Shutter Speed... Flash... What Difference Does It Make?

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Shutter speed plays a pivotal role in creating the feel of an image. This doesn't just apply to motion in the image, but also light and feel, especially when using flash. This video shows the big differences you can get with simply adjusting your shutter speed and nothing else.
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@kylestewart4444 6 жыл бұрын

Dude this is a seriously great tip. Using a flash doesn't have to mean ONLY using a flash. Leaving the shutter open for long enough to gather light from other sources, especially ones with a contrasting color temperature, is a great way to make indoor/lowlight photos much more dynamic and interesting.

@emilianorodriguez8636 7 жыл бұрын

When you watch a Matt Day video and spend the next 5 hours researching that topic in the middle of the night. I need sleep but now I'm too fascinated with flash to care.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Emiliano Rodriguez Hahaha, sorry for the sleep deprivation! But thank you for the support!

@emilianorodriguez8636 7 жыл бұрын

Matt Day Thank you for making your videos!

@brianbecnel 4 жыл бұрын

Your progression of images with each stop-down of the shutter is really exactly what I needed. Great examples and tips!

@cslattfri 4 жыл бұрын

There is always something new to learn with photography and I appreciate when photographers are generous with their time and knowledge. Thanks so much for posting this!

@rutatutut 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched 2 dozen videos on youtube trying to learn camera settings while using a speedlight. You are the FIRST to mention & clearly explain that the flash auto compensate when I adjust aperture, but that adjustments made to shutter speed only affect the amount of ambient light being captured. Thanks soooooo much! Off to experiment now...

@piperpilot26 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful portrait of Molly! I love the tones, the composition and the overall mood of the shot. Great job Matt!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Shaun! This was all just for the sake of demonstration but I actually really like a couple images that we made. There's one I posted on Instagram that's in black and white that I really love. One of my favorites of her.

@chana1689 5 жыл бұрын

Finally! Someone that explains this subject in a simple, short and straightforward video. Thanks a lot! You just earned a subscriber!

@RichardEarlPixearl 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow. Thank you for finally talking about the things that matter. We all watch videos on how to use flash effectively and they all seem to share the common themes. But you sir are my newest best friend...someone that finally explains the bits everyone else seems to not bother talking about. I’ve been shooting outside recently under trees and noticed the slower shutter with flash combined with first curtain makes such a difference in my results. Manual mode all the way from now. I’m gonna spend the next month watching the rest of your vlogs now. My Mrs is gonna hate me 😏

@MrYankee853 6 жыл бұрын

just came across you for the first time and subbed right away..i knew the slow shutter speed would raise the ambient light, but when you added the lamp to the pic, I now realize that other things are affected as well...well done..cant wait to see more !

@tylerreck5116 4 жыл бұрын

nobody else on youtube has explained this as well as you. thank you!

@Kaip911 7 жыл бұрын

This was such a great video! Thank you so much. I love how you show examples relating to what you're talking about where as some other youtubers just talk and talk.

@JesseEdgar 3 жыл бұрын

After 4 years of putting off learning flash photography and spending the last few weeks frustrated this video finally made it all click. Thank you more than you know

@user-yc1xi7ur1h 7 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore shooting with one flash & umbrella at any occasion that l can, and it was bothering me for ages how to achieve that less artificial look with more ambient light, and this honestly helped a ton, and it was the first video that explained this subject! thank you so much c:

@yoputito 7 жыл бұрын

You've done an amazing job here! Most of the time I hesitate a lot before shooting in ambient light and sometimes there are even people adding pressure in those seconds... just when a shy cloud is showing off through the window! I'll definitely take a look at all of your videos! Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Alfonso Rivera Thanks for watching!

@MarcChep 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, really helped me a ton. Flash photography is something I struggle to wrap my head around, but this is exactly the information I needed!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

MarcChep That's awesome to hear! Thank you!

@jojoowens9309 5 жыл бұрын

This video has been much appreciated, I was trying to figure out last night how to pick up more of the ambient light w/ my flash. Thanks for giving the demonstration. I'm a beginner-midrange photographer, also a new subscriber. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos. Thanks again.

@onalabrioche 7 жыл бұрын

thanks Matt, I'm learning a lot here. A similar video talking about fill flash in daylight and sync speed would be amazing too. I love the new direction of your channel, keep it up!

@andrewgreen2726 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic information! Really made sense to me. Nothing worse than an image that screams 'taken with flash!' Ambient and artificial light balance is so underrated.

