Light Modifiers for Video || Domes, Diffusors, Fresnel, and more!

[@avideomaker]

It feels far beyond amazing to see a girl's channel about video making!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to hear :D

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You’re such an underrated creator :’)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Super kind of you to say! :D

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Agreed

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1000%

[@kevinosorio5236]

Just wanted to thank you for getting straight to the point in all of your videos! Other channels have so much garnish and I always have to fast forward their videos.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You are most welcome! I know I hate doing the same thing with others' videos, so that's why I try to keep it to the point.

[@lisavanggg]

This explained more, if not everything, than the dozens of KZbin videos I've watched about lighting recently. Showing real use examples just - changes everything. Thank-you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Very happy to hear that! It was my goal, since I couldn't find anything when I was searching for answers :D

[@PeterAlanJohnson]

One of the other advantages of a fresnel over a snoot or barn doors is that its focusing ALL the light, whereas the other methods work by masking OFF light, losing it- so its brighter with a fresnel. On another note, I do love the Aputure Lantern, partially because of the light control panels it comes with. Although, if you want to find out for very cheap whether you like the lantern effect, you can get quite close with a £2 iKea paper lantern and a few elastic hair bands to hold it on the end of the light. You'll probably only get a single use out of it before it gets ripped, but its still great value.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Nice tip with the cheap lantern idea, thanks for sharing! :) There are many advantages to each modifier, so hard to cover them all in a video!

[@artistadrtm]

The best KZbin creator in this domain.👏

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you very much :D

[@anthonypc1]

1:00 so cute when triplets coordinate matching outfits invite them on more!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Haha, thanks for letting me know!

[@tombuck]

I was wondering if barn doors worked similarly to a round reflector, and then BOOM you answered it! Perfect video- thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help!

[@saikatchattopadhyay8263]

This channel is so underrated!! You really have a lot of knowledge and the ability to explain. Carry on!! Subscribed!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Super kind of you! Perhaps it will blow up in the new year and I can help so many others! :D

[@priscillamukiibi]

Yep

[@MatthewEncina]

So helpful and straightforward. Thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BrentCalver]

I'm not new to all of these but still often need to contemplate the differences and am curious about a couple like the lantern. Your video had to be the most illustrative and concise description of essential light modifiers I've seen. As a primarily stills photographer I still found it incredibly relevant.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to hear that :D

[@ccoxcambodia]

Excellent information. Probably the most clear and easy to watch explanation of light modifiers. Great job!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@GhostOfCaldera]

Literally just bought two Godox VL300s yesterday, this video is hitting the spot. Thank you

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help! :D

[@killjoythunderbolt]

This is one of the best KZbin channels for filmmakers who have just started buying their gear. Nice quality of production and this channel is gonna grow real fast. My best wishes to you and lots of love from India. Cheers

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you very much! And thanks for watching :D

[@SLSMusic]

Such a great introduction with all kinds of light accessories!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Hope it helped! :D

[@CycleFab]

I'm new to videography and through the research that I've done you are the best at explaining shapes and sizes and what they are used for. Thanks! You're a good teacher and I would like to see more on what and when to use different types of lighting.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you very much! I've got lots of videos planned and coming out soon! Stay tuned :D

[@DeanReynoldsMusic]

It’s such a pleasure watching and learning from your tutorials. So insightful

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Very happy to hear that :D

[@DeanReynoldsMusic]

@@FellowFilmmaker awesome!

[@AbhinavanandSingh]

I love this channel, and this is just my second video of yours that I am watching!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Welcome aboard! Glad you're enjoying the channel :D

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I’ll never ever skip ur ads and always love ur consistent content 😎

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you so very much, you are the best! :D

[@bertolbretch]

Just love your explanations! All simple. All clear!!! Keep it up!!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to hear that! :D

[@PMA]

That was very well explained! Thank you very much! 🙂

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You're very welcome!

