What do you think about the Mola? If you have tried one please share your thoughts. Would you be interested in one or prefer a foldable BD instead?

@brucebarielle4393

Жыл бұрын

I just submitted a longer post and included a link to my Flickr page with some examples of the Setti, but that seems to have disappeared. Anyway, very nice images and nice editing.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

@@brucebarielle4393 I will check if KZread marked it as spam automatically to restore it. Sorry about that and thank you!!!

@brucebarielle4393

Жыл бұрын

@@LuisGabrielPhotography Cool. I have the Setti, Demi and Rayo. Love the Rayo for dramatic full figure stuff. Probably used it more than any of the others combined. I'd be happy to provide links to examples but I'm reluctant to do so for fear of getting deleted again. How are you doing your face and skin editing? Would you care to share a bit about it? Very nice work with a lovely glow.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

​@@brucebarielle4393 That is weird, I dont see any comment held for review. KZread is odd sometimes :/ I think you can see a bit of my editing style in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2GburOafq-dp9I.html Lately I have been using Retouch4Me when I need more speed and they can be very helpful too. Thanks for the kinds words on the editing

Gorgeous shots

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. That is very kind of you!

Thank you for putting this out! Very few out there with good info, sold me!

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad that it was helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

Professional grade through and through. Photography, videography, presentation and sound! Oh and thank you for recording in 4K--really makes a big difference in the viewing experience IMO.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for such kind words! I will continue working to improve my videos :)

Thought about buying one on several occasions. Definitely on my list of modifiers to add.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

I wish there were easier to find locally. Makes it harder for people to give them a try for sure. Thanks for watching!

Nice setup, thanks for sharing

@LuisGabrielPhotography

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!!

Beautiful lighting and image! Great video! Cheers! I'm looking at MOLA or MOLA Alternative Beauty Dishes. Great shape of lighting. Really beautiful! Cheers!

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words, David. let me know what you decide to get please :)

These images are hard AF! Great work man! I want a Mola setti now. 😭😭😭

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It is totally worth it :)

Gabriel, many thanks for the videos. They are excellent learning resources of the finest quality. A simple suggestion for additional videos would be to include tutorials on lighting setup and perhaps advice on equipment for beginners or budget solutions that yet deliver excellent quality, such Ad200s and umbrella or dish options. Thank you, and keep up the excellent work.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks for the kind words and the great suggestion for new videos. I will think about those. ❤️

Très belles retouches !

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

Gracias!!

nice video, now i want that dish! :-)

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I can't blame you. It is a sweet beauty dish 😊

Thanks for video 😊

@LuisGabrielPhotography

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

I own three BDishes, including this one, but I never thought of using them from the side before. Thanks for the inspiration.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. I usually shoot them from the center as well but is nice to play around. Thanks for watching and your feedback!

@AntonioStarq1

2 жыл бұрын

@@LuisGabrielPhotography Agreed

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntonioStarq1 thanks again for watching!

Mola modifiers destroy the competition. Those in fashion, the ones actually working in the industry know this to be the best of the best.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

I love my molas for sure. Still thinking of trying the BIG Mantti Thank you!

Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it and love your retouching work! Have you made a video in your workflow? 👍

@LuisGabrielPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Hello Thank you so much for the kind wishes words. I have not done that as I feel I am constantly changing but maybe it's time to start working on one. :) Thanks again!!

You have a wonderful editing style! Its very professional. BTW i don't see a stabilizer, did you have to install it on the opal glass? And you swapped your ad600 to ad200. do you use ad200 with the mola on-location shoots?

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! For the opal I used the included metal holders. But honestly, I tend to prefer the look without the opal for my work. I do love using the 20 degree grids because to me it adds drama that I love for my work. I prefer to use the ad600 or ad400 with the extension head but if I have to use the ad200 I won't have any problems either as it did a great job when my ad600 battery died. :-)

Thank you so much for making this video, I was on the fence, now I am all in. Can you please give me information about the complete stand you use for the Mola Setti, I was able to find the Kupo offset arm on BH website. Thank you some much for your time and review . Gratitude!

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

I am sure you wont regret it! :) I am receiving the Sollo and Rayo soon as well. Unfortunately the Manti is out of stock currently. I will be testing all those and doing an all Mola photoshoot as well. I like this C-stand with casters: bhpho.to/3BT8bor I like this one a lot too: bhpho.to/3lNLPiz The base is a bit small so it needs more sandbags if you are using it extended with a long boom but it is very strong.

