Flash Photography for beginners Part 3 | The Inverse Square Law and why you need to understand it!

[@SaintGabriel111]

Very nice videos helping to understand it better. Thanks, Mike!

[@barissekercioglu4278]

It was the most understandable video series I have ever watched about using flash in photography. thanks.

[@michaelbeavitt1523]

A hidden gem of youtube. Straightforward, to the point, no showy bullshit. Well explained, and just enough technical depth that I feel I understand what you're talking about!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks great to hear Micheal. I was getting so frustrated with other channels beating around the bush that I just had to start my own channel...giving all the info you needed, nothing more, nothing less. 👍

[@Abxaxbc]

The audio quality of Mike's vids is perfect

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Rami! It's all donw to the Rode NTG3 and juiced link preamp...I get such good quality audio from it. 😁👍

[@fineframesmedia9683]

Your videos are awesome. Very easy to understand and practical examples. Thank you. Keep uploading.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! Great to hear they are helping! Plenty more to come as well 😁👍

[@danielverdugo9151]

Thank you for the information.

[@bobbobson6168]

your tutorials are fantastic and very easy to understand. definitely subscribing 👌🏼

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Bob! Welcome to the community! 😁👍

[@filipmerveillie8339]

As an amateur photographer, I've hesitated to use flash for a very long time. But after watching a couple of your tutorials, I'm getting more confident about using them. You certainly have a way of explaining these technical issues in a manner that "us, laymen" can understand and bring them to good use. Besides that, I absolutely love (& envy) your Foo Fighters shirt collection! :-) And the tongue-in-cheek tone of your videos also makes me wanna come back for more. Keep it up!

[@mikesphotography]

That is great to hear that my tutorials are helping! Flash photography is one of those genres that seems really daunting, until you get h=your head around the basics ... and then it all starts to click! 😁 ... also great to hear you like my T collection. It's taken a few years to build it up!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@filipmerveillie8339]

@@mikesphotography I've got a question though. I'm using an APS-C camera, with a crop sensor (factor 1.5). So, if I dial in my focal length on the flash, should I set it to the focal length the lens indicates, or multiply this with 1.5 to match the full-frame equivalent (more or less)?

[@Skybochka]

TOP! Great video and very clear examples! Thank you!

[@tonyandjeaninehoppers2872]

Thanks for the awesome videos. I have really learned a lot from them.

[@mikesphotography]

Great to hear you like them! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@DGN615]

Thanks! Great explanation and examples!

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, thanks for watching Wayne! 😁👍

[@geedevera8707]

Iove your videos! Thank you so much, really helpful 😎💙

[@mikesphotography]

And thank you for watching, liking and commenting. 😁👍

[@channel-zh8cl]

This is very very useful

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

Thanks Mike, great tutorial

[@mikesphotography]

And thank you for watching! 😁👍

[@fhdbinkhalid]

i just discovered the best youtube channel thank you sooo much for your explaining you are the best

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Mr Speed!! 😁👍

[@paulsmith8438]

Loving your presentations 👍

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much. 😁👍

[@blackie75]

Fantastic content, I've been looking for flash tutorials that are well explained and easy to understand for ages and this little series was perfect.

[@mikesphotography]

Brilliant!! I had a lot of fun making these and it's fantastic to hear that they are helping! 😁👍

[@Jakiyyyyy]

Wow this looks so intimadating.

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! Me and my virtual three brothers, or the subject!?

[@talal1987alami]

I've just finished your three videos on flash, very informative for a hobbyist like me, thank you for sharing your expertise, definitely subscribing to the channel!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much for watching Talal, great to hear they are helping! Flash photography is definitely one of those genres of photography that seems very daunting until you get in to it properly. Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing, much appreciated! 😁👍

[@onikaimu]

Some good looking guys in that group photo. Thank you for the informative video, Mike. Stay safe.

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! Thanks so much Lance!! ...I'd watch out for the on in blue...he's a bit dodgy!! 😆😆😆

[@ENSOTAVES]

Thank you so much for these tutorials! Observation that the camera diagram is left handed, is that intended?

[@paulcollingridge8387]

Love the self portraits, Mike, posed using the interpol-technique

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! Maybe I should have put a height indicator behind me as well!! 😆

[@dangerspouse4741]

That was another excellent explanation of a potentially confusing subject. I really learned a lot in a short amount of time here. Thanks very much!

