Why you need a Grid with your Softbox: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

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Softboxes come in all shapes and sizes but when you're looking at getting a new one there's one question you should ask. Does the softbox come with the option of a grid? At least that's what photographer Gavin Hoey thinks and in this video he shows you how and why he loves using softbox and grid combos when lighting portraits in his small home studio.
For Gavin there are three reasons why adding a grid is better then just a standard softbox. He uses the grid to control light bouncing off the walls in his small shooting space, he can add light to specific areas and create real vignette effects without the use of Lightroom or Photoshop. Keep watching to the end and you'll also discover Gavin's easy grid trick that opens up even more ways of working with grids.
Products Used:
Glow ParaPop 28"
www.adorama.com/glsbsm28pp.htm...
Grid for ParaPop 28"
www.adorama.com/fpec28.html?u...
Glow EZ Lock 12”x56” Stripbox+Grid
www.adorama.com/glsbez1256.ht...
Flashpont Xplor 400
www.adorama.com/fplfx400ptb.h...
Olympus E-M1 Mark ii
www.adorama.com/iomem1m2.html?...
Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro
www.adorama.com/iom1240b.html?...
Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2
www.adorama.com/iom2512b.html?...
Production Equipment Used:
Olympus E-M1 Mark ii
www.adorama.com/iomem1m2.html?...
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8
www.adorama.com/iom1718mbk.ht...
Olympus LS-P4 Audio Recorder
www.adorama.com/iomlsp4.html?...
Sennheiser Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
www.adorama.com/sew112p4a1.ht...
Godox 100W LED light
www.adorama.com/gosl100w.html...
Model: Chloe / chloemkerley
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  • @TaoNeko
    @TaoNeko Жыл бұрын

    1 - you are adorable 2 - a great teacher 3 - do great photots in impossible locations

  • @AlbertoBohera
    @AlbertoBohera4 жыл бұрын

    Best online teacher ever. Always surprised with how you make an extra creative move in every video, like taking half of the grid on the softbox. Congratulations for every video.

  • @JamesBayford
    @JamesBayford Жыл бұрын

    Chloe is an absolute asset to you. Such a brilliant easy going model.

  • @brentmiller3250
    @brentmiller32504 жыл бұрын

    I never considered pulling half my grid off ... of course that kind of thing comes with experience. Wonderful video ... as ALWAYS Gavin!

  • @sinetwo
    @sinetwo2 жыл бұрын

    Gavin, you're the best photo teacher there is. You simplify everything and make it so easy to understand.

  • @lenam6510
    @lenam65104 жыл бұрын

    And what a lovely day it is! A new video from Gavin Hoey! Thank you!!

  • @manfredoetting7694
    @manfredoetting76944 жыл бұрын

    It is always a great pleasure listening to you!

  • @bretthaddock8954
    @bretthaddock89544 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gavin. Another a great instructional video. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. All the best from the U.S.

  • @ronwhite7304
    @ronwhite73044 жыл бұрын

    Gavin, you are great! I have learned so much from you over the years. I feel like I should be paying you.

  • @richardwintle1020
    @richardwintle10204 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely had never thought of using a half-gridded softbox... thanks for this, Gavin!

  • @Bob-Horse
    @Bob-Horse4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gavin, perfect timing and expertly done as always. Hope you are well, please keep safe.

  • @KevinPhillipssb
    @KevinPhillipssb4 жыл бұрын

    I'm lucky enough to have a softbox with a grid but I never knew it was quite a flexible as this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @jasonbodden8816
    @jasonbodden8816 Жыл бұрын

    Still one of my favourite KZread educators. Gavin's the man.

  • @jorgeeduardo.pineda
    @jorgeeduardo.pineda4 жыл бұрын

    Gavin Hoey You are my light Obi-Wan (Gavin-Wan Kenobi!) Thank you so much for so many you share!

  • @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE
    @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE2 жыл бұрын

    Love Gavin's presentation skills and he passes on good information.

  • @francequirion9547
    @francequirion95473 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much, always a pleasure to look at your so inspirational videos, I'm a fan!!

  • @marktomphotography
    @marktomphotography4 жыл бұрын

    So smart and simple about the partial grid. Thanks for the idea!

  • @TheSmartWoodshop
    @TheSmartWoodshop4 жыл бұрын

    Nice that girds are included or more affordable. I remember when a grid cost as much as a softbox. Thanks for the idea of peeling away part of the grid for more creative options.

  • @greggillies1320

    @greggillies1320

    2 жыл бұрын

    So THE Ron Paulk watches the same photography videos as me?! which i use to photo the projects i make that he designs, small world!

  • @peeweebarney

    @peeweebarney

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@greggillies1320 What photo projects would that be, and what kind of designs does he make?

  • @ki6ada2005
    @ki6ada20054 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gavin. Once again a great video. It’s nice to see you teach at a simple level. Thanks.

  • @gordwilliam4384
    @gordwilliam43844 жыл бұрын

    Always learn something new from your videos Gavin!! Stay safe!!

