1 Speedlight Solving On-Location Lighting Problems with Erik Valind and Rogue FlashBender 2

[@Anna-gv7vo]

One of the best tutorials I've seen so far regarding flash! Thank you so much!

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Hi Anna, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thank you so much!

[@Jerry-kg9pr]

WOW . You truly showed and explained this very well . Thank you for sharing ..

[@pronoun_dilemma]

Was at this year's Photoshop World. Attended 2 of Erik's classes. Excellent teacher. Explains things very well. Very approachable guy too, super friendly!

[@frederickjones6531]

Simple instructions and so easy to follow. Thank you once again for a Wonderful tutorial.

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Frederick Jones Thank you! Erik is an incredible instructor! Make sure to check back on our channel or subscribe. We're launching a new tutorial video each week for the next few months. We have several up already in our "Rogue Speedlight Videos" Playlist :) Regards, The ExpoImaging Team

[@ChickOnRadio]

Erik, this is so easy to understand! I can't wait to try it out. I've had this problem so many times, and I don't really want to get over complicated with equipment.

[@ExpoImagingInc]

ChickOnRadio Thank you! Erik is an incredible instructor! Make sure to check back on our channel or subscribe. We're launching a new tutorial video each week for the next few months. We have several up already in our "Rogue Speedlight Videos" Playlist :) Regards, The ExpoImaging Team

[@Loong97]

Great video! The simpe tip makes a huge different outcome. Thanks! You had really demonstrated your "Master" skill.

[@thomasdestry5188]

Sir, you just blew my mind with this beautiful information 🙏🏾 🎉Thank you so much‼️

[@kathyporupski9347]

Awesome information and demonstration Erik!

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Kathy Porupski Thanks! We're uploading a new video every Tuesday for the next few months featuring Erik Valind, Lindsay Adler, and Frank Doorhof. Make sure to check back on our channel or subscribe!

[@gdb2db]

Excellent! Short and sweet tutorial.

[@MarieGlynn]

Subscribed to this channel. Wow, are Erik's tips great.

[@Oculus729]

Perfect. Direct and to the point. Thank you.

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Heck yeah!! Just solved my problem. Thanks Erik.

[@pauld7522]

a simple solution to a common problem.

[@leo88112]

thx,i really learn a lot from this video!rogue diffusion panel is very useful and simple to use!

[@MarkOnJapan]

Why did you choose to use the small FlashBender as opposed to the large one for this shoot? Is there an advantage to one over the other, depending on situation (besides space that they take up, or length of snoot that they can roll up into)?

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Hi Mark, We simply wanted to show what you can do with the Small FlashBender. It's smaller and lighter than the Large FlashBender, which for some people is a little too big to use on-camera when shooting events. Also, if your flash is one of those models that doesn't lock in the upright position for bounce flash then you would be better off using the Small FlashBender. Not only is the small size lighter, but at half the length there is significantly less leverage on the flash head joint. This helps the flash head to stay in the upright position.

[@MarkOnJapan]

@@ExpoImagingInc Thank you for the well-thought-out reply, and on an 8-year-old video no less! I think I have a better idea of which version suits my situation better now. I appreciate the response, and the useful point about having a non-locking flash!

[@ExpoImagingInc]

My pleasure, and I'm glad the information was helpful. Happy New Year! @@MarkOnJapan

[@rinoa20001]

Hi! I'm a beginner and I bought a flash blender large soft box kit. A question: for photographs of events with groups of people it is better to use with or without the softbox?

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Hi rinoa20001, Good question! It depends on what your environment is like. If you're outdoors photographing a group of people and have no ceiling above you, you could either bend the FlashBender forward to prevent light from being lost to the sky where it will never bounce back down, or you could use the Large Diffusion Panel to make your FlashBender Reflector into a softbox. The Diffusion Panel will, additionally, cut down on contrast and specular highlights that may appear on the subject's skin. Let us know if you have any other questions, we're happy to assist. Regards, -The ExpoImaging Team

[@rinoa20001]

Hi! thank you for answer. I did some tests and I have observed that with the same settings if you do not use the softbox but only the reflector light is very strong. It Is good if the room is very dark but I need to stay a bit far from the subject. I will try to use softbox for portrait.

[@frankstephens5365]

Great video! Just one question. What would you consider the ideal prime lens focal length in a situation like this, or would you use a zoom lens?

