Laws of Light: Placing a Softbox

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Laws of Light episode for you on how to best place and set your softbox to light exactly what you are focusing on.
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@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

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@tausifraza6910 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, How to make the light coming out of the soft box with the grid softer?

@photozen8398 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing how many hours and how much info you managed to squeeze into this 7 minute video..!!! only masters can do that...Thx.

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Keep on clickin!

@halimaleghrib2363 4 жыл бұрын

Yes the video is absolutely helpful 😍😍😍

@wydergerry 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you combine lighting diagrams, footage of what you're doing, and results. It greatly helps to see everything side by side. Thank you for your videos!

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

We try to show you all the BTS of what's going on, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! It really helps us to know what helps our subscribers to learn :)

@olakunleolafisoye8433 4 жыл бұрын

Your model is beautiful and looks angelic with her sleepy eyes 😁. Very informative video , learnt a lot

@muralikumar63gm 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing explanation. Love the way you how you made it simple by adding the actual products and also the animation by the side.

@ilovephotography1254 5 жыл бұрын

Once again, I'm most great full for your off camera lighting videos. You truly help me build a foundation of what it takes to understand how to light my subject.

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Glad that we could help you with your foundation! Check out the rest of the series to get the full lesson.

@pixiedixie3682 4 жыл бұрын

" How the light see" or "How the reflector see" great concept, !! Also what mood you want using specific reflector , very well explained . I have now a clear idea what I need, thank you.

@alexcortez8909 5 жыл бұрын

What a timely upload! I'm about to do my second studio job this weekend (first one was disastrous). This is exactly the info I need. Thanks for your work, Jay!

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Great Alex! Tag us @theslantedlens on Instagram so we can see your work!

@eviem70 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t help but laugh 🤣 I’m actually waiting for her to literally fall asleep and fall forward. Omg I’m sorry lol. I love your videos, JP. I learn a lot

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

She didn't fall asleep on us! Don't worry haha

@jamilgotcher5456 2 жыл бұрын

And yet so many girls want to be models, that's because they don't see what models do only the final results. A tleast she didn't have to stand there in her bra and underwear like we used to have to do at fittings for high fashion shows.

@douglasheller1260 Жыл бұрын

I love her look.

@ermanbumaguin8063 10 ай бұрын

@@jamilgotcher5456oh don't think that's over lol, half naked women will always sell

@WolfQuantum 5 жыл бұрын

Very good and well articulated video. I like how you talk about what the softbox "sees." A good way to put it. More, and more understandable, in seven minutes that a lot of guys do in triple that time.

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us! We try to keep it as concise as possible.

@thatkansasgirl134 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! I was trying to figure out what I always had a dark background and it helped seeing why I needed a bigger soft box!

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Glad that we could help to problem solve that!

@film4eyes 5 жыл бұрын

The Slanted Lens- For those that want to keep their skills sharp or develop a more professional technique. This channel is in my top 3!

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing with us! We definitely try our best to give you solid educational advice in the industry!

@rajatsethi 5 жыл бұрын

what are the other two ?

@hachewie 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Thank you. I just got my first Umbrella/softbox. I took pics of my family going for a Rembrandt look. Worked ok but my subjects were not very willing models.

@articgoneape 4 жыл бұрын

Purchased a softbox and haven't used this much. Doing a mini photoshoot with a friend's baby tomorrow and this video helped me tremendously! Saving this video for future reference!

@SewonSon 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is awesome. Very comprehensive and informative. Try to learn the lighting but none of them satisfy me but yours did. Thank you so much!!!!

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Great! We are glad that you learned a lot from this lesson, check out our laws of light series to get the full course: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bK16Z7NiuZ2zeH0.html

@kovulopez9923 3 жыл бұрын

Your lighting videos have definitely been helping me get started with lighting for my shoots !

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Wish you luck with your career!

@JadeSambrook 2 жыл бұрын

This is hands down the best video Ive ever seen on the subject of using a softbox. Thank you for having made this easy to understand and very informative video that is very helpful to me.

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@royandescartes 5 жыл бұрын

model looks like she smoked a super hard joint before this video

@furqifaiq 3 жыл бұрын

hahhahahahahah exactly

@Belfastboi 3 жыл бұрын

Dooooooby

@rosemathews5710 4 ай бұрын

Hey eyes are beautiful 😻

@memorylanephotography3387 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you not only for making this video but making a whole series of Laws of light. I was about to purchase Amazon lighting/studio setup for my product/portrait photography setup but I think I should watch this whole series before I spend anything on anything. P.S. You are an amazing teacher and after watching this clip just once I can teach all that to anyone. Thanks once again.

