Have you seen my 2020 Strobe Buyer's Guide? tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-strobe-comparison

Best tutorial on strobe positioning I have viewed, thanks.

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Too kind, thanks Toby. It was one of my first tutorial videos.

Great video a must watch for for anyone getting into UW photography

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this!

Thank you

You deserve more subscribers!

This is a great tutorial😘thank you so much

Thank you so much for this Brent! :D

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you find it useful Dayne! If you haven't yet, you can subscribe to the newsletter for my tutorials site to know when I publish all the new videos. I sent a newsletter every couple months as time permits. tutorials.brentdurand.com/lens-life-newsletter/ Happy shooting!

Great video, crystal clear!!!

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you haven't checked yet, there's a text version of the tutorial as well as a bunch more tutorials on my website at tutorials.brentdurand.com.

Great job Brent! Thanks a lot man!

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

wmmedia thanks! Hope you enjoy all the other video tutorials and image reviews as well.

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much!

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Meredith Bell Glad to hear, thanks! Hope you’re checking out all the videos 👌

Thank you so much for putting this awesome video together! You covered the most important stuff plus some more, love it!

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Kit Ng Thanks Kit! Glad you had fun watching

Great video. Really appreciate this.

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Excellent video! Thanks a lot.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it, thanks Sebastien!

Thank you very much for this great video !

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frédéric! I'm glad it's helpful. I'll be posting new videos soon for subscribers!

Great stuff

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

th4n thanks

Nice 👍 thanks for the video mate 👌👌👌

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Born To Dive UAE glad you like it!

Thanks for the making this video , very clear , and easy to understand with the illustration of light beam cover area.

@BrentDurand

10 ай бұрын

Glad the diagram was helpful. Thanks for the feedback!

Awesome tutorial! Thanks a lot!

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Axel - I hope the video and website guide are useful!

Excellent video! Thank you!

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Hope you find the other videos useful as well, plus the tutorials on my site: tutorials.brentdurand.com.

Just a wonderful video, thanks so much!!

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤙

Very thank you for your tutorial. Amazingly useful.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie! If you haven't yet, you can check out my other tutorials at tutorials.brentdurand.com.

Best video ever, I've seen on the topic! Many thanks!!!

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear - thanks Alex! Hope you check out some of my other videos as well.

Thanks! Great video - very clear and straight to the point! Very valuable advices, wouldn't think of all that myself.

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear - thanks Aleksandr!

Such a great video! Thank you! I’ve had my scuba cert for a while now and have been working in the film/photography fields and am now trying to figure out how to combine the two. Thanks for this info!

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack. There are plenty of ways to explore combining the two. Good luck!

Thanks Brent, Im going to use what you taught tomorrow on Tiger point(first time)​ 😄🐱

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

just such a perfect inroduction, you really covered a lot. thank you very much!

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the tutorial, thanks! Many more to come on this channel for Subscribers!

Thanks Brent. This was just what I was looking for. Beautifully succinct and to the point yet full of interesting and useable information. Love your manner too; knowledgable and sure without be condescending in the slightest. Top work.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Hunt I appreciate the feedback - thanks Jonathan!

Great information thank you!

@BrentDurand

8 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the feedback!

Great vid, thanks!!

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it, thanks Pablo!

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! This was extremely informative and your editing skills also are top-notched! Great photos as examples :)

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Sky. Glad you're finding the videos helpful. More editing and in-water techniques to come!

Thanks. A lot of information and well explained.

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lichfang. I hope you enjoy all the videos on the channel!

thanks Brent.. good tutorial for strobe positioning...

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

서원규 You’re welcome - glad you find it useful.

This has by far been one of the most informative videos I've seen, with practical examples. Thank you Brent for thinking of those with one strobe :) !

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Frederik. Never can forget single strobe shooting!

Thanks a lot for creating this video, really helpful, nice and simply presented 🤙🏼

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you're finding it helpful - thanks!

What a brilliant video! Destined to be a winner. Many thanks Brent.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Georges. Really glad you found it useful!

Great video

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elaine - Many more on my channel if you're a subscriber!

This video was so much work to produce - it's really great that you're providing it for free. And the information is really on point and extremely helpful.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Cole Thanks Brian! No sense to keep information secret these days. I actually use the graphics during photo workshop presentations, so I get a lot more life out of them than just in this video! I appreciate the kind words.

