This video is so helpful! I have my first studio shoot today and I’ll be using a soft box. I was worried until I watched this and took notes. Thankyou!!!!!
What a great content, once again ! Always efficient teaching skills, this is why we like it and why it makes such a difference. I love how you (English speaking people) turned "finesse" into a verb, when it is absolutely not originaly... so funny.
The best and fullest concise and highly pedagogic explanation I have ever seen about most important feathering lignt concept and technique in photography. I now at last feel much more at ease, enough to start experimenting in a so much wider range of possibilities.
WTH! years trying to learn this concept.. and this video answered every question i ever had in less than 10 min. i feel like pulling out all my "toys" and start practicing this concept Thanks a lot guys!!
This is one of your best videos. You have given us so much food for thought. I have not seen anyone advocate or demonstrate so clearly this approach to feathering light. Bravo!
Thanks. I was not sure that i would learn anything from this video, before i watched it. When i had feathered, i had always just feathered side to side, i had not thought of feathering up!
Can't wait to start applying this variation of feathering. I've learned a lot thru your videos. thank you JP for the work you put on this. Much appreciated.
Holy crap! This is like the gospel! I've moved my softbox around, trying to eliminate a hot spot, or emulate the soft look of a scrim, but this demonstration shows the number of looks you can achieve with this technique! I'm trying this the next time i shoot. Thanks!
Very grateful, Thank you. In a totally practical way; you both demonstrated feathering and how white reflectors can be swivelled to achieve different results. again big thanks :)
An incredible piece of advice, it really makes a difference to turn the softbox that way, thank you so much and keep the good work. Greetings from Bolivia
AWESOME! I actually stumbled on to some of these affects in my last home based studio shoot. Thank you, now I have the correct term and more instruction o explain what I accidentally fell into.
I am using softboxes for some short video project (it was easier on the budget at this stage) and you are giving me some great tips. Thank you! I never knew the area of coverage was the same or about feathering. This opens up a lot pf possibilities!
Up and away.....Thanks J.P very informative. I shoot mostly with strobes - so no modelling light but I am usually tethered so I can bang away till I get the result.
Hi, this is an eye opening video. First time I see this, and really like it. As usual, you brought it across very simple and easy to understand also for a beginner. Thank you very much. Have a great weekend.
Awesome video tutorial. I've been using flash for years, have always heard about feathering, but never saw it explained so well. I can hardly wait to start using this technique. Thank you so very much!
Well, you've got a new fan. Love your succinct explanation, terrific information. I've often feathered light, but only from a horizontal plane. You mean I can actually move the light vertically too?! :-) Brilliant! Can't wait to see your other videos.
Excellent information on how to use a softbox. Another point is that a modeling light is almost a necessity, so trying to use speed lights makes it difficult to adjust your softbox properly.
Helpful tips on feathering the light to only light what you want illuminated. But just be careful to avoid saying feathered light is "softer". It's contrast can be lower if there are objects nearby to reflect main light into the shadows, and therefore it can be misinterpreted as softer light. But a feathered light appears smaller to the subject, so it's light is actually a tiny bit harder, not softer. Otherwise, a fun video!
Fantastic video! I mainly do concert photography/videography. A lot of my portraits are done backstage/onstage with available stage lights. I'm looking to expand more into controlled lighting situations, I'm really impressed with the concise lesson on using softboxes outdoors. I'll purchase a couple of them and take the world by storm! Than k you very much on posting this tutorial. I'll certainly use the tips explained here. Good day and GOD bless!
great yet simple techniques. learnt a very important lesson. thanks for posting. have been trying to control lighting inside my really tight 10 x 10 office, to shoot myself for my youtube videos, for the past couple of weeks & not getting the desired results, yet. Hope I can use this technique.
I liked this video. Using the continuous light source and inset close-up to see what was going on real-time was really helpful. I do have a suggestion..you should make your popup overlay things links. example: the softbox 101 that was mentioned. No link. You could also put the links in the description.
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I miss your tutorials. It's always interesting to see how others work.
Loved this video. I have been feathering the light a lot lately and I gained so much control of my lighting to get more attention to my subject.
This video is so helpful! I have my first studio shoot today and I’ll be using a soft box. I was worried until I watched this and took notes. Thankyou!!!!!
Glad you found it helpful. Good luck with your shoots!
I can't believe I just discovered this channel. I LOVE IT!!
Thank you! Happy to have you aboard.
this is really helpful, i saw a lot of ocf tutorials but they didn’t mentioned anything about feathering softboxes. many thanks for this
You're very welcome! Have fun practicing your lighting!
One of the best lighting tutorial for photography.
Thank you so much James.
I never comment on videos but this was well deserved. So simple yet sooo effective, thank you.
+Saeed Saeed Thanks!
What a great content, once again ! Always efficient teaching skills, this is why we like it and why it makes such a difference.
I love how you (English speaking people) turned "finesse" into a verb, when it is absolutely not originaly... so funny.
Well the English language is constantly evolving. All languages for that matter.
