Laws of Light: Placing a Softbox

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[@tausifraza6910]

Hi, How to make the light coming out of the soft box with the grid softer?

[@matthewrkeefe]

This is an old question/video, but for anyone wondering this same question: the closer to the subject, the softer the light. Also, the larger the modifier, the softer the light.

[@photozen8398]

Amazing how many hours and how much info you managed to squeeze into this 7 minute video..!!! only masters can do that...Thx.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you found it helpful. Keep on clickin!

[@wydergerry]

I love how you combine lighting diagrams, footage of what you're doing, and results. It greatly helps to see everything side by side. Thank you for your videos!

[@TheSlantedLens]

We try to show you all the BTS of what's going on, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! It really helps us to know what helps our subscribers to learn :)

[@olakunleolafisoye8433]

Your model is beautiful and looks angelic with her sleepy eyes 😁. Very informative video , learnt a lot

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[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks for sharing with us! We definitely try our best to give you solid educational advice in the industry!

[@rajatsethi]

what are the other two ?

[@muralikumar63gm]

Amazing explanation. Love the way you how you made it simple by adding the actual products and also the animation by the side.

[@joshuasinghofficial1148]

this is definitely one of the best videos in youtube. straight to the point with practical examples.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Good to hear. Thanks for the compliment!

[@michaelv9117]

Thank you. You clearly show things about soft boxes that I really wanted to learn. Very informative and lucid.

[@pixiedixie3682]

" How the light see" or "How the reflector see" great concept, !! Also what mood you want using specific reflector , very well explained . I have now a clear idea what I need, thank you.

[@WolfQuantum]

Very good and well articulated video. I like how you talk about what the softbox "sees." A good way to put it. More, and more understandable, in seven minutes that a lot of guys do in triple that time.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us! We try to keep it as concise as possible.

[@ilovephotography1254]

Once again, I'm most great full for your off camera lighting videos. You truly help me build a foundation of what it takes to understand how to light my subject.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad that we could help you with your foundation! Check out the rest of the series to get the full lesson.

[@royandescartes]

model looks like she smoked a super hard joint before this video

[@furqifaiq]

hahhahahahahah exactly

[@Belfastboi]

Dooooooby

[@rosemathews5710]

Hey eyes are beautiful 😻

[@memorylanephotography3387]

Thank you not only for making this video but making a whole series of Laws of light. I was about to purchase Amazon lighting/studio setup for my product/portrait photography setup but I think I should watch this whole series before I spend anything on anything. P.S. You are an amazing teacher and after watching this clip just once I can teach all that to anyone. Thanks once again.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate your nice comment!

[@JadeSambrook]

This is hands down the best video Ive ever seen on the subject of using a softbox. Thank you for having made this easy to understand and very informative video that is very helpful to me.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@alexcortez8909]

What a timely upload! I'm about to do my second studio job this weekend (first one was disastrous). This is exactly the info I need. Thanks for your work, Jay!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Great Alex! Tag us @theslantedlens on Instagram so we can see your work!

[@articgoneape]

Purchased a softbox and haven't used this much. Doing a mini photoshoot with a friend's baby tomorrow and this video helped me tremendously! Saving this video for future reference!

[@thatkansasgirl134]

Very helpful! I was trying to figure out what I always had a dark background and it helped seeing why I needed a bigger soft box!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad that we could help to problem solve that!

[@jimcook3882]

XLNT video to understand large 36x48" Softbox, and adding a grid. THANK YOU! Now to create some art.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Enjoy your creative process! Keep on clickin!

[@eviem70]

I can’t help but laugh 🤣 I’m actually waiting for her to literally fall asleep and fall forward. Omg I’m sorry lol. I love your videos, JP. I learn a lot

[@TheSlantedLens]

She didn't fall asleep on us! Don't worry haha

[@jamilgotcher5456]

And yet so many girls want to be models, that's because they don't see what models do only the final results. A tleast she didn't have to stand there in her bra and underwear like we used to have to do at fittings for high fashion shows.

[@douglasheller1260]

I love her look.

