5 Minutes to show how I setup my Off Camera Flash!!! 

You are so easy to learn from, thank you Jason 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Sheesh. You made that so simple. Can't wait to start using off camera flash!

love love love this video. thx

ugh, beautiful! Team OCF!

the most effective and fast method. adjust background to desired look on the camera screen what I never thought that technic and then adjust flash to desired power and look.

Thank you for the video, very helpful!

5 minutes video that gave me so much information compared to the numerous and lenghty video on the same subject that fails to deliver. Thank you Jason for this clear and concise video!

Well done, sir👌🏾👍🏾

really good vidéo ! thank you !

When shooting with flash: If you shoot at f/8 or f/10, would you keep the ISO at 100 and lower the shutter speed? I think that will cause motion blur if the subject moves a little, so would you increase the ISO instead? How would you set your shutter speed in this case? Will that depend on the “high-speed sync” shutter speed of the flash? For example, if HSS syncs at shutter speeds from 1/400 to 1/8,000 seconds, can I go higher than 1/400, like 1/10?

Every helpful.

Just subscribed. I like that you show how you set up everything. Great work. I noticed that you had your shutter at 1/2000. Like you mentioned in the video, would have preferred to lower the shutter to get more light in the picture or just increase the flash power. I'm assuming you kept it at 1/2000 because that was the correct exposure before you used the flash. Should we get the exposure correct before using the flash and then just use the flash power to the get look that we want.

What is the name of your camera, I like it? Nice Video, thanks for the information

What camera and the lens did you use

Does the camera settings still apply if your moving around?

Hi Jason how can I set my 24-70 GM ii lens for blurry backgrounds, I m struggling with my settings. Please help 😊

Shutter speed 1/2000, and a flash is being fired. Doesn't syncspeed matter anymore? How does this work?

Exactly how I shoot but you need to cover high speed sync

hey Phlooooo is it possible that you gimme those Raw Files?

Off camera flash is the difference between pro photography and just using your phone. L

And just in case anyone was wondering why you can only adjust aperture/iso to effect brightness of flash in image exposure is because the flash pulse duration is much faster than any shutter speed you'd be using, so the added flash light pulse is like 1/20,000 of a second and is "done" long before your 1/200, 1/2000 etc shutter is done. That's also why most pro cameras give you the choice of first or second curtain flash sync, so it either fires when the shutter first opens, or fires just before the shutter closes...or in the case of high speed sync, the flash fires several times to match up with the Rolling readout of your imager, which is also why ultimate flash power is reduced in high speed sync since the flash can't fire its full power in such rapid progression it needs for the HSS.

I really like the way the off camera flash is used here, it enhances the image, being outdoors but still looking natural - quite often it's not used like that, which isn't a style I like.

Hey, great video. Awesome suggestions on controlling ambient light. Maybe something to add for newbies. I believe you're shooting HSS, in order to get your shutter speed up to 1/2000. Another option, if it's a bright sunny day is an ND filter. Last thing you might mention for beginning photographers is communication with their subjects. For many people, those starter test shots are critical, but they can add tension or confusion if your subject doesn't understand the process. Great content! Love the tutorial. Cheers.

ill be honest I was skeptical in learning something new, with that said, I've been shooting 18 yrs and I just realized I shoot with the flash and I change the settings on my camera to compensate rather than changing the power of the flash like you showed in the video. The issue is that I shoot ETTL and you know how that goes, ill be shooting manual flash going forward!

She is beautiful!

A smoking hot model like Maddie makes a photographer's job a whole lot easier.

please do a beginner video on using a flash for the first time...the common mistakes, best practice, etc. like a dummy guide of some sort. pleeeeeeeease

Why such a fast shutter speed of 1/2000 when subject standing still. A track race is half that speed.

Gotta love the off camera flash even though I’m a natural light photographer first. 😅 Nice video! Keep at it! 👍🏽💯💯

hi, i'm new in this business as photogrspher and just purchased an off csmera flash with 200w , is that enough power ?? thank you sr.