[@JuanCastro-dx1jk]

I keep bumping into your videos all the time Heather, I'm loving this channel !!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to hear that! :D

[@sohaibakhtar4394]

if it weren’t for you, i wouldn’t have known fresnals were a thing, i just bought 4 lmao, THANK U

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Well I'm glad I could help!

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Speaking over easy to use parabolic softboxes, take a look at the Angler Boombox. It opens like an umbrella. I love it! I guess the only draw back is the ability to use gels with it.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'll have to check it out!!

[@murtadarasim3029]

This is the most helpful video i’ve seen so far, thank you and i’m a supporter as long as you going on miss

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Awesome! Thank you! :D

[@davidp158]

Thanks for taking time to create this video. It's great to see comparisons and examples of using different modifiers.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

My pleasure!

[@johntancreative]

I've always been so intimidated by lighting but thank god for this vid to make it so easy to understand! NEW SUBBBB!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yay! Thank you! Happy to hear it was helpful! More videos coming soon that are indepth. Anything in particular you struggle with?

[@johntancreative]

Ooooo yes flashes!! Like how to use them and sync them to a camera or use it as an off camera flash? I’ve been watching other KZbin tutorials but they’ve been pretty dull and hard to understand. Ooo and maybe the different types of mounts like bowens? Thanks in advance!

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Thank you so much for sharing that info. Spot on, exactly what I was looking for. Have watched so many videos over the years and I really mean it; your channel is GREAT! 💪💪💪

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You are most welcome 😁 Happy to hear how much you love the channel

[@brunogunter9008]

One of the best content out there! Wish you girl the best.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks! It's just me, myself, and I - no guys, haha! But thank you

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[@FellowFilmmaker]

No problem, haha! And thank you! :D

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So glad to found your channel!! It's so straightforward, easy to listen to, clear, and great setup!!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoy the channel

[@caecarsald]

This is really helpful I’ve been looking for a comprehensive guide for ages

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad to hear!

[@deanslakelog]

So helpful I watched it twice (and will refer to this video again, I’m sure). Thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Very nice and concise! Thanks, because I had no clue before. Good thumbnail too!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Appreciate it, thanks!

[@PaulWilsonGroup]

Thank you, Heather. You're the best. Great vid as usual.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed!

[@fr.loomis997]

This video is phenomenal. So practical and clear. Thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sunilmanoharbharadwaj]

Beautifully explained!! A lot of things got cleared after watching this video!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad to hear that! :D

[@chipcurry]

Very good! I’ve been doing this for a long time, and it was great to hear everything put into a nutshell. I’m particularly interested in the quick set up lights.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aristotle_4532]

Concentration implies an increase of density. It's not a good word to describe modifiers that merely shade light, such as barndoors, grids, honeycombs, snoots, blades, or even simple focusing devices such as a moving LED mechanism in an open face fixture. These devices merely limit the light to an area by shading, they do not concentrate it. Reflectors do concentrate the light but only to a small degree. A lens system does concentrate the light effectively. A fresnel or a planoconvex is quite good at the wide end, within a 2x to 3x maximum zoom ratio and only becomes less efficient on narrow angles. A dedicated lens, such as that found on PARs is much more efficient. The new LED models can change lenses. Concentration is important because open face lights are only good for flooding a scene or softboxing. Even at that, flat panels typically outperform them. They are practically useless when distance increases. Their 3x or 4x power advantage over smaller power lights disappears with a doubling of distance. Most lights work for flooding and panels are the best at it. Most fresnels work at medium distances. Some fresnels work at long distance with a serious hit on output. PARs and profile lights with dedicated wide angle lenses are the right tool for long distances.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Good point! Thanks for sharing that :)

[@ThacMan]

Cool edit/effect at 1:03 with the triplets. Awesome video, very informative.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you liked it!

[@SparkyJames]

Wow, great video, interesting and thorough explanation!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it helped!

