Using V-Flats as Negative Fill in Fashion & Beauty Photography
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Today I'm going to share 3 reasons why I love using v-flats to create negative fill in fashion & beauty photography.
You might not know what a v-flat is, or what negative fill is...but fear not, I'll explain.
A v-flat is typically a foam-like object similar to poster board (but often thicker) that is used to block light or channel it. It's another form of a modifier. You can DIY your own, or do what I do, and get quality made ones from V-Flat World (link below) that fold up and generally are easy to use.
If a fill light adds light to your photos, than negative fill is it's polar opposite. It removes light (aka blocks it) in order to create contrast, and can even absorb it!
This is super important, especially if you're in a space where light likes to bounce all over the place. The v-flats become a great way to control that spill of light.
I use v-flats all the time, in the studio, on location, you name it. I find them to be a very versatile tool. They don't require power, yet themselves are quite powerful!
Here are 3 ways that I use negative fill with v-flats:
1. Emphasize cheekbones & jawlines
This helps to carve out the features because it helps to absorb any bounced light that ordinarily would fill in those shadows, so you get more of a contrasty look. Try this out yourself, it's an interesting way to carve out those details! Check out the before/after in the video at 2:27.
2. Define edges
In mid length and full length fashion shots using negative fill is a great way to add definition to the side of the body and sides of the subject. I like using this technique when I'm shooting in high contrast black and white especially since it creates s sharper edge on my subject. Check the before/after at 3:21 to see the major difference adding v-flats can have!
3. Control the background
This last example is more about flagging the light, than negative fill, but that's also a very important thing. As I mentioned, v-flats are great for blocking light. I use v-flats for controlling the tonality of the background. A lot of people get various colored backdrops, but don't realize they can actually change the color in real-time by how much light hits it! Check out the differences starting at 4:00.
So here were just a few ways you can use v-flats. Definitely check out some of my other videos on the subject below:
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👉 Using V-Flats to create 3 different beauty images: • How to Create 3 Differ...
👉 Using a V-Flat to create Graphic Shadows: • Photo Deconstruction: ...
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👇 💬 Shoot me a comment below and let me know if you use v-flats in your work and if you find them to be as invaluable as I do!
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fill negative but stay positive
You are just a gold standard, Lindsay. This advice is next-level, but also accessible and concisely articulated. Thank you for what you do!
awwww thank you! I try to get to the point quickly so I don't waste people's time. xo
@@lindsayadlerphoto I basically came here to say what he said :-)
Perfect video and presentation. Bravo
The model is gorgeous
right??
I find myself every day looking for new videos from you. :) Love your work and the fact that you share. Thank you very much.
Aw thank you so much! Glad that you enjoy them!
Negative Phil is my next door neighbor. Negative fill is money! As always, polished content, thanks for sharing Lindsay!
lol. dad jokes. ;p
Great quick video on V-Flats and flags. And thanks for the links too!
Another great video. Clear, concise and helpful. Thanks.
Totally love negative fill as a preference. Good stuff as always
Great video. Love the side by side comparisons. Thank you.
Lindsay, you’re amazing! Thank you for sharing! The V-flats are going to be my next purchase. Thank you again.
xo
Love your videos, especially the jewelry. Kudos to you and your team for creating great content.
Lindsay,
I have to thank you for sharing. I have been following you for a while and I really enjoy all your content. I have all your classes on creative live. You are the best!
Thank you again for all you do 😉
Awww thank you.
Great lesson, thank you!😍
Thanks for another jewel of information. I love your work.
Over at love life drawing Kenzo is telling us to use negative till to get a better grasp on portraits. Now I see what you are doing.
Always amazing--thank you!
Amazing how V-flats can add so much to the mood of an image. I'll start incorporating them in my shoots!
they really do!!!
Excellent, clear, useful, simple. Great educator
Thanks a lot!! I were havin some hard time to find a real footage with side to side comparison using the v-flats and negative fill, thank you
Lindsay thank you for sharing this !
Nice explanation of negative fill and the examples really helped. Thanks.
Amazing! Thanks a lot for the tutorial!
Thank you so much Lindsay, very informative tutorial and useful tips. Good luck and God bless.
I don’t know why this lady came out in my suggestions, but I can’t stop watching her I think I’m in love, she is just beautiful to watch and the way she explains things is hypnotizing I think I can listen to her all day. Keep on the good work 🙌🏽
Thanks!
falling in love with negative fill
Right? It's a whole other thing!
you are a great teacher
love it! thanks for sharing!!!
A lot of thanks for making and sharing your video!!
My pleasure!
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this. I love your content :)
You made so easy to understand! A great teacher! Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Amazing!
