How to set up and take down a Godox Softbox with rods

This video shows how to set up and take down the Godox Softbox.
I recently started getting into off camera flash photography and I noticed there is not much guidance to setting up the softbox. Assembling the softbox was much easier than tearing it down.
The softbox can feel as if you are going to break the rods, but if you do what I show in the video then you should have a smooth process.
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[@stargazer3049]

Thank you so much! I was ready to throw it out the window.

[@terrellwright7565]

LMAO.. Not, out the window!? I hope that you stuck with it!

[@sidnakai1]

I second ur thought

[@melwinmathews3029]

😅

[@chrisblairphoto2175]

I’m at that point now

[@beeliciousbee]

Myself as well

[@InfoMans]

Thank you! I’ve struggled for years with getting the rods out. In 10 minutes, you have solved years of struggle and frustration. I cannot thank you enough!!

[@chrisalexander2478]

Same :) I have just brut forced them for several years. I have to try this :)

[@lumilikha]

THIS VIDEO WAS GODSENT. Thanks so much! I had my softbox permanently setup because I was intimidated in dismantling it. Didn't know it was THAT easy!

[@cHeRrYcUpCaYkE13]

You have NO IDEA how grateful I am for you and this video!!

[@lecomtedartagnan]

Brilliant! I was flummoxed by the lack of instructions for my new Godox SA-30 softbox (30x30cm 11.8x11.8in) as an accessory to my Godox S30 light. It's a smaller cousin to yours, and it has a similar assembly and tear-down. No way I was going to get the job done without your video. I appreciate your insights, specifically the optional use of the inner white liner and the value S-Type speedlight bracket.

[@_HMCB_]

I tried this a few times on my new large octobox. Could not get it to work. Thought about giving up and then… Bam…your instructions clicked! Just like that it worked. Went to the next rod which came out easier. And then the others just were almost effortless because the tension that was there at the outset just wasn’t there anymore. My goodness what a relief. I have a photo shoot in the morning and this just saved my sanity. Thank you. Thank you.

[@alstonchan8848]

Thank you, I wonder why godox didn’t give instruction to set up their softbox. I believe this video helped a lot of people.

[@ahlikulinerterbaik2654]

They think you can read their mind

[@augiedawg2]

This video was exactly what I needed! I struggled assembling my first softbox and couldn't figure how to disassemble it...now I'll give it a second chance! Thanks!

[@HER-icaneForceProductions]

Thank you!! I've had a giant soft box fully assembled in my living room for months because I had no exigence or idea how to disassemble it, but now I do, and it's back in the closet until next time I need it. 🥰

[@moritzspang]

We were fighting with three people against this thing without getting more than three of these rods disassembled. And now I did it in under a minute all by myself. Thanks a lot!

[@wolfgangk1]

Glad you spared me learning about that disassembling before I started.

[@deewonda1952]

Thanks for this instructional video!! I just received my Godox 47” softbox and I remembered the last softbox I ever owned that I had to assemble... it took me two days!🙄 I laid out all of the pieces while I watched you put yours together and took apart. So happy to say “I GOT IT!!”

[@_HMCB_]

Same here. I have the same large octobox. Was just about to give up even with these instructions and then low and behold my 6-7 try just worked. I am so happy.

[@OldGeekAdventurer]

Thank you for the breakdown aid. I can't get mad at Godox for not including instructions because once you've done it, it feels like just common sense.

[@fiddleandfart]

So helpful! Having the parts was one thing. Assembling them, quite another. This is a brilliant hands-on how-to demonstration. Much thanks!

[@tashholmes1718]

Thank you so much! Such a helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together to minimise frustration for others! 🙏

[@AB-pp1wx]

COULD NOT HAVE ASSEMBLED OR DISSEMBLED WITHOUT U!!! MUCH APPRECIATION FROM THE UK!!

[@mikethecreative]

Thank you so much. I could not for the life of me take this apart and I was so frustrated. Took it apart easy with your instructions.

[@GraceAkothRao]

i can’t express enough how helpful this video was🥹thank you!

