Every Video Light Modifier EXPLAINED - Clueless no more!

[@falloukd9]

It's really hard to get a comment from me but you deserve me to say this: I am not a photographer neither a videographer but an influencer (on instagram), and i have to say that this is the most complete video that can educate a pro and a debutant about lighting at the same time. That's pretty clear, simple and she use easy and simple words for those who don't have english as a mother language. I will be follow your work for more education. Thank you

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I appreciate you taking the time to comment and share, thank you very much! I aim to make things as simple as possible, so I've very happy it's doing just that. :D Welcome to the channel

[@mfluder15]

Lunch time is always better with a new video. This bears repeating. Your videos are always very high quality and informative.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Aw, I'm glad it made your lunch break better! :D And thanks Jeff, glad you enjoy the information and quality I put into the videos :)

[@bongani6855]

I had to subscribe just from the quality and lighting of this video and how you light each product to show its details, I’d like to learn how your setup looks like, and the audio is clean 😩👌🏾👌🏾. Specs of each snoot? Perfectly explained

[@MrMkariniot]

So for example the nanlite projector and the Lindsay Adler optical snoot are totally the same ., the 36 lens of the project is like 50mm lens .?

[@uphillracer]

Hey, thanks for that! I’m gonna go with fresnel. Very excited

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Nice! hope you enjoy it

[@MANOJDINARI]

Literally your video is a god sent!! I was confused of what modifier is what n what to use for my upcoming project... thank you for the detailed video.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Awesome! Love to hear it was such a help! Put a ton of work into it 😁

[@HamhamASMR]

Very helpful video. Succinct and contains just the right amount of details without being too verbose. Quick and polished presentation style. Thank you! 👏

[@rinusworldzm]

I had no idea lighting got this deep. Thank you for this.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You're very welcome! I'm trying to answer the questions I've had along the way with learning lighting in hopes it helps others too

[@Cheapfilmmaker]

Love the video, thank you so much. Just one suggestion: if you could have included the readings of the same light without any modifiers, that would have been great. It would help in understanding the comparison and evaluating how much of a difference or improvement there is with and without the modifier.

[@a_ram]

This video saved me from buying a fresnel when I needed an optical snoot (or a projection unit but I cannot afford that). Thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

So glad I could help!

[@DeepakChauhan-zt5kv]

Love, love, love. The best thing I learn about spotlight adapters.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Great to hear!

[@matthewlivingston3168]

You make learning and filmmaking very fun.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks! Happy to hear that!

[@johnbarley3438]

Excellent video and I appreciate how you covered so many types of modifiers so efficiently. You are a great teacher! Subscribed

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks! Glad to have you on as a subscriber!

[@AFGautonompunk]

what a helpful video! thank you very much, especially for the b roll examples in the end! it was inspiring seeing and listening to how you shaped the story and it somehow reminds me of a L.A. Noire / Mafia detective setting.

[@moealyasini2784]

Can they be used with godox flashes ? I used it once with AD300 but what about larger lights ? Will the bulb touch?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You should be able to, unless there is a big jut out on your flashes. Each item has different measurements before a bulb might touch, so it's hard to say for sure.

[@alejandravalenzuela5730]

I have the same question, I want to buy the godox opic snoot, but I don't know if it can be used on my godox ad600 pro

[@AngeloPoulis22]

In case you want to imitate sunlight, placing the light outside of a window, maybe with some haze in the room, best would be a reflector or a fresnel? Thank you

[@videocasetteTV]

this tutorial is better and more informative than many books about modifiers

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Well thanks! I certainly tried to jam pack it! :D

[@janslovi]

27K subs? For this incredible content!? No ma'am. Heres my sub. Have a great day and thanks for explaining all of that.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'm glad the video could help you out :D Glad you found the channel and hope you enjoy more of my content

[@janslovi]

@@FellowFilmmaker I'm on a binge right about now 😄 thanks Fellow Filmmaker 🙏

[@kissu_io]

Amazing video, thanks! 🙏🏻 Will probably buy an optical snoot for my Amaran 100D! 🤩

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Great! Glad I could help

[@Leles_]

It helped me a lot to choose the spotlight. Which is like it's all in one.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help :D

[@alexdruiventak8372]

