Which softbox do you think looks best?

@jhoang861

2 жыл бұрын

i agree…the parabolic 👍

@GordonMoat

Жыл бұрын

Chinese lantern gives a nice soft light with even modeling.

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@rogeliorogel8690

Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, love how straight to the point the video is. Do you have a list of the brands or models you used?

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was listed in the description! Ill fix it soon!

finally someone who actually shows how these things work instead of just talking about the theory without a chance of checking it. Beautifully as well!

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Floris!🙏🏼

Between your voice and the music in the background, I am considering listening to this every day after work as it was extremely relaxing and de-stressing :)

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

That is among the most appreciated comments on this video. Cheers man!

The vid is so kind and gentle. Truly all I needed to know in 3mins+

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man! Glad you liked it

These are the kind of videos that YT needs! Thanks! Loved it

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you say this man! I will make more of these :-)

3:47 + straight to the point = perfect!

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@daslolo

2 жыл бұрын

something I discovered that you should review: use a reflective umbrella or a soft box without the diffuser: it gives a very interesting mix of soft and shiny

Thank you so much for this video. As someone shooting on a BMPCC, it was incredibly helpful to see the side-by-side comparisons.

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure is mine sir!🙏🏼

clear explanation with good example. Thank you

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

so clean and helpful

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Thank you so much for this. This is so intelligent, concise and spectacularly helpful. You are the perfect kind of educator - straight forward and to the point. Thank you so so much.

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This is very nice to hear

Yesss finaly a video thats not 15 minutes! Great work, really helpful!!!

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

both the content as well as the scene tell a nice and unique story and i'd sure like to learn more from these settings!

@SjoerdWess

22 күн бұрын

More to come!

This was one of the most useful softbox reviews I've seen. It was really clear and concise, overall great to watch. I'm really sold on the Nicefoto one, but I'm wondering if it'll be compatible with the amaran 200d. Thanks so much for this!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Bo! Means a lot :-) If the amaron features a bowens mount, it will!

This was by far the best video explanation I got for the concept of softboxes

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

i believe is the first time i can understand side by side what every softbox was doing at once. Really interesting angle, i loved how you make complex concepts easy. Sub earned my brother

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man! This was exactly the angle of this video, break down stuff as easy as possible.

i found you again! love this video and your lessons

Thanks for video. Most people do this type of comparison in front of a backdrop or in an environment with some backlight behind (usually not in a real-life scenario). It's hard to imagine different situations. Yours is clean! Still an idea: I just wanted to see a side-by-side comparison at the end finalize my thoughts. It could be perfect video with it. Cheers from Turkey!

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Solid feedback! Thanks a lot, and cheers from the flattest country :-)

I loved everything about this video. The music is appreciated. Super informative as well.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

That is amazing to hear! Thanks so much🙌🙌

Nice video. I do want to note that you can use just about any soft box that is double diffused and get the same results of the parabolic used. Once you add the diffusion to the soft box, that now becomes your actual light source. So you can get a more shallow soft box and save space compared to the parabolic.

finally a good comparison with no frill! thank you very much, this was incredibly helpful!

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot buddy!

this is the best video on softbox comparison and even on videography and lighting videos in general dude thank you so much

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this mate. Means a lot! :-)

This video deserves SO MUCH VIEWS!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man. It will come. I have faith✌🏼 haha

THIS VIDEO IS ONE OF THE AMAZING VIDEOS ON KZread 💯🥂

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Cheeeers dude!

best explanation

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers J

It was really great. Thanks...!!!

Short and to the point fantastic

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Very helpful ❤

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

The best 3 minutes ever.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks❤️

This is perfect! Having a look at some GODOX stuff as we speak! Keep it up!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

Thank you for the video. Your no-nonsense/not wasting time approach is much appreciated. A suggestion would be to show the different lights side-by-side.

@admiralmachine

2 жыл бұрын

My main problem is wearing glasses. I hate the reflection and looking for a softbox for the keylight that minimizes the reflection on the glasses.

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Its all about the angle of light man. Any softbox will do, just the angle is important. Rather more angled away with a fill bounce from the other side to minimize contrast

@admiralmachine

2 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess That's very good advice, thank you!

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure!

I love the effect that the parabolic gives. Thanks for the tips! Keep rocking

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again Ruben! Me too. Also, it creates a stunning eyelight!

@topicruben

3 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess yes, it does. This morning working with lights, following step by step your other video to see if I can nail that awesome composition! (You’re not on Twitter?)

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Nice mate! Send me a picture when you have the time! Im only on IG!

@topicruben

3 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess I just did! Thanks a lot 🙏

These videos are great. Love the amount of detail 👌👌

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mikel!

Thank you so much bro :) very nice video, God bless you

@SjoerdWess

Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

I learned a lot in 3 mins, great work Sjoerd and thank you 🙌

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Owen!

Great comparison . Thanks for sharing

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Great video thank you sir.

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Leo!

This was cool!

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy

liking the new hair cut and orange and teal grade, happy new year, and keep on the grind :)

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers buddy. The hair cut was an accident 😂

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year to you too man!

