How to Take Portraits With One Flash

[@pedrocruz1234]

I watch this guy for the comedy. I don't really care about flash peripherals

[@dowtube1]

The English accent, raises the perceived quality of the instructions several folds, such is the power of the ENGLISH accent.

[@PrioBak]

8 years later i agree

[@mollies13]

should i get S24 ultra or Sony Xperia v9????

[@nicoyu3447]

Get the s24 if you're not pro and uses basics of the camera app has to offer, get the sony if you want sony style mirrorless camera functions with your phone ​@@mollies13

[@agoniavr]

The more I dig into DigitalRev's older video the more I like them. It seems like back then it was about the comedy while teaching some concepts and showing good results(really like these portraits!) but these days it's more comedy-only stuff sadly. Hope they bring back the concepts like these older videos!

[@FBisBliss]

AndreCorner truuuuee

[@FBisBliss]

AndreCorner and their humor is deteriorating imo. that cup noodle bit was brilliant

[@tomassoejakto]

AndreCorner The team and video dynamics changed somewhat since Alamby left. Miss Alamby :-|

[@agoniavr]

***** everyone says that but I've seen some recent videos where they actually felt like the old DRTV...but there's really a few, wish they could go back to that quality!

[@pakjai5532]

Style, whether in fashion, art, or design, is often transient and subject to change with trends and time. In contrast, personalities are more intrinsic and unique to individuals, making them far more difficult to replicate or replace.

[@cookie_devil7124]

You have to love this guy's sense of humor and it really does work. I produced an amazing swimwear shot at sunset using just my SB 700 speedlight triggered by my on-camera flash. All I used was the little bounce card that comes with the flash so that light wasn't so direct. It's amazing what you can do with minimal equipment if you know how to use your camera and flash setttings. Great video for students or anyone starting out!

[@EL3IMAGERY]

"clouds are god's diffusers" :)

[@robs613]

Well over here he is probably in love with Low Key Photography ;-)

[@inappropriateleigh3803]

dye-fusers

[@danstenger1]

"We're on a tight budget" - Shoots with 50mm 1.4 G.

[@LordArioh]

canons 50 f1.4 is one of the 10 cheapest lenses canon ever made)) not sure for Nikon tho.

[@danielstrang5042]

LordArioh I think you mean the 50mm 1.8 and the G isn’t cheap and neither is the flash 😂

[@smashexentertainment676]

@@danielstrang5042 Canon 50 f1.4 is also the worst quality lens Canon ever made. But it's under 300 bucks, pretty cheap.

[@ArthurNagae]

This video made me wonder if there is already a korean soap opera about a photographer's assistant becoming a model. There's a good story here.

[@josedelacruz1323]

THAT'S PRETTY GOOD! WOW

[@manu23325]

or a porn

[@kwizmon]

"there's a good story here". Nope...

[@lsamoa]

Oh good! I had been looking for this video and it had been set to private for a long time. Glad to see it's accessible again :)

[@CMRinehart]

Either the model sees little humor with this duo, or she wishes she was somewhere else.

[@pixlheart2369]

Charles Rinehart i think it was quiet cold with her clothes ^^

[@billmcfadden4791]

Charles M Rinehart I would think have a DYI snoot made of garbage would bother me if I was the model. honl, magmod and rogue do not cost much. lumiquest had effective shoots 25 years ago.

[@MrTanker10a]

Let me get this straight?! All he had was: 1. One Speedlight 2. A used coffee cup from the trash 3. One Pedestrian/Passerby 4. An Alley Then He got this?! Beautiful Portrait @(06:33/09:49)?!?!?!? Are you kidding me?!

[@ilidenstrmrege987]

5. Adequate settings and composing 6. Photoshop

[@GeorgeMaj15]

I use single flash portraits almost entirely. I love it. It gives me tons of power and tons of control, especially at night. I'm amazed at, with the right angles, how good of lighting you can get with just one flash and a little umbrella. With that being said, I have two flashes and do do multiple flash set ups too, but that's beside the point. When I'm doing individual portraits, it's a single flash. If it's during the day, I add a reflector that I balance with my foot (it's like an acrobat!)

[@renemies78]

I just "discovered" this channel and I'm loving it. Great tips. Thanks!

[@kenbufton4664]

Brilliant! Informative and humourous. It just shows you what you can do with an empty noodle cup, an unsuspecting (but willing) passerby, a reflector and one speedlight (not to mention 15 minutes of Kinki time). The end results were great!

