Unlock the Secrets of Off Camera Flash: a Beginner's Guide!

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  • @luciadiane6682
    @luciadiane6682 Рік тому +18

    I wish every photographer taught this way Gary. I actually think other photographers deliberately leave settings out, but you teach those essential details and I’m so grateful I found your channel. As for the photoshop bit, it’s just knowing how to use layers an the brush tool, so I’m good there. Thank you Gary!

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому

      Kind of you to say. Cheers 👍👍

    • @alessandragiovanni1416
      @alessandragiovanni1416 Рік тому

      I was too poor to support my family until God connected me with Mr. David Martin who changed my life financially.

    • @chriscorbin9565
      @chriscorbin9565 Рік тому

      Pointing out that the meter in the middle just means an average of a mid exposure & not an 'appropriate' exposure would be good for beginners. Beginners think 'proper or correct' exposure means they will get what they see.

  • @vernonr7404
    @vernonr7404 5 місяців тому

    Been practising your Model Training: Drifting Slowly and Eyes Back to the Camera. I discovered recently that I get the best expressions if I'm quick enough to take the shot while the model is still moving, rather than when she comes to a resting point or holds/stops for a moment.

  • @alisanginian3083
    @alisanginian3083 Рік тому +1

    simple and perfect Gary.

  • @Riverapena-eq2mj
    @Riverapena-eq2mj 7 місяців тому +2

    Good teacher .thank you

  • @HeatherLindsay-se9cn
    @HeatherLindsay-se9cn Рік тому +3

    Really like the way you never talk down to your viewers and you accept that it sometimes takes a while to process the information.

  • @nolejd50
    @nolejd50 3 місяці тому

    Got my first flash ever today and it's a cheap manual one. This tutorial is really helpful, thanks!

  • @myselfsudar
    @myselfsudar 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice video Gary. Keep up the good work. ❤

  • @jerryhutchinson2543
    @jerryhutchinson2543 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic! Demystifying off camera flash. Guess what I'm going to try next!!! Hahaha

  • @peterrutherford2919
    @peterrutherford2919 Рік тому +1

    A fantastic tutorial as always The best You Tuber by a country mile!!!! I wondered what happened to part 3?

  • @paulcomptonpdphotography
    @paulcomptonpdphotography Рік тому +1

    What a great idea. I us3d to mess like this yeara ago in the camera club never thought to video it haha. I now need to find that plane haha

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому

      Be warned Paul, Off Camera flash is infectious 😁😁 hope you’re well? xx

    • @paulcomptonpdphotography
      @paulcomptonpdphotography Рік тому

      @Gary Gough I used to follow a couple people back in the day. You are good at it. I am well thanks. Uou

  • @fintonmainz7845
    @fintonmainz7845 Рік тому +2

    This is an outstanding tutorial. Thank you.

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому

      Very kind, thank you 👍👍

  • @localnavy433
    @localnavy433 20 днів тому

    Oh I love doing the blending technique. I have never used a flash to paint my subject before. I have been using a flash light/torch to paint in the light at night and capture the Milky Way in with it. This is actually better and I will try this next time thanks for the tip

  • @freddylopez7536
    @freddylopez7536 Рік тому

    Beautiful. I wish you would have been more descriptive on paint brush and layers. That would’ve really helped.

  • @gaviotasalvador5772
    @gaviotasalvador5772 2 місяці тому

    Wow I learn a lot today!! Great video! Great pictures!📸

  • @tallpaulify
    @tallpaulify Рік тому +1

    I'm going out this week for my first attempt at using the flash.
    Wish me luck

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому +1

      You won’t need luck, it’s a science. Just follow the steps shown 👍👍

  • @THISISRISE
    @THISISRISE 8 місяців тому +1

    You are simply the best on UA-cam in explaining and showing your work. Amazing job

  • @tonnievanravestijn748
    @tonnievanravestijn748 Рік тому +1

    Gary bedankt voor je uitleg het was heel duidelijk 😉

  • @skillcubator1
    @skillcubator1 6 місяців тому +1

    This is simply awesome technique. Never seen this before anywhere. I am so glad that I came across your UA-cam channel.

