DIY Photography Studio Reflector Holder and One Light Portrait Lighting Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2024
- I have TWO solutions for building DIY photography studio reflector holders for less than 10 bucks - for both! I will also show you a cool studio lighting tutorial and inexpensive way to create a broad light modifier for your speedlight or monolight for only a dollar!
I have been getting lots of requests for more DIY portrait studio gear so as follow-up to the PVC portrait background stand, I want to show you a real easy way to create a set of reflector holders that are even easier to use than the expensive ones.
The two holders support Gobos and flags. A Gobo goes between your light source and your subject and its used to alter or shape the light. A flag also goes between your light and your subject to block the light from reaching a part of your scene or it is used between your light and your camera to prevent light from reaching the camera lens and creating unwanted flare.
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bro that transition at 3:18 was brilliantly done!
Thank you! Vocalizedthemc Glad you enjoyed it!
I don't know why cable t.v. is still in business when individuals, such as yourself, make superior content. Thank you for all that I have learned from your channel.
You're very welcome MGTOW Slim! I am glad you enjoy it!
thank you for the tips Joe. I have built both the backdrop stand and flag holder. The price of the flag holder is as you said they were in your video. The portable backdrop stand is a little more expensive but less than buying one. Again Brother thanks for what you do because I can't afford all the equipment it takes to do this photography thing I love and you are helping to make it so much easier. Keep the ideas coming and I am watching you everyday. Oh, I do shoot pictures everyday too.
Just built this thing. It's perfect. And I'm NOT spray-painting it black...gonna leave it Home-Depot white, out of sheer DIY pride! Also, I did not put the female adapter on the mounting end, but just left the stub of the 1/2" PVC, which fits PERFECTLY over a light-stand spogot! And then I just put the thumb-screw into the 1/2" stub. So slick! Thanks!
If you're into this kind of DIY work, look up Dean Collins and his PVC pipes diagrams. I believe it was called "Tinker Tubes" and Bogen was marketing it as Lightforms. It was huge in the '90 ;)
thanks to your easy diy tutorial on using cheap material to make great photography equipment I saved myself so much money. just completed a photo shoots using pvc pipe to make stands. they need more modifications but overall they are great. Look forward to your next videos
Thats awesome ExploringCalifornia!
again, another reason to visit the home depo across my home! thanks Joe!
Thanks for commenting GBlaugrana!
Yet again Joe, AWESOME! The live events are going to be SWEET!
I appreciate your kind words and comments Cory Zentner!
Joe, I swear you must have read my mind! I was wandering the other day what I cud do for reflector holders. Thank you sir for this very helpful tips. Look forward to more of your valuable lessons.
Glad you enjoyed it Jojo Owens! Be sure to follow me on Instagram - instagram.com/joeedelman - I post a lot of behind the scenes images and clips!
Joe, you are the NEW Dean Collins of tinker tubes. I still have my original copy of his Tinker Tubes book.
Glad you enjoyed it Eli Sloves! I appreciate the comment!
YOU Joe- ARE A GENIUS! I am hooked on you!! THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR US!
I really appreciate this tips! Nice to see some cost effective ways to get better lighting.
Thanks Eric Prochnow and THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
Well, UTC -5 now that DST has ended. Great video as always, love the inexpensive construction projects and low cost, easy ways to create "big", soft light.
Thanks William Parmley!
Joe Edelman I see my punctuation resulted in creating some strikeout text! 😊 😎. (now corrected)
I think those 1/4-20 knobbed screws can be had at Home Depot and/or Lowes. They're usually in specialty hardware drawers in the nuts/bolts section of the store.
Now I'm gonna have to go back to Home Depot rwbishop - darn ;-) Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
Love all of your DIY studio equipment videos. I have always wanted to do portrait photography and am just starting out and your pvc stands are going to be the most economical way for me to go. Thanks for your videos.
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How can anyone click a "thumbs down"? You. Are. The. Man. Thanks for all the great instructionals. I do feel sorry for you lefties though, having to use right-hand threaded screws!
LOL Thanks Dan Brunson - at least I am in my right mind! 😎 THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
wow! Your videos are always so enlightening and helpful. They are saving me money and helping me to grow. Thank you!!!!
I appreciate your kind words and comments LeVar “Lflat” Ferrell!
Another great cost effective and lightweight product from Edelman, let's brand it as a "J Stand"
Love it Abe .M. Essack! Thanks for the comment!
That looks great! I'd advise caution when using the tablesaw though. The method in the video has finger literally about an inch from the blade. That is how fingers are lost. Since it's a "T" fitting, it'd be easy to insert a piece of PVC into the T and use that to push, enabling your fingers to stay far away from the blade..
Good tips for anyone on a budget.
Glad you enjoyed it garyroach2000! I appreciate the comment!
Hi Joe, I'm glad I found your channel, thanks for all the tips.
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GENIAL !!! , UNA MARAVILLA !!!! Regards from Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Another excellent video!!! Thanks Joe!
You're very welcome Ryan Odneal! I appreciate the comment!
