Umbrellas are THE most under appreciated lighting instruments- cheap, lightweight, portable, quick - I think manufacturers don't make any $$ off of umbrellas so they are not 'pushed' to reviewers! Compare a 7 foot umbrella to the size/weight/cost/time of an octa/softbox! The only advantage of the bigger instruments is a better control of spill and grids IMHO.

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

you're exactly right! and I will say, that spill control can be super helpful as you can see in some of my examples but honestly, I think when it comes down to it, the quality of light is so much softer that I'm fine with having to throw up some negative if needed

I saw this technique from you on Instagram which actually made me add this modifier in my cart! Been using a lantern for quite some time now but I think it's time to try this one out! Thanks man! 🙌🏻

This is great. I think most set work is incredibly inefficient and needlessly time consuming. I love hacks like this.

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

ayy thank you so much! I seriously love hacks like this so much especially in one-man-band scenarios

This was super useful. Not only does it save time, it also makes sense in the spaces where most of us work. Thank you!

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

ayyy heck yeah! I love hearing that! Thanks so much for watching!

im a big fan of your work ed

@edwardcrockett

5 күн бұрын

Wow thank you so much! 🥹

THIS is sexy. Big light sources for the win.

@edwardcrockett

16 күн бұрын

ayyyy you bet! gotta love big lighting sources!

The 3 minute mark just made me a sub... I'm going to have to use that line for my next video lol

@edwardcrockett

3 күн бұрын

Wait what did I say?! Don’t even remember😂😂

@edwardcrockett

3 күн бұрын

But also thank you for subbing!🙏🏼🙏🏼

@EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach

3 күн бұрын

@@edwardcrockett that fake out about the sponsor. Gonna have to … umm borrow that for my next video lol 😂

I’m def saving this for later Also extra props to your thumbnail and intro bit 💯 love the goin-all-in feel

@edwardcrockett

17 күн бұрын

Yooo I appreciate that! And haha I just thought, how ridiculous can I made this?😂

Okay this is great value! My light already had the umbrella hole, and I had an old umbrella laying around that I thought was useless and had put away. It looks great!! Thanks

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

heck yeah! I'm so hyped to hear that this was helpful to you! lemme know if there is anything you are looking to learn and if I can make a video about it, I will!

I wish I had seen this before. You're amazing, and I loved this format of content. I'm in a challenge to make films every day for KZread. It will be difficult because of the time it takes to set up, but when I can, I will definitely apply what you taught.

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

you're so kind! and that is seriously wild challenge but you got this!

The main reason a booklight is called a booklight is the angle of the bounce is different from the direction the 2nd diffusion is pointed towards. That's the book. You just diffused an umbrella. Which is a good, quick, diffused light source, which should open a discussion about photo techniques vs film techniques especially as COB Monolight-style LEDs become an indie film standard. But that's not what you did here.

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

fair point and I appreciate the feedback for sure. I think that this technique get's you 80% there as what a book like will get you without some of the specific characteristics that come with the angle of diffusion which is why I use it so heavily! thanks a ton for watching and commenting! I always appreciate the feedback!

@ImperiousImages

19 күн бұрын

Well said @djrt8179. This is essentially photography portrait techniques applied to cinema. Great video nonetheless

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

@@ImperiousImages preciate that!

this diffusion is amazing!

@edwardcrockett

18 күн бұрын

thanks a ton bro!

looks awesome man! quick question, on most of my softboxes I just leave the grid on there. How would I work with this setup to avoid spillage in smaller spaces? Thanks!

@edwardcrockett

14 күн бұрын

Yeah sooo this set up is very spillage prone! You’ll have to cut it with flags or furniture blankets to minimize the spill🥵

@ChrisFlores22

14 күн бұрын

@@edwardcrockett yeah I figured. So probably safe to not sell off my soft boxes yet huh? lol I did buy 2 umbrellas using your links though. I’ve been after the soft light look and I’ve been using a light with a soft box & grid and then a 5 in 1diffuser in front of that but it requires more stands and isn’t the most elegant setup lol I’m excited to try this out

Love the greens, love the color tones, and you got an awesome voice and presentation. So get to the next video :D

@edwardcrockett

17 күн бұрын

Wowwww thank you so much!🙏🏼

dude! this is sick!! I'm going to have to pick one of these up!

