5 minutes video that gave me so much information compared to the numerous and lenghty video on the same subject that fails to deliver. Thank you Jason for this clear and concise video!

Thank you very much for doing this. Showing what you see on the camera and your explanations really sets you above others!!

I really like the way the off camera flash is used here, it enhances the image, being outdoors but still looking natural - quite often it's not used like that, which isn't a style I like.

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes sometimes it can look too ‘flashy’. Thanks for leaving a comment as well!

@MohondhaY

Жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly what I thought when I saw the thumbnail.

@emedina73

7 ай бұрын

I prefer using this method because there are times when natural lighting can look flat and unappealing. This is when off camera flash can add soft pleasant lighting as well as dimension to your subject.

@playinlikejimi

4 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more. One of the biggest culprits I see is sunsets in the background with an over powered light at a completely different direction than the sun. This is a great example of what I like seeing with a flash and what I'd like to learn.

And just in case anyone was wondering why you can only adjust aperture/iso to effect brightness of flash in image exposure is because the flash pulse duration is much faster than any shutter speed you'd be using, so the added flash light pulse is like 1/20,000 of a second and is "done" long before your 1/200, 1/2000 etc shutter is done. That's also why most pro cameras give you the choice of first or second curtain flash sync, so it either fires when the shutter first opens, or fires just before the shutter closes...or in the case of high speed sync, the flash fires several times to match up with the Rolling readout of your imager, which is also why ultimate flash power is reduced in high speed sync since the flash can't fire its full power in such rapid progression it needs for the HSS.

I’ve come across so many videos on exposure for off camera flash and I wish I had come across your video first sir. This was the easiest to understand. Thank you for your video.

Simple tips like this is what everyone remembers for life!

This was such a helpful video and in only 5 min! I, too, was changing my flash settings and my camera settings. Now I have to find a model and practice. Thank you!

Very informative and straight to the point. Great work! Thank you for the video.

One of the very best demos on how to do OCF!

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The most simplest explanation ever. Thank you!!!

@J.Allen_Photography

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I cannot wait to switch to mirrorless, I swear! Plus I lost my Sekonic lightmeter, and this video relieved me of quite a bit of stress. I really like no measuring approach! Keep it simple, and effective!!

Sheesh. You made that so simple. Can't wait to start using off camera flash!

You are so easy to learn from, thank you Jason 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

You made this so easy to comprehend. Thanks for doing this

Your simplistic approach was exactly what I needed...

@medievil2

Ай бұрын

that's exactly what I said. simple yet full of information .

love love love this video. thx

First time I can understand how to use off light ,thank you

Quick fast and full of great information. Ty

Thank you !! Im more of a videographer and Im beginning photo shoots and this was simple enought to catch on !

Thank you. Thorough and straightforward

Such a simple and excellent video thank you❤

I really like how you explain each an every step. Thank you at least I have learned something new

I appreciate you Man..thanks for sharing your talent..God bless you

Nicely demonstrated & so simple. Thanks

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you for watching and commenting also!

learnt alot.. You explain everything very easily. Thanks bunch

ugh, beautiful! Team OCF!

Thank you for the guidance ❤️ very detail! Much insight

thank you you helped me learning something new today

Thanks for this Jason

Glad I found this channel

Love this video!

O seu canal é ouro ! Hi, from Brazil!

Thank you.. very simple to understand..

That’s was extremely helpful. Thank you for making it easy to understand. I just subscribed! 😊

I love it!

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vernon!

Thank you for the tips.

This really helped me. I appreciate this

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

Thanks! Just got my first off camera flash unit AD100pro and trying to figure out on using it. This video really helped me 👍

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

So awesome. Good luck and I’m glad I could help!!!

Great tutorial! Thank you

Thank you for the video, very helpful!

Excellent content!❤

So nicely explained I dont subscribe anyone usually but now i am your subscriber!

First time watching one of your videos and I can appreciate your knowledge. Great as it was right to the point and no fluff. Love it!! I liked and subbed now, my friend.

@J.Allen_Photography

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Birds up! Nice video.

awesome video. thanks for the tip

Good job!!! Good information and to the point!!! Ps Beautiful young lady!😊

Thank you so much for this ! It really helped me out today :)

@J.Allen_Photography

10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear!!!

Gotta love the off camera flash even though I’m a natural light photographer first. 😅 Nice video! Keep at it! 👍🏽💯💯

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

There is definitely a time and place for both. I just prefer the look of my OCF to natty.

Great video!

ill be honest I was skeptical in learning something new, with that said, I've been shooting 18 yrs and I just realized I shoot with the flash and I change the settings on my camera to compensate rather than changing the power of the flash like you showed in the video. The issue is that I shoot ETTL and you know how that goes, ill be shooting manual flash going forward!

