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For creases and wrinkles, use a large softbox, or if you have only a small softbox, bring it closer to the face. Then add a white reflector to the opposite side (or another softbox instead of the reflector). Harsh lighting is okay for faces with perfect skin, and soft lighting for imperfect skin. .
What really differentiates this from the other videos is that you used a continuous light-source instead of a strobe, and you focused just on the lighting rather than taking each photograph. That makes it easy for us to visualize how the lighting changes as you move the reflector around, and see the changes in real-time. Very well-done!
Regard angles Team calling brothers and sisters of light from the divine love quality of source that transcends all time and space and beyond Matrix, I would like to connect with you all the time. What you want to do, see, and become, I also want to do, see, and become; So in the following all the time, the wisdom of the invisible beings guides and guides individuals, prompts, hints and influences, transcending the wisdom of the universe to bring spiritual truth to control the five senses and the Brain I am the source quality, I return to the source quality I am formless, I original self-sufficient, I am everything; and everything is me
I've seen so many lighting videos, and unless they're still shots with text that explains, sure they have a continuous light source that is moved around.to show you the different lighting set ups No efance , but where have you been.
I love how he sounds like it's something easy for everyone to pick up, and not some kind of mystic knowledge that you have to be grateful he shares. I'm grateful anyway.
Rembrandt 1:27 Split light 2:51 Broad light 4:32 Paramount (butterfly) 5:26 Loop light 8:14 Lighting positions with one light source 10:25 Changing the size of the light source 10:59
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Wow, a complete lighting course in a 15 minute video. Fantastic. I was surprised you didn't include short lighting in there though. Regardless, this is a must watch for any beginner.
A true educator if I’ve ever seen one! WOW! I wish college had been exactly like this! I went to college for fashion and felt completely cheated, because the corse work was so diluted with other crap. I dropped out. I love this video because this is the first time I felt like a student (enjoying) watching a teach, since middle school, 15 yes ago! The model is gorgeous she looks like Victoria Beckham!
This is the best lighting video I've found so far. Your really doing a great job explaining everything and demonstrating and showing how it looks with variation in camera awesome!!!!
Your the only one on youtube who gets this right especially when it comes to short and broad lighting, all others light the shadow side and call the pattern short light with the same light, thanks
I have to say, I really appreciate this video. There’s so many videos on UA-cam, on all different aspects of photography and they can often be muddled and overwhelming. This was clear and informative and simple. I learnt a lot. Cheers 👍
I liked your style, not heavy on the editing it really made you more real and relatable. Some might say you were too dark but since the focus isn't on you it makes sense. Easy and clear explanations. I took notes thank you!
Sir, You're amazing, thank you. Just what i needed, instead of other people trying to turn it into a montage, you made it educational. Definitely subscribing!
I don't know who are those jerks who put dislike to this video - this one is one of the best tutorials on portrait lighting, very clear, straightforward and extremely understandable. Thanks!!!
I love photography. I took a class in college and I learned more in this video than I did there. Thank you. I subscribed and will go through all of your videos.
Great video - well scripted - the model is highly professional as well as attractive - she just sits there patiently as the center of attention without distracting from the lecture and training bits - a well crafted tutorial with good technique explained and demonstrated. Thanks. JT
Great lesson on basic portrait lighting. All too often people try to explain basic lighting by using more lights than a rock concert and confusing and scaring the newbie. Get the single light poses down and see how to change from one to the other and you have a solid base upon which you can build up the complexity.
Been scouring UA-cam for basic lighting info. This is by far the most competent one I’ve seen! Will watch it many times. Is that what Butterfly light is? Loop? Now I know, others just give a label. Thank you!
Hands down AWESOME video! I am a videographer stepping into the world of flash photography and this truly shows the abilities of proper lighting. I LOVE it. Thank you so much for showing me what you can do with one light and a bounce card! Beautiful stuff!
Thanks Tim! We are always really excited to release new videos :) We have a video coming out this week on food photography, so stay subscribed to check it out!