..Thanks Joe, that's really helpful...
You're very welcome Vikas Maan! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Your vids are great and have really upped my portraits. As an engineer love the diy!
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I just discovered your channel and i really love it, i am looking to make a small studio in my already small condo and ur idea will save me money and place. It ,s light so i can put it away when friends come over and i need the place... Great idea and thank you so much :-) . Light is light and you just prove to me that if i want to do phtography i dont have to spend money that i dont have lol i just have to be creative.
Thanks for commenting iamthismoment!
How cool is that bit of editing at approx 3 and a half minutes where you freeze the footage and then pull a curtain across?! Great stuff as always Joe
Thanks garfield4108! Glad you like it!
Excellent information! I find you and your video's so inspiring!!
I appreciate your kind words and comments Ken Dunlop!
I surprised you don't have more follower this is brilliant
Thanks Nicky Anderson - I'm getting there slowly but surely. THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
Joe -- you're awesome!
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I love the painted nail 😃
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***** I tend to get hateful comments on my videos when I have my nails painted. People are funny.
The video editing is so cool
Glad you enjoyed it Aaron Yang! I appreciate the comment!
I am learning a lot with your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, mate!
Sir I like your video and it is very helpful for beginners
Doing all my catching up on UA-cam... I knew that you demonstrated a simple setup without all the fancy modifiers. I think this will be my Xmas break project!
Fantastic information as always 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻thank you Joe 👊🏻
I appreciate your kind words and comments 01keepurheadup!
Great Joe. When I go back to Brazil in the next year I will do it.
Awesome Germano Junior! Thanks for commenting!
you channel is a photography uni. you are the best
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u sir, are a powerhouse..
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Pretty genius!! Nice!!
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I will do this when I dont have a shoot...oww thats this Saturday :)
Nice one JOE
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Great job!
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great editing!
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To make life easier when cutting the threads A) get a 1/4 20 by 3/4 inch self tapping screw and reuse it. For a better option get a 13/64 twist drill bit and a 1/4 20 starter tap from a hardware store. You may also want to get a 5/16 drill and 3/8 16 starter tap since these are common sizes used for photo gear.
Thanks for the likes. I would like to add that using a High Speed Steel tap on PVC is like a hot knife through butter. If you are going to use it on aluminum put some WD40 on the tap and in the pre-drilled hole. Turn the tap twice then back it off a 1/4 turn to break the chips made by the tap. If you are going to tap steel use 3 in 1 oil or thin motor oil. If you intent to tap through more than a 1/4 inch get some Tap Magic for the type and grade of material you will be using. The job will be better and the tap will last for a long time.
Great build, Joe! Thanks for sharing. I'm heading to Home Depot :)
Just exactly what I was looking for. I've been doing a lot of product photos and been using the Walmart reflector and propping them up have been a pain in the rear. Thanks Joe!
Your very welcome skyknightmm! Thanks for commenting!
Many thanks for this.
great advice thanks
Thanks for commenting XAMI CATALOGO!
Thanks, I didn't see the link for the clamp you mentioned.
Funny effect you opening the curtain in front of yourself. For the video, i already made a holder myself some time ago, it is similar to yours at a cost of €15,-
Thanks for commenting Nikolai Försterling (spiegelbilder)!
Really informative, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Timothy Bennett! Thank you for the comment!
First... thank you very much for the video
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just subscribe Sir....i really enjoy your channel and your energy is indeed infectious.
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Hi Joe, I was wondering if there was a way I could use these design specs with one of the new and more rounder reflectors that you get pretty cheap on Amazon as I think the holders may need some tightening?
Thank you
Great video and ideas - the right solution doesn't always have to be the expensive one.
One technical thing... at the 5:00 point... Spelling mistake. Flare for lighting doesn't have an i. Flare spelled Flair means stylishness, like say having purple nail polish ;)
I enjoy your videos - keep up the great job! :)
LOL - thank you Joe Symchyshyn - aka Spelling Cop! 😎
Can you link the Walmart reflector you mentioned
Nice
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i will follow your channel
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Joe, I know "fill the frame," but what do you mean by "shoot heavy?"
Thanks for commenting . I've talked about it in some previous videos D. Brown - it means don't be stingy with your frames - it's not like film where each click costs you money. The phrase I always use is - "work the shot" ua-cam.com/video/PZTnxNHDmw4/v-deo.html Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
You rocks..
Can you share a link to those super clamps you use?
Here you go Alex Holden - amzn.to/2foYtTK Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
Call me mechanically challenged but what was holding up these reflectors on the floor?
They are just regular light stands that I am using for support G Fody.
Thank so much sir
You're welcome I&E Fox I appreciate the comment!
Wait can someone please help me understand how they're fitting a female adapter onto their stand?! Since it's just the skinny screw on top, I have no clue how he's fitting that huge adapter around that. #plzhelp!
In Europe you pay 60€ for a reflector holder.. weired. Thanks for your recommemdation!
You're very welcome André Adami! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!