[@ermanbumaguin8063]

​@@jamilgotcher5456oh don't think that's over lol, half naked women will always sell

[@wardrealtors]

Thank you posting. Easy to understand and well presented.

[@WhipahSnapah]

Thanks for this video. There are way to many videos of people just talking about soft box lighting. I don’t really understand how that helps anyone lol. Nice to actually see the effect of it.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Good to hear. Thanks for your comment!

[@hachewie]

Brilliant video. Thank you. I just got my first Umbrella/softbox. I took pics of my family going for a Rembrandt look. Worked ok but my subjects were not very willing models.

[@YouKayAgwu]

Had to relisten to the first few seconds to be sure that I heard Jay P Morgan.. Thank you so much JP Morgan :D

[@TheSlantedLens]

LOL. Welcome! Thanks for watching!

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[@kovulopez9923]

Your lighting videos have definitely been helping me get started with lighting for my shoots !

[@TheSlantedLens]

Great to hear! Wish you luck with your career!

[@VaughnDoyle]

I love your analogy with Sin City and Sense and Sensability.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@mahmoudothman8699]

I am always getting harsh hotspots on model face Using 120 cm octa Far or close Using Godox v1 With grid or without always hotspots on forehead and nose

[@TheSlantedLens]

Have you tried using translucent powder on the person's face to keep the shine down?

[@JohnnyAndrews1]

Thanks for this, it answered the exact thing I needed. Was trying to figure out the best softbox to evenly light a wall from about 2-3m away. But at that distance it seems no to matter that much.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you found your answer!

[@xiomaraestevez8242]

i was wondering what that grid looking mesh thing was for! Thanks for the tips!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad I could help! Good luck with your portrait shoots!

[@thefreshstartinitiative9435]

Unreal how you have zero bounce with any light when you feather it toward the camera at 1:50 that is just a gorgeous shot!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thank you. That feathering gives lots of options!

[@jorgeneri]

This guy is a genius master on teaching.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@AlexLopez-iy4by]

Thank you for great demo, very helpful.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Well thank you for watching our content! What kind of lighting tutorials would you like to see next?

[@lenspassions]

Yes nice presentation

[@TheSlantedLens]

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[@6520G]

instantly subscribed in the first 30 seconds. I know you're going to be extremely helpful

[@TheSlantedLens]

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[@حمزه-الغامدي]

Thanks for everything in this passage (your interesting explanation and the angel who sitting next to you)

[@TheSlantedLens]

You are so welcome. Glad you found it helpful.

[@simonelewis8276]

0:45 Place softbox horizontally for softer light + more fill. 1:06 Place vertically for harder, moodier lighting. Place at back/side (or combo of both) for even moodier lighting. 1:38 Feather light for really dramatic lighting, completey black background. 3:04 Interesting light setup to try. 4:04 This light setup narrows the area of coverage, creates vignette. 4:46 Large vs small softbox. Look at example; smaller = more contrast. Prefer this one.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks for your comments. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@lights80088]

Excellent Mr. Morgan, as always.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thank you Tom! Let us know if you have any thoughts for future videos!

[@6bProductions]

now was that so difficult? Great video - I have been waiting for this information in video for years (from all sources) should have known you had it all along.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@Vipuljadav-ql4vb]

Very nice video and give nice examples how can light work

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@sai_potdar]

Wow... Thank you sir. This is better information in simple words.

[@TheSlantedLens]

You are most welcome. Thank you for your comment.

[@SewonSon]

Wow. This is awesome. Very comprehensive and informative. Try to learn the lighting but none of them satisfy me but yours did. Thank you so much!!!!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Great! We are glad that you learned a lot from this lesson, check out our laws of light series to get the full course: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHitZYNniZyCfqs

[@manoharmgr8235]

Very useful video , I learned lot from it, looking forward more videos like this keep it up good work, R.manohar , india,chennai

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Thanks for your comment, will do!

[@Emerald_City_]

Great presentation. I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@anastapatsak]

This was so useful, thank you! Brief and informative!

