How to Balance Flash and Ambient Light

In this video, ‪@IanSpanier‬ breaks down how to use ambient light and flash to create clean and natural looking images.
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00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Breaking Down the Shoot
02:14 - Overpowering Ambient Light
11:14 - One More Setup!

[@charliegreen1989]

This is great, loved the way he metered the ambient and strobe separately. Will definitely be trying that.

[@WestcottLighting]

THIS! It's amazing how much more control you can have over your image when you do that.

[@fotosbyford]

Very nice presentation and explanation. Clear and concise. Plus, unlike TOO MANY videos, the photographer was not the "star of the show" or annoying and a distraction. Thank you for that!

[@NYCameraman]

Professionally done and explained. Thank you.

[@WestcottLighting]

Thank you!

[@rob9263]

Great video, beautiful work 👍

[@WestcottLighting]

Glad you liked it!!

[@pagpapaitim]

really good stuff, i like the hand held light option

[@ejstanley]

Thanks Ian and Thanks Westcott.

[@WestcottLighting]

Thanks for watching Jean!

[@nileshkumarghoghari6967]

amazing teach, great experience thanks

[@seektheburd]

Great tutorial

[@WestcottLighting]

Thanks for watching Stephanie!

[@juangomez749]

great video!

[@gregpantelides1355]

This is a great demo. Thank you so much!

[@WestcottLighting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roynewport5397]

One of the best vids thank you

[@WestcottLighting]

Thanks for watching Roy!

[@nelsono4315]

another excellent video, Ian. Love your style

[@WestcottLighting]

Many thanks!

[@williamebert6047]

I love ur work Thx

[@beverlybasden2648]

Thank You!

[@andreak4280]

wonderful shots & explanation on getting to the desired setting for the image wanted… that leafy background is sweet too👌🏼 Looks like a pretty intensive BG set, did you create that leaf by leaf or is it put together with panels?? any info please!! great for many various photo subjects/shoots

[@iforssberg74]

I generally think that photographers are too afraid of shadows sometimes. Sure we need different styles, but shadows are natural and can shape the subjects in a very controllable way.

[@qhardyq]

Amazing background, How was done?

[@mikeharriel7221]

Great video. What is the bracket on your hot shoe the transmitter is sitting on?

[@williamebert6047]

Do u have a video on what u use with ur iPad I love that set up with tethered?

[@brianorlov7289]

Love the video, learned a lot. Can you please tell me about your setup shooting to the iPAD? App you are using, Hot Shoe bracket, transmitter? The portability of your gear.

[@WestcottLighting]

Thanks for watching Brian! Ian broke down that gear in a previous video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpnbi52Dfqh7iZo

[@donaldvosburgh8337]

Your backpack looks exactly like the one I want. Which one is it?

[@NiazMahmood1977]

which light stand did you use in this shot?

[@tdadelaja]

@ian thanks for the great video. What's the device attached to your camera hot shoe?

[@adamaufdencamp5080]

Same question. Also, what was on the other side from the remote trigger?

[@earthrokk01]

Hello Ian, What is that hotshoe splitter on your camera? where can I get one for sony or FujiFilm? Thanks

[@ngariwm]

How are you tethering to the iPad?

[@therealroblay2617]

What kind of boom arm is to m are using

[@Bigricky06]

I am new to photography. Most photographer will say keep your ISO as low as possible to get less Grain but your first picture with the ambient light, you ISO was at 2500 and still got clean pictures. Is it because your aperture is at 7.1 with a low shutter speed?

[@WestcottLighting]

Newer camera sensors perform way better than older cameras at higher ISOs. For example, the Canon R5 Ian is using in this video has a really clean look at that higher ISO, where another camera could look really noisy. It’s all about knowing how to use your camera and how you can push it.

[@Bigricky06]

@@WestcottLighting ok thank you for the information. I have a Canon 90D paired with a nifty 50.

[@adamaufdencamp5080]

Also, if you are using something like Lightroom classic, the ai powered denoise is incredible. I’ve used it on very old, noisy photos from ancient cameras like the Nikon D100. The results are difficult to believe. Personally, I don’t hesitate to use high ISO settings if the conditions require it. And if you always shoot raw, as tools improve and your post process improves you can revisit your archive. There are always new things to learn and the technology is changing. Don’t get too caught up in trying to learn everything before you shoot. It’s ok to be imperfect and learn as you go. I hope you lean into enjoying all aspects from prep to shooting to post processing and printing. Photography is a tremendous hobby precisely because there are always new things to learn and try.

[@bayusatriow]

hai great video thank you for information but lilbit curios about hows work picture from camera to an ipad that fast? is using wifi or maybe some application? thank you

[@WestcottLighting]

Ian is using a CamRanger 2

[@smellgoodphotography7722]

What’s the name of that studio? It looks familiar to me

[@mandywilliams8471]

I'd appreciate the link to your setup with umbrella?

[@WestcottLighting]

Thanks for watching Mandy!! All of the lighting products used are in our video description!

[@AOJOPhotography]

Did you make that floor or is that something that can be ordered?

[@WestcottLighting]

It was just available at the local studio

[@juergenschubert3247]

just wonder what technology you are using to see the last pictures of you camera on the ipad.

[@WestcottLighting]

Ian’s using the CamRanger 2

[@pinkcutiekaylyn]

How did you tether your iPad to the camera?

[@WestcottLighting]

Ian was using a CamRanger 2!

[@eyebidder]

what are you using to tether to your iPad?

[@WestcottLighting]

He's using a CamRanger!

[@RobSajous]

How were you able to do wireless tether onto a tablet?

[@WestcottLighting]

Ian was using a CamRanger!

[@ZachGrayPhotography]

You can’t match the ambient and flash evenly. That’s not a lighting ratio. It’s either fill, 3/1, 5/1 (ambient 2 stops under) etc.

[@Psarogiannis]

Your lighting is intense and flat, I prefer more atmospheric lighting.