Sidenote about describing the light as "soft". I'm aware that the terms "soft" and "hard" lighting are used to describe the HIGHLIGHT to SHADOW transition from a light source. However, when I describe the quality of light in the pictures in the video, I use "soft" in "soft sunlight" more loosely to describe the level of contrast (which varied depending on whether I added the second light source or not) even though the result still showed a sharp shadow edge. Anyway, I hope you find this video helpful. Thanks for watching and have a great rest of your week!

@Farid_USA

2 жыл бұрын

hey your videos is amazing! where I can get your lessons?

Honestly blown away by the level of clarity and quality of these lighting lessons. You break down a complex subject into simple steps. Thank you very much!

This is what I've been looking for these past months. I was wondering, "How do I create hard shadow pattern on a wall while maintaining an overall soft inside a room?" Can't believe it's as simple as, "just put the hard light in front of another big source." Thank you for always trying out new things and sharing it with the rest of us.

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Willy! I'm glad this video came just in time then haha 🙌

Im a trained teacher and you have 'it' the natural ability to expound ideas clearly to people without being condescending or taking up too much time. Honestly such an underrated skill. Thanks for this :)

Pleaaase please please keep creating videos!! I am fascinated by your account, and I'm blown away by how easy this actually is to understand. You explain it so well, your voice calming, you show the before and afters.. your content has everything one can wish for :) Thank you for your amazing work and for teaching us so many things!!

Been binging all your lighting vids since I discovered your channel. The way you teach and show your thought process is seriously top notch! Really appreciate uploading these. Looking forward to future content!

Till I discovered your channel, I used to think soft light trumps hard light in 80% cases. But man, you've made me fall in love with hard light! Also, patent that GOBO already!!!

I've practiced photography using OCF for quite some time now and have consumed countless hours of videos on the subject. And, seriously, the videos you make are among the best. Clearly communicated with clean examples. If you keep this up your channel is going to be massive, no doubt.

I've learnt more from your videos on artificial lighting in relation to food photography than all the other hundreds I've watch....combined. Your step by step approach and the addition of camera and Speedlight settings is superb. So glad I found your channel. TY

This is your first video that I’ve watched. Very impressed with your content! Thank you for your insightful work!

These are exactly the kind of videos I need right now. Thank you for explaining everything so clearly!

So happy to have found you! I love how natural your final product looks! Off to binge more of your videos! 😊

Yeah this was super helpful! I love soft natural light and don’t want white light in my videos. I could just try and film in the day time but all zoom stand up mics are at night. I love warm light, it just feels more welcoming to me. Normally only painters understand this relationship with light. Thanks for explaining it easily! :)

Really amazing ❤️, and that voiceover of the sea part😂

Your videos are by far the most informative and helpful compared to any other channel. Thank you so much!

Can’t wait for the course!!!! You’re such an inspiration for me. Thank you!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashley! That's such an honor and I'm glad my videos have been helpful 🙏

Thank you so much for uploading these videos ! These are super helpful ! Please don’t ever stop making such videos ! Recreating natural light videos are the best ones !!!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Garima! I appreciate it! And definitely more to come 👍

This hands down one of the best photography channels

So glad I found your channel. You have a great vibe and drop so much insight and knowledge. Thanks!

Seriously, one of the best channel about lighting in photography + the photos created are pretty good and that doesn't happen a lot on YT ;)

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I would've never thought of using two sources from the same direction, this blew my mind, looks awesome and makes so much sense

Thank you so much! I just bought a 3 pc Godox 200w set and I was really overwhelmed with the strobe power within my small space and with almost no natural light. I came across your channel last week but I have learned so much about light fundamentals and shaping them to my preference in more than I have learned from photography over the years. I really thank you for the effort in creating these videos.

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! I'm glad the videos are helping and I appreciate the kind words 🙏

You are amazing and explaining the techniques, thank you so much for sharing! Such a pleasure to watch your videos 💛

This is just amazing work. So much to learn. I know now ... how many times would have I have to watch your videos to learn just the basics of food photography.

Just found your channel and it was an instant subscribe from me. LOVE how you break down the technique with such clear explanation. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for these videos

You are amazing! Love the way you explain the whole idea of lighting. I just stumbled upon this video and now I am your fan :)

Found your channel few days ago and really so much information in your videos. Amazing. Also convinced me to buy a flash to improve my photography and encouraged me to play with different lighting setups.

