Expose for Ambient, then Add Flash. (Quick OCF Tutorial)

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video break down the process that I go through when using off camera flash. It will always be this; expose for ambient, then add flash. Might seem simple, but can be difficult when starting out. Hopefully this video clears things up. Enjoy!
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@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know what tutorials you guys want to see so I can make them.😊

@JHJohnson 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see something along the lines of Making the best of your conditions. I had mini sessions the other day, no leaves on the trees and I did my best to work with turning ladies away from the sun and lighting them up, but really struggled with that

@sajidhanif99 3 жыл бұрын

Please Sir skin retouching tutorial.

@YiowMade 3 жыл бұрын

Love what you are trying to do: making it simplified and easy 2 steps process, however, if I could give a suggestion: Would it be possible to have some visual representation of what you said so it’s easier to follow along? ie. Doubling the ISO, so either compensate by closing down f stops or up the shutter speed? Or maybe I just need to watch this one again when I’m more awake 😅

@Keyiputlang1 3 жыл бұрын

@@YiowMade been following you for quiet sometime and its one of the best video but how do you edit the final image please show us some steps my final pictures doesn't come out like yours

@VGarden 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to learn your style of Skin Retouching?

@GregMatoga 2 жыл бұрын

It just occurred to me now: I casually watched several photographic youtubers for few years and most of them started out like this, presenting their photos and giving out genuine tips. Your channel is one of the very rare ones that didn't stop and went full gear reviews only. I very much appreciate that

@BokushingusKendoTV 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I also like to add, you are pretty much the only one that will respond and answer questions. Thank you for that! With your following and schedule, that can't be easy at all.

@bertomorfin3651 3 жыл бұрын

There have been times where I feel stuck when taking a portrait. What has saved me is remembering to expose for the ambient. I've learned a lot from this channel. 👍 📸 💡

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

So happy my channel has helped!😁

@4rroby 3 жыл бұрын

You have help my off camera flash photography so much! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your instructions. Thank you so much!

@nathanialgarymedia 2 жыл бұрын

Explained everything very well, what I was looking to get out of this video was to see shots with no flash vs flash but see your process of subtlety adding in your rim and key lights, so I very much appreciated you adding those into the video!

@markfowler1372 2 жыл бұрын

By far the most helpful video on flash photography I’ve ever seen! I appreciate you so much

@sastrydasigi7010 9 ай бұрын

Very clear and direct explanation. Thanks for a great video!

@RollinWithSteven 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome instructions! Easy examples to follow! Great work as always!

@rosssayer6524 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful for a beginner using OCF, the tutorial was explained very well. Thanks for sharing.

@AnnaMarkiewiczPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve struggled with flash so hard but you have motivated me to get my own Godox and also start using OCF. Thanks for this video and explaining to people like me! 👍

@JSPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Love you stuff- you break down complexities simply and thoroughly 💪Your video production quality is off the charts lately. Powerful

@rvarelagonzaga 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!! This is the best tutorial tha I had heard about combining of out camera flash and ambient light. Thank you

@Madhuri7891 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a lovely tutorial. Thank you for giving us this. Please do more

@usernamemykel 5 ай бұрын

You showed great examples of the process progressing, thank you!

@charliegreen1989 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Francisco, I learnt this last year and it transformed my outdoor shots.

@sagarshedge2313 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this informative video. Very well explained with great examples. Your videos are always great. 👍

@johnellsphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Very straightforward, methodical, and clear. Thanks a lot!

@JHJohnson 3 жыл бұрын

Great video I do these steps at every session and as silly as it sounds I didn’t understand it when I heard EXPOSE FOR THE BACKGROUND. BUT ITS SO HELPFUL AND has helped my photography so much

@andreak4280 Жыл бұрын

wonderfully articulated!! 💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼 thanks so much 🙏🏼😀

@smartassjust4u 3 жыл бұрын

thank you sir for always sharing your knowledge and talent with us..keep inspiring!

@runmynetwork4946 11 ай бұрын

One of the best videos on OCF!

@martinmac6563 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been with for a couple of years now. This is one of your best yet

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

This comment made my day. Thanks!😁

@MAGEtvPTB 3 жыл бұрын

...much respect from Nashville, TN! This is very helpful and timely! I am trying to work with my triple flash mount and hopefully I will get some decent results!

@willsimpsonphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Lighting is such a "complex" subject but it comes down to simply, need more light, add more light, need less light, add less light! It was great seeing your set up as well!

@intillanes 2 жыл бұрын

You are the man! Very humble and lot of knowledge. Congrats!