  • @AdamMatthewsPhotography
    @AdamMatthewsPhotography Рік тому +5

    Thank you for making the basics of off-camera flash photography accessible! This is probably the clearest explanation I've come across.

  • @KasiaCoe
    @KasiaCoe Рік тому +2

    I did struggle with off camera flash until this tutorial! Thank you so much Gary! This is so easy to understand ❤

  • @tourinojacks5844
    @tourinojacks5844 6 місяців тому +1

    Good stuff here, Sir Gary. Liked and subbed!

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  6 місяців тому

      Cheers. Blimey, that’s an old video. Plenty of newer ones to choose from 👍👍

  • @bennetmak1993
    @bennetmak1993 Рік тому +3

    Simple and easy understand approach. Thanks Gary!

  • @chrisjohn1138
    @chrisjohn1138 Рік тому +7

    Gary you are making every day a school day lately, great variety of subjects the last couple of weeks 👏👏👏
    But you did seem quite excited shooting this Vlog 🤣🤣🤣
    Thank you 👍

  • @ramadaxl
    @ramadaxl Рік тому +9

    If you have parts of the scene that are just that 'bit' to high to reach...glue a hot shoe onto a walking stick ( or something along those lines ) then you can lift the flash up higher ! Works well on building where there's a feature you might not normally get ;-)

    • @normstangl3499
      @normstangl3499 Рік тому +1

      Or adapt a mono-pod. That will also provide the ability to adjust the extension height to the extent of the mono-pod length.

  • @brianlaunchbury4491
    @brianlaunchbury4491 Рік тому +4

    Olympus/OM cameras allow this to be done in-camera using "live composite mode". The camera shoots a sequence of images but only records any changes in the image then stacks them in camera to produce the finished picture. It's designed for light painting.

  • @pedrosanchez4035
    @pedrosanchez4035 5 місяців тому +1

    excellent video thank you

  • @sebastrianw.4673
    @sebastrianw.4673 Місяць тому

    That was awesome!

  • @garysearle2091
    @garysearle2091 Рік тому

    Thank you Gary for the info on the flash off camera i love it.

  • @gabriellemcfarland2428
    @gabriellemcfarland2428 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this inform. I am so grateful 🙂

  • @hartun2010
    @hartun2010 7 місяців тому

    You just won a subscriber Gary! A quality video that will come in hand in the future, speaking about me going deep into the outdoors flash photography. I have one question thought, I have read an article about how the shutter speed affects the power of the off flash due to the speed sync. Is it a myth or a precaution I need to be aware of? Looking forward to your answer, thank you!

  • @11557bexley
    @11557bexley 9 місяців тому

    Really beautiful

  • @denisesavage2382
    @denisesavage2382 Рік тому

    Found that very helpful.

  • @andyallard5990
    @andyallard5990 Рік тому +2

    And I have to say Gary, I always love watching your videos, but this one was out of the park. Absolutely fantastic. I have just bought a godox flash and trigger and was thinking about going out and trying something like this. It couldn’t have come at a better time thank you very much. Very much appreciated.🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @freemansfocus
    @freemansfocus Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video! I ran across your Top 10 Mach Loop Guide, and then saw this video. The Black and White edit of the MiG is amazing.

  • @599miata
    @599miata Рік тому

    Thanks Gary, great info!

  • @WayneIrish
    @WayneIrish Рік тому

    Excellent video. Thankyou very much .

  • @johnconlin-nu9wi
    @johnconlin-nu9wi Рік тому

    thanks gary cant wait to get out there and try this but somehow know it won't be to your level lol

  • @mikewraxall2310
    @mikewraxall2310 Рік тому

    I was lucky enough to go on one of Gary's wedding photography courses many years ago. He is absolutely brilliant. Teaches you everything you need to know and more. Good to see you are still teaching Gary. Keep up the amazing work :-)

  • @yomismo1945
    @yomismo1945 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful, tks for the wonderful tutorial, Gary!