  • @davidblumenthal1771
    @davidblumenthal1771 Жыл бұрын

    Love it! You've sold me on grids!

  • @ARVargas
    @ARVargas4 жыл бұрын

    Great technique and gorgeous model.

  • @007PJG
    @007PJG4 жыл бұрын

    Great as always

  • @duaneparker5070
    @duaneparker50704 жыл бұрын

    Another masterclass from the master himself!

  • @raulakis35
    @raulakis353 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video !! I have learned a lot today !!! Bravo

  • @johnnyandersom9226
    @johnnyandersom92262 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your videos. Truly helpful

  • @Sportserjeff
    @Sportserjeff4 жыл бұрын

    Great as always. Love the idea of a half grid or split grid.

  • @shemapicture2058
    @shemapicture20583 жыл бұрын

    GAvin....you always did a great job.......awesome tutorial. You're the man. Thanks heaps

  • @Shawn.72
    @Shawn.724 жыл бұрын

    Gavin, fabulous video. This really help me understand grids alot better. Now if only I had a studio to try that stuff out.

  • @Ukuleleal
    @Ukuleleal4 жыл бұрын

    Yay. A new Gav video always makes my day. :)

  • @rudjard
    @rudjard4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this new vid Gavin! your videos are as always inspiring...

  • @terryyu3832
    @terryyu38324 жыл бұрын

    greatest online teacher! Very creative

  • @jesseshaw4495
    @jesseshaw4495 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Thank you so much!

  • @timrosenthal46
    @timrosenthal462 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic thank you Gav !!

  • @anilsalimath7347
    @anilsalimath73474 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for great suggestions.

  • @itzajdmting
    @itzajdmting2 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video, and I'm just blown away by those awesome pics of the lovely Chloe. 👏🔥

  • @bigseddo4036
    @bigseddo40364 жыл бұрын

    Love your work

  • @sethianshul1
    @sethianshul14 жыл бұрын

    As usual... Amazing video from amazing photographer

  • @presleyfrederick2258
    @presleyfrederick22584 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gavin, another great video!

  • @earnestdillardii909
    @earnestdillardii9094 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video Gavin. Gave me some great ideas!

  • @alessandrorossi6447
    @alessandrorossi64472 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic teacher Gavin!

  • @jfairplane8520
    @jfairplane85203 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. very nice explanation ! Super !

  • @joaubo
    @joaubo4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all yours videos. Great job.

  • @jeanleguique4280
    @jeanleguique42803 жыл бұрын

    I needed those flash pro tips so much ! Thanks Gavin !

  • @johncollins7968
    @johncollins79684 жыл бұрын

    as always first class

  • @spallan100
    @spallan1004 жыл бұрын

    great work as usual Gav, fantastic image's.

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner4 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done, clear and concise. Thanks

  • @crisriddle
    @crisriddle2 жыл бұрын

    great video and awesome shots!

  • @davidjones8070
    @davidjones80704 жыл бұрын

    I know the video is about grids..I love them. But my comment is about the use of the fan to create movement and visual interest in your images. I think it makes a huge difference. Great video as usual Gavin. Stay safe.

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words David. Yes, it's amazing what a difference a fan can make to the shoot. My top tip is bring in the fan at the ens of the shoot... for fairly obvious reasons 😉

  • @briannguyen9959
    @briannguyen99592 жыл бұрын

    Oh my God Gavin, you are so fun to watch and your videos are very helpful! I laughed when you ripped off half of the grid at the end of the video to reveal the word “subscribe “. Brilliant! Thank you!

  • @oncheugbabe6509
    @oncheugbabe65094 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant work.

  • @GiovisLaShorty
    @GiovisLaShorty Жыл бұрын

    This video was really helpful, thank you so much!!! You have a new subscriber 👏🏼👋🏼

  • @miguelangelfloresduarte7179
    @miguelangelfloresduarte71794 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again gave, your tutorials are wonderfull.

  • @angelmusical70
    @angelmusical704 жыл бұрын

    Great teaching, thank you!

  • @tomaspland889
    @tomaspland8894 жыл бұрын

    Always new and inventive ways to learn. Usual excellence thankyou.

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom 👍

  • @austrian96
    @austrian96 Жыл бұрын

    Genius!!! Thanks!

  • @johnspencer1146
    @johnspencer11464 жыл бұрын

    Great info Gavin, thank you.

  • @pattymattes7124
    @pattymattes71244 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos!!! They are a wealth of information and I've learned a lot. Thank you!!!

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support Patty, it's always appreciated 👍

  • @traceartography
    @traceartography5 ай бұрын

    Thank you. You’re the best.

  • @blchbld
    @blchbld4 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!!

  • @JanAymerichFoto
    @JanAymerichFoto4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial Gavin, as always!!

  • @pedroferreirabass
    @pedroferreirabass4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you

  • @Bishnu_Deb
    @Bishnu_Deb3 ай бұрын

    Beautiful video with such lovely ideas of using grids. You are amazing, Gavin. Love from India.

  • @kjeet007
    @kjeet0072 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation 👏

  • @paulhales8369
    @paulhales83694 жыл бұрын

    Nice idea taking part of the grid down for the background must try it.