[@TheSlantedLens]

You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@prabhjithothi6855]

this taught me so much, great video

[@JessShanahan]

My mind is blown. Thank you so much for this video.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@MrJueKa]

Thanks a lot, for me this is a simple and effective way of teaching, well done !!

[@TheSlantedLens]

You're welcome! We are glad to share our content with you. Have you seen our previous video on lighting metal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIHJeWaDYpJlaJY

[@MrJueKa]

@@TheSlantedLens Yes, I have, great work as well, I`ve learned a lot and another example that things can be easy if you know what to do :))

[@JimResnikoff]

Nice video. Picked up a few pointers on this one.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Great thanks for letting us know! Have you seen the rest of our Laws of Light series? Check it out here: kzbin.info/aero/PLuReQyMP8EfpPyI0WkAKWWfrajt9eO9Fp

[@RayValdezPhotography]

You know last week I was looking for a video like this. FINALLY!

[@TheSlantedLens]

AWESOME! We are so glad that you found this video useful. Let us know if there's any other videos you've been looking for!

[@RayValdezPhotography]

@@TheSlantedLens A video about gels. Gridded, bare, in softboxes, and on background and backdrops. Then of course on skin.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Really good video

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you think so! Hope you can apply some good stuff. You would like our Laws of Light series.

[@BROOKLYNPOETZ]

This was video was a godsend. Thank you!

[@TheSunnySuttons]

You mentioned in the video that a large softbox gives more wrap into the shadow side of the face, my question is, is the amount of wrap affected if you add a grid? Great video, thanks sharing. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheSlantedLens]

Yes, the grid narrows down the width of the light. Does that make sense?

[@TheSunnySuttons]

@@TheSlantedLens thanks, SUB from me! ❤️👍🏻🔥

[@peterjackhandy]

Thanks for an easily digested demonstration, without all the waffle & frippery that usually accompanies this subject 👍

[@TheSlantedLens]

Man you are making me hungry! Thanks for watching Peter. Which softbox technique do you prefer?

[@gafko]

Thank's for the video. In 5:45 it looks like you had a mistake because the tight photo with the title "small softbox" look like it tooks with a large softbox ( less shadows and softer light).

[@fourkings_]

Wonderfully explained. Thank you very much.

[@randygeene9455]

Maybe it is a silly question but, I am not schooled in photography, but do enjoy making memorable images. Does a soft box flash in any way when you push the shutter? Do strobes flash? Backlights?......or are you creating light so that you don’t need a flash or if it does, what flashes? Maybe basic questions but I don’t know. I totally understand how to use light, as I do water colour painting and wildlife photography, and understand light placement etc.....just learning the whole flash, strobe, led thing. Thanks!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Hi Randy, these are great questions. I would recommend you check out my Laws of Light playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLuReQyMP8EfpPyI0WkAKWWfrajt9eO9Fp

[@davenagelphoto]

I had flash back of you studio in the brewery , watching this. Great job!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Haha, definitely a throwback. Thanks Dave!

[@JetsunMusique]

Amazing video, thank you!!! Very informative and to the point!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@Jonah1219]

Terrific guidance, thank you!

[@TheSlantedLens]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@TroyHallBear]

Would you make another video showing the difference in using the savage 43" umbrella softbox instead of square interfits( 24 & 36 )?

[@TheSlantedLens]

We will keep that in mind for future videos! Thanks for your suggestion :)

[@raynoldpieterse5638]

Thanks for the advice I'm looking for more of your videos

[@TheSlantedLens]

You might like more of our Laws of Light series: kzbin.infosearch?view_as=subscriber&query=laws+of+light

[@aminahawaan]

Omg so precise ❤. Really helpful

[@SnapperNik8]

Fantastic video and beautifully explained thank you. Can I ask is there any difference in the quality of the light between high end strobes and for example the Neewer model I have? I can never seem to get that cinematic feel that these videos always produce. I appreciate post processing is a big factor but the quality of your light visible I the video was beautiful.

[@TheSlantedLens]

The color on cheeper strobes can vary. The largest challenge for strobe users is to get soft enough light. Large soft boxes look great.

