This is SO amazing to me. Every single time I watch in-studio tutorials from experienced photographers, it really humbles me and shows me what CAN be done and how much more there is to learn about the science and art of photography. Thanks so much for your skillset, and to Adorama for your tutorial library. THIS is why you are my #1 source for gear purchase (plus payment plan options!! 👍🏾😉😉👍🏾🥇).
Your tutorials are always very helpful Daniel. I truly hope Adorama continues their relationship with you and the viewers. Between your humor and your presentation makes for a great learning experience. Happy New Year.
This is such a helpful series, thank you for presenting it!! One suggestion for our benefit though, when you are shooting comparative scenarios it would be helpful to then show a side by side as your shooting so we can see the changes made, rather than just at the end. Thanks everyone!
Hi Daniel, I have a question, is there any thumb rule for Strobe power = distance? in this video you are using Profoto B2 which is 250W and you are shooting 1ft away from the subject and I have Godox SK II (400W), if I shoot at 1ft away from the subject will I get the same results?
I been searching everywhere but can't figure out how to get pure white background when taking flat lay clothing photos. I hang my clothes on a white wall but everytime I take the photo with my canon m100 it makes the background bit greyish or something bit of yellow on it. I tried every settings I can think of. Also tried many set up with the lights and flash etc.. Your professional guide will be really approciated Sir. Many thanks. Eva xx
Measure the light for the floor/wall and not for the subject. However, it is possible that you will blow out your subject as there is no separation between your subject and the floor/wall. The only certain way is to light the subject form behind.
I am adjusting the power of my light to achieve the same exposure at the same f-stop, I am not making any changes on the camera. This is partially because I do not want any of the light coming through my windows to affect the image and opening the aperture could do that in this case. However, if you are in a completely dark space and moved the light back and changed the aperture to compensate, you would get the same results (as far as background to subject exposure)
When the light was 15ft from the model the light on her face was very soft with very little to no shadows. You said in your video the further away the light the harder the light. I'm little bit confused on that one picture where the light appeared with no shadow.
Check out the shadow edge in the image, it is very hard and abrupt. The light is even on her face, but not soft. Remember soft/hard has to do with shadow transitions.
A bit confusing because you are using the piece on the softbox that makes it more directional... so a stronger source of light in one direction. This wont be the same with it off.
Without the grid, lot's of stray light bounces around my studio which will fill in shadows etc. Most people are not shooting in a highly reflective white studio so I decided it best to remove that factor.
These videos save me SO much time learning. Scientifically executed, concise, no gimmicks, while still maintaining a good vibe. Excellent, thank you!
I always appreciate Daniel Norton - A clear and concise educator on photo techniques.... Thanks :)
I love smart people who have an absolute grasp of what they're teaching you. Well done.
Daniel Norton showing a great understanding of the way photographic lighting works. Great job, thanks!
This is SO amazing to me. Every single time I watch in-studio tutorials from experienced photographers, it really humbles me and shows me what CAN be done and how much more there is to learn about the science and art of photography. Thanks so much for your skillset, and to Adorama for your tutorial library. THIS is why you are my #1 source for gear purchase (plus payment plan options!! 👍🏾😉😉👍🏾🥇).
One of the best videos on the subject that I've ever seen. Thanks for posting.
This concept is often difficult to understand but in this video the explanation is clear and easy to follow.
I agree...best practical explanation I've seen yet on lighting something that is tough to explain.
Nice explanation of lighting falling off relative to distance and the source. Nice job.
Wonderfully clear and illustrative. Thanks, Daniel. And thanks, Adorama.
Your tutorials are always very helpful Daniel. I truly hope Adorama continues their relationship with you and the viewers. Between your humor and your presentation makes for a great learning experience. Happy New Year.
Excelente tutorial. Mr. Norton es muy claro en sus explicaciones. Greetings from Mexico City.
Most helpful and straight to the point video I've seen so far. Thanks!
I find her bangs very beautiful. Id have her do various things with her hands. Shes awesome. Ty Dan
Daniel has the best t-shirts!