JP, hands down, this is the best video summarizing lighting and techniques!!! Your ability to explain as well as visually deliver these lighting concepts with great ease makes this enjoyable and most importantly easy to understand. FINALLY, I GET IT. THANK YOU!!!
Great video!! Each step explained and demonstrated in a lively and engaging manner! I'm starting out in Portrait Photography and your tutorial was recommended by Ann Aveyard, Master Craftsman in photography of The Guild of Photographers (UK) Seeing each set up demonstrated in the harsh light, with the photobox removed, was so effective! Very professional model, with the human touch!! Have subscribed.
Really well done . Straight, to the point, efficient and effective. No muss, no fuss. Clear explanations and makes it look not fussy or intimidating. I like the views from top and front so you can see the orientation of the light and model better. Great job!
light is a difficult concept for me to grasp. and ive had these techniques explained to me before but watching this is the first time i really understand. amazing video. you are like the bob ross of grip. very comprehensive and you make anyone feel like they can do it after watching this. thank you very much
Notice what he is using here? Dollar per dollar any fool can learn this in 20 minutes.Give this guy a $20 LED ring light and Canon T1i the result would be he would not be able to even take 1 single shot. These "Pro's" rely too much on their full frame $5000 cameras and $2000 strobes, not enough using their brains. Any of this information can be learned in a matter of hours, but good luck getting the equipment required to actually use this information properly. All these techniques were made and designed around an expensive setup, never really meant consumer equipment.
I learn so much from watching your videos, I've been looking for solutions in forums for the last few months, but your videos help me a lot more. I owe you my subscription! Thanks
Great video! I've heard of some of these, but really didn't know what they mean. I know this was for portrait photography, but I will be using these on my own videos as well. Thank you!!
I just needed to do a quick lighting set up review and lo and behold here's one of the best commercial directors I've worked with giving me the tips. Thanks JP!
You're a cool dude JP, thanks for this. You might want to cover controlling the light in these different setups. Gridding, flagging, spills etc. Every setup has it's own challenges regarding to light positions, studio space and the types of background (luma and hue). Back in the time when I was starting with photography, this stuff gave me headaches. A complete tut on this topic could be pretty useful to the community. Cheers
Watching this video with a Rembrandt: a life in 180 paintings in my hand. Always want to learn the lighting & composition side of knowledge from great classic paintings & their creators. So thrilled when Rembrandt pop up on your video. Maybe a new series video idea: what could learn of lighting & composition from great classic paintings.
Agree with MANY comments...this is, hands down, the most (fluidly) precise, informative, and easily digestible portrait lighting tutorial--and you keep things hopping. Viewers site various reasons why this presentation is spot-on, but what I witness is someone who actually knows LIGHTING (the physics of LIGHT; lighting terminology) either from experience, perhaps a formal education in photography, or both? My guess is both. Regardless, it's obvious you know what you're talking about and hence, can explain these patterns in an engaging and simple tutorial. Appreciate!
Rembrant's favourite light was a skylight and he positioned his sitters underneath. Surprised you didn't mention Vermeer whose studio had a large north facing window.
i’m sure I will repeat a lot of what was commented on but here goes…. Very very well done video. You captured the different lighting styles with a simple steady light and by either moving the reflector or your subjects face/body, you clearly demonstrated the differences you can get in lighting scenarios. By far this has been the clearest (no pun intended) video on the different lighting styles in photography/portraiture.
Been there, done that, and presented it to the camera club on several occasions. Going back to basics is important even for those who have experience. Thank you and well done as usual.
One of the best videos I have seen you do. I like the way you explained loop lighting. Also an excellent demonstration of a hard light Rembrandt lighting pattern.
Thanks Mark! We are still releasing videos on this laws of light series so check out playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLuReQyMP8Efocat1tpVTYXeFZ2gXNaIXf.html
Well done. I don't use lighting out of ignorance. But this video really got me rethinking. Learned a bunch. Excellent ideas, but more than that, excellent teaching style. Many thanks.
That was great! From start to finish. Even the tiny jokes, not too on the nose, right timing, and the various combinations of the techniques. This was really helpful!
