@rochellew.40 Жыл бұрын
2:1 or 4:1. I like a little bit of shadow in there. Thanks Sal, that was easy to follow!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
ty so much! makes me happy to hear. this was a fun video for us to see the progression side by side.
@jerrym8140 Жыл бұрын
This one for me too, but in the end it depends on the purpose or the client
@ishwarishwaryadav1612 Жыл бұрын
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@ArbaazNiazi Жыл бұрын
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@mainulhoque9056 Жыл бұрын
@sandyhelfrich6680 Жыл бұрын
I came into it thinking I was going to prefer the 1:1 or 2:1; however, after seeing the side-by-side comparison, I definitely prefer the 8:1, with the 4:1 close behind! Thank you for breaking it down!!!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
awesome!! its crazy once you see it side by side.
@MediaBunk 11 ай бұрын
I would go with either the 4-1 or the 8-1, leaning towards the 8-1. This model is gorgeous with flawless skin so I think revealing more details brought in by the slightly enhanced shadows adds drama and boldness.
@consoautowahen3485 Жыл бұрын
This is so educative for everyone taking professional photographs
@consoautowahen3485 Жыл бұрын
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@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
ty so much!
@photoapeal Жыл бұрын
8:1 I liked the best because it started matching the skin tones with the gold highlights on the background which pulls it together.
@zsaneephotography Жыл бұрын
DIMENSIONAL!!!! You have to know the rules before you can break them. 💪🏽❤️
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Amen to that
@davidherrington5735 7 ай бұрын
I loved the 8-1 ratio. It shows more contouring on the face, the rest is done with make-up and Post work.
@SamuelFigueroa-photography 11 ай бұрын
4:1 and 8:1 look great to me. Something I would probably not have said about 5 years ago. I'm appreciating shadows more as I progress.
@pattyhamilton322 Жыл бұрын
8:1 and 4:1 as a close second. Shadows definitely add to the photo. Thanks for your videos. Love watching and learning.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@joeyrobertson4926 Жыл бұрын
Definitely the 8:1 for me.
@jennifergunderson8753 Жыл бұрын
Love the 4:1..great video as always Sal!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@MikeDMedia816 11 ай бұрын
As a beginner photographer, this was a great video!! Thank you! I got slot of understanding from this video
@barkyvonschnauzer2188 9 ай бұрын
Definitely the 8:1 ratio. I love shadows
@112206maximus Жыл бұрын
8:1 then 4:1 Sal, I love the depth seeing more defined shape of the model with the uneven light power. Always learning from your videos. Thanks
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@debemersonteacher-healer-c1053 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sal for all of your great instructional videos! They are just the right length and you do such a good job explaining as you go. This was a great demonstration of the different light ratios.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Garbid Жыл бұрын
Thank you. As always straight to info and very informative. After watching your videos I started to understand intuitively that main difference is between exposure of lights. Even if one light and sun. I just came up that mostly a dramatic one should have at least two stop difference between the shadow and main light. Now I see. Thanks a lot!)
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
ty so much!!! and glad it helped for sure.
@oscarmolina8178 Жыл бұрын
It would depend on the subject. Personally, I prefer 4:1 and 8:1. Thank you Sal for your great videos.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for voting and i 100% agree.
@billreich5346 Жыл бұрын
BillR Thank you. This was very enlightening (no pun intended). A simple way to get a real difference and very "professional" result. You really explained it well. I would have liked you to mention the placement and relative height of the lights. I am thinking the same could be applied to a portrait using sunlight and one fill light. Great presentation. Thank you
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! and you are correct... w sunlight, etc.
@terrykwi Жыл бұрын
Love your videos, straight to the point! Thanks Sal!!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
appreciate that!
@charleschessler4808 Жыл бұрын
Great, as always. I do love 1:1 for headshots, which are my main jam. But, I love adding those shadows, too. It's the 8:1 for me here.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
agreed. when i shoot head shots for realtors, etc - that 1:1 is the way to go!
