Replicate Natural Light with Artificial Light: "Soft Sunlight"

[@figandlight]

Sidenote about describing the light as "soft". I'm aware that the terms "soft" and "hard" lighting are used to describe the HIGHLIGHT to SHADOW transition from a light source. However, when I describe the quality of light in the pictures in the video, I use "soft" in "soft sunlight" more loosely to describe the level of contrast (which varied depending on whether I added the second light source or not) even though the result still showed a sharp shadow edge. Anyway, I hope you find this video helpful. Thanks for watching and have a great rest of your week!

[@Farid_USA]

hey your videos is amazing! where I can get your lessons?

[@stevenhkim]

Honestly blown away by the level of clarity and quality of these lighting lessons. You break down a complex subject into simple steps. Thank you very much!

[@TS-rv4hf]

Im a trained teacher and you have 'it' the natural ability to expound ideas clearly to people without being condescending or taking up too much time. Honestly such an underrated skill. Thanks for this :)

[@willy0297]

This is what I've been looking for these past months. I was wondering, "How do I create hard shadow pattern on a wall while maintaining an overall soft inside a room?" Can't believe it's as simple as, "just put the hard light in front of another big source." Thank you for always trying out new things and sharing it with the rest of us.

[@figandlight]

Thank you Willy! I'm glad this video came just in time then haha 🙌

[@elvinjacob2388]

Till I discovered your channel, I used to think soft light trumps hard light in 80% cases. But man, you've made me fall in love with hard light! Also, patent that GOBO already!!!

[@websignup-i4e]

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[@georgelau6859]

even before I go into the core content....I had been attracted by your voice...and it's rare to find it in man..."tenderness" and the script itself...what I"m trying to say is that you're a good presenter/narrator...as much as a photographer. Good job bro!

[@melii0melissa]

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[@LinaTada]

Usually, I don't comment under videos - but I am super glad I found your channel and your super helpful videos. Your tone is relaxed and calming and your explanations are on point! Thank you.

[@МаргаритаМицул]

Брэндон, продолжайте нас радовать вашими обучающими роликами. Это всегда легко, понятно, приятный голос и очень интересно смотреть. Благодарю вас за вашу работу.

[@mitchelltomasetti8578]

VERY helpful near the end when you put key light, fill light, added together all side by side!! Thank you!!

[@Andmau2552]

I would've never thought of using two sources from the same direction, this blew my mind, looks awesome and makes so much sense

[@BenHadat]

Seriously, one of the best channel about lighting in photography + the photos created are pretty good and that doesn't happen a lot on YT ;)

[@figandlight]

Thank you!

[@emilysha418]

I found this because I am looking to make my apartment feel brighter and cozier esp in dark cold winters. This has given me ao many ideas like getting a fairly harsh point light (lamp) and tucking it into a corner behind some plants to complement the diffuse overcast light. Thanks!

[@seemph7066]

Thank you so much! I just bought a 3 pc Godox 200w set and I was really overwhelmed with the strobe power within my small space and with almost no natural light. I came across your channel last week but I have learned so much about light fundamentals and shaping them to my preference in more than I have learned from photography over the years. I really thank you for the effort in creating these videos.

[@figandlight]

Wow, thank you so much! I'm glad the videos are helping and I appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@the_frostedblossom]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. For someone like me, who still has so much to learn, this is incredibly helpful. ❤

[@Kim-uc7hr]

Yeah this was super helpful! I love soft natural light and don’t want white light in my videos. I could just try and film in the day time but all zoom stand up mics are at night. I love warm light, it just feels more welcoming to me. Normally only painters understand this relationship with light. Thanks for explaining it easily! :)

[@satyaswarupkanungo1512]

Really amazing ❤️, and that voiceover of the sea part😂

[@Emlovina]

This video BLEW. MY. MIND. I cannot believe this is free. Oh my god. Wow.

[@nunluck]

I have just started taking photos. Your photography tutorial is very useful. For me, lighting is quite important in taking photos. Your video answers my questions.

[@abdullahraslan6301]

I don't usually like videos on youtube.. but when I do... it's for this guys videos

[@markvincentdomingo3192]

Please continue to share your ideas and inspire us! Rock n Roll!

