Currently watching this and wow wow wow!! I have been shooting for like 8/9 years and I STILL learned from this video!! I cannot tell you how thankful I am that you put this out!! Please keep it up I am here for it!! 👌😉😆🤯🤗
Thank you for this!! I’ve been struggling with Studio lighting for the longest and you’ve definitely opened my eyes to a new and proper way of studio lighting. Thanks for the easy math too!!
Man, I hope people realise just how much value you have given out in this single video. 👏👏👏 Great c-stand primer (weight the tall leg too, boys and girls). We can meter toward the camera, but you would need to use the dome, not the unidirectional one you've shown. Your method is great when using different studio lights, but if we're dragging the shutter we want to take ambient light into account, too. Great stuff Nathan!
Thanks man. If this video does well, and people are interested in more on the topic, I'll start a series going further down the rabbit hole in regards to dragging shutters, mixing light, etc :) Cheers -Nate
@@NathanElson It's always good to have another perspective on this, so hell yes. I reckon what's missing out there (afaik) is a case study - the 5Ws that go into creating a shot in your style.
Hey Nathen, extremely cool of you to share your lighting ways with us, and to help someone else out, with giving away some of your lights! Thanks for taking the time to help others. Greatly appreciated. Goodbye.
Hi, I've seen several of your videos now and of course I'm subscribing to your channel. This video was informative and interesting. I was again confirmed that I am on the right track when it comes to lighting. Just when I started my business, I broke both my arms during a diabetes attack. I spend the time for recovery at youtube university. Thank you for all the great videos you share.
This is the kind of videos I’ve been looking for. I learned more in this one video than the last 50 I’ve watched. Thanks!!! I subscribed and hit the bell.
Dude, I'm 8:44 in to this and the only thing I can remember is how much you love your Sekonic light meter... If you want to provide helpful info keep it pithy!
Thank you Nathan it was super) oh, tell us more about the hard light in the studio, like the artificial sun. How to control and set shadows. It's going to be great!!!
Nathan, this was AMAZING. Thank you for this visual tutorial on lighting. This was incredible. I just found your channel a couple of days ago and I really really enjoy your style. Thank you and keep pushing out content.
This tutorial is Amazing, the example with F. Stops and Power Setting it was so easy to understand.. Thank you ! I hope I can win the lights. Photography have changed my life, I just need a little help, so I can start making money. Thanks for the tutorial 😍
@@NathanElson I am a 74 yr old retiree living in the Montreal area, Canada. I was a ENG cameraman for CTV ( 41 yrs ). However, portrait photography has long since been my passion ! I have only recently come across your tutorials. You offer a practicality which I appreciate. At present, I use a Nikon D610. Stay safe, stay well .. Nathan.
Great content. I've always placed my rim light and fill close to the subject, but never really considered moving them further away, and still being able to achieve great balance. Good stuff!
Hi Nathan, I appreciate the clarity of your presentation. I really appreciated your guidance on the use of the Sekonic 308s, I also use and love this thing, but I have been using the dome, and so now I have to find that little package that has the better tool in it. In using the cone I found that my settings needed a little tweaking, did I say lttle? In some cases a full stop of adjustment. So that tip was really valuable for me. The other thing which helped me a lot was your discussion around feathering, I have a shoot tomorrow where I will use that idea a lot because "repetition is the Mother of skill". Given that you were shooting that third light straight up the studio and feathering on to the subject (you) I was surprised to see that you did not use a lens hood. I use a lenshood for everything, in the studio and out, in fact one time a client moved my camera/tripod but did not spread the legs and my gear crashed lens down on the floor. Although the lens and camera needed repair, the lens did not suffer damage to the front element, after the repair this lens is still as good as new. I have subscribed because your information is so well delivered. Thank you.
What's even better is last March right before the lockdown I suffered an AC joint separation when I caught the tip of the goalies stick as he was diving to try and stop my rush. Bad news was it resulted in me going shoulder first into the boards, good news was I scored on what would be my last play of the season ;)
Great video! Always good to add knowledge. , for me it would be interesting to see how a pro such as yourself would find light without strobes or studio light. Almost like poor man rigging light gear. Cause that's where I am right now. Working with natural light is fantastic but I'm learning that natural light is sometimes harsh light. So I'm getting creative with materials from home to soften light and also I'm trying to find other ways to use extra light with out the stobes or studio lights. Haha, I'm trying not to go crazy with purchasing gear real fast and furious.