  • @michaelschmitt5413
    @michaelschmitt54134 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I like the idea of using the grid on part of the box. Hadn't considered trying that.

  • @mannyblue0
    @mannyblue04 ай бұрын

    Thank you Gavin. Excellent tutorial. I never thought of that you can half use your grid.

  • @LeuyinTv
    @LeuyinTv3 жыл бұрын

    I love you Bro!!! thanks!!

  • @jerrym8140
    @jerrym81404 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Gavin and stay well 😊

  • @greatvedas
    @greatvedas Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial. My thought is that, it would be lot more effective, if the examples are shown side-by-side ( without and with grid ).

  • @History-beneath-your-feet
    @History-beneath-your-feet Жыл бұрын

    Great info and really well explained

  • @HoodCompany
    @HoodCompany4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gavin for the always useful insights....I must say I have always bought lighting modifiers with the grid included...finding options for grids after purchase is sometimes difficult and always expensive. The Glow series from Adorama is a prime example of well-made and reasonably priced equipment that almost always includes a grid with whatever modifier you purchase. Stay well and safe!

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Booth and I echo your thoughts on the Glow range.

  • @danielmuhlig7097
    @danielmuhlig70974 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Good video. Thanks.

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster4 жыл бұрын

    Gridtastic! 😁

  • @paulwilcock4351
    @paulwilcock43514 жыл бұрын

    Great video Gavin

  • @raju.pampana6813
    @raju.pampana68132 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙌🏻

  • @bnkakl
    @bnkakl3 жыл бұрын

    gavin my dear hoey! you are simply the sweetest awesome!

  • @inlocoparentis
    @inlocoparentis4 жыл бұрын

    Always get actionable info from these videos.

  • @teleking58
    @teleking584 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Gavin!

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robbie 👍

  • @sir_markdavid
    @sir_markdavid3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video

  • @nikonman48
    @nikonman484 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your demo. I am truly impressed with the quality of your OM-D E-M1 Mark 2. The images look very sharp and clean for a 4/3 sensor. Very good!

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank but Shhh, don't tell any one this secret Brandon... Clean sharp studio photos have very little to do with the size of the sensor 😲

  • @peeweebarney

    @peeweebarney

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GavinHoey Really?! Maybe needing new eyeglasses maybe my problem then, eh?

  • @eluyerachristopher5471
    @eluyerachristopher54713 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this is explicit enough

  • @fangli
    @fangli4 жыл бұрын

    very nice and clear

  • @harisusmanivlogs
    @harisusmanivlogs4 жыл бұрын

    i feel really good when i watch your video i and i learned from you a lot thank for creating a great content

  • @boongahchan7167
    @boongahchan71672 жыл бұрын

    Nothing to say but thank you❤️

  • @SamFickelHomeLending
    @SamFickelHomeLending Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this video helped me decide that I do not, in fact, need to purchase another softbox (that has a grid). So thanks for saving me money!

  • @barkyvonschnauzer2188
    @barkyvonschnauzer2188 Жыл бұрын

    I always come out ahead in my photoshoots after watching Gavin.

  • @mrhowah4688
    @mrhowah46882 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @promokator
    @promokator Жыл бұрын

    Graet lesson! Thank you :-)

  • @manoharmgr8235
    @manoharmgr82353 жыл бұрын

    Very useful video , I learned lot from it, looking forward more videos like this keep it up good work, thanks a lot sir R.manohar , india,chennai

  • @careylee5951
    @careylee59513 жыл бұрын

    Wicked!

  • @thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen
    @thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen Жыл бұрын

    oh wow this was really helpful to understand. I was so confused with the honeycomb grid cause it looked like it doesn't do anything

  • @veselinvasilev9362
    @veselinvasilev93624 жыл бұрын

    Thank You!

  • @JulieMeikle
    @JulieMeikleАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @krbenoit
    @krbenoit4 жыл бұрын

    You sneaked in some HSS there on the last shots... And I’m concerned about your smoke machine, it seems neglected lately! Keep making the great content! Thanks Gavin!

  • @loihpatli
    @loihpatli4 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos Gavin! Pure pleasure to watch and learn from them. Can you recomend what equipment should buy for small home studio like yours, i mean the most useful and nessesary? Thanks in advance

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    4 жыл бұрын

    It depends on what you plan to shoot. Best bet is to have a look for videos here on Adorama TV that feature the sort of photography you plan to do (Fashion, Portraits, Product etc) In the description of most videos we put a list of the gear used.

  • @SGDVD
    @SGDVD4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing and Chloe ist nice!

  • @arthurcoon7901
    @arthurcoon79014 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @riverhe2852
    @riverhe28523 жыл бұрын

    Whenever there is a Gavin Hoey video from Adorama, there is me. Such a simple and useful explanation of the grid use. Thanks.

  • @snaphappy7530
    @snaphappy75303 жыл бұрын

    Gavin it's been a while since I've seen your face on your channel! A pleasant surprise to find it here! Great video too!

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