Great Video... Best tutorial i have seen to date... everything was fluent and natural not to mention how much i learned... Two Thumbs up!
Thanks Carlos! What kind of photography are you interested in shooting? We have a great new series on One Light Portraits!
@@TheSlantedLens coming from landscape trying my eye on portraits... i will give the One Light Portraits a look see
One of the best videos to explain feathering in such a simple way that is easy to understand to newcomers! Great work.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback!
Damn, this guy is good. He's upped my game so much from these tutorials.
So glad you are learning a lot. Thanks for your feedback!
One of your best videos.
I had to find this out all by my self, you're the first to talk about this! Really great!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
By far, one the best tutorials on manipulating light! Got to try!
Thanks, Brandon! Let me know how it goes!
The best lighting guy. Go Jay!
Thank you! I appreciate that!
The best and fullest concise and highly pedagogic explanation I have ever seen about most important feathering lignt concept and technique in photography. I now at last feel much more at ease, enough to start experimenting in a so much wider range of possibilities.
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your experimenting!
WTH! years trying to learn this concept.. and this video answered every question i ever had in less than 10 min. i feel like pulling out all my "toys" and start practicing this concept Thanks a lot guys!!
I'm with you!!!!
What a spectacular tut! Thank you so much for sharing this.
You are welcome! Thanks for your comment!
Kudos, guys. You have made, by far, the most useful photography video on UA-cam. Thanks a lot!
You know, I've never thought of feathering upward too. Thanks for that.
Your lighting tutorials are amazing!
Glad you like them. Thanks for watching!
This is one of your best videos. You have given us so much food for thought. I have not seen anyone advocate or demonstrate so clearly this approach to feathering light. Bravo!
Wow, thank you! Appreciate your positive feedback!
Great explanation and examples. Much appreciated.
Whoa ... never thought of this. Gee, it seems so obvious now. Good tutorial - I learned something good today. JT
Great to hear. Thanks for your comment!
Thanks. I was not sure that i would learn anything from this video, before i watched it. When i had feathered, i had always just feathered side to side, i had not thought of feathering up!
Can't wait to start applying this variation of feathering. I've learned a lot thru your videos. thank you JP for the work you put on this. Much appreciated.
You are very welcome and I appreciate your positive feedback!
Great tips explained by visual exercises. Couldn't be more educational. Thank you so much.
This was extremely helpful! Can't think of too many lighting tutorials as informative and helpful in real life as this one.
+Joe Dodd Thanks for the kind words Joe.
Holy crap! This is like the gospel!
I've moved my softbox around, trying to eliminate a hot spot, or emulate the soft look of a scrim, but this demonstration shows the number of looks you can achieve with this technique! I'm trying this the next time i shoot. Thanks!
Very grateful, Thank you. In a totally practical way; you both demonstrated feathering and how white reflectors can be swivelled to achieve different results. again big thanks :)
Thanks for watching, John!
You're a great teacher JP Morgan
Thank you!
Great info! I have learned so much in 8 minutes here then I did for the past 3 years from my own research. Thank you very much!
An incredible piece of advice, it really makes a difference to turn the softbox that way, thank you so much and keep the good work. Greetings from Bolivia
Oh, yes! 👍 How many thumbs up can I give? Thanks for giving me a name to this technique.
Thank you very much for the demonstration ! Love the way that you shoot the video and how you explain it. I am going to try in the earliest time.
Thanks for this. I have a simple kit with cheap softboxes. I was looking for ideas on gaining more control of the lights and your video really helped.
Glad it was helpful! Keep practicing and you will be a pro!
AWESOME! I actually stumbled on to some of these affects in my last home based studio shoot. Thank you, now I have the correct term and more instruction o explain what I accidentally fell into.
Rochelle Douglass You are welcome, good luck on your shoots.
Always super helpful! Thanks for sharing. I usually feather away from the camera. I’ll try method.
Have fun experimenting. Thanks for your comment!
I am using softboxes for some short video project (it was easier on the budget at this stage) and you are giving me some great tips. Thank you! I never knew the area of coverage was the same or about feathering. This opens up a lot pf possibilities!
RenRaw Films Glad to hear I gave you some new ideas. Good luck with your video.
Jay,
I love these type of videos, so informative yet so simple a concept. Please don't stop making these!
Wow this is so useful! Have always been trying to get this effect - amazed it’s so simple! Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome. Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video guys I'm new to using studio light you explained very well and captured some beautiful portraits. Thank you for sharing your video
So glad you found it worthwhile!
Great video, JP really knows his stuff!
Up and away.....Thanks J.P very informative. I shoot mostly with strobes - so no modelling light but I am usually tethered so I can bang away till I get the result.
Hi, this is an eye opening video. First time I see this, and really like it. As usual, you brought it across very simple and easy to understand also for a beginner. Thank you very much. Have a great weekend.
Heinz Hagenbucher Great to hear, and thanks for watching.
Awesome video tutorial. I've been using flash for years, have always heard about feathering, but never saw it explained so well. I can hardly wait to start using this technique. Thank you so very much!
