Small Studio Flash Tips: EP 208: Digital Photography One on One

[MrSmashingAdam]

Mark, what size would you say that room is? My at home studio is about a 10x12.. any help would be nice!

[davelebr1]

Very nice video ! Thank you for all this informations!

[redhaski]

@flipkidh It's not the lighting...

[flipkidh]

Wow, some of those setups were not very flattering for her

[DonMonrey]

Thanks mark, love your videos, I like the background a lot, is it sorrento, or saratoga? or custom, what pattern is that?

[davdgreat]

So I got an umbrella but noticed it shoots in the upper portion of the upbrella and with my pocketwizard on it I can not aim it down. The umbrella that is angled would work great, which mount is that and is there a link so that I could purchase it?

[CRUZPHOTOS]

this is exactly how my work space is in my dinning room!!!

[starstalkerz]

since most of your users are just amateur photographers, i think you guys should more videos focused on things we can do

[global001]

@starstalkerz Speak for yourself mate. I'm a pro who watches & learns from Marks videos. I doubt you have any info which justifies your claim that most of Mark's 'users' as you put it, are just amateurs & therefore his videos should be dumbed down to things you can do. Mark's brilliant & should kept doing what's made him successful & other people better photographers.

[starstalkerz]

@global001 i guess thats why he did this episode.. if you were so pro why would you be watching basic videos anyways

[global001]

@starstalkerz Wow you're sensitive! I never said I was 'so pro', stick to facts & don't exaggerate. You don't have to be a master at ALL types of photography to work professionally in a couple of areas of it. Mark is brilliant at teaching a wide variety & amateurs aren't the only people who learn from him.

[starstalkerz]

@global001 and i never said that he should only make videos for amateurs... i said he should do more videos which normal people can use (doesnt need expensive gear)

[starstalkerz]

@global001 I guess even pros have to come back and learn about exposure and bracketting cause they never went out of auto mode. Please talk for yourself, see the episodes he has and think what his audience is....

Btw I'm no newbie either and looking at your other comments it seems you have issues with what other people think. Look through his channel, see which videos have more views and then talk.

Random asshole trying to troll tsk tsk

[global001]

@starstalkerz LOL you have no idea how many of Mark's videos I've seen or not seen nor do you know why I clicked on this video so stop pretending you do. If you don't want people to counter your view that his audience is mainly amateur & therefore he should change the videos he does then send a private message to him. Publicly anyone can voice their views & respond to things they disagree with hence the reply option. Name calling is not big or clever but obviously makes you feel better.

[Ipoditouchreview3r]

Mark, I love your videos but you need to get a better concept of cheap! a $400-$500 flash isn't what some one shooting in their own house will most likely use. A third party flash is more likely

[funincluded]

@Ipoditouchreview3r

...so use a cheap flash to do the same thing. I have the YN560, its $70 on amazon. It's manual but does everything else the same.

This video is so basic (even for me, I've had a camera for 3 weeks), that if you really want to learn about flash, you need a more in depth video elsewhere anyway :D

[global001]

@Ipoditouchreview3r I don't think he ever said that you need to use new or branded flashes. He's teaching concepts & ways of creating images here not telling you that you have to spend a lot of money. Most would think you'd be happy with a free top class photographic education from him. Some people are never pleased!

[kasperlaerkesen]

speedsnoot? xD really? here's a tip for people on a budget like myself: duct tape and some empty tp rolls. Also, for nikon shooters: there is no need for the SU800 with the D7000. It's pop up flash can do the job of commander module for most of the SB-xxx series..

Beyond that, thanks Mark, you are very inspirational.

[LAtrailers]

Hey Mark, is the Canon 430EX II good enough?

[TheJmaster06]

Mark,

Do you have a video about how to do Sihoulette photos??

[805comet]

I do have a Nikon D3100 and my SB600 also a Yongnou NY460 and a pair of Aputure trigmaster triggers. and Im ready to start my lowbudget home studio, Thank you mark for the tips keep the good work and Happy New year to all of you in Adorama TV.

[kapitanmike]

hey mark! tiny hiny hole? hehehehehehehe

[MrLeviaFUN]

great video Mark ! keem em coming !!

[glennsilva]

one question,. when u're shooting with flash or studio strobes specially indoor shooting do u switch the auto white balance to manual as well?. thank you!..

[19rasec75]

i have d3100,sb700,and cowboy trigger. my question is do think i can use YN560 or any suggestion of not expensive flash that trigger by cowboy? also how i can make ttl mode my sb700 off the camera using my d3100? because i only use manual mode when off the camera. the problem is i'm not sure when to use the right power in manual mode. hope you help me. thanks

[homeiss]

@tieman172 I wouldn't say it's "obscene." But you're right they could have mentioned that people on an extremely short budget can probably get away with using the on camera flash to trigger the off camera flashes.

[homeiss]

@akmalrosli pick up a new Yongnuo yn-460 II, used Nikon SB-24, or a used Vivitar 285HV. These are all good MANUAL flashes that you should be able to get for under $50.