I've seen people using the method where they have the flash off and set the camera to get a dark shot... is it for a different look ?

Nice video! on the softbox do you have 1 layer of diffusion? or two layers?

Your simplistic approach was exactly what I needed...

When shooting full body wide open like that - is there a risk that one of the eyes will be out of focus?

I have a canon m6 mark ii . Do you know if this same set up you have will work?

Good job!!! Good information and to the point!!! Ps Beautiful young lady!😊

The most simplest explanation ever. Thank you!!!

Might I ask, what camera and lens are you using here?

nice! ... and it does require HSS :D

Thank you so much Jason, very helpful and informative! God bless, good luck and keep creating!

I admire you very much mr jason now i want to ask you in the picture style ie in the landsqab portreat nuatural something is saying what do you use and how much do you do with the numbers inside please answer this yhatt

I cannot wait to switch to mirrorless, I swear! Plus I lost my Sekonic lightmeter, and this video relieved me of quite a bit of stress. I really like no measuring approach! Keep it simple, and effective!!

Run-N-Gun version: I use an AD200 without modifier on a Manfrotto Alu Ranker Air-Cushioned Light Stand with my Sony a7rIII. Your C-stand, with AD600 weights a ton for moving around quickly. Plus, that modifier is difficult to manage if there are any wind gusts. I also have an assistant to manage the light if budget allows. In a 90-minute session, I get many locations and poses before the models get cold, hot or just burn out. If BG scene is epic, my aperture is around f8. Normally for couples; f4. [settings: AP, 1/250 min SS, auto ISO. Chimp for quick flash power test at each location.] Always shoot in shade or no sun on face. Rinse and repeat. If more BG bokeh needed or darkened, it can be added in LR and PS with subject select masking. Your setup is great for controlled settings with limited venues and ideal conditions.

How do you avoid getting shadows form the Off camera flash?? I get shadows when shooting with off camera flash, shadows on the ground, on the wall (if the person is next to the wall)

Jason, I’m always going back to your videos for the learning process of HSS. Question on your auto focus. I noticed what looked like to me 2 arrows on the top and bottom of her head in this video. Can you explain? I just use eye detection. Any info is helpful.

Honestly, I think we've tricked ourselves into liking catchlights because there are no way to avoid them. More often than not - especially in a studio where you can see the shape of the flash modifier, it actually looks kinda weird. When I first started with flash I was like "eeew, how do I get rid of that?? - only to Google and see that people talked about it like a good thing. Here it looks really good, since it's a small bright circle, but in sooo many cases it looks like crap and takes away from the beautiful patterns and colours of the eye.Now I don't mind catchlights, but I think I'm just tricking myself...

Great, simple explanation. Loved it! However, what about white balance? I've watched a lot of videos on this topic and none have mentioned how to get proper white bal. Aren't we working with two different temperatures? What's the best setting?

I feel like even though her face is more lit that she doesn't stand out from the back ground anymore than the flat natural lighting scenario. Perhaps its a matter of taste, but I feel like the better approach to OCF is to make the exposure for the back ground darker. Regardless good explanation

Just seeing this video but find it super helpful. Really like your style of videos thank you.

You are worried about noise when using R5??? I would be like you if I used 5d mark II.

Is there a downside to just leaving HSS on all the time?

Can you do a video outside with on-camera flash. I'm new to photography and don't have lighting equipment

Where does he get these wonderful toys

Thank you !! Im more of a videographer and Im beginning photo shoots and this was simple enought to catch on !

Great video! How were you able to set your shutter speed to 1/2000 with a flash - when the max flash shutter speed for flashes is 1/250 on the camera?

My english is not the best, but i understand it ❤ good Videos, good works

Thank you very much for doing this. Showing what you see on the camera and your explanations really sets you above others!!

If I want to take group pictures, should I do it with softbox or porta light which option is best?

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Good video Do you have any videos on how you save photo files and what size you send for selling to clients

I did not SEE the diferense from setting up the Mirrorless camera from a DSLR. Since the DSLR has Live View , I gess it is the same procedure.