[@smultron]

I've practiced photography using OCF for quite some time now and have consumed countless hours of videos on the subject. And, seriously, the videos you make are among the best. Clearly communicated with clean examples. If you keep this up your channel is going to be massive, no doubt.

[@myrnagarza4952]

Que excelente tutorial y que bonito explica y enseña su voz muy modulada y clara. Muchas gracias por el tiempo que utilizo para enseñarnos.

Your audio is so crisp and your voice is so calming!

[@davidcallow]

Hey champ, loved the video. I’m on a mission myself to gently improve the ambient light of a room with the least amount of equipment. I’d love to learn more on how to do something like that. Keep up the excellent content !

[@gerryhardman9060]

Excellent video and good description of how we can create quality light that we see every day👏👏👏😎

[@jimjimgl3]

Nice setup. For me I would try to eliminate the double shadow. The strength of the double shadow can be reduced somewhat by finding the center area on the large soft box and situating the smaller light there and making sure both lights are on the same angle/path. Also, sending the larger soft box into the wall for a very large source can help too. Using a v-flat (if you have that resource and space) and shooting a strobe into the v-flat with a second light at the same angle pointing towards set looks good too. You can even drape light diffusion (two- 1/4 scrim jim) with an opening between them. This gives a stronger center light.

[@GoodFoodShared]

I've learnt more from your videos on artificial lighting in relation to food photography than all the other hundreds I've watch....combined. Your step by step approach and the addition of camera and Speedlight settings is superb. So glad I found your channel. TY

[@christiancastillomusic2319]

This is your first video that I’ve watched. Very impressed with your content! Thank you for your insightful work!

[@presstheshot9226]

I liked and subbed just for that moment of the “calming/dramatic” water scene with voice overlay. Oh yeah and I learned some things about lighting too. Great video!

[@jan3253]

Been binging all your lighting vids since I discovered your channel. The way you teach and show your thought process is seriously top notch! Really appreciate uploading these. Looking forward to future content!

[@themikereda]

Best photography KZbin channel in the game. Keep up the good work!

[@figandlight]

I don't know about best...😬 but thanks Mike! haha

[@ViktorCepeda]

I have never seen this technique. I'm so glad I found your video, love your style too! subscribed.

[@robsonoliveira8867]

You make me think about a lot of ideas for modifiers to filter a lot of possibilities of my next lights for food! Thanks for sharing!

[@angelojayproductions]

Like, subbed, and commented. So paid in full. I've been looking for this tutorial for the longest time. Nobody really explains it... I've this lighting setup, I've seen where they place the lights... just never understood it, until today! Thank you @figandlight

[@hermessingson5806]

thank you so much for this video! love it! great reminder for me doing mix lighting! kudos to you and your channel!

[@OrestisRovakis]

I have come to a point to use mostly this kind of lighting in studio, mainly jewelry photography. I use a couple more lights and accessories but the principal is almost the same. I have to keep my light white balance the same on all lights though, cause from what i see you dont really need that.

[@maryturner5235]

So glad I found your channel. You have a great vibe and drop so much insight and knowledge. Thanks!

[@farhanafauzan]

KZbin done it right. Been looking for great food photography channel, and look what I've found. Thankyou so much!

[@HarshvardhanSaboo]

This is just amazing work. So much to learn. I know now ... how many times would have I have to watch your videos to learn just the basics of food photography.

[@annal7997]

Thank you sharing your valuable rich knowledge about lightening

[@HijabsandAprons]

Hey teach, can't wait for your course to come out! 🤗

[@figandlight]

me too! 😅

[@matayoproduction1927]

I discovered your chanel yesterday. Thank you so much for your explanation mixing easy description and humour. And the results are stunning. Really inspiring! Merci beaucoup!!

[@mohsenbaqer]

Amazing, today im going to try it.. i’ll keep u posted with the results 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rodrigofotografo_5481]

showwwwwwwww....light beautiful ..Thanks. (Brazil/RN)

[@figandlight]

Thank you!

[@PastelJulia]

loving this!!! thank you so much! could you maybe (if you want to of course) make a video on where to get cheap backdrops like the beautiful stone one you're using in this video

[@nord_seher]

This special light template is incredibly helpful.