[@NeilEvery]

Great insight Heather. I really like the Angler parabolic - sets up in seconds, comes in a decent bag and includes two diffusions and grid

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You're the second person to mention it! I'll have to take a look and maybe try it!

[@NeilEvery]

@@FellowFilmmaker I'm in the midst of moving but once that is sorted I'm taking the dive into a YT Channel - a review of the Angler is on my list for content because there's not a whole lot of stuff out there on it

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Oooh good to know! Is there just one type or multiple? Cuz if so, which do you want a review on?

[@NeilEvery]

@@FellowFilmmaker I have the 36" so that's the one I'll be reviewing

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Nice!

[@JeradLarkin]

This was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL! Thanks.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful! :D

[@pedro_a_martins]

Great videos! Thank you so much! Since I never had the opportunity to use some of these modifiers this is really insightful!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tranduyanh]

This was SO HELPFUL thanks for the info🙆

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You are most welcome!!

[@laurencechase5439]

Great video, thank you! Any recommendations for fresnels that work with Godox?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Great question! I've not yet tried one besides the Aputure one. I know Godox makes one, but it's kinda tricky looking, so I'm not fully sure about it. Sorry I couldn't be more help at this time. :/

[@laurencechase5439]

@@FellowFilmmaker No worries, appreciate the response! I didn't realise they made one but I'll look into it! Thanks again.

[@djc24]

Great video! You do such a nice job of explaining things so clearly and you cover all the bases.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

So happy to hear that! I'm considering doing a video that elaborates further on modifiers :) Any in particular you've come across you're still stumped on?

[@djc24]

@@FellowFilmmaker Hi Heather, sorry for the delayed reply. I am stumped on many things at the moment as I am planning to start a KZbin channel from scratch and need to get the right equipment and learn how to execute videos. I would like to send you a message on your website contact form sometime in the next week or so, where I will explain in more detail what I am stumped on. In the meantime, I have a question. Why did you not choose a video aspect ratio of 18:9 for your KZbin videos? As a new KZbinr just getting started, shouldn’t I publish videos in that ratio to give viewers the widest viewing video experience?

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[@FellowFilmmaker]

I appreciate that! Hoping more come soon! :D

[@AtomicPixel]

Great info and solid presentation. I find I’m getting tired talking so much when trying to create KZbin videos. Haha. Anyone else feel this?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you :D

[@darrinlalla9008]

Just in time... I'm about to purchase my first COB and modifier... thanks for the info!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

so happy to hear it's in time! Hope it helped :D

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Efficient and easy to understand. This is a well made video. Subscribed.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Great to hear! :D Thanks for subbing

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Superb quality content. You deserve way more subscribers!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I appreciate that!

[@powellfilmmaking]

Thanks for this great advice, Heather!

[@camicees]

Great video! Literally every question I had was answered :D Are you able to add timestamps? This would help a lot :D

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Good point, I will do that! :D

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I think this is by far the most well made video I've seen on this. Instant subscribe :D

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Well thank you very much! So happy that you subscribed, hope you enjoy all the future content! :D

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[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you enjoy it!

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Great video … covered so many questions and gave new ideas to viewers.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JackieDElia]

Really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you like them!

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Your videos are a great help really appreciate your hardwork!!! Keep inspiring 🙌🏻🙌🏻✨🌟

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you so much!!

[@RobJagerPlumProductions]

Great video showing the differences of each. Thank you...and it's well lit! :)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you liked it!

[@MammadAliyev]

Thank you for such a great video. I was just thinking about what modifier to buy and your video helped me a lot. My aim is to find LED replacement to Dedolights. Can it be possible with Amaran 60D and Aputure Fresnel mount?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Most happy to hear I helped you out! I've not used Dedolights, so I'm not sure in particular what to say. Can you be more specific what you'd want it to do?

[@ScottymanPhoto]

Very nicely done!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you very much!

