I have followed your techniques for years and learned how to pinpoint light from you. Since I photograph a lot of art glass, I've found using grids will enhance colors while minimizing reflections, which makes for a lot less editing time. I have Profoto, so am starting off with only 4" which makes using the smallest grids very defined. You taught me how to light "things" faster than anyone else.
Karl, let me thank you for continuing your pursuit of educating those of us that are new to either photography or studio lighting and shaping light. You provide exceptionally clear and well organized information, and for that, I am very thankful. A video I watched recently (you filmed about 8 months ago) was on your use of one of your favorite softbox (30 x 120cm). In that video you made a reference to placing a grid on it with a quip that said something like if we'd been watching you "You know how I feel about grids". That statement sounded as though you do not favor grids on softboxes, but of course this video is talking about a different kind of grid (honeycomb) as a secret weapon for professional photographers (as a light blocker). So as an amateur, can you elucidate your thought on "grids" for softboxes or at least reference me to a video where you talk about your opinion. That would be much appreciated. Thanks for your thoughtfulness both here and in making the educational videos. ADDENDUM: I just watched your video on the Octobox 150, thinking I'd find your explanation there (and of course I did). Even as a new photographer new to lighting, understand your point completely. Makes a "soft light" "harder", but useful if you are working in a small space to avoid spillage. Again, thank you!
Such an amazing channel. Thorough explanations while keeping it absolutely accesible. Plus no YT bs whatsoever... Thank you. Just some words here to help a bit.
Thank you for this. I did order a honeycomb grid and gels for my studio strobe from the manufacturer. I haven’t done studio work before, so this helps explain the different kinds of grids and how they’re used.
Very nice! I use fresnel lenses with barndoors for light focusing and control on backgrounds. Is there a situation where you would prefer a honeycomb grid over a fresnel?
Fresnels are more precise with a better edge gradient but often honeycombs work just as well and can be quicker and of course less expensive too. I use both as and when I need them.
Thank you for this video! I see the tight grid create a very narrow spot of light… but I also saw that use rarely the extra tight grid of Broncolor… would be nice to know in which situation you use it? An other question is how the tight grid in comparison to a snoot behave? Is the falling off to border ? Thank again for your help!
Hi, I actually use the tight grid a lot. If you look on our site you'll see it being used in all sorts of shoots from product to beauty shots. A snoot is a different thing, we have a video on that coming out here soon, check back next week.
Great video as always! Is there a reason when I use a grid on my light to illuminate a background, black or colored I see a grid pattern on the background and it’s unusable. What am I doing wrong. Use case would be a portrait and I hide the light behind the model to light the background and separate the model from it.
Hi usually the modelling lamp reveals a grid pattern but the actual flash tube version used for the photo is less obvious, however the grid patterns are often quite subtle and with a 2m distance between your background and subject and a lower DOF and the grid pattern dissolves away in the actual image.
You can even make your own using back wrap. With the number of grids my studio gets through - I called an end to it and gave them all a roll of black wrap - thick black aluminium foil - and even though I knew it already allows you to be even more creative - snoots - gobos - slits, various size holes; anything you like- all good.
I have followed your techniques for years and learned how to pinpoint light from you. Since I photograph a lot of art glass, I've found using grids will enhance colors while minimizing reflections, which makes for a lot less editing time. I have Profoto, so am starting off with only 4" which makes using the smallest grids very defined. You taught me how to light "things" faster than anyone else.
great thanks!
Even though I’ve been a member of the Visual Education Platform for a few years now, I still learn something every time I watch these videos 👍
Thanks Ralf and thanks for your support.
Will definitely be getting some of these to try out
Karl, let me thank you for continuing your pursuit of educating those of us that are new to either photography or studio lighting and shaping light. You provide exceptionally clear and well organized information, and for that, I am very thankful. A video I watched recently (you filmed about 8 months ago) was on your use of one of your favorite softbox (30 x 120cm). In that video you made a reference to placing a grid on it with a quip that said something like if we'd been watching you "You know how I feel about grids". That statement sounded as though you do not favor grids on softboxes, but of course this video is talking about a different kind of grid (honeycomb) as a secret weapon for professional photographers (as a light blocker). So as an amateur, can you elucidate your thought on "grids" for softboxes or at least reference me to a video where you talk about your opinion. That would be much appreciated. Thanks for your thoughtfulness both here and in making the educational videos. ADDENDUM: I just watched your video on the Octobox 150, thinking I'd find your explanation there (and of course I did). Even as a new photographer new to lighting, understand your point completely. Makes a "soft light" "harder", but useful if you are working in a small space to avoid spillage. Again, thank you!
Hi, thanks for your comments and glad you found the answer in one of our other videos.
It's great to see the examples on the photos, not only in theory!
Please do a video on how to achieve old Hollywood style.
Hi, here's a shortened video from the original class of the hollywood style lighting: ua-cam.com/video/kqeMDNMU6Es/v-deo.html
Thank you for such an informative video!
Glad it was helpful!
Such an amazing channel. Thorough explanations while keeping it absolutely accesible. Plus no YT bs whatsoever... Thank you. Just some words here to help a bit.
Thank you for this. I did order a honeycomb grid and gels for my studio strobe from the manufacturer. I haven’t done studio work before, so this helps explain the different kinds of grids and how they’re used.
Glad it was useful!
Informative.............. I have honycomb grid in my equipment but Never used it. now I am going to try!
Super useful, Karl. Thank you!
nice explanation thanks
You are welcome
Very nice! I use fresnel lenses with barndoors for light focusing and control on backgrounds. Is there a situation where you would prefer a honeycomb grid over a fresnel?
Fresnels are more precise with a better edge gradient but often honeycombs work just as well and can be quicker and of course less expensive too. I use both as and when I need them.
Great tool for cutting out lens flare also as a benefit.
Absolutely!
Awesome!!
Thanks!
I have been on the fence about purchasing some grids, after this video, I am going to purchase a set this week.
Good choice!
I use them regularly for product photoshoots.
Thank you for this video! I see the tight grid create a very narrow spot of light… but I also saw that use rarely the extra tight grid of Broncolor… would be nice to know in which situation you use it?
An other question is how the tight grid in comparison to a snoot behave? Is the falling off to border ?
Thank again for your help!
Hi, I actually use the tight grid a lot. If you look on our site you'll see it being used in all sorts of shoots from product to beauty shots. A snoot is a different thing, we have a video on that coming out here soon, check back next week.
Great video as always! Is there a reason when I use a grid on my light to illuminate a background, black or colored I see a grid pattern on the background and it’s unusable. What am I doing wrong. Use case would be a portrait and I hide the light behind the model to light the background and separate the model from it.
Hi usually the modelling lamp reveals a grid pattern but the actual flash tube version used for the photo is less obvious, however the grid patterns are often quite subtle and with a 2m distance between your background and subject and a lower DOF and the grid pattern dissolves away in the actual image.
80% of my shoots are with honeycomb grids. To me it is one of the most important modifiers
Chapters would be nice 🤞
I like your videos very much, but I don't understand what you say, but I still like them very much. learned a lot
We're glad you enjoy them, can you tell us why you don't you understand them?
沒有不理解 只是我們語言不一樣而已 哈哈
It’s not that I don’t understand, it’s just that our languages are different, haha
You can even make your own using back wrap. With the number of grids my studio gets through - I called an end to it and gave them all a roll of black wrap - thick black aluminium foil - and even though I knew it already allows you to be even more creative - snoots - gobos - slits, various size holes; anything you like- all good.
Yes that's true