Quick fast and full of great information. Ty

Iam a photographer to can teach some more about shooting pictures before editing in computer

quick question, i recently did a outdoor photoshoot with strobes and experienced my photos being overexposed. what am i doing wrong? i want to go for a shoot with my subject lighten and my background darker

Thank you so much for this video! I just got my gear in the mail and set it up right away. I quickly realized I had no clue what I was doing and all my pictures were coming out black in the background and way too bright on my son (who I was practicing on) and I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. after I watched your video the images were perfect! so much info in such an easy way to understand.thank you so much.

Great tutorial! Thank you

Just subscribed, Jason. You didn't mention it, but were you using HSS with the 2,000 shutter speed. (I'm an amateur wildlife photographer, but I want to improve my flash photography on people.)

Very good and useful video! Thank you!

Beautiful images! I’m just confused why the softbox is so far away from the subject - bring it about 5-8ft away instead of 20 lol

Thanks a lot Please share editing lightroom tutorials also

This was such a helpful video and in only 5 min! I, too, was changing my flash settings and my camera settings. Now I have to find a model and practice. Thank you!

Did you just say if you go over 100 ISO you'll introduce noise? Because I don't see noticeable noise until about 6,400

I’ve come across so many videos on exposure for off camera flash and I wish I had come across your video first sir. This was the easiest to understand. Thank you for your video.

Very informative and straight to the point. Great work! Thank you for the video.

Question: why are you placing the softbox that far from the model? Wouldn’t you want a softer light by placing as close to her as possible without being in the frame?

Simple tips like this is what everyone remembers for life!

Great tips and just subscribed. 👍🏽👍🏽

O seu canal é ouro ! Hi, from Brazil!

learnt alot.. You explain everything very easily. Thanks bunch

One of the very best demos on how to do OCF!

Maddie is phenomenal. 😎

Using high speed sync here I assume?

Nice vid thanks! Subbed.

Thank you

Informative and concise, great work. Maybe you can help me with a couple of questions, my Canon R5 has exposure simulation, when dialing in the ambient light, do I turn off exp sim? If I have to turn the exp sim off, do I turn it on before I take the final shot? Thanks again.

I'll never understand why people try to avoid noise like it's going to ruin their reputation as a photographer or an artist. Once you start shooting anything above ISO1600, then maybe they'll be something to really notice. But especially if you're shooting wide open, there's no need to need to be afraid of shooting higher ISOs if it's going to give you a good exposure. But, to each their own. It just baffles me when anyone tries to suggest or teach that "go as low as you can" mentality as if it's a crime to have any sort of noise in your photo at all. It's all an artform for sure, and we're free to do what we want to suit our style, but for those who are just starting out, they may get the misconception that noise in a photo is bad or makes them a "non-pro"...totally false. I've been shooting for almost 30 years and I'm not afraid to shoot up to 400 or even 800 if needed. And that was back in the day of still shooting 35mm film. Most modern cameras have much better noise to ISO ration than back in the day with older digital cameras or even some film stock. Don't be afraid of noise boys and girls. Excessive noise can ruin a shot for sure, but that's not really an issue until you start getting past 800 or 1600 depending on what you're shooting and the age of the camera.

That beauty dish is compatible with Godox AD100 Pro?

First time watching one of your videos and I can appreciate your knowledge. Great as it was right to the point and no fluff. Love it!! I liked and subbed now, my friend.

Someone give this man a light meter. All this guesswork is unnecessary.

Do you need to setup HSS in the camera too???

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Which flash are you using sir ?

thank you you helped me learning something new today

Crying along with the beginner photographers using camera which does not support high speed sync.😢

In a case where the camera shutter syn speed is 10/250 of a sec which may led to the cutting to be in your frame what should you do???

First time I can understand how to use off light ,thank you

Good One!.................................

Hello, which off-camera flash should I buy first for a reasonable price?

What lens are you using