I like all the looks. Would be cool to have them all at the same time on the screen.

@SjoerdWess

11 ай бұрын

Good feedback!

How do you keep the highlights from blowing out on the 3W Practical light on the shelf? When I try similar things, my light is always in the red, in false color.

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

It's actually clipping. But because I added a bit of haze, it's less noticable

This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thank you! Straight to point.

Amazing breakdown and demonstration.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot Johnny. Appreciate it!

@johnny_vngel5699

3 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess looks like a lot of effort went into this. Gonna subscribe 🤙

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

You dont want to know. Im devoting my life to these videos lately, lol. Appreciate you’re joining the fam!

Fantastic helpful video. Thank you

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate!

Super fijne vibe heeft de video! Enorm chill! Overall een top video 👌🏼

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Mega tof om te horen Wiljan! Thanks🙌🙌🙌

Great video and nice topdown illustration.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Thomas!

quaaaaaaaaaalittttty 💯

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

Thanks bro 😎

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Pleasure is mine!

Susan Sontag, a nice and relaxed read haha!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, busted. Heb geen letter gelezen

This... was a beautiful video. Kudos mate!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man!

This was so incredibly useful brother, thank you

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate!

This was a really nice video. Thanks for putting it together! And kudos on the short runtime. I'm going to check out your others now. :) I've been researching which type of parabolic and lantern to get and the options feel almost endless.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate! I felt the same some time. I can highly suggest the godox lanterns. Such amazing quality. For softboxes its a bit different since godox hasn’t really entered the world of quick setup times lol

@Glennematic

3 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess Thanks for the advice. If you have the time for more... as for a parabolic softbox, I've narrowed it down to Aputure Dome light II or the min, versus a 35" nicefoto softbox. It's cheaper but the only downside seems to be the gel holder that Aputure has and it doesn't. As for lanterns, I was looking at Godox and Aputure options. Debating whether to go with 26" or 47" options. I see the Godox is around 34". I assume larger is better if I want to try and use it for moonlight in films, but I could be wrong about that. Always trying to balance budget with quality. Any thoughts on the parabolic softbox options and also the lantern options? THANKS so much! :D

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

I wasnt even aware of the gel filter on the Apurture! I usually just put the get on the front (need pretty big sheets tho). I feel the Nicefoto is pretty damn good what the price. That is one item that I use everyday, and I feel grateful for having! About the lantern, mine is 65cm's. Which is plenty for most situations indoors. Moonlight recreation would mainly be hardlight, not diffused. But one can play around with that! I feel like the Godox is a very good value for money (and im not paid to say that).

@Glennematic

3 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer me! It's super appreciated. I shared your channel earlier today. Keep up the great work!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate! If you even have more questions don’t be shy to ask them, love to help out ;-)

really, really nice. thank you!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Liz!😊

Okay, you REALLY should have put all the examples next to each at the end.

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Ok

Nice video. I have just one question which bother me: why did you use a ND on the camera? You master all the lighting so you can dim them if necessary in order to avoid the need of an ND, no? Do I miss something?

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Light in the back wasn’t dimable ;-)

Amazing video, thank you!!!🔥

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

thx!

@SjoerdWess

2 күн бұрын

Cheers!

maaaan where have u been all my life. subbed!!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks bruh

Thanks for this very useful & informative video. If the rectangular softbox is mounted such that the longer dimension goes horizontally (basically rotated 90°), would the wrap-around of the light around the face be more gradual? If so, I expect the roll-off of light from top of person to bottom would then be much more dramatic.

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

You're correct! Thats how that softbox could be useful indeed!

Great vid. Thanks for sharing

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

Great video! Thanks for such a clear concise breakdown. Do you have any recommendations for hazers at all?

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Definitely check the hazer I use here which is Stairville AFH600

This is perfect

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man!

Nice video 👌🏾

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man!

i love this thanks for the comparisons

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure!

Thank you a lot

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@BlogPasCher

Жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess I really loved the first soft boxes.

For this video and most other videos of this type do you use Mattebox or ND filters on your camera? Love the diffuse look

@SjoerdWess

7 ай бұрын

Usually yes. If I can control all the lights in the room, ND might not be necessary. Using a mattebox is nice to control flaring

Nice work man!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan!

Loved this video.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Nice video 👍 but you could end with a split screen with all of them to easier compare 😊

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@Nqrgaard

2 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess Your welcome, I know it is too late now, but maybe for future similar videos 😊

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely man!

Got yourself a new subscriber

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@ihassan1001

Жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess of course man... it's all you... thanks for useful contents!

Awesome, informative video. Subscribed and liked.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!🙏

This is great! Subscribed.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man!🙏🙏

Saw a recent video by an excellent pro photographer who showed that the deep, bulky parabolics are a complete waste of space. I've always though so too, but he published some good photos to prove it. A shallow circular softbox, with bowens mount, quick/popup deployment, and 60" diameter, is my current quest.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like the flat octa box in this video gives me great results. If I had the smaller version, it would probably be equally as good as the parabolic. The reason I like the parabolic dome, is that they are way more developed. The nicefoto for example, has a quick setup mecanism that you literary click in place in 4 seconds. No joke. The Godox Octa on the other hand is a true pain to fix, and even worse to break apart! That is worth a lot to me, since time is literary money on smaller set (where I use these softboxes).

