Which Softbox Works For You? | 8 Lighting Modifiers Explained

Which Softbox Works For You? | 8 Lighting Modifiers Explained | FIELD TEST

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Hey everyone! In this video, we'll show a comparison of 8 types of softbox lighting modifiers for flash photography available in the industry today. Read more below or watch above! #softboxmodifiers #hypop #flashphotography
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Start
0:26 Introduction
0:39 Rectangle Softbox Lighting Modifier (Godox 80x120cm Rectangle Softbox)
1:27 Diffuser Sheet (360x150cm Diffuser Sheet)
2:17 Octagon Softbox (Godox 120cm Octabox Softbox)
3:10 Parabolic Softbox (Spectrum Pro 120cm Parabolic Softbox)
4:02 Lantern Softbox (Spectrum Pro 80cm Lantern Softbox)
4:49 Softball Diffuser (Jinbei 50cm Softball Diffuser)
5:32 Beauty Dish (Hypop 80cm Beauty Dish Softbox)
6:19 Diffuser Umbrella (Godox 43" Umbrella Diffuser)
7:08 Softbox Results Comparison
RECTANGLE SOFTBOX
Rectangle softboxes are one of the most common softbox shapes there is the market. Because of is shape, it offers a square-ish catchlight in the subject's eyes and also has a clearer edge with the light drop-off compared to round softboxes or octagon softboxes. They are ideal for lighting head to toe. Perfect for shooting models or for fashion eCommerce photography if you're shooting mannequins and the like.
DIFFUSER SHEETS
Diffuser sheets (or scrims) are not really softboxes but they are an affordable lighting modifier for natural light or strobes.You can easily mount it on a c-stand backdrop stand. It helps mimic natural daylight because it offers a wider spread of light in a wider area. Perfect to use in fashion or portrait photography because it offers a less obvious light dropoff and also reduces shadows.
OCTABOX SOFTBOX
This particular lighting modifier is round in shape so this means it offers a round catchlight in your subject eyes. It's usually collapsible, which means it's easy to set up and pack down. Perfect for portrait and fashion photography.
PARABOLIC SOFTBOX
Parabolic umbrella softboxes are one of the simplest light modifiers both to set up and use. Since it is round in shape, it offers a round catch light in your subject's eyes. Perfect to use for flash and continuous lights, so for photos and videos. This softbox is deeper in shape so it offers a more subtle light drop-off than rectangle softboxes. Popular for product photography, fashion, flat lays, portraits, and food shoots.
LANTERN SOFTBOXES
This unique lantern lighting softbox modifier is not as directional as other standard softboxes and offers a wider spread of light in a 180º plane. It's collapsible so it's easy to set up and pack away. It also gives a round catchlight on your subject's eyes.
SOFTBALL DIFFUSER
Softball diffusers are quite a unique lighting softbox modifier because it's circular in shape, and made out of a hard plastic. It offers a round catchlight on your subject's eyes. Light dispersion is almost 360º. Commonly used for baby and children photography. It has a less obvious light drop-off so it's perfect for lighting up an entire scene.
BEAUTY DISH SOFTBOX
This collapsible beauty dish softbox is round in shape, which means it offers a round catchlight on your subject's eyes. Compared to the Octagon softbox , this folding beauty dish is more shallow in depth. This means it's more harsher and direct, resulting in stronger highlights and shadows. Perfect for dramatic portraits.
DIFFUSER UMBRELLA
Diffuser umbrellas are one of the cheapest lighting modifiers in the market. Since they're round in shape, it offers a round catchlight in your subject's eyes. Due to it being an open lighting modifier, that means there's going to be a lot more light spillage and is less directional not like a softbox. Perfect for travelling as it's quite compact.
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@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Tried something different! Let us know if you want to see more field test in our future videos! TIMESTAMPS: 0:26 Introduction 0:39 Rectangle Softbox Lighting Modifier (Godox 80x120cm Rectangle Softbox) 1:27 Diffuser Sheet (360x150cm Diffuser Sheet) 2:17 Octagon Softbox (Godox 120cm Octabox Softbox) 3:10 Parabolic Softbox (Spectrum Pro 120cm Parabolic Softbox) 4:02 Lantern Softbox (Spectrum Pro 80cm Lantern Softbox) 4:49 Softball Diffuser (Jinbei 50cm Softball Diffuser) 5:32 Beauty Dish (Hypop 80cm Beauty Dish Softbox) 6:19 Diffuser Umbrella (Godox 43" Umbrella Diffuser) 7:08 Softbox Results Comparison

@prewishjay5581 3 жыл бұрын

the first and second lighting modifiers arent they better to light the background than the 120cm octa?

