BTS #11 - Using the Godox AD200 Pro & ND filter to battle Oregon Sun! ☀️

ND filters don't really get a lot of love from me, but recently I needed to use one with my Godox AD200 Pro and I loved the results! In today's video I go over why I needed it, how I organized this shoot, and how I edited the shot. Hope you like it! =)
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[@sandorzoltai3034]

I've been looking for years for a video, where someone's sharing and explaining the editing process. Not to copy. To learn new techniques, points of view, etc. I'm really glad I've found your channel. Thank you so much for the value content.

[@TwoTracksOutdoors]

Beautifully done and technique explained. I'm sure Julia loved what you did to enhance her photo shoot.

[@BboyGraphicx]

Your explanation was just incredible

[@Slippinjimmy12]

Love love love this photo. Amazing content. Thanks for making this video. You are the best photographer out there.

[@bellacavachon7510]

Another excellent and informative video. Thank you. With regards to using ND filters, or any circular filters for that matter, instead of buying one for each lens, just buy one for the size for your largest lens and then buy step up rings for your smaller lenses. These allow all different sized lenses to attach to the filter. They only cost a couple of dollars each too!

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Beautiful image. Thanks for the info.

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[@mribi]

Thank you so much for this video. It’s so densely packed with information!

[@callagan21]

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[@JeffBennionPhotography]

Great video again. Thanks for taking the time to do these.

[@fcoker73]

Thank you very much for sharing your techniques adding the BTS. Its very helpful!! I follow you on IG and you add a lot of BTS there. So once again THANK YOU and keep up the good work!!!

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[@TNKPhoto]

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[@artvisualphotography]

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[@pootecky]

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[@jasonsiau]

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[@francesmarycassidy9619]

Thankyou!!..I really enjoyed your video. Beautiful photo.

[@VangelisMatosMedina]

Buy just one ND Filter for your biggest lens and use step up/down rings.

[@fjhphoto]

Very true, but then you have to worry about extra things which isn't as convenient as HSS.

[@uhhnush]

a tip about using ND filters: get one ND filter kit for the biggest size lens you have, and then just get adapter rings so you can use the same ND filter on lenses with smaller diameter. super simple and super cheap way to go about it.

[@JB_Hobbies]

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[@MikeT-yy3]

H Francisco, great video but I watched this video a number of times hoping to see how and when you actually adjusted the VND filter to darken the sky before switching on the flash. This section was very important for me but you seemed to skip over this part far too quickly, could you please explain in more detail this part of the process. Thank you

[@erre333]

Than you sooooo much for this amazing video. Really helpful.

[@Mightythunder0987]

Really like these type of videos!

[@GenerikV]

Amazing video. Never seen but always wanted such a video with so much detail in BTS not just for shooting but for editing too. Thankyou so much 😁

[@jkingimages]

Great video as usual brother. I actually prefer ND filters over high speed sync. I know it's a preference thing. When I was using Einsteins in the past, it was the best option available. I eventually went to the Flashpoint/godox lights a couple of years ago, and I I would find myself reverting back to ND Filters often. Your flash doesn't get taxed a hard. Love the breakthrough filters.

[@bobortiz]

As for Godox triggers you can use a canon trigger on a nikon or Sony on Manuel application only.

[@jd3330]

You’re inspiring me to do portrait work man. Thanks for the tips!

[@maciej5887]

You can always use Cokin system, so you can use one filter with different lenses.

[@cmaciasjimenez]

Your videos are always so helpful and inspiring. It really helps us people who are new to this stuff to know all the ins and outs of capturing photos at this level. Love this series, thank you

[@art_by_adrian2913]

Incredible

[@lunchbox7573]

Great instructional video

[@matthewroome3815]

Looking forward to your video on the STC Optics Sensor Filter! I am caught between getting the 6 stop or the 4 stop ND filter and I’d like to know which you would use for what type of look / situation. :)

[@djangolee3923]

Nice lesson,dodge & burn is on of the key part

[@LMoProVisualComm]

Good job... ND filters are my preferred choice because of the power issue you spoke of. I don't mind the color corrections. Pretty Shazzy editing 👊

[@MIcholinl]

You are simply amazing!

