Sports Photos Using A Fog Machine

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Sports Photos Using A Fog Machine

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@thenikonjones Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Matt! Everybody and their brother are using this technique here in Arkansas. It's pretty well saturated the market with puffs of smoke. Interesting tidbit...people are charging big $$$ for a class to do what you just shared for free! :)

@PIPLLC Жыл бұрын

TIS IS TRUE‼🚪👨🏾‍🦯pi.

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I’m not surprised! Well, all I can say is, I love helping people with my videos!

@gentlegnt Жыл бұрын

We so appreciate it...promise!! Thank you for ALL of the instructional videos you make for us!!

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

@@gentlegnt I love doing it so I will definitely continue. Thank you!

@greggeis918 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I love these and seeing your different ideas. I play with these a lot and your breakdowns are still helpful. I like to set up lots of lights to light up the fog and get a couple rim lights and main light but I still find my favorite shots have lots of light cut away, I have to work on that in my garage with limited space to keep light from bouncing around. Anyway, your comments really help solidify/clarify the ideas that work best for me. Appreciate your effort putting these out!

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I’ve been able to help. Thanks for all the feedback it’s very appreciated!

@strandboy23 9 ай бұрын

Similar to some of your other videos and techniques, I was able to follow this one pretty much verbatim as well (I even purchased the same fog machine - hey, if it ain't broke...) and achieve similar results. I then kicked it up and used a 4 light setup (pretty much the same setup you recommend for your composite cutouts) and produced even more dramatic results by adding gels to my edge lights. Your videos are helping me level up my game very quickly and put offerings together that the athletes and families I'm starting to work with will absolutely love. I'm still a little nervous about using the fog machine in an actual gym with smoke detectors so have been sticking to my studio for that so far. It's pretty exciting to be able to follow your content and have it just freggin' work. I can't wait to try out the dramatic volleyball team photos (that's actually what first led me to your content) and the plate image compositing (mine will be a volleyball player diving for a pancake but same concept).

@MattHernandez 8 ай бұрын

That’s all great! I’m so glad you’ve been able to use my content to help. Thanks for letting me know!

@carlos.sanchez.photography Жыл бұрын

I really love your videos! I've learned so much the past two years from watching them all. Keep it coming!

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@weableman Жыл бұрын

I have just invested in a fog machine so going through your video surely will help produce some solid results right out of the gate. Great video keep them coming Matt!

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Good luck!

@Jimmer-Space88 21 күн бұрын

Very well done Matt, the only thing I could comment on would be when making a video for our education, a Tether hook up would help to show us your results. Great job.

@MattHernandez 19 күн бұрын

I do that a lot in other videos! This was an actual senior shoot.

@davidericksonmedia Жыл бұрын

This is what my fog pics have been missing! I haven't really like lighting them from the front..thanks for the tips!

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@tonyllanes9495 Жыл бұрын

Great content!!! A vet in the industry providing gems!!!!

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@dbenedict357 5 күн бұрын

Have you ever accidentally set off the smoke alarms at a venue using the fog machine? This is my biggest fear.

@MattHernandez 5 күн бұрын

Yeah, people say that a lot but fortunately I have never set one off. Knock on wood lol

@josephgarcia3767 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Matt. Excellent explanation. It’s inspiring.

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@QuantzPhoto Жыл бұрын

Great video Matt!

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@royvermeijfotografie 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video Matt! Thank you!

@MattHernandez 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@FatalOnion Жыл бұрын

Really love your work and the information you provide, Matt! This is a big help.

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@dawnharrison5594 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. You always provide great info and explain why as you show how to make the shot!

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dawn! I really appreciate all your support.

@okeefest Жыл бұрын

Another great video, Matt. Very clear explanation. Especially appreciate the insights into your creative process. 👍

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@TwoDudesandaSasquatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have been watching a lot of your videos and they contain a wealth of knowledge!

@MattHernandez 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@elizabethmiyahara5202 2 ай бұрын

So helpful!!! Thank you for sharing! One question... Do you have some sort of modifier on your fog machine to make the fog fan up and out like that? Or is that just from blowing towards the bleachers?

@MattHernandez 2 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you! It’s just blowing towards the bleachers to make it spread out.

@stefan_hess_fotografie8700 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, that was very helpful and interesting!

@MattHernandez 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@beverlybasden2648 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@beengoated7647 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the knowledge Matt! Just subscribed!

@MattHernandez 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@Jjsadiq3760 2 ай бұрын

great vid!

@MattHernandez 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@marquisecarter1906 11 ай бұрын

Awesome work /teacher

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@boogerfoot Ай бұрын

Great video

@MattHernandez 19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@espmarketing 27 күн бұрын

Can you add a link for the light stand?