[@DexterGoneWild]

2:08, I love when people are filming so people feel the need to get in the the shot by pretending to be interested in something that is not interesting at all lol

[@thenhbushman]

utilizing the Nikon CLS (all modern Nikon DSLRs have this function) you can put the camera's on-flash unit into Commander mode and have it set to not contribute it's flash output to the lighting of the subject (in other words, pre-flash control flashes only). i use that mode frequently and it works wonders. when you own Nikon you get a free wireless flash control system - years ahead of everyone else. next time try using Commander mode that way. thanks for the great tutorial.

[@MikeFromRLC]

The model should be holding the flash and Alamby should be the one in the frame!

[@J03x91]

I stop at 1:39 btw. When you do portrait photography out doors. What is the best setting to use? I tried one at the beach today and i use av mode and i felt that i could have done better. I am currently using the kit lenses on a canon eos t3 rebel wich i know it isn't all that great but i know i still can do better with it.

[@Karlculated]

Kit lens is great. Full Manual and you're set

[@HydeCyde]

Alamby is adorable

[@notasaint4sure]

6:22, what flash do you need to deport flash like this ? is it wireless/infrared flash or ??... I have a Yongnuo 658 ex ii and i need a emitter/receptor module (Yongnuo 622) to make this kind of wireless and wondering why he hasn't this kind of module ??

[@killjoyshidae1208]

He's using the pop up flash as the commander and the flash is in remote mode.

[@killjoyshidae1208]

Oops, my bad. He's using optical slave mode, so all you need is a pop up. I'm pretty sure the YN-568II has a slave mode, but the triggers you mention just enable you to use radio frequency to have your flash adjust to your camera settings. Personally, I would get the triggers, since it's not dependent on line-of-sight. Also, I suggest getting the YN-622-TX. You have more features like remote manual mode, so you don't have to constantly go back and forth to change your flash settings, while having complete control.

[@Athrunwong]

Alamby is much cuter than the model, why not ask Alamby? We want more Alamby!

[@incursore9]

+Konata Izumi seems your tastes about women are much below average...

[@Athrunwong]

+Fallus i guess you can say the exact same phrase to yourself.

[@nousername34]

+Konata Izumi weeaboo detected

[@333dae]

Alamby works at hypebeast now

[@OhHeyItsMattyD]

SeventySeven is that another photography channel?

[@askmonte]

I bought the SB-700 for an of camera flash and got the entry level SB-400 which allows me to take the flash from being amines directly at the subject by adjusting the angle works like a charm. Hardest part I found was how to use the 700 as a slave without a remote as the manual was confusing. Thanks Kai

[@andyb-kd6so]

does anyone else think that there isnt really a "producer"

[@alextigoglu2408]

Not anymore (Jeremy clarkson)

[@davidjewels]

andyb6200 I keep wondering if there is actually a producer and now I finally don't believe there is one ha ha

[@tomassoejakto]

andyb6200 Richard Yu is their producer and founder of DigitalRev. The "Bloody Producer", however, is an entirely different entity altogether *cue eerie music*

[@Shadowsnshades]

I've been a subscriber for just over a year. Really enjoy your reviews and humor. Plus, I've learned so much. And wishing I had the money to purchase my own DSLR. Well, now I'm getting one next month. So excited to start learning to take great shots. Thanks for schooling me. And I'll continue to watch.

[@ChristianEdson95]

Your assistant is more beautiful than the model. :p

[@Sentrymode]

+Christian Ramirez Alamby :DD

[@chrystianmim]

no way

[@MiniGunas]

what are u talking about the model was goood

[@MrLocoCure]

Both are cute but the model has that something special that makes her a model!

[@Artyomthewalrus]

Model = Moderately Sexy, Alamby = Cute & Very Sexy

[@PatrickPecoraro]

So for the SB-900 the optical slave trigger isn't the red section. The red section is the light meter. Its actually the little circle on the right side. Helpful if your trying to trigger it and it doesn't seem to be working.

[@buzzedlunne6668]

Asides my sympathy for the human flash holder-lady, this is a good and helpful video. Thnx

[@GetOutsideYourself]

Nice photos on this one. The best shots I've seen for one of your videos.

[@swetanks]

The assistant is prettier than the model :)

[@xavorTM]

+Swetank Sherlekar right?