[@kimvang94]

The pen trick is everything 🙌🏼

[@ExpertSwoosh]

This video was so helpful especially the disassembly part. I cannot thank you enough

[@sophiesheinwald]

I got the Bowens softbox and with no instructions it was an utter mystery on how to get it set up. Utterly relieved to have found your 'how to' - I had it put together in minutes. THANK YOU!😃

[@ctheartiste]

legit - you are the mvp on this. bought this with no instructions. put in the wrong rod and couldnt figure out how to take it out. mvp

[@thenoblepixel7586]

I have this exact setup and found this to be very helpful. Glad I'm not the only one who thought this shouldn't be this hard lol!

[@rae2-j]

Why cant i upvote this video 5 times? It saved my life twice now. Once when i assembled them and now when i disassembled them.

[@SarahMessina17]

omg best video ever!!! I looked at it for 3 days not even knowing where to start, loved the honesty!! ahah

[@henrikzetterstrom278]

Thank you so very much for this video. Perfect illustrated. Had problems to find out myself how to ensemble it, but now it all became so easy after this.

[@MarkLee227]

Thank you so much for the tip on breaking it down. It's so easy and doesn't take any strength. You saved my hands :)

[@DerekKind]

One of the most useful videos on KZbin I've ever seen - I thought I would have to store this octabox fully assembled for life - your trick is just like magic!

[@l.narvaez4826]

Thank you so much, this was easy to follow and understand. Works exactly as explained. Keep making practical videos.

[@aimeedenisealvarez1671]

Thank you dude ! A lot of help i was already about to cry

[@HaniyaRae]

Lol god bless you for making this. Two years later and I have a different godox soft box and your advice still works like a charm

[@PatQuinto]

thank you.. i struggled at first but when i watched your video, everythings gets into places!

[@jeanettebrewster3209]

Wow less than 3 mins and I had the rods out!!! Years of taking up too much space! I should have been looked for this video!! Thank you!!

[@NickBeard]

Been searching for hours for a good setup/breakdown. I have a square box, but it was the same concept. I put two rods in 1/2 and the other in 2. worked perfectly.

[@MrOzzycon]

Thanks so much for the instructions as it saved me tons of frustration. Super helpful.

[@o0oTaNk0o0]

Thanks man. This is not how every soft box is, so I was confused when I got this from Adorama. I appreciate your video, giving me the confidence that I wasn’t breaking it.

[@sealevelconsulting]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do the work Godox should have done. ;-) So grateful!!

[@djben928]

You're a great help. This channel is very helpful and inspiring

[@guywithgadgets4126]

This video saved my day. Thank You so much.

[@skateoroma]

Thanks for these instructions, borrowed from a friend and didn't know what to do, your video saved my shoot.

[@sereneappetite]

Your video is such a huge help! First time setting this up and I just finished it. Thank you!!

[@ociemaddoxjr.1316]

Thank you! I couldn't have assembled mine without your video. Once again, many thanks!

[@coffeeonsunday7631]

This was SO helpful! I was also wanting to return mine 😂 it is STIFF. I’ve used soft boxes before and this one is tough. Thank you for this!!

[@no_b_roll]

Omg! You are the Man! Thank you so much for this. Why godox doesn’t have instructions blows my mind. Thank you!!!

[@isaacmawunyo2958]

Oh man,thank you very much.I nearly return mine.In fact is one of the best softbox,probably most people dont recomend because of how difficult it is to assembly it.I really do appreciate buddy.I wish i could subcribe twice.Thank you man.

[@ElaPhotography27]

You’re a legend, thanks for this video 👌🏼👌🏼

[@mypetpigsteve]

This saved me a lot of time. Thank you good sir

[@user-j23]

saved this for future reference. thank you for making this vid!

[@kevinparkes417]

Genius! Spent forever trying to take mine apart. It took seconds once I'd watched this. Easy when you know how.

[@savvybites-aldirecipes7329]

Exactly the video I needed! Thank you!

[@PaulSanchez-fr]

Man, this is so useful ! THANK YOU

[@ericady263]

Thank you bro for this very detailed tutorial.

[@madhusamuel]

Thanks a lot. You saved me from returning this soft box. 😍

[@TheDevilakshmi]

Thank you, just got mine and it came with no instructions. You made it much easier and less costly for me.

[@richardmin8694]

Thank you for this awesome video! You saved me so much time. Appreciate it!

[@timmyhodgson7818]

You just made my day easier. Thank you!

[@MoonSun0001]

I just buy a new godox softbox and I don't have any idea how to set it up.Thank you soo much. I found this video very useful.

