Comparing 5 Different Softboxes In 3 MINUTES | Lighting Breakdown

[@SjoerdWess]

Which softbox do you think looks best?

[@jhoang861]

i agree…the parabolic 👍

[@GordonMoat]

Chinese lantern gives a nice soft light with even modeling.

[@SjoerdWess]

Yep

[@rogeliorogel8690]

Awesome video, love how straight to the point the video is. Do you have a list of the brands or models you used?

[@SjoerdWess]

I thought it was listed in the description! Ill fix it soon!

[@gekalskip]

finally someone who actually shows how these things work instead of just talking about the theory without a chance of checking it. Beautifully as well!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot Floris!🙏🏼

[@RadioKhastegaari]

+ that.

[@RizkyRiplay]

clear explanation with good example. Thank you

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks!

[@salmosdelanoche]

These are the kind of videos that YT needs! Thanks! Loved it

[@SjoerdWess]

Glad you say this man! I will make more of these :-)

[@Fernando.Vivanco]

Between your voice and the music in the background, I am considering listening to this every day after work as it was extremely relaxing and de-stressing :)

[@SjoerdWess]

That is among the most appreciated comments on this video. Cheers man!

[@daslolo]

3:47 + straight to the point = perfect!

[@SjoerdWess]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@daslolo]

something I discovered that you should review: use a reflective umbrella or a soft box without the diffuser: it gives a very interesting mix of soft and shiny

[@ChandanKumar-lj2yj]

This was by far the best video explanation I got for the concept of softboxes

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks so much!

[@piart8207]

The vid is so kind and gentle. Truly all I needed to know in 3mins+

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot man! Glad you liked it

[@ELJAGUAR]

i believe is the first time i can understand side by side what every softbox was doing at once. Really interesting angle, i loved how you make complex concepts easy. Sub earned my brother

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot man! This was exactly the angle of this video, break down stuff as easy as possible.

[@DigitalTheologian]

Thank you so much for this video. As someone shooting on a BMPCC, it was incredibly helpful to see the side-by-side comparisons.

[@SjoerdWess]

Pleasure is mine sir!🙏🏼

[@straynative9544]

Great video! Thanks for such a clear concise breakdown. Do you have any recommendations for hazers at all?

[@SjoerdWess]

Definitely check the hazer I use here which is Stairville AFH600

[@ryanmethric1029]

How do you keep the highlights from blowing out on the 3W Practical light on the shelf? When I try similar things, my light is always in the red, in false color.

[@SjoerdWess]

It's actually clipping. But because I added a bit of haze, it's less noticable

[@Jacinta862]

This was one of the most useful softbox reviews I've seen. It was really clear and concise, overall great to watch. I'm really sold on the Nicefoto one, but I'm wondering if it'll be compatible with the amaran 200d. Thanks so much for this!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks so much, Bo! Means a lot :-) If the amaron features a bowens mount, it will!

[@Itsjayysworldtv]

This was awesome. Understanding light skill has been a focus for me lately. Appreciate the breakdown.

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers, Jay!

[@ProductionContact]

Thank you so much for this. This is so intelligent, concise and spectacularly helpful. You are the perfect kind of educator - straight forward and to the point. Thank you so so much.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks so much! This is very nice to hear

[@mrphoto]

Nice video. I do want to note that you can use just about any soft box that is double diffused and get the same results of the parabolic used. Once you add the diffusion to the soft box, that now becomes your actual light source. So you can get a more shallow soft box and save space compared to the parabolic.

[@TavianOrd]

Yesss finaly a video thats not 15 minutes! Great work, really helpful!!!

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers!

[@hsjawanda]

Thanks for this very useful & informative video. If the rectangular softbox is mounted such that the longer dimension goes horizontally (basically rotated 90°), would the wrap-around of the light around the face be more gradual? If so, I expect the roll-off of light from top of person to bottom would then be much more dramatic.

[@SjoerdWess]

You're correct! Thats how that softbox could be useful indeed!

[@lalaland7758]

Thanks. How do you get the soft smooth look to your video? Is it some sort of filter?

[@SjoerdWess]

Haze my friend!

[@erdmx.]

Thanks for video. Most people do this type of comparison in front of a backdrop or in an environment with some backlight behind (usually not in a real-life scenario). It's hard to imagine different situations. Yours is clean! Still an idea: I just wanted to see a side-by-side comparison at the end finalize my thoughts. It could be perfect video with it. Cheers from Turkey!

