The close up in the 2nd scene with the bokeh in the background is beautiful! I'm still struggling to find my niche with flash. This helped a lot...thanks Sal!
A bit more technical explanation would have helped. Was a light meter used to measure the ambient and then with the strobe to get the exact strobe power setting?
Matching lighting is one thing, and he did a good job with that. I'm wondering how he balanced the color of the flash to the ambient, especially in the second setup where there are all kinds of different temperature lighting sources in the background. Please let me know what techniques and/or tools he used.
For years, I shot city night scenes on daylight balanced slide film which obviously gave the lights a bit of a warm look. It was a look that I had grown accustomed to and accepted. When I started doing night photography on digital, I continued with the same mindset and selected the Daylight WB setting. And that's what I generally prefer for those kinds of scenarios (with the odd exception now and then.) If I was in the same situation as in the video where I was shooting a model and balancing the flash with the ambient lighting, I would probably stick to the Daylight WB setting (as most people know - flash has a similar colour temperature to daylight.) I think those strings of lights in particular would look good with a bit of a warm colour. Yea it would be interesting to hear the photographer's thoughts on this matter.
I see you had a power setting of 2.5 in the first scene. What was your thinking in selecting this setting on the fj 400? Did you shoot some tests? I have two fj200's, I would think that I could achieve the same result (although not as good as you, Sal) with a power setting of 5 on the 200 depending on the modifier. Thank you for an excellent presentation.
2.5 power was the best setting for balancing the strobe with ambient lighting. With it being shot at night, Sal didn't have to dial it up too much. You can definitely get a very similar look with the FJ200, plus it will be lighter to hold too!
Love the close-up of her with the bokeh lighting all in the background. Noticed the light source was tilted more upwards then towards her face down towards her body. How did this properly illuminate everything? Thanks
It's all about finding the right balance of feathering the modifier upward. Sal prefers to shoot this way so there isn't a ton of light spilling on the ground in the foreground. It takes some trial and error, but once you find that sweet spot the images can be amazing!
Don't focus on the power setting because each situation will be different . You have to decide first what exposure are you looking for and use the power setting that will enable that . Or you can get a meter and save yourself a lot of guess work .
I liked the first shot best. How did you meter the light to figure out your shutter speed?
The close up in the 2nd scene with the bokeh in the background is beautiful! I'm still struggling to find my niche with flash. This helped a lot...thanks Sal!
A bit more technical explanation would have helped. Was a light meter used to measure the ambient and then with the strobe to get the exact strobe power setting?
Surely a meter was used? I wish this showed how to meter and balance.
The lightings were really matches her skintone. Brilliant job!❤️
Agreed! Well balanced lighting make it look really natural!
not so sure about that...
These are great! Was this done with TTL?
This was so helpful. Thank you. I will try ambient light shoots
Inspiring shoot/video. Can't wait to go shooting outside again ! Thanks for making this short tutorial.
Thanks for watching Hans! Glad you found this video useful.
I had to balance the light in a shoot on my channel that I did in London at night the images came out amazing! Off camera flash for the win!
That's great! Agreed, off camera flashes are incredibly powerful tools.
Is it better to feather the light then more direct?
I was hoping for how you meter the ambient light then translate it to pick the proper power for your flash. can you give any hints here?
Matching lighting is one thing, and he did a good job with that. I'm wondering how he balanced the color of the flash to the ambient, especially in the second setup where there are all kinds of different temperature lighting sources in the background. Please let me know what techniques and/or tools he used.
For years, I shot city night scenes on daylight balanced slide film which obviously gave the lights a bit of a warm look. It was a look that I had grown accustomed to and accepted. When I started doing night photography on digital, I continued with the same mindset and selected the Daylight WB setting. And that's what I generally prefer for those kinds of scenarios (with the odd exception now and then.) If I was in the same situation as in the video where I was shooting a model and balancing the flash with the ambient lighting, I would probably stick to the Daylight WB setting (as most people know - flash has a similar colour temperature to daylight.) I think those strings of lights in particular would look good with a bit of a warm colour. Yea it would be interesting to hear the photographer's thoughts on this matter.
How does Sal decides what is ISO and shutter speed should be set at?
How are you getting sharp images at such a slow shutter speed and handheld?
HI new to pro strobes. Did you have on the modeling light the whole time and it flashed thorugh that?
Both look great ! Love the alley shot best.
Definitely the images at the second location for me. Love the bokeh. 👌
String of lights is my favorite but these are great things to keep in mind when using flash. 😎
Totally agree! Thanks for watching Jerry!
I see you had a power setting of 2.5 in the first scene. What was your thinking in selecting this setting on the fj 400? Did you shoot some tests? I have two fj200's, I would think that I could achieve the same result (although not as good as you, Sal) with a power setting of 5 on the 200 depending on the modifier. Thank you for an excellent presentation.
2.5 power was the best setting for balancing the strobe with ambient lighting. With it being shot at night, Sal didn't have to dial it up too much. You can definitely get a very similar look with the FJ200, plus it will be lighter to hold too!
Model is gorgeous
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Love the close-up of her with the bokeh lighting all in the background. Noticed the light source was tilted more upwards then towards her face down towards her body. How did this properly illuminate everything? Thanks
It's all about finding the right balance of feathering the modifier upward. Sal prefers to shoot this way so there isn't a ton of light spilling on the ground in the foreground. It takes some trial and error, but once you find that sweet spot the images can be amazing!
Very nice!
The string light shots I enjoyed more.
We love that shot too!
4:32 "Flash able to keep pace with high frame rate" because of reduced power of flash. What was your power setting?
Don't focus on the power setting because each situation will be different . You have to decide first what exposure are you looking for and use the power setting that will enable that . Or you can get a meter and save yourself a lot of guess work .
The Alley way lighting I love and it would be a better chance for me to try without getting run over
This. Is. Amazing.
We're glad you enjoyed it Freddie!
True alleyway shot
I agree with you 1000 good work.
DOPE !!!!
the second scene
Amateur 🙋♂️📸
I wish I saw this video 2 weeks ago.