  • @Big.E
    @Big.E Рік тому +1

    Cheers Gary that was awesome. Where abouts is that awesome Mig please. If OK of course 👍

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому +1

      It's in a secret location in England. I'm sure you can Google it though ;)

    • @Big.E
      @Big.E Рік тому

      @@GaryGough thanks Gary for the reply 👍

  • @davemartin4456
    @davemartin4456 Рік тому +1

    That is Genius Gary, very well explained as well. Thank you, from a beginner photographer.

  • @johnyoung1606
    @johnyoung1606 4 місяці тому

    ThankYou My Friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

  • @tlcccreith5
    @tlcccreith5 9 місяців тому

    Gary, I just happened upon your channel. I’m so happy that I found you. You taught in a simple way that I could understand. Your photos looked fantastic. Can’t wait to learn more from you

  • @MaliDaviesPhotography
    @MaliDaviesPhotography Рік тому +1

    Class Gary! I have two of those flashes, and sat here gutted I couldn’t come with you in that day! Superb images pal 😍👍

  • @phils263
    @phils263 Рік тому +4

    The "Mig" is a Sukhoi

  • @joshcarrick
    @joshcarrick Рік тому +1

    Awesome ❤.... Excellent simple. Many thanks 👍

  • @tjcuneo
    @tjcuneo Рік тому +1

    Very clear and an excellent guide to experimenting with off camera flash. Thanks.

  • @huubdegroot
    @huubdegroot 10 місяців тому

    Thank you soooo much!!!

  • @volkerdreyer1357
    @volkerdreyer1357 Рік тому +1

    great tutorial, thanks for sharing!!

  • @pete292
    @pete292 Рік тому

    As always. Thanks, Gary, for the education. It is much appreciated

  • @DavidTpitCabrera
    @DavidTpitCabrera Рік тому +1

    Really nice 😊

  • @martynbrough6162
    @martynbrough6162 Рік тому +2

    Love this , great tutorial as always and fantastic shot of the MiG , definitely something im going to have to try.

  • @garybeaumont1373
    @garybeaumont1373 Рік тому

    Throughly enjoyed that one! Nice coat by the way 😊

  • @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67

    Gary it's years since I used flash, probably back in the film days lol, awesome tutorial, must go and dig out the old flash. Thanks for sharing.

  • @andymcgarty3099
    @andymcgarty3099 Рік тому

    Great video and different to the usual landscape. Time to get a remote flash trigger :)

  • @ScottAllshouse
    @ScottAllshouse Рік тому

    Thank you, Gary. This is first on my list to practice.

  • @kbstabs5982
    @kbstabs5982 Рік тому

    Really good, Gary. Many thanks.

  • @pathogan4854
    @pathogan4854 Рік тому

    Excellent video Gary more info in this video that a 100 others on the subject ! thankfully Lee left his mankini at home 😀 really loved the colour version of the Mig. Thank you.

  • @steffore1
    @steffore1 Рік тому

    Terrific and love light painting in images Gary 👍🏽

  • @kenrennie4119
    @kenrennie4119 Рік тому

    Thank you Gary for explaining this technique in a concise and easy to follow way. I will need to try it and see if it is really this easy. Ken

  • @mikesimcox7932
    @mikesimcox7932 Рік тому

    Spot On Tutorial 👍 thanks Gary 🙏

  • @paulbell9957
    @paulbell9957 Рік тому

    Awesome work Gary, enjoyed this very much 👍👍

  • @gidpod
    @gidpod Рік тому

    Love to learn more about flash, always a black art to me.

  • @ihknilsen
    @ihknilsen Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips! Have saved this video for later use!

  • @williamcahill617
    @williamcahill617 Рік тому

    Amazing tutorial, thank you

  • @Cornishcameraviews
    @Cornishcameraviews Рік тому

    Great tutorial Gary I will definitely be giving this a try.