[@MartinV.]

awesome content!

[@nitinvishwakarma7608]

amazing work thanks alot for sharing the details and the edits thanks again....

[@ezibiso]

Awesome detailed video, thank you for sharing your work...It's appreciated;

[@gcnphilly]

Great job! Really detailed and informative! You got a new subscriber in me!!👏🏾👏🏾😁

[@ScottWilliamsPhotography]

Absolutely stunning results!

[@barciaga4508]

I love your videos man

[@hanyramgt]

You can buy one filter like Hoya ND 82mm with variable 9 stops and a group of step up and down adaptors and you are good to go.

[@romiemiller7876]

I haven't had any problems with high speed sync. with the AD200 & my Nikon. But the ND filter idea may be a good alternative.

[@lifestyleisa]

Nice work man. Where can I get that version of LR 2018

[@jecabrer]

I have the same equipment and I never get anything similar jajaj, the photographer is actually the key.

[@kachaporngateprayoon1659]

Cool as always bro ;)

[@mambiproductions8960]

never had this issue with Canon. Sorry to hear about your equipment failure.

[@Wathewong]

Love your photo

[@DanielGrovePhoto]

"Indy filter" haha CC! Great video man and I love the photo. Can't believe you haven't shot a redhead before! They are the best!!

[@EagleXL]

I always enjoy your videos, thanks! Not totally related, but maybe you'll have an idea: How does Irene achieve such beautiful (almost flash like...) results with only natural light? What's the secret?

[@fjhphoto]

EagleXL one thing I admire about photographers who use natural light a lot is their ability to read and predict great lighting. Having an eye for that really helps in the end result but of course Irene is a master of her craft too with posing, getting great expressions, and keeping the shoot very natural (not posed). It's something you need to practice to develop. I'm working on getting better at natural light myself.

[@fototrendyfotografia1590]

Amazing Job :) Congratulations :)

[@SethFox94]

Fransisco! Your work is amazing, and you're an inspiration. Maybe one day I'll get to work with you!

[@daniel.francisco]

Whoa is that a camera clock?

[@PolskiAmbient]

wow, cool photos

[@beverlybasden2648]

Thank You!

[@Hongs.average]

Great use of ND filter! Good photos and thanks a lot for sharing....I just couldn't help seeing that one piece of straw below the models eye that makes me want to take it out :P

[@piyush6706]

Gud work bro

[@hansellobo535]

I use an AD 600 pro 135 1.8, Hoya 6 stops plus CPL and a softbox. I still need to be on HSS at ISO 50, afternoon sun in the tropics and I cant get get enough power to light my subject.

[@enduraman1]

Your light room white balance temperature of 4800 is why the original raw photo is blue (it’s not the ND filter).

[@JEDINITE30]

another solution is to get an nd filter for your largest lens diameter and then use step up rings to use that filer on your other lenses.

[@adamaj74]

Hey buddy, great video! I have a question. By using an ND filter aren't you essentially reducing the power of the flash, like when using high speed sync? Say your flash is at full power, then you slap an ND filter on. The image will be underexposed, no? That's what I mean about an ND filter reducing flash power too. I don't understand when you said high speed sync cuts down the power of the flash but ND filters don't @ 2:15. I understand in a physical sense they don't, but in the end it's the same effect, isn't it? In the end both high speed sync and ND filters are both limiting the amount of light from the flash entering the sensor. Just two different methods of doing so. Am I missing something?