You're welcome! We have another video on how to place softboxes: ua-cam.com/video/dbd-zWynkOs/v-deo.html
Very nice light tut
Wow! Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!
Great advice, some fine points I had not initially thought about. Thanks!
you are a very clever and helpful bunch,I love watching your videos,thank you all
Thanks Nicky.
Great video. This technique so easy with a lot of impact.
This is excellent, informative stuff! I have truly learnt something really useful.
What a great video. Thanks!
+Corey Parsons Glad you liked it.
Great demonstration and very useful.
Thank you
Gracias profe and thank you for replying 🙏 ☺ 😊
Thanks for watching and keep on clickin!
Fantastic video! Thanks for the in depth information and details. Just what I needed!
Thanks, Lindsey! You might be interested in our laws of light series: ua-cam.com/video/6GJ4P1T7OHI/v-deo.html
This guy can do more with one light than most people can do with five.
Wow, thank you for the compliment. It is so interesting how much control you can have with a single light.
Love lighting! Always want more lighting vids!
Great! We have a new series on laws of light, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/6GJ4P1T7OHI/v-deo.html
Another great video JP
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So informative ..... I m impressed
I learned a lot in 8 minutes. THANKS!!!
Great tutorial, can't wait to try this myself! Thanks! Keep your camera rolling!
Thanks so much for doing this!! Perfect break down and just what I needed.
You got it Amir!
Thanks for commenting.
Awesome tutorial, spot on...... Big fan
this is great, i was struggling with a studio setup this comes at the right time ;)
Antoine Lamarre So glad to hear this, and that you found the video at the right time. Good luck on your set up.
Your videos are amazing, thank you very much!
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This video is really useful.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent idea, thank you!
Great tutorial. Thanks for posting it.
Great tip!- Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Well, you've got a new fan. Love your succinct explanation, terrific information. I've often feathered light, but only from a horizontal plane. You mean I can actually move the light vertically too?! :-) Brilliant! Can't wait to see your other videos.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Woow just learnt so much in 8 minutes
So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.
Wow, this video was incredibly helpful. Thank you!
Thanks, Steve! I'm glad you liked it!
Good tutorial, I have never thought of it that way. Thank you for the great content !
thanks for checking out our channel. hope you found it useful.
Excellent information on how to use a softbox. Another point is that a modeling light is almost a necessity, so trying to use speed lights makes it difficult to adjust your softbox properly.
No, it just takes practise.
I think i started to fall in love with this slanted lens ah haha great video :) big fan of your work mr.awesome
Really enjoyed this. Thank you
Great explanation, and really helpful video. Thanks for this.
Good and simple info to alter the image outcome
Very useful video , I learned lot from it, looking forward more videos like this keep it up good work, R.manohar , india,
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for you comment!
Very cool, Sir, thank you!
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Great video!
..thank you for your video
.it realy help me to how to deal with soft box
+Haitham Abdelaziz So glad to hear it, and thank you for watching.
Cool tips!
Helpful tips on feathering the light to only light what you want illuminated. But just be careful to avoid saying feathered light is "softer". It's contrast can be lower if there are objects nearby to reflect main light into the shadows, and therefore it can be misinterpreted as softer light. But a feathered light appears smaller to the subject, so it's light is actually a tiny bit harder, not softer.
Otherwise, a fun video!
Amazing Information to share.. thanks so much
Gee! Wizz! Thank you!!!!! OMG... Now I get it!
Thank you for sharing, this is very very useful
Fantastic video! I mainly do concert photography/videography. A lot of my portraits are done backstage/onstage with available stage lights. I'm looking to expand more into controlled lighting situations, I'm really impressed with the concise lesson on using softboxes outdoors. I'll purchase a couple of them and take the world by storm! Than k you very much on posting this tutorial. I'll certainly use the tips explained here. Good day and GOD bless!
Thanks for watching, Robert. Glad it was helpful!
Exactly what I needed! Thank You!!!!
Very helpful. Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching, Laura.
Seems obvious, but not to the inexperienced like me. Thanks for sharing and give me more to consider!
thank you very much for this vid! whenever I watch sth like this, I immediately realize that I know nothing about light and photography..😌
You're very welcome! Hope you find is helpful!
Great tutorial
great yet simple techniques. learnt a very important lesson. thanks for posting. have been trying to control lighting inside my really tight 10 x 10 office, to shoot myself for my youtube videos, for the past couple of weeks & not getting the desired results, yet. Hope I can use this technique.
Good luck Abhinav!
The Slanted Lens thanks a lot. 👍
So helpful to first time sb user
Amazing tips! thanks so much
I liked this video. Using the continuous light source and inset close-up to see what was going on real-time was really helpful.
I do have a suggestion..you should make your popup overlay things links. example: the softbox 101 that was mentioned. No link. You could also put the links in the description.
Tim Sheets That was the idea with the pop ups, but I must have forgotten to add the links in after uploading. Doing it now. Thanks for the reminder.
OMG.. thank you very much for the video..
Glad you liked it, Yana!
Brilliant!
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