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The Perfect Curved Reflector for Headshots? - Westcott Eyelighter 3 Unboxing and Review

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Watch me unbox, setup and review the Westcott Eyelighter 3
So many photographers, especially headshot photographers like me, rely on a curved reflector for their headshots. There are now plenty of options out there ranging from $100 to $300, and the Eyelighter has always been at the top of that price range. In this latest update to their popular specialist tool, Westcott seems to have addressed the two biggest problems: the price and the difficulty of setup and breakdown. Westcott sent me one of these to review for the channel, so follow along as I tell you why I like a curved reflector, why I haven't been using the Westcott brand up until now, and why I might switch.
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Intro - 00:00
The Eyelighter It's Competitors and It's Problems - 01:05
What's New in the Eyelighter 3 - 02:45
Setup and Review - 03:29
Conclusions - 06:07
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Комментарии : 141

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Let me know if you have any questions about curved reflectors or have an experience you want to share.

@Neopulse00 Год назад

This was a great review. First time viewer, and I love your energy. You earned a sub.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

well thanks very much, appreciate you!

@silvermooncustomart Год назад

Thanks, Gary, for sharing all this great info! I LOVE my Eyelighter and I don’t even care about the set up and break down time because of the amazing results I get with it. But thanks to you, I’ll definitely be upgrading to the newest version! 🤗

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I might by a second one to stay in the car! :)

@lesliemcdonald7181 Год назад

Thank you Gary. I was shopping for an eyelighter and I'm glad I ran across this video. Now I am going to purchase the Westcott Eyelighter 3.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

You will not regret it. Absolutely brilliant.

@jdalbro Год назад

Thanks for the review, Larry sent out a note that this was done. I have his very 1st model that I use as well as the Glow large curved softbox. Looking forward to getting this one as well 👍

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

So far I like it very much and the changes are definitely welcome

@melissajolivette1205 Год назад

Thank you for this review! I bought the Westcott Eyeliner 3 at my local camera store!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Enjoy it!

@tofulosophy Год назад

Awesome to the point video!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Thanks!

@marydavis8012 Год назад

You and Peter are the man with headshots! Hope you are doing well!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Thank you, doing great!

@BradHallStudios Год назад

Very helpful Gary. Your video helped sell me on this!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Honestly, it’s a great product :) enjoy!

@heikemartinphotography Год назад

Great review, Gary. I've been holding off on getting an eyelighter because all of my work is on location. I'll be getting this one and can't wait to finally have a decent reflector.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Very cool, enjoy!

@reginaldwalton Год назад

I'm using the version made by Neewer and love it; especially the price and all that you get with it. Also loving the value of the GLOW modifiers compared to what I originally paid for the Westcott version.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I have the glow version and it stays set up at the studio. The Eyelighter 3 is in my go bag of location gear.

@user-rx5cu4kg7o Год назад

Finally, one I can travel with, been using Larrys original one for many years and trust me you don't want to have to take this one apart & put back together again :-) like you, that one will never leave the studio again :-)

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Yes absolutely

@lumosia8362 Год назад

Great review Gary. We use the Neewer ones in our studios and I love the light. Only issue is the build time for on site shoots. This may well change that as long as I have space in the boardroom of course!!!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Honestly the build time is better, and the parts themselves are much more thoughtful and difficult to lose. Not so many little screws to roll away from you

@mswizard8 Год назад

I too have the pain in ass to set up Eyelighter 2. I love Westcott and I am looking forward to getting the upgrade.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Honestly completely worth it

@garyF765 Год назад

I have the eyelighter II and only use it inside. I used a bounce reflector outside since it is so light and versatile to fill in the shadows.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Yeah, not sure about the Eyelighter outside, but I mostly shoot indoors myself.

@chrismcconnell8230 Год назад

As always, spot on review. I have one of the other ones and the set up is a pain. Thanks

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Not a problem! It's seriously a huge improvement.

@mjohn196 9 месяцев назад

I'm late to the party, but great review Gary. This has been on my list of items to get for a while and have been reluctant because of the set up and breakdown aspect of it. Now off to hit buy in my shopping cart. Thanks!

@GaryHughesOfficial 9 месяцев назад

Go for it! It’s really an excellent upgrade

@keithwhitephotography3495 Год назад

I have the first version and use that for on location shoots all the time. I love the catch lights and the fill. Maybe its time for an upgrade!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Dude, totally worth it

@jm3231 Год назад

Great review. I have one of the other brands that's similar. Westcott's velcro fabrics and the clip on rod system looks to me to be a game changer. Switching out the fabrics and clipping the poles together are the hardest part of the set up.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

It’s honestly a huge improvement.