[akmalrosli]

But, I only got 1 speedlight. , the sb-800. Hmmm.

[lalalaina4life]

Wow, I love this channel. Mark you're such a good teacher.

[k42p3r]

Nice videos! Just subscribed :)

[pdcmoore]

Great tutorial.

[nextwavephotography]

one of the best beginner videos ever A+

[karwan199]

Great , thank you .

[karwan199]

Hello , but you can use your camera falsh of nikon to commende your SB900  , without triggers or anything els. thanks

[ho444444ney]

I am addicted

[markomnen]

You don't need external flash commander with D7000 or t3i, they already have it built in.



[111kingz]

Really,really good video. thank you.thank you...

[GriffST3]

Learnt more from this video then several books!!!!! Just need to learn how to change power on my 580 flash units now. Canon 5D mk2

Brill instruction.

[Spaeckli]

Nikon CLS, simply the best !

[seppojarru]

Really good video! More speedlite studio tips, please.

[nelemontube]

As we can do it without it to control sb900 from d7000

[nelemontube]

Why you need commended for nikon d7000

[manozr]

loved the very last pic. she looked gorgeous

[Puddi77]

OMG, this is the first video where a model actually says a word ;-)

[kporter85db]

This is a good start, but if you want to really want to learn about how to use speedlights you need to check out strobist.com.

[in2food]

Funny. I don't understand why the on-camera straight on flash photos didn't cast a shadow onto the wall behind her.

[360mix]

Very nice episode.. I'm ordering the Honl Snoot



[room28ministries]

You should give away some products to some loyal subscribers.  Yeah?

[room28ministries]

WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR VOLUNTEER MODELS MARK?

[snapfactory]

@room28ministries I haven't found any volunteers yet. We pay all of our models. :)

[room28ministries]

@snapfactory

Do you offer apprenticeships?

[Rendernet]

luv it, great ep

[arunbikashdas]

Great episode! Thank you again :)

[skinnye1989]

haha i love how the uploader comments always own the person with the negative comment

[timstoys1]

Mark & Team,

Thank you for another great episode and tips!

[tutoriales3minutos]

Mark thanks for all your time you share with us. As soon as I get some cash out of my photography work i will buy your products. Thanks again.

[TheHenrikPalm]

@TheCodenameHSK Or you could buy the SG-3 IR for a lot less money than the SU800.

[tutuvo10]

Using this steps I got really professional looking results with my Canon 5D M II. And it was sooo easy to achieve! Thanks , once again Mark (ultimate photo instructor)

[Orcinus24x5]

OMG! +win for the Les Nessman / WKRP reference! :D :D :D

[g126h]

Apparently I'm the only old guy on here. Sliding in the 'Les' reference at 1:18 was genius. However, I do live near Cincy and my father-in-law worked at WQRP in Dayton a long time ago. Thanks for the videos. Keep them coming.

[thalidomide01]

yah!

[tieman172]

@JMLubag...I did a test to see if the commander flash was visible in an exposure...it is. I had to cross 1/400th before its reflection on a shiny surface could not be seen. Now does it really effect an exposure to any appreciable level is beyond me. THough it will show in a shiny object. One bit of advise...never hold a speed light directly against your chest to block its light. You will melt your shirt!

[JMLubagPhotography]

@TheCodenameHSK u can use the pop up flash just as a commander without it adding any light to the subject.. in case u ddnt know...

[trainspot74]

The best channel ever seen. Mark thank you.

[ettoma]

one of the best videos so far! lighting technique made easy! thank you very much :)

[MultiCurlytops]

This is by far the most useful video you have done so far Mark!!!! Great job. I have just bought myself a westcott umbrella, stand, bracket and radio triggers. I had mostly worked out the settings in M mode on my 60d but it was just fantastic to hear a clear explanation on how to set it up.... Feeling more confident to do my first job taking photo's of children in a play school. Wish me luck!!

[morpheusplus]

12 foot x 12 foot = 144 foot square not 12

[tieman172]

The SU800 he used on the D7000 is not needed. The on board pop-up flash will do the commander work. I am a big fan of Mark and these videos, but this one leaves me very disappointed. I get the product placements they need to do to support the cost of making of these videos, but the addtion of the, completely un-needed, SU800 in here is obscene, especially when discussing working on a budget.

[snapfactory]

@tieman172 We used the SU800 to demonstrate the gear needed for the majority of photographers (Canon, Sony, Nikon, etc) who don't have a specific camera. We're trying to teach principles not specific gear.

[tieman172]

@snapfactory I appreciate your response. As the others have said this really is one of the best videos you have produced! Thanks again for all that you do!

[J4MIEP]

@snapfactory Exactly. My Canon 5D doesn't have a pop-up flash. In fairness I didn't need the use of the video but still very informative for those with a Canon lower end setup where you need a ST-E2 or a 550/580EX on camera as a master (Nikon Commander).