[@swetanks]

totally

[@marcechavezu]

So unimportant, the model has better skin and her features could be more photogenic

[@w1p30ut3r]

No its not

[@jbababui6317]

Both are pretty

[@ShutterMafiaStudios1]

i dont think you need to cover the flash on the master camera. it does a preflash and will not even hit the model when the shutter is finally open. it just triggers the other remote flash with the light. i read this in the nikon CLS manuel.

[@mihihihahaha7894]

manuel? yea right i believe what you just said manuel

[@TheKulakovs]

Not if you are using d3000 or d5000 series, which do not have commander mode. You have to set on camera flash on manual with no pre-flash in order for this to work.

[@SN-oy2ou]

No dial the flash comp on the camera?

[@rafmms9070]

great model,good episode

[@WHITELIONNYC]

Great vid guys! Finally back to the quality of vids that made me subscribe to your channel. Informative yet entertaining, but not ridiculously overdone like the vids of the past few months that lacked useful information and saturated with clothing most probably cant afford (which in addition to the over the top fooling around) contributed to the disconnect with your loyal viewers. Its great to see you guys going back to the basics.

[@nathancarambula7371]

How to Take Portraits with an On Camera Falsh, Slave Flash, Soft Box, a Reflector and a Third Person. fixed.

[@hieronymousmiller7835]

Great tips and humorous presentation make this video extra enjoyable.

[@mibrahim2001]

Who is watching in 2018?

[@Unrecxgnized]

Muhammad Ibrahim 2019

[@_HMCB_]

2020

[@martinmuldoon603]

I'm watching in 2020, still good advice

[@hendini88]

great vid. cheers for the heads up I've got sb910 d3100 and 35mm f1.8. the remote mode is tedious but you can still get the same effect. great for starting off with studio stuff.

[@Pepeflinco]

Funny,..great presentation....should be on top gear as a guest

[@akhyamuhammad9157]

look like top gear uk presentation.

[@Redline748]

Kai I have been learning so much and been kept very entertained since watching god knows how many videos over the last few weeks lol, Keep up the good work :)

[@Somanous]

Kai, you are so spoiled. Talk about low issue gear? I managed to take great portraits with my old D3000 and kit lens (18-55). Sometimes you just have to make do. ;)

[@hegyijulialilyphoto]

i have the same gear ,and i agree with you :)

[@lolerzness]

Welcome to DRTV

[@esjjorell]

oh god, i love digital rev. I've been looking for tips like these for the longest time!

[@yehtooau]

Thanks for this Video. Finally, I understand how to use Optical Slave system.

[@OvercastWorks]

Noticed the new shot spec. info box on the bottom right - reads easier than before - nice touch!

[@joeverweire6095]

the on camera flash won't be seen in the pictures, it fires a split second (speed of light) before the off camera flash so it won't be seen.

[@anzaeria]

My experiments showed otherwise. I used my Panasonic G6's pop up flash to trigger my speedlight which was lighting my subject from the side. I placed a piece of card over the pop up flash but even so, the flash still penetrated through the card. My photos ended up having a small bar of orange light in them.

[@joeverweire6095]

+anzaeria What shutter speed were you using?

[@anzaeria]

The camera's shutter speed was 1/160, and the speedlight's flash duration was 1/32 power. Yea I wasn't happy about that little bar of orange light ending up in the photos. I'm going to have to remove it with Photoshop. I didn't think to turn down the internal flash power at the time but I doubt that would have made a huge difference anyway.

[@joeverweire6095]

+anzaeria That's so odd. sounds like the sync speed is off just a hair. I hope you can get the issue resolved.

[@anzaeria]

Oh yea it really put me off using the pop up flash to trigger my speedlight. I had also bought a flash trigger along with the speedlight but couldn't get it to work with the camera - though it communicates fine with the speedlight. It might be that the extra pins on the flash trigger are preventing it from sliding all the way in the hotshoe. Looks like I might have to remove those pins and then I can hopefully say goodbye to using the dreaded pop up flash as a trigger.

[@trantientho]

Nice tutorial! is there any tutorial on taking good photos with the built-in flash? Cause I really can't afford a pro flash now.

[@WelloMeJello]

OMG KAI Predicted MCREE!

[@petenicezz]

do you know if there anything outthere to triger the flash without using your idea with the business card.

[@edc2419]

They should do more tutorials about flashes

[@fadetounforgiven]

Nice, I have a Nikon D60 and the SB-700, so I think it's pretty much the same scenario. Thank you for the explanation in so simple terms I can understand.