Exactly the video I needed. thank you very much!! It's so hard to make a choice tho... I think I will go for the Fresnel plus some kind of cardboard with creative cuts in it to use them as gobos. I think that may be the cheapest option and you can do almost everything. Obviously, a spotlight would take less space but you can't have everything for cheap

[@FellowFilmmaker]

If you want creative effects at a decent price you could do an optical snoot, I linked a cheap one Or if you want intensity you can use what they call cookies (cucoloris)

[@alexdruiventak8372]

@@FellowFilmmaker Right! Cookies is what I meant. those can be DIY and combined with the fresnel, it can be a good (but bulky) solution. I really like the spotlight tho, but it's a bit expensive with all the accessories.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It can be a bit yeah

[@marysanchez4789]

Subscribed! This is such an informative video. Easy to understand, thanks! Which light are you using with the Fresnel lens?

[@andreak4280]

Dang! i hit gold today with your vids coming into my YT suggestions feed 🙌🏼🙌🏼👍🏼 💃🏻woot! i left a msg on your older vid that was done about a yr ago and now this one i am looking into purchasing one of these optical snoot & or projector so viewing these back to back is a score, both your vids are done are fantastic!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏼💪🏼🌟🌟🌟 i see you use constant LED lights w/these gear pieces and my question on other vid was asking if regular strobes work fine w/these ?? or best to use constant? also LED Power 60, 90, 150 for smaller home studio size space thank you!!! SUB’d !!👊🏼💥

[@FellowFilmmaker]

So glad you found the channel! :D Happy to have you. I've seen folks use these modifiers on strobes, so that shouldn't be a problem at all. And for a small home studio a 60w light does just fine if you have the sunlight blocked out of the room. For medium or larger OR if you have sunlight to combat, you'll need a minimum of 100w, 200w would be better.

[@andreak4280]

@@FellowFilmmaker awesome! thanks so much for your reply!! 😃 happy to have found your channel … YT did me good today 🙏🏼

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to help :D More exciting stuff coming out soon, so I'm glad YT found you now so you can enjoy what come next :D

[@alphaartisan]

I enjoy the form and function of your videos. Helpful, fun, and informative. I’m currently setting up my first studio and you have been a big help with your videos. So if you ever need a sign to keep going, here it is!!! XD

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad to hear it! and thank you :)

[@rezik2]

That's Really good. After looking at the comparison table of the modifiers, looks like the snoot looses a lot of light (no reflection parts inside). Would it be still useful to create hair light from somthing like Amaron 60d (60W led) from a distance of 1-2 meter? I need to avoid light spill as I have only a room with white walls, white ceiling.

[@HopeProphecy]

In a small, 9 by 13 studio, which of these would be my cheapest and best option to make a window effect on the back wall?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Cheapest option would be a optical snoot with effects. You'll want something around a 60mm lens for it

[@frankluo230]

Hi fellow filmmakers, I saw you put Fresnel in front of the Amaran 60x that was the answer I was trying to find out on the internet for last 2weeks. No one confirms it will work with Amaran or not, only LS60 series. Do you think it just functions normal when using with amaran 60x? Is Aputure fresnel new version best choice for amaran 60x light? There are nanlite and Godox Fresnel too

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I just tested it for you with the Aputure fresnel 2x and the Godox FLS10. The Godox performed better and looked more like a fresnel should. While the aputure had barely any affect on it at all and did not behave like a fresnel should. So, for that, I'd say the godox fresnel is better based on my quick testing: amzn.to/3dKSAQA

[@frankluo230]

@@FellowFilmmaker thanks heaps

[@tinyangels.bumptobavysaga]

Nicely Explained, one small doubt can we use godox projection unit on Amaran 200d ??

[@diogomartinez7991]

Just What i was looking For, Great Job 🌹

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help

[@jamesburton1050]

Great video! You could also use a spotlight mount as a fancy fresnel. Which, I could see doing as the built-in fresnel on an Arri seems to work much better than the add-on fresnels above or on my units. Next video is about steel scrims, silks, flags, cookies and 4x4s, right?😉🙋

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Haha we shall see on the next video Got some other things lined up at the moment But its on my mind tho

[@edwarddiaz5973]

Finally... what I was looking for... Thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help!