[@SjoerdWess]

Solid feedback! Thanks a lot, and cheers from the flattest country :-)

[@tabrakan]

this is the best video on softbox comparison and even on videography and lighting videos in general dude thank you so much

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks for this mate. Means a lot! :-)

[@dietcoke9536]

liking the new hair cut and orange and teal grade, happy new year, and keep on the grind :)

[@SjoerdWess]

Haha cheers buddy. The hair cut was an accident 😂

[@SjoerdWess]

Happy new year to you too man!

[@lalaland7758]

Thank you. I have a 120cm x 80cm softbox. The light bounces everywhere and wondered if honeycomb will help. Your video shows that I should perhaps get a smaller 80cm honeycomb so get the dark look...

[@SjoerdWess]

Honeycomb is your friend indeed

[@tristana.1858]

Awesome video! Just one question--what was the actual softbox that you used at 1:24? Was it also godox?

[@SjoerdWess]

Aputure Dome II (90cm)

[@larsouille366]

Nice video. I have just one question which bother me: why did you use a ND on the camera? You master all the lighting so you can dim them if necessary in order to avoid the need of an ND, no? Do I miss something?

[@SjoerdWess]

Light in the back wasn’t dimable ;-)

[@DebraBrandon]

I loved everything about this video. The music is appreciated. Super informative as well.

[@SjoerdWess]

That is amazing to hear! Thanks so much🙌🙌

[@AFGautonompunk]

both the content as well as the scene tell a nice and unique story and i'd sure like to learn more from these settings!

[@SjoerdWess]

More to come!

[@topicruben]

I love the effect that the parabolic gives. Thanks for the tips! Keep rocking

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks once again Ruben! Me too. Also, it creates a stunning eyelight!

[@topicruben]

@@SjoerdWess yes, it does. This morning working with lights, following step by step your other video to see if I can nail that awesome composition! (You’re not on Twitter?)

[@SjoerdWess]

Nice mate! Send me a picture when you have the time! Im only on IG!

[@topicruben]

@@SjoerdWess I just did! Thanks a lot 🙏

[@david15kramer]

can you please give details on what softbox that actually is at 2:00? thank you

[@SjoerdWess]

Thats the octa with grid :-)

[@sherzodmax]

For this video and most other videos of this type do you use Mattebox or ND filters on your camera? Love the diffuse look

[@SjoerdWess]

Usually yes. If I can control all the lights in the room, ND might not be necessary. Using a mattebox is nice to control flaring

[@Thoracius]

Why didn't you use the tall rectangular softbox horizontally to get wraparound?

[@SjoerdWess]

I dont know! I could have

[@Dweeno]

how you make the standing shots look so dusty and hazy

[@SjoerdWess]

Using a hazer :-)

[@Dweeno]

@@SjoerdWess ok

[@heroaomedia]

Great video! What are you using for haze?

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers mate! I use a 100 dolar hazer from a German webshop (Thomann) Starville AFH-600

[@heroaomedia]

@@SjoerdWess thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@YoussefHallouly]

Hey man nice video, question, how did you make the little graphic of your room at 0:40 ? Thanks

[@SjoerdWess]

A tool called filmsetobjects for Photoshop

[@YoussefHallouly]

@@SjoerdWess Thanks man!

[@SuodesTzeos]

finally a good comparison with no frill! thank you very much, this was incredibly helpful!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot buddy!

[@filmspotzshorts]

Thank you. I learned a lot. I have same camera and lens and looking to pair with lighting. I’m looking at the Godox VL300 to mainly use as key light for narrative work, is it to powerful?

[@SjoerdWess]

It will absolutely be powerful enough. You’ll probably stop it down to 30% most of the time haha

[@Vidzhut]

Awesome explanation. One question I chosed parabolic 90cm softbox for key light. What softbox do you suggest for fill and backlight? Also does back light need a softbox?

[@SjoerdWess]

Backlight doesnt need it. Choice is yours! Full can be same softbox!

[@Vidzhut]

Thanks you so much. Just one question. For lighting a green screen with two cob lights. What type of soft box you recomends?

[@SjoerdWess]

Rectengulars are good!

[@Vidzhut]

@@SjoerdWess Thanks

[@OwenJackson]

I learned a lot in 3 mins, great work Sjoerd and thank you 🙌

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot Owen!

