yes! definitely,hands down the simplest way I've heard it explained! 👍

Great tutorial, just tried it and had some pretty outstanding results!

First video that pulled up and answered all my questions! Thanks!

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+josh lepik Glad it could help!

If you want completly dark photo (background) you should start with the lowest posible ISO. Lower ISO = better photo. Then you should change the f number, probably it would by f 18.

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

yes and no. Shutter Speed is key for ambient light when using flash.

great video.. loved how you explained the process :)

Thank you so much for uploading this, finally this is what I've been looking for! Great vid, subscribed

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

glad to help! Welcome to the community!

Thank you for the great tutorial. Easy to follow. Gonna try it out.

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, enjoy!

Thanks! So glad I found this video, you've explained things in a really easy to understand way.

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+Simon Davis Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video!

mixing comedy with serious work like photography working well ... thank you and its great work.

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it

@hakamsoufan

9 жыл бұрын

yes i do

Years past, this video was a massive help to me. I had been searching for how to create this kind of photo for about a year at this point and this single video gave me all the secrets I needed to create low key photos with a high amount of detail. Thanks so much for this video!!

@Eric_Rossi

Жыл бұрын

Very glad this video could help! Appreciate ya taking the time to watch!!

It's 2017 and this video is still better than many others trying to explain this. Thanks man.

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

thank you!

This is a great video and you explain it and show the camera settings perfectly. Too many tutorial videos out there just ramble on as if everyone understands this TTL flash stuff. Sometimes us noobies need to actually see exactly how its done. Thank you!

So easy to do! Thanks for sharing

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Thank you for this awesome tutorial!!! your amazing love your videos!

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Norma, your awesome for watching!

I can guarantee that each and every viewer tried doing a mad face.

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

haha

@soundpark_

6 жыл бұрын

haha....

That's kick ass! I've been trying to figure that out! that's simple and to the point!

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+L Cruz Thanks man, glad its simple. It's a cool trick!

I wish I had watched this before I did a shoot 2 weeks ago where I needed to make the background entirely dark and just see the subject. Now that I know the settings to set my camera, I will revisit this idea for the next shoot! Thanks!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

haha sorry! Glad it can help Chuck!

Hey thanks, this is actually the first video of yours that I've seen. Just what I was looking for.

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it!

One quick question for this great video, how about focusing? how are you focusing..thanks a lot!

@dailychillvibe6012

6 жыл бұрын

Dania Reichmuth they have a lot ambient light so, they don’t have any trouble with focusing. But if you were shooting at night or dark time, you can use manual focus or use light from small thing like cellphone.

I’m new to photography. What do you call the kind of Flash that you are using? And is it synced up to your camera?

This is a great tips. Thanks eye!

Great tutorial,just got myself a new speedlight so gonna try it out,cheers.

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Malcolm glad you enjoyed it. It'll work out for ya!

woah learning something new today, thank you!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Anytime, glad you could learn something new!

I will be getting the wireless trigger, but I only have a reflective umbrella - would it still work?

Your friend's eyes look amazing. I don't blame him for wanting you to take his photo. Greatness! Looking to do this in a video lol

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

I'll tell him you said that!

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Glad it could help!

Thanks for your swift response!

can we click the same type of image using a normal external flash and camera

Damn... you are amazing.... that's really awesome man...

Cool, Thanks! Looks like you guys had fun!

@Eric_Rossi

5 жыл бұрын

we did!

thank you sir for this tutorial! keep up the good work thanks again!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua!

This is what I was looking for.. Nicely explained. Thanks

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

awesome, glad to help!

Thanks Eric. I understand that the artistic effect is also obtained by placing the light source on the side of the model. If you use the flash attached to your camera you will obtain a flat, evenly exposed face. It means I need a transmitter/receiver set.

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

No problem. A good option could be this; YONGNUO RF-603N Flash Trigger Review Very easy to setup and use plus its less than 40 bucks.

My 603-n's seem to not work at all in cooler weather (under 65 degrees). Are you having any issues like that? Work fine 70 and above.

Also, how would you achieve this as a selfie? Even through canon camera app, your phone screen would be black so you would have nothing to focus on?

Very neat idea, thanks for sharing.

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Great stuff. Thanks.

Dear Eric, How about if I want to have a shallow DOF around 3.2? Get the eyes sharp but throw out the ears. Wouldn't that wide-open aperture make the background visible? Could we compensate by a higher Shutter Speed? I would assume you cannot go higher than 1/320 of a second with the Sync Flash Speed as in without flash which could go up to 1/4000 s or 1/8000 s. Thanks

Amazing how you isolate the background like that!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah its a great trick to have!