[@chadmanwong]

Your videos are by far the most informative and helpful compared to any other channel. Thank you so much!

[@hanajurakova1285]

absolutely gorgeous shot

[@ariefjenggo]

This is what this channel absolutely about. Which is i very love it. Thanks mate 👌🏼

[@figandlight]

Appreciate that Muhammad! Thank you

[@johanngwimm7702]

I hit like as soon as you started narrations with the BG music.

[@DesianaCourtez]

I am weak at understanding the techniques mostly-given orally like the other channels, but your practice really helped me improve my food photography skills and every details always left me like, "Oh wow!". Thanks a lot, Brandon!

[@figandlight]

That's awesome Desiana! I'm flattered to hear my videos have been helpful for you and I mean that. Thank you!

[@garimag4193]

Thank you so much for uploading these videos ! These are super helpful ! Please don’t ever stop making such videos ! Recreating natural light videos are the best ones !!!

[@figandlight]

Thank you Garima! I appreciate it! And definitely more to come 👍

[@vocabularyoffood]

This video is awesome thanks for simplifying it. How about temperature and kelvin settings?! Thanks

[@jengo6928]

You're a lighting genious! I've never seen anyone set up ambient / fill light the way you do. So different and creative.

[@figandlight]

Thank you so much!

[@ashleyyyy25]

Can’t wait for the course!!!! You’re such an inspiration for me. Thank you!

[@figandlight]

Thank you Ashley! That's such an honor and I'm glad my videos have been helpful 🙏

[@yarkrooyarkhomchannel9139]

Love the way you telling & sharing the story! Your video is awesome & you’re so cool.

[@lyricamare6073]

I'm sorry but your voice is so soothing. I heard it and I had to subscribe and thanks for the video it was specific and it gave me the information I was hoping to find🙂

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

first up great video its so good to see you using really affordable gear and churning out great photos out with it, we dont all need broncolor or profotos

[@SaraPista]

I haven't seen such a profesional video about lighting in a long time. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it since I have a little job coming up and this is exactly what I needed it!

[@figandlight]

Thank you Sara! I appreciate that

[@mk38451]

These are exactly the kind of videos I need right now. Thank you for explaining everything so clearly!

[@FreddyduFred]

Amazing, I love the way you explain everytring. Nice work!!!

[@tara.nicole]

Your videos are such a life saver 😍😍😍 thank you so much!!!!!

[@figandlight]

Thank YOU for watching them!

[@ElectricRunway]

The way you explained it is so helpful

[@pulkitwadhwa2207]

Found your channel few days ago and really so much information in your videos. Amazing. Also convinced me to buy a flash to improve my photography and encouraged me to play with different lighting setups.

[@figandlight]

That's awesome Pulkit! Hope to run across your work some day

[@luciastrokes]

AMAZING!!! Can not wait for your course!!! I will definitely pay for it

[@figandlight]

Thank you Lucy! I appreciate that! looking forward to having you on-board 🙌

[@petpetlalala]

It helps a lot, great work

[@figandlight]

Thanks Chan!

[@wanneske1969]

Two flashes in a row is very interesting ! Never heard of it !

[@bobh1782]

This is just what i need, new to food photography got to try it for a client gig it's so helpful, subed!!!

[@asaphkj4722]

Very simple to understand! Thank you so much 🥰

[@RaviKajari]

This is really a nice demo, Brandon , thank you so much.

[@hadeelslife4099]

Very artist in explanation and very beautiful picture😍😍

[@madsnylarsen]

you sir, you lift the quality of youTube by miles :D, very inspiring, solid teaching in a direct and playful way, great edits with a splash og humor love it :). please do keep them coming, even if it's "just" behind the photo videos they are fantastic insights :D.

[@kristenbasco]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I love your videos and how you break down lighting in food photography.

[@figandlight]

Thank you Kristen! I really appreciate that 🙏

[@gerardvalldeperasmolon7577]

Very well explained and useful, but the ocean clip with piano and voice over gained you the like hahaha

[@ChandravijayAgrawal]

same

[@irandario]

Thank you so much! really helpful and inspiring!

[@marynaholovanova2003]

simple and brilliant. Thanks!