@davidcoleman2868 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Just the straight forward video I was looking for 👍🏻

@DavidRuizVisuals 3 жыл бұрын

Very in depth tutorial! Keep up the amazing work, Fran!! 💪

@kathynassa9974 Жыл бұрын

This a fabulous explanation of OCF!! Ty

@BikingBarista76 28 күн бұрын

I will definitely follow your channel.. One of the best tutorials.

@MArk-yn4sp 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. I'm tempted to try your 2 step approach on my light tent (for product photos where white background invariably is a shade of grey).

@JenniferLampinPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I'm getting my ocf today. This helped me so much.

@miltphoto3336 2 жыл бұрын

This was explained very well !! Thank you !!

@Hrishi1970 3 жыл бұрын

Clear and illustrative video! Thanks a lot!

@tonygatos1 3 жыл бұрын

Your tutorials are always awesome!

@nothanimabhena9151 2 жыл бұрын

Thank yo so much you clearly taught me on how to control ambient light

@83tino 3 жыл бұрын

You're the best explaining step by step 👏👍👌

@silva111112 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Job Francisco, Thank you for Everything you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jesuse.martinez76 3 жыл бұрын

This will sure help me take better pictures. Thank you!

@garys639 3 жыл бұрын

9.15 mins well spent,thankyou Sir.

@wesleymesquita196 3 жыл бұрын

It will really helps me to be a greater photographer when using flash!! Thanks!!

@nb7524 3 жыл бұрын

Great, this was very helpful and easy to understand, thank you!

@zspopediting7870 3 жыл бұрын

DEFINITELY THEE BEST explanation of shooting Ambient light!!! Thank you so much. I'm ordering my Godox AD200 soon and I can't wait to actually shoot Ambient 😂

@vinodp195 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, great explanation. Thanks a lot!!

@rodstanback6845 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks so much for the simplicity.

@TheLisaanntorres 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great explanation of exposing for ambient light thank you!!

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching 😁

@kimberlyb7 3 жыл бұрын

I struggle with this, Thank you for easily explaining your process, I love how your photos come out and hope to be as good as you one day soon!!!

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!😁

@omarcali1170 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Youre very helpful for beginners.

@andrewperez9281 5 ай бұрын

Hey great tutorial. I just bought two TT600, a few umbrelas and a softboxand. Someone asked for a photo section, but I didn't take into account ambient light first and then flash power as I'm new to all this... This helps a lot. Thank you!!!

@kathynassa9974 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanation on how to light!!! Ty

@jimmypalsson960 3 жыл бұрын

I have followed you for a long long time. You are amazing man. Keep up the good work 👌🏻☀️😃

@brightphoto 3 жыл бұрын

I watch your videos from Russia and I am very grateful. Take more of these lessons, they are very useful

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!😊

@olivefrancis7080 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you so much. I love how we taken through each step

@fjhphoto 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Might make another video like this.😊

@donovanj8840 3 жыл бұрын

you explained this perfectly... great work

@skiiizo Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this very interesting video. Bravo !

@WickedRoadMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent content. Thank you!

@horacen4358 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a good teacher. Great video!

@quicktechsupport3274 3 жыл бұрын

I hit the like button just by reading title of this video. This is one of the best tip to improve photography.😇

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@killerxz93 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thanks so much!!

@vitopadilla6588 3 жыл бұрын

the visuals did help thank you!!

@AmanAgrawalFilms Жыл бұрын

Dude you're damn good! Cleared so many doubts any beginner photographer might have.. Thanks!!

@AE5X 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, a lot of info presented clearly.

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😁

@GauriSharmaNEET 3 жыл бұрын

my 860ii, 8080 softbox, x1 trigger arrives in a few days. excited already. it will be my 1st ocf. love your videos. My main aim as of now is to be able to create shots like yours!

@vimalneha 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Perfectly explained...

@isaiquintero2534 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias, muy buena explicación!!

@sauravpradhan7881 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for The best guide i needed :)

@_HMCB_ 3 жыл бұрын

Great great tips. First time here. I’m subscribing.

@Identitymediatv 3 жыл бұрын

Mann! You DESERVE 100k+ subscribers, you content is Gold Standard. You’re getting there..keep em coming 👏👏👏

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Trying to get there.

@AlbertAguilera22 3 жыл бұрын

Great Tutorials! In the second example, would have liked to see the final edit to see how you cropped the main light out of the picture and what the final pose of the model was. 👍🏾

@barrekelley9268 3 жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks

@anlienq 3 жыл бұрын

Will practice this gold knowledge to put it in practice in my next wedding.