I began this new adventure with worry lines too new, as my childlike facination sees magic lights and hue.. i turned a corner over,..drew notes..and not too few.. my mindlights slow to wander.... my breathless stare....I Dew. cant wait to find my way and Boast to impress YOU. Watching you teach with greatness and ease is a blessing to us all.You help me share myself with me...Ur Art it comforts all ! i know i may confuse some but others get the clues..My brain dances with disorders so Im me u be me too. Things new can be so fun so bold so young so old. to hear these lights swim.................................... music ................GOLD.. a Chance is sold. a glance is souled Can Robin find her light to mold her shadow troll her treasure bowl so wow cruel world I bow for now... Yeah wierd cant touch me. LOL Im trying to say Thanx R. Cash
I appreciate this video so much. Everything was covered and explained very well. I enjoyed listening because the way things were explained was entertaining, simple, and direct.
Thank you for the video. I like how you showed where to position the light and model. As a visual learner, I was able to immediately see how the light positions change with the split screen (half with the model up close, and the other half with you moving the light around), instead of me having to "imagine" how the light would look.
It is a very useful video. I googled a lot and even went through a lot of UA-cam video but this one was really useful. Got the whole concept 👌 thank you.
Dude! Thank you sooo much! I have a skylight behind my desktop and we are having zoom meetings for work. The skylight is 4x8' and the monitors are attached to the wall... so none of that is movable and I look like smeone in the witness protection program. I have been trying to figure out how to position a small ring light to stop that and so my 60 year old neck doesn't turkey out, I am not blinded AND can actually see my computer screen... Butterfly light!!! I watched your vid & placed it much more over my head & back toward me than I would ever have considered and it looks fabulous. It looks fab no matter where I look or how I turn; no matter if I am looking up or down, left or right. Bless you! I work with 20 & 30 somethings in a VC firm and I am trying not to remind them I could be their mother or grandmother! LOL You totally did this and I thank you!!!!
That was the best lighting tutorial ever!❤❤❤ thanks a lot for making the knowledge so fun and great. You have such a vibe that makes me try even though Im scared of the results. That was like a masterclass! I will be watching all your content. Regards from Norway 😍😍😍
I know these set ups. But on one website, they were explaining about broad and short lighting. Now short lighting is where the shadow is on the side of the face closest to the camera lens. It can be Loop or Rembrant and is used to make the face look smaller. Broad lighting is just the opeside. The shadow is placed on the side of the face farther from the camera lens, and is used to make the face look larger.
A great explanation about lighting. Amongst the numerous videos I've seen here (and I've seen a lot, believe me !), this is the clearest and best tutorial up to now !! Congratulations, I'm a fan now 😉
That's was even better than usual, J. P.! I almost never use those five because I don't want to do what everyone else is doing. That said, knowing them well is the best way to effectively move away from them without creating something unwanted.
Great way to explain everything,not boring not to much excited not to flat perfect flow, hopefully now i can try everything,just received a gift with a baseline lights and background set,so ready to learn, thanks again for this tremendous lesson 🤗✌️😎👏👌
Glad you found it so helpful. You might enjoy the rest of our laws of light series: ua-cam.com/users/TheSlantedLenssearch?view_as=subscriber&query=laws+of+light
This was really helpful thankyou - did my first ever portrait attempt shot last night! I've learnt a lot with both that experience and this video to reflect upon what I did right and wrong!
I watch quite a few of your videos as a learning photographer. I know this is off and has nothing to do with photography but….that sweater you have on at the end of this video is 🔥🔥🔥! Lol!! Man.
Thank you so much! This helped with my photography class so much. I just didn’t understand it in my textbook. I love how real you are in your videos, too! Thanks!
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Thank you so much for this. How would these 5 vary with an older subject. Where you have to account for skin creases and wrinkles. Thank you.
What lighting setup (product names) were you using on this shoot?
For creases and wrinkles, use a large softbox, or if you have only a small softbox, bring it closer to the face. Then add a white reflector to the opposite side (or another softbox instead of the reflector). Harsh lighting is okay for faces with perfect skin, and soft lighting for imperfect skin. .