@kevinlsteed 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I enjoy the way you break down your videos. Now its time to put it in to practice. Thanks for sharing Matt!

@KeithTomlinsonPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful and a great illustration of how speed changes the tone in an image - thanks for sharing.

@Enrique-the-photographer 7 жыл бұрын

I'm soooooo glad you made this video Matt, this was a great help for me. Thank you for sharing.

@vimalneha 4 жыл бұрын

I recently tried this on new year eve, wirh some good results. I liked the way you clarified it. Thanks for that.

@Shvvanky 7 жыл бұрын

Super cool, when I learned studio, shutter speed was one of those set it and forget things. Nice to see what can be done when that's played with!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Shvvanky That's awesome to hear! Thank you!

@comradezach8516 11 ай бұрын

I just learned this on reddit earlier today and i did *not* undedstand it how they were describing it, this made a HUGE difference, thank you!

@AaronBProductions 5 жыл бұрын

amazing explanation and very easy to get through 10 minutes felt like 3. Thank You!

@austinkral 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this together man. I had no idea how much of a difference the shutter speed could actually make besides motion blur

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Austin Kral Thank you! That's awesome to hear.

@MrChristopherwren 7 жыл бұрын

Just starting using flash lately, your video is very helpful. Thank you.

@bojorquezdg 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, cool video, I always just played around with the settings until the exposure looked right but I will think about shutter speed more for my next photos.

@davidrothschild8913 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Matt. Much appreciate the ideas here

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

David Rothschild Appreciate the support, Dave!

@krescentstudios 4 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video. Most helpful flash video on KZfaq.

@arcp_ 4 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how useful this video is. A high five from Rome.

@stevelink21 6 жыл бұрын

Very well done video, Matt! Rather than the Yongnuo and Pocket Wizards, I use the nissin i60A with Air1 Commander with a Fuji X-Pro2, for similar functionality.

@keiranbraynorgate 7 жыл бұрын

Such a simple and obvious 'trick' I've never even thought about before. This is one of those tips that can really change the quality of your images, great video!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Keiran Bray-Norgate Thank you! I hope it gets people to experiment and try some new stuff!

@colttvance2060 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! Getting into using flash and can't wait to experiment with this!

@reecemcdaniel3085 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great video, very informative. I learned so much! Thanks!

@solitarydan7272 7 жыл бұрын

Another great tutorial. I would have never thought of this. Thanks for sharing, Matt!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Solitary Dan Thanks for watching!

@maciejkobus 7 жыл бұрын

Matt Day = QUALITY

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Maciej Kobus I'm very glad to hear that

@travis_cannady 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video for all of us. This is very useful.

@OrpheumVideo Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Just starting to use flash and this is terrific!

@milesmetcalfe94 7 жыл бұрын

Of all the flash tutorials on KZfaq this might actually be the most useful I have seen. Thank you.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Miles Metcalfe That's awesome! Thank you!

@milesmetcalfe94 7 жыл бұрын

Simple and direct with clear examples to demonstrate without and clutter about this peice of gear or that peice of gear. Other should take note.

@cnwch1 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Another great video. Keep up the great content!

@JoelWyncott 7 жыл бұрын

Really helpful! I have next to no experience with flash, so this was great.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Joel Wyncott Awesome! Very happy to hear that.

@iH0V4D0 7 жыл бұрын

nobody ever told me, im trying flash photography for while and this was the info i need

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

H0V4D0 I'm happy to hear that!

@sebastianspiller1312 4 жыл бұрын

When i'm hesitant or in doubt, i always come back to this video.

@Andrew_cenci 7 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome! Thanks for sharing this!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Andrew Cenci Thanks, man!

@Sohail410_ 7 жыл бұрын

Very understated point - many who shoot in aperture priority wont know until they watch this. Thanks for the video!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Runaway Intelligence Thanks for watching!

@TankDude 7 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! Thanks a lot, Matt!

@TheGeneralist95 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t matter how far back I go, love your work and always find something valuable 🤙

@mattdayphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, man. Thank you for saying that. ❤️

@sergeyusik9934 7 жыл бұрын

The simple way to understand this: it's always a DOUBLE exposure shot with a flash. First exposure it's a pure flash and second one is a pure ambient. Changing shutter speed effects only ambient exposure part of the shot. All you need to figure it out how those two will blends in the scene you're shooting.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Sergey Usik I'm kinda confused by that. Do you mean double exposure as in two shots in the same image? Or are you saying I'm exposing for two things at the same time?

