5 Steps to Setting Your Camera's Exposure Using Continuous Light by Jason Lanier- Sony & Rotolight

[@saliwanpl1832]

I can't believe how you can easily convey everything and learn the most important thing in just a few minutes... You are a Master

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thank you

[@AlanCooney]

Dear Uncle Jason!! I’m a retired photographer but I wish to compliment you on the refreshing approach you demonstrate and the motivation you give to so many viewers in your videos!!! I experienced film, then digital, and even ran my own Lab! Respect from the UK my man!!!

[@VaughnDoyle]

The light is for your subject, the camera is for your ambient. I've always known that but hearing you put it like that will seal it in my brain forever.

[@photosbyjosef]

Love all your videos love the way you teach and as a fellow professional I love learning the way you go about a shoot thank you thank you thank you

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

You are very welcome :)

[@falgunishah2067]

I have almost watched all of your videos but this is the first time I found you sharing the settings. Thank you

[@alan.macrae]

Great video, Jason. Thank you for all your instruction. Still learning new skills after 51 years of shooting. So much fun!

[@marcwill8270]

Great video...you can’t make it any easier than that. Love it!

[@rickrowell8465]

Back in the day we called match lighting. Set for ambient and light the subject to match. Even after 50 + years of photography innovation, somethings never change. Keep up the good work Jason. BTW, that's my old stopping ground, Balboa Park. ;-)

[@VintageandRare]

I learned a lot here from watching your video. Thank you, Jason.

[@johandrehoffman]

Such simple steps, yet so crucial. I never would have understood the why if I haven't seen Jason's work. Thanks to you and Emily for providing such great content.

[@urbankixxfilming3451]

Jason is awesome at what he does for all you haters. There’s nothing wrong with this video and he shouldn’t have one thumbs down . Keep up the good work Jason I’m hoping to do one of your workshops this year.

[@KozKreoleKwenKomedi]

Jason making everything simple...Thanks man

[@gemini2261]

Thank you Jason, that was really well explained

[@jessestarks3128]

Interesting way of working the exposure. Thanks for sharing and what you do!

[@abysscmj1]

great instruction you are one of the best thanks for your instructions keep them coming and thanks

[@anthonygarcia7291]

I’m picking up a set of Roto lights this coming up weekend, thank you for this this information will go along way

[@lapor14]

HiJason ,I Thank You!! so much from the bottom of my heart for all you do for us inspiring photographer's .Your truly an inspiration and I'm looking forward to your next NYC shoot. Bless and stay safe and healthy .

[@photoshootuk]

Love these videos, brilliant tutorials, thanks Jason and Emily

[@630nitronutter]

Jason thank you and miss Emily I was struggling with exposing correctly I normally can't get things into my head from videos I'm a little strange that way , but after countless times I decided to search back through your videos and thank fully found this video and thanks to your none nerd straight talking and simple approach some thing clicked straight away honestly thank you for this video I cannot wait for your uk return so I can get to a work shop stay safe Jason

[@AdamRelayson]

Excellent tutorial, Sensei. I'll be putting this lesson to good use, soon. I have a shoot coming up.

[@HerbertLongrod]

Thanks again Jason,I have been learning from you a couple of years now and everyone has noticed the change in my work. Models are contacting me now. Exciting times,cheers again

[@PREEZYDAKID]

Best video I've seen on continuous lighting setup! Told me exactly what I needed to know and show a practical application. I would often set my exposure WITH my COB Light, but plan to set ambient first without it like I do with flash, but add in the COB later moving forward!

[@rnic1]

I've heard you say it but watching at the same time is awesome!

[@ronbrotu]

I really appreciate you, your colleagues and your work!!!

[@genexfashion3580]

Hi bro awesome technique my confusion gone today thanks a ton so while shooting with speed light what power should we set on flash and distance between subject and light

[@sapsdusa]

It was a very nice video explaining everything in depth and to the point. Thank you so much Jason for putting this video together. Even being an intermediate level photographer sometimes we need to go down to the basics

[@Platoface]

Learned more from you in 5 videos than 100 websites.

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Excellent video ! Thanks for sharing

[@paulbentley2709]

Very simple obvious logical explanation and real world demo with Emily who is ridiculously photogenic. Great photos.

[@andysmith8031]

This is exactly how you light using a speedlight at night. Set your camera up for the ambient, then add flash. Low power and work your way up. If too powerful move flash further away from model or adjust flash power.

[@oo0RECON0oo]

Andy Smith led works better at night for focusing

[@andysmith8031]

@@oo0RECON0oo True. Or alternatively use a phone torch to get some light to focus on lol

[@englishfoodie_uk]

Amazing work

[@kevindow1]

Dead simple. Easy, compact way to understand how to light. Thanks, Jason!