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What really differentiates this from the other videos is that you used a continuous light-source instead of a strobe, and you focused just on the lighting rather than taking each photograph. That makes it easy for us to visualize how the lighting changes as you move the reflector around, and see the changes in real-time. Very well-done!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment.
Regard angles Team calling
brothers and sisters of light from the divine love quality of source that transcends all time and space and beyond Matrix, I would like to connect with you all the time.
What you want to do, see, and become, I also want to do, see, and become;
So in the following all the time, the wisdom of the invisible beings guides and guides individuals, prompts, hints and influences, transcending the wisdom of the universe to bring spiritual truth to control the five senses and the Brain
I am the source quality, I return to the source quality
I am formless, I original self-sufficient,
I am everything; and everything is me
I've seen so many lighting videos, and unless they're still shots with text that explains, sure they have a continuous light source that is moved around.to show you the different lighting set ups No efance , but where have you been.
You make it looks insidiously easy
I love how he sounds like it's something easy for everyone to pick up, and not some kind of mystic knowledge that you have to be grateful he shares. I'm grateful anyway.
Thanks for your gratitude. Appreciate your support!
Rembrandt 1:27
Split light 2:51
Broad light 4:32
Paramount (butterfly) 5:26
Loop light 8:14
Lighting positions with one light source 10:25
Changing the size of the light source 10:59
Thanks for sharing those and thanks for watching!
LOVE when people put these in the comments
Videos like this are what makes UA-cam one of the greatest tools on the internet. Thank You so very much, Mr. Morgan!
Thanks Daniel! We are releasing a new video on food photography this week, so make sure you stay subscribed for that!
Oh, I will. Thank You! Keep up the great work. Looking forward.
I've been doing portraits for over 50 years. This is the best YT tut on lighting I have EVER seen. Thanks..........
That is so good to hear. Thanks for the nice comment!
This is probably the best explanation I've seen so far on YT regarding basic uses of softbox. Very helpful for beginners.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment!
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Wow, a complete lighting course in a 15 minute video. Fantastic. I was surprised you didn't include short lighting in there though. Regardless, this is a must watch for any beginner.
Thanks, Charles!
A true educator if I’ve ever seen one! WOW! I wish college had been exactly like this! I went to college for fashion and felt completely cheated, because the corse work was so diluted with other crap. I dropped out. I love this video because this is the first time I felt like a student (enjoying) watching a teach, since middle school, 15 yes ago! The model is gorgeous she looks like Victoria Beckham!
Glad to hear you found the video so enjoyable and educational!
I'm actually an artist and watching this is helping me to grasp how to paint lighting on my characters more. Thank you so much!!
Glad you found it helpful for your art!
Very nice teaching style! Awesome!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video!
What a patient model! 😂 You both did great. Thank you for this!
Appreciate the comment Donovan. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for all the tips.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
This is the best lighting video I've found so far. Your really doing a great job explaining everything and demonstrating and showing how it looks with variation in camera awesome!!!!
Thanks! Be sure to check out the rest of our laws of light playlist for more lighting tips. ua-cam.com/play/PLuReQyMP8EfpPyI0WkAKWWfrajt9eO9Fp.html
you flatter us. we try our best to make it as easy to understand as possible! check out the rest of our laws of lighting playlist here: bit.ly/2p6etxW
Your the only one on youtube who gets this right especially when it comes to short and broad lighting, all others light the shadow side and call the pattern short light with the same light, thanks
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This video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! This was awesome!
Good to hear! Thanks for watching!
I really like how you cover and explain the "why" and not just "this is what you do". I really enjoyed explanation and personality...
Thanks for the input Kirk. We appreciate your support.
I have to say, I really appreciate this video. There’s so many videos on UA-cam, on all different aspects of photography and they can often be muddled and overwhelming. This was clear and informative and simple. I learnt a lot. Cheers 👍
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you nice comment. Thanks for watching!
Perfect example of explaining something hard, in very simple way. GREAT TUTORIAL!!!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the positive feedback!