@sergeyusik9934 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for getting back to me Matt, I mean when we're using flash we literally have double exposure shot: flash + ambient. And i think using term "double exposure" should help guys to understand an idea behind a flash photography. I hope it makes sense, doesn't it.

7 жыл бұрын

Well, double exposure means making two seperate exposures, so no, it doesn't really make sense. But I get what you're trying to say.

@ghw7192 7 жыл бұрын

Like Matt, I'm confused. Back in the old days, before everything was electronic and everything talked to each other it was easier. I rarely altered my shutter speed when using electronic flash, but I did screw with the flash unit. If I was shooting portraits outside with ASA 100 film, I'd tell my Vivitar 283 that I was shooting ASA 400 and I always got proper fill flash. I normally used a fill when shooting portraits outdoors because of the catch lights in the eyes--you only want one.Landscapes and scenic is where I play with the shutter speed. Moving water can go two ways: freeze the motion or make the water velvet smooth, but either way, a flash can make it more interesting. Play with your camera, play with your settings, take a lot of notes, find what works for you and happy shooting!.

@MrMarkus23k 4 жыл бұрын

Most helpful video i found on this subject! Thanks man

@mixiepalms8338 7 жыл бұрын

is nice to understand at last, am new to off camera flash! cheers dude

@akaneverest 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. It was very illustrative and clear explanation.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Alexander Komarov I'm happy to hear that!

@nataliaschardosim3044 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thank you very much! Keep up with the good work

@MrDjofrey 7 жыл бұрын

Yongnuos flash are insanely good for the price. I own two of them, never disappointed

@markharris5771 7 жыл бұрын

MrDjofrey I have 2 yn685s with the yn622 telereceiver that I use on my Canon digitals with the Godox external batteries. Superb flashes and I never have a problem recommending them for digital, but as yet never used them with film as for some reason I use my little 430 ex II or a 3rd party flash I got in a job lot with my Olympus.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

MrDjofrey Agreed!

@markharris5771 7 жыл бұрын

Donny Johnson it does have an external power port. I have a 960 and a 820. flashhavoc.com/yongnuo-yn685-speedlite-now-available/ It's heck of a lot of flash for very little money.

@masfuhso 4 жыл бұрын

i dumped them, found that as battery power goes down the flash power goes down and changes exposure.

@stuarthayes8477 6 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video Matt!

6 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt! Thanks a lot.

@fantasticdoge 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, very informative and I definitely learned something from this. Keep on creating

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Ethan Vega That's great to hear! Thanks for watching!

@DecentGatsby 7 жыл бұрын

The reflection on the table turns out nicely too! Nice

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Lucifer Jones I thought so too! Thanks for watching!

@Juiceejanestudio Жыл бұрын

wow I just want to say you really hit this on the nail thank you !! ..

@teerinvarongchayakul1658 5 жыл бұрын

This is what I was looking for! Thank you!!!

@mohre5911 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial dude. Thank you

@willmccleland2383 7 жыл бұрын

Really helpful been wanting to learn more about how to use flash for a while

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Will McCleland Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

@nickhanson7245 7 жыл бұрын

An awesome video matt, extremely informative.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Nick Hanson Thanks, man! I'm happy to hear that.

@johngemkow3732 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Between you and Ted Forbes, there is really no need to watch anyone else. Your videos have inspired me to set up a full darkroom in my house. Here's to great wives! edit: I literally just watched your video from January 8(which makes my comment here a little awkward). Your excitement and passion for photography is what is so great about your channel. I've used many of your tips on photography for both digital and film.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

John Gemkow Dang, thanks so much! That's really cool to hear. I appreciate the support!

@johngemkow3732 7 жыл бұрын

Matt Day Have you ever thought about doing a video of how to take pictures of your kids at home? I have a 2 year old and 1 year old. After watching the opening of that last video, I was really inspired to get more emotion in my pictures of them.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

John Gemkow Absolutely! I actually just posted something today on Instagram about this. I'm gonna address why and how I make photos of my family on a daily basis. I'm gonna be mounting my GoPro on my Leica to get some point of view footage, which should really help show the process up close.

@johngemkow3732 7 жыл бұрын

Matt Day That is just amazing! I have been looking for a video like that for a long time. I can't wait.