[kaisar1]

@tieman172 you want him to use a cheap $20 external flash for this video? would you sleep good at night if he does that for you? You didnt criticized him using a D7000 if SU800 was such a pain in your ass. Its not a cheap camera to begin with. Whatelse do you have in mind to point finger at? Im sure it must be Mark and his team spending money on paying people to build this set/room for this particular video. Too expensive for you isnt it?

[kaisar1]

@tieman172 stay focused on the subject of his tutorials goddamnit

[MrGuasyfredo]

@tieman172 ( I agree I don't have have the Nikon su800 all I can afford right now is the pop up flash on my camera. But now I want a su800. I still found this video very helpful.

[marsvolta87]

@tieman172 you're right... it's just OBSCENE. Relax, pal. They do a great job with the videos, and you've apparently taken offense to something minor... actually no nonexistent.

[TAVPhotography]

Great job, as always, Mark. (loved the Less Nessman reference :-)

[EvopicsDe]

Very good Video...

there are a lot of other cheep options for pocket wizards.You can get 3 Radio trigger Transceivers for about 50 Buggs a strong flash for 70 bugs each. Much more better and Cheeper when working in Manual Mode, but not so comfortable as shown in your video.

[aazmahmoud]

The T3i has a built in wireless speedlite Trigger, that is one of the features that separates it from the T2i so you didn't need the remote commander

[thebigblackguy]

You are Godsent Mr. Wallace. Keep up the good work...

[pooleroes]

Man; you make this look so easy!

my garage = sutdio soon! to give an idea of costs: my setup: SPeedlight EX 580 II by Canon + 2 budget ones China made: Yongnuo Digital (ETTL II,IR sensor& Master/Slave too) all OK+. wireless set: 1 sender,3 receivers by Cactus( no ETTL here :( ) 3 stands and 3 umbrellas(as in this vid), shootthrough& silver/white bounce (Small modifiers I've built myself). all for +/- 300 €; excluding the Speedlight, off course.

great vid as usual!!

[playerofwar]

you dont need the light commander, the d7000 does it in camera!!

[hanzeln]

@playerofwar also put all down the flash mode so then works as a trigger whit out any commander or wherever

[foresightfoto]

very interesting. tnx!

[poppacooter]

that was awesome mark, loved it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jadeone1026]

Hi, can you list the equipment used in the video so I can buy them, This was a great video for me, thanks and I look forward to others.

[0MuD]

The canon`s speedlite how much watts dose it have , im considering buying a 300watts strobe , so im kinda confused in what 2 buy , strobe or speedlite !?

[simon44]

That Rebel is a mighty expensive camera. Great camera though. Doubt anyone would ever need more.

[winkate061811]

Nice tutorial! Thanks!

[oevt]

As usual a joy to watch very concentrated...this tips do help out...regards....O

[ronael22]

Mark thank once again for helping the new people.

[amochana]

Can you make a video regarding external battery packs for speedlights such as a Quantum Turbo 3 Battery?

[oevt]

The Gary Fong is 180°....and what happened to your review on the light kit for 500 usd is gone.......

[santoshgaikwad76]

LOVE it... great vid Mark...nice hands on video... good work, please keep coming up with new videos... appreciate it.

[TheNormanvsNorman]

Great tips! Love this vids!

[harrybean2006]

Mark, to keep the cost down, the D7000 can act as commander. No need for an SU-800.

[ashkibala1]

how can you have a studio without knowing what sync speed is? that's just wrong.

[choivui]

Sir, that was a great lesson, thanks!

[angelf200]

Thanks Mark! All your videos are great!!! Good stuff!!! Also love the outtakes!!!

[MrMaximGorev]

Great channel thanks !!!

[805comet]

Thank you Mark this great stuff for those like me with a budget camera I have a Nikon D3100 and a Sb 600 speedlight and a small house studio. I hope you will post more videos like this one. Thank you from Mexico.

[kirkkohler]

@Mark Do the example photos you show have some post processing? Or are they jpeg or RAW directly from the camera?

[denisjob]

Fantastic! Thanks Mark! From Brazil.

[Abronxl]

Great tips Mark :D

[jagds06yt]

Thanks Mark, one more great lesson for those starting new, like myself.

Is it possible to get nice full length shots with similar setup in a small studio?

Thanks,

Jag

[Lincoshop]

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[fotostefanro]

Nikon D7000 flash doesn't have a commander mode as D90 ? 

[ceh3742]

@fotostefanro WRONG! I have the D7000, and routinely shoot with 3 speedlights in 3 zone (fully controlled in camera)

[glennskitchen]

Excellent video - thanks.

[ether]

precise & straight to the point. Thanks Mark! btw, is it possible to add links (either in the video or description) to the equipments used? Like the hot-shoe adaptor. That's would be great!

[RLJSlick]

Great job Mark. I wish videos were out like this when I first got started. Love it!

[tiusica]

that's exactly what i needed. looks like we are hand in hand. you with the lessons and I with the learning speed.