@bobortiz Год назад

Thanks Gary Yes I have the older version and love the results but hate the setup time 20 mins for me .I will purchase the eyeliner 3 in the near future. Thank you

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Definitely worth the upgrade

@MarieNuchols Год назад

Those are some game-changing changes. So happy to see this review. Thanks, Gary!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

No problem!

@maortizjr80 Год назад

Thank for the video. I do have a glow brand and have used it for portraits and pet photography. Although I like it, I’ve found it too cumbersome to navigate in my little studio. Is there a smaller alternative? Other than regular reflector.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Neewer makes a curved reflector that is smaller, yes.

@gvasquez330 Год назад

Thanks for the info! I still have issues with placement for best position of the eyes as the reflection shows up in the middle of the eyes. Suggestion?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Honestly it depends on the look you are trying to get. I have a few different videos on the channel where I am using it if you want to get a sense of my personal take. Best bet is play with it a bunch until you get a look you like. It's surprisingly versatile.

@maxhighstein Месяц назад

Thank you. But I must have missed something. You compared it with products at half the price, but what about the end results? Does it giver you better looking photos than the others? Does it provide better, more even fill? Does it give you better catchlights?

@GaryHughesOfficial Месяц назад

No, largely the same results. The difference I think is in the build quality and now the engineering. I feel like the price is finally competitive for what you get :)

@gabrielencinas6474 18 дней назад

Great video

@GaryHughesOfficial 17 дней назад

Thanks for watching!

@karlweb1 Год назад

Thanks Gary I have version 2 love it in studio How are you liking those glow soft boxes

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

They mostly stay in the studio, but they are producing some great light at an affordable price. No complaints :)

@joseph-the-seventh 4 месяца назад

Hey Gary, you're my new RU-vid hero! Wondering how feasible it is to get 3/4 length portraits (bottom crop at thighs) with the Eyelighter. Does it still work when lowered that far from the subjects face?

@GaryHughesOfficial 4 месяца назад

Sure does. It’s all about the placement and distance of the main light. If you need more oomph, switch to silver.

@grnmtnskier 2 месяца назад

Hi Gary - I am currently using the Angler Mini CatchLight Reflector V2 (18" by 37") because I have very small studio in my den. I still use a reflector for fill light. I have noticed that in some of your videos that you do not use a reflector for a fill light (like in your Creative Live videos). Is that because the large size of the curved reflectors provides adequate fill on the shadow side of the face? Thanks again for all your educational videos - they are tremendously helpful!

@GaryHughesOfficial 2 месяца назад

Well that CL was 9 years ago, so I have changed a lot since then. My current gear list is on my education page hughesfioretti.com/education/

@grnmtnskier 2 месяца назад

Thanks Gary!

@GaryHughesOfficial 2 месяца назад

No problem!

@carlcoleman1615 Год назад

HI, great review! Does it come with the stand?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Unfortunately not, no. I use a Paul C. Buff mini light stand. Had it for years and it's perfect for this.

@SpotBentley Год назад

Some people argue that the material should be taut to reflect more light. On the new version, does the velcro hold the material taut enough?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Definitely, yes. Seems to reflect just as well as other versions

@ballansmithphoto Год назад

I have the Neewer version I bought as an open box deal for like $70. As with a lot of the Neewer products, I had to replace a knob due to the build quality however, it’s worked well since. I have to say, I chuckled at the reading glasses comment given Tuesday’s podcast 😂

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I look younger without them!

@maryflores-camacho48 Год назад

First timer here. Thank you for a comprehensive review on this product. I specifically asked about this brand in one of my photography groups. Those that own it gave it a glowing review. I'm still stuck on which tripod to get for this eyelighter. The Manfrotto on your website is pricey. Can you recommend another that won't break the bank?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Pretty much any short light stand will do. Pro master is a pretty affordable brand or any of the Glow or Flashpoint products from Adorama are affordable

@jgates Год назад

Hi Gary, what lightstand do you recommend to hold the eyelighter3?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I use a short light stand from Paul C. Buff that works really well

@ltshinta Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial Is that the stand you shot the video with? Don't see it on Paul C. Buff's website

@CRobbins131 Год назад

I decided to by a curved reflector and went with the Eyelighter 3 mainly for the speed of set and of course the build quality. I don’t have a studio so all of my equipment has to be portable. Over the years the speed of set up has become more and more important. Also when you move things around a lot it needs to be a high build quality.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

totally agree. The EYelighter 3 is the first curved reflector I actually take on location. I hope you enjoy it!