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@SDA0271 Жыл бұрын
Sal killing it as always with a straight forward explanation. Great to see you using the Westcott gear. Loving all my FJ series lighting. It's some of the very best value on the market. Big props to your model and the amazing makeup and hair. You put a model like that in front of the camera, it's kinda hard to screw up and not get a great photo. Thank you for the video Sal! I like the 8:1 ratio BTW.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
lol thank you so much!!
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@clarkconway8796 Жыл бұрын
Great comparison Sal! 8:1 is the way to go in my opinion. Please keep doing what you are doing.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
appreciate you!! ty.
@leejp7886 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, simply and straightforward.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Frank19747 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sal for the tips. I liked the 8:1 photo the best.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@josecarlossobrinhoensaiosr904 Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Sal, really cool this prece lights that takes the subject out of the background I personally went up to 4:1, and when done outdoors there it really looks amazing, I'm a fan of your work and thanks for sharing, hugs from Brazil .
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
ty so much!! i cant wait to come back to brazil. hopefully we can spread the word down there - thats why im translating my videos to Portuguese.
@GiovanniLogrono Жыл бұрын
8:1 for sure. It's definitely how I shoot and I didn't even realize it!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
haha... means youre doing it right!!
@000CloudStrife Жыл бұрын
Lighting is easy. What is disappointing is misleading people when it comes to retouching and editing. So many teach bad unprofessional techniques. Good video.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
ty ty! i agree. retouching is its own animal. we will do some videos on that in the future for sure
@000CloudStrife Жыл бұрын
@@SalCincotta1 It’s tough. But it’s not that some techniques shouldn’t be used but that for things like pricing tiers, time ,budget we have to be honest with people. Time and place just be honest. For one fs is overused. Dodge and burn can be overdone. Color Presets does not equal high end or luxury unless it’s complimentary or mono color. I look back to the film days and see that many were learning the dark room as well as shooting. While editing and retouching are different beasts only the best will master both or team up with someone to bring the best to clients without misleading as high quality editing/retouching.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
@@000CloudStrife 100% agree with you. i always say season to taste... but nothing can help you if you have bad taste... :)
@happymystic9800 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this instructive video. Great contents and explanation.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@Abellephoto Жыл бұрын
8:1 . It is interesting to see the impact of the lighting on the shape of her nose. More flattering as we move to the larger ratio. I still use 1:1 often as this isn't as flattering on a face with many pronounced wrinkles. Thank you for the opportunity to see the effect side by side.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
agreed for sure!
@gvasquez330 Жыл бұрын
8 - 1 works nicely by adding shape and depth. BTW received my 2 backdrops from your previous tutorial have to plan a shoot to use them. Thanks!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
hell yes!!
@WhiteKnulp Жыл бұрын
I like both the 2:1 and the 4:1 as the lighting I'd select during a (portrait) shoot would depend on the mood I'd like to convey to the viewer.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
you are exactly right.
@insightful-KVK 11 ай бұрын
8:1 is amazing...
@MartinV. 6 ай бұрын
Great Video!
@christianschneider1706 8 ай бұрын
Thanx. Great video. In another video he measured the f-stops with the light meter to get the 2:1, 4:1 etc. So if it was F8 on one side it was F4 on the other for the 4:1. Is that correct? Cause you talk about stops with the lights here and I’m confused? 😂
@kennypringle4580 Ай бұрын
I like my fill light one stop lower and further away than my main key.
@jayscampole8240 Жыл бұрын
Great video Sal. Cud u make a video showing the light setup exactly: Size, feathering, height etc. Many thanks
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Sure thing!
@eugenroman3239 11 ай бұрын
Hi! In the case you having the 3rd light, what was the ratio ? Thank you!
@leroytademy Жыл бұрын
This was solid great explanation!!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MundtStefan Жыл бұрын
Could it be that we only see a slight difference, because your lights are almost on axis?
@larryb0315 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and all your experience! I just found your channel and immediately subscribed. I was having a hard time understanding lighting ratios and this video really made the light bulb go on. I will be getting a Sekonic L-478U meter soon, so I am looking forward to putting everything I learned in play! How do you like that meter? All the best, Sal.