[@k1k13004]

hi! thx for the videos. 2 questions : Why ND if you can power down your light? For this type of test, you could even play with Shutter Speed, even if the motion blurr would be off, do you agree?

[@SjoerdWess]

You could! But I was working with the Ikea practical which was not dimable (to a lower degree). So the only way to get a good exposure that way was to ND the cam!

[@k1k13004]

@@SjoerdWess ow, i didnt think about the practical. Thanks

[@SjoerdWess]

@k1k13004 me neither, until I was building the set. Filmmaking is all about problem solving haha

[@theroblesfilms]

How did you get your image to look hazy? Almost like there was fog in the room... at 1:55

[@SjoerdWess]

Thats a hazer, physical ‘smoke’ from a machine

[@theroblesfilms]

@@SjoerdWess that's what I thought! That shot looks amazing!!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks man!

[@cubul32]

How would you go about choosing the size of a lantern softbox?

[@SjoerdWess]

Biggggg. Always big! Haha. I like the big ones.

[@cubul32]

@@SjoerdWess I was reading on forums what people think. They were saying that in your typical apartment with 8-10' of ceiling (2.4-3m) that a 3 feet lantern is too big. That a 2 feet one is more appropriate. Idk what to think 😵

[@nickrstic]

This video deserves SO MUCH VIEWS!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot man. It will come. I have faith✌🏼 haha

[@admiralmachine]

Thank you for the video. Your no-nonsense/not wasting time approach is much appreciated. A suggestion would be to show the different lights side-by-side.

[@admiralmachine]

My main problem is wearing glasses. I hate the reflection and looking for a softbox for the keylight that minimizes the reflection on the glasses.

[@SjoerdWess]

Its all about the angle of light man. Any softbox will do, just the angle is important. Rather more angled away with a fill bounce from the other side to minimize contrast

[@admiralmachine]

@@SjoerdWess That's very good advice, thank you!

[@SjoerdWess]

Pleasure!

[@modinxpression9513]

THIS VIDEO IS ONE OF THE AMAZING VIDEOS ON KZbin 💯🥂

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheeeers dude!

[@HalloFilmz]

super colors... I know that lights are white... how you make them yellow? explain please

[@SjoerdWess]

You mean keylight? I just played around with the controls in Resolve!

[@HalloFilmz]

@@SjoerdWess 100% we all need your tutorial about this ^^ great video by the way

[@SjoerdWess]

Ill write this down to the list amigo! Good one!

[@cubul32]

How do you find the VL series for microphone noise?

[@SjoerdWess]

Its fine! There is better ones!

[@cubul32]

@@SjoerdWess Like what? I know I want UL150 for my 150W lights (so that should take care). And then for 300W idk what to buy (in case I need a stronger key for sun - so far thinking VL300). And 600W+ I don't care because I doubt I'd have those lights that close.

[@markinno]

when my light is ony is shadows the honycomb tattern as a light. what am I doing wrong?

[@SjoerdWess]

Not sure what you mean. But just keep moving the light and experiment

[@87andsmith]

did you put haze in the room? it looks smokey

[@SjoerdWess]

Yes

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

These videos are great. Love the amount of detail 👌👌

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks so much Mikel!

[@TrinhStudios]

Does the orientation of the grid matter?

[@SjoerdWess]

Not sure what you mean. You can only velcro it in the softbox one way no?

[@ainnelrosirrosias3338]

At what percent was the vl150? :p I'm looking to see if i need v200 or vl150. (i'm going to make cinematic cooking video's) (i tought rectangle softbox for overhead with vl150 and second vl150 from side? thanks for the great video.

[@SjoerdWess]

150 was at like 10%. Crazy strong lights!

[@girly2go]

The best 3 minutes ever.

[@SjoerdWess]

Haha, thanks❤️

[@beyondpoypoy]

Great content again ! Just wanted to know , if nicefoto 90cm para soft box paired with Godox SL60w , is the output enough ? Will it diffuse too much light output ?

[@SjoerdWess]

Hi mate! Yep, I've been using the SL60 with the nicefoto for a longggg time and the output (for youtube settings) never crossed 60%! For more advanced lighting scenarios like replicating the sun, you'll want more power!

[@beyondpoypoy]

@@SjoerdWess Thats great! thanks mate. will definitely get the nicefoto soon, its always a headache to use godox original softbox, especially bringing it out is a nightmare ! haha keep it up! you're always improving!