@deewonda1952 Год назад

Thanks, Gary! I do location headshots (I don't have a studio). I've been using a sheet of white, foam core board in a holder on a light stand as my "eye lighter" reflector but I've always wanted to get a "real" one. Wescott's cost is still an issue (considering Neewer or Glow). I like the multiple covers with velcro, and the ease of changing them as well as the carry case. I'll have to save my Starbucks money and just go ahead and get the Wescott.🤣

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I've honestly tried a few different ones and the version 3 is worth the money, especially if you shoot on location a lot. Thanks for watching!

@waynecrev1779 3 месяца назад

Good video my friend.

@GaryHughesOfficial 3 месяца назад

thanks!

@MichaelFrederickPhoto Год назад

I have the GLOW one and works great for my needs, I use it for more beauty style shots, for headshots I have a 48in arched softbox with AD400 below (and key as well). I tend to like the look more as I can control it more so I gravitate there.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I have the Glow Arclight as well, it works well, for sure. The Eyelighter 3, though is a massive step forward in convenience. I might include it in more videos to show some details

@ltshinta Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial How does the Glow Arclight vs Westcott V3 compare in size?

@alvaro9192 Год назад

I can’t find the frequency separation session. Can you help me?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Links in the description of this video :)

@snapsbyreyes Год назад

Hi, what tripod are you using or do you recommend for it?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

You can see my gear list including my tripod here hughesfioretti.com/education/

@trlogue9709 Год назад

I just recently bought my first eye lighter. And I broke one of the pieces trying to put it together! 😂😂 I’m too scared to take it apart now that I have the replacement part. This looks amazing!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Been using the Eyelighter 3 pretty heavily for a few months. It's holding up really well. THanks for watching!

@trlogue9709 Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial I’m going to put it on my list! Thank you for the review. I’ll see you at imaging for your pre-con class! Looking forward to it!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

See you there!

@daviday87 Год назад

Even broken down it looks huge...Does this fit into a suitcase when flying? (I fly a lot for shoots and I am trying to reimagine my travel kit).

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Great question. I think you could put it in a checkable suitcase if you separated the parts, but I use a long Photogenic bag and it fits nicely there with my gear. This is 100% my new travel reflector.

@daviday87 Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial as someone based in the EU, I'm tempted to ask a US friend to bring it back in his suitcase, but very doubtful it will fit in a generic checkable suitcase. I don't suppose you could do a quick test and get back to me perchance? $200 is honestly already pricey to me but given the excellent improvements of the 3rd model I'm willing to give it a chance. Having said that, the cheapest European option I can find is €240 from a French distributor and honestly at that price I'm highly inclined to simply accept the drawbacks of lesser knockoff models.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I am confident that taken into its component parts, it could fit easily into a large checked bag with room to spare. The only bit that doesn’t fold up is the center base. If you can get the width dimensions of that from the Westcott site, you’d know what your biggest piece is :)

@jimfeldman4035 Год назад

My concern is that the gold metalic may be tough getting flat, and if you don't, you could get weird highlights. Otherwise looks interesting.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Everything fits nicely and lays flat so far :)

@RossHa1e Год назад

What advantages does this have over using a strip box with a strobe?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Interesting question. For one, it’s just a different style, but the real advantage is the catch light mimicked the shape of the iris and can be more subtle than a strobe. Also, one less strobe to plug in, meter, charge, etc. Both are solid techniques, just different.

@ltshinta Год назад

Strobe will give you more control over changing power but I prefer the catchlight this produces

@SamuelPeiffer Год назад

You once showed an app in one of your videos where you let people choose their favorite pics on your iPad. Whats the name of the app? And can you maybe make a video on your workflow with that from a technical perspective?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I use Canon Camera Connect and Capture One Pilot

@SamuelPeiffer Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial thank you for the apps :)

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

No problem

@johnrthomson2574 10 месяцев назад

been using the Neewer version. Pain in the butt to be honest. The issue tends to be the connecting rodes at either end of the curve. The screw heads which fit through the poles to ensure fabric is tight and poles are kept in place, are now slightly bent (no doubt due to the pressure). This makes the set up even more tricky and difficult. I cannot count the number of times I have caught my thumb on the rod as it eventually makes it through the second hole of the pole. Love the catchlight it gives, however hate the build.

