Directional Lighting to Control Contrast: OnSet ep. 256

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Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he builds a shot that has both the qualities we so love in soft light and the contrast and shape that many photographers tend to add later by dodging and burning.
Products Used:
Profoto B1X:
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Profoto Silver Beauty Dish: www.adorama.com/pp505506.html...
Grid fro Beauty Dish:
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Chimera Panel Frame:
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Chimera Panel Frame Full Cloth:
www.adorama.com/cm5200.html?u...
Chimera Panel Frame 1/2 Cloth: www.adorama.com/cm5205.html?u...
Chimera Super Pro X Lightbank XXS: www.adorama.com/cm1002.html?u...
Production Equipment Used:
Shot on Sling Studio Multi-Cam - www.adorama.com/slingstudio.h...
With A SONY A6500:
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Sony 18-105 f4
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Audio Recorded on a Zoom H4N: www.adorama.com/zoh4npro.html...
Sennheiser ew 112 P G4 microphone -- www.adorama.com/sew112p4a1.ht...
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[@mhc2b]

That really is a lovely dress. Marisa knows how to wear it, and you know how to shoot it. Great combination.

[@brunoalmeida9085]

A breath of fresh air - thanks Adorama

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Bruno Almeida 😊😊😊

[@marcthibault8723]

Cool setup Daniel! The dress has an old Hollywood glam feel! Marissa was great as usual.... ☺

[@jonathantrauner3742]

Marisa is winning a Academy Award. She deserves it period. Sending my love to Marisa from Jerusalem Israel

[@Kenneth-bf1gn]

I appreciate how you build up the shot. Creating the "vibe" you're looking for. It's a great way of discovering new looks I hadn't thought of. Stay safe.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Kenneth Wayne Stotts Thank You!

[@KevinPhillipssb]

"When it's good enough, just add another light"! Great advice. Thank you Marissa and Daniel.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thank you, Daniel and Marisa! Your ability to get it right in the camera is a great lesson, and obviously, a great time-saver, editing-wise. Marisa keeps developing as a model, and she's exuding happiness and fun, which always makes these videos a pleasure to watch. Thanks again, and take care.

[@alanvandever9683]

It's nice for Marisa to show her personality.

[@IvanBoden]

This: "The longer I shoot, the more I start using smaller light sources..." Refreshing to hear from an instructor, finally! Excellent!

[@brandonstephens3174]

I love the light in these. I've always liked a bit more contrast and shape in portraits.

[@inlocoparentis]

I love these videos where the explanation goes hand-in-hand with the shots. Seeing the progression is invaluable. Marisa, as usual if fantastic!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Duncan Brennan Thank You!

[@alun7006]

Excellent video as always, and you two are a joy to watch together. You're a great duo. :)

[@5120518]

Very beautiful shots, with great model Marisa!

[@madlawphotosbyrodneylaw4925]

Great to see in the face of adversity you keep producing great videos. If you don’t get to do more during this time I am sure we can all go back over your previous videos and have a laugh and learn something. Thanks to you all and stay safe.

[@simongentry]

how ever many years since you shot this…. doesn’t matter - all so relevant! ty guyz! FLASH!

[@winni223]

Unstoppable duo keeps working! Thanks guys!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

winni223 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@kylelinkous722]

So many great things to say about the two of you. Daniel, providing great instruction and photography. Queen Marisa, always coming through with show-stopping modeling. The best part though is how y'all mesh with your sense of humor and personalities. If there was an award for, 'Best KZbin Photography Duo' y'all might take that cake. (Or space ice cream. Your choice.)

[@cool555breeze]

The only word I can think of for Marisa is... STUNNING. 😳

[@tonyponce]

Awesome as always Daniel! Thank you for sharing your talent. Marisa is a rock star!

[@keith4047]

Marisa is such a gorgeous shapely model, funny and not afraid to be cheeky back to you, must be great working with such a beauty Daniel, she reminds me of that actress that played in the movie "Lucy" I remember 'Scarlett Johansson".

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Keith we do have a good time

[@nowherefool]

You two are the best!

[@wesroberts7514]

marissa looks great. the best i’ve seen her on all aspects

[@stevecote7111]

Thx guys Marysa is looking absolutely amazing !!!

[@5120518]

Of course space ice cream for Marisa! Daniel and Marisa stay safe!!! All the best from the Netherlands!

[@alexanderpons9246]

Great job Daniel Norton! Thanks for showing the one light at a time, it helps visualy seeing what each light is doing. I want to mention many times I have shot wider because later on when printing(8X10,11X14 etc...)there is room to crop and focus on the subject. Thanks for teaching us great things and loving Photography Sir!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

alexander pons true!

[@heinzhagenbucher4714]

A great team producing fantastic images. Thank you, for sharing.

[@EdwardKilner]

I do take the point of really searching for right light and pose. You are energetic and relentless. I’ve never been quite so determined, but then never had a Melissa to work with. In the end, I thought the crossed arm shot was the best pose. Exceptional effort by both of you.

[@terryleephotographer]

This older vid just popped up on my feed and man, I really really like this lighting! Daniel has me really considering an xxs softbox!