  • @J4060
    @J4060 Рік тому

    Very well explained. Thank you very much.

  • @alexelley6283
    @alexelley6283 Рік тому

    Well explained tutorial. thank you for sharing..

  • @chrisburnard5157
    @chrisburnard5157 Рік тому

    More great inspiring content. Thank you.

  • @cynthiablufordmejia6276
    @cynthiablufordmejia6276 Рік тому

    Awesome ❤

  • @andysuzierawlins5462
    @andysuzierawlins5462 Рік тому

    That's really cool, thanks for the info

  • @timrosenburgh8597
    @timrosenburgh8597 Рік тому

    Another great video Gary.
    You explain all your video's brilliantly so that everyone can understand.
    Absolutely brilliant image's.
    When doing something like the plane can this be done in Lightroom as i don't have Photoshop.

  • @RM831BC4E4
    @RM831BC4E4 Рік тому

    Awesome content GG x

  • @MrShiffard
    @MrShiffard Рік тому

    Very informative and well presented Gary. I've been wanting to learn all about flash for some time now, you make it look really straightforward. BTW, was that North Landing, Flamborough in the 1st part?

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Dave. I think it was North landing 👍👍

  • @martineacott9330
    @martineacott9330 Рік тому +1

    If you didn't have a trigger for your flash, could you use a long exposure, self timer and fire the flash from your hand when the shutter's open Gary?
    Thinking about dawn and dusk architectural images?

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому

      You can as long as the ambient light is low enough to warrant a long shutter 👍👍 Unless there is movement in the frame of course

  • @sonicmovies6416
    @sonicmovies6416 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow

  • @christophkampmann6415
    @christophkampmann6415 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant content. Thanks for providing. I never used off camera flash lights, but your nice vlog has made me curious to test it. Thanks a lot. By the way I have seen almost of of your you tube videos, and I am happy to had the chance to step in and learning so much about photography.
    Thanks
    Cheers Chris

  • @dereklee9972
    @dereklee9972 Рік тому

    Great Tutorial Gary! The samples you have shown for portraiture are only using one flash, correct? Thank you!

  • @philclaytonphotography
    @philclaytonphotography Рік тому

    Thanks for this Gary, you've made it so very clear! Now to buy a remote flash, I have checked on ebay and they sell the flash you referred to and a trigger for around 120 USD, can you recommend a trigger or do you use the Yongnuo YN560 IV YN560IV Speedlite 2.4G Wireless Flash Light +YN560TX II trigger? I can then head down to my local MIG 15,17,19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 museum and have a field day! Cheers.

    • @philclaytonphotography
      @philclaytonphotography Рік тому

      PS - the downside of Sony is that their hotshoes don't work with many 3rd party triggers and off camera flash..... another down side of being a Sony owner

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому +1

      amzn.to/3THukzM
      Ensure you buy the right one for your camera make/model. Cheers 👍

  • @worldofrandometry6912
    @worldofrandometry6912 Рік тому

    Very good indeed. Could a similar effect be made by light painting with a torch?

  • @smiffy5467
    @smiffy5467 Рік тому +3

    Looks great but that’s a lot of photoshop work and not everyone’s as adept at the editing as you are, would be good to see the editing process in full… 👍🇬🇧

  • @rosssayer6524
    @rosssayer6524 Рік тому

    Looks like a lot of Fun Gary, is it possible to blend in Lightroom, just not a confident Photoshop user??

  • @viviennenoble4035
    @viviennenoble4035 Рік тому

    Thank you Gary that was really interesting, but could you give me a little more info about the trigger. Do I need to set anything up in camera first so it recognises the trigger, and also the flash, are there any settings in camera for that? What make trigger is it, Sorry for all the questions, but it's something I would really like to try.

  • @andrewcroft2570
    @andrewcroft2570 Рік тому

    Fantastic, and what's even better I know where those aircraft are, I'm surprised you didn't take pictures of the old Russian attack helicopter or the tank. I'm a complete novice I've just ordered the Yongnuo YN560-IV but could you tell me what remote trigger I need for the hot shoe on my camera, which is an EOS 1300D, please?