Thank you very much for sharing all of this informations. Great work

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

No problem Gerhard - hope you found the info useful. Wish I had time to create more videos!

Thanks Brent. What a wonderful video. All the useful tips and tricks for a advanced strobe handling. I have never seen before a video about strobe handling which explains the different light situations so reproducible. I will definitly try some of the tricks next time.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback, Frank. Hopefully you can apply some of the concepts out there diving!

Brilliant video. Thanks for creating this.

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Mike! I've got a more basic strobe positioning video here as well: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZur0MeqibrVgrQ.html

By far, one of the most comprehensive tutorials on KZread !!! Thanks !!!

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Omar! I’ve got a lot more videos on the channel and resources on my website as well. More videos coming every other week. Enjoy!

Thanks for this, great video and very goos tips. Ill look for your webpage!!

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you find it useful. And YES, much more on my website! Thanks

thank you so much for your tips Brett most informative factual and helpful

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them Justin! I've created the Ultimate Guide to UW Photography on my website as a reference for all of these videos. Definitely check it out as well! Tutorials.brentdurand.com/LEARN

This is by fast THE BEST strobe positioning tutorial-and I’ve seen quite a few-for many reasons: lots of information, right to the point/succinct in every section it covers, and very clear audio, especially for people like me that English is not the native language. As a novice underwater photographer, I’m so happy I found your channel. Thank you very much indeed for all you’re teaching us!

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Luis - Thank you very much for the complements. I do try to keep things very clear and easy to understand. I hope you subscribe and can tell your photo friends 🤙

One of the best instructional videos I have seen. Thanks.

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Amaury. I hope you enjoy the other tutorial videos on my channel as well.

Great informative video.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ernie!

Wow, Fantastic reviews of all positioning !!! Good job, Keep Going

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dominic! There are many other videos on my channel and I hope to keep creating more!

Fantastic and super helpful video, Brent!

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Yogisharam Bassie thanks!

Thank you for a very informative tutorial.

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome Ammar. Have fun out there diving!

excellent information. Lighting is everything

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty. And I agree!

You definitely should have more followers or subscribers. Great videos, this very special. I also looked at a few others of you and I have to say, you are one of the few that I have discovered on KZread that explain their theme very well and also in great detail. After "Behind the Mask" you are my top online instructor. Thumbs up and keep goin with that👌

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Too kind, thanks so much Patrick. Behind the Mask is great, but it has to be with the big budgets to make their content, travel, shoot, etc. I'm just a regular beach diver putting together videos for regular shooters as time permits :- ). Hope to post more soon.

Ripper video Brent - can't thank you enough.

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex 🤙. I'm glad you found it useful and hope you check out my other tutorials!

Fantastic review mate! I’ve just upgraded my gear and this has been invaluable.

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Rod! Hope you're able to get that gear in the water. I've got a lot more videos on the channel here and also on my website. Check out my Ultimate Guide as a starting point: tutorials.brentdurand.com/LEARN Enjoy!

Well done. This old dog actually learned a few things🤯😂 Lots of new things i'm looking forward to try👍👍 Thanks!

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Tom W So glad to hear that! If we’re not all learning all the time, something’s wrong! Hope you enjoy the other tutorials as well 👌

excellent video

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mala

good tutorial

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great Video! The info in this video has me ready to graduate from my GoPro with video lights to my new Panasonic LX10 w Nauticam housing. I just purchased a pair of Sea&Sea YS-D2J strobes and i'm diving with them in 3wks!

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

That's great Taurean! This video is also just one of many - I have hours more video tutorials on my website at Tutorials.brentdurand.com.

@taureanbennett

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand Thanks, much appreciate the information!

Great video. I don't know why but most videos on KZread with regards to underwater photography are really outdated, poorly produced and generally bad. This is a breath of fresh air! I'll be sending all the newbies on my scuba chat this way 👌🏾

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

sinetwo Thanks for the kind words!! 🙏

@maymi71

5 жыл бұрын

I love this video! Great depth of knowledge and advice. I am a novice photography and love underwater photography. Even thinking of starting my own channel to document my journey in learning how to creat some great photos.

@insanelook

5 жыл бұрын

sinetwo I agree with what you are saying

@poseidonswe

Жыл бұрын

This is purest high qiality instruction, so well done for both beginners or experienced. Impressive well made.