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate your nice comment!

@mariolopez.photog 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video!!! Explained the difference of sizes of softboxes perfectly!! Thank you!

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

@BROOKLYNPOETZ 4 жыл бұрын

This was video was a godsend. Thank you!

@fourkings_ 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully explained. Thank you very much.

@joshuasinghofficial1148 2 жыл бұрын

this is definitely one of the best videos in youtube. straight to the point with practical examples.

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Thanks for the compliment!

@donschiffer3578 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay definitely found this useful! Appreciate your instruction 👍👍

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don for watching our videos!

@miketalife 4 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you my friend.

@TheLily97232 3 жыл бұрын

The analogy of the light being able to SEE is very interesting and helpful ! I'll think about it in my next photoshoot for sure. Thanks for the great content

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for your comment!

@lights80088 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Mr. Morgan, as always.

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom! Let us know if you have any thoughts for future videos!

@Jonah1219 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific guidance, thank you!

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

@DanielSRosehill Жыл бұрын

Amazingly helpful - thank you!

@TheSlantedLens Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

@Vipuljadav-ql4vb 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video and give nice examples how can light work

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

@JetsunMusique 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, thank you!!! Very informative and to the point!

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

@JohnnyAndrews1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, it answered the exact thing I needed. Was trying to figure out the best softbox to evenly light a wall from about 2-3m away. But at that distance it seems no to matter that much.

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found your answer!

@anastapatsak 3 жыл бұрын

This was so useful, thank you! Brief and informative!

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

@sfeigh Жыл бұрын

Good presentation. Thanks.

@TheSlantedLens Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Glad you liked it!

@DrippyVisuals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video it is very informative

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@AlexLopez-iy4by 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for great demo, very helpful.

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Well thank you for watching our content! What kind of lighting tutorials would you like to see next?

@lenspassions 5 жыл бұрын

Yes nice presentation

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, make sure you hit subscribe!

@aloneinthechronosphere8942 2 жыл бұрын

Really informative, great video

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@Kkaypalmer 2 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing !!

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for your comment!

@JimResnikoff 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Picked up a few pointers on this one.

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Great thanks for letting us know! Have you seen the rest of our Laws of Light series? Check it out here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLuReQyMP8EfpPyI0WkAKWWfrajt9eO9Fp

@matoflynn 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed! Thank you!

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Check out more of our laws of light videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLaWe5Z-kpOWYmg.html

@lordtherapeutics 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic - thank you.

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it!

@MrJueKa 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, for me this is a simple and effective way of teaching, well done !!

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! We are glad to share our content with you. Have you seen our previous video on lighting metal: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLaWe5Z-kpOWYmg.html

@MrJueKa 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheSlantedLens Yes, I have, great work as well, I`ve learned a lot and another example that things can be easy if you know what to do :))

@xiomaraestevez8242 4 жыл бұрын

i was wondering what that grid looking mesh thing was for! Thanks for the tips!

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Good luck with your portrait shoots!

@quebuena111 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

@pablopavlovich 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for the info !

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! what kind of softbox lighting do you prefer?

@davenagelphoto 5 жыл бұрын

I had flash back of you studio in the brewery , watching this. Great job!

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, definitely a throwback. Thanks Dave!

@beginny4953 Жыл бұрын

great video!! thank you very much

@TheSlantedLens Жыл бұрын

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@Mr.Possums 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing thank you so much!!

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Hope you learned some good stuff!

@joep3525 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, very informative.

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment and thanks for watching!

@JessShanahan 3 жыл бұрын

My mind is blown. Thank you so much for this video.

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@donlittleton5322 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome info on softbox lighting.

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Hope you learned some good tips!

@jennimareeh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great explanations.

@TheSlantedLens Жыл бұрын

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@jessicarea1 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you found it worthwhile!

@orangetulip0 Жыл бұрын

excellent class!

@TheSlantedLens Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for your comment!

@raynoldpieterse5638 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice I'm looking for more of your videos

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

You might like more of our Laws of Light series: kzfaq.infosearch?view_as=subscriber&query=laws+of+light

@cottojn 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!

@sai_potdar 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... Thank you sir. This is better information in simple words.

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. Thank you for your comment.