@HenryPiffpaff 7 жыл бұрын

I do recommend you to take a look at Thomas Heaton's videos too! :) They're really refreshing and authentic. Talk about excitement and passion ;)

@usernamemykel Жыл бұрын

It is NO WONDER why you've had 159k subs (at the time of this vid's publication) and now you have one more! Awesome, simple, no nonsense, no stupid , totally unnecessary and distracting music. Thank you! NOW THEN - I've gotten interested in macro photography, using diffused flash, which will prevent blur - and I can't figure out which shutter speed settings to use. I know that I'd want an aperture of about f/16 for good depth of field, and my ISO I'd leave on "automatic", so would I be looking for a shutter speed, which when introduced in the exposure triangle, give me the "correct" exposure - or do I somehow need to figure in the flash? PLEASE ASSSIST- thank you!

@gbrldz 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Not a lot of people talk about this. Good stuff brotha!

@roopethevideofreak 7 жыл бұрын

This really is the thing most flash tutorials don't tell you and its kind of a big deal in making good photographs. Good work!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Diaz Thank you!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's awesome to hear.

@ThomasPrettyman01 7 жыл бұрын

I paid a youtube photographer $100 for a video guide for flash lighting. It was a three hour video. You summed up the majority of the video in under 10 minutes. Damn, Matt. Should have made this video like 6 months ago! Could have saved me $100 ;)

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Haha! Well I'm glad to hear it was something that was helpful, but yeah, I wish it came sooner for you!

@Connect04 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vidoe and well explained. Best video ever 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@duiliohelf 7 жыл бұрын

Great class, Matt! I think if you had left the shutter speed (or even other "key" exif infos) it would be even better; I know you had told all the shutter speeds, but this information hanging on the screen helps a lot because you keep speaking a ton of useful information! Either way... Thanks!!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Duilio Helfenstens I'll keep that in mind! Appreciate the feedback and the support! Thank you!

@myvolumestudios7185 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! It definitely helped!

@jaxbrie 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative, helpful and concise. Thanks.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

jacques brierre Thanks for watching!

@sohnicholas 7 жыл бұрын

Matt, this is the best flash tutorial!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

nicholas soh Thank you!

@TheRiceAShrimpFried 7 жыл бұрын

Really helpful. You're the man, Matt!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Darragh Hobbs You're the man! Seriously, thank you. 🙏🏻

@nosauten 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial!

@justyna_w3854 6 жыл бұрын

great advice! much appreciated Matt :)

@BenjaminFjerdingstad 7 жыл бұрын

Yes! Really helpful video Matt!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Fjerdingstad Thank you!

@therealbedeq 3 жыл бұрын

Watched this just now as I went thru YT looking for flash photography in film camera, specifically using old manual flash. Appreciate if you can make one using those old flash gun, and I just know that there are many of us wanted it. Thx.

@Shadowandsoulmebabe 4 жыл бұрын

Curious, having your aperture set up at F/2 how did you manage to get all of her in focus with such a shallow depth of field?

@shzammpatapon9865 4 жыл бұрын

there a big seperation between the background and subject

@BlueBass2 4 жыл бұрын

phenomenal video, thank you!

@corgikun2579 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt!

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

MyMajesty CorgiKun Thank you!

@microdoulo2250 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video tutorial

@marcopopescu9042 6 жыл бұрын

You pointed the flash to the cealing? Were you using something to soften the light?

@glassdefjaw1 6 жыл бұрын

I just got a film camera the other day and I'm a beginner. Setting the right shutter speed is what I'm having trouble with currently. I don't know what to set it for landscape and portrait photography. Basically anything that is not in motion and that I don't want to capture motion with. I have a 35-70mm lense and a 50mm lense. Thanks!

@gman3447 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Matt, Great video,, Keep them coming, Cheers .g man UK.

@NunoFerreira 7 жыл бұрын

Never liked to shoot with flash, but Matt may have changed my mind. ;-) Matt, thinking about doing a video showing how you edit your colour photos? Your b&w edit video was an inspiration.

@CraigandJane1 7 жыл бұрын

That information was so handy. I actually wrote it down. Thanks mate.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

CraigandJane1 That's awesome! Thank you!

@ginatinyverge9661 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks!

@omegaracerx 4 жыл бұрын

great video. very informative.

@ralphburns1861 6 жыл бұрын

Very well explained . A true flash revelation.

@mendietsantiago 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt!

@Jessehermansonphotography 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent, as usual

@christianek.963 Жыл бұрын

Very very helpful video!!

@ktt1977 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. I've learned a lot.

@mattdayphoto 7 жыл бұрын

ktt1977 That's awesome to hear!

@kaisharperwez9460 5 жыл бұрын

What a coincident , the same thing I tried in my hotel room with my wife With flash and yellow bulb light I had to bring down the shutter to 1/20th of a second with a flash and holding the camera very still I had beautiful results Thanks