I was glad it did not involve photo stacking. I know stacking can be a great thing but I was taught to get right in the camera, and that is what you showed. thanks
Most videos: "I added a 3rd flash to get this image" Your video: "I added a 3rd flash to get this image, and here is why I did it" Super helpful video! Thank you! You videos have really lit a fire under me, they are perfect combination of stunning results and and "Oh I could do that too" vibe, so thank you for that as well.
i was trying to photograph a white soda can, and ended up with an unsatisfying result due to my lack of experience, i cant begin to thank you enough for sharing your skills with us, thank you so much
It is tricky and can be frustrating, but those gems are there and once you get it, it's quite rewarding. Keep going! Thank you for watching Edgar! I'm glad my videos can offer some help
This video is soooo amazing! I love that you showed each step of the process. It really helps anyone that is trying to practice or learn about lighting reflective objects. Thank you!
What a great video! This is not a video... this is a lighting teaching manual! Super job! Thank you! And hey... I bought my light meter and it has arrived, and two main strobe lights are on the way. Thanks to your support, and great videos! ))) Wish you a great day! )))
AWESOME. ,,,LOVE your channels. The flow of the video is easy to understand. You explain the techniques clearly, straight to the point and with the slow pace, made a Non-English speaking audience like me can easily to follow the content. THANK YOU
Great tutorial. The spot highlights that the third light introduced were bugging me a lot. Glad you sorted that out with the tweaks at the end, final result looks amazing.
Thank you, Thank you so much for a clear, concise video on another use of continuous lighting with additional lights and/or additional backdrops and emphasizing taking an image to see what that additional light (or backdrop) did to your image. I learned a lot and anxious to try these techniques as I learned to control each light source added,
You can also cross polarize the light source / lens to eliminate the specular highlight. Or use a print of a gradient, place it like a bounce and let the can reflect the printed gradient.
Appreciate your step by step guide to how you went about lighting this. I've watched a lot of yt videos and so many skip over these details. As a relatively new photog to product photography I find these steps helpful in the learning process. Thank you!
ALL of the images you yielded are stunning! The final image is my favorite too, though, so clean and well executed!! This was so thorough yet straightforward; you teach so well! I definitely want to give this technique a try soon. Thank you! PS: I am so so excited for your course "thing!" I volunteer as tribute! 🙋🏻♀️
Wow, I just discovered your channel tonight and I am in awe! Just getting into flash photography and I already learned a lot. Keep up the amazing work! :)
Wow. Great work. Next time you need to remove and reposition the can…may be small markings on the “rear of the can” aligned corresponding with markings on the plexiglass will help?
Hello. I watch your lectures with great admiration. Would using a white or black background instead of the yellow background in this video affect the reflection. I only have them.
Thank you! Swapping the background out shouldn't affect the reflection or even ambient lighting, as long as the backdrop is a decent distance away from the set.
Hey Brandon, love your channel! Could you post a link to the brand of studio clamps you use? They seem have a grip on them which double as a stand for fill cards, etc. Thankyou!
Thanks for the info! I noticed that you sometimes use Profoto and sometimes Godox. Is there a huge difference? If you may make a video comparing the two it would be awesome 👏🏻
Hey can you give a link for that white diffusion? I’ve been looking for this for sooo long for my product shots. PLEASE. EDIT: Nvm you’re a legend and already did it
Very nice video and informative. Just had one doubt can't we use smaller apperatiure and may be a little lower shutter speed. What is your view on this. Wanted your opinion.
Hi Brandon! I LOVE your photography style. I was wondering if you could give us some tips on photographing with artificial light but without flash. I have a couple of softboxes but I can't seem to get the result I really want and I'm not sure if it is actually possible and I'll have to invest money on strobes and flash. Thank you!
Are you talking about continuous light? If so, it's totally possible. I have a video on my channel that shows you how you can use one, but I'll definitely write down more ideas for future videos. Thanks for the suggestion Isa! And thank you for the compliment, I appreciate that!
Great video; I just found your channel. During your test after setting up the first light, the background looked completely dark, even though you had a window with white blinds behind it. Why doesn’t that show up in the background? Sorry if that’s a dumb question.
hey man, could you make a video talking about your magbeam kit? i tried to get those streaks of light on my background using a grid on my flash, but it didnt work. is that only achievable with the magbeam?
Thank you! I intend this channel to be more about photography tutorials based on lighting principles and practices, so I don't think right now I can fit that in here. Thanks again for watching though! I do post some behind the scenes stuff on my Patreon and can plan to have a video that explains my color grading process on there. There is a monthly fee, but you'll have access to that video and more...would that be something you'd be interested in? If not, I'll respect your decision. www.patreon.com/brandonfigueroa Thanks again for watching!
What should I do when taking pictures like this but in the sun? My product requires outside (seaside) photos often in the sun and I cant find solution for this. Any tips?
You never explained how you got rid go the specular highlight on the front of the can. When you changed the lighting it was all of a sudden gone.... we don't even know your final lighting set up....
how would the SL60W perform in this situation. Considering investing in lights for a home studio on a tight budget, I need to invest in the right gear. Thanks
Just went and tested this theory for you with one of my SL60Ws. Using a 12x36 softbox firing through a 32x48 scrim with the light at 100% my settings were F/4, 1/100 @ ISO400 to get a proper and pleasing exposure. If more DOF is required you either will need to lower the SS or bump up ISO. Personally I would look to the 100W version if budget permits. Your softbox size will also play a role in light output so keep that in mind when choosing. Cheers.