[@CaptainJack63]

This is a great lesson, Brandon! I really didn't think of light in this way before. I'm going to apply these ideas to my next job. I'm looking forward to your other ideas.

[@figandlight]

Thank you Jack! Hopefully it turns out well!

[@gibsterg]

wow, this was super informative and eye opening. i'm just starting out experimenting in the studio after 7 years of "I only shoot in natural light". great stuff, thank you so much. excited to check out your other videos.

[@ankitasrivathsa9929]

You are amazing! Love the way you explain the whole idea of lighting. I just stumbled upon this video and now I am your fan :)

[@SummersSnaps]

I'm sorry, I'm maybe seeing things differently here but the double shadow affect is something I am finding a bit 'unnatural' and not pleasing. I just don't think in nature we see many situations where the light source has both fill and key from the same direction. With my house I might have hard light coming in from the sun, but the light is being bounced off my walls and thus acting as a fill and softening and filling those harsh shadows where walls and such exist. My mind thinks a reflector to bounce the hard speedlite to fill the shadows would look more natural, or a fill light gently filling the shadows on the opposing side. I've seen Rob Grimm do exactly that. Love the DIY gobo tho, worked a treat.

[@krishnapramod5350]

Awesome video...thanks for this video. I will try out this. Hope I get it.

[@katvolkova]

You are amazing and explaining the techniques, thank you so much for sharing! Such a pleasure to watch your videos 💛

[@e11apak]

Love your channel! I'm learning so much from you 🙏 could I ask where you purchased the device that attaches the clamp to the cstand?

[@omotolaniolusoga4253]

This was sooooo insightful. Thanks for sharing

[@nammoc_173]

Just found your channel and it was an instant subscribe from me. LOVE how you break down the technique with such clear explanation. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for these videos

[@Bo_Hazem]

You liking the 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Canon makes me reconsider the Sony 90mm f/2.8 macro G lens. It'll be good for both nature (insects/flowers etc) and food/product photography/videography, I suppose. Wonderful tricks and thanks for sharing!

[@TigrisVoice]

Very interesting information, I wonder if it is possible to create natural light in a room with very little light or dark, because in given presentation still there is natural light that are coming from the window. Thanks

[@LeighMacArthur]

Thank you so much for this video. I have learned so much about lighting from your videos. I was a complete mess with artificial light before I found your videos. Now, I almost curse having to shoot in natural light.

[@figandlight]

Leigh, that's awesome! I'm glad that my videos made artificial light a bit more friendly for you haha. But seriously, I'm happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@Maccerx1]

Great tutorial.. thank you for sharing :) love your work / videos

[@prewishjay5581]

this helps so much! finally a good explanation! thank you :D

[@nathanvenzara]

Every video I am increasingly impressed. Thank you for sharing this!

[@figandlight]

Thanks Nathan!

[@LaLehCrochet]

Awesome explanation, very detailed! Thanks!

[@EmmasLittleKitchenOfficial]

It’s always great to watch your videos. Thank you so much 😊

[@figandlight]

Very kind of you Emma, thank you!

[@EmmasLittleKitchenOfficial]

figandlight Anytime 😊

[@olha_kult]

I like your channel so much !! I’m so glad to support your work on the start of your KZbin-career 😍😍😍

[@figandlight]

Thank you Olga! I appreciate that

[@Ameliatherobloxfairy]

Very well explained. Nice video-good work. Keep it up

[@virhamrick]

Thank you for these helpful videos! Your presentations are enjoyable to watch and the narration is clear and concise. Also appreciate the links for gear.....In some videos I see you using a clip to hang things (such as foam core, cuculoris) off the grip arm. The clip looks like a C Clamp attached to a Spring Clamp. I can't seem to find this kid of clip anywhere. Did you put these 2 clamps together yourself or did you buy the combo already assembled?

[@sushimivillage6643]

Wow this video was insightful. I'm definitely subscribing!!

[@Motshwane.Letsoalo]

Thank you very much for this, I've been struggling to recreate your initial gobo shot due to my light source either being to big or too small, now I can mix both of them & get the results I want.

[@figandlight]

Great to hear from you Mo! And thank you. A second light source can definitely help balance your lighting. Hope all is well!