When NOT to use a Softbox

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • Which softbox should you use? Should you even use a softbox at all?? While soft light is very flattering, you don't have to stay away from hard light... and the fact is, you can actually be very creative without using a softbox at all. Use the lighting techniques in this video as inspiration and let me know what you think :)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 52

  • @SamHolland
    @SamHolland  Рік тому +3

    Which do you prefer, softbox, or no soft box?? Let us know 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

  • @alsanova
    @alsanova Рік тому +2

    0:46 - 😂😂 3:09 - lmao you will also need a flat head screwdriver to slide out smoke alarm when doing that effect 😂

  • @shua_films
    @shua_films Рік тому +2

    LOVED THIS!! the value of this is immense!

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому

      Thank you brother 🙏🏻 nothing you don’t know already! 💪🏻🎥📺

  • @pauljakeman
    @pauljakeman Рік тому +2

    Great video again Sam, all that work with Spielberg really paid off, and nice shadow puppet!
    Deffo going to take this advice going forward.
    Especially the shadow puppet.

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому +1

      Thanks brother 🤩🙏🏻

    • @pauljakeman
      @pauljakeman Рік тому +1

      @@SamHolland my pleasure man!

  • @MicroFourNerds
    @MicroFourNerds Рік тому +1

    Best tutorials on UA-cam!
    Also “snoot” is the best word ever

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому

      😂 Snooty! 🙏🏻🎥 thanks Em

  • @DavidZhou
    @DavidZhou Рік тому +1

    Loved this tip! Definitely picking up some of those modifiers

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому

      🤩🙏🏻 awesome! Thank you 🎥

  • @newfoundmass
    @newfoundmass Рік тому +2

    I was wondering where you were! Good video as always!

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому

      😂 I’m finally coming out of hiding. Thank you 🙏🏻🎥📺

  • @Glen.Danielsen
    @Glen.Danielsen Рік тому +2

    Sam! I’ll use soft more oft, because face is a disgrace. Great spate, mate! 🇺🇸💛🇬🇧

  • @HiethGeorge
    @HiethGeorge Рік тому +2

    Another awesome tickety-boo top tipping straight to the point video - it is like adding a cloud I need a HUGE softbox to smooth out Gordon Ramsey Forehead! I have that modifier you can borrow it if you want cheers H

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому

      Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥 😂😂

  • @einfachsvenreview
    @einfachsvenreview Рік тому +2

    Nice video, i like it with softbox even more

  • @christhompsonphotography6783
    @christhompsonphotography6783 Рік тому +1

    Do I listen to the guy on youtube telling me to not to listen to youtubers.... :DDDDDDD WAHH. Great video btw!

  • @michaelgabes7574
    @michaelgabes7574 Рік тому +1

    nothing new to me, but you explained it so good, that i watched the whole story ;-) thanks!

  • @persvanstrom
    @persvanstrom Рік тому +1

    Soft box mostly or bounced light. Can't help it but just love that soft wrapping light, but the softer the prime, the more contrast and love I think is needed for the rest of the frame. Direct light or hard light can be very effectfull used with the right story. Great video as always Sam. Love your stuff. Making me a much better creator (I hope atlest) and your videos are very inspiring.

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому

      Thank you. I’m pleased the videos are helping 🤩🙏🏻🎥

    • @persvanstrom
      @persvanstrom Рік тому +1

      @@SamHolland They ALL are ;)

  • @photechvideo
    @photechvideo Рік тому +1

    Great video Sam, thank you. As always, you explain everything so clearly and I love your humour!. As you say, it depends on the mood you want to create. I love both soft and hard light. If we always used the same lighting, photos and videos would be extremely boring. Good luck in your experimenting with the optical condenser for light modifying. I bought a similar one just after Christmas but broke my shoulder just after buying it so I have only tried it out on a few studio test photos with a mannequin head but I am looking forward to using it, and the multiple gobos which came with it, for a photo shoot and also for a studio video. As it has a Bowens mount, it can be used on LED and flash lights as long as the bulb doesn't protrude to much. Please do make one of your extremely informative and interesting videos on your experience with your optical condenser and gobos, Sam. Keep up the excellent work! Speak soon. Andy

  • @CarsSimplified
    @CarsSimplified Рік тому +1

    I'll definitely have to try out some hard lighting for my close-up-on-a-part B-roll footage! The twinkle filter may be a bit much for that sort of shot, but I'm tempted to try it just once.

  • @ScottEdwards
    @ScottEdwards Рік тому +1

    Gotta get me some fog in a can!! 😎 great video mate good to see you back making vids again 💪

  • @PNWMOTION
    @PNWMOTION Рік тому +2

    can you do a finger puppet tutorial? thanks.

  • @Hot_Secrets_Updates
    @Hot_Secrets_Updates 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow

  • @AoyagiAichou
    @AoyagiAichou Рік тому +1

    Well, the only reason I don't have a softbox is because I use Rotolight and I'm not made out of money. I think I'll just use an umbrella, haha.

  • @steveschnetzler5471
    @steveschnetzler5471 Рік тому +1

    Can you do "deformed rabbit" ? Thanks.

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому

      😂 I think that’s the only thing I can do!

  • @shumayla25
    @shumayla25 8 місяців тому +1

    Hello :) to shoot a selftape at home, would you recommend the oct a softbox or the parabolic? If you have the space and budget. Do you think there is a difference ? Thank you

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi. Whatever is best for your space really. The only things to keep in mind are the size of the softbox (the bigger and closer, the softer the light) and the quality/type of diffusion 🤩 I hope that helps 🎥

    • @shumayla25
      @shumayla25 8 місяців тому +1

      I know, I saw your video about it 😃 that why I’m going for 100 or 120. But I’m esitate between the Rollie octa 100cm and the Godox parabolic 120.

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  8 місяців тому +1

      If you have the space and you want softer light, go bigger 😉💪🏻🎥 let us know what you decide. And thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎉

    • @shumayla25
      @shumayla25 8 місяців тому +1

      @@SamHolland sure :) thank you 🙏🏼

  • @Ranger7Studios
    @Ranger7Studios Рік тому

    Spray fog set off your fire alarm? Weird.

  • @RandomlySet
    @RandomlySet Рік тому

    Before I watch this, I bet the result is "personal preference" and "context" / "situation"

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому +2

      Pretty much… but with added tips and ideas for people who don’t know. Hope you enjoy 🤩🙏🏻🎥

    • @RandomlySet
      @RandomlySet Рік тому +2

      @@SamHolland Haha, good video dude

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому

      Thank yoy

  • @RandomlySet
    @RandomlySet Рік тому

    What lens do you use when shooting in the office?

    • @SamHolland
      @SamHolland  Рік тому +1

      Like my talking head shots? Either 24mm or 35mm 🙏🏻🎥

    • @RandomlySet
      @RandomlySet Рік тому +1

      @@SamHolland cheers.... My office is about as tight as yours, don't film in it often though.....
      I also have the S5, usually use the 20-60 at 20mm.... Literally just shot a talking head using the 24-105 I bought off Josh over the weekend 👍