[@srisankaran24]

Great video! Very well explained. Highly informative, just like all other videos of yours! Really liked the way you presented it.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you! Did you enjoy a certain modifier?

[@robsquad_films]

Spotlight mount is the way to go, you can turn down the brightness if needed with the added light intensity. Better to have more light than to need more.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

True :D Do you have one or are you going to get one?

[@LALoveCreative]

This video was simply fantastic. So much useful information. I need to step up my KZbin game haha Thanks for the video exactly what I was looking for.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marvinsalaveria9322]

GREAT VIDEO!!! Just one question, can you use the godox project unit for strobes?

[@gabriel-mckee]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You're very welcome!

[@bluefilmsltd]

This is a genuinely solid video, young lady. I like hard light modifiers a lot. Some are overpriced, however.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you! Put alot of work into it 😁 Some certainly can be

[@toniwija2345]

Are optical snoot can use in speed light?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I haven't tried but I think folks have

[@tonyhayes9827]

Great expose! Thanks. I actually get it now which is pretty good for me!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Love to hear that!

[@anthonypc1]

Nice one This was a clarifying overview for me

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Very glad I could help

[@HeresMo]

wow 25k subs, you really been killing it... Well done... Loving it, it's so aspirational watching someone who started around the same time as me grow and kill it. Makes me really think what have I been sitting on. I've found my grove and now just changing my branding to my original name on here and the subs are just coming in. I just need more content, whoever says KZbin is dead doesn't know what they are talking about.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Good for you, happy to hear that!

[@epc1490]

Truly one the most helpful and amazing video. I have a question that has never been answer, so is it possible if I use an optical snoot other than godox brand on a godox flash light?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you found it helpful You can use any modifier on most any light or strobe as long as it's a bowens mount. There are many photographers who use all sorts of tools, not just brand tools.

[@andreasthegreat8509]

I will probably never buy one,… but I watched the video anyway because you’re a very likeable person. 😉 I would like a video about lenses for video. Why is T value better than F for video, when should I use an anamorphic lens?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Well thanks for watching :) And I can look into it

[@reddychan9819]

very useful and easy to understand as usual, thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@mtamech535]

Hey Heather, I'm interested in an optical snoot. Actually, I'm doing product reviews and would like a nice spotlight on the brand name on the product. I figure I'd go with an optical snoot...but it looks like I have to buy a light, and then the attachment? Do you know of something that will just get me a spotlight? Big fan of yours: you were the first person I thought of when I discovered the product name wasn't very visible on my product. If you have a product link which will give you a kickback, I'd really love to be able to do that. You've done a lot to help me!

[@KarenLum]

Thank you for taking the time to measure the LUX reading of every light at 5:45! Just curious, what is the original LUX reading of the light without any modifer, or maybe just with the standard reflector it comes with?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I don't recall what they are, but they are significantly less since the light is not controlled and spills everywhere. For standard reflector you can find those readings usually on B&H under the Specs section of the light. They tend to be fairly accurate

[@KarenLum]

@@FellowFilmmaker thanks for this information!

[@avpjon]

Great video, as always. Thank you for sharing. Out of curiosity, what light fixture are you using in the video? Thank you, again!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! :D I'm using a parabolic softbox for my keylight, and just a reflector for my backlight. I also have a tube light for a hair light. You can see my setup in my studio tour video on the channel if you want to understand it all better :D If you're curious which lights I'm working with as well those are in the studio tour video as well

[@avpjon]

@@FellowFilmmaker Thank you so much! I recently purchased your Product Video PRO course. Really great. The first video on "What is Product Video" is worth the price of the course.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I really appreciate that Jon! :D Can't wait to see your work after you've shot some product videos of your own

[@samcityz]

This helps me heaps. thanks for that, I was wondering what the differences were

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Love to hear it! Which one did you enjoy learning about?

[@samcityz]

@@FellowFilmmaker i wanted a hard light hitting my subjects and thought I needed a optical snoot or a projector mount. Thanks to you I’ve learnt that all I need is a fresnel. Thanks again for the help, love your channel ❤️

[@FellowFilmmaker]

So glad I could help you! And that you enjoy the channel

[@uniworkhorse]

I am here to say that the brick wall backdrop... has fooled me. Damn you set designers! Also thanks for the distinctions :)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Haha, well I'm glad it worked! It certainly is a simple way to get a nice look :)

[@yahshawnel]

Thanks for the info been watching your videos in tomorrow's film makers.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to help! :)

[@enricogiancristofaro_ph]

What do you think about the Ambitful Al-16 Pro? You can change the lens and comparing to the Godox seems better.