[@CreativoErratico]

"The clouds are God's diffusers" I kinda liked that phrase. hm...

[@lucaseq77]

@DigitalRevCom Is it possible to use Nikon D60 with SB-600 the same "remote" way?

[@notaboxofjuice]

it's high noon...

[@el.Fakir.]

I loved the new info display. Nice touch. I wish you all the luck for the Season 3.

[@annes999]

I don't know, but in the beginning when he starts talking and the noodles fall out of his mouth, it just makes me lol :D

[@Sweatyfleariddledcamelblanket]

i have watched a fue of your videos now... is good i like ...iam into motobike raceing and i would like to get some good sort of pro ish shots what camera and glass thingo would you recommend ps i dont like noise in photos iam finding it hard with my 550d

[@davidjewels]

Kinki looks bored as hell in this one

[@davehenderson9105]

Thanks you guys never disappoint informative and funny

[@skirmich]

Its not "modest gear" when you get the most expensive Nikon speed light :/ I can get a New D3100 Body cheaper than the SB-900 Talk about logic!!... This would be a great video if he only used the Internal Flash...

[@lolerzness]

you really must be new here

[@skirmich]

Raya Lopez Not really I have seen his videos long before there was a dedicated KZbin page for DigitalREV... He did some real tip videos before and not goofing I think in this video hes really trying to but his choice of Speed Light was the only thing off... The flash itself its more expensive than the camera body.

[@itaku]

skirmich You can always just get a yongnuo or neewer speedlite in place of the sb900. I got 3 yongnuo flashs with wireless triggers, stands and umbrellas for less than the sb900 lol.

[@skirmich]

Itaku Same here! I got my fair share of Yongnuo speedlights as long they are i-ttl compatible..

[@technogeekchris]

Kai, may i know what do you call that thing you connected on the SB900? that softbox like thing. what do you call that, where to get and how much? thanks...

[@mitchyy90]

why not just use natural light?

[@Ivy21683]

Cause natural light doesn't always give you the look you want. It's as simple as that. Lighting is everything when you're a photographer.

[@Kellerkind80]

Cause its never there, when you need it. :D

[@ZiggySheppardUK]

Because you can't move the sun to the position that is best for the shot.

[@Kellerkind80]

Because a beautydish would be to expensive!

[@kingcox95]

mitchyy90 For the reason he expalined in the video

[@nigz55]

Video on what flashes to buy and beginners tips to the flashes?! Great video!

[@UpcomingChris]

"Poortraits" :)

[@snzcracker]

What settings were you using on the camera and flash.. I tried to fire the flash in the same method it didn't work. Camera D5100 and D5300 changed the different shooting modes..

[@tom4342]

I like the host funny cat

[@nizamabdullatheef216]

I didn’t find the result after shooting portraits was that satisfying.

[@Mindartcreativity]

Kinki ❤️ she's so beautiful in that dress

[@litoeazndogE]

can you do some flash tutorials for how to set the settings, use the modes, and set up different wireless configs?

[@thelolcat100]

that model was hot! 辣妹啊！:D

[@roxbittman]

Great video! (I know it's old, but hey, I just saw it). Very helpful indeed. Thanks!

[@zzzkarlzz]

i hate this page but i have no choice!i hate the arrogant host his annoying as F$ck

[@BrandonBames]

Why do you say arrogant?

[@TheSlackassCrew]

Amen

[@alanderson78]

No choice???

[@diegodurandal]

lol... dumb bitch... cant you use your filthy hands to creep out of this?....

[@gLOWbalx]

Dude...

[@TomShootsPhoto]

@7b0ne No, the d3100 doesn't have a remote flash option. You just have to use the flash as normal, set it to M and stop in down to the lowest settings. (On camera) . On the flash, you have to set it to SU-4 to be triggered with the other flash.

[@varunkamal91]

what shit location is this man! backyards look better.

[@juggaajerry]

ppl in HK don't have backyards, they all live in apartments

[@ayanami808]

awesome!!! I had no idea I could use an optical trigger! It really works!