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Hi Frank, Thanks for your question. It really is dependent on what kind of situations you're shooting in. Some portrait shooter prefer primes, but like the versatility of zoom lenses. Regardless of what you're doing, it's always a good idea to rent some lenses to test drive before purchasing. Let us know if you have any other questions. Regards, -The ExpoImaging Team

[@stevecraig9384]

What gel and wb would you use if the room had Florencet lights?

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Steve Craig, for fluorescent gels you'll want to use the "plus green" color correction gels.

[@stevecraig9384]

Also you would want to set your wb to Florencent

[@stevecraig9384]

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[@ExpoImagingInc]

Hi Steve Craig , yes after that you would set your camera's white balance to fluorescent in order to balance all color temperatures in the photo.

[@stevecraig9384]

Thank you very much

[@stefpix]

hi, how would the small flashbender compare with results from the rogue bouncecard? the latter is taller and narrower. Is the difference negligible for this use?

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Hi Stefano, both would produce similar results, the primary difference being that the Rogue FlashBender 2 Small Reflector can be converted into an off-camera snoot, as where the bounce card could not be converted into a snoot. Let us know if you have any other questions! Regards, -The ExpoImaging Team

[@cdphotography2]

I see you had another light source behind you. Did you have to use that source as well to help light the room or was it all flash and flashbender?

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Hi dozierc, Thank you for your question. The light panel that I believe you're referring to behind Erik is likely the LED video light that was used during the production of the video. The photographs you see in these videos are illuminated from the available light in the room (minus the video lights) and the speedlight with FlashBender 2 attached. Let us know if you have any other questions. Regards, -The ExpoImaging Team

[@MrGjallarhornet]

Question : Did you use ETTL or manual for the photoshoot?

[@ExpoImagingInc]

+MrGjallarhornet We're not sure as Erik didn't take lighting notes during this shoot but he does use both. Considering that his flash was on-camera, we're betting he used TTL. Let us know if you have any other questions, we're available for help at support(at)expoimaging.com -The ExpoImaging Team

[@emilyrocha9769]

omg, thanks for this video!

[@MaxRao]

Extremely helpful. thank you

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Max Rao Thank you! Erik is an incredible instructor! Make sure to check back on our channel or subscribe. We're launching a new tutorial video each week for the next few months. We have several up already in our "Rogue Speedlight Videos" Playlist :) Regards, The ExpoImaging Team

[@sarahwaters4448]

how/what would you use a flashbender(s) to shoot a group of 10 ish people. . 5 people across . . day and night?

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Hi Sarah, Thank you for your questions. It is possible to accomplish a large group shot like this with a Flash Bender. A small or large would work great on camera, and if you're outdoors we would recommend using it along with the diffusion panel. Let us know if you have any other questions, we're happy to assist. Regards, -The ExpoImaging Team

[@yapingliu1272]

very helpful, thank you!

[@Ukuleleal]

Great video. Thank you very much. :)

[@tkj18]

amazing!!!!

[@arthurkrasinsky2294]

White ceiling needed.

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Arthur Krasinsky In this particular situation, yes a light-colored or white ceiling would be needed. However, the FlashBender 2s can be bent forward if you're outdoors or indoors with off-color or high ceilings to push most of your light foward. Alternatively, you can use the Rogue Diffusion Panels for Rogue FlashBenders to cut down on harsh spekular highlights (face shine) and use the entire surface area of a FlashBender. The Rogue Diffusion Panels for Rogue FlashBenders encase the the light, push it forward from diffusion material, and prevent the light from getting lost in the sky or in high-ceiling venues. For more information about our products visit RogueFlash.com or check out the other Rogue Speedlight Videos on our channel.

[@mgggggggggggggggg]

excellent

[@fadel6336]

thank you for french traduction....Les français vous remercient (y)

[@ExpoImagingInc]

+Fa Del Je vous en prie :)

[@renodigitalservice]

Wow!!!

[@Dewabarasunderan]

Adding the gel and adjusting the white balance killed the ambience completely

[@ExpoImagingInc]

Thanks for watching the video. :) Sure, some people may prefer more or less color, or more of less exposure in the foreground or background. It really just depends on what you want in your image. We made this video because a lot of people struggle with poor color balance when using flash indoors, e.g. unwanted orangish or bluish tints in the foreground or background. This is simply intended to demonstrate a simple technique you can use to improve the overall color balance, if desired.