[@mikesphotography]

Great to hear!! It was a fun one to do as well!! 😁👍

[@dangerspouse4741]

@@mikesphotography No wonder. It's one of the few opportunities you've had to wear 4 of your 37 Foo Fighters t-shirts in one video!

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! That is true...maybe I should do a 37 person group shot next time and wear them all!! 😆

[@keithpinn152]

Hi Mike: Great job describing and illustrating the impact of light placement and settings of the flash. I don't shot a lot of flash photography but when I do, this information will be invaluable. I am going to have to watch this video several times to let it really soak-in but that if fine. Cheers, Keith (Canada)

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Keith, I'm glad it has helped! I should have a part 4 coming soon to this series as well so keep an eye out for that one. Flash photography is one of those genres that seems really daunting but it really doesn't have to be...all you need to do is get the basics learned and then practice practice practice! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@roseannachavez2165]

Thank you for this!

[@mikesphotography]

And thanks for watching Roseanna! 😁👍

[@shahbajhussain01]

Loved part 1 and part 2 im a beginner Photographer and i really want to get started in wedding photography i recently ordered Godox tt685 lets see how it goes.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! Let me know how you get on with the tt685! 😁👍

[@davidbailey1689]

Thanks for that Mike. A good presentation of the principles of ISL. I would appreciate seeing a little more on how to illuminate a large group: maybe a group of 20 people in three tiers, using a main feathered light and a supporting and smaller light at the far end.

[@mikesphotography]

Hi David, thanks very much! Unfortunately with the restrictions we have at the moment, there's no chance I can get a group that big together without getting in trouble here in Thailand...maybe once all of this is behind us, I'll be able to get a group together to do a tutorial on it. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@alunrees3056]

This set of 3 videos are brilliant, thanks Mike! I was wondering if you have produced a video about using the Guide Number of a flash unit, and how/if it can used with the inverse square law to get the result I want.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Alun! I haven't done one on guide numbers yet but I do have one planned! Thanks for watching! 😁👍

[@iamcutie9056]

I just hope there's a tutorial also about when to use external flash for outdoor. ☺

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much! I did this one not so long ago that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHywqaWCoZZ7n6M Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@C0rSaiR36]

6:10 is art xD

[@mikesphotography]

Hahaha!! It looks like some dodgy boy band revival from the 80s!! 😆😆😆 Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@JeahnLaffitteAdventures]

Brilliantly explained, Mike! Inverse square is far too often forgotten :D I just need to remember that closer light is softer, but further light is more even. 😅

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Jeahn! It is one of those things that is easily forgotten...sometimes I'll just set up a softbox and put it as close as physically possible...and that's not always best...and I have to keep telling myself that as well! Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@stephenwoodburn2970]

Awesome video, Mike. I was laughing at you being the model for your examples, but when you got to the group shots, I just lost it. We need to get you a mannequin or something. I think I also picked up some info on the inverse square law during that. Keep it up, brother. I like the new intro as well. Take care.

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! Thanks dude...I was chuckling to myself when I was stitching the group shot together...😆😆 I think a mannequin would remind me too much of that weird 80's movie!! Thanks, I'm glad you like the new intro, gotta keep it fresh and all that!! I'm just trying a few different things this year, and got some more stuff coming really soon! 😁👍

[@DaleAHooley]

I personally enjoyed this mini-series. I am currently being overwhelmed with learning lighting techniques and flash photography. One idea for a future video (if you've not already done one) is explaining the differences between Strobe and Speedlite, and how, when working together as slaves, they offer different lighting sources. I only mention this as I have two YN-speedlites which I sometimes slave from my Godox SK300II, however when I set my Godox transmitter to Hypersync (or HSS, whichever it is), my Strobe flash significantly reduces the omitted light when I go past 1/200 on my Canon 5DmkIII, even at full power (full images, no curtain bars), therefore I have to adjust my ISO and/or Aperture to where I don't really want them to be, and/or move the softbox extremely close. Does this make sense? Haha. Happy to send photo samples via email if it's something that interest you.

