My Favorite Umbrella: The Godox Large 51" Deep Silver Umbrella

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My Favorite Umbrella: The Godox Large 51" Deep Silver Umbrella | Level Up With Ab Sesay

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Join professional photographer Ab Sesay in this exciting episode as he explores the incredible versatility of the Godox 51" Silver Umbrella. Discover how a single-light shaper can transform your photography with four unique two-light setups. From following the rules to breaking them, Ab takes you on a journey through stunning images and lighting techniques that will elevate your creativity. He answers the age-old question, "What should your first light shaper be"?
Ab starts by showcasing captivating photos and sharing the setups behind them. Learn how to position a silver umbrella to get beautiful light on your subject. Explore the magic of a silver umbrella with a diffuser, and producing dramatic washes of light on your background.
Dive deeper into the silver umbrella's capabilities as Ab explains the ability to focus and defocus the light. Experience the simplicity of a classic portrait setup using one silver umbrella with a diffuser as the main light and another as a fill light. Uncover the power of using the same umbrella as a key light and an edge light, adding depth and dimension to your portraits.
But that's not all-Ab takes things to the next level. Witness how he breaks away from tradition, reimagining lighting angles and incorporating elements from the studio environment. Discover the unique results achieved by utilizing the silver umbrella's flare and dynamic streaks of light across the background. Prepare to be inspired as Ab demonstrates unconventional portrait setups that push the boundaries of creativity.
Throughout the video, Ab highlights the benefits of using umbrellas as a cost-effective and portable light-shaping solution. Learn why he chose the Godox 51" Silver Umbrella and how it provides a broad and focused hard light option. Ab also shares valuable tips and considerations when working with deep silver umbrellas.
Let's unlock the full potential of the Godox 51" Silver Umbrella. Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments section, and let us know if you want to see more lighting setups using umbrellas. Subscribe now to Adorama TV for more insightful photography tutorials. Remember, when it comes to lighting, "There are levels to this."
For over 20 years Ab Sesay has specialized in commercial and advertising photography. As a photographer, creative producer, and director his work includes everything from lifestyle, advertising, fashion, beauty, and product photography. Ab has a love for education, specializing in lighting, and developing new creative techniques to bridge the gap between photography and cinematography. His professional experience within the photography industry had seen him work with a number of lighting brands, to help develop and market their products including Broncolor, Profoto, Elinchrom, Bowens, Flashpoint, Phottix, and Nanlite.
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@timkaiser385 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, cheap, simple and light weight. Umbrellas are so underrated. Another awesome Video!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tim.

@davemil716 Жыл бұрын

Great video... love your calm speaking tone... I have a small studio space and this gives lots of ideas... THANKS!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback Dave, very much appreciated.

@tanyamaycock8935 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I would definitely like to see more lighting setups using umbrellas.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tanya. I will make sure to start using more umbrellas for sure.

@jhicks1774 10 күн бұрын

Thank you! I'm on sub level one. Your info was absolutely valuable.

@AbSesayPhoto 5 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@JamesBoyer-plus Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, Ab. You're right about the utility, portability, and cost-effectiveness of large umbrellas. Right now I'm using the large, deep, white umbrella more in my work than the silver but your point about the versatility of light quality available by focusing the silver is a really good one (and at a fraction of the cost of a parabolic reflector).

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Absolutley James. I am really fond of the white as well. The light out of a true parabolic definitely hits differently but a simple silver umbrella is still so versatile. It all really comes down to a matter of tast. Thank you so much for watching.

@ronwhite7304 Жыл бұрын

Ab, everytime I think I got this you knock me back to reality. Great video!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

It warms my heat to know these videos are beneficial. Thank you Ron.

@hikari_ray Жыл бұрын

He's the best black photographer i've ever seen!❤

@shengyuanhsuphotography7255 2 ай бұрын

love his knowledge

@billjohnson3323 Жыл бұрын

This is excellent!!!!!!! Want much more on any topic as your presenting style is through the roof. Love more on lighting, umbrellas, and more. Loved your video on stands!!!!!!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you So Much!

@ThePanacon Жыл бұрын

I quit shooting one and a half years ago after 10 years of model shooting but this video makes me go to my storage and get my gear out and start shooting again. Thanks man. 😊

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

This is amazing to here. Photography is a hell of a Job.

@brad_in_yyc Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Ab. Great breakdown and examples. I love your attention to detail with lights. It's superb.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brad. Great to here from you brother.

@dunnymonster Жыл бұрын

Really love the umbrella focusing technique. Really changes the light falloff dramatically. Excellent as always Ab 👍

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, it really is the one of the reasons I really love deep silver umbrellas.