Brilliant video, really useful info! I just got an “old” SEA & SEA DX-G1 and a SONY A6000 in a SeaFrogs housing. And some SEA & SEA YS-110 strobes (everything bought used on online actions for bargin-basement-prices over time). But I might have stumbled on a really cheap alternative for brand name fiber optic flash cables: In Hi-Fi Audio & Video etc. some audio devices use “TOSLINK” style cables, they are fiber optic cables for digital optical audio for sound/audio systems… but a 2m (6.6 feet) cable can be had on E-Bay for about $4-15 just add some tape and it just works. While a SEA & SEA (or other brand) cable can fetch $40-80 or more… Again brilliant video tutorial!

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a great idea as long as they stay in the fiber optic ports and work reliably. I'm a big fan of fiber optic cable solutions outside the extremely expensive specialized cables. Nicely done!

Wow! After watching your 21 min video I improved my underwater Macro and genrral shots by 100% in just 2 Dives. Amazing difference with the right inspiration and guidance. I use a Huawei P20 Pro and weefine Pro Housing with 2 x 8000Lumen lights. That's right no flash. Amazing results after just 1 video👍👍👍

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Max - so great to hear that! That's the motivation to keep making the videos on my channel. I have a bunch more videos (including hours of VIP member video tutorials) on my site at tutorials.brentdurand.com. Enjoy!

Excellent video and easy to understand info. Would you please suggest how to choose right size of arms for strobes.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm happy to help send links to some great options. Feel free to send me an email from this page and I'll reply with some options. www.brentdurand.com/About-Brent

Great video Brent! What arm length combination would you recommend for CFWA photos with a fisheye?

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. Most divers using mirrorless or dslr systems use an 8” and 5” arm on each side, including for cfwa.

Brent, I can't tell you how many times I have watched this strobe video and I learn something each time I watch. When to use S&S diffusers and when not to? What are your thoughts on using diffusers or do you just leave them in your room? Thank for all of your videos, I am a subscriber. Jack

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the great comment, Jack. Really glad you keep pulling info from the video. I could keep talking on and on, so who knows what's in there ;- ). I nearly always use diffusers. With my Sea & Sea YS-D2 strobes I use the 100 degree diffusers. The 120s are wider but stop a bit more light. The 100s are plenty wide for wide-angle shooting. The only exception is if I'm mounting my homemade snoot, inwhichcase I use no diffuser.

Brent what do you think of the new Globe type diffusers for UW use. They are great above water

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

I honestly haven't tried them. I would think they would excel when shooting in crystal clear water when you don't need full strobe power. But if you need more power or more precise strobe positioning, then regular 100-130 degree diffusers are the way to go. I use 100-degree flat diffusers on my YS-D2s for everything.

This was probably the most informative video I have seen on the subject. Well done, sir. Do you have any advice on what, how many and length of arms and how many should be the fat buyont ones versus regular arms that take foam inserts? I have a Sea and Sea D200 if that matters, dual strobe with GoPro in middle above camera body. Thanks.

@BrentDurand

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I prefer 8" arms close to housing and 5" close to strobe. I also prefer Ultralight arms with separate Stix floats for fully customizable float that I adjust in between dives if I switch lighting, ports, etc., but hollow float arms work as well. Below is a link to a detailed article on this subject by Backscatter, plus the arms, clamps and floats I mentioned. Article: www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Best-Buoyancy-Solutions-For-Underwater-Cameras?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM= Floats: www.backscatter.com/Stix-Jumbo-Float-Ultralight-Arms?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM= Arms: www.backscatter.com/brand/Ultralight/department/Hardware/product-category/Arm-Sections?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM= Clamps: www.backscatter.com/brand/Ultralight/department/Hardware/product-category/Clamps?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM= I hope this helps!

One of the best and most useful video that I have viewed. May I ask a question related to Wide angle setup? In most of my wide angle shot, I couldn't light up the object(s) that are just slightly further away. Is it more related to my strobe position, or the camera settings (using ISO400, 1/100, F9 at 15m)?