@satishcentury8687 Жыл бұрын

Recently started watching your videos all are very nice and clear explanations especially Building The Shot videos, learning lot from your videos keep sharing your knowledge it help many people make many videos untouched part of photography , again thank you for sharing your knowledge keep it up🤜🤛

@fjhphoto Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you so much for watching.😊

@_mannyponce 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing vid. Thank you 🙏

@ROBERTORODRIGUEZ-qv9nj 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks!

@mpauole2175 3 жыл бұрын

....all I know today is mainly from your tutorials. Thanks sooo much.

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching!😊

@CrQualityPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial ! 👏🏼👏🏼

@dagacola8246 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful ... thanks !

@radharathore8669 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing i am new to ocf photography 🥺🥰these are valuable booms🔥🔥🌄

@EdwargGz 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best my friend 👌🏼

@jaytcapinpin 3 жыл бұрын

You are a light master!

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!😊

@ElishaKaputula-dv1kv 2 ай бұрын

I love your channel much respect

@vikaskhogre5740 3 жыл бұрын

You are a good teacher 📸🙌🙌

@me43935 3 жыл бұрын

very well explained...

@marcusmccurtis2660 3 ай бұрын

Love it bro!

@halemlucernas7089 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful..thanks sir..

@ScoTreVan 2 жыл бұрын

A very precise tutorial, with excellent examples and explanations,, thanks so much, great work. Would love to see how you work in post?

@BARSSTUDIO 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video with revealing behind the scene

@arvinoutlaw1189 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I did the same thing just yesterday.

@valetdecour 3 жыл бұрын

well explain sir!

@ReviewBru 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip thank you sir

@crazyrider7550 Жыл бұрын

Wow really good explanation lots of love from india❤

@marclabro Жыл бұрын

super tuto. I would be interested by some explanations on how to use the flash menu in a a7m4 with a godox V1S, on camera and off camera (with xpro).

@BoostLeekdMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Excellent video man. Watching this a 2nd time because this video was filled with awesome tips and tricks man! I think my next flash is going to be that AD300 pro now. haha. The 2 light setup looks incredible!

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad this video was helpful.😊

@JR-rb3zd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks dude 👍

@maxrogers9639 3 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining a difficult to understand process.

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Tried my best to break it down.

@urbankixxfilming3451 3 жыл бұрын

You still the man lol good job.

@coleshill_production 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going on a shoot today with my new strobe flash. I will use this technique today and report back with my results!

@lidiasanchez7044 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@15acontent Жыл бұрын

Great video. The only thing I’d like to see included are the edited photos after you’ve explained the settings. Keep up the great work.

@linetteperez8237 3 жыл бұрын

Watched a few of your videos right now, I love them.! Can we get a vlog / on the scene video?

@shadowyzman7078 3 жыл бұрын

Love the simplicity of the tutorial. When you're new to OCF, the last thing you want to hear is "use your light meter". This is a much simpler and more dramatic way of getting amazing shots

@fjhphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I never used a light meter but one thing a photographer I admire said before was this, "never let a technical device make a creative decision". I like this quote because it's so true. A device like a light meter won't tell me how I feel the photo should be exposed. That depends on me.

@shadowyzman7078 3 жыл бұрын

@@fjhphoto exactly. Which is why I feel TTL modes are useless for taking creative portraits. Why should the camera decide what the image should look like? Wonderful quote BTW!

@AlexisABermudez 3 жыл бұрын

IMO you can still make creative decisions if your using a light meter, you just need to learn how to use it in your favor. Say you want to use a target aperture of f/1.4 to get that creamy background, you expose for the ambient using that target aperture, shutter speed and ISO just as Fernando did. You then input that same shutter speed and ISO settings into the light meter and expose for the model/flash by adding or removing power to the flash until you get to that target aperture of f/1.4. That takes out the guessing work initially, you can always add or remove power to the flash as Fernando did if you feel it. As an added benefit you will know what the ratio of flash to the total amount of ambient light is, this can provide consistency between shots for the session even if you change your exposure settings or the ambient light changes, and outdoors it always will!

@Dimar.Siregar 2 жыл бұрын

I hate light meter. XD

@thehumanityoflife6460 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexisABermudez So, you adjust your rim light power based on what reading you have on your ambient light, using a hand-held meter that reads flash in incident mode? Then you do the same for the main light? I usually do flash readings on my hand-held light meter for the total read-out when all the flashes fire at the same time.