[@fjhphoto]

There's more to the story. HSS is literally cutting down the power in order to work. ND filters are basically sunglasses for your lens. It's not affecting the power of the light at all.Imagine a flashlight shining on something and then you put on sunglasses. Did you lower the flashlight? No, you just reduced the exposure of the whole scene. HSS is like putting on sunglasses and also reducing the output of the flashlight. I regret not going over this more in the video so thanks for commenting.

[@enduraman1]

this video is much more about editing the photo than about ND filters.

[@Ramiroescorial]

Bella fotografía.

[@funnybugsbunny]

Wow, that's a lot of work. Your images look stunning and pop right out. May I ask how long it took you to edit the image in PS? Because it is quite a lot of changes. If it's a lot of time (hours), then how is this sustainable if you have multiple images, models and shoots? Thanks

[@KamiyaMinoru]

the degree of power drop will be highly related to your shutter speed

[@AnishKaranPhotography]

That’s at 1/250 shutter speed. A cheap manual flash can get very similar results. Can we see HSS over 1/1000 shots?

[@virgian2]

Love the shot! I was just wondering, what is the reason you mostly go for pre posed static portrait shots? You shoot with a camera with a constant eye auto focus option no? So you have the possibility to for the model to move, and still have the eyes in focus.

[@davidetarozzo2564]

Great Video! may i ask you which C-stand are you using ? ( i mean the one behind you) i am using Walimex but i would like to know if there is a professional alternative for shooting outside (with no people helping lightning) thank you 🙏🏻

[@leslienelson7016]

I check mostly for sessions that use the AD200 because I want to buy it.

[@pblogic007]

Just curious, what is the point of messing around in photoshop so much? Everything you're doing can be done in lightroom now, and I wonder what the advantage is to doing it in photoshop instead? I'm not being critical, I'm genuinely curious.

[@KenImduaikiat]

Interesting topic. I suggest you make a seperate clip on editing. I came here for info on the flash but there is very little mentioned.

[@lucho3995]

Fernando un vídeo en español porfavor!!

[@robc6384]

Hey Fransisco. Just wondering what ever happened to the video you said you would make on the STC Clip Filters for Sony. I really trust your judgement and would love to know if its worth it and what are the pros and cons. Keep up the great work

[@Isaiasramirezministries]

Do you have the link to the light spigot you used? I’m trying to attach my flash to my mono pod

[@julianuk3266]

Great work Francisco ! Do you think you'll stick to the A7Riii or from now on take the A7RIV ?

[@fjhphoto]

I'm using the A7RIV right now and after a month I'll decide if I'm going to keep it or get something else. If another sony camera comes out soon like the A7SIII I would want that instead for the better video features it should have.

[@shaolin4KTV]

estan muy buenas las fotos

[@EmoEmu]

REALLY nice image!

[@EmoEmu]

Is the softbox the version with 1 or 2 diffusion layers?

[@fjhphoto]

@@EmoEmu 2 diffusion layers. =)

[@EmoEmu]

@@fjhphoto Thanks. I've had my eye on that exact box for a few years now. Might have to pull the trigger now. :)

[@actiaint]

Thanks - you lost me at the end there though - not sure what you were doing with that black and white adjustment.

[@adile3381]

I thought was Mike Tyson speaking for i bit 😁😁😁

[@MsChristinkaa]

Hi 👋 can you recommend some good filter for shooting on sunny days. ☺

[@Lipstickninja11]

Can I have the link for the foldable softbox?

[@garys639]

I bend the knee Maestro.

[@jparryprodeal]

Hi Could you advise what is the diff between Ad200 and the new AD200Pro

[@fjhphoto]

6:02

[@alexisramosespinosa4954]

Hello, I would like to know in which profile you take your photos on the sony a7rlll

[@michaelbell75]

Great work! Ive been wanting to get a little one light setup for outdoor portraits instead of everything natural light all the time. Will that AD200 fit in the less expensive octaboxes on Amazon? Like the cheaper Neewer ones and such? Thanks

[@pudsboi5203]

Yes it does 👍, the cheap godox box comes with the adapters on Amazon