@lolabanky3305

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your quick response, I snagged one of your recommendations, the Kupo is out of stock! I look forward to your review of the Sollo and Rayo! I gave you thumbs up and subscribed, Thanks again. Stunning picture!

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@lolabanky3305 thank you so much for subscribing! I will be working closely with B&H to get loaners so I can create more videos. Thanks for the kind words!

Great modifiers. I have a Demi and a 16" silver Rayo. I would like a Setti, having watched Emily Soto's work with it over the years. Alas, there is no European dealer anymore, so getting hold of them is virtually inpossible / massively expensive. Mola will ship direct to the UK, but a $1000 modifier becomes a $2000 modifier! :(

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

The rayo really surprised me for sure. Didn't think I will like it as much as I do. That sucks about no distribution there :/

@LenaCabana

Жыл бұрын

@Bob Greaves My brother flies from London to NY and back every week. He might be able to bring it to you if you are interested. Probably covering the large luggage would be an extra cost. I would have to ask.

@bobgreaves1716

Жыл бұрын

@@LenaCabana That's very kind of you, though as you say, the excess baggage charge might be a little high. I'm keeping my eye out for second hand in the UK now TBH :)

@LenaCabana

Жыл бұрын

@@bobgreaves1716 I do not know the cost yet, but I am buying one for myself and it needs to go through UK (my brother) and then to Poland...which is much more complicated and more expansive. If I get information I can let you know, what's the cost of this size of the luggage. However - good luck with the second hand one! Maybe that is your solution :)

i have not used a beauty dish. i would love the opportunity. i am still at the umbrella stage. i don't know what the mola setti costs (i am assuming a fair amount) but the image at 5:25 is a solid money shot and if this beauty dish helps you get those quality of images, then your talent and money spent are a good match. thank you for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

It is indeed on the pricier side if one is used to more affordable softboxes but well worth it in my opinion. Unlike cameras that we change often, modifiers are to me a wiser investment since normally we keep those for like ever :) I do have a link on the description so you can check current pricing if you are in the US. And nothing wrong with umbrellas at all. You can create awesome images with all of them, just a matter of the exact look you want and how much post etc. The Setti just seems to get me where I want to be very quickly. Thanks so much for watching and the kind words!

Excellent video and review. I have had this beauty dish in a box for 6 years and have never used it because I bought it impulsively and never really knew which strobe to pair it with. Furthermore, I struggled finding a stand for it because it needed to have a 1 1/8 receiver. How did you overcome this? I want to put my dish to use after watching this video! Also, do you know if the Flashpoint Xplor600 would work with this dish? Thanks!!!!!

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

I got to try my AD600 before getting the AD600 Pro and it was very similar in look for the quick test I did so you should be fine. I would suggest using a low profile mount like the ones from Cheetahstand or Adorama. 144mm should be the one as 150mm is too big. I use this part with my Setti: bhpho.to/3BY5zoU I find it the best option along with the offset arm listed on the description for the way I use it . You should totally use it, I love this beauty dish! Thanks for the kind words and let me know your experience when you use it please.

@craigwilliamjohnstonstudio

2 жыл бұрын

You need a 1 1/8 junior receiver adapter. You could then mount it on a C stand , do not use a normal light stand or as Luis had an Offset Arm. The adapter is 20$ on B & H EDIT : i mean you can use an Offset arm with a junior receiver.

@LenaCabana

Жыл бұрын

@@LuisGabrielPhotography it would be great if you could show us your setup on a video. I have ad600 and I just wonder I am able to attached it to my NEEWER 305cm Stainless Steel C Stand and truly I have no one around to ask for help. So I need to make a research before I buy - what exactly I need to have to be able to use Mola Setti or Demi. I would appreciate video with your insight. Kind regards from Poland and Thank You for great information you are sharing.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

I can do a clip to show you. What specifically do you want me to show? Thanks for the kind words!

@LenaCabana

Жыл бұрын

@@LuisGabrielPhotography Thank you so much for the reply. I really appreciate it. It would be great to see how you put things together - mola setti, c stand, your lamp ad600 pro or any other gear/adapter you used. I can't wait to see that. Thank you!

Love your videos.. I do have a question maybe a silly one i bought a used Mola demi & Im clueless on how to set it up. It only came with the mesh diffuser , can you advice me on what I need to purchase to be able to set it up.. Thanks

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Can you send me a photo of what you got exactly? Easier if you do it on Instagram. luis.gabriel.photography Thanks!