Amazing video

Ziet er ziek professioneel uit man!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sebastiaan! Tof om te horen

Why didn't you use the tall rectangular softbox horizontally to get wraparound?

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

I dont know! I could have

Awesome video! Just one question--what was the actual softbox that you used at 1:24? Was it also godox?

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Aputure Dome II (90cm)

dope

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Kell!

when my light is ony is shadows the honycomb tattern as a light. what am I doing wrong?

@SjoerdWess

5 ай бұрын

Not sure what you mean. But just keep moving the light and experiment

This was so useful, I was thinking about buying one, because I want to start filming some reviews and the light in my apartment is pretty bad. But there are so many options out there, that it feels almost impossible to take the best decision 😅

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean man! I would get a parabolic with a grid. This is in my opinion the best option since you have more control over the spread since you can take the grid off! Also, check out the Godox SL60W. It's an amazing light for cheap. Get one of those, a cheap parabolic and a budget stand and you're ready to roll!

@BogdanFrunza11

3 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess Thank you so much for the advice man! I'll look into the Godox and see if I can find it in Romania or from Amazon

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good mate! Feel free to contact me whenever you have questions!

@BogdanFrunza11

3 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess Thank you, I will!

This deserve more view!

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

great video thanks for sharing!

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Fergus!

cool man

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

Cheers

Does the orientation of the grid matter?

@SjoerdWess

4 ай бұрын

Not sure what you mean. You can only velcro it in the softbox one way no?

Amazing

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rickmeister ❤️

you have a bright future. All the best

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!!❤️❤️

When you say Kelvin was set to 5600, does that mean you set the Kelvin on the camera, or on the light, or both? I assume it's on the camera, but does that mean that you have also set the keylight to 5600k? P.S. Do you have a video where you go into detail about ND ? Thanks so much for the video!

@SjoerdWess

Жыл бұрын

It's in the cam, yes! I do have plenty on ND's, Im sure you can find it :-)

Its like you read my mind. Might have to get that godox 👀

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

The godox lineup is getting so strong! The softboxes have some room for improvement in the setupspeed departement, but the light are amazing

Subscribed! Keep those coming 😎

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I will absolutely do that :-)

i like the cheap one if there was some flagging added to control the spill.

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Some black cloth and tape wouldve helped a lot :-)

Thank you. I learned a lot. I have same camera and lens and looking to pair with lighting. I’m looking at the Godox VL300 to mainly use as key light for narrative work, is it to powerful?

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

It will absolutely be powerful enough. You’ll probably stop it down to 30% most of the time haha

hi! thx for the videos. 2 questions : Why ND if you can power down your light? For this type of test, you could even play with Shutter Speed, even if the motion blurr would be off, do you agree?

@SjoerdWess

7 ай бұрын

You could! But I was working with the Ikea practical which was not dimable (to a lower degree). So the only way to get a good exposure that way was to ND the cam!

@k1k13004

7 ай бұрын

@@SjoerdWess ow, i didnt think about the practical. Thanks

@SjoerdWess

7 ай бұрын

@k1k13004 me neither, until I was building the set. Filmmaking is all about problem solving haha

super colors... I know that lights are white... how you make them yellow? explain please

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

You mean keylight? I just played around with the controls in Resolve!

@HalloFilmz

3 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess 100% we all need your tutorial about this ^^ great video by the way

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Ill write this down to the list amigo! Good one!

Man I love your videos they’re are just great. what software did you use to create the lighting scheme? Keep up the good work

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Gideon! It's called Filmlightobjects, and it's done in Photoshop! Thanks for the compliments mate. Appreciate it!

great video !

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

did you put haze in the room? it looks smokey

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

At what percent was the vl150? :p I'm looking to see if i need v200 or vl150. (i'm going to make cinematic cooking video's) (i tought rectangle softbox for overhead with vl150 and second vl150 from side? thanks for the great video.

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

150 was at like 10%. Crazy strong lights!

Great video! What are you using for haze?

@SjoerdWess

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! I use a 100 dolar hazer from a German webshop (Thomann) Starville AFH-600

@heroaomedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess thanks man! I appreciate it!

Awesome explanation. One question I chosed parabolic 90cm softbox for key light. What softbox do you suggest for fill and backlight? Also does back light need a softbox?

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Backlight doesnt need it. Choice is yours! Full can be same softbox!

@Vidzhut

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much. Just one question. For lighting a green screen with two cob lights. What type of soft box you recomends?

@SjoerdWess

2 жыл бұрын

Rectengulars are good!

@Vidzhut

2 жыл бұрын

@@SjoerdWess Thanks

what's the lightmeter?

@SjoerdWess

11 ай бұрын

Seconic!