@SalCincotta1 7 ай бұрын
Ty so much and yes I love the sekonic light mater.
@larryb0315 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe, I am going to buy it then!@@SalCincotta1
@MiguelQuilesJr Жыл бұрын
f/11!! My man!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
LMAO. I know you love that!!
@nevinmoore4650 Жыл бұрын
I mean, not everyone can do f/13, right?? 😂
@tressashaw8157 Жыл бұрын
Hard choice because I love and use all depending upon the type of session...but, if I had to choose one in general, I'd probably go with 4:1 or 8:1
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. They all have a place.
@randyficken1892 Жыл бұрын
Good information
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@nevinmoore4650 Жыл бұрын
What's the name/source of the background? That is absolutely stunning.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
check out this video - it also has discount codes - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m8efm65quLHbf3k.html
@leeannwood4723 Жыл бұрын
I wish you would do lighting groups.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
what do you mean? like a video on using groups?
@michaeljacobs8449 Ай бұрын
Thank you, I have liked and subscribed now. Question, how would you light and meter read a whole body shot? When I tried it the meter reading is about 1 stop difference between the top and the bottom.
@SalCincotta1 Ай бұрын
great question. so... think about something... your eye will always go to the brightest part of the image. in most cases, you want that to be the face. so - a 1 stop difference makes sense to me. however, if you wanted more even light... then you would have to either flatten that light - meaning not top down from up high vs at mid body level firing direct into the subject. but this would create a very flat looking light - which im not sure is what you would want. or you would just add an additional light source at a lower power level to FILL the shadows you are measuring. make sense?
@michaeljacobs8449 Ай бұрын
@@SalCincotta1 thank you so much. I was thinking of the latter to add a lower powered light source or a reflector, maybe. From your number 1 fan 😁.
@r.f.thompson4955 Жыл бұрын
For my clients who are in their fifties to seventies, they almost always prefer the 1:1 or 2:1. Not that I labeled the portraits, but that is what they choose/buy.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
i agree with you 100%. lessens wrinkles or the appearance.
@aldrindetablan4358 Жыл бұрын
Im more of a 2:1 shooter but that 4:1 is beautiful!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
ty ty. def gets you thinking...
@andrewhamshare4168 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos Sal, thank you. I'd like to ask where do you point your light meter when taking a reading. Is it towards the light source (strobe) or the camera lens? And why? I'm always reading different opinions on this. Thanks.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
great question and one sure to get many people talking. for me - i point it at the light - i want to know the light thats hitting the subject. now to that point... the light hitting them isnt necesarrily the light reflecting back to the camera - skin color, reflective surfaces, makeup etc all have an impact. so for me - i take that meter reading and use it as a starting point... i find that i will typically have to adjust a 1/4 stop one way or another to get truly dialed in. HTH
@andrewhamshare4168 Жыл бұрын
@@SalCincotta1 That's great, thanks for your answer Sal.
@ashlihankerson9776 2 ай бұрын
Loved 8:1 - question, if I have 3 groups, a main key, a fill and 2 rim (same power) in an 8:1, are the fill and rim lights at 3 stops below or is it more gradual? I.e, fill 3 stops below, rim 4 stops below?
@SalCincotta1 2 ай бұрын
great question... i think for me it depends on the look and feel you are going for. so if you wanted something more contrasty. you would have them at all at the same power vs the key light. but ultimately its about your preferences... dont get stuck in the math of it all. understand the rules and then break them! :)
@ashlihankerson9776 2 ай бұрын
@@SalCincotta1 thank you! Not getting stuck in the math at all just wondering how it all works but you’re right - I’ll experiment!
@SalCincotta1 2 ай бұрын
@@ashlihankerson9776 understood. i wasnt trying to imply you were - i was merely highlighting not too because a lot of artists get stuck in EXACTNESS (including myself at times) and personally ive found better results just f'n around if you know what i mean. :) - go get em!!