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow!!! I’m sure you’ve made it work for you! Thanks for watching and commenting. Truly appreciate it!

really good vidéo ! thank you !

Hey, great video. Awesome suggestions on controlling ambient light. Maybe something to add for newbies. I believe you're shooting HSS, in order to get your shutter speed up to 1/2000. Another option, if it's a bright sunny day is an ND filter. Last thing you might mention for beginning photographers is communication with their subjects. For many people, those starter test shots are critical, but they can add tension or confusion if your subject doesn't understand the process. Great content! Love the tutorial. Cheers.

Great tips and just subscribed. 👍🏽👍🏽

great video

Thank you sir....I'm a beginner so I learnt a lot of stuff 🔥

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

Run-N-Gun version: I use an AD200 without modifier on a Manfrotto Alu Ranker Air-Cushioned Light Stand with my Sony a7rIII. Your C-stand, with AD600 weights a ton for moving around quickly. Plus, that modifier is difficult to manage if there are any wind gusts. I also have an assistant to manage the light if budget allows. In a 90-minute session, I get many locations and poses before the models get cold, hot or just burn out. If BG scene is epic, my aperture is around f8. Normally for couples; f4. [settings: AP, 1/250 min SS, auto ISO. Chimp for quick flash power test at each location.] Always shoot in shade or no sun on face. Rinse and repeat. If more BG bokeh needed or darkened, it can be added in LR and PS with subject select masking. Your setup is great for controlled settings with limited venues and ideal conditions.

@karikaru

6 ай бұрын

I'm just starting out in strobe photography with a v860iii and x2t trigger. I know I'll have to get a lot closer with my flash especially if I'm shooting outside, but how would you recommend setting up with that? Is it worth it getting a stand and softbox for that small of a flash? (Softbox would just be for indoor since I'm guessing the v860iii would already be having a hard time in any sort of bright outdoor conditions)

@J.Allen_Photography

6 ай бұрын

@karikaru softbox will always help soften the light. If you’re really wanting to get into ocf, you’ll quickly outgrow that speed light. So buy a good stand and softbox that you can grow into.

Nice tip! Good video :)

And if you don't want to use high speed sync you can use variable nd's too on the lens to keep within your standard flash sync speed, many paths to great shots! Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Definitely. I never have luck with ND filters. My photos always are soft! I’m probably buying cheap NDs.

@whiterock1865

Жыл бұрын

@@J.Allen_Photography Yeah, I bought the NISI variable for my 28-70 f/2 and it was $249 for the 95mm, no softness or color shift that I noticed. But short of using strobe, it allows you to keep the wide aperture in bright sunlight to take full advantage of that beautiful 85mm f/1.2 you're using. Sorry off topic, do you notice much of a power drop with the godox in high speed? Has it ever been an issue?

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

@@whiterock1865 I haven’t noticed a power drop. Then again, it’s all I really use so I don’t have anything else really to compare. Maybe I just need to spend the big $$ and get a good ND. I guess I think a $90 ND should be good. But I never have any luck. Plus, I like my work flow so spending money on an ND really isn’t that important to me.

@whiterock1865

Жыл бұрын

@@J.Allen_Photography Yes! Clearly from the quality of your work, its not a problem! ;)

@oxxxeee

9 ай бұрын

HSS is not an issue with current flashes. ND filters turn a $2K lens into a $200 lens

please do a beginner video on using a flash for the first time...the common mistakes, best practice, etc. like a dummy guide of some sort. pleeeeeeeease

Great Video!

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you!

Plain and simple, new subscriber here.

@J.Allen_Photography

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good One!.................................

Thanks for the video. I would have used another focal length, like 35mm for this shoot tho… there was a part when you zoomed in where this lens shined.

Well done, sir👌🏾👍🏾

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kennlw5

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, great work sir keep them coming. I’m in San Antonio also.👍🏾

She is beautiful!

@The1realro

8 ай бұрын

Heard the accent too I was like ayeee haha so sweet

I feel like even though her face is more lit that she doesn't stand out from the back ground anymore than the flat natural lighting scenario. Perhaps its a matter of taste, but I feel like the better approach to OCF is to make the exposure for the back ground darker. Regardless good explanation

@Jovonxr

Ай бұрын

The whole point is the light her face. You don’t use a flash to make us subject stand out. You use it to light the subject.

@mchwmedia

Ай бұрын

it's rather to fill the shadows on the subject, but I personally also prefer a darker background

We love Maddie

Good video 📸

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Lovely guy and very easy so easy to understand!

Thanks bro

Great, simple explanation. Loved it! However, what about white balance? I've watched a lot of videos on this topic and none have mentioned how to get proper white bal. Aren't we working with two different temperatures? What's the best setting?

