How to Use The Exposure Diamond to Balance Flash and Ambient Light

How to Use The Exposure Diamond to Balance Flash and Ambient Light | Mark Wallace

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In this episode, Mark Wallace explains how to use the Exposure Diamond to balance ambient light with light from a flash. Mark demonstrates how to combine the standard exposure triangle (ambient light) and the flash exposure triangle (light from a flash) to create the Exposure Diamond. This is a technique that will take you to a new level of photography.
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@gregorybown Ай бұрын

This was the most clear and comprehensive explanation of off camera flash and balancing ambient light I've seen in years. Great job!

@rhenceocampo3253 11 ай бұрын

This is one of those videos that deserve a bookmark

@anujasharma9677 3 ай бұрын

So true. Best explanation

@AudaryaisticPhotography Жыл бұрын

Such a technical matter explained simply by demonstrating the examples. I always enjoy watching and learning from Mark’s videos as they are never boring.

@Mr_D555 7 ай бұрын

I have been watching ambient light and flash videos most of the day and this video is by far the best, All I need now is that $600 light meter. Ha

@candicecorbin4690 Жыл бұрын

Omgosh I finally understand after years of just hiitting buttons dragging strobes out to shoots omggg ty

@thomasklee7517 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve listened to and read many explanations of this over the years and this is the simplest and best I’ve come across. The graphic overlays were perfect for visualizing what the key variables are for flash and ambient. Thanks, Mark!

@TimLaborde 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Mark did an excellent job!!

@anujasharma9677 3 ай бұрын

I have been a follower of Mark's videos for years and the way he simplifies technicalities is amazing. That is how good teachers teach. Mark is simply the best!

@Orgh-jl6xn 7 ай бұрын

I've watched so many flash exposure videos from other big names and all that and was still confused, it seemed so complex but this is great it made me understand a whole bunch it's so simple with Mark's explaination. Now to actually do trial and error. I only have on camera flash at the moment. But it seems much simpler using off camera flash since it's much more controlled (ie the distance you are to subjects are consistent every time) so handheld in like event photography seems a little trickier!

@MikeJamesMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear and easy to understand, Mark. Hope you're doing well and staying safe!

@stanspb763 2 жыл бұрын

I am often questiioned why a flash is on my camera even on sunny outdoor shooting. It is really simple, being able to control ambient exposure of the background independently from the subject. I guess they don't worry about one or the other but portraits and fashion, where other people are involved the photographer can't wait for the optimum ambient light. Between a folding scrim and flash rain, sun or night, I have to deliver. Once someone gets the concept, it is so logical to not have to wait for just the right sun or cloud conditions. You explanation was very good since it used a visual, easily remembered diagram of the relations between those exposure components. A short video on matching color temperatures of would be a good addition to this short Exposure Diamond clip. One of the main goals in using flash is to make a viewer unaware that light was augmented.

@charleyl264 3 жыл бұрын

That's the clearest and least complex demonstration that I've seen on this. Thanks.

@olafrotkohl5898 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! So clear and simple. Thank you, Mark!

@pattymattes7124 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!!! Good to see videos from you.

@marchinderickx8193 3 жыл бұрын

I love this kind of great video. Clear, short and to the point. Thank you so much!

@DavyEnglish Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark for this video. I wasn't aware of an exposure diamond. great help thanks, Davy

@khatunadvali4939 3 жыл бұрын

Love his tutorials.Thank you Mark you are the best!

@genewaddlerandomstuff2122 3 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration on that, Mark. It actually makes more sense now.

@itsreallynotimportantt 3 ай бұрын

you did a great job at conveying a complex concept in a clear easy way.

@neohippyfreetheworld3398 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much been trying to figure this out for ages can't wait to try it 🙂

@caulacau2318 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video Mark. So easy to understand, thank you so much.

@freddensing1224 3 жыл бұрын

Great way of explaining it that way, best one I have seen

@jomaniwan804 Жыл бұрын

Clear, short and concise. Thumbs up

@EdwardKilner 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear and concise. Had not seen examples of this that were so much on point.

@robertmulligan2851 3 жыл бұрын

Or as David Hobby teaches it: "Expose for the ambient and add flash to taste".

@tylercostin3787 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video link? I searched but came up empty. Thanks

@jer3006 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video, Mark. It is helpful and you have made understanding the concept so easy! Thank you!