Thank you for this. You explain it all fantastically and have put so much into this video. I am a natural light photographer, looking to get a strobe and get more consistency. I've subscribed and look forward to more videos. Could you do a video tutorial on rim low key portrait lighting? I am keen to explore this before the end of the year.
Hey Nathan, thanks man this video was excellent. I wish I had of been able to watch it back when I started with off camera flash! Very thorough explanation and thoughtful presentation, well done. I look forward to your future content. Nice studio space as well btw! Cheers
A really great tutorial. I love your way of using light. I know you are not the greatest fan of reflectors but maybe you could give some insight in good options how to use stands for it. Currently I lay them on a stool or similar and the holding stuff I found so far on the net was not really convincing to me.
Great video, Nathan! I really dig your contrasty portraits. I was wondering if you could make a similar video for the budget-impaired who can barely afford speedlights at the moment. My main concern would be the power to use big modifiers and how to get similar lighting with smaller (cheapper) modifiers and stands. Full disclosure, I've been playing with a (single) speedlight proped on a table, a trigger and a big white wall (my only modifier so far)...
Consider using the sun as your main light and the speedlite as your fill. Indoors, you can modify the sunlight with drapes or a bed sheet; a reflector can be made from inexpensive poster board.
Hands down the most complete lighting tutorial I’ve seen. Really fundamental and foundational. HUGE thanks and massive respect Nathan!
One of the best videos on lighting I've ever watched. Love how you explain everything so clear and include the smaller details.
Currently watching this and wow wow wow!! I have been shooting for like 8/9 years and I STILL learned from this video!! I cannot tell you how thankful I am that you put this out!! Please keep it up I am here for it!! 👌😉😆🤯🤗
Thanks Briana! Glad you got something out of it :)
One of the best tutorials I've seen for a long time. Novices could understand and points a professional can learn. Well done.
Nathan , Communication is the essence of life and you are full of it (LoL). You are a gifted teacher and an excellent presenter. Thanks very much.
Man, this is a fantastic tutorial. Well presented and engaging.
Thank you for this!! I’ve been struggling with Studio lighting for the longest and you’ve definitely opened my eyes to a new and proper way of studio lighting. Thanks for the easy math too!!
Awesome. Good to see you back in black (and white).
This was excellent. Best explanation I have heard. Will be sharing this with my audience tomorrow!
Great lighting tutorial. I struggle with lighting and this was very helpful. I am going to bookmark this video.
Man, I hope people realise just how much value you have given out in this single video. 👏👏👏
Great c-stand primer (weight the tall leg too, boys and girls).
We can meter toward the camera, but you would need to use the dome, not the unidirectional one you've shown. Your method is great when using different studio lights, but if we're dragging the shutter we want to take ambient light into account, too.
Great stuff Nathan!
Thanks man.
If this video does well, and people are interested in more on the topic, I'll start a series going further down the rabbit hole in regards to dragging shutters, mixing light, etc :)
Cheers
-Nate
@@NathanElson It's always good to have another perspective on this, so hell yes. I reckon what's missing out there (afaik) is a case study - the 5Ws that go into creating a shot in your style.
Thanks so much for simplifying the process and explaining in an entertaining way.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Love the black and white version
Man hands down the best beginners guide to studio photography thank you.
Happy to help!
Hey Nathen, extremely cool of you to share your lighting ways with us, and to help someone else out, with giving away some of your lights! Thanks for taking the time to help others. Greatly appreciated. Goodbye.
Yup I do the same RE WB. 5400k on my camera with my lights. Camera own flash WB is set for the manufacturers speedlites.
Yep, 5300 - 5400 is the way to go.
Hi, I've seen several of your videos now and of course I'm subscribing to your channel. This video was informative and interesting. I was again confirmed that I am on the right track when it comes to lighting. Just when I started my business, I broke both my arms during a diabetes attack. I spend the time for recovery at youtube university. Thank you for all the great videos you share.
Thanks man, and super sorry to hear about your arms, that's a tough one. Glad you are making the most of your time though :) Get better soon!
