheap.
the portraits at the vid's end are quite lovely. thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.
An amazing tutorial, many thanks Sean. I’m just starting out into portraits, have got the 6850 and trigger, soft umbrella. Will hopefully move up to a 200 next.
Fantastic info Sean, thank you. I have 3 AD 200 Pros and I am very happy with them. Everything you'd mentioned is right on the dot!
Sean, you are an amazing person and good photographer. I learned a lot from you. Thank
And regarding the haters, don’t pay attention to them, because no matter how good you do there will always be someone hates what you do.
It’s just how it is, there is not a single person that walk on the earth that doesn’t have haters.
Very well explained and right on spot. Thank you!
Thank you for all the info Sean!