@darrenleigh201 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Ab. Yes, show us more options! There's lots to learn here... 👍

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Im excited to share more.

@replaylounge Жыл бұрын

tumbs up another great containt from adorama ( Ab Sesay)

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, very much appreciated.

@alexanderpons9246 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Mr. Ab Sesay, its videos like these that broadens ones view of what can be accomplished! Sure, there are specifics Light Modifiers that are perfect for certain situations but as you kept saying throughout the video "there are levels to this". Thank you Sir for all the great content you share with us all!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Thank you for the feedback Alex.

@LeCitadin1960 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again for this other video. To answer your question, yes I would like to see more videos with umbrellas. Shoot thru of different sizes, from medium to large, maybe mixed with one of those that you used in this one here. That would certainly add a few more levels to that!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Love the feedback. Ill have to definitely see what I can do.

@pingbookent Ай бұрын

Nice outcome.

@AbSesayPhoto Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@keithmonday5155 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Ab! Super helpful advice.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you Keith.

@Pianoartech312 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video!! I am learning a lot of strobe lighting from your video.😄😄

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Im Glad I can help. Thank you so much for the comment.

@micronet67 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Ab. Another great video!! Cheers!

@AbSesayPhoto 6 ай бұрын

THank you. Appreciate the feedback.

@robertaltman222 Жыл бұрын

Great as always- and great to see so many options from the lowly/simple umbrella... Over the years I have found that a few umbrellas and diffusion can basically do as much as hundreds of dollars worth of cumbersome/heavy octas/paras etc- they are now my go-to light shapers!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Umbrellas should definitely be in everyones kit.

@josephchan4198 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Great tips. Love umbrellas.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank Joseph. Really appreciate all your feedback.

@tylou4479 Жыл бұрын

Yes, please more on umbrellas as they are my favourite modifier too as they are so portable

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Great to here. Thank you for the input.

@tcphoto Жыл бұрын

Love it, I love that you've added the glass globe to your monolights. My favorite is the Elinchrom 150cm Indirect Octabank used with or without the diffusion cover, it gives a great range of light.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

NICE! Yea the Elinchrom 150cm is a great light shaper.

@SpressoMan 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Your images are excellent selling points. I literally just ordered two 51" silver deep (Glow, not Godox) with diffusion socks. Can't wait to incorporate these versatile beasts!!

@AbSesayPhoto 3 ай бұрын

It's a great umbrella.

@elboogie2324 4 ай бұрын

I just got mine last week, amd I'm so ready to use it. I might get another one or the 65"

@abdulaisesaylivetestchanne3098 4 ай бұрын

Nice, Its a great umbrella.

@ChefInTexas 11 ай бұрын

More levels to this, please!

@AbSesayPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. More coming.

@kchhunphoto 5 ай бұрын

Incredible guide thank you!

@AbSesayPhoto 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback.

@drewdetsch5268 7 ай бұрын

Really clear concepts, thanks

@AbSesayPhoto 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the input. Really appreciate it.

@Lucy-dk5cz Жыл бұрын

I also love umbrellas. Cheap and versatile. Out of interest, is there much difference in terms of quality of light from deep Godox silver umbrellas and deep Profoto. The Profoto look more glossy in the product images

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

I have personally found them to be similar from memory but have not compared them side by side. When I do true testing I do often find there are things I do not anticipate, but in regards to Profoto and Godox I have not tested them.

@fountainvalley100 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@BIANCA.PRIETO Жыл бұрын

Fab explanation! 🙏🏻❤️

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bianca

@joseantonioborges5054 Жыл бұрын

This was great...I'm gonna save this.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Great to here. Thank for the feedback.

@cesarparedes9594 7 ай бұрын

Perhaps the best instructor en YT. I will sugest you show lighting diagrams.

@AbSesayPhoto 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Cesar. Great idea for sure. Really appreciate the feedback.

@robwinslow449 Жыл бұрын

I like how you think! Would like to see more

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thats a huge compliment. Thank you Rob.

@blackcateyephotophoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks, very informative video!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome thank you for watching.

@rapideyephotography9782 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Your Welcome

@sizanhossan4521 Жыл бұрын

Love from Bangladesh Sir ❤️ Excellent Ab Sir❤️ Take ❤️

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Love right back at you from NY. Thank you so much.

@jerrym8140 Жыл бұрын

So so good 😎👍

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@josephchan4198 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see another umbrella class. Thanks.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Ill see if I can put another one on the books.