Thanks a lot for your video, and for sharing your knowledge and experience. It is a great inspiration to improve me work!
Thanks Enrique! Glad you're getting something out of it!
This is the kind of videos I’ve been looking for. I learned more in this one video than the last 50 I’ve watched. Thanks!!! I subscribed and hit the bell.
Very much needed in the UA-cam space! Thank you!!!
Dude, I'm 8:44 in to this and the only thing I can remember is how much you love your Sekonic light meter... If you want to provide helpful info keep it pithy!
No one is forcing you to watch anything amigo.
Good Job Nathan, I like the way you have given all the information and very well explained.
Thank you Nathan it was super) oh, tell us more about the hard light in the studio, like the artificial sun. How to control and set shadows. It's going to be great!!!
Fantastic video. Amateur photographer in Bellingham but grew up in Calgary. Very helpful and professional video. Thanks.
Oooo, the test button thing is a great tip! I'm new to lighting, so didn't realize that one. TY!
Sometimes it's the smallest of details that make all the difference ;)
Nathan, this was AMAZING. Thank you for this visual tutorial on lighting. This was incredible. I just found your channel a couple of days ago and I really really enjoy your style. Thank you and keep pushing out content.
Awesome, thank you!
This tutorial is Amazing, the example with F. Stops and Power Setting it was so easy to understand.. Thank you !
I hope I can win the lights. Photography have changed my life, I just need a little help, so I can start making money.
Thanks for the tutorial 😍
Appreciate the video. Great breakdown to the basics and pulling in some more advanced things. Hockey injury, can't get more Canadian than that.
This is the best lighting Tutorial I have seen!
Thanks
Thank you!
Really good tutorial, you explained things very clearly. Thanks, Nathan.
Ditto
Outstanding tutorial .. the essentials I really need to know. Well done, Nathan !
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@NathanElson I am a 74 yr old retiree living in the Montreal area, Canada. I was a ENG cameraman for CTV ( 41 yrs ).
However, portrait photography has long since been my passion ! I have only recently come across your tutorials.
You offer a practicality which I appreciate. At present, I use a Nikon D610. Stay safe, stay well .. Nathan.
Great Video ! very helpful and you motivated me to play more with studio lighting . THANKS !
Awesome tutorial. Very easy to follow.
Thank you! A fantastic tutorial.
Very good, Nice to see a B & W portrait tutorial ...... Nice one
Dude, I needed this video years ago. Thank you.
Thanks Tracy! Glad I could help!
very clear discussion of lighting
Another solid tutorial! Your channel is highly underrated
Absolute great tutorial, good in-depth info on the how-to's of lighting! Keep that up my man!
Great video! This is one of the best explanations Ive seen for metering and light placement, thank you Nathan!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Nathan you made this very informative generally i meter when all the lights are on this gives me new insight
What a great tutorial, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is so helpful. Gonna be taking notes from this tutorial!
Great content. I've always placed my rim light and fill close to the subject, but never really considered moving them further away, and still being able to achieve great balance. Good stuff!
Glad it was helpful!
nathan more video please ... great tips thank you..
Thank you for this tutorial... keep going I like all your videos
Hi Nathan,
I appreciate the clarity of your presentation. I really appreciated your guidance on the use of the Sekonic 308s, I also use and love this thing, but I have been using the dome, and so now I have to find that little package that has the better tool in it. In using the cone I found that my settings needed a little tweaking, did I say lttle? In some cases a full stop of adjustment. So that tip was really valuable for me. The other thing which helped me a lot was your discussion around feathering, I have a shoot tomorrow where I will use that idea a lot because "repetition is the Mother of skill". Given that you were shooting that third light straight up the studio and feathering on to the subject (you) I was surprised to see that you did not use a lens hood. I use a lenshood for everything, in the studio and out, in fact one time a client moved my camera/tripod but did not spread the legs and my gear crashed lens down on the floor. Although the lens and camera needed repair, the lens did not suffer damage to the front element, after the repair this lens is still as good as new. I have subscribed because your information is so well delivered. Thank you.
Brilliant video, thanks.
Anytime Lee!
Excellent tutorial.
Glad you liked it!
A hockey injury? Now that’s a Canadian photographer. Great video. Great lesson.