@ashlihankerson9776 2 ай бұрын
@@SalCincotta1I’m on it my friend! Blessings to you ❤
@Garbid 11 ай бұрын
What is light ratio when you shoot outdoor with Speedlight or other single flash? a standard ratio like 1:2 or just exposure for the sky mostly?
@SalCincotta1 11 ай бұрын
its impossible to answer - because you would have to know the power of the ambient light. is it sunny out? is youre subject in the light, or in the shadows? etc etc. this is why i measure the light w a meter. hth.
@lisalevi5930 10 ай бұрын
I liked the 2:1
@vperalta 8 ай бұрын
Just to my eye the 4:1. It seems to add depth and makes a two dimensional picture look three dimensional.
@eotceotc 5 ай бұрын
I usually hear the key light diffuser is supposed to be smaller and the fill light diffuser should be larger. What is the benefit of this setup versus the set up in this video?
@SalCincotta1 5 ай бұрын
ive never heard that... so i cant answer. to me it sctually makes no sense... so maybe i dont have context... but why would i want my fill - which is just that... FILL... to be larger? so maybe there is some creative reason, but as a SOP i cant say i would implement that.
@eotceotc 5 ай бұрын
@@SalCincotta1 They said for vignetting purposes, lighting the center and slowly fading away
@SalCincotta1 5 ай бұрын
@@eotceotchmm.... i guess... but there are many other ways to create vignettes... but like i said... has to be more of a creative reason and thats it for that photographer. personally i wouldnt shoot it that way, but thats why we are all photographers... multiple ways to accomplish the same task! :)
@eotceotc 5 ай бұрын
@@SalCincotta1 That makes sense, and did you use a silver or white interior diffuser or half/half (1 silver and 1 white)?
@SalCincotta1 5 ай бұрын
@@eotceotcshit.... the short answer is i dont remember... this was a while ago. i think most of what i have is silver.
@sandyburch7820 Жыл бұрын
8:1 !!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
100% agree. my fav too.
@kenmiller9517 Жыл бұрын
I like 8:1. I like more depth, more natural look.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
agreed.
@kennypringle4580 Жыл бұрын
2 to 1👍
@GB-AK Жыл бұрын
I like the 4:1. I would have liked to have seen one shot with no fill.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
tough to show lighting ratios... with no second light. :) kinda the point.
@djcrash77 Жыл бұрын
4:1 or 8:1 for me!
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
agreed!
@matthiasevert8484 8 ай бұрын
👍🏼
@user-co6ng4mr4y Жыл бұрын
It’s funny I was just talking about this on another photographer photo and was saying she should’ve added shadows it’s nice but it looks so artificial I’m going to say 4/1 is the best
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
it makes a difference.
@WilliamMbiena Жыл бұрын
8:1 providing more depth/relief
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
yep. its what we should all try to get to! almost impossible without a light meter.
@maryholt5367 Жыл бұрын
8:1 ❤
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
my fav too!
@maryholt5367 Жыл бұрын
@@SalCincotta1 Will you be doing the video on the light meter soon?
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
@@maryholt5367 i know! i need to add that to my list for sure.
@kevinwarren6681 Жыл бұрын
My thoughts and like ate 8- 1
@VagabondKing100 Жыл бұрын
4:1 in this instance.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
ty ty. i was between that and the 8:1 for sure.
@johnbergsing3374 Жыл бұрын
8:1 for sure…
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
my fav as well!
@cesardelosreyes508 Жыл бұрын
8:1 for me
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
agreed. its a fav for sure.
@anverabrahams Жыл бұрын
8:1
@fountainvalley100 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the 8:1. I think it gives her a nice well defined jawline.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
agreed!
@robhamilton8993 11 ай бұрын
Seems complicated. But then again I don’t do portrait photography.
@SalCincotta1 11 ай бұрын
Making toast might seem complicated to someone who doesn’t cook. So…
@Procharged32 Жыл бұрын
Not complicated but way way to quick.
@SalCincotta1 Жыл бұрын
appreciate the feedback... most viewers wont watch this long... :) so gotta find the balance in too long and drawn out and too quick and to the point.
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