@wadewu6525 Жыл бұрын

Nice work!!!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RawGreySun Жыл бұрын

More Umbrellas🤗

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

I here you. Let me see what I can cook up.

@RonK Жыл бұрын

great, thanks !

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thank you for the feedback.

@AliasJimWirth Жыл бұрын

I have a strong interest in umbrellas. So, I really appreciate these videos from Adorama, where this is the topic. One question, Mr. Sesay. Will this umbrella work with a speedlight? It is what I have now. Thank you, and Adorama, for creating and sharing these useful and instructive videos.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Yes it will work great with a speedlight, You may even have more options since you can zoom the speed light in and out based on your umbrella.

@DylanRichardson841 Жыл бұрын

Umbrellas are a great light modifier for indoor shoots, but not so great for shooting outdoors if you do not have an assistant.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

You are correct. Totally depends on the wind.

@ruiz460 Жыл бұрын

Great presenter!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ruiz.

@janlasalle8845 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ...I love not thinking in numbers and ratios...and if I had to do the zone system it wouldnt work for me... it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing...I use umbrellas most of the time and love edge lights...

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Great to here. I love this Comment buy the way.... "it ain't got that thing"

@kylehuntphotography Жыл бұрын

Great video

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@veselinvasilev9362 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

You welcome!

@christophera.turner3394 11 ай бұрын

I would like to see more levels on umbrellas

@AbSesayPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I will thing of more umbrella tips and tricks to show.

@PokerCritic 8 ай бұрын

I didn't truly understand that there were levels to this until the third time that he said it.

@AbSesayPhoto 8 ай бұрын

There are Levels to this for sure. I just enjoy saying so much.

@LarryLMelton Жыл бұрын

Ab, I bought an 8-foot silver umbrella, well ... because I could, but now I wondering if I'll be able to use it for portraits. Larry from Texas

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, You can absolutely use it for for portraits. Try placing it directly behind you and shoot standing in front of it.

@johnleighdesigns Жыл бұрын

great to see as I use umbrellas all the time for my portrait shoots - I noticed a nice looking powered fan are you able let us know the model and brand as I have been looking for a compact strong umbrella that is less than $200 to suit the space and budget

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

The fan is a sample I got from Kupo not available in the US. But its comprable to the Reel EFX Fan 2 Turbo Wind Machine

@johnleighdesigns Жыл бұрын

@@AbSesayPhoto appreciate the feedback! ive been using low power fans and simple boards to move air - not great but for now Im not able to justify big spend on a decent powerful small fan

@Smoothnf 7 ай бұрын

I am currently considering whether a 51-inch or 65-inch umbrella would be more suitable for my 12x24 studio with a 9ft ceiling. I have come across numerous individuals advocating for the 65-inch option, but your video has prompted me to contemplate the merits of the 51-inch alternative. I would greatly appreciate your recommendation in this matter?

@AbSesayPhoto 6 ай бұрын

I just did a video on Adorama events KZfaq channel using the 65" I'd just get both. I'm using a Glow version here wich is relatively inexpensive.

@Isaypreach 9 ай бұрын

Where did u get that backdrop from at the 2m54s mark? And whats it called? Nice work doc. But man i love that background.

@AbSesayPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Its from Gravity Backdrops

@AbSesayPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Its a limited edition Beige but its kinda one of a kind, but Im sure they have some similr.

@erikrosaerikrosaphotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you for great videos. what are the settings for these photos?

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Im at pretty much at f8.0 1/125 iso 200 for all the images. Iso 200 to get a little more punch when Im bouncing into the V-Flat

@user-ww3by4mf8j 2 ай бұрын

Would this pair well with an ad200?

@AbSesayPhoto Ай бұрын

This would pair extremly well with ad200 and bare bulb attachment.

@user-ww3by4mf8j Ай бұрын

@@AbSesayPhoto Do you have any recommendations on. a 3 light set up to go it with the 51" ? (budget friendly) I've done so much research on different lights that I am even more confused lol

@user-ww3by4mf8j Ай бұрын

@@AbSesayPhoto thank you for responding!

@Lucy-dk5cz Жыл бұрын

What fan and roller floor stand is that?

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

It's From kupo, not available in the US. The stand is a fold up runway base.

@gert-jandenbesten2998 Жыл бұрын

I see a convex glass that is used on the D2. Where can I buy this glass?

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

I cannot post links here but if you look up the D2 or related accessoreis "Profoto Frosted Glass Dome for D1 and B1" youll find it.