@wannabeturbo 3 жыл бұрын

Great concise description with great examples of how the two triangles work.

@chopperjamie 3 жыл бұрын

Just brilliant! What an amazing explanation of balancing ambient and flash. Thank you so much for this video!!

@fayed.untitled Жыл бұрын

Best explanation I found and very helpful. Thank you!

@tanweercaa 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Mark, you made it so easy, very nice.

@IanWhiting 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and demonstration, clear and easy to understand, thank you

@jdmorris9165 3 жыл бұрын

I minored in photography at a major US University and in Studio class this was never explained. Unbelievable! TY!!!

@Impostertot 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant demonstration Mr Wallace! Exposure diamond easy to remember. Funny, by coincidence, prior to watching your video I had to view an ad from another photographer who boasted that he "cracked the light code". All you need is to watch Mr Wallace's presentation folks.

@TimLaborde 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT explanation. Well done. I love ALL your inspirational videos.

@ss1320ss 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Mark! This is the best video I've seen for flash verse ambient light!

@chris5706 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly explained. Thank you

@abdulhameedmeer5050 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video that makes the Exposure Diamond so easy to learn. Thanks

@jbliborio 3 жыл бұрын

Simply Fantastic!

@edwardrodriguezphotographe2103 Жыл бұрын

You are the Best Mr Wallace!

@jimcielencki1212 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t thank you enough. This is the answer to my exact question.

@sougatadaschakraborty7203 Жыл бұрын

The best explanation on balancing ambient light and flash.

@photonsonpixels 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever and unique explanation, Mark. Easy to understand! Thank you.

@mdalikazi Жыл бұрын

The animation of the diamond is amazing. Makes it so intuitive.

@collincourtois8587 3 жыл бұрын

Superb demonstration. Thank you.

@sangmoonkim2335 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent ! This is the best explanation I've ever had. Top notch Job !

@krishnansv4321 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for explaining in a simple manner the ambient exposure and flash exposure

@matrixate Жыл бұрын

This was brilliant. The David Bergman video on How to balance ambient light is also a necessary watch. These two videos should be combined into one.

@kavanlake871 3 жыл бұрын

I had forgotten about the exposure diamond. Thanks for the reminder Mark. 👍🏼

@lesliesaure1105 Жыл бұрын

This is the simplest most concise explanation I have ever heard! Thank you!

@bjornskivids 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully explained, and the examples demonstrated your lesson very well. Thank you.

@stephenmatthews5437 11 ай бұрын

As always, clearly spoken and demonstrated. I also applaud that you speak the language of your models.

@morningcoffee2227 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect! No silly jokes and No BS! Just pure knowledge sharing session!

@JothyJohn Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic information . Made so much sense.. Thnak You.

@jethercalope6378 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I love this video. Thanks for sharing Mark

@MexBytes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark now I understand it perfectly. 📸

@callm3pc Жыл бұрын

This is the most useful video I have seen and it's easy to grasp the concept

@ronniefaucher8513 3 жыл бұрын

Love this series clearly explained thanks mark

@craigroethler1495 3 жыл бұрын

Mark is a terrific teacher!

@raylander6329 3 жыл бұрын

This is a GREAT video, great explanation; thank you Mark and Adorama

@T-Slider 3 жыл бұрын

A brilliant demonstration, explanation, with wonderful graphics to make these concepts clear! Thank you Mark! The world’s best photography techniques teacher!

@veromorbes 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear explanation!! Thanks!

@Maz-2393 7 ай бұрын

Mark - that explanation is poetic simplicity of a complex topic. Thank you

@jessestarks3128 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool way to explain how to balance them out! 👍

@claudiaviorica 2 жыл бұрын

this is so easy explained, thank you!

@x1roman 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, clear and very easy video to understand, the best.

@NoDoSwLa 6 ай бұрын

Perfect. Thank you. That was great

@krishnansv4321 3 жыл бұрын

excellent demonstration of controlling ambient light with flash power

@Lysander-Spooner 3 жыл бұрын

Mark is such a great teacher. Go and find his old ones Fro 10 years ago - tons of great stuff.

@bryanbuttigieg4118 3 жыл бұрын

This is the simplest and clearest explanation I have seen so far. The graphics illustrating the exposure diamond are superb!

