When NOT to use a Softbox

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Which softbox should you use? Should you even use a softbox at all?? While soft light is very flattering, you don't have to stay away from hard light... and the fact is, you can actually be very creative without using a softbox at all. Use the lighting techniques in this video as inspiration and let me know what you think :)
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Пікірлер: 52

  • @SamHolland
    @SamHolland Жыл бұрын

    Which do you prefer, softbox, or no soft box?? Let us know 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

  • @alsanova
    @alsanova Жыл бұрын

    0:46 - 😂😂 3:09 - lmao you will also need a flat head screwdriver to slide out smoke alarm when doing that effect 😂

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @HiethGeorge
    @HiethGeorge Жыл бұрын

    Another awesome tickety-boo top tipping straight to the point video - it is like adding a cloud I need a HUGE softbox to smooth out Gordon Ramsey Forehead! I have that modifier you can borrow it if you want cheers H

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥 😂😂

  • @shua_films
    @shua_films Жыл бұрын

    LOVED THIS!! the value of this is immense!

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother 🙏🏻 nothing you don’t know already! 💪🏻🎥📺

  • @MicroFourNerds
    @MicroFourNerds Жыл бұрын

    Best tutorials on KZread! Also “snoot” is the best word ever

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 Snooty! 🙏🏻🎥 thanks Em

  • @pauljakeman
    @pauljakeman Жыл бұрын

    Great video again Sam, all that work with Spielberg really paid off, and nice shadow puppet! Deffo going to take this advice going forward. Especially the shadow puppet.

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother 🤩🙏🏻

  • @pauljakeman

    @pauljakeman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SamHolland my pleasure man!

  • @newfoundmass
    @newfoundmass Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering where you were! Good video as always!

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 I’m finally coming out of hiding. Thank you 🙏🏻🎥📺

  • @DavidZhou
    @DavidZhou Жыл бұрын

    Loved this tip! Definitely picking up some of those modifiers

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    🤩🙏🏻 awesome! Thank you 🎥

  • @einfachsvenreview
    @einfachsvenreview Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, i like it with softbox even more

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥

  • @michaelgabes7574
    @michaelgabes7574 Жыл бұрын

    nothing new to me, but you explained it so good, that i watched the whole story ;-) thanks!

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank yiu

  • @photechvideo
    @photechvideo Жыл бұрын

    Great video Sam, thank you. As always, you explain everything so clearly and I love your humour!. As you say, it depends on the mood you want to create. I love both soft and hard light. If we always used the same lighting, photos and videos would be extremely boring. Good luck in your experimenting with the optical condenser for light modifying. I bought a similar one just after Christmas but broke my shoulder just after buying it so I have only tried it out on a few studio test photos with a mannequin head but I am looking forward to using it, and the multiple gobos which came with it, for a photo shoot and also for a studio video. As it has a Bowens mount, it can be used on LED and flash lights as long as the bulb doesn't protrude to much. Please do make one of your extremely informative and interesting videos on your experience with your optical condenser and gobos, Sam. Keep up the excellent work! Speak soon. Andy

  • @Glen.Danielsen
    @Glen.Danielsen Жыл бұрын

    Sam! I’ll use soft more oft, because face is a disgrace. Great spate, mate! 🇺🇸💛🇬🇧

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    🤩🙏🏻🎥

  • @CarsSimplified
    @CarsSimplified Жыл бұрын

    I'll definitely have to try out some hard lighting for my close-up-on-a-part B-roll footage! The twinkle filter may be a bit much for that sort of shot, but I'm tempted to try it just once.

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    🤩💪🏻🎥

  • @persvanstrom
    @persvanstrom Жыл бұрын

    Soft box mostly or bounced light. Can't help it but just love that soft wrapping light, but the softer the prime, the more contrast and love I think is needed for the rest of the frame. Direct light or hard light can be very effectfull used with the right story. Great video as always Sam. Love your stuff. Making me a much better creator (I hope atlest) and your videos are very inspiring.

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I’m pleased the videos are helping 🤩🙏🏻🎥

  • @persvanstrom

    @persvanstrom

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SamHolland They ALL are ;)

  • @ScottEdwards
    @ScottEdwards Жыл бұрын

    Gotta get me some fog in a can!! 😎 great video mate good to see you back making vids again 💪

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother 🙏🏻🎥

  • @christhompsonphotography6783
    @christhompsonphotography6783 Жыл бұрын

    Do I listen to the guy on youtube telling me to not to listen to youtubers.... :DDDDDDD WAHH. Great video btw!

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻

  • @PNWMOTION
    @PNWMOTION Жыл бұрын

    can you do a finger puppet tutorial? thanks.

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @Hot_Secrets_Updates
    @Hot_Secrets_Updates6 ай бұрын

    Wow

  • @AoyagiAichou
    @AoyagiAichou Жыл бұрын

    Well, the only reason I don't have a softbox is because I use Rotolight and I'm not made out of money. I think I'll just use an umbrella, haha.

  • @steveschnetzler5471
    @steveschnetzler5471 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do "deformed rabbit" ? Thanks.

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 I think that’s the only thing I can do!

  • @shumayla25
    @shumayla258 ай бұрын

    Hello :) to shoot a selftape at home, would you recommend the oct a softbox or the parabolic? If you have the space and budget. Do you think there is a difference ? Thank you

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi. Whatever is best for your space really. The only things to keep in mind are the size of the softbox (the bigger and closer, the softer the light) and the quality/type of diffusion 🤩 I hope that helps 🎥

  • @shumayla25

    @shumayla25

    8 ай бұрын

    I know, I saw your video about it 😃 that why I’m going for 100 or 120. But I’m esitate between the Rollie octa 100cm and the Godox parabolic 120.

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    8 ай бұрын

    If you have the space and you want softer light, go bigger 😉💪🏻🎥 let us know what you decide. And thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎉

  • @shumayla25

    @shumayla25

    8 ай бұрын

    @@SamHolland sure :) thank you 🙏🏼

  • @Ranger7Studios
    @Ranger7Studios Жыл бұрын

    Spray fog set off your fire alarm? Weird.

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeh! 🤔

  • @RandomlySet
    @RandomlySet11 ай бұрын

    What lens do you use when shooting in the office?

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    11 ай бұрын

    Like my talking head shots? Either 24mm or 35mm 🙏🏻🎥

  • @RandomlySet

    @RandomlySet

    11 ай бұрын

    @@SamHolland cheers.... My office is about as tight as yours, don't film in it often though..... I also have the S5, usually use the 20-60 at 20mm.... Literally just shot a talking head using the 24-105 I bought off Josh over the weekend 👍

  • @RandomlySet
    @RandomlySet Жыл бұрын

    Before I watch this, I bet the result is "personal preference" and "context" / "situation"

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Pretty much… but with added tips and ideas for people who don’t know. Hope you enjoy 🤩🙏🏻🎥

  • @RandomlySet

    @RandomlySet

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SamHolland Haha, good video dude

  • @SamHolland

    @SamHolland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank yoy

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