[@eladbari]

Question about what u said, Berkely: 1. In what way exactly is this 170$ YN-568EX you suggested-is any better from the 50$ YN-560 flash? Im honestly asking.A light from a flash is a light from a flash..what's the big difference for someone on a budget?[besides minor extra features?] 2. In what setting would you exactly use 3 flashes? i mean, what kind of setup can u use for such strong lights? [vs. for example-the setup theyve showed here,with 1 flash+1 reflector? this mix of light sources]

[@mcrazza]

One week between DRTV vids gives me bad withdrawal symptoms. Glad I got my fix for another week! :D

[@ziarahman5491]

thanks for the tip to fire off camera flash.. never knew i could do that

[@jeanmarcg123]

hey great video. What is the name of this small flash "soft box"?

[@blickblocks]

Also you don't really need that cup modifier, there is a built in zoom feature on the speedlight that gives you control over the light directions.

[@liangnie9148]

The model looks gorgeous!

[@muttyjames]

i have a nikon d3000 an a sb 600 flash but it work out ok but am going to upgrade the flash so thanks for the tips

[@arunpaul2301]

I like the assistant. She's the real hero !

[@The8MileHustler]

digitalrev is off to solid start. with every new video the quality is that much better. keep it up guys! - from loyal viewer PS - kai, bring back the suits!

[@finallywoken13]

You are tons of fun to listen to! My type of person!

[@michaelkeaton32]

This was actually a great video. I love all of the vids but most seem to be more geared towards being humorous than actually teaching you anything. You obviously know your stuff.

[@Fl4tFour4]

What was Kai's setup for the camera and the speedlight? Did Kai put the built-in flash on Manual mode or in TTL mode? Also, the setting on the SB-900, was it in TTL mode or in Manual mode?

[@Stetti89]

Depends on your camera. Eos 550D for example doesn't have this master function, but with the 600D or 650D it works. With higher classes it should work, too.

[@laurikvo]

Thanks a lot Kai! This really help me figure that this remote flash triggering actually works (surprisingly good). Now my 40$ flash feels even better than ever before.

[@MrDp11]

i was so into kai being funny all the time... that i forgot that he is a true PRO in photography just like this VID...

[@Hashbrown37]

Really useful set of ideas. Thanks.

[@jeppenizer]

Great Video, because i can see how you work, and thats very inspirational (and as I hereby admit, Kinky and Alambi in one Video is nothing but fantastic. Keep up the good work!!

[@katjesjess7305]

I have a YN568EXII flash and a Canon EOS 1100D camera - I couldn't figure out how to trigger the external one with the internal one... Do they have to be compatible in any way? Which settings do I need to use?

[@Sandwich137]

Dude love your videos tutorials reviews.thanks for the vids man!

[@jackckleung]

It is taking portraits with one flash as well as many other gadgets and a load of expertise! I did learn something though. Thank you for the lesson. It is funny as well.

[@Fleetwing1627]

I really like this. I shoot with a D40X, 50 1.4G, and SB-28 off the camera (manually, of course).

[@tomassoejakto]

Kinki is epic!

[@kwtang]

Is the business card to cover the build-in flash really necessary? Are there any other ways to reduce the interference of your build in flash? I have heard something about preflash suppression. Not really sure what this is and if it's on all DSLRs.

[@wyinmaginowany]

Can I do this flashy trick with D3200 and SB600?

[@gtochad]

i thought you had to use something like a pocket wizard to trigger flashes off camera, can one trigger a sb-600 with a d3100 the same way? with no other equipment?

[@syaoran101]

you can get a diffuser for pop-up flash to soften the light coming from the flash. an example is the gary fong puffer diffuser. you can use different stuff to use as a diffuser such as empty film canister, you can even use tissue paper as a diffuser. you can also use any white piece of paper to bounce the light from your flash. just be creative.

[@Vlad-1986]

What to do when you have both a manual camera and flash? My flash "settings" consist on a table drawn at the back who tells you the F stops to use depending on the distance of the subject and ASA (ISO). The camera... shall I set the speed and F-stops following this chart, or just as I normally do without it, just minding the sync speed?

[@stephenarling1667]

Flashbulbs? Or are you using flash powder?

[@ItsJustElectric]

Lok/Kai, what's the counterpart of SB-900 to canon? Or a canon that has similar features like sb-900...

[@fisiu08]

They've clearly changed the style of these videos. Less rambling jokes(although I love that stuff cause I'm like that!) and more info and tips these days! Digital rev is awesome and is moving with the times! :)

[@Patrick_559]

You can use the onboard flash as a master to trigger the off camera flash as a slave while its in slave mode. The light from the onboard tells the off camera when to fire basically.