@ivanguerra1260 3 жыл бұрын

The diffuser Sheet the best ! and you can buy it in some whereelse by a dollar or adapt it to an old umbrella....

@jbandphotos 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, That would be great!

@QuoteMinute 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best comparison between different diffusion systems I've ever seen!

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we appreciate the comment!

@mopunchstudio9289 3 жыл бұрын

The fact they tried to keep everything the same while comparing is excellent.

@ekoconnect2382 3 жыл бұрын

The diffuser sheet seemed to have the most pleasing result followed by the omni directional lantern and ball. The cheap 43" umbrella also had a nice look. Thanks for the review.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree! If you're after nice even lighting for the entire shot then the diffuser sheet and 43" umbrella will get the job the done. This is also dependent on the output of your flash so look at flashes 400W and above when pairing with these types of modifiers.

@antidoteify 3 жыл бұрын

Agree no shadows, no wrinkles

@icreatecontent67 3 жыл бұрын

@@hypop Hello, why is it that the 400W or higher is preferred here ? Am I Missing something ?

@dellacalfee 3 жыл бұрын

@@icreatecontent67 because so much light is lost spilling in other directions you need a stronger flash. While the other types of softboxes capture and direct more light toward the subject

@jaylesto_thephotographer Жыл бұрын

I was thinking how the cheapest option still has a great outcome

@tonyhaggerty9433 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best example of softbox comparison I've ever seen! It is exactly what I was searching for! And no bad Jokes or raising your voice! Thank you thank you, thank you!

@bekanenzar 2 жыл бұрын

Funny how I watched this exact video almost 2 years ago when I was about to get my very first softbox... now I'm back again trying to decide if I should get the rectangular or circular softbox for product photography. Safe to say its a banger video 💯

@Jason-rs1wr 2 жыл бұрын

It's always safe to use a rectangular or square modifier for product photoshoots. We shoot mostly flat lays on our baby/kids clothing products for our e-commerce shop. I previously used a 2x4' softbox. However, I find it to be bulky and limited in terms of size especially when I'm shooting teens' clothing. One of my favorites is a diffusion fabric hung across two C-Stands over the product. This is very versatile since you could just easily bring the C-Stands closer together or further away if you want a larger modifier! But because of the weight of the diffusion fabric, it always gets pulled towards the products. It doesn't really affect the lighting but I don't like things getting in the way. So recently I improvised a 4'x4' frame using a stainless rod and elbow pipe fittings. This is a really good modifier since this is really huge but not bulky as the softbox. Using only one C-Stand we could put this frame with a diffuser over the products for flat lays shoots or we could position it just like any other modifiers.

@MrSyngamer 3 жыл бұрын

Now its even harder to choose... BECAUSE IT ALL LOOKS SO GOOD HAHA. Great job displaying and explaining the differences!

@silvere36 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, on first view through, I had a hard time really seeing the differences. I think the change in pose and clothing made the comparison difficult. Really cool to see all the different options though.

@nick8418 2 жыл бұрын

It‘s because the model is placed to close to the background…

@user-do8hb5jb5x 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. The model should have been keeping the same pose with different modifiers!

@jasonbodden8816 Жыл бұрын

The differences were very apparent to me *shrugs*

@jaylesto_thephotographer Жыл бұрын

I would have to agree about the outfit change because of the way the light reflects on the fabric

@sharonraboy3358 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, for a real comparison it should have been same clothes and composition... It's really hard to see much difference between them

@alistairnitz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob. This an impressive video again. I like the field tests as a way to test lighting products.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alistair, glad you enjoyed the video!

@pruett89 3 жыл бұрын

The quality of this video is so high. Glad I found your video.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support!

@nitinh2499 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I like the way you’ve brought out the differences between the different modifiers. First time seeing those lantern modifiers... you learn something new every day. 🙂👍🏼

@bearer0975 7 ай бұрын

Good job. Its nice to see that your video actually is well lit, well composed, and in-focus. It's crazy how so many photo channels are overlooking this!

@chvgsmandre 3 жыл бұрын

This video has the info I've been looking for, spent over 3days looking for this kind of video and it's funny how I kept ignoring it everytime it pops up. So glad I watched it.... Love the colour palette for the shoot

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it!

@trying2adult 3 жыл бұрын

This is the only video I needed to watch. Thank you!