[@SjoerdWess]

Sweet man! Sounds good! Curious what you’ll make with it!

[@vandaaltje]

Super fijne vibe heeft de video! Enorm chill! Overall een top video 👌🏼

[@SjoerdWess]

Mega tof om te horen Wiljan! Thanks🙌🙌🙌

[@videografietim8012]

is your sl 150 the bi color or the 5600 k? :) Great work!

[@SjoerdWess]

5600 man! :-)

[@Jobarie757]

Short and to the point fantastic

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers!

[@AaronMarasigan]

maaaan where have u been all my life. subbed!!

[@SjoerdWess]

Haha! Thanks bruh

[@rageshgovindan]

What’s the ND you use for sigma 18-35

[@SjoerdWess]

Nisi swift system is my preferred ND

[@rageshgovindan]

@@SjoerdWess Could you confirm it is 72MM for 18-35. “NiSi 72mm Swift True Color VND Kit 1-9 stops”

[@Glennematic]

This was a really nice video. Thanks for putting it together! And kudos on the short runtime. I'm going to check out your others now. :) I've been researching which type of parabolic and lantern to get and the options feel almost endless.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks so much mate! I felt the same some time. I can highly suggest the godox lanterns. Such amazing quality. For softboxes its a bit different since godox hasn’t really entered the world of quick setup times lol

[@Glennematic]

@@SjoerdWess Thanks for the advice. If you have the time for more... as for a parabolic softbox, I've narrowed it down to Aputure Dome light II or the min, versus a 35" nicefoto softbox. It's cheaper but the only downside seems to be the gel holder that Aputure has and it doesn't. As for lanterns, I was looking at Godox and Aputure options. Debating whether to go with 26" or 47" options. I see the Godox is around 34". I assume larger is better if I want to try and use it for moonlight in films, but I could be wrong about that. Always trying to balance budget with quality. Any thoughts on the parabolic softbox options and also the lantern options? THANKS so much! :D

[@SjoerdWess]

I wasnt even aware of the gel filter on the Apurture! I usually just put the get on the front (need pretty big sheets tho). I feel the Nicefoto is pretty damn good what the price. That is one item that I use everyday, and I feel grateful for having! About the lantern, mine is 65cm's. Which is plenty for most situations indoors. Moonlight recreation would mainly be hardlight, not diffused. But one can play around with that! I feel like the Godox is a very good value for money (and im not paid to say that).

[@Glennematic]

@@SjoerdWess Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer me! It's super appreciated. I shared your channel earlier today. Keep up the great work!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot mate! If you even have more questions don’t be shy to ask them, love to help out ;-)

[@Photo_Frank]

This is perfect! Having a look at some GODOX stuff as we speak! Keep it up!

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers mate!

[@invikari]

i found you again! love this video and your lessons

[@marcomeeuwsen]

Wat is dat apparaatje die je gebruikt bij 0.14 seconden?

[@SjoerdWess]

Een Sekonic Lightmeter! Hier kan je de exposure op aflezen die je moet hebben :-)

[@sondp]

1:44 is that the godox octa soft box?

[@SjoerdWess]

Yep it is!

[@sondp]

@@SjoerdWess what size?

[@SjoerdWess]

120cm mate

[@RuffKnighty]

Its like you read my mind. Might have to get that godox 👀

[@SjoerdWess]

The godox lineup is getting so strong! The softboxes have some room for improvement in the setupspeed departement, but the light are amazing

[@MediaBuster]

Okay, you REALLY should have put all the examples next to each at the end.

[@SjoerdWess]

Ok

[@gmww]

This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@skyhr]

This... was a beautiful video. Kudos mate!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thank you so much man!

[@popotade4621]

what's the lightmeter?

[@SjoerdWess]

Seconic!

[@TheSec2ndHalf]

Great comparison . Thanks for sharing

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers!

[@JoATTech]

I like all the looks. Would be cool to have them all at the same time on the screen.

[@SjoerdWess]

Good feedback!

[@TPDOP]

Great video and nice topdown illustration.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot Thomas!

[@johnny_vngel5699]

Amazing breakdown and demonstration.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks alot Johnny. Appreciate it!

[@johnny_vngel5699]

@@SjoerdWess looks like a lot of effort went into this. Gonna subscribe 🤙

[@SjoerdWess]

You dont want to know. Im devoting my life to these videos lately, lol. Appreciate you’re joining the fam!