[@wendystumbaugh695]

What a great video, Jason and Emily. You are such a great teacher and so forthcoming with information. You'll just never know how much you have changed my life for the better. I love being a photographer and blessing others with great imagery. I could never have afforded the education you've given to me to have made my dreams come true.

[@sylvaindion8419]

Thanks Jason That is a darn good tip...

[@gsrox2007]

Just wanted to point out a few discussions and charts online about dual conversion gain CMOS sensors like the one in the Sony bodies. ISO 100 and 640 are the cleanest you'll get. Anything above that you are better off bumping in post processing. Of course the theory is one thing, wrapping my head around deliberately shooting under-exposed images is entirely something else. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

[@davidalley2454]

Forget the naysayers!!!!!! Jason/Em....this vid was GREAT for those of us trying to learn how to properly use our new Rotolights!!! Thanks Jason, it was perfect for me!!!!!

[@GRJCLyon]

This is the best damn video explaining how to do this. 5,000 people just went out and bought lighting. Great job, Jason. As always thank you. 👍🏻

[@solusquinto]

For a starter like me with Rotolight, this was very helpful. Thank you.

[@PaulSeymourVA]

I agree who gave this a thumbs down it was perfect to the point and something some photographers just don’t get right. Jason always keeps it simple and to the point and Emily is just so much fun!

[@waynedowney1555]

JL, Sony & Rotolight back together. The dream team returns... Bravo brother. See you at pinewood !!

[@cottojn]

Wow had to watch this video a few times to actually understand what you saying. I’m wondering can you achieve this same shot with the rotolight neo2

[@lydiacodding9308]

Such a great lesson, thank you very much. I just got my first rotolight neo 2 over a week ago, but was sick with the flu. Now that I feel better I’m obsessed with getting out and using it. I don’t even have an elincrom trigger yet....I have my trusty old 5D classic and a 16 foot PC synch cable. Elinchrom will likely be my next purchase....at some point.

[@jamesparish7234]

Very helpful...thanks...Its actually how I shoot Off camera FLASH...haha..Great Job...I bought my FIRST ROTO LIGHT NEO2 Last month , when you had that special.. Used it on 1 wedding last week and loved it...Thanks Again!!

[@DanielChauLifeThroughLens]

Many thanks Jason, help me a lots, 👍

[@blewis4x4]

I would love to have all the "Thumbs Down" people to actually explain what about this video was bad. Great Info!!!

[@marcelovalente2809]

It's all the haters. lmao

[@RohanGillett]

Thoroughly agree. I thought it was an excellent video. It all made sense to me.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

Brian Lewis agree!!!

[@cottojn]

Some people are just stupid and hate in others accomplishments.

[@Darkdruidphoto]

I use the NEO 2 with phottix umbrella softboxes I get some pretty nice results. One thing that I would love because I miss doing it is can we please get a NEO that can over power the sun??? May sound crazy but I’m pretty sure Rotolight could pull it off. Anyway Thank you Jason again for the awesome tutorial!

[@561Infamous]

Thank you so much Jason!!!!!!!!

[@tomn.9610]

Great tutorial Jason !!!!

[@kamalzaza6833]

Very simple but a lot of people miss it. Very successful video. Thank you for sharing

[@jeffjeter5854]

Awesome video Jason. It's easy as 1.. 2.. 3.

[@ChristianLawrence]

Awesome, some really great tips. Thanks.

[@victor27601]

Thank you Jason!

[@Jcmarino12]

So simple yet so hard for some. Very well explained.

[@thorpe64]

Thank you, it's so simple.....when you know how, now I do. Thank you Jason 🙏🙏🙏

[@CodySchlehuber]

I like the look of cinematic, its really nice and I have one Neo 2 now to just test. My question is what do you do for print with the high ISO? Do you have to fix a lot of the noise for larger prints and say your above 1000 ISO. I mean cinematic is for video, but what about print quality, sorry for my ignorance its just a thought I had?

[@dapaynesta]

Wow, thank you, really helpful.

[@XCircaX]

Thank you so much Jason , I’m going to try this out

[@oo0RECON0oo]

A video on composition or location scouting would be cool...

[@JonPais]

Very clearly explained.

[@willis27831]

This is what I was looking for when I asked for help using the light

[@gaetevega]

Esperaba esa explicación, gracias! Ahora usare con mas confianza mi neo 2

[@PropDusting]

Excellent video! Thank you guys!

[@PunisherTheDonDada]

Great video! Thanks guys!

[@Laertesthebarber76]

muy bueno

[@MyBohemianDreams]

Good to see more tutorials about LED lighting. You are the master. Thanks.