@mikaelholz 3 жыл бұрын

straightforward and informative, thanks for this video!

@boahandarrowsproductions4326 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting your time into this.

@Si0bart 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear catchlight, and what each is for, simply put. Great video,

@bala1000mina Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rob for the awesome tutorial about those modifiers! God bless you and your colleagues!

@hypop Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words!

@Phirangipani 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome facts and incredibly explained! Would love to see your future videos.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad it was helpful!

@constantgauthier-aleveque6812 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video I was waiting for so long! Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! :D

@mattorrz759 3 жыл бұрын

Finally found a good Aussie photography based channel. This was so helpful as I am just starting portrait photography. 👌

@steveparkins6854 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic...real world comparison --very grateful!!

@Htoon2008 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most honest reviews I've ever seen. I really liked it and it serves as a guide. The light from the ball is really very beautiful, but the one from the diffuser sheet enchanted me more than all. Grateful for your video.

@hypop Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@fangbifxx 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best short and clear explain the different between these.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

@edmeldrum3342 Жыл бұрын

Thank you For a simple yet direct description with type of use Photography . Thank you

@stevesteeeve 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Thanks for such compact yet complex overview!

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@anayost2371 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most informative videos on the subject, thank you !

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

We're glad you like it!

@gmrtrinidad 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with the Diffuser Sheet!😍😍😍

@dansedran Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, straight to the point and easy to see the comparison. Great video!

@nicolasrouxditbuisson2369 2 жыл бұрын

Clever, professional, usefull. Thank you for the time spended on it. You help me to choose my next tool.

@hypop 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@samanthabalderas3858 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a video that is straight to the point and informative!

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it!

@oscarsoto3176 3 жыл бұрын

This has been the best educational and to the point video, just what I was looking for👍💯

@just.do.something 2 жыл бұрын

Favorite was just the diffuser sheet. Thanks for this great video.

@Homebanner666 6 ай бұрын

now that exactly the video i was looking for. Thank you very much

@gezziek5340 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Well explained with illustrations and fotos 💪

@gusmacotela536 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks so much for sharing!

@shoestringquartet 3 жыл бұрын

what a fantastic comparison . so very helpful.Thanks

@derekadams7888 3 жыл бұрын

THIS.. THIS is what I come to KZfaq for. Thank You Greatly #Subscribed. Time to binge watch all your videos *grabs notebook*

@iRobin510 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was freaking perfect

@MrMolotov69 3 жыл бұрын

I personally thought the diffuser sheet looked the most natural and felt less ‘sourcey’ in comparison to the different softboxes and umbrellas. The Jinbei ball looked pretty good too but is obviously the less portable option.

@Fokhus 3 жыл бұрын

this was a very informative video, thank you immensely, and great job to the model as well, she killed it

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and glad it was helpful!

@MortarMike 3 жыл бұрын

Nice man! This really changed my perspective on Diffuser Sheets, and it's awesome to see ALL of these options referenced in a single video. I was sitting like "Wait, is he going to cover the umbrella too? Oh, THERE it is!" lol, great content. +1 like, +1 subscriber :-)

@TheShelbinator3000 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Would love to see a version without the modifier spill, where the light source and subject are pulled away from the background and where the background is lit separately and evenly. Could help the audience understand each modifier better with relation an isolated subject. Though this is definitely very useful when space or # of lights available to the photographer are limitations.

@hedgehogenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm looking at getting a softbox right now and this is really helpful

@tmflk Жыл бұрын

The best light explanation video I’ve seen! Thank you!

@hypop Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TMPhenomenon 3 жыл бұрын

After hours of searching this was amazing to find. Great content.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're glad you're liking it :) Make sure to subscribe for more videos!

@dreasvision 2 жыл бұрын

yesss great video .... straight to the point and very informative

@ivanbuckingham2302 3 жыл бұрын

I never like and rarely comment, but I just did both, what a brilliant video! This is the first video a studio beginner should watch.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it!

@kingmuhu 3 жыл бұрын

Youve got some awesome reviews dude! Keep it up.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@Andreassavvides78 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comparison. Ot seems that all diffusers can do the job with very nice results. Its interesting how well the translucent cloth and the diffuce umbrela performs comoare to more expensive softboxes. I like how the the light with with the translucent cloth softens the shadows nicely and how the translucent umbrella comes near to beauty dish. From the test missing the silver reflective umbrella.thank yiu

@herbert6458 2 жыл бұрын

WOW, useful comparison, Thank you.