[@ElusiveFrame]

Thanks! Didn't know about the snoot or fernel modifiers :) You should have mentioned octagon softboxes as well, since they are close to parabolic softboxes with a lower price tag.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I could have, yes, but just didn't have any to show and really they do the same things. :D

[@eydok5114]

Straight to the point with no BS! Thank you so much for doing such a great job!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It's the way I like it, no BS!

[@linzeym94]

What a great vid! Explained everything really well and had great examples, keep up the awesome work 😁

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you! Glad it was well laid out for you and helpful at that :D

[@khoonchaii-businessonlines5467]

Love them all! Thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you like them!

[@talonsix]

The animation at 2:06...well done!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks!! I actually didn't do it myself tho :D It's part of a pack I've purchased.

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[@FellowFilmmaker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@adamparliman488]

Great video! Love the detailed breakdowns and visuals!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to hear that! :D

[@CrazyGaze]

Appreciate the videos on all this lighting stuff. Super helpful for learning about all this :)) THANKS!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sygad1]

very useful information, thanks for making

[@FellowFilmmaker]

My pleasure

[@benjaminpeternorris]

Great video!! - Really helpful, thanks!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@layhcore]

Awesome like always!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you! :D

[@HarisMuhazir]

Amazing video, so helpful 🔥 thank youuu

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Youre welcome!

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Great! Straightforward. Very useful video! Thank you !!!!! :)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You're welcome!

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Your videos are awesome!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I appreciate that!

[@LemarGriffinfilms]

This was amazing and so helpful! Thank you so much for this. Amazing work! 👊🏾

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LemarGriffinfilms]

Fellow Filmmaker if you ever have time I’d love to have you as a guest on my podcast

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You're welcome to reach out via email about and we'll see what we can do :D

[@6TLinesChannel]

Very very good to watch... great information.. loved it

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you liked it, thank you!

[@TechReflex]

Softbox (octagonal) vs. Parabolic dome? Would be great if you could cover that as I haven’t seen a good video on this subject.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I certainly could look into doing that type of video. Is there anything more specifically you'd like to know beyond the main difference in useage choice?

[@TechReflex]

@@FellowFilmmaker the parabolic dome costs almost twice as much as an octagonal softbox with grid. (Godox P120L vs SB-GUE 120). So why would you choose parabolic dome over softbox? Is there a difference in quality/softness of light? Are there specific use cases for one over the other? I get that parabolic is more rounded due to more ribs in the umbrella vs. Octagonal softbox, but are there any other differences? I watched some people commenting on difference in contrast, or light having both soft + hard characters but they were all very vague expmaonaitons) Also found this article in dpreview that said most parabolic softboxes didn't have an advantage over regular softboxes: www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4234131

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'd say in general there really is no big differences. Each softbox will have a different light quality and softness due to the materials used for the diffusion panel, which really you don't know what that is till you get it. The biggest factor is in size of the dome. Smaller ones will be less soft while bigger ones will be more soft. This has to do with distance from light source to end of dome.

[@MarcelloScotti]

Great video, as usual. Thx!!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it

[@bacsijancsi]

What modifier you need great question.. in reality you need all of them you just cannot buy and store all of them so it is always a compromise. The size of the object defines the size of the light sources so you need small and middle and very big softboxes as well... and everything else like barn doors and honey comb filters and those honeycombs that you can attache to softboxes etc..... you need very well defined hard light and soft light and in between... and there are things you can use if you don't have exactly you need. Oh and you need not just one but more sometimes you need three lights all with snoots or softboxes and if the object is a group of people you need huge softboxes (I use 1,8m parabolic umbrella with softener)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

yeah, it certainly gets crazy quickly

[@akismarkopoulos]

Fantastic video well done

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you very much!

[@rashpalsagoo11]

Great video Q which tube light are you using for the backlight ? Astera Titan tubes?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It's a minimal floor lamp actually. Here's a link: bit.ly/32rqq4Q If you're interested in purchasing I've even got a discount code that could be of help: $20 Off discount code: FFM20

[@indexartcenter9671]

Is there a suitable fresnel for the Godox sl60? Thanks for the great videos!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I haven't found a great one yet, I've tried the Aputure one on the SL60w and it does actually hold nicely and do a decent fresnel, but not perfect. I'll be making a video as soon as I find a good one!