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Pulkit! Hope to run across your work some day

wow, this was super informative and eye opening. i'm just starting out experimenting in the studio after 7 years of "I only shoot in natural light". great stuff, thank you so much. excited to check out your other videos.

I haven't seen such a profesional video about lighting in a long time. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it since I have a little job coming up and this is exactly what I needed it!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sara! I appreciate that

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I love your videos and how you break down lighting in food photography.

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kristen! I really appreciate that 🙏

VERY helpful near the end when you put key light, fill light, added together all side by side!! Thank you!!

You're a lighting genious! I've never seen anyone set up ambient / fill light the way you do. So different and creative.

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I discovered your chanel yesterday. Thank you so much for your explanation mixing easy description and humour. And the results are stunning. Really inspiring! Merci beaucoup!!

You make me think about a lot of ideas for modifiers to filter a lot of possibilities of my next lights for food! Thanks for sharing!

Love the thought process behind your setups. I get so caught up in just trying to get a well lit image I forget to think about how I can use the light to create a dynamic image. Great work keep it up!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zaahir! Yes, it's definitely a challenge of balance, but once you get the light where you want it, it's like...awesome! haha Thanks for watching!

This is a great lesson, Brandon! I really didn't think of light in this way before. I'm going to apply these ideas to my next job. I'm looking forward to your other ideas.

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack! Hopefully it turns out well!

I liked and subbed just for that moment of the “calming/dramatic” water scene with voice overlay. Oh yeah and I learned some things about lighting too. Great video!

I have never seen this technique. I'm so glad I found your video, love your style too! subscribed.

KZread done it right. Been looking for great food photography channel, and look what I've found. Thankyou so much!

Thank you very much for this, I've been struggling to recreate your initial gobo shot due to my light source either being to big or too small, now I can mix both of them & get the results I want.

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from you Mo! And thank you. A second light source can definitely help balance your lighting. Hope all is well!

you sir, you lift the quality of youTube by miles :D, very inspiring, solid teaching in a direct and playful way, great edits with a splash og humor love it :). please do keep them coming, even if it's "just" behind the photo videos they are fantastic insights :D.

I found this because I am looking to make my apartment feel brighter and cozier esp in dark cold winters. This has given me ao many ideas like getting a fairly harsh point light (lamp) and tucking it into a corner behind some plants to complement the diffuse overcast light. Thanks!

I like your channel so much !! I’m so glad to support your work on the start of your KZread-career 😍😍😍

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Olga! I appreciate that

Love the way you telling & sharing the story! Your video is awesome & you’re so cool.

Like, subbed, and commented. So paid in full. I've been looking for this tutorial for the longest time. Nobody really explains it... I've this lighting setup, I've seen where they place the lights... just never understood it, until today! Thank you @figandlight

thank you so much for this video! love it! great reminder for me doing mix lighting! kudos to you and your channel!

even before I go into the core content....I had been attracted by your voice...and it's rare to find it in man..."tenderness" and the script itself...what I"m trying to say is that you're a good presenter/narrator...as much as a photographer. Good job bro!

Hey teach, can't wait for your course to come out! 🤗

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

me too! 😅

Hey champ, loved the video. I’m on a mission myself to gently improve the ambient light of a room with the least amount of equipment. I’d love to learn more on how to do something like that. Keep up the excellent content !

This is just what i need, new to food photography got to try it for a client gig it's so helpful, subed!!!

I have just started taking photos. Your photography tutorial is very useful. For me, lighting is quite important in taking photos. Your video answers my questions.

Every video I am increasingly impressed. Thank you for sharing this!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan!

The way you explained it is so helpful

This was very helpful and definitely gives me some direction with my photography!

This is what this channel absolutely about. Which is i very love it. Thanks mate 👌🏼

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Muhammad! Thank you

Your audio is so crisp and your voice is so calming!

Nice setup. For me I would try to eliminate the double shadow. The strength of the double shadow can be reduced somewhat by finding the center area on the large soft box and situating the smaller light there and making sure both lights are on the same angle/path. Also, sending the larger soft box into the wall for a very large source can help too. Using a v-flat (if you have that resource and space) and shooting a strobe into the v-flat with a second light at the same angle pointing towards set looks good too. You can even drape light diffusion (two- 1/4 scrim jim) with an opening between them. This gives a stronger center light.