@edwardcrockett

18 күн бұрын

Heck yeah! do it! Thanks a ton for watching Chris!

I'm gonna get you a steamer for Christmas!! Nice video buddy!!

@edwardcrockett

17 күн бұрын

Haha shirt a little wrinkly?

very clever hack, mate. I dig the "corner shot" (sounds like im playing pool lol) I don't mind these sorts of "half hacks" because any savings we can find in our schedule is worth going for.

@edwardcrockett

18 күн бұрын

ayy i appreciate that Nick! I love them too! Just little tricks that make things easier or more efficient are so worth it!

How exactely would you use the griphead? Griphead on the stand, umbrella in the griphead. What would you do with your light? On another stand?

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

yeah or you could use a super clamp attached to the yoke of the light, then a baby pin to the grip head and then the grip head to the umbrella

How many actual stops of light did you lose with the double diffusion?

@edwardcrockett

17 күн бұрын

Honestly I have not measured that 🤔

Bro! How was I not subscribed!?!?! Love book lights, I always feel the need for a 1200 with unbleached though.

@edwardcrockett

17 күн бұрын

Ayyyy my guy! What’s good! Unbleached muslin is the way unless you have no time and no people😂

Still trying to figure out how I'd set this up well on my GVM 500B Pro (built just like Aputure). How'd you go about this?

@edwardcrockett

10 күн бұрын

I'd use a super clamp on the yoke of the light, into a baby pin and grip head on that. Then you could run the umbrella into the smallest hole on the grip head. I think that should work! sorry I didn't include that in the video!

@andrewstonephotography

10 күн бұрын

@@edwardcrockett I appreciate it man! I'll have to try it out :)

where did you find the diffusion with the cinched cut out in the middle?

@edwardcrockett

5 күн бұрын

in most cases it comes with the umbrella!

@VideographyAtLC

5 күн бұрын

@@edwardcrockett oh nice, thanks!

out of topic but what watch is that? Looks great on you

@edwardcrockett

7 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏🏼 it’s a Casio! I don’t know the exact model name!

Edward when's the Beginner's guide to Divinci Editing tutorial is coming??????You said you will make the video in the future. It's been 8 months.

@edwardcrockett

14 күн бұрын

Yo so sorry! Time got away from me! Buttt I’m filming it this week!

@Spideryder

13 күн бұрын

@@edwardcrockett can't wait.

2:54 thank you haha

👌👌👌

Sick vid, and great idea, a very well earned a sub from me

@edwardcrockett

16 күн бұрын

wowwww thank you so much!!

Somebody should be sponsoring you! Good stuff 👌

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

lol you’re too kind! 🙏🏼 thanks for watching though for real!

link to umbrella?

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

Just linked it in the description! Sorry about that

awesome tip! thanks for sharing :))

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

Ayyy you bet! Thank you so much for watching!!

Yeah book lighting is too time consuming for what's only an appreciable amount of softness.

@edwardcrockett

16 күн бұрын

I totally agree! got a shoot next week where I'm going to use this technique!

thank you for the video!

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

ayyy you bet! thank you a ton for watching!!

360 for pov filming?

@griffin.fulton

19 күн бұрын

nvm mouth cam mode

@darrencoates

19 күн бұрын

What’s an nvm?

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

@@griffin.fulton haha yeah mouth cam was wild

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

@@griffin.fulton might have to do 360 next time

@ekphotography

17 күн бұрын

@@edwardcrockett what camera was tat? never seen one

What rolling light stand are you using? model name?

@edwardcrockett

19 күн бұрын

just linked it in the description! sorry I forgot to do that!