@GaryHughesOfficial 10 месяцев назад

I can not recommend the Westcott version enough for exactly these reasons. Great build quality, easy setup and breakdown, totally smokes any other version of a curved reflector I've ever used. It's worth the money. I keep my Glow version in the studio and never have to break it down while the Eyelighter 3 stays in my location kit.

@shadyninja1 Год назад

I just got the selens version and I'm yet to test it

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Enjoy!

@shadyninja1 Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial and I will

@donnawetter1513 Год назад

If I don't have that much space, which is the most compact?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I think the Neewer version is pretty small

@donnawetter1513 Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial Too small to work well or just small?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

No I think it probably works just fine. Not as easy to set up or break down though

@deirdreryan7402 Год назад

Great review! Unfortunately I can't use this in my studio at all as it's too big. It's the main reason I've never gotten the other versions. If I can get a larger space, then yeah, but for now I just use the posing table and put a reflector on that. I make it work :)

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Yes, it's size is one of the best and worst things about it. If you have the space for it, it's really very cool.

@patrickdesrochers1341 Год назад

A smaller size exist by Neewer on Amazon, I use it for on location shooting

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

How is the set up and breakdown?

@patrickdesrochers1341 Год назад

Setup and breakdown is very fast, but it is not as big as this one. But for small office and corridor it’s perfect.

@deirdreryan7402 Год назад

@@patrickdesrochers1341 I just looked that one up, it's still pretty large LOL

@AashutoshSahu Год назад

Hey, Gary! I saw your viral video titled (Photographers Should Not Buy This Phone - iPhone 13 Mini Camera Review) which has 34K views. I liked this video a lot, after that I watched a lot of your videos and I think your video is addictive.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Glad to have you on board

@AashutoshSahu Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial You are very talented in your profession, but I'm sad cuz you are not getting the praise you deserve, I can see your talent. But why can't people see🙃

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Kind of you to say. I’m working on getting more out there, not to worry. Nothing to be sad about!

@AashutoshSahu Год назад

ohh nice keep it up but Gary, today while I was browsing your RU-vid channel a couple of exciting ideas came to mind which can help you to go viral and that I wanna discuss with you:🤓

@DukeMorse Год назад

A 42" long version would be much better. Additionally, the base fabric would be best if it was black on one side and white on the other with the extra fabric being zebra striped and silver.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Well okay, sounds like those would be cool options.

@rockj8197 5 месяцев назад

I’m looking for a flat version (no curve) of this like the sunbounce but at a reasonable price. Anyone know of one? If westcott makes one I’ll be first in line. This video almost had me sold though.

@GaryHughesOfficial 5 месяцев назад

I don't know if Westcott makes anything flat, but I like these reflector panels from Adorama. They are really portable and versatile adorama.rfvk.net/Qy3Ax9

@steverealtyandfinance8171 Год назад

the cheetah bowflector is well built as well.

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Good to know!

@KillingTheMost Год назад

yeah sure but what does it do doe?

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

It…adds fill light?

@ltshinta Год назад

If you gotta ask then this product isn't for you.

@pagpapaitim Месяц назад

ooooh is that a blur knife?

@GaryHughesOfficial Месяц назад

If by that you mean that I use it so quickly and skillfully that it becomes a blur…then yes

@pagpapaitim Месяц назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial oh I meant is that knife a Kershaw, model name: blur?

@GaryHughesOfficial Месяц назад

@@pagpapaitim It's a Kershaw, not sure the model though.

@MrMom950 Год назад

Lol I can’t get past the fact that the catchlights from these things make subjects eyes look like Mike Wazowski…. O)

@MrMom950 Год назад

once you see it.. you can’t unsee it!

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

lol, they can be intense, that’s for sure. Main reason I prefer the white fabric :)

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

I just had to Google it, lol. To be fair, I think that’s common in loads of animated eyes, he is just 60% eyeball

@MrMom950 Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial lol well I mean it makes the subjects eyeball into his body.. the eye lighter catch light is the mouth, and the key light becomes his one large eye…. So the entire eye with the catch light becomes him..

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

@@MrMom950 well thanks...now I will giggle every time.

@jimb2500 Год назад

Takes too long to set up for travel work

@GaryHughesOfficial Год назад

Have you set up the version 3? Because I travel with this everywhere now where I member took the older versions.

@jimb2500 Год назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial version 3??? It’s not the type of product I wanted to keep buying lol but if you want to trade I can give you my one time used original westcott

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