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wilson, thanks for the kinds words. Your settings look fine (of course I can't know the exact shooting conditions), so I would think your strobe positions are the issue. The subject could be too far away for the designated strobe power as well. I have more diagrams in the full Strobe Positioning tutorial here: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-strobe-positioning/

I’ve had to watch this twice now. Awesome video. I’d love to know where you stand in lighting for GoPros. I’m looking into getting the 10. I’m trying to balance the cost of one powerful light or two lower power lights, but want decent lights in the event I upgrade at some point to the TG-6. (Yes, I know I’d be adding strobes then) does it even make sense to add $1000 of lights to a $400 camera if you dive twice a year?

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Caleb - Glad you found my channel. To answer your last question, it's really a personal question. If you plan to get into shooting underwater video, then spending $1000 on good lights for a GoPro that will then carry over to a TG-6 system is a nice investment. But if still photography is your end goal, then maybe go small on GoPro and save up for nicer strobes on the TG-6. Hope that helps Here's a link to all my GoPro tutorials - hope these help as well: tutorials.brentdurand.com/category/gopro-tutorials/

This makes so much sense, thank you! Now I understand what was going on with the backscatter. If doing video with one strobe, I’m still going to have backscatter off to the side of the subject though, right? I guess I will just need to test some positioning and see.

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. Check out my reply to your other comment on the 'Why You Need Lighting Underwater' video. I think you'll want to position the light at a diagonal from the camera with a weight at the bottom and something floaty up top so that it remains oriented correctly when you lower it.

@PeterRanieriII

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand I just saw your reply, thanks again man 🤙

Thanks for the great video! One question: are you using TTL strobes or do you manually set up the intensity?

@BrentDurand

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I prefer to use manual strobe controls, however there are many benefits to TTL.

Great! can you show something for supermacro with snoot and flash

@BrentDurand

2 ай бұрын

That's a great idea. The snoot follows the principals of shooting with a single light source with light from above front and slightly to one side.

Great video. I've been doing underwater for several trips now and didn't know a lot of this. One question is "how do you quickly move and lock the arms underwater when you have 6 knobs to loosen/tighten?"

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, great question. I actually answer this question in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZur0MeqibrVgrQ.html

Hi Brent i have just started with underwater macro photography with a video light. do you have some tips or even a video on this ? i love your videos by the way

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew - Glad you found my video tutorials. Here are a number of tips and videos to get you on your way: - An overview of using Constant (Video) Light for Stills: vimeo.com/ondemand/uwphoto/399033368 (this is paid as part of my MasterClass videos: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-photo-classes/ - Free video Lights vs Strobes: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-camera-lights/ - Article How to Minimize Backscatter: tutorials.brentdurand.com/how-to-minimize-backscatter/ - Article Underwater Portraits: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-portraits-tips-tricks/ - Video How to Create Black Backgrounds: tutorials.brentdurand.com/how-to-create-black-backgrounds/ Enjoy! I'm happy to answer questions as you get going. - Brent

Amazing Video! I have alot better understanding of how to use my underwater strobes. Could you make a video about using 1 strobe and everything that you can do with only 1 strobe?

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle - thanks for the kind words. I can certainly do that. What did you find missing from the single strobe section of this tutorial? I can add that into a single-strobe special published either here or into my exclusive video tutorial series at: Video.BrentDurand.com. Feel free to email me with those thoughts and I'll be sure to send you a link to the new video! Thanks! BrentDurand.com

@kylemcculloch5744

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand Really just some good tips and tricks for getting amazing shots. How to maneuver in a way to get the best angle. Also talk about TTL and manual and when to use either one. One idea also, is show a picture and then say "here is how you can capture the same image". I do alot of photography on land. But my underwater stuff is lacking. My last trip to Cozumel, i got average shots. I wasn't using a strobe either. I'm getting a strobe for this trip.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

@@kylemcculloch5744 Great feedback Kyle, thanks. I actually cover a lot tips and tricks like this, and even detailed image reviews for how you can capture similar images in the Premium series linked before. But the manual / TTL talk would be a great fit for KZread. The strobe will definitely be a game changer in the way you approach the photos! I've written a full Strobe Comparison here: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-strobe-comparison. Hope it helps!

Hi Brent, I haven't found a good video tutorial about shooting fish portraits (particularly with one strobe). Any chance of putting something together about camera settings, tips, and strobe use for fish portraits please? Cheers - love your videos, they are the best on youtube!

