Unlock the Power of Optical Snoots and Take Your Lighting to the Next Level

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This is the ultimate guide to mastering optical snoots! For the past five years, I've used multiple optical snoots, and today, I'm excited to share my knowledge with you. Join me as we dive into the fascinating realm of this specialty modifier that allows you to project light with precision onto any surface.
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In this video, I'll introduce you to optical snoots, their origins, and where you can purchase them, including top picks from Westcott and Paul C. Buff. Then, get ready to explore four ways you can use an optical spot in your work as I break down nine stunning lighting setups with both flash and constant light.
We’ll explore creative techniques to enhance your photography. From creating dramatic shafts of light to adding depth and dimension to your images, the possibilities are endless with these powerful tools.
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Snoots and haze
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Nanlite Forza 60C RGBLAC LED Spot Light
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Elinchrom Maxi Reflector 40cm - Silver
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Elinchrom 8.3" Standard Reflector with 30 Degree Grid
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Camera
Canon EOS R5
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Canon BG-R10
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Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.0
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Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM
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Video
Canon Cinema EOS C70
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Nanlite FS-150 AC LED Monolight
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
03:45 - Contious Option
04:20 - Considerations
06:06 - Flash Duration
06:48 - Smokin Hot
07:51 - Focal Legnth
09:53 - Snoot Snoot
10:08 - Adding Depth
13:19 - Retouching
13:51 - Snoot-y Detective
14:50 - Creating shafts of light
16:12 - The Blue Vampire
17:25 - Match the gobo with the styling
18:26 - Shafts of light on the background
21:08 - In conclusion

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@SusanneGeert 3 ай бұрын

So many great ideas John - I have saved this video to come back and rewatch again for further inspiration 🙌 I am a food / product / branding portraits photographer and I have had the Godox SA-P1 + SA-17 projecter/optical snoot for a year or so now. I use it quite often for food + product images (typically either with leaves and blinds gobos) and absolutely love the results. Seeing your video makes me want to start using it also for my branding portraits. Thanks again so much for your inspiration (as always a win til visit your KZfaq Channel John ☺)

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I totally get using it for product shots and portraits. I should have mentioned that too. As always thanks for watching!

@firat.tas.photographer 3 ай бұрын

I recently bought optical snoot and used it on a shoot yesterday. Such a good coincidence☺. Brand and model: Ambitful Al-16. It has a 16mm lens on it, but I couldn't get the result I wanted. Maybe it's because I'm a newbie 😃 I'll watch your video again to learn new techniques. Thank you for the wonderful sharing. Greetings from Istanbul 🤓

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for your complements! I am sure you’ll get the hang of it. 😊

@j4n0sp 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos and the behind the scenes, very inspirational. Thanks for sharing!

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you like them!

@dab7963 Ай бұрын

I purchased the Godox BFP for flash. It includes an 85 mm lens and the head rotated so you do not have to keep taking out and putting back the gobo to get it to sit the way you would like. I also purchased the 65 mm lens which is better for backgrounds. For constant light I use on amaran C300 light and their Amaran Spotlight SE. It is also good but I prefer the Godox unit. They also make a Godox version for LED lights.

@JohnGress Ай бұрын

Thanks. I should have mentioned that mine rotates too.

@thanhhuuvu2617 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for such great tutorial John. Recently joined a group of friend to have access to studio regularly and also purchased an optical snoot to practice. Hope to see you back in Los Angeles again soon for another workshop.

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Thanks and congratulations! I hope to see you soon.

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Than and congratulations! I hope to see you again soon.

@VALERYAN581 3 ай бұрын

i diy one from old lens and pvc pipe,you can also make haze with the smoke machine, close the windows, A.C.,doors,give a little smoke, spread it with a cardboard and wait for it to settle

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Nice! I could see that working!

@jclcreativephotovideo 3 ай бұрын

Interesting results, I have not had the same issue with needing high power to make up for light loss. Since these are lenses vs just cutting the light into shape like a basic snoot, it tends to concentrate the light and not lose much. I use the Godox ones and I find that an AD200 or a 60W LED are both plenty of power. But I also don't try to overpower the key light with this, it's more of a subtle accent in most cases.

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Cool. Good to know. For close ups 200 would be more than enough as a main light too.

@tbenitezes 3 ай бұрын

Hi John! I’ve watched many of your videos and this is another “must see and save”. One question. I own one of the generic snoots, and as you mention, it really cuts a lot of light/power. I was wondering what if the frosted crystal is removed. Since it would mean breaking it, I wanted to know if you (or anyone else) had done so. Thanks

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Good question. It does seem like that would help. But then I think maybe there is a reason it’s there.

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Neopulse00 3 ай бұрын

20:45 - There's a "Rosco V-Hazer, 240v" on Adorama that Lindsay uses that she recommends and it's far cheaper. It produces haze though and not a thick fog or anything of that degree.

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Oh that’s great to know! I’ll check it out.

@felipeopazomusic 2 ай бұрын

If you want a cheaper but still pretty great option, check out the Antari Fazer, it’s supposed to be a mixture of a fog and haze machine, but to be honest, it works just like a haze machine for me, uses water based liquid (which is safe for actors/models/singers), well constructed and well priced. I believe Antari is a well recognized brand in the DJ/show space, so it’s not just a cheap unit.

@micknificent 3 ай бұрын

7:26 I like to add, use your Canon lenses at your own risk. It’s possible that the heat from the concentrated light can burn the aperture blades inside the lenses. I read it somewhere. If I’m wrong don’t hesitate to correct me.

@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын

Oh! Well my halogen modeling lamp did melt the plastic back of my nifty 50 which proceeded to fall off.