[@JerryMac1125]

Yes, Marisa Is Gorgeous 😀 😁Great work Daniel 👍👍

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Jerry Mccarthy Thank You!

[@JasonPatz]

This lighting is beautiful! Excellent video and excellent pictures!

[@kevinmorphet8083]

Great work people! Dress and hair/makeup are on point! Posing, light and collaboration are all awesome. Thanks for the inspiring content.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Kevin Morphet Thank You!

[@RonK]

Cool tutorial, thanks. And the girl's just Wow. Altogether awesome.

[@JackieArmstrong]

Marissa's so dang charming! ...you're good too Daniel. :-)

[@luistunonjr.304]

Very nice shoot Daniel. Marisa looks great; I am very happy to see her smiling and being herself again.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Luis Tunon, Jr. thanks

[@jean-francoislaforge7484]

MARISAAAAAAAAAAA !!!! The best way to fight Covoid-19 with her lovely smile.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Jean-François La Forge 😊😊

[@andikunar7183]

Very cool light setup (and pictures!), thanks for doing this video.

[@geko9425]

Wow! That was working step by step to a wonderful result. Great work Daniel and Marisa!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

GE KO thanks

[@thisismike-alpha-charlie8504]

Great shoot. I love how you built the look with the lights. I can't even think what further post processing is necessary. even the skin is great and no bags under eyes. Amazing

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

This is Mike-Alpha-Charlie Thank You!

[@lauriesmith3310]

I didn't think you could take better photos of Marissa, Daniel but I was wrong. The shots from 14.20 onwards are exquisite. Hair, poses, lighting and background are beyond beautiful. Thanks again for another insightful video. Cheers.

[@wannabeturbo]

Awesome lighting video and Marissa had me laughing when you were explaining the lights.

[@silvinaslatopolsky2121]

THANK YOU!!!!! for this great lesson

[@desphotobiz]

Always BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Donell Sellow thanks

[@martynphillips6646]

So much talent from both of you. The rapport is evident and so important. Marisa is perfect in every way, Hollywood what the hell are you waiting for, get this girl NOW!!! 6:57, you want Hollywood hour glass, look no further, takes your breath away.

[@HawgHunter63]

Marisa is beautiful and a great video Double win.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Edward Wagtowicz Thank You!

[@TaoNeko]

Amazing photos, amazing model. Please take more wide shots of the studio to see all the lights and light scheme ~

[@jasonblake5576]

brilliant lighting setup Daniel!1 👏

[@250GTOAJ]

Awesome, very useful information and entertaining, Marisa brightens the day as usual. Interesting what you see from the camera recording the video almost has a high key look compared to the light on Marisa in the still shots.

[@doctorlovera]

I always click for his knowledge but I always get distracted by her charm, not to mention her beauty. 15:39 😂😂 😂😂 😂😂 Great portraits. Soft and contrasty at the same time. Stunnign work and stunning model.

[@richardwintle1020]

Thanks Daniel. Really interesting way to think about "contrast" and the use of fill to adjust it. I enjoyed your thoughts on using the silver reflector for extra "pop" too. Hope you're staying safe and have plenty of these videos in the can for us to enjoy. :)

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Richard Wintle we’ve got a few, never fear! Thank You!

[@marciocharles1]

Essa moça é muito simpática, muito agradável e claro o conhecimento técnico transmitido é ótimo. Parabéns!

[@Valtrach]

Hey, the dynamic duo again! Great stuff guys, learned a lot. Hope you're all safe (and Erika and the other models too). Thank you and take care.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Gilbert Henri Thank You! We are all being safe and creating

[@FrankP83]

Omg...i love her 🤗

[@robertocordero4682]

These are the most beautiful shots you have taken of her hands down👏👏👏👏 @rc1photography @bobbyfingers

[@pattymattes7124]

Thanks for another great video and thanks for giving a diagram of your set up. I find that helpful to me because sometimes the video doesn't really show the spatial relationships of the lights to each other. Thank you Marisa!!!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Patty Mattes my diagram skills are improving 😬

[@seanharris7545]

Marisa. Your hair looks amazing!

[@art_by_adrian2913]

Omg she's incredible 😍

[@annieglendinning9827]

Great photos! Wish i had all that equipment!

[@mohamedmonir1623]

Amazing & Excellent as usual, I am waiting for these videos impatiently because they are very interesting and useful

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Mohamed Monir great! More to come!

[@garys639]

Her Majesty Queen Marisa...Bow before Her you Curs...

[@ronaldelmer1669]

excellent demo, great point about not being satisfied with just good. If the great painters had just settled for good they would have never been great

[@doergel1969]

...savior of the universe DADA DAAA Bum Bum Bum... . My first Single ever bought :-) Stay healthy :-)

[@lcphoto6847]

Really great tutorial!

[@alpabopo]

Great video as usual and beautiful shots

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Alex B thanks

[@TheZaco32]

Awesome photos! Thanks for the episode!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Zachary Phillips Thank You!

[@808mdm]

Amazing!!!