@robertlawrence7958 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips.

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ericadontae 5 ай бұрын

This was great. Thanks

@MattHernandez 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@studiotwentyone 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you..

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@jasonjansen2618 11 ай бұрын

Good stuff Matt 🤘🏻

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Viscosiphoto 29 күн бұрын

Matt do you use any special fog liquid so that it doesn’t set off alarms in school gyms?

@MattHernandez 21 күн бұрын

I sure don’t. I’ve never done that surprisingly

@lauramann4359 10 ай бұрын

Does the beauty dish have white or silver interior?

@MattHernandez 9 ай бұрын

I have both but I think this one was the white.

@chuckcrookshanks847 Жыл бұрын

Nice explanation. I enjoy following your work.

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@farai6 10 күн бұрын

dope

@MattHernandez 9 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@abby-jphotography5254 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and just what I needed for a shoot, like this, tomorrow! My only question is, and I hope I haven't missed it in the video, what power is the main light on?

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad I could help. I believe I did say it was around 5.5-5.7 out of 9.

@abby-jphotography5254 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Last question, where is your stand from?@@MattHernandez

@authenticstorytellerdesigns 4 ай бұрын

Amazing

@MattHernandez 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@authenticstorytellerdesigns 4 ай бұрын

@@MattHernandez using your techniques I did my 1st team photo shoot with the strobes they turned out great… thank you again for putting easy to follow videos.

@windupfamily 6 ай бұрын

Would I get the same results using a rgb video light to light the fog and a strobe to light my subject?

@MattHernandez 6 ай бұрын

It would depend on how strong the video light is. Typically that’s pretty hard to do unless you’re in a really dark location because the video lights aren’t strong enough.

@lukaszgudaniec9143 9 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, I love your stuff. I have one quick question. How do I not get the fringing from the light behind? I tried a similar setup and I'm getting the red light from the gel on the edge of the subject. Not sure how to get rid of this though. Thanks in advance,

@MattHernandez 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I’m not exactly sure what you’re talking about I’d have to see it.

@octaviouscummings1311 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

No problem

@traceyborrow9041 11 ай бұрын

Are you concerned about setting of fire alarm in the gym?

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

I’m not! I’ve never had that happen.

@PhillyPimpStick 3 ай бұрын

It’s fog, moisture…..it’s not smoke. Does your hot shower steam set of your smoke alarm?

@terrysimpson2798 Жыл бұрын

What type of fog do you prefer? I have experienced with a couple of different ones but haven't found the right density I like yet. Great video, thanks for posting!

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

I have to be honest I’m not really even sure what kind I use haha. I’ll have to pay more attention to that in the future. Thanks for the feedback!

@ArianaFalerni 10 ай бұрын

@MattHernandez I know this comment is old but I would LOVE to know too, because the fog I've been using looks like a giant white blast, yours looks so subtle and mysterious compared :)

@dab7963 3 ай бұрын

No sandbag ?

@MattHernandez 3 ай бұрын

Haha no sandbag. Outside I would for sure

@IvanBoden 8 ай бұрын

Matt, Do you take any precautions to avoid setting off smoke detectors when using the fog machine indoors?

@MattHernandez 7 ай бұрын

It’s never happened to me honestly, so no haha. I think it depends on how much fog there is and maybe what kind of fog

@IvanBoden 7 ай бұрын

@@MattHernandez I recently photographed HS Seniors Volleyball at their gym and I used fast dissipating fog. It worked fine, but I became concerned when I noticed the fog being drawn upwards towards a ventilation fan. Good to know you have not had any issues!

@macbaar6073 5 ай бұрын

It’s not fire smoke or smoke from burning things… it’s a chemical smoke or dust or fog… but you can test it… but inform first the fire rescue that you are doing a test… put a lot of this smoke under a smoke detector… and have fun!

@PhillyPimpStick 3 ай бұрын

@@IvanBoden It’s fog, moisture…..it’s not smoke. Does your hot shower steam set of your smoke alarm.

@PhillyPimpStick 3 ай бұрын

And awesome vid as usual, Matt!

@sergiysanin4767 3 ай бұрын

Beauty dish???

@MattHernandez 3 ай бұрын

Are you asking what a beauty dish is or if I used one?

@zeusfloreus 10 ай бұрын

which portable power supply do you need to run this outdoors?

@MattHernandez 10 ай бұрын

The batteries are built in to the Westcott FJ 400s!