[@AnaBedoy-q6c]

I am interested in the spotlight but they do not sell it with the iris, it is sold separately but I cannot find it in any store, could you help me where I can get it? Thank you very much and congratulations for your videos.

[@RawloftheDead]

Love it, I need the projection one for sure

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It is a nice modifier! What lights do you have?

[@RawloftheDead]

@@FellowFilmmaker godox sl60 and godox ML60 and then for photography I use godox ad300 pro and ad200.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Nice! :D The ML60's are really nice lights to have

[@dabonai]

Cool, I need one but not sure which ones give me the most creative options

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I find the spotlight mount to be most versatile

[@DanielKurganov]

great explanations, thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You are welcome!

[@simonhalsey7230]

Hi. Can I ask if the intensity measurements you took are at 3 foot from the led light rather than the end of each light modifier? Thanks

[@i_am_x_wild]

Hi! What was the light base / source used?

[@naveenselvam9444]

Kindly make a video about light stand and it's mounts accessories and all please

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Ill look into it

[@greg.tallent]

Very clear and useful.. thank you.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching

[@azadeh5505]

Wow thank you so much. I’ve been searching for days on end to find what modifiers fit the Amaran 60d / 60x and this just cleared everything up. My question is what would you recommend for hard light creative product photography for jewellery items? I am thinking of buying an Amaran 60x but I still don’t know what would be good as a modifier to create window lighting effect on large ish jewellery items that I make. Any help is greatly appreciated

[@FellowFilmmaker]

so glad I could help! If you're in a controlled environment you might be able to get away with a 60x. If you want to fake window light you could use a fresnel or spotlight mount, both would be great for that.

[@DigitalGenki]

Loved this video, thank you!

[@roybraym]

Projection unit vs Spotlight mount. Which produces more light? For example using Godox SL200 when used both with projection unit and spotlight mount.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Spotlight produces more

[@BarefootMediaTV]

Thanks for this one, very informative!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful! Hoping it can help many others as well :D

[@rva4ccb]

Nicely Explained

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@verifiedccp]

Please can you review the colbor sl-b series spotlight mount

[@Hrumpy]

Thank you a lot for this video!!! Really helped me to understand the different light modifiers. Currently I am filming many stand-up comedy shows in different locations and what I have found out is that most of the venues have terrible lighting (Some random RGB party lights pointing to the stage) and my footage is not consistent because of this. I was thinking of buying SmallRig RC120D COB light and Fresnel to simulate spotlight in any place. Do you think that this is good idea? What I need is portable COB (easy to travel with) and some modifier to concentrate the beam to the stage but wide enough to not require an operator. Another option i guess is 2 led panels right on the stage lighting the performer from both sides Again, thank you a lot for what you are doing. Really big fan here : ) P.S. Searching for a budget options because I am working on a self-invested documentary

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Both of those are good ideas. It's hard to say which will work best because distance to the subject will always matter and what kind of look it is you're wanting. The fresnel option might make alot of sense as it could be placed a bit further of a distance to get the look you're after.

[@LanceRazon]

I bought a chinese gobo, using it on a litemons 200d continuos led light. It need lots of light max always. When using it on a strobe with a godox dp1000 max also , I cant seem to bring out the light of the gobo? Plus it gets super hot.

[@emrekartal2002]

Great explanation! What would you say about the crispness and homogeneity of the light with Fresnel in spot mode compared to Spotlight?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'd say the crispness is not exactly the same. The Fresnel has a different type of roll off from the spotlight. I like both, but the fresnel has it's look that if you like it you'll use it.