[@donschiffer3578]

Thank you Jay definitely found this useful! Appreciate your instruction 👍👍

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks Don for watching our videos!

[@somdov]

Never seen this channel but damn this was just a fantastic video I had to actually unslouch in my chair and lean forward to comment.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Good to hear we are helping your posture!

[@mellymel9892]

Great video! Just what I needed & tell the model to get some rest lol

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you found it helpful. I bet she got up before the sun to get ready for the shoot.

[@lordtherapeutics]

Absolutely fantastic - thank you.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Our pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DanielSRosehill]

Amazingly helpful - thank you!

[@TheSlantedLens]

You are welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@donlittleton5322]

Awesome info on softbox lighting.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you like it! Hope you learned some good tips!

[@thalegacy6]

2 minutes in and I'm loving this!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@huldraadventures6645]

Very easy to learn from this video

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for the feedback!

[@joep3525]

Nicely done, very informative.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thank you for the compliment and thanks for watching!

[@doctorsmith]

Hi Jay great video. Hey any tips on lightening up those lower eyelids? Would that just be lowering the height of the soft box possibly? I tend to film when I’m tired and and just trying to come up with ways to not look as tired on film if that makes sense:)

[@TheSlantedLens]

Putting a fill card below the person, like in their lap and angle up toward the face will help with those underneath shadows.

[@aloneinthechronosphere8942]

Really informative, great video

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@DrippyVisuals]

Thank you for making this video it is very informative

[@TheSlantedLens]

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[@cristiaanamariesaint4458]

A super informative video thankyou :) I need a SUPER SUPER SOFT DREAMY light for my online Yoga classes against a dark rich Red Caliente background with Ink Black matt floors. Id like to have the walls and the floor remain darker and the soft light on my face and body. I love what you are doing here in this video! I just bought the Neewer 770 watt Softbox and find it super harsh light that gives hotspots on your face, Im super disappointed! What is an inexpensive and beautiful light source / bulb / box or combination that you would recommend I try to put to practice?

[@TheSlantedLens]

A 24" beauty dish by Westcott. bhpho.to/3m4e6Pc

[@cristiaanamariesaint4458]

@@TheSlantedLens Thanks so much! Since lighting tech is so new to me...which light source would you use with the Beauty Dish?

[@eddieteabagify]

@@cristiaanamariesaint4458 the same spurce you have. U have to turn the power down to maybe 5% or 10%.

[@miketalife]

This was so helpful. Thank you my friend.

[@kevinqueen6246]

When a photographer finds a setup that works for them is it okay if they shoot that with every single client, does this define his or her style, or is style something else?

[@MrJueKa]

even a professional photographer doesn`t have to invent the wheel new every shooting, so, I think it`s ok as long as his clients want him exactly for this "style" because they like it or they don`t care at all because they only want to get a good looking photo which is different from their smartphone selfies...ok, I would call all this a "marketing" style - but on the other side a "creative" photographic "style" should be something which makes a photographer visible different from all the rest...ok, that`s the most difficult part of photography ever, this has more to do with art, creativity and an open mind - one example: there are many pros who can take realy good looking pictures with one ore more speedlights in nearly every situation, but for me there`s only one photographer whose photos I would recognize immediately because for me he`s the Godfather of multiple speedlight photography and that`s what I call a "personal style", for me that`s Joe Mcnally

[@peterkaltoft8032]

Thanks for the instructions, really helpful! And of course already subscribed to your channel 😉

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks so much Peter! Happy to have you in the TSL community!

[@KTM333]

I didn't see you taking any pictures so I'm not sure if that's a strobe and the light we see is the modeling light or it's continuous light? Re: I'm using flashpoint strobes but it's difficult to shape the light with just the modeling lights. So it's constant chimping

[@Valentiono87]

Thank you very much! ! Very useful, professionaly deliverd to the audience as usual with your lessons, thank you Master! P.s. Tennis balls at the end of tripods! 😎🥳 P.s. beautiful girl🥰

[@TheSlantedLens]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamiseghaou1358]

Hello there. I want to buy a soft box for makeup artistry. Which soft box should I buy? A small or large one ?