@rahwa437

2 жыл бұрын

@@LuisGabrielPhotography will do as soon as I get home & Thank you for your response.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Anytime :)

Never tried one. Wonder how If it’d be practical for on location shoots?

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

It fits easily on my smallest car (a Chevrolet Sparkl) so the main thing is moving it around although one benefit is that since it metal, it does NOT go crazy with high winds (as it is often the case in my area) like other softboxes. Now when I get the Manti, that one will be fun to take outdoors for sure. Thanks for watching!

Flawless work! I have the demi and love it! Might get the setti to clamshell🤔 Been using a parabolix lately and a 133. Of course the 133 is my buddys I can’t afford that yet. I really think I’m just more of a beauty dish guy, soft light never feels right to me. How do you feel on the differences between the paras and the molas?

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

Why thank you so much!!! You know I intended to only keep either but they both have a different look...heck, even within the molas the Setti, Sollo and Demi (and rayo) they all give me something different vs my Parabolix 45 for example so it's hard to sell any because I know I am going to miss it at some point. In studio I use mostly the Molas so maybe I am like you. I actually did a business shoot/party with the demi in clamshell and the results were great now that you mention that. How are you liking the 133 vs your Parabolix? I am still in the hunt for one at the right used price lol

@Mattross52

Жыл бұрын

@@LuisGabrielPhotography the parabolix is a step up front the glow para I’ve been using, but I’m using the 40, the size is just a little weird, I’m 3/4 guy and it’s just but small but I love the detail and punch it gives the face, and the light and separation from the backdrop is exactly perfect for me. But dang, when we use the bron it’s a whole different level. The falloff and separation on it is unbelievable. It really is worth every penny. Your parabolic comparison video was dead on. Parabolix is awesome, but the bron is in a whole different class. I think the Mola vs para issue for me is more of a how much space I have to work with issue. I the think the molas are just way more effective on limited spaces

@Mattross52

Жыл бұрын

@@LuisGabrielPhotography was also thinking about getting a setti or euro to go with my demi. How does the setti compare to the demi?

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

To me the both have a pretty different look with the demi being more dramatic contrast and focused. I need to use the grid with the setti to get a similar focus look I had done some comparison shots of all 4 I own but never seem to find time to sort it all And do a video :/

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

@@Mattross52 I think the Setti is a good addition to the Demi as it covers more thus can be a softer light while the Sollo is almost a larger Demi. I havent played with the Euro but the Setti is like an industry legend so I would go for it. Sorry for the late reply, I sometimes dont get notifications :/

Nice series of photo, I am using 40cm godox beauty dish. Do you think that I should upgrade to this? Thank in advance

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Hello. If the beauty dish is one tool you use a lot I would buy one from a place that allows returns so you can test it. In my opinion, these beauty dishes have no equal but we are all different so my preference doesn't mean you will feel the same way. Right now I use a lot of the Setti with the 20 degree grid sand the Demi with the 20 degree grid as well. Are usually the two I am using list often. Thank you!!

@petertruong83

2 жыл бұрын

@@LuisGabrielPhotography it was an awesome video about the Mola Setti and I am really impressed. However, considering knowing how to retouch photo is also very crucial skill that need to be improved to create better image at the final stage and your process photos has shown me that. And I think I know what i should achieve beside all the lighting set up. Thank you for the video, its very inspirational.

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@petertruong83 Hello. Yes indeed is all a process of learning the tools to get the most of them. For instance, I feel that my latest work with the Setti using a 20º grid delivers much closer to finish photos than what I did on this video so that means faster turnarounds and less post processing. But yes, post processing is indeed a great skill to learn for sure. I am happy you liked the video and thanks for the kind words! :)

@petertruong83

2 жыл бұрын

@@LuisGabrielPhotography (update) i just got a silver Mola Demi not Mola Setti. The light is very gentle and smoothly (very similar to the deep parabolic 90cm however more light falling off from top if you stay too close, you can fix it by moving further away the object or placing the reflection underneath). Overall, it fulfill what I need, softer light and better intensity, however the contrast seems reducing when compare to the smaller beauty dish (42cm), i might have to increase the saturation a bit more

@LuisGabrielPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@petertruong83 great! I would love to see some of your work with it. Thanks for sharing!!

Any experience with the mola mantti?

@LuisGabrielPhotography

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not yet.. but I still hope to get my hands on one :)