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Fish portraits is a great topic idea - will add it to the list. In the meantime, I wrote a general underwater portrait tips article on my website you can check out: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-portraits-tips-tricks/

@MrGingerJez

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand thanks so much. I'll have a read and look out for a vid on portraits!

do you have any videos for single stropes

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, in this video actually. Here is the full index: 0:51 - Backscatter discussion 4:13 - Basic Wide-Angle 6:49 - Big Animals & Reefscapes 7:44 - Close Focus Wide-Angle 8:33 - White Sand Wide-Angle 9:35 - Portrait Orientation Wide-Angle 10:33 - Single Strobe Wide-Angle 12:32 - Basic Macro Strobe Positioning 13:58 - Close Subject Macro 15:24 - Supermacro 16:24 - White Sand Macro 17:20 - Portrait Orientation Macro 18:04 - Reef Crevices Macro 18:36 - Single Strobe Macro 20:04 - Outro

Thanks for sharing Brent, really helpful, appreciate your efforts. Are you using any focus light? Do you think the strobe built in focus light is decent enough or useful as we shifting the strobe positioning? Thanks for your reply. I am using single strobe setup mainly for macro.

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I use a focus light for macro, but not for wide-angle. Since the strobe angle is not pointing at the subject (the majority of the time), the strobe modeling light is not useful for focusing. I use a dedicated focus light instead. If you're adding a snoot to the strobe then it changes things, but that's a different thing.

@sayhigh

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand Thank you so much for the advice, greatly appreciated. Have a great weekend!

Great video as an instruction Brent. I got some questions you might be able to answer. I am snorkeling/filming under water in freshwater rivers and streams in Latin America. I am photographing and filming tropical fish. I use a Olympus C8080 and SONY AX33 camcorder with housing on both of them. I am just beneath the surface in areas that got mostly just shallow water. How useful would a such big investment be to get a better quality of video shooting or photographs under water? Would a blitz for photographs be useful, or would natural light be sufficient? What if the sun doesn’t hit the surface as the water is surrounded by trees? Obviously some rivers and streams are brown colored, and those would be hard to accomplish something with. I am thinking about freshwater with clear running water.

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas - Using a strobe could certainly help improve the quality of your images, although for that kind of budget I would probably upgrade cameras first. I have a number of recommendation on my tutorials site here: tutorials.brentdurand.com/cameras-underwater-photography/.

Hiiiiii! Love your channel! Should I be using lights even in shallow water? I was shooting some leopard sharks today by the shore in La Jolla and there was so much backscatter but also a lot of light because it was close to the surface. What should I do?

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jess - thanks for the kind words! I would skip the lights for shooting shallow like that. Even without backscatter you'll barely notice a difference vs the ambient light. Plus, it will be easier to swim with less equipment!

Do you recommend using a diffuser in a strobe for macro shooting?

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

cutiekicks21 Yes, definitely! It will soften the light coming from the strobe head. I’ve got a full strobe comparison on my website at: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-strobe-comparison/

Do you ever use a snoot for macro? I'm gonna invest in the Backscatter mini flash and snoot. Looks awesome, and not too expensive.

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, Snoots are great for macro. Be sure to look towards version 2 of the Mini-Flash as it has some nice upgrades!: www.backscatter.com/Backscatter-Mini-Flash-2-Optical-Snoot-Combo-Package?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=

@rickpost2846

9 ай бұрын

cani i also use thr snoot for the sealife micro 3,0 @@BrentDurand

@BrentDurand

9 ай бұрын

@@rickpost2846 Hi Rick, you can use a snoot for a video light since the Micro 3.0 is not compatible with a flash unit. You can create your own for any Sea Dragon light or look towards a light designed with a snoot, like the Backscatter MW-4300 with the Optical Snoot (scroll down the page to accessories): www.backscatter.com/Backscatter-Macro-Wide-Underwater-Video-Light-MW-4300?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=

I wished you showed us the 5 minute end connector to ur camera strobe?

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathleen, I'm not quite sure what you mean (sorry)! The fiber optic cable that triggers the strobe? You want to see where it plugs into the strobe head?

Tried your inputs on a dive yesterday, the results were consistent good pictures. I'm using a Sea&Sea YS-D2J and an Inon Z330. I seem to have unequal power even if I use the INon as slave. any advice? thanks

@BrentDurand

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear. While the guide numbers are the same for both strobes, they should be "taken with a grain of salt" as the ratings between manufacturers are not always calculated using the same methodology. If both strobes are on TTL then they should fire evenly. If the Inon is slaved to the YS-D2J in manual then it will always fire at the power level you select on the Inon, which you will need to bump up or down to match the YS-D2J. I hope that makes sense!