What's even better is last March right before the lockdown I suffered an AC joint separation when I caught the tip of the goalies stick as he was diving to try and stop my rush. Bad news was it resulted in me going shoulder first into the boards, good news was I scored on what would be my last play of the season ;)
Great video Nathan, I definitely need to use a fill lint more often rather than a reflector for that extra bit of control.
Thanks Charlie! Glad you got something out of it.
Great video Nathan... love your work.
Great video! So many helpful details on top of the lighting.
Great video, very informative. Thanks for sahring
Respect to you Sr. this is a great tutorial! Thank you!
Thanks Kaan. Much appreciated.
Dude, great! Thanks for tutorial!
Thanks for taking the time to check it out!
Nice work as usual Nathan. 👍 Thank you.
Many thanks!
Very informative and well organized video!
Great video! Always good to add knowledge. , for me it would be interesting to see how a pro such as yourself would find light without strobes or studio light. Almost like poor man rigging light gear. Cause that's where I am right now. Working with natural light is fantastic but I'm learning that natural light is sometimes harsh light. So I'm getting creative with materials from home to soften light and also I'm trying to find other ways to use extra light with out the stobes or studio lights. Haha, I'm trying not to go crazy with purchasing gear real fast and furious.
Simply the best.
Nice to have you back! Cool vid!
This Tutorial was Spot on. Thank you!
Thank you for this. You explain it all fantastically and have put so much into this video. I am a natural light photographer, looking to get a strobe and get more consistency. I've subscribed and look forward to more videos. Could you do a video tutorial on rim low key portrait lighting? I am keen to explore this before the end of the year.
I'll see what I can do :)
Amazing turtorial... thanks for making!
Glad you liked it!
Awesome vid. Thank you
Nicely done, helps to have that great studio space!
Definitely!
Super tutorial! Thank you for sharing!
Awesome easy to understand explanation! Thanks!
Vey nice and easy tutorial, thank you
Glad you liked it!
Hey Nathan, thanks man this video was excellent. I wish I had of been able to watch it back when I started with off camera flash! Very thorough explanation and thoughtful presentation, well done. I look forward to your future content. Nice studio space as well btw! Cheers
A really great tutorial. I love your way of using light. I know you are not the greatest fan of reflectors but maybe you could give some insight in good options how to use stands for it. Currently I lay them on a stool or similar and the holding stuff I found so far on the net was not really convincing to me.
Excellent tutorial - thanks
You jus put me on beyond measure. Thanks bro!! Frfr
Thanks for this and entered as many times as I can
Great explanation 👌
Thanks Sista!
Great tutorial!
Thanks William!
Super helpful. Thank you!
Great video, Nathan! I really dig your contrasty portraits. I was wondering if you could make a similar video for the budget-impaired who can barely afford speedlights at the moment. My main concern would be the power to use big modifiers and how to get similar lighting with smaller (cheapper) modifiers and stands.
Full disclosure, I've been playing with a (single) speedlight proped on a table, a trigger and a big white wall (my only modifier so far)...
Consider using the sun as your main light and the speedlite as your fill. Indoors, you can modify the sunlight with drapes or a bed sheet; a reflector can be made from inexpensive poster board.
Thank you for sharing, man! In depth and clear.
Thanks for doing this video.
Sir huge respect for you 😄
Thanks Mohit!
Great Vid Nate! All meat and Potatoes...(No Fluff)..keep them coming Brother!
I was guessing your thumb got smashed by the c-stand knuckle but hockey sounds cooler. Great video and love how you create it! Cheers!
Nice work man. Thank you.
Superb lighting tutorial! Thank you!!!
Love it man, learning from the master!
Haha thanks buddy, coffee soon!
Great tut... this is my first time watching your videos and i really like it... you got a new subscriber here :)
Thanks for this video!
Really appreciate your videos. Guess I’ll break my light meter out of my camera bag. Good stuff.
Thanks Steven!
usefull videos , well done
so good
Great video, thanks for the tips!!
Thanks! grtzz from the Netherlands.
Just found your videos. Great Channel! This video was really helpful with some great tips. Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
Great video Nathan. Good luck to everyone in the giveaway!
great stuff as usual Nathan! :)
Great Tutorial
Really nice tutorial, thanks a lot 👍🏻😁
Great Video!
Thanks!