I love this guy's voice. You sure, are an easy listen. And this video is so great! Thank you 2 years later.
I liked your style, not heavy on the editing it really made you more real and relatable. Some might say you were too dark but since the focus isn't on you it makes sense. Easy and clear explanations. I took notes thank you!
Thank you so much!! Glad you found it educational!
Sir, You're amazing, thank you. Just what i needed, instead of other people trying to turn it into a montage, you made it educational. Definitely subscribing!
thanks for subscribing! it really helps our channel to grow so we can continue to do this!
I am not sure who had more fun between Jay P, the model, and me. This was an awesome video. Extremely practical. Well done.
Great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment!
You know you da man when a lighting technique is named after you.
Go Rembrandt! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely the best tutorial on portrait lighting, Ever!
Wow, thanks! Appreciate the feedback!
This is the best lighting video, simple and straight forward, thank you good Sir, you're the man.
Thanks Edwin! We hope that this helps you in your future portrait shoots! Follow us on instagram for more updates on our videos and BTS :)
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I don't know who are those jerks who put dislike to this video - this one is one of the best tutorials on portrait lighting, very clear, straightforward and extremely understandable. Thanks!!!
0:49 - Very helpful in understanding lighting concepts when you have five images on screen at same time.
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
I love photography. I took a class in college and I learned more in this video than I did there. Thank you. I subscribed and will go through all of your videos.
This is gold right here! Im just about to do a photoshoot and this helped me a lot
Glad you found it helpful!
Great video - well scripted - the model is highly professional as well as attractive - she just sits there patiently as the center of attention without distracting from the lecture and training bits - a well crafted tutorial with good technique explained and demonstrated. Thanks. JT
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One of the best on lighting.
You da best
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I Love the Paramount Light. I've Always Been a Fan of the Hollywood Look.❤❤❤
It is a nice look. Thanks for watching!
Great lesson on basic portrait lighting. All too often people try to explain basic lighting by using more lights than a rock concert and confusing and scaring the newbie. Get the single light poses down and see how to change from one to the other and you have a solid base upon which you can build up the complexity.
Thanks, Ed!
Exactly
Really appreciate the demonstration of the effect on the strength of the fill light. "Every single face is different." Best advice.
Thanks, Gabriel! Check out our other Laws of light episodes: ua-cam.com/video/6GJ4P1T7OHI/v-deo.html
Really great video! I especially appreciate that this was all done with a single light. This is something I can practice at home. Here I go! Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun experienting.
I REALLY appreciate the real-time manipulation of lightning principles. It helps a person like me who learns visually and detailed. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment!
Been scouring UA-cam for basic lighting info. This is by far the most competent one I’ve seen! Will watch it many times. Is that what Butterfly light is? Loop? Now I know, others just give a label. Thank you!
Glad it is helping you out Edward. Hope you continue to learn more and more.
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Very good explanation with very good model.
Many thanks! You will like the rest of our Laws of Light series.
Hands down AWESOME video! I am a videographer stepping into the world of flash photography and this truly shows the abilities of proper lighting. I LOVE it. Thank you so much for showing me what you can do with one light and a bounce card! Beautiful stuff!
Thanks Tim! We are always really excited to release new videos :) We have a video coming out this week on food photography, so stay subscribed to check it out!
JP, hands down, this is the best video summarizing lighting and techniques!!! Your ability to explain as well as visually deliver these lighting concepts with great ease makes this enjoyable and most importantly easy to understand. FINALLY, I GET IT. THANK YOU!!!
You're welcome! I'm so glad that people are able to take these lighting techniques and use them in their own photography!
Great video!! Each step explained and demonstrated in a lively and engaging manner! I'm starting out in Portrait Photography and your tutorial was recommended by Ann Aveyard, Master Craftsman in photography of The Guild of Photographers (UK) Seeing each set up demonstrated in the harsh light, with the photobox removed, was so effective! Very professional model, with the human touch!! Have subscribed.
Really well done . Straight, to the point, efficient and effective. No muss, no fuss. Clear explanations and makes it look not fussy or intimidating. I like the views from top and front so you can see the orientation of the light and model better. Great job!