@timd4524 Жыл бұрын

Have you been off the Twitch channel lately Ab? Missing those Tuesday evening talks.

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

I have, but Im thinking about starting a live on my KZfaq.

@blazinricerocket Жыл бұрын

Love this! What canvas did you use?

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

The canvas is a Gravity Backdrop Limted Edition backdrop. Its a 1 of 1.

@VALERYAN581 Жыл бұрын

❤

@AbSesayPhoto Жыл бұрын

Love the heart Paul. Right back at ya.

@danielmcgarrityphotography9552 8 ай бұрын

Great tutorial...his tagline fades out at the end of whatever he's saying....there's levels to.............this?

@AbSesayPhoto 7 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@nb44444 10 ай бұрын

But are there levels to this?

@AbSesayPhoto 9 ай бұрын

There always are.

@davida5296 9 ай бұрын

great video! -the question is... why are the ultra huge para's soooo expensive. there's no reason that a briese 330 or other 10 foot deep reflector should be 10k. All of these should be cheap. its only fabric and fiberglass... China...are you listening???

@AbSesayPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Godox has a version as well as Parabolix, Gettng the precise shape is a bit more expensive and the mechanims on some of these are really well made. My guess is limited demand. But I agree all feel over priced.

@jpdj2715 5 ай бұрын

Let's go to the theory first. The parabola as mathematical form has a focus point from which all lines into it, bounce off as parallel to the center symmetry line. When we consider light as "rays" then all rays are parallel. For that to work, 1st, we need a perfect parabola and in the case of a light modifier, it needs to have a perfect shape, no matter what orientation you place it in. 2nd We need a light source that acts like (an approximation) of a point source. 3rd, you need to shoot into the parabola to avoid non-focused light. 4th, The "quality" of the light, being diffused or being "organised", then will depend on the reflective surface in the parabola. A matte surface will undo the parabola effect and makes you waste your money. 5th, When you shoot into the parabola from its rear central point, most of the effect is gone. 6th, When you shoot out of the parabola's focus point, you also loose the "organised" quality of light. 7th, When you place diffusion in or over the parabola, then it becomes a vulgar softbox. There is no "business case" or "creative photographic justification" for a deep parabolic reflector with a diffuser on it. We see some fluencers use these but the only thing they do is waste studio floor space. In the US, square feet of business floor space can be bought or rented relatively cheaply but in the old world, square meters will be expensive. A smaller-than-US studio may be the norm. Along these theoretical lines, we can rephrase your question into, "why would you need one?" or, "what light (effect) are you looking for?" Because if it is not the crisp yet large diameter focused parabolic light from the parabola's focus point that you are after, then you don't ever need a parabola. Your earliest-in-your-life experiences with a parabolic reflector are from the torch/flashlight with focusing ability. Focused, it gives very crisp light and there is very little light loss. It would be hard light because of the small size of the reflector, but if you scale this up, then you still have hard light. Depending on the reflective layer in the parabola. Years ago, British photographer Karl Taylor (with Hasselblad and Bron/broncolor affiliation) went to Iceland for a portfolio high-fashion shoot that he BTS-ed as YT advertisement for his paid on-line photography training business. In one of the takes we see the "set" in the wild doomsday Icelandic (because volcanic) landscape from above and can clearly see the output from the giant broncolor parabola used in focused output. These large size parabolas have extremely sturdy frames, baleens, fabric, and heavy focusing mechanisms. They are not "3.3 meter - 11 feet - diameter umbrellas". Altogether, they are so heavy that you also need a dedicated tripod for them. Your normal studio "spigot" mount size is called "baby" and you may need "junior"or "senior" to carry the weight. I have my "small" 90cm - 3 ft - parabola on a parallellogram adjustment boom arm with counter weight and needed to buy a heavy junior tripod on wheels for it to be held properly. The parallellogram boom arm does not need locking once balanced, just up and down, touch and go. If you have time to spare, have space and never need to collapse/fold a parabola, you could make one DIY. Make a perfect 3D parabola from spray foam on a wooden frame and once the precise parabola form has been accomplished, stick alumin(i)um foil to the inside with the shiniest side up (or the matted?). That'll keep you busy in your free time for a week or so, I guess. Then build a focusing rail into that ... Really, forget about setting the light source on a stand into the parabola - that's a mess to work with. I paid time/material to my handyman to build me a focusing rail with speedring-like mounting points for the parabola, and a tilt-head lightstand mount. I arrived at about 50% the price of broncolor (with the parabola included) and it's not elegant, but it works well. I don't have to earn money with it, though (and cannot deduce the expense from income as tax reduction).