[@Jonathannie99]

Nice work man!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@YounusYousuf]

you have a bright future. All the best

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks brother!!❤️❤️

[@modemediatv]

thank for the video Sjoerd. could i ask you which software you used for drawing the light designs?

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks man! This is photoshop + filmsetobjects

[@rapwarssa]

Thank you! Straight to point.

[@geodude4real]

When you say Kelvin was set to 5600, does that mean you set the Kelvin on the camera, or on the light, or both? I assume it's on the camera, but does that mean that you have also set the keylight to 5600k? P.S. Do you have a video where you go into detail about ND ? Thanks so much for the video!

[@SjoerdWess]

It's in the cam, yes! I do have plenty on ND's, Im sure you can find it :-)

[@ANTOINE.3000]

Very helpful ❤

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@arpitbajpai9585]

quaaaaaaaaaalittttty 💯

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks brother!

[@UnchartedWorlds]

Appreciate the breakdown! I'm in the market for lightning kit for my setup and this is helpful. Is the music your own or do you aquire it online?

[@SjoerdWess]

Niko! Thanks for watching man. Hoped this helped :-). My music I aquire through Artlist! If there you like to use that service too, you get 2 months free using the link in the description of this video!

[@joostwierenga]

Susan Sontag, a nice and relaxed read haha!

[@SjoerdWess]

Hahaha, busted. Heb geen letter gelezen

[@BogdanFrunza11]

This was so useful, I was thinking about buying one, because I want to start filming some reviews and the light in my apartment is pretty bad. But there are so many options out there, that it feels almost impossible to take the best decision 😅

[@SjoerdWess]

I know what you mean man! I would get a parabolic with a grid. This is in my opinion the best option since you have more control over the spread since you can take the grid off! Also, check out the Godox SL60W. It's an amazing light for cheap. Get one of those, a cheap parabolic and a budget stand and you're ready to roll!

[@BogdanFrunza11]

@@SjoerdWess Thank you so much for the advice man! I'll look into the Godox and see if I can find it in Romania or from Amazon

[@SjoerdWess]

Sounds good mate! Feel free to contact me whenever you have questions!

[@BogdanFrunza11]

@@SjoerdWess Thank you, I will!

[@Xx0Mystic0xX]

This was so incredibly useful brother, thank you

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@IwanKemp]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot

[@gitarrnerd]

Amazing video, thank you!!!🔥

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers!

[@noinimod]

Fantastic helpful video. Thank you

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@sebastiaanham]

Ziet er ziek professioneel uit man!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks Sebastiaan! Tof om te horen

[@ayyleeway]

This is perfect

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers man!

[@stefanpop6091]

This was cool!

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers buddy

[@nima.shokouhfar]

It was really great. Thanks...!!!

[@davidniositech]

Parabolic!

[@aperturestudio_5424]

i love this thanks for the comparisons

[@SjoerdWess]

Pleasure!

[@leonardoweigert4435]

Damn, the image quality is awesome with all the options, but i prefer it with octabox too. Did you use any plugin to reduce noise?

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks man! I used nothing for NR, but if I would I’d choose the buildin NR

[@lovefirst6157]

Loved this video.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot!

[@T0BeDexless]

This is great! Subscribed.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot man!🙏🙏

[@Nqrgaard]

Nice video 👍 but you could end with a split screen with all of them to easier compare 😊

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks for the tip

[@Nqrgaard]

@@SjoerdWess Your welcome, I know it is too late now, but maybe for future similar videos 😊

[@SjoerdWess]

Absolutely man!

[@JimRobinson-colors]

i like the cheap one if there was some flagging added to control the spill.

[@SjoerdWess]

Agreed! Some black cloth and tape wouldve helped a lot :-)

[@ChasingAmy]

Great video thank you sir.

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers Leo!

[@FILMFRAT]

Hey really love your content this is amazing. What is your preferred camera you use for videomaking , I'd love to have a conversation and maybe even collaborate on different ways in telling stories through film!

[@SjoerdWess]

Hi man! Thanks a lot. Always good to hear this. I am a huge fan of the blackmagic cameras. I believe they’re the absolute best money for quality. Period!

[@FILMFRAT]

@@SjoerdWess I got the chance to use for a week and it was so great!

[@SjoerdWess]

Its stunning right!

[@CatnipNut]

This deserve more view!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks brother