Thanks for watching Jon! We have a new one light portrait series, have you seen it yet?
She posed for 14 mins straight.
Wow.
Thank you
Yup, she’s more impressive than this hack
great model lol, requires very little instruction
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Longer then that I suppose..
light is a difficult concept for me to grasp. and ive had these techniques explained to me before but watching this is the first time i really understand. amazing video. you are like the bob ross of grip. very comprehensive and you make anyone feel like they can do it after watching this. thank you very much
Notice what he is using here? Dollar per dollar any fool can learn this in 20 minutes.Give this guy a $20 LED ring light and Canon T1i the result would be he would not be able to even take 1 single shot. These "Pro's" rely too much on their full frame $5000 cameras and $2000 strobes, not enough using their brains. Any of this information can be learned in a matter of hours, but good luck getting the equipment required to actually use this information properly. All these techniques were made and designed around an expensive setup, never really meant consumer equipment.
Thank you for an excellent video: It is _very_ educational and easy to follow for new aspiring photographs as me. Great work!
Great Stefan! Check out our lighting setup for couples: ua-cam.com/video/XYyW7lqnj6w/v-deo.html
I love the energetic way you have to communicate and teach everything! That’s amazing.. keeps me hooked on your channel!!!
That's awesome. So glad you find it valuable!
"just get that softbox off, it is very easy to do".. 11:23 I was laughing 😂 😂 😂
I learn so much from watching your videos, I've been looking for solutions in forums for the last few months, but your videos help me a lot more. I owe you my subscription! Thanks
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Great video! I've heard of some of these, but really didn't know what they mean. I know this was for portrait photography, but I will be using these on my own videos as well. Thank you!!
Yay! So glad you thought this was helpful!!
Loved how you showed a prime example of how everything works and explained it in detail 🙏🏽
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I just needed to do a quick lighting set up review and lo and behold here's one of the best commercial directors I've worked with giving me the tips. Thanks JP!
You're welcome D.L.! Stay subscribed to see our newest videos on lighting!
You're a cool dude JP, thanks for this. You might want to cover controlling the light in these different setups. Gridding, flagging, spills etc. Every setup has it's own challenges regarding to light positions, studio space and the types of background (luma and hue). Back in the time when I was starting with photography, this stuff gave me headaches. A complete tut on this topic could be pretty useful to the community. Cheers
Love this video. It's very helpful!
Lucky for you, flags will be next!
I have just used this for my Year 11 students. It demonstrated great examples of the subtleties of lighting the big affect on a portrait. Thank you.
That is great to hear. Thank you for your comment Jamie and thank you for sharing the video.
Watching this video with a Rembrandt: a life in 180 paintings in my hand. Always want to learn the lighting & composition side of knowledge from great classic paintings & their creators. So thrilled when Rembrandt pop up on your video. Maybe a new series video idea: what could learn of lighting & composition from great classic paintings.
Great idea! We do pull a lot of our inspiration from more classical ideas
very very very educational! thank you
You're very welcome! We appreciate your support.
Agree with MANY comments...this is, hands down, the most (fluidly) precise, informative, and easily digestible portrait lighting tutorial--and you keep things hopping. Viewers site various reasons why this presentation is spot-on, but what I witness is someone who actually knows LIGHTING (the physics of LIGHT; lighting terminology) either from experience, perhaps a formal education in photography, or both? My guess is both. Regardless, it's obvious you know what you're talking about and hence, can explain these patterns in an engaging and simple tutorial. Appreciate!
Rembrant's favourite light was a skylight and he positioned his sitters underneath.
Surprised you didn't mention Vermeer whose studio had a large north facing window.
Thanks for adding that perspective. Love it!
The Slanted Lens just a suggestion, but how about a series covering how great photographers approach lighting.
Hurrell, Karsh .....
@@jennygw1883 Yes, yes and YES.
i’m sure I will repeat a lot of what was commented on but here goes….