[@ChrisLonsberryMedia]

I dig it. That's all I can say. Another great video. Marissa could wear a potato sack and the photos would look great but the lighting sure makes it better.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Chris Lonsberry so many potato sacks

[@Vipuljadav-ql4vb]

Beautiful model and nice video

[@zapp442]

Marissa and Daniel! Yes.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Leon Montfrooij ⚡️⚡️

[@hryo12]

Missed u much marisaaaaa!

[@D-Professor]

Awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

David Fraser Thank You!

[@michaelhull1813]

I see Marissa, I click. But you know that already.

[@speliotis]

thank you for the tutorial & Morissa is great !!! Bring her back again !!!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

speliotis we might just do that

[@speliotis]

If you do I'll become a loyal devotee...

[@1stfootprint_art]

Flash Gordon was the first movie I ever watched... great movie had not thought about it for years... I always appreciate the clarity of information in your tutorials... take care... stay safe...

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

1st footprint photography ⚡️ awesome , thanks!

[@outfoxthefox]

I was thinking of the Buster Crabbe version from my childhood.

[@g4money]

Not sure how I miss this video. Maybe a bit distracted lately. Anyways, Marisa is looking like a Timeless Beauty in this shoot. Reminding me of the Beautiful Classic women of the 1950s. I can imagine B&Ws with a similar dress. 😊

[@DaKloot]

No matter how bad a movie is, if it has a queen soundtrack then the movie instant becomes epic ;-)

[@michaelriddell9398]

Great video as usual. Any summer classes being discussed? would love to come down and train with you all again

[@jamesturner519]

Thanks for sharing the power settings of the lights. What's a good material for the silks that isn't silk?

[@stevenagorny605]

Great videos as always. Cool you like Flash Gordon, I actually saw it in the movie theater when it came out.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Steve Nagorny nice!

[@WaltWarner]

Great as always! I think that when people mention overhead light it's more like the Sue Bryce/Felix Kunze style as opposed to the placement you showed. Maybe that could be a future tutorial...with Marisa of course 🤗

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Walt Warner you never know

[@Yinas]

#MarisaHype :D Thank you Daniel, great setup step by step, as usual ^^ plus also entertaining :D

[@ElPescadoMan]

Question about ttl. When you shoot on ttl does the flash remember the last power used and that's how you are able to switch to manual an keep the same flash power?

[@phynx2006]

Daniel, .... you are .....the Dr. Zarkov of lighting ⚡

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

phynx2006 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@silvinaslatopolsky2121]

I learn a lot from. you,

[@RoseyLand]

❤

[@kiss4luna]

Hi Daniel, can I use LED constant light instead of flashlight set to recreate a lighting environment like this you shoot? Thanks!

[@LucasRafaelDesenhista]

wonderful light :)

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Lucas Rafael Desenhista thanks

[@mibpro3030]

I love you Marisa, you are so perfect.

[@benharris3949]

#darrisaforever Great timing, I’m doing a test shoot tonight and I’ve been thinking about these things all day, now I have some solid ideas. Also, where did Marissa get that dress? I love it 😻

[@otabwill709]

Marisa must know a thing or two about photography now. Love to see her do a video of taking photos of you! Haha

[@definedphotography]

There is a video of her doing that ;)

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Otab Will kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYi6l2p3btdsnJI

[@dkeithcollins]

The color of her dress works so well with the color of the backdrop. What color was the back drop?

[@vernonr7404]

In other videos, in posiing models, especially non-professionals, you have recommended that you like to begin the shoot by allowing the model to sit (or stand), get comfortable and assume their normal posture. After the model relaxes, then you may suggest slight changes to the pose. I guess the theory is that the best posture is the one that the model is accustomed to or natural. My problem is that most of us have developed poor postures, i.e., we normally slouch, shoulders forward, spine not erect, etc. How is the model's "natural" posture more eye-appearing than one contrived by the photographer, such as with the model extended, erect, a nice S-curve to the spine, etc.?

[@frodelundsten]

Take care you two.

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Frode Lundsteen Hansen, KHS thanks! You too

[@phsyckomantis]

😍😍😍👍

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Tamayo.F.J.1976 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@erickpro]

Did we ever mention what backdrop was used?

[@GarettHarnish]

LOL. Space Icecream could be the sequel to the movie they filmed in my hometown: Space Milkshake.

[@Vipuljadav-ql4vb]

Sir your clicked image all ready very nice so no more required retouching in editing software

[@ajaxrodriguez8956]

Thanks for sharing! I'll practice this on my mannequin until this virus is under control. I love how you shaped the light to give a moody contrast!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Ajax Rodriguez awesomeness

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

:) Marrisa could show up in a potato sack and still look stunning! !

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Blackwing Visuals don’t temp us 😂

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

@@DanielNortonPhotographer "I'd buy that for a Dollar"

[@alanroderick7153]

Thanks to D and M, as always. Does Marissa provide her own wardrobe or do you use a stylist for the shoots ?

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Alan Roderick I style them

[@alanroderick7153]

@@DanielNortonPhotographer Wow ! There is no end to your talents !

[@luizfreire7304]

Space ice cream? Daniel you crazy nut!

[@DanielNortonPhotographer]

Luiz Freire 😂