@raihanalif6835 3 жыл бұрын

Really great tutorial,finally i understand the flash basic rules, thank u

@alexemm 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! This makes absolute sense to me now! I was scared, or put off of exploring with this for years... I can easily incorporate this even with my film cameras now. Thanks so much.

@deanadvento 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best explanation I've seen in my years of understanding photography thanks Mark for this.

@pianoman6639 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark a brilliant explanation and tutorial . 👏

@baybarkphoto8386 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. The mix of flash and ambient has always confused me a bit. So happy I understand it now. 😃

@gerlofdelange4377 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea to call and show is as a diamond. Very understanding. Thanks

@paulbarnwell4030 3 жыл бұрын

As others have said, best video ever on controlling flash and ambient light.

@nelsonfoote7641 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Really cleared things up for me.

@peterhiggins1568 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great help, many thanks!

@clee6746 3 жыл бұрын

Great video ! That's exactly the information I need. You are very good in explaining why you do something in a step by step manner to introduce the concept. It's way better than just telling me how to do it like a lot of other videos on KZfaq. When I have an understanding of the topic, I do not need to memorize it to carry it out. Thanks for making such a nice video.

@allenmoore9848 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation, having a diamond to visualise in my head makes this lesson really easy to remember for all time to come.

@shakkumar 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best and absolutely clear demonstration of the exposure ‘Diamond’! I have seen many videos on this topics and always walked away a bit confused and unclear, until I saw this video. Thanks so much!

@matthewkeisling2776 3 жыл бұрын

Another terrific video, Mark. I teach a type of technical photography, with focus on the effective use of flash. I show and discuss the exposure triangle, and have looked for a way to attach the flash to that triangle. You hit it right on the head.

@niniko582 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the amazing tutorial ❤️

@jiffster25 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, mate. This has been an unbelievable help.

@bradleyhill5088 4 ай бұрын

This was an absolute great video.

@IamWhoYouSayIam 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched Mark since 2012. But this episode is epic. This guy is a genius. It can’t get simpler than this. Thanks for sharing Mark

@TimLaborde 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. This has to be one of Mark's best on Ambient/Flash exposure balancing.

@erh 3 жыл бұрын

I had a clear understanding of how all this works, but the graphics with the exposure triangles and the shutter speed vs flash power to create the diamond, brilliant! Even more clear.

@Changhyun84 3 жыл бұрын

I always found it hard to explain balancing ambient and flash, but this video is SIMPLY AMAZING. I'll have to send this to whoever asks me about it next time!

@stephenwoodburn2970 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, Mark. That was the easiest to follow, thorough walk through of the exposure diamond I have seen. Hope you are well.

@mediafurrate8640 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I've been failing in trying to illustrate this to my daughter - she will get it now. Thanks for posting.

@mediamannaman 3 жыл бұрын

Great instruction. Very clear!

@akmediaproductions 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, wow !! finally you nailed it !!

@nicholask.dsouza815 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! thank you!

@locovidepro 3 жыл бұрын

So sample and easy you make it on this video into how easy is to control our lighting. I have been using off-camera flash for about 3 years and I like the fact that I can get very creative. This video you did was the best of all in explaining how it really works. Thank you. you so much.

@Edwin_Lam 2 жыл бұрын

My comment pertains to all of Mark Wallace’s videos, not just this one: they are great tutorial videos! Mark explains things and techniques in a very detailed and comprehensive way that makes it so much easier to understand. Moreover, his videos encourage me to try things that were out of my comfort zone, just because he explains them in a very simple way. Thanks Mark and your colleagues at Adorama! I’ve been watching you guys’ videos over the years and they’ve helped me become the photographer that I wish to be. 👍

@gordonelwell7084 3 жыл бұрын

Briliant explanation!

@abhinavashishaind 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. One of the most simple ways to learn flash Photography

@jeffnewman8261 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done Mark!

@AlbertArt 3 жыл бұрын

Always informative, Mark. Thanks

@adrianabocanegraphotograph8912 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation!!!! 👍 I hope you are doing well and enjoying Buenos Aires 🇦🇷

@Narsuitus Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very useful video. When I shot film, I only used my flash units at full power because some of the color film I used had problems with reciprocity failure if I decreased the flash intensity by decreasing the flash duration. Therefore, I used the flash to subject distance to decrease the flash intensity.