Very very well done video. You captured the different lighting styles with a simple steady light and by either moving the reflector or your subjects face/body, you clearly demonstrated the differences you can get in lighting scenarios. By far this has been the clearest (no pun intended) video on the different lighting styles in photography/portraiture.
Thank you very much! Good to hear you found it so informative!
9:13 omg I'm falling 🤤
Like what😂😂😂
Been there, done that, and presented it to the camera club on several occasions.
Going back to basics is important even for those who have experience.
Thank you and well done as usual.
Thanks for watching Herman! Stay subscribed for more lighting tutorials in the future!
As a newbie, this is by far the best video i've seen on portrait lighting. Thanks!
Wow, thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
One of the best teachers of the craft right here. Thank you sir 🙏
My pleasure. Thank you for your comment!
This is actually the first lighting tutorial on UA-cam I watch with great looking results, very educational and fun watching. Good job. Thank you.
thanks for checking it out. be sure to subscribe and see our other laws of light videos.
One of the best videos I have seen you do. I like the way you explained loop lighting. Also an excellent demonstration of a hard light Rembrandt lighting pattern.
Thanks Mark! We are still releasing videos on this laws of light series so check out playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLuReQyMP8Efocat1tpVTYXeFZ2gXNaIXf.html
Well done. I don't use lighting out of ignorance. But this video really got me rethinking. Learned a bunch. Excellent ideas, but more than that, excellent teaching style. Many thanks.
You're welcome :) We are happy to help you improve your photos! check out our new one light portrait series
Compact, fast-paced information and a stunning woman make a killer combo for a video. Great work.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
That was great! From start to finish. Even the tiny jokes, not too on the nose, right timing, and the various combinations of the techniques. This was really helpful!
Glad you enjoyed it and found it educational as well!
I began this new adventure with worry lines too new,
as my childlike facination sees magic lights and hue..
i turned a corner over,..drew notes..and not too few..
my mindlights slow to wander....
my breathless stare....I Dew.
cant wait to find my way
and Boast to impress YOU.
Watching you teach with greatness and ease is a blessing to us all.You help me share myself with me...Ur Art it comforts all !
i know i may confuse some but others get the clues..My brain dances with disorders so Im me u be me too. Things new can be so fun so bold so young so old.
to hear these lights
swim.................................... music ................GOLD..
a Chance is sold.
a glance is souled
Can Robin find her light to mold
her shadow troll
her treasure bowl
so wow cruel world
I bow for now...
Yeah wierd cant touch me. LOL
Im trying to say Thanx
R. Cash
I wish this video existed when I was in college. So helpful. Simple and easy to understand.
Glad to hear that! You might like the rest of our Laws of Light videos: ua-cam.com/users/TheSlantedLenssearch?view_as=subscriber&query=laws+of+light
I appreciate this video so much. Everything was covered and explained very well. I enjoyed listening because the way things were explained was entertaining, simple, and direct.
Glad it was helpful and that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
She looks awesome with the butterfly light 😍
Yeah, the butterfly light is very flattering.
Thank you for the video. I like how you showed where to position the light and model. As a visual learner, I was able to immediately see how the light positions change with the split screen (half with the model up close, and the other half with you moving the light around), instead of me having to "imagine" how the light would look.
Thanks Angela. Yes, that split screen really helps show the details of the lighting. Thanks for watching!
I love getting refresher videos in they remind you what you often forget or overlook!
That's great to hear, Stephen. Thanks for checking out our video! Take a look at our other laws of light videos: bit.ly/2HeQkfC
This was the best video by far on lighting under 20 minutes! Well done!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment!
It is a very useful video. I googled a lot and even went through a lot of UA-cam video but this one was really useful. Got the whole concept 👌 thank you.
One of the best videos I've ever watched on lighting!
Good to hear. Glad you found it helpful!
I love your videos so much! You are the photography teacher I've always wanted!