[@dmalovic]

Instant subscribe. Great video and energy!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kucerafilmstudios6415]

Hey, love your videos, they are really helpful in choosing a light. I had a question: how do you mount an overhead light as shown at 0:57 ?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I use a C-stand with some knuckles, a baby pin, and a c stand arm. :D

[@dlarricksmith]

Great Video! Well Done

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you very much!

Great video! Is there a fresnel lens made for GODOX VL-UL series lights?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Not at this time, sadly

@@FellowFilmmaker Thanks for taking time to answer :)

[@ifilm6746]

Thanks for sharing.. good info.. if i have to do top lighting for a large living room, what options do i have for a small budget film maker. can you please make a video or share comments.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Hmm, good question. Depends on how much space you for the overhead rigging. You could always try bouncing a light into the ceiling. Or you could use a lantern.

[@carogera]

Awesome video, thx for info!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rinusworldzm]

Awesome video and I'm learning alot. What would you say us the absolute necessity when it comes to light modifiers? For someone getting their first COB light, what's the one modifier they need need?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Well the easiest one would be a diffusor of some sort. The next would probably be either a projection unit or a fresnel.

[@rinusworldzm]

@@FellowFilmmaker I appreciate you. You always respond and its always helpful. Thank you. I'll look into those 2.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You're welcome :D

[@mercurimike3027]

Great Channel!! Very informative!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Much appreciated!

[@Sy-db3li]

Great great video. So helpful. Thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chloeee6789]

would you recommend the aputure 60d with a lantern softbox or the GVM bi-colour 100w lighting kit (also has a lantern softbox)? I will be using the set up as an upgrade to my ring light for self tape auditions. I am after the most soft ,flattering lighting :)

[@AbhaySharda]

YOU saved me that fresnel money with that aputure vs godox point. Thank you so so much! Would you know any fresnels for the Godox lights?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy I could help with that! :D If it helps at all, I've only noticed the issue on the VL series of lights, the fresnel works with Godox SL60w and even SZ series (at least the ones I have). And no, I've not get found one that works with Godox (or rather made by Godox) might be soon they come out with one tho...

[@AbhaySharda]

@@FellowFilmmaker wow thanks for the quick reply! I've got the SL200ii and UL150 lights. Would it be possible for you to check with them in case you have them? 😅 Yesss, definitely waiting for Godox to bring one out.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Just tried it on my UL150, doesn't work at all.

[@AbhaySharda]

@@FellowFilmmaker thank youu 😭

[@avpjon]

Great information! Thank you.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You bet!

[@countryrealm]

Hey ma'am, Your videos are always informative. What sizes does snoot comes in ? Which size snoot should I use for Godox Ad 600 pro, AD 300 pro and VL 300 ?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I've just been using a really basic snoot and it does alright. You can find it on my kit: kit.co/fellowfilmmaker

[@ricardoodm]

Thank you very much for this video and all others you make. Very helpful. I just got the Godox SL150 ii, and I would like to kindly ask for your advice about which tripod and softbox I should buy to complete this kit. Thank you for your attention.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You can find the gear I use and recommend on my kit, that would make it easy for you to get the exact ones I recommend: kit.co/fellowfilmmaker

[@ricardoodm]

@@FellowFilmmaker Thank you !!!

[@ImperiousImages]

Great explanations

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you think so!

[@bennycode]

Hi Heather. What did you use to make your wall blue (as in 01:48)? Does this color come from a powerful RGB LED?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I believe in this video it was a cheap blue gel I put over a regular COB daylight light. But I do have RGB lights that I use now (Mixpanel 150 or Godox SZ150R are nice)

[@hussainazadyan9084]

Informative as usual

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Awesome!