[@agdproductions4926]

Really appreciate you helping out with this, I kept thinking I was about to break it!

[@momccall2849]

Much need video. When I put the 2 i have together, I had no idea how to take them down. Thanks!

[@keithlogan3212]

Man - you are a life saver!!!!

[@SouthernSweetness2]

You are awesome! My left arm is in a sling and couldn't be used so I used my left arm/hand and feet. I could not have done this without your video. It was so difficult but I did it. So glad I am subscribed to your channel.

[@MagnoManiaPictures]

I put this together and before i even tried to disassemble it I searched...and found this. thank you, you saved me from frustration :)

[@hedgehogenglish]

Thank you so much for this! I was staring at my softbox in total confusion. You solved my case!

[@joannevaughn7194]

THANK YOU!!! I left my softbox assembled because I couldn’t get the rods out. Your video helped tremendously and I was able to disassemble my softbox in 5 mins!!!

[@pammomunoz]

You are an angel here on earth. Thank you!!!

[@ayunanombak8669]

very helpful...for both setting up and dismantle

[@Buzz_15900]

Thanks dude, now I can get started shooting!

[@NADICHANNEL]

He took the words out of my mouth I was definitely on the verge of returning it.

[@ginotarabotto]

Extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@EricaPaloCruz]

This was really helpful, thank you!

[@t3px149]

this legitimately just saved my shoot. testing out my new 47in for a headshot session next week and i was LOST. thank you 🙏🏼

[@kint5ugee]

Thank you so much! I just managed to disassemble my 55 inch!

[@withJKYZ]

Thanks heaps man for this tutorial. You are a legend.

[@josesavant]

This is amazing, thank you very much for this information.

[@kennethlewis2477]

Thanks my man! Super helpful

[@shopobjetdart]

This video was very helpful!

[@oliverschlesinger6744]

You prevented me murdering my softbox, while trying to dismantle it. You have saved her life! 👍

[@BrianFisherPhoto]

Great tip on how to break it down and remove that first rod. Thank you!

[@orlandojonesphotography]

Thank you for sharing. Helped me out a lot.

[@rickraub5448]

Thank you!!! I bought the same item and couldn't take it apart! I stored it fully assembled! Will now go back and give it another try. 👍👍👍

[@RennieXosa]

Thank You, Didn't know where to start!

[@magic.marmot]

Sweet! Mine was a different manufacturer, but the pockets were the exact problem. Thank you!

[@jklwjk]

Just what I needed. I also subscribed.

[@MiguelGandia]

thanks!!!! i consume all my energy trying to take the nods outs, until i see this!!!

[@notanoctopus8517]

Thanks! Super helpful. I was wracking my brain how to make this easier!

[@andrewwhite5033]

thanks for making this video! big help!

[@fredfrunan3089]

thank you so much, Brandon! only you was able to help me

[@tomhellon2680]

So so so useful 👌🏼

[@NicolasFrankel]

I searched for instructions inside the box... and found nothing. You just allowed me to make use of it. Many, many, many thanks!

[@user-ce9ji1gc9s]

Thanks for this video; it is really helpful.

[@ShayDIY]

YOU are a lifesaver. Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful!!!

[@moderndayminority]

Dude, by far the best video on this but I am definitely returning this has to be something easier on the market haha

[@Ijimedayo]

Im glad im not the only one who gets frustrated when assembling and dismantling soft boxes 😂

[@SangHTX]

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. This softbox was a pain to assemble. Watched this video on 12/01/2022.

[@JVASecurity]

Awesome thanks for the help, I thought I was stuck with a forever box and it would never come apart again unless I broke it, your method worked perfectly

[@Cypherdiaz951]

Thank you I’ve been searching all over and couldn’t find a video tutorial for this. Seriously thought I was breaking my soft box kit lol

[@munchmandrifta]

Thanks a Million for showing how to pack it down.

[@akekun1983]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!! I HAD TROUBLE TO TAKE DOWN MY SOFTBOX!!! really appreciate for sharing!!!!

[@dicklloyd9584]

What an incredibly useful video. I found this so helpful. Godox really should provide some assembly and dismantling instructions with their products. Thank you so much, East Ivory Photography.

[@NschelTv]

I was just confused on how to do it, but you really helped me. Thanks. Can show me full video about how use AD 200 or speed lite in it