Thank you for a simplified and thorough way of explaining!
very helpful and on point, thanks daniel
Good complementary video to understand the inverse square law.
Great demonstration of Inverse Square Law without mentioning the scary name, Daniel!! Will share with my students! Thanks.
oh how i hate that. name! always makes me feel so stupid.
This is such a helpful series, thank you for presenting it!! One suggestion for our benefit though, when you are shooting comparative scenarios it would be helpful to then show a side by side as your shooting so we can see the changes made, rather than just at the end. Thanks everyone!
You rock. Thanks for this video - Very educational!
awesome video. thanks for the simple explanation.
Just the video I was looking for. Thank you!
Great video. You really know your stuff. Very impressed.
Thanks Daniel and gang....
Awesome - thanks guys.
Excellent explanation thanks
Excellent instruction... thanks for posting this video...! 👍🏼👍🏼
Great video
Good video, great information.👍
Very helpful video
Thanks Daniel
Hi Daniel, I have a question, is there any thumb rule for Strobe power = distance? in this video you are using Profoto B2 which is 250W and you are shooting 1ft away from the subject and I have Godox SK II (400W), if I shoot at 1ft away from the subject will I get the same results?
I been searching everywhere but can't figure out how to get pure white background when taking flat lay clothing photos. I hang my clothes on a white wall but everytime I take the photo with my canon m100 it makes the background bit greyish or something bit of yellow on it. I tried every settings I can think of. Also tried many set up with the lights and flash etc..
Your professional guide will be really approciated Sir.
Many thanks.
Eva xx
Measure the light for the floor/wall and not for the subject. However, it is possible that you will blow out your subject as there is no separation between your subject and the floor/wall. The only certain way is to light the subject form behind.
great explanation just one question , as you moved the subject and light back and forth , do you have to adjust the f stop ,
I am adjusting the power of my light to achieve the same exposure at the same f-stop, I am not making any changes on the camera. This is partially because I do not want any of the light coming through my windows to affect the image and opening the aperture could do that in this case. However, if you are in a completely dark space and moved the light back and changed the aperture to compensate, you would get the same results (as far as background to subject exposure)
nice drmset
Excellent
Well explained! So if you wish a white background and soft light would you light the wall with a second light?
Working with this softbox, yes. Or you could use a MUCH larger softbox or something like a 6x6' silk as your source.
super sir
When the light was 15ft from the model the light on her face was very soft with very little to no shadows. You said in your video the further away the light the harder the light. I'm little bit confused on that one picture where the light appeared with no shadow.
Check out the shadow edge in the image, it is very hard and abrupt. The light is even on her face, but not soft. Remember soft/hard has to do with shadow transitions.
What setting is your light on and what white balance do you use? Are you setting your light mode on TTL or Manual? Thanks if you can answer those :)
PRICELESS.
thx
Daniel didn't mention the camera settings ie ISO , Aperture , Shutter speed etc
At 5.26 the background gets white because you need more flash power, as the light is further away ?
A bit confusing because you are using the piece on the softbox that makes it more directional... so a stronger source of light in one direction. This wont be the same with it off.
Without the grid, lot's of stray light bounces around my studio which will fill in shadows etc. Most people are not shooting in a highly reflective white studio so I decided it best to remove that factor.
Regardless pos in raw, I assume you white balance is set on Flash.
correct, the white balance was set to the flash setting.
Thanks Daniel
How does this work if you are using a steady light with no flash?
Sorry i dont understand the shutterspeed 200 ms?? is this right ?
he said his shutter speed was 1/200, hope this helps
Shutter was set at 1/200 which is the maximum sync speed (not considering High Speed Sync) of this camera.
ah thanks @ all.. best regards from germany
Will this have same effect with constant light
Light is light. It wouldn't matter if it was strobe versus constant light. The inverse square law works the same.
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What if you move little bit further far away from this room and take a shot behind the wall 🤪🤪🤪😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Why does the background keep changing exactly? Is the light changing brightness at all? Are any of the camera setting changing at all?
great video.