What positoning would you reccommend for the strobe in a 2 videolight setup? Standalone 3rd arm for the strobe or perhaps add it next to one of the video lights with the triple ball clamp?

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Yes I would mount the strobe next to a video light using a triple clamp. The downside is that your camera rig will be heavy on one side, although you could try adding extra buoyancy to that side.

@psytcp

Жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand I will try that. Thanks a lot:)

Brent - how would placement differ if you were using one video light (2500 lumen) and 1 strobe?

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff - great question. In short, you're only using one at a time - either your strobe OR your video light. This means that you're back to the single strobe/light positioning. Here's a article on WHY we use either/or: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-camera-lights/ That said, it is possible to use both in certain shooting situations. Normally strobe and light settings are totally different, but you can 'blend' settings to use both. Mike Bartick does this a lot for supermacro with a snooted strobe plus a narrow light for backlighting or fill. Hope this helps!

What camera and housing do you recommend? It looks like you are using a Sony full frame mirror less with a Nauticam housing. Thank you very much for the video, it was a great help!

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

David Davis - That is a big question. I’ve written a complete camera guide and an overview of the gear I shoot on my website at tutorials.brentdurand.com/gear . Hope this helps! -Brent

@daviddavis6819

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Book marked your website.

Do you give classes other than you tube video? If so where? I have a d7100 and an ikelite case i take ok pictures would like to elevate my photos to a less exposures more quality.

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John - Yes, I have a website with many written tutorials in addition to this KZread channel. The best place to start is with the article below - 10 Free Chapters on learning underwater photography: tutorials.brentdurand.com/learn/ I also offer private virtual lessons on video chat to discuss specific, review images and anything else. Learn more here: tutorials.brentdurand.com/virtual-photo-lessons/ We're all always learning!

What length are those arms? Thank you.

@BrentDurand

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm using: 8" Ultralight Double Bar Arms: www.backscatter.com/Ultralight-8-inch-Double-Ball-Arm?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM= 5" Ultralight Double Bar Arms: www.backscatter.com/Ultralight-5-inch-Double-Ball-Arm?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=

Hi Brent, 1 question. Is it better to use 2x Sea&Sea YS03 (both are guide 20 in strength) strobes to take wide angle shots, or I could possible achieve getting the same lighting coverage with a single Sea&Sea YSD3 (rated as guide 33 in strength) positioned at the center, pointing outward above the camera? Thanks.

@BrentDurand

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Caesar, for wide-angle I would recommend using two strobes. This will provide a wider area of coverage plus the ability to minimize backscatter. Here's my 2021 Best Strobes Guide: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-strobe-comparison/ Hope this helps!

Excellent, thanks .. god i hate repositioning strobes :)

@BrentDurand

5 жыл бұрын

John Rasmussen Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve got a Minimizing Backscatter video here as well 👌

@johnrasmussen3752

5 жыл бұрын

I'll have a look ... currently, I love the history brush for backscatter ... after years of shooting I suddenly understand "light". Took me long enough :)

... And i was just thinking 🤔... Gpnna go with single better 🤗

I have a canon 5d and wanting to purchase a seafrogs underwater housing for it. How will I setup a flash / strobe to it (cheapest possible) as a lot of videos online show the built in camera flash triggers the strobe, but obviously the 5d doesn't have one! Any advice would be great as I know nothing about underwater photography but really want to learn. Many thanks.

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. Most of those tutorials are likely for compact cameras that do have a pop-up flash. I'm not familiar with the SeaFrogs brand but presume you would trigger strobes via fiber optic cable. Ikelite makes really nice, affordable, and reliable DSLR housings. On those you can choose to trigger the strobes via fiber optic cable or sync cord with TTL (automatic). I'd suggest contacting your local u/w camera specialty store and having them discuss the options, as it's far too much to type. Good luck!

Is this usefull for video lamps aswel? I use the sealife seadragon 2500s

@BrentDurand

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely. All these tips apply with the Sea Dragon 2500 lights.