Looks so simple, cant wait to get my gear so I can try this ! and the angry face Hahahaha...

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

the angry face makes it!

Great vid, who knew it would be that simple!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, yea not too hard!

Good job, thanks for this video!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gull, appreciate it

Thanks a million!! This was a very helpful video..

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Glad it could help!

Is there a way to achieve this with a mounted flash?

Eric I need a new flash? Which one should I get and what accesories?

Can we try this with just a speedlight and a softbox? Or do you need the power of that artificial sun flash? Great tutorial though. Love these low key portraits.

Great info Eric.

Very nice and your friend is really funny. Thanks mate.

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you appreciate it!

the best explanation i have found super thanks

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+Eoin O'Callaghan glad you liked it!

Love this video but I have a question. Can you get the same sorta photo with a 60x60 soft box? Or does it have to be an umbrella with the fabric on the front? I ask cause about to buy my first soft box and trying to work out if I should go with Godox 60x60 Tulip softbox or some sorta umbrella Thanks in advance. Love your videos. They have been very helpful.

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

It can work but keep in mind different diffusers and such can block more light or spread it out more. So it can work sure.

@ArticReaper

7 жыл бұрын

Alright thank you for your speedy reply :D I really appreciate it.

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

anytime!

Very helpful with me. Thanks you and now I'm gonna to buy trigger to do this :D

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Enjoy!

I was just wondering if the same effect can be gained by using a flash gun pointed to the reflector of the umbrella? Thanks.

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

thats essentially what this is actually, just theres a diffusion in front. So that light would be a bit harder without having some diffusion but you would get a touch more brightness since its not cut down

really nice tip bro! thanks for sharing!

@Eric_Rossi

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

i needed this... you sir, have my thanks

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you found it!

Would this be a good equipment for my T3i? LimoStudio Photo Video Studio Four Light Head Continuous Lighting Softbox Boom Stand Kit with White Black Green Muslin Backdrop , AGG1459

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Sure, as long as you know what your doing any equipment can be good. But if your asking about a good background kit thats a good basic people can start with. Doesnt have anything to do with the camera.

Hi Eric, I know I won't get the same side lighting effect but I'm wondering if I can do this with a pop up flash on my 70d? I'm currently saving for a good speedlight but fancy playing around with my camera indoors while the weather is so crappy here in Scotland! I know you're a Nikon man but maybe you'll know? I tried to lock the exposure as black using AEL and FEL but as soon as I pop up the flash it becomes exposed again. Any suggestions? or is it not possible?ThanksRod

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+osiasu Yeah nah the popup flash cant do this unfortunately.

Well explained!!! thanks!

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Amparo Bargues Thank you!

amazing video. just one quick question. do i need the umbrella or is it okay to just mount the flash at distance and make do?

@StuninRub

8 жыл бұрын

+Manav Diwan THe light will be really hard without a diffuser.

Hey There! thanks for the video! Currently I use a Nikon D3200 with the built in Flash device. Will I still get the same effect? Is there any hint for such a case? Thanks!

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

Sadly no

what brand/model of flash did you use? and also what's the name of the small thing you attached to the camera? pictures with dark background are my favorite and as a beginner i want to buy all this accessories to learn and also to try this thenique but on monochrome mode.

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+elton ribeiro This was the Nikon SB800 flash. The thing you saw was the wireless flash system, the Yongnuo RF 603's so I can use the flash off camera

Can this effect be done without a flash and maybe just a light from a lamp or something similar or the flash that pops up from the camera?

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Needs to be BRIGHT light or something with a lot of power. The on camera flash will not work though.

So how come when my speedlight in not mounted onto my camera (When I'm trying to do it from an angle) it doesn't work, but when it's mounted on my camera it works? + it only works with a black backdrop behind. What's the go?

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

I am not sure lol. What settings are you using off camera?

What camera strap are you using?

Hello, I’m following all your steps it worked until I upped my iso, I’m not using a soft box I was trying to use umbrella but wasnt lighting the face, until I use direct flashlight(godox) idk why light isn’t reflecting I’m using 24mm zoom in my flash

@Eric_Rossi

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure exactly changed for you since it was working at one point and if anything raising the ISO makes it easier. But what af metering are you using, flash power etc?

awesome video Eric. I have a question tho. Would I be able to do this without an umbrella? meaning I'd have the nikon sb flash attached to the camera.