Love this one
Awesome and informative as usual. The intern who gets to work with you is so lucky.😃👍🏻
I just hired my new one!
Thank you!
I just LOOOOVE YOUR VIDEOS LINDSAY
Perfect 🥰
Amazing videos every time
love it
Los mejores vídeos en fotografía. Esteticos, planificados y muy profesional. Felicitaciones.
Thank you!
Lindsay is loving the EOS R!
YESSSSS
first thing first. tomorrow i will use it
i love contrasty images
I love it!! I use in my photos 🙌😍😍😔
So impressive what light and shadows can do
Bravo ! merci Madame ;))))
Nice presentation.
Hoping I can purchase one soon After I save!!
Thank you
This was brill
awesome Video !! as always!!
Thank u!!
💕💕💕👌👌👌
Vielen Dank 😘😘
I must say this information was very helpful I'm also excited that you use a little More video in what your explaining..it felt like I was really there..so my question for you Ms. Adler when will u go live on UA-cam again to answer questions from your fans and viewers like me for more tips and tricks?
Hmm... in the future for sure. Nothing planned yet but there will be!
Lindsay ❤️
Thanks for sharing
my pleasure. xo
You rock!
Thank you Doron!
Great video. V-flats are also really easy to make DIY. I made mine for less then 60 bucks.
Depends on if you have the time and want to spend the effort doing it. I used to do tons of DIY stuff until I realized my time is better spent taking photos than building equipment. :D
@@lindsayadlerphoto Agreed. I guess it comes down to money as well.
🌟🌟🌟🌟!! 🙏🏼
Hey Lyndsay I just set up my home studio and it’s all new including my camera the R5 and 70-200mm lens and was wondering if you shoot with the hood on or not?
Thanks for the class. Do you ever re-tint the background in post to cut down on the number of backdrops to stock
Sometimes, yes! To be honestly I also just have a huge collection of seamless. lol. :D suits my style.
awesome, thanks for the tips :)
my pleasure!
@@lindsayadlerphoto the pleasure was all mine
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Hi awesome work I have question about v flat in place I leave it is hard to buy things like that but I’m a hardware store I found big black plywood which looks perfect but the black OS a bit shiny reflective do you think it will still do the job ?
The shiny parts of it might wind up reflecting too much. I'd repaint them matte black or use poster board -- probably much cheaper too.
Flats are great for definition and separation from background but for full length portraits/fashion work you really can't just use 1 overhead light source as this will only light the face and not the entire body - I use flats and reflectors (hidden) inside the flat areas to provide additional directional focused lighting.
I made a couple of these because I came across them in one of my lessons.. yea, I did not have the budget for 395 for two.
How do you all keep them from warping? a week after I opened mine, they were so warped, they wouldn't even velcro together.
Did you change your camera or strobe settings when adding in the black vflats?
Only if it blocks the main light from the subject. so usually, no. :D
Hey there! Great video. Any v-flat recommendations for portable studio?
I should’ve watch the video until the end before asking the question. Link in the description!
@@paskrell lol :D
GOAT
Do you have any advice for photographing models with round faces?
Not that I know of the top of my head. You'd just have to watch through videos to see if you find one.
Would I get the same results or almost the same results if I use 2 collapsible black backdrop on either side of my model ?
Yes. You would get the same effect. V flats are a little easier to maneuver because they stand on their own and you can control the angle on each side of the subject
@@Bigricky06 answering your own question? Guess maybe you forgot to log into the right account lol
@lindsayadlerphoto omg, Idk why I did that but what makes me happier, is the fact that The Lindsay Adler replied to my comment. Wow. That made my day. Your lightning recipes are what I use weekly on my Photoshoots. I really appreciate all the photography knowledge you shared with us (me) on UA-cam.
Who keeps Photo industry going? There is an overwhelming amount of videographer and photographers making videos for youtube, is that indicating lack of clients? I ask because, the equipment is so expensive. Such as cameras and lenses. Lindsay what do you think?
It really truly depends. I know a photog in Toronto (who takes my workshops) whose studio makes $10k a day on boudoir. legit. And most of my commercial jobs are in the $5-30k per day range. Are they every day? Nope. So, it is hard to say. I do hear overall that the industry is REALLY slow right now, so it may just be a downturn.
or you can have your studio walls paint in black
yea but that's a bit dungeon-y
@@lindsayadlerphoto scientifically it does the job, besides, black looks great on you.
Most studios walls, in fact like probably 98% of them, are painted a light color.
@@lindsayadlerphoto see you in the 2%
Great information and examples, thanks! Also I got here from fstoppers.com, and there are some interesting comments in the notes regarding vflats vs grids worth reading. fstoppers.com/education/power-v-flats-negative-fill-507475