@zeusfloreus 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. What about the fog machine? Do you use portable power? If so what do you recommend?@@MattHernandez

@zeusfloreus 10 ай бұрын

Using FJ-X3 trigger with FJ400 can I also sync speedlights/or other external flashes? OR is it proprietary? @@MattHernandez

@oopppppp 8 ай бұрын

U probably need a generator to run. A fog machine sucks a lot of power because it has a heating element

@Supreme_SportLens 10 ай бұрын

I love this, my question is what else can you use if you don’t have a a second fj400. I own one now but I’m not necessarily in the position to purchase another at this time. Are there alternatives for a back light ?

@MattHernandez 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes an FJ80 or FJ200 would work just fine for something like this!

@Supreme_SportLens 10 ай бұрын

@@MattHernandez awesome! What about a Led light ?

@boatkid888 5 ай бұрын

Are there any concerns using a fog machine indoors? I've got one, but have been hesitant to add it to my shoot.

@MattHernandez 5 ай бұрын

Not for me there’s no haha. I’ve heard of people setting off smoke alarms but I’ve never had that happen and I’ve used them a lot.

@boatkid888 5 ай бұрын

Does it dissipate pretty quickly, or does it hang around for a while? And thank you for responding so quickly @@MattHernandez

@pmi_gear 11 ай бұрын

Hey Matt! Good pointers on Lighting! Which fog machine are you using and what kind of features to look for?

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

The remote and a decent output are the main thing. Here’s the link to this one. Thank you!

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

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@pmi_gear 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt! Cheers!

@BoboMedia007 11 ай бұрын

Any worries with Smoke Alarm going off with the use of fog? Im scared I'd trigger the spinkler system.

@traceyborrow9041 11 ай бұрын

this is my concern. please let me know if you get an answer

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

No I’m not! I’ve never had that happen.

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

I haven’t ever had that happen!

@PhillyPimpStick 3 ай бұрын

It’s fog, moisture…..it’s not smoke. Does your hot shower steam set of your smoke alarm?

@BoboMedia007 3 ай бұрын

@@PhillyPimpStick I don't shower next to a smoke alarm lol.

@turkeyneckrc8916 9 ай бұрын

What stand are you using for lighting?

@MattHernandez 8 ай бұрын

I believe they are Impact C stands.

@mrmeza78 10 ай бұрын

So i noticed you have a battery grip for the A7RV. Have you had any issues with it. I used a Meike version of it and the camera started acting weird.

@MattHernandez 10 ай бұрын

No mine has been great, but it’s also a Sony.

@mrmeza78 10 ай бұрын

@@MattHernandez thank you. Big fan of the channel.

@DJCENTIF1 11 ай бұрын

What fluid do you use?

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

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@TimothyHalePhotography Жыл бұрын

What fog machine are you using? I’m using Atmosphere Aerosol and going through those cans pretty fast.

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

There’s a link at the top of the video and in the description if you want to check it out. Here it is: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MKA8QNG?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=matthernand04-20&linkId=29427fd92b496fbbc880292147c860d4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

@greggeis918 Жыл бұрын

There are lots of fog machines available at a wide variety of prices and power/sizes/configurations. Usually they either shoot out front or top, top is typically nice for these to me because it's easier to control. I have had trouble with mine coming out too directionally. I like how matts diffuses more coming out or that might just be it bouncing off the bleacher behind it which is important in keeping it where you want it. I've been playing with taping a fork or something to it to make it diffuse a little more coming out. They come out as high pressure steam jet so you can get significantly different shapes. Power isnt' critical for photography in my opinion. Lower power models are more compact, after you use it a bit you will just have to wait a couple minutes on lower power models to get back up to temp. If you are using slow/medium dissipating fog its not an issue. If you are using a fast dissipating fog and running through a lot of kids, you probably want a higher wattage model so you're not waiting on the machine. The aerosol cans are nice and convenient but extremely fast dissipating and usually need an assistant rather than just use the remote like Matt did.

@MattHernandez Жыл бұрын

@@greggeis918 that’s why a haze machine might work better for longer team shoots with lots of kids and the same setup. I may do one on that soon too!

@lisabroyles852 11 ай бұрын

@@MattHernandez you linked this one but you used one with a wireless remote. Does this one come with a wireless remote or do you use a different one? I am interested in the one you have with the wireless remote. I love love love your videos. You are so detailed, clear and concise with your explanations. I absolutely could watch every single one of them. I can easily pick up everything you teach. I would love to come to you and watch you and/or attend a workshop with you. Thank you for what you do! Keep it coming!

@MattHernandez 11 ай бұрын

@@lisabroyles852 it comes with both a wired and wireless remote!