Thanks so much Erica! Happy the videos are helping you. :)
Dude! Thank you sooo much! I have a skylight behind my desktop and we are having zoom meetings for work. The skylight is 4x8' and the monitors are attached to the wall... so none of that is movable and I look like smeone in the witness protection program. I have been trying to figure out how to position a small ring light to stop that and so my 60 year old neck doesn't turkey out, I am not blinded AND can actually see my computer screen... Butterfly light!!! I watched your vid & placed it much more over my head & back toward me than I would ever have considered and it looks fabulous. It looks fab no matter where I look or how I turn; no matter if I am looking up or down, left or right. Bless you! I work with 20 & 30 somethings in a VC firm and I am trying not to remind them I could be their mother or grandmother! LOL You totally did this and I thank you!!!!
So happy it was so helpful. And there are a lot of great things about age and wisdom! Glad you were able to make yourself look great!
I love your way of teaching, very nice voice and easy to understand. Can't wait to get into my studio and practice for my upcoming head-shot session
hey jacqueline, thanks for checking out our channel. we had a lot of fun on this one.
This video lesson will gonna be forever.
Bravo!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
That was the best lighting tutorial ever!❤❤❤ thanks a lot for making the knowledge so fun and great. You have such a vibe that makes me try even though Im scared of the results. That was like a masterclass! I will be watching all your content. Regards from Norway 😍😍😍
Thanks for the compliment. Glad you found it so valuable!
Great video - explained in ten minutes what others have been unable to do in 10 hours!
Glad that you found it worthwhile!
I know these set ups. But on one website, they were explaining about broad and short lighting. Now short lighting is where the shadow is on the side of the face closest to the camera lens. It can be Loop or Rembrant and is used to make the face look smaller. Broad lighting is just the opeside. The shadow is placed on the side of the face farther from the camera lens, and is used to make the face look larger.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
A great explanation about lighting. Amongst the numerous videos I've seen here (and I've seen a lot, believe me !), this is the clearest and best tutorial up to now !! Congratulations, I'm a fan now 😉
Glad it was helpful! Hope you find the rest of our "Laws of Light" series just as helpful!
I am new bee to lighting and photography, made me understand the concept in the first take
Didn’t had to go back and replay
Great teacher !!!
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Wow, I never have seen the effects of lighting position so clearly as seen on this video.
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for your comment!
JP, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you sir.
No, thank you, sir!
Great Teacher. You summarized the lesson very well in a nutshell.
Glad you found it educational. Thanks for watching!
Excellent Video .I do like the fact that you left in the bits where things didn't go to well with moving the lighting . Thanks very much :0)
Glad you liked it! Thanks for your support!
Omg so that’s how those reflectors work! This was a great video 👍🏼
Thank you!! 😊 Glad you found it helpful!
That's was even better than usual, J. P.! I almost never use those five because I don't want to do what everyone else is doing. That said, knowing them well is the best way to effectively move away from them without creating something unwanted.
So true! The only way to break the rules is to know them first.
Great way to explain everything,not boring not to much excited not to flat perfect flow, hopefully now i can try everything,just received a gift with a baseline lights and background set,so ready to learn, thanks again for this tremendous lesson 🤗✌️😎👏👌
Glad you found it so helpful. You might enjoy the rest of our laws of light series: ua-cam.com/users/TheSlantedLenssearch?view_as=subscriber&query=laws+of+light
Thank you for the simple explanation and most helpful for a newbie.. You are a great teacher.
You're very welcome! I appreciate your feedback!
This was really helpful thankyou - did my first ever portrait attempt shot last night! I've learnt a lot with both that experience and this video to reflect upon what I did right and wrong!
That's awesome. Keep it up and enjoy your shoots!
This is the tutorial for the five types of lighting that I have been looking for!
Hope if proves to be helpful. Check out the rest of our Laws of Light series.
I watch quite a few of your videos as a learning photographer. I know this is off and has nothing to do with photography but….that sweater you have on at the end of this video is 🔥🔥🔥! Lol!! Man.
Glad you enjoyed the video and my sweater! Appreciate your comment!
Thank you so much! This helped with my photography class so much. I just didn’t understand it in my textbook. I love how real you are in your videos, too! Thanks!
Glad it helped! Good luck with your class!
This was so Amazing class and you explain it so easy and understandable thank you so much .