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+sergio clavel you dont really need the umbrella but you do have to get the flash off camera.

Them pictures are so vibrant and sharp. Was they edited. And can i get this affect using my d7100, what lens would give me that sharpness on my dx camera?

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+Connor Moore thank you, you dont need much really just the strong flash

@ConaMooreDesigns

8 жыл бұрын

They was like that before he used the flash. I'm gunna get the 50mm 1.4, looks really nice

Very good stuff bro, one question though, is there any big difference in terms of different brands of off camera flashes? Does it even matter what flash is used?

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Overall it doesnt matter. Just need a lot of power or light to pull this off.

great job sir. is Nikon d5300 works for this job? what lightning you are using please?

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+Mustafa Al-shammary sure any dslr can do it, but as stated in the video it needs to be off camera flash

Excellent!!! Thanks Dude... :D

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it man

I really like this skill

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+IGS FILMS Inc. thank you!

I was shooting this technique in the house the other evening. One thing you didn't mention was that the subject to background distance. It doesn't work as described if your subject is right up against the background. I found at least inside about 6ft is the minimum distance from subject to background as long as light isn't spilling from your gear to get the desired results. I've been using the yn560 III flashes (I have 3) with the 560-TX controller on the canon 60D it also works on my Pentax K30. The combination is extremely reliable, the only problem I've ever had is when I didn't turn on the 560-TX it took me 5 minutes to figure out my stupidity. I love not having to go to the flash to adjust the Power, turning on and off groups, or flash zoom all can be done from the 560-TX. One question I have is about your brolly. Mine has a very short shaft and yours seems to be longer which I'd find useful could you tell me the brand or where you picked it up? Thanks for your time and effort it's much appreciated.

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I picked it up from a store a few years ago in Pennsylvania. I dont think its made anymore. It was a Promaster umbrella diffuser.

are you using f/32 after you took a shot at f/18 as you are saying n the video at the time 2:59mins ? or is it f/22? thanks

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+Tomas Kocis f/32, maxed out on the Nikon 60mm

i own a nikon D3200, can i do it with inbuilt flash ? not exactly same like urs but somewhere near to urs ?

@DonovanJamesOfficial

8 жыл бұрын

no you need to get a wireless flash trigger

good job! well played!

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Cool video! I've learned from it ;^P thank you!

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

My Canon flash with HSS got stolen. I was wondering if I could get this using some Aileen bees with a 5D Shutter 250 max

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Probably going to be easy since your using a strobe over a dslr flash, since you can get more power. So yup still works basically the same

Hey Eric, thanks for this awesome technique tutorial. I was always wondering how other photographers managed to pull it off. I got a question though. What would you recommend as a substitute for a reflector? Maybe just the regular flash mounted on the camera and bounce off the ceiling? Or having someone hold my flash and I can set it to slave and have them point the flash where I want?

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Have you seen my dollar store photography video? Just a simple white foam board or white cardboard could suit very well. Really anything solid and white.

@seansdfilms

10 жыл бұрын

***** Alright. Thanks Eric. I just did a little test shots with a random coffee can and just held my flash at a different angle and followed your steps. Though the backdrop isn't completely black since I'm in a confined space, the background is definitely dark and with post editing, I can make it fully dark but when I get out on the field in an open area, I wont need to post edit to make it completely dark. Your tutorial really helped. Thanks!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Seanny D So glad it worked out for you! Yeah it's not so bad after you give it a go.

can I shoot the same like dis without using the flash light without the stand?I mean if I use the speed flash light in the camera not in the stand can I still shoot dark?

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

You can not get the look, you can get most of the power but wouldnt look the best. Give it a try, off camera flash and diffusion is pretty must essential

Eric this was extremely helpful! Is there a way to achieve the same results without a softbox?Thanks and keep up the good work!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Irene! Yup I just prefer softer light, thats why I used one. You can use a flash bare no problem. Just harsher light.

I'm a beginner. Would this work with a strobe or a softbox? I don't have that sort of flash with the umbrella. Thank you.

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Hey yes it would. Since the strobe is more powerful you wouldnt have to use as much power over a speedlight. Yup it will work fine.

@salvadormarley

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

Hello my friend!!!If I want to use this for a whole body portrait(with lighting from one side),do I need a very strong flash? I have a Metz 52 AF-1 (GN:52)...Would this be OK outdoors? Thank you very much!!!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Hey! Well this techinique is really good for outdoors. The issue is power from a speedlight/flash. Maybe if you have two flashes to light the body it could work. A strobe would probably be best.