Que excelente tutorial y que bonito explica y enseña su voz muy modulada y clara. Muchas gracias por el tiempo que utilizo para enseñarnos.

This video was so helpful. I'm learning so much from your videos. I'll try this set up this weekend. Thank you!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Chhavy! and thank you!

Great work!!, and thank you for this tutorial, hope to see more like this!!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt!

Love your work! I've learned so much from you in just 2mos. Thank you so much!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Presley! Appreciate it!

This was sooooo insightful. Thanks for sharing

Best photography KZread channel in the game. Keep up the good work!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know about best...😬 but thanks Mike! haha

Amazing, today im going to try it.. i’ll keep u posted with the results 👍🏻👍🏻

Amazing, I love the way you explain everytring. Nice work!!!

This is really a nice demo, Brandon , thank you so much.

this helps so much! finally a good explanation! thank you :D

Wow this video was insightful. I'm definitely subscribing!!

simple and brilliant. Thanks!

I am weak at understanding the techniques mostly-given orally like the other channels, but your practice really helped me improve my food photography skills and every details always left me like, "Oh wow!". Thanks a lot, Brandon!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Desiana! I'm flattered to hear my videos have been helpful for you and I mean that. Thank you!

Wow! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! I only now discovered your channel and already learned a lot! I'm one of the people that are learning lighting techniques. Thank you very much again!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marko! Welcome, and I'm glad the video helped!

loving this!!! thank you so much! could you maybe (if you want to of course) make a video on where to get cheap backdrops like the beautiful stone one you're using in this video

Very simple to understand! Thank you so much 🥰

Please continue to share your ideas and inspire us! Rock n Roll!

Your videos have been teaching me so much about lighting! I've been searching for so long and I appreciate how thorough but clear your videos are. Keep up the good work!! Oh and I also wanted to ask where you buy those table tops for your photography?

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tina! I'm glad the videos are helpful for you. I get them from a number of places. The one I used in this video is from a company called Erickson surfaces. I also get custom made surfaces from friends of mine.

Your videos are such a life saver 😍😍😍 thank you so much!!!!!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching them!

Брэндон, продолжайте нас радовать вашими обучающими роликами. Это всегда легко, понятно, приятный голос и очень интересно смотреть. Благодарю вас за вашу работу.

AMAZING!!! Can not wait for your course!!! I will definitely pay for it

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lucy! I appreciate that! looking forward to having you on-board 🙌

Awesome explanation, very detailed! Thanks!

This special light template is incredibly helpful.

Loved this tip! Thanks!

Thank you so much! really helpful and inspiring!

Amazing, keep the good work coming!

Wow! Always the best with lights! Thanks so much for sharing ✨

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary!

I don't usually like videos on youtube.. but when I do... it's for this guys videos

Wow epic and clear explanation, thank you!

Great videos, love the use of simple materials and affordable equipment. To get this lovely summery look would you recommend two flash heads instead of continuous lighting + flash head?

This video BLEW. MY. MIND. I cannot believe this is free. Oh my god. Wow.

Thank you so much for this video. I have learned so much about lighting from your videos. I was a complete mess with artificial light before I found your videos. Now, I almost curse having to shoot in natural light.

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Leigh, that's awesome! I'm glad that my videos made artificial light a bit more friendly for you haha. But seriously, I'm happy to hear that. Thank you!

This video and your channel has been so helpful. Thank you!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Spencer!

love all your videos! short but very informative 👍🏻can you create more tutorials about recreating natural sunlight with Godox flash ? 😍 can’t wait for your new videos !

Loved the video Brandon! Keep creating 🙌

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abhyanshu! I appreciate it

the voice over the sea intro makes me subbed! LoL Great vid and super informative in smplest way possible thanks a lot

What a video! Thanks for the tips dude 🤘🏻

mind blown mate!

Thank u for this lesson, it was simple and easy to understand

Very nice and useful video Brandon! Explained very well. Thanks a lot for sharing with us! 😊

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kajin! I appreciate that 🙏

Very helpful and inspiring, thanks!

I'm sorry but your voice is so soothing. I heard it and I had to subscribe and thanks for the video it was specific and it gave me the information I was hoping to find🙂

Another great one, can't wait to put it to use!

@figandlight

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam! Hope to see the result sometime