My english is not the best, but i understand it ❤ good Videos, good works

Do simple flashes such as attaching a godox 860ii ( believe it’s called or the v1s ) work outside as well behind a softbox? Or is it necessary to purchased a bigger power light

thanks man

Maddie is phenomenal. 😎

@vidademikey9790

11 ай бұрын

So hot.

the most effective and fast method. adjust background to desired look on the camera screen what I never thought that technic and then adjust flash to desired power and look.

@J.Allen_Photography

10 ай бұрын

Exactly!

Thanks for tip amazing

@J.Allen_Photography

9 ай бұрын

No problem!

I really like how you explain each and every step very easy. Thank you -🌹 your lens details pls.🙏

Informative and concise, great work. Maybe you can help me with a couple of questions, my Canon R5 has exposure simulation, when dialing in the ambient light, do I turn off exp sim? If I have to turn the exp sim off, do I turn it on before I take the final shot? Thanks again.

@J.Allen_Photography

10 ай бұрын

Let me just check my camera before answering you. I have it set but it’s been a minute since doing it.

sweeet thx u

Thank you

@J.Allen_Photography

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome

Every helpful.

Great tutorial! Which trigger are you using?

Thanks a lot Please share editing lightroom tutorials also

I just watched your video & became a subscriber...

@J.Allen_Photography

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

What kind of flash would you recommend for a casual user. I've had my eye on Godox AD200,400,600 variants just as a starter flash.

🔥🙏🏾

Jason, I’m always going back to your videos for the learning process of HSS. Question on your auto focus. I noticed what looked like to me 2 arrows on the top and bottom of her head in this video. Can you explain? I just use eye detection. Any info is helpful.

She is so pretty

Amazing video, Mr J Allen 👏🏽. I have been dreading to acquire my first flash, but you just inspired me so much. What would you suggest between the AD400PRO, AD600BM and AD600PRO for anyone looking for a flash that is future-proof and on a budget?

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

You cannot go wrong with the AD600BM. I’ve been using it for about 4/5 years and they are amazing. I don’t and haven’t used the pro models, maybe I should try to see if they are worth the extra cost to me. If you wait till thanksgiving timeframe, you can find the 600BM for about $350. Or go with an AD200! Super friendly to the budget!

@namediramaboea9634

Жыл бұрын

@J.Allen_Photography Thank you. Will be waiting. The pricing difference between South Africa 🇿🇦 (where I live) is double the amount you pay in the USA 🇺🇸 because here the 600BM is R13 000 minimum which translates to about $700 USD...

Sir, whether using the Godox AKR1 kit better than using a softbox?

Great video! What do you do if you are Inside in a living room with very weak ambient lighting where you cannot get camera settings to expose the background? Even with adding additional ambient lighting and even a modeling light, it still requires the light from the flash to be able to expose the background to prevent having to set shutter speed at a 2 second exposure

@J.Allen_Photography

9 ай бұрын

Bump up your iso. I try to keep as low as possible, but to keep the flash from looking flashy, bump that ISO.

with the newer canon cameras isnt the setting a little different ? I hear with the flash on you have that flash compensation that make the look of the shot differently from when the flash is turned off. which camera you use

Well Done ... new subscriber

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for subscribing!!!

You use canon true? Which flash? Godox? With my the r5 and godox ad 400 doesn’t work the high speed sincro

Just found your channel and I'm loving it! Do you do any mentoring or education? Just wondering.

Nice explanation. At what distance does the softbox not make the light softer and just using bare bulb with a reflector is the same? Just curious because some don't have the power of the 600w/s strobe but could still get away with lower power if the softbox wasn't needed. Thanks!

Just subscribed. I like that you show how you set up everything. Great work. I noticed that you had your shutter at 1/2000. Like you mentioned in the video, would have preferred to lower the shutter to get more light in the picture or just increase the flash power. I'm assuming you kept it at 1/2000 because that was the correct exposure before you used the flash. Should we get the exposure correct before using the flash and then just use the flash power to the get look that we want.

@jasonbodden8816

Жыл бұрын

You need to get the exposure of your background the brightness you want it before you even turn on the flash. Then you dial in the amount of flash you want on your subject. A picture using flash has 2 exposures - the ambient light exposure and the flash exposure on your subject. You're just figuring out your ambient light first then adding your flash on your subject :)

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely what @jasonbodden8816 said! Get your exposure for ambient lighting first. For this setting, 1/2000s was the proper setting for my ambient. Then power on the flash and adjust the exposure on your subject. Again, Jason said it best, two exposures in this image...on my background and on my subject.

@luckyprice4548

6 ай бұрын

Haleluya...finally.....I understand...thank you soo much...keep up the good work and God bless❤

Great work Jason! Liked and subbed! Where are you located?

@J.Allen_Photography

Жыл бұрын

This wan at the historic market square in San Antonio