@nick2var

10 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you very much!!:)

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Nik Var Anytime!

5:54 "Get really fuckin' tough." Omg, I'm dying!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Hey ya gotta do what you gotta do lol

I am actually planning on trying it with some of my horses this weekend...hope it'll work. :)

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

good luck! be careful with the flash though, horses get figgity

@CanonWarhorse

8 жыл бұрын

+Eric Rossi on I know. I have been working with them since I was 5 :) Equine Photography is pretty much all I do.

@CanonWarhorse

8 жыл бұрын

+Eric Rossi I'll start with the clydesdale. Nothing phases her.

I've got a canon 70d, a 50mm f/1.8 and a canon 430ex ii flash. My camera settings are 1/200 shutter speed, f/22 aperture (which is as dark as I can go) and ISO 100. The background is still not completely black after adding the flash. I've had the flash as low as 1/32 and as high as 1/1. Is there something that may be doing wrong or could there be an issue with my inability to go darker with my aperture?

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

+PJurmaine Productions Hmm it seems like you are doing it right, maybe the flash isnt strong enough on the 430 even on 1/1 not sure without using that setup. Is it 90-95% blacked out though?

@pjurmaineproductions841

8 жыл бұрын

+Eric Rossi Yes. I'd say it's about 90% blacked out. Just trying to figure out what would be my next step to get it fully black. I'm wondering if it's the lens or flash itself that is restricting me. Thanks for the prompt response.

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

If anything, just edit it out in editing. Since you mainly have it, its not much left to do.

Hi Eric, since low key subjects are suppose to be properly exposed, how do you go about doing so? Whenever I try this trick, I'm told that my images are underexposed...

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean. My subject for the look is exposed how I wanted. Maybe your not using enough flash power?

What flash stand is that Eric? I'm looking at getting one soon..

Good job dude. I like.

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Your model is a good sport lol. I've had the problem of people not wanting to model

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

Only because he's a best friend lol it's very tough to get a model now a days

Sweet tip

Great video. Really helpfull. Thanks :)

@Eric_Rossi

7 жыл бұрын

very welcome!

Thanks Eric. You have explained very well. Unfortunately I am missing something here. I have tried using 77D canon50mm 1.8 on f22 with Ettl speedlight. Its coming jet black too when shooting without the flash but the movement I use the flash I get ambient colors :(. Please suggest me what I am doing incorrect.

@Eric_Rossi

5 жыл бұрын

Correct, without the flash as shown it should be pure black. The point is to have the flash bright to expose for it. Are you using the flash on camera?

@nitin110377

5 жыл бұрын

@@Eric_Rossi Yes, I am using off camera flash but on ETTL mode. I guess not using it on manual mode could be issue.

@Eric_Rossi

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, ttl is too automatic for the drastic situation.

@nitin110377

5 жыл бұрын

@@Eric_Rossi Thanks much for your prompt reply.

also is the camera flash on when you take the pic or do u just use the studio light

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Nope, no flash on the camera for this. Because I use those radio triggers

Thanks Brent.

My settings are 1/200s, ISO 200 and f22, but i can't get the effect. I went to menu on my D90 and flash shutter speed can be set to 1/60s, not below that(sb-800). Any tips for me ?

@StefanGnR95

8 жыл бұрын

Main fact i didn't say is that minimun f on my lens is 22.

@StuninRub

8 жыл бұрын

+californication get a ND filter, 2-4 stop should be sufficient, unless you get a HSS strobe f/22 won't be enough.

Well done!

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben!

can this be done in a studio I only have a white wall and wud like to turn the wall black as well

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

This can be done anywhere really. The easiest way to make sure it will work is to have a background that doesnt have a lot of light on it.

Can this be done with the YN 565Ex Speedlite , the Speedlite must be off camera

@Eric_Rossi

8 жыл бұрын

Correct it must be off camera and yes, using anything that can have HSS, will work much easier

Thankyou great tips!! :)

@Eric_Rossi

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather!

So I basically just have a Nikon D3100 with a 18-55mm lense. I dont have any flashes (for now), a 5 in 1 reflector and a tripod its pretty much all I have. Any tips of what kind of equipment i need or idea of how i can get almost the same result? PS: Low budget :(

@Eric_Rossi

9 жыл бұрын

Yanira Perez Unfortunately you need either a SUPER bright light or a flash to achieve this effect.

@ShinichiGurl

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent tutorial! You just saved me from buying a backdrop. Thanks a bunch!

@Eric_Rossi

5 жыл бұрын

glad to help!