@paulgochoa 5 ай бұрын

So much value. Thank you!

@hypop 5 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@gregstone1306 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was very helpful and informative.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg!

@Clebrush2 3 жыл бұрын

Just before I subscribed to your page... I kept wondering the big differences between all of the light modifiers out there. Super super informative and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Thanks friend

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@smjm92 3 жыл бұрын

This was a really great comparison video!

@hfaria80 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing.

@dash251 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff all shots were dope

@chani2411 3 жыл бұрын

Bro. You nailed it! Thank you!!!

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thank you for the kind words!

@CutieSparkling 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be the best lighting video EVER !!

@hypop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! 😃

@soonkiethepharmacist 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!! appreciate this!

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@volkanemreyegin6334 Жыл бұрын

very helpful video, thanks!!

@TertioFilmDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Great model too, seemed very comfortable with her poses

@lauracarrier9067 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@yanafridabinaev 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you guys.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😄

@hemantpatil7558 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comparison.

@cycyforshort 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the examples. It really helped

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@MsDziamara 3 жыл бұрын

love that, pretty useful tips, thank you

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@linocreatives7126 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for this.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@simonmonty7171 3 жыл бұрын

The sound of this strobe is so satisfying ...

@shamikdeshmukh5077 Жыл бұрын

very helpful video. great job man. love your work. keep Going

@hypop Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@rudycoleman8497 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your expertise on Light modifers

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@codymorgan4534 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Super well done.....thank you

@hypop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ThirapatEkbundit 3 жыл бұрын

this video is just what I needed!

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

glad it helped!

@bekanenzar 3 жыл бұрын

This video is soooooo underrated. The explanations are brilliant and very easy to understand

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad it helped you out 😍

@Erikchnl24 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for including the RAWS. Gained a subscriber 🙏🏼

@hypop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@lone-iveroon3757 3 жыл бұрын

Very informational video! subscribing!

@esyromkennel Жыл бұрын

Great comparison of softbox lighting modifiers

@hypop Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@mevrouwyan 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you!

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@visuallyrich2764 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video man, thank you

@hypop 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@mariephotography6251 2 жыл бұрын

Really detailed 🔥🔥🔥

@catarinecorradi 3 жыл бұрын

Que conteúdo maravilhoso!!! 💡 Muito obrigada por esse vídeo!!!

@CrashCode413 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thanks for the info.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@DivineMisterAdVentures 9 ай бұрын

Super helpful. THANK YOU

@hypop 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@justis.cooper 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video mate

@hypop 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@manulahewage4858 2 жыл бұрын

best comparison between different diffusion

@edurmissa 5 ай бұрын

The Diffuser Sheet is just so amazing; not in vain, that is the cinematographic crew style, they work all the time with a big light and cloth. In fact, it doesn't look fancy, but as we just watch, it works amazing. The main problem is that you need extra supports or more people to hold it. If you get a 5 in 1 reflector, something from 1.20m or bigger, you can get something similar to this.

@hypop 5 ай бұрын

Agreed! A reflector with the translucent/diffuser surface will also achieve a similar result!

@mrdennischapman 3 жыл бұрын

This was an extremely well produced video. One comment, meant to be constructive, is that I would like to have seen one of each face shot with the modifier name below so that I and others could do a side by side comparison. Otherwise I have to jump back and forth from picture to picture by finding them on the timeline because some of the differences are very subtle. What I am going to do is to do a screen shot of each face and put the modifier under the photo and then past each of these pictures on one page so that I can compare......this will consume a lot of time but will be worth it.

@hypop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. We'll definitely work on implementing a side by side comparison for future videos. We had the final comparison at 7:08 however all in one screen would be a lot easier to view.

@DanaBrown1984 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous model

@manoharmgr8235 3 жыл бұрын

வீடியோ மிகவும் பயனுள்ளதாக இருந்தது மிக்க நன்றி 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 இரா.மனோகர் சென்னை . Very useful video sir, I learned lot from it, looking forward more videos like this keep it up good work, thanks a lot sir big thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 R.MANOHAR Chennai.

@DigiDriftZone 3 жыл бұрын

The results looks surprisingly similar. The octagon softbox gets the vote from me though for the versatility. Especially a softbox where you can add/remove an internal diffuser which can be gold/silver to add a beauty dish type effect, or add an external diffuser to soften it up even more (in combination with the internal diffuser or on its own) and then add a honeycomb grid on top of that when you need a darker background and less light spillage.