MASTER YOUR FLASH: Part 1 - Create windows using bounce flash

[malim8888]

Great tutorial.... I was using stoffen thinking that it will soften the light coming out of the flash even outdoor :((((((( Thanksss...

[thatnikonguy]

@malim8888 common mistake - pleasure

[presleyj1]

I would of deleted the comment from yoru channel feed if there was a way. Thanks again

[presleyj1]

Question, I am renting one for a convention I am shooting, mostly of people portraits in costume. I don't have too much bounce flash experience. The problem I have had is, sometimes if the angle is wrong, you really won't get a bounce back of the flash, especially if you are in a new convention area. The photos are hallway photos of people I ask for a photo. What's the best method, or suggested bounce angle for quick portrait shots of someone in a hallway? Thanks, 

[thatnikonguy]

@presleyj1 you have to think where you want the light to come from, what angle to the subject, and position flash accordingly depending on the shot you want. If you just want it bright, put on a stofen and throw light everywhere :)

[presleyj1]

@thatnikonguy

Thanks, and thanks for the video! Very helpful! In essense, if you are inside, where no celing and walls are close (many feet away) in a Huge convention, to photograph someone against the wall, a stofen is the best option in this case?

Is there a general rule, especially for portraits, of how close or far the wall/place of bounce for the light should be before it gets too far away?

[thatnikonguy]

@presleyj1 if the ceiling is very very high, it may be difficult. If you are near a white wall, bounce it off that wall. Or take a fast lens and shoot without flash.

[ROCKnROLL4NGEL]

#thatnikonguy Matt Awesome video, I unlike the previous commenter found your Video useful and informative I appreciate your time to post this video. keep up the good work.

[MrTanker10a]

Matt,

With all due respect, your video would have been a far more instructive video had you done a much better work than this. Since your subject-matter is about "the flash"; then it would have been logical to show the flash and its position head versus having it totally cut off from the video. When you've explained the deflector card and the flash head angles, they are no where to be seen in your video. That defeats the purpose of your subject matter.

Just a thought!

[thatnikonguy]

@MrTanker10a thank you for taking the time to give this feedback. It is refreshing and really useful. Mostly I get praise, or when I get suggestions, it can be angry/nasty in tone.

You are right, and that would definitely make it a much more useful video. I am trying to improve the standard of my videos every time, and I will take this on board and be sure to include more hands on and on screen stuff in subsequent flash videos. Matt

[titecheex]

Another great video Matt; should be another interesting series. See what you mean about the rotational head of the flash; recently bought an SB800 for strobist stuff which is a fantastic bit of kit but not being able to rotate through full range of movement - wtf?? Super annoying at times when on the camera for bounce flash!

[TheKarolans]

haha couldn't agree more on the dumb usage of diffusers outside, I see it very often (along with the flash pointed to the stars with the bounce card actually sending a fraction of the light to the front), thought I was really missing something as well :D. Anyway great vid again, I hope you don't mind I am actually a Canoner! :D

[thatnikonguy]

@TheKarolans haha, of course I dint mind mr canon, all welcome.

[thatnikonguy]

@iTubeKin You don't want to look stupid with your soup container on your flash? haha, that will be hard! Just jokng, I know David Hobby recommends this - and I have tried it, works OK. Not as effective as the standard one, but much cheaper!

Yes, I think it is pointless outdoors (unless near a surface that will bounce the light). But test for yourself.

[augustomet]

That was great!!!! looking forward to get the money to get the flash.

One question, is the sb400 ok? of just should I skip it and go for the 700?

[thatnikonguy]

@augustomet thanks.

I have not used teh SB400 - i understand is great for fill - but you cannot use it as I showed in that video, as it does not allow you to rotate the head at all. Go for the 700.

[GerwinKoolstra]

Great video. I have a D5000 that doesn't support off camera flash, so this info is very useful. Keep 'em coming!

[thatnikonguy]

@GerwinKoolstra good to hear you liked it - even better news - you CAN do off camera flash with your D5000. Check out the strobist series and get into it.

[ptavera]

appreciate if you can do a stereo recording...or is it just my plugs? Great helpful tips! cheers

[thatnikonguy]

@ptavera thanks - my mic is playing up. I hope to have my beautiful voice coming at you in stereo again soon.

[Train1900]

Great info. I have a SB 700. I use it on a D90. The on camera images look different than off camera images. No exposure adjustments–both TTI mode. On camera images seems more properly exposed. Off/remote camera images seem underexposed.

I have to + exposure in the remote off camera or remote setting. Is the normal? Thanks.

[thatnikonguy]

@Train1900 not sure about normal... but seems you have found a solution that works for you!

[fvgotch]

I really liked this lesson. Thanks for making this video!

[thatnikonguy]

@fvgotch my pleasure - sorry the video quality is low.

[leeaman88]

Awesome video. Can u do a video on 'outdoor flash night portrait photography' tutorials. thanks a lot

[thatnikonguy]

@leeaman88 thanks for suggestion - sure thing.

[marcin97]

Matt, thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge. Extremely appreciated.

[thatnikonguy]

@marcin97 welcome.

[alanemail11]

Looking forward to the rest of the series. Please check your white balance for future videos though, looking a bit green indoors

[thatnikonguy]

@alanemail11 yes - that was a demonstration on the colour and quality of light affecting the image! :)

[wilbertcs]

Nice video like always!

Q: What do you think of those ebay flashes? Quality vs Price, is it worth it? It's only a fifth of the price for a brand name flash but seems to be doing the job. Even if I end up buying 3, it's still cheaper.

[thatnikonguy]

@wilbertcs havent tested them - i hope to. For off camera should be ok, just learn how they work. On camera, not sure how they perform.

[johnsoncp13]

Very informative. Thank you. I'm actually a Canon person but still find the videos very helpful.

[thatnikonguy]

@johnsoncp13 good - and welcome!

[stanboy123]

Hey Matt, just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for all your recent videos. They are both informative and practical unlike many tutorials out there that fail to meet both criteria. You've certainly helped myself and many other photographers heaps. Thanks

[thatnikonguy]

@stanboy123 very glad to hear that. My pleasure.