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

This fellow is a *pro* .

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your comment!

[@richardpellis]

What do you use as a monitor? To be able to how the lighting/shot looks and not be behind the camera.

[@TheSlantedLens]

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[@ritapaberza6873]

Hi there! I am planning to buy softbox for taking photos in small home studio. I make clothes and sell them online, I want my photos to look just little more professional& with better light.. I am stuck with how powerful light bulbs do I need? I see a lot 700w and more, but that seems to bright for small space? Is 135w going to be enought? Any advice will be much appreciated, thank you!

[@TheSlantedLens]

The reality is 135 watt light bulb is not powerful enough and 700 watt will be too hot for a softbox. You need to find and LED or a small strobe.

[@TheSlantedLens]

You might find our videos on setting up a home studio helpful: kzbin.infosearch?view_as=subscriber&query=home%20studio

[@JCULLI]

This helped me so much, thank you

[@TheSlantedLens]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@sfeigh]

Good presentation. Thanks.

[@TheSlantedLens]

You are welcome. Glad you liked it!

[@FASTTRACK2ENGLISH]

Effectively explained by showing!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful!

[@VancouverChannel]

Another Masterpiece

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks for watching Johnny! Keep on clickin!

[@Caiogasp]

Great review mate!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@Caiogasp]

@@TheSlantedLens also just wondering if you could help me. I'm preparing a better gear for my youtube videos with a better camera, mic and a light + Softbox. The idea is to have a softbox on a 45" angle to the camera to give me a nice light in one side and shadow in the other. I want to use the grid to minimize light from going to the background as I will have different lights there. I'm only being able to find round softboxes from 80cm and up. I'm recording in a very small space in my bedroom, so the softbox will be close to me as I don't have much room. In this case, do you think a 80cm round softbox is too big or in a good size? I can't get a smaller one, it has to be 80cm or over. Will this work fine to me? Thanks a lot.

[@mverick160]

Interesting concepts. For me, I prefer contrast. A big mod is great for things. Base exposure. Then a tight contrasty light on the impact/model, to make them stand out. Soft light is wonderful but it makes the model/impact blend in. I want the model/impact to stand out.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Great point, you should always pick your lighting to fit what your objective is for the shoot!

[@anthonywinters7603]

dang bubbles from trailer park boys knows his photography, good stuff.

[@TheSlantedLens]

LOL. Thanks for watching and keep on clickin'!

[@thea-listtv312]

OH THIS IS GOOD. THANKS. GORGEOUS MODEL TOO,WISH SHED SMILE MORE, FABULOUS GAP. WILL LOOKUP HERE SOME MORE

[@cottojn]

Jay P. Does these rules also apply to LED light such as the rotolight neo 3 w/ small rotolight soft box? @jaypmorgan

[@TheSlantedLens]

Yes. The same rules apply. The light will be harsher because it is a smaller source. So use some diffusion.

[@heliapirza6958]

Hey! I'm staring my own KZbin channel for makeup tutorials, but I'm completely stuck on lighting. What do you think I should purchase to create that soft, bright look with no shadows? Thanks so much!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Great! That's exciting, welcome to the creator community. We made a video on how to light for a vlog that would be perfect for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXSnc2SLq7xoldU You don't have to use a ring light to use these techniques

[@pablopavlovich]

Great video thanks for the info !

[@TheSlantedLens]

You're welcome! what kind of softbox lighting do you prefer?

[@cottojn]

Excellent video

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!

[@champojm]

this is very helpfula and I love this channel.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Happy to hear that. Thanks for your comment!

[@tjmanou6422]

Shes a beautiful alien... AD THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO, Not many talk about lights.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Check out our previous video on lights if you enjoyed this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIHJeWaDYpJlaJY

[@sumobo7108]

1:48 I like this setupjust personal preference.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks for sharing your opinion. Keep on clickin!

[@gluteusmaximus7608]

So a small softbox further away will be as soft as a large one close up?

[@TheSlantedLens]

No, a small box far away will be the same as a large box far away. They become single point light sources as you move them away from the subject matter.