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Dale, great idea for a future video! 👍 The reason for the drop in power in HSS, is that the flash has to stay on for longer to cover the whole duration of the shutter being open, so you don't get the black bars. But because the flash duration is so much longer, this significantly effects the power output dropping it by quite a bit. It's annoying but something you have to live with unfortunately...I've had some shoots where I've had it set up perfectly below the sync speed, but then I push it just above the sync speed, and into HSS, and all of a sudden I have to change all of my settings to suit... Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@DaleAHooley]

@@mikesphotography lovely stuff, sort of makes sense, thanks for your input. I shall have another play around and see what I can work with from this info.

[@LeonidasKap]

Great tutorial as usual! I would like to ask if there is any adapter for these yongnuo flashes to Sony's hot shoe.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! I don't think there is an adapter...I haven't found one yet for it...the only way is to shoot in manual mode really, with the yongnuo flashes. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@aljo.antony]

Can you please do a video on post-processing workflow ? (common to all genres)

[@mikesphotography]

I'll see what I can do. 👍

[@ratnapriyastudio7163]

simple but great teaching ..guru ji .... and wow expression in group photo too hahahaha...

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! Thanks so much...I had to improvise when it came to the group shot...I almost started changing hairstyles for each one...but I thought that would have been taking it too far!! 😆😆😆 Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@FrankP83]

Ciao Mike!Buon anno!! =D

[@mikesphotography]

Grazie mille Francesco! Buon anno anche a te!! 😁👍

[@FrankP83]

@@mikesphotography hahahah love it! 😄🤗

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Francesco! Google translate always helps me communicate in many different languages!! 😆😆😆 😁😁😁

[@FrankP83]

@@mikesphotography hahahaha 😄 great job!Hope to see you one day here in Italy 😃

[@paololarocca7684]

you series on flash photography is simply unsurpassable Mike, my question is how to use a flash in a simple way in an event shooting, I see people using a single flash placed on the camera with a small softbox on it, does that make sense?

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Paolo, thanks so much, I'm glad they are helping!! With event photography, this is one discipline that TTL is better as the distances of your subjects are constantly changing. This is more fill flash photography when there is enough ambient light about. You're using the ambient light as your main source and then using the flash, sometimes with a slight bounce, to fill in the shadows. 👍 I'm hoping when events start up again to be able to do one on this very subject...might be a while though as the restrictions have become stricter where we live at the moment. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@paololarocca7684]

yes, they have been very useful.....I get it, for events ttl is the safest bet, looking forward to a video dedicated to this topic....

[@aberobwohl]

Great tutorials. I've read quite often that the nearer (i.e. bigger) the light source is (in my case a 48 inch softbox) the softer the light will be. The light falloff will be more noticeable though. How to compensate for that?

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks. To compensate for the falloff when the softbox is really close, just move it away fro your subject a little...you need to find the distance that works for you and your taste. Normally you'll find a sweet spot where it works well. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@SnapFaze]

Hey Mike, I really enjoy your content. I have learned a lot from you. I do need some particular help though. I bought my first speedlight a Godox TT685n and X1n trigger, but i cant seem to get the trigger to recognise the flash wirelessly. The flash works great on the camera, it works on top of the trigger thats mounted on the camera. I have them both on the same group and channel number. Group A and channel 1. I have watched every YT video there is on the subject, but still cant get it to work. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

[@badhabit714]

lol Mike in the Blue shirt.. watch out for that guy.

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! 😁👍

[@keithandrew1798]

I was wondering if you could provide a video on balancing different flashes for a group shot? I have different speed lights. If I want to move them back enough to shoot a group of people (our family is 22 when we all get together) I need to use three lights to get enough light. All my lights are different powers, as I acquired them over time as budget allowed. Not sure I asked this right hope you get what I mean. Keith

[@earavichandran]

Animation is awesome one.... Mike on the left..& Mike on the right.... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! Thanks Ravi!! 😁👍

[@joekhourystudio]

foo fighters \m/

[@mikesphotography]

Rock on! 💪

[@aljo.antony]

What does one stop mean ?

[@mikesphotography]

I did a short video on a stop of light a while back. Hopefully that will help. 😁👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXbKdaiQmryGeMk

[@Franciehatescoffeeicecream]

i love your videos but they are super technical for my tiny brain

[@mikesphotography]

Sorry dude...hopefully it'll all start to make sense with a bit of experience. 😁👍