@user-xh8bf6rd6s

4 ай бұрын

@@BrentDurand oh nice faster reaction thx!

Hi Brent I’m interested by under water workshops, do you organise that , with travelling in diferent location ? Dan Afifi

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, I just counted yesterday and have done over 20 photo workshops all around the world. I have nothing scheduled at the moment, but do offer virtual private lessons. The best part is we can discuss exactly what you want to learn. Here's more info - I hope to see you: tutorials.brentdurand.com/virtual-photo-lessons/

Which Strobe Position from the video do you want to try on your next dives?

@jameshanson4880

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the really helpful video. I'll be in Cozumel next week; unfortunately I have a single strobe (I have a TG-6 with YS03 strobe). I'm looking forward to doing the 1 or 3 o'clock position you mentioned; the first time I used it I was limited to the little tray and arm that the strobe came with, but now I have a flex-arm setup so a little more flexibility. I will have a video light on the other arm; while I know there's no substitute for having two strobes, especially for wide angle, can the video light be used as a supplement in any way? Also, do you have any thoughts about video light placement (I have two of those for when I'm shooting mostly video)? Thanks again!

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

@@jameshanson4880 Hi James. Don't doubt the creative power of one strobe! Some of my favorite Cozumel photos were shot with a single strobe. Great that you have the flex-arm how to help position the strobe. You can use a strobe plus a video light, but you'll need to adjust settings, basically slowing down your shutter speed significantly (eg 1/60s) in order for that video light to show up. Video light placement is the exact same as strobe placement! All the same techniques and principals with edge of light apply. Have fun over there!

@ddpp1420

4 жыл бұрын

Brent Durand I’m just wondering if you could use strobes to illuminate the sea floor from a long distance above or maybe you might have some ideas Thanks Brent

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

@@ddpp1420 Hi dd, it really depends how far you are from the bottom. Strobes have a max range of about 6ft/2m, so beyond that you're better off using ambient light and correcting the white balance.

@ddpp1420

4 жыл бұрын

Brent Durand Thanks for that Do you have any ideas or thoughts how you could use some form of light/lasers to light up an area 300 mtrs down to reveal what is on the sea floor It’s probably impossible but I need to ask

@brent Durant I bought a pair of ys-d2 strobe but habe currently noch arms what would you say how long should the arms be ? I want per side 2 arms is it to long when one both arms is 320mm ?

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

Zombie Pain Hi Zombie - I’m not familiar with the Noch arms, but the most popular lengths are something like 20cm for the long extension and and 8 or so cm for the shorter extension. Most will use the same arms like this for macro and wide-angle.

@SiLvErZoMbiiE

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand I'm sorry the autocorrection was correcting my English to German haha. I mean I have currently 4 arms which are 320cm and i have kinda the feeling that's too long. So you would recommend to have 20cm long arms as the long arms ? But there woulnd't be a problem when all 4 arms have the same length right?

@BrentDurand

4 жыл бұрын

@@SiLvErZoMbiiE Yes, I would get shorter arms. They can be the same length, but definitely a lot shorter :- )

@SiLvErZoMbiiE

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand Thanks Mate ! :)

question i always make pictures with a lighter no flash but whatever i come close to fish or whatever they disapear realy fast is that because my lighter is to shiny or am i going to fast close to the nature?

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rick - It's probably a combination of both. Think of it like approaching an animal in the park on land. If you run towards it with loud music it will run away. If you're quiet and spend time getting comfortable it may let you approach for a close photo.

@rickpost2846

Жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand another one i use the sealife micro3.0 is that mostly used for videos or pictures

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

@@rickpost2846 The Micro 3.0 is great for still photos and videos.

@rickpost2846

Жыл бұрын

@@BrentDurand theres like regular settings easy mode but you can also change the quility for example and the White balance how does that work on the micro 3.0

@BrentDurand

Жыл бұрын

@@rickpost2846 Hi Rick, the best place for info on how to change settings like white balance is the user manual, which will offer step by step instructions for all these settings and shooting modes. Cheers!

8 bewildered Moray eels downvoted this video...

🤭🤭🤭 i think a sort of kinda Mars rover for lighting could be kinda cool 🤭🤭🤭 but then underwater photographers wouldnt look so cool 🤭🤭🤭🤭

Brilliant video. Thanks for creating this.

@BrentDurand

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome 🤙