@chadharrington1 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect examples! Thank-you

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Chad! Check out our other lighting videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLaWe5Z-kpOWYmg.html

@JCULLI 3 жыл бұрын

This helped me so much, thank you

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

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@CarlosCruz1988 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks For this Video!

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Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

@VaughnDoyle 4 жыл бұрын

I love your analogy with Sin City and Sense and Sensability.

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

@huldraadventures6645 3 жыл бұрын

Very easy to learn from this video

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

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@EvilDogFilmsOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

Such great useful content, thank you

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You're very welcome! Keep on clickin!

@peterkaltoft8032 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instructions, really helpful! And of course already subscribed to your channel 😉

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Peter! Happy to have you in the TSL community!

@jimcook3882 Жыл бұрын

XLNT video to understand large 36x48" Softbox, and adding a grid. THANK YOU! Now to create some art.

@TheSlantedLens Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your creative process! Keep on clickin!

@user-hk2uo5sk2f 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for everything in this passage (your interesting explanation and the angel who sitting next to you)

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. Glad you found it helpful.

@RayValdezPhotography 5 жыл бұрын

You know last week I was looking for a video like this. FINALLY!

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

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@RayValdezPhotography 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheSlantedLens A video about gels. Gridded, bare, in softboxes, and on background and backdrops. Then of course on skin.

@castielvargastv7931 5 ай бұрын

very well explained

@TheSlantedLens 5 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

@champojm Жыл бұрын

this is very helpfula and I love this channel.

@TheSlantedLens Жыл бұрын

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@smuccilicious 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

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@karmooshaphotography7416 4 жыл бұрын

Love it thnx!! Super helpful.

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@Caiogasp 2 жыл бұрын

Great review mate!

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

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@Caiogasp 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSlantedLens also just wondering if you could help me. I'm preparing a better gear for my youtube videos with a better camera, mic and a light + Softbox. The idea is to have a softbox on a 45" angle to the camera to give me a nice light in one side and shadow in the other. I want to use the grid to minimize light from going to the background as I will have different lights there. I'm only being able to find round softboxes from 80cm and up. I'm recording in a very small space in my bedroom, so the softbox will be close to me as I don't have much room. In this case, do you think a 80cm round softbox is too big or in a good size? I can't get a smaller one, it has to be 80cm or over. Will this work fine to me? Thanks a lot.

@Yanelyshm 4 жыл бұрын

amazing video !

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Appreciate your support Yanelys!

@lauraregina2402 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video

@VancouverChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Another Masterpiece

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Johnny! Keep on clickin!

@6520G 4 жыл бұрын

instantly subscribed in the first 30 seconds. I know you're going to be extremely helpful

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! You might be interested in our laws of light series: kzfaq.infosearch?view_as=subscriber&query=laws+of+light

@somdov 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen this channel but damn this was just a fantastic video I had to actually unslouch in my chair and lean forward to comment.

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@jonasferuziimages9102 4 жыл бұрын

this video is so helpful

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

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@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons 4 жыл бұрын

Really good video

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Hope you can apply some good stuff. You would like our Laws of Light series.

@jizzy2727 4 жыл бұрын

such a great video

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

@Ericagilliamsphotos 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

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@mellymel9892 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just what I needed & tell the model to get some rest lol

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. I bet she got up before the sun to get ready for the shoot.

@thalegacy6 4 жыл бұрын

2 minutes in and I'm loving this!

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

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@streetdiscreet5860 4 жыл бұрын

now I understood! Thank you !!

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@YesManNomad 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful!

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@NoSomosAmigos 4 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@WhipahSnapah 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. There are way to many videos of people just talking about soft box lighting. I don’t really understand how that helps anyone lol. Nice to actually see the effect of it.

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Thanks for your comment!

@Moses_Kanneh 4 жыл бұрын

Love these

@TheSlantedLens 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. You might enjoy the rest of our Laws of Light series!

@truthunleashed5250 11 ай бұрын

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@peterjackhandy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an easily digested demonstration, without all the waffle & frippery that usually accompanies this subject 👍

@TheSlantedLens 5 жыл бұрын

Man you are making me hungry! Thanks for watching Peter. Which softbox technique do you prefer?

@vimalneha 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent info!

@TheSlantedLens 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and keep on clickin!

@vimalneha 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSlantedLens Such clear info to visualize this vital aspect of the lighting, I downloaded this video for future reference.

@6bProductions 2 жыл бұрын

now was that so difficult? Great video - I have been waiting for this information in video for years (from all sources) should have known you had it all along.

@TheSlantedLens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!