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому +1

      I think one of these will do the trick "Yongnuo YN560-TX"

    • @andrewcroft2570
      @andrewcroft2570 Рік тому

      @@GaryGough Thanks Gary 👍

  • @stevepurvis8079
    @stevepurvis8079 Рік тому

    Gary great video, can you use more than 1 flash for the same effect ??

  • @ew5915
    @ew5915 Рік тому

    Can this technique be done by a flashlight (torchlight) to light painting the subject.

  • @agordon7369
    @agordon7369 Місяць тому

    Yeah I’m not a photographer so I just use Lightroom because it was a lot cheaper than photoshop and I don’t know if you can merge all the photos like that with Lightroom. Would it be possible to just use some low power alternate light sources or a few flashes at really low power to achieve similar effects

  • @MrMelmount
    @MrMelmount Рік тому

    Hi Gary,
    A bit ashamed to have to admit to having misplaced the videos of the 7 part post processing course. I know I have them safely tucked away somewhere on my computer, but after a fair bit of searching around I have not so far tracked them down. Can I download them again, or is there an easy way to pinpoint just where they are, and to be able to start out again to try to make a better job of printing some stuff. Hoping there is a magic wand, which I can shake at my computer. It would be better than going out tone garage for that big lump hammer. !!
    On second thoughts a bit of practice with the lump hammer might not be such a bad thing.

  • @kevinnichols623
    @kevinnichols623 4 місяці тому

    Hi gary just a quick question, I have a canon 5d mark iii and canon 430ex speedlite will a X1T-C godox wireless trigger work with the speedlite off camera thanks 😊

  • @JosephTMyers
    @JosephTMyers Рік тому +1

    Gary, how did you take the cockpit flash pictures? Was the inside of the cockpit accessible or was the flash placed just outside it and it created the necessary ambiance?

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому

      Just flashed it through the glass.

  • @gidpod
    @gidpod Рік тому

    What flash triggers are you using? Assume as you say that the flash doesn't need a receiver on it?

  • @ATtravel666
    @ATtravel666 Рік тому +1

    The location can be found with a bit of help from Uncle Google, so it should be stressed that you should always seek to to ask permission to visit the area and respect the answer.

    • @tomcrossley8390
      @tomcrossley8390 Рік тому

      The answer will always be no unless escorted. As its trespassing an active site.

  • @pauljohnson2461
    @pauljohnson2461 Рік тому

    Wow - consider mind blown, of to google mpb for a camera flash, would those Migs be anywhere near North Wales

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому

      Cheers Paul, they’re north of England m8, sorry

    • @pauljohnson2461
      @pauljohnson2461 Рік тому

      @Gary Gough not a problem have camera, will travel

  • @sonicmovies6416
    @sonicmovies6416 2 місяці тому +1

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @tomaszrzepa9340
    @tomaszrzepa9340 Рік тому +3

    That plane is Su 20 or 22. Not mig

  • @composedlight6850
    @composedlight6850 Рік тому

    still looks like black magic to me :) I think the flash YN560 are around £100

  • @andreablasko3434
    @andreablasko3434 Рік тому

    What triggers are you using?

  • @wcrofford
    @wcrofford Рік тому

    You didn't tell us what you are holding in your hand to trigger the camera/flash?

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому

      Hi Wayne, amzn.to/3THukzM
      Ensure you buy the right one for your camera make/model. Cheers 👍

  • @ahmedyassensama
    @ahmedyassensama 11 місяців тому

    😍🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @wcrofford
    @wcrofford Рік тому

    and what is the brand for the trigger? thanks

    • @GaryGough
      @GaryGough  Рік тому

      amzn.to/3THukzM
      Ensure you buy the right one for your camera make/model. Cheers 👍

    • @PeterPhotocrafter
      @PeterPhotocrafter Рік тому

      Hi Gary How did you trigger the shutter remotely while walking around the subject?