[@JM-gs7qu]

Earned a subscriber! amazing video! I have one question what modifier would you say is more useful for filming events such as birthday parties, engagement dinners , babyshowers etc ? Im thinking of getting an amaran 60d and using one of these modifiers

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It depends on what purpose you would need it for really. But likely if you need a brighter light then something like a fresnel might be useful, it'll create a great backlight or rim light

[@Nicadeddu]

Nice, I use fresnel, projection unit and...snoot. What kind of hard light do you used?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I like a variety of hard light. Fresnel is nice and a spotlight mount is super handy too for all sorts of creative work. I use a snoot here and there too

[@Trevellian]

Thanks for another informative video. Do you find yourself using a fresnel often?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Youre welcome And not too often no

[@Trevellian]

@@FellowFilmmaker Yes, wondering why I even bought a fresnel. Reminds me of your recent gimbal video. Thankfully, haven't bought a gimbal :). yet.. Cheers.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Haha, yet :D

[@jessevvs]

So informative, thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You are so welcome!

[@DanielSRosehill]

So helpful (again)!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

So glad!

[@affaefd4093]

wow, all in one video!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@azadeh5505]

Thanks so much for your response to my other comment. I would love to see a video comparing the different optical snoot models like Sonopho Optical Snoot vs Strobe Pro Optical Snoot Kit || vs Pixar Pro EEF mount vs AMBITFUL AL-16 Focalize Conical Snoot etc. there is so many of these optical snoots so it would be good to see a video on just this category in itself. Thanks so much and love your work.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Ill keep it in mind!

[@marianaa6285]

incredible video

[@alanwalker8930]

All these modifiers can be used with LED flash? Or is the fresnel only constant light?

[@launchpaddy]

Why doesn’t a manufacturer make a unit that will use standard Kodak slide projection lenses? There are hundreds of thousands of these out there waiting for a new use. I’d buy that unit since I have a large collection of Navitar, Isco and Tamron projector lenses. It’s obscene that video projector manufacturers haven’t offered this option as well…

[@theprolightingindia]

Great video!! Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@shundrixhinton3326]

Can that optical snoot be used with strobe bowens mounts the one in your link

[@Mike0193Azul]

Very helpful thank you 💚

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You're so welcome!

[@patrickdwyerofficial]

This was excellent! Subbed 😁

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MDGerik]

Loved the Video. Thank you for making it

[@b-311studio]

Your videos are F*ching useful et efficient ! 👍🏻

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad to hear that!

[@AdonileTheDoughnut]

Can the snoots in the description work with any light?

[@wayoutwestcreatives9769]

Mad helpful Thank youuuuu

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to help! :D

[@fluenciascontemporaneas]

Great video!!!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks! :D

[@boook15]

Excellent thanks

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You are welcome

[@andrewmelchorromero8822]

which light do you recommend for any of these? i currently have a projection unit with an SL-60. not suer if i should get a stronger light or get a spotlight unit. thank you.

[@andrewmelchorromero8822]

PS. i been using it for photos. so sometimes the 60 isnt bright enough.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'd say you might need to upgrade your light to a brighter one if you feel you don't have alot of power. 60w can be great for some things, but if you need really bright stuff you'll want a brighter light. But as explained in the video, the projection will detract intensity, so if you don't want to buy a new light AND a spotlight mount, I'd go with spotlight mount as you'll get more out of it all around.

[@andrewmelchorromero8822]

@@FellowFilmmaker thank you!! i might go for the vl150 for now and see how that works, since its on sale lol

[@bleitefilms]

Amazing video

[@RobbScholarTube]

This video is fire!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

happy to hear that

[@k1k13004]

the bowens adapter for the projection unit loses too much light. It supposed to be used with the s60

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks for sharing

[@smadiz9407]

Big Thanks

[@teenanuconcept2415]

Superb video

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rezik2]

Dziękujemy.

[@FabioMendonzalima]

Olá filha de Deus, amei sua explicação, muito bom e obrigado por compartilhar.

[@Line-vw5io]

At last, the explanation 😂😉 🙏

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Hope it was helpful!

[@gitithadani]

excellent!!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Many thanks!

[@art_by_adrian2913]

The circular gels fit right inside the gobo holder

[@FellowFilmmaker]

They do, but I've melted some doing that, so it's not advised on the the projection unit

[@BYSIRSHAHLY]

Can they work on a Godox ad600??

[@FellowFilmmaker]

If that is a bowens mount unit, then yes if not you can see if there is an adapter that exists