[@gorgemuld7812]

Wow... thank you good sir! This was new for me, and makes PERFECT sense! I’m fairly new to this hobby, so I have what might be a stupid question... :-) A simple flash with a remote and an umbrella, could be a easy way to get started, and test this technique, right? Anyway, thanks again! Kind regards Michael

[@cottojn]

Damn Jason I feel like I just stole something from you. Jason dropping knowledge and I’m stealing it.

[@johns6290]

Great video. It was a,lightbulb moment in the workshop in alexandria.

[@robinsonsadventures2174]

Great video guy very informative

[@angeldecero]

Excellent, Thank you!

[@EdVizenor]

GREAT video. Very informative. Thank you. Good positive message. :)

[@mitp2514]

Great way to explain love it so simple

[@flickrchannyuk4396]

Hi Jason, thanks this is a useful video. Do you have a different approach when you use Rotolight LED lights in flash mode? Would you use a slower shutter speed and lower your ISO, and then let the flash freeze any slight movement?

[@2MProduction125]

The best tutorial for basics. Gj

[@pduffy421]

Very good, thank you.

[@robertmcdaniel7707]

Excellent. Also, looks like Balboa Park, San Diego. 😎

[@michaelbower4506]

Would love to see how you edit a portrait photo in Lightroom or Photoshop.....

[@daphotography760]

Great shots! Balboa Park has so much to offer. Love that bridge.

[@shayifx]

very very helpful, wasted too much time for get a good ambiance, Thank you Sir

[@AlSo-Fotografie]

@Jason Lanier Can u change the light temperature of the Rotolight?

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Al So yes you can

[@tobiasiserhot4880]

Perfekt just ordered the neo 2 today and now this Vid! Perfekt. Now getting my project to convert this for Dog Photography further on.

[@rueben68]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@kirkdavis5575]

Thank you for your clarity in regarding the lighting. Because of your videos we bought an aeos. I love it for night time shooting, but I have not been as consistent as I would like. Sincerely Janna Davis

[@lifesbeautiful3024]

Very well done, Jason

[@Yiorgie1]

Thank you for taking the time to create these videos!

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

This is the clip I was looking for. I am getting used to my Rotolights and I am overcomplicating it. It is easy as this. OK!

[@MrChrissk]

Great video as always. I do very little flash photography, I have just purchased a neo2 and just wanted some advice, if I use it as a on camera flash on my A7iii, Am I correct in thinking if I do as you say in this video set camera up for the ambient light before turning the light on, then once on and use as a flash would I then set the camera white balance to match the desired output I use temp wise on the neo2 as a flash? If anyone can give advice on this I would be very grateful as I normally just shoot motorsport as my KZbin image suggests.

[@toosas]

great explanation

[@KnowledgeFindsWisdom]

I fuggin love this dude I wish I could takes shots and shoot pics and just learn 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

thank you!

[@lamasteve6905]

Great to hear your coming to Laguna Beach. They have started a $599 dollar fee for taking pictures here in Laguna ? When and how did photographers come under attack by unjust fees.

[@kitrudd2336]

OK NOW I get it! When we were shooting at Bella Abzug Park in NYC with you and Emily, I was doing it backwards.(adjusting aperture and shutter speed to accommodate a low ISO). This totally makes sense and I’m excited to get out and try it. Great video!

[@bailey12356]

Thanks Jason, very helpful. Do you have a video for when your using the Rotolight as a flash?

[@DIOS10]

The light is for your subject, the camera is for the background... now, now, now, I’m about to enjoy my photography...

[@radrazor1355]

Thanks a ton! This clicked so hard for me!

[@romanko382]

Hello, great to see video guidance from such an expert, including Miss Emily. However i do have a question. Will it works with something like this: 3300K-5600K Bi-Color CRI 95+, size like I Phone. its portable video light. Photo: Sony A6000, lens: Kamlan 50 mm f 1.1. Sadly i dont have ability to buy Rotolight. Thank You again for such activity. Your Team with Emily is very impressive and helpfull as well. Thnk You for the answer.

[@tobiasiserhot4880]

Roman Ko sure why not ? It’s more the how to set up. I’m sure the all around technic would be identical

[@romanko382]

@@tobiasiserhot4880 thanks, mate

[@agustinu]

Really good video

[@howardcurtiss5048]

Of course! Now I get it. Thank you Jason.

[@andyraeber6044]

Jason as part of your shoots using your Sony A7RM3, do you do an in-camera colour balance, or a colour balance using a colour checker in Lightroom, prior to the shoot? Thanks in advance.

[@m.o.mportrait]

Perfect way to use my rotolights, set camera for ambient, set light for subject. Thanks Jason

[@exrobert211]

Thanks Jason. I recently got my Rotolight Neo 2 and this video is very helpful.