Lighting Tutorial: BASIC Things you need to know to start your OFF CAMERA FLASH Journey w/BTS

[@9868771803]

THE BEST video I have ever seen explaining the concepts of off-camera flash.

[@xhibitplus]

Me too

[@scottjohnnyhelgemoaune2951]

Didn’t know I would get so hooked to a PowerPoint presentasion. Knowledge and inspiration went from 25% to 100%!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kinhho8402]

@@JiggieAlejandrino aperture control flash exposure if flash in manual only right jiggie? Thanks

[@ashmahmood985]

I've never seen a guy so creative wow

[@yanafridabinaev]

I have been photographing for a few years, had exhibitions, watched online courses and videos but nothing gave me so much clarity as your videos. And also, I really hated flash photography until this video here! I followed you on IG as well, learning a lot from you even though we have very different styles!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

That’s great to Hear! :)

[@patvachon9683]

You are becoming one of my new favorite KZbinrs. Love your creativity!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@angelagreenlee878]

This is, by far, the most understandable off-camera flash video I’ve seen. Thank you!!!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@fintonmainz7845]

Possibly the best KZbin video on the subject

[@Jwitherow1964]

Thanks!

[@richardmendoza4389]

VERY useful! Now that you explained that the shutter speed controls the ambient light, & the aperture controls the flash, I bet I will have more successful off-camera flash images, & will also succeed with experimental ideas. Also helpful: all the properly exposed vs flash examples. Thank you for this video! Salute!

[@gmarmaduraexotics]

Your timeline around 1120 you mentioned your assistant took the picture, and you preferred your pic. I Myself choose his as it more of non common photo, and you can crop in if needed. Your chosen pic doesn't really set a tone other than just a standard picture, with the shadows directly behind them. However both images are cool. Thanks for your provided info.

[@tambabenjamin6446]

Thank you for this. After watching tons of videos and spent money on tutorials, this is by far the best, and easy to understand, breakdown of flash photography. Thank you!!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rodelbayon3899]

salamat Master for this rich School of Thought

[@knnthcv]

I just learned more from you in 19 mins...2 years of trying to get simple explanations ...Much respect and more like this please..

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@atalbahri]

excellent video, you took up the topics that most of us beginner photogrpaher face. Thanks for you effort!

[@oscarbaile6941]

This video clearly explained about flash photography. You are a good teacher.

[@QueenChatty1]

I would love to have seen the photo's before the post processing was done. I am sure tweaks were made and that is a lot of work to get just so. Amazing photographer!

[@ralphcedricbasco278]

I wanted to know more about flash photography because I don't really know much about flash photography. This video is so useful!!!! Thank you!!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome!

[@luannestone6815]

The best tutorial I've seen on OCF. Thanks!

[@TeddyCavachon]

I learned off camera flash lighting from Monte Zucker, the photographer / teacher who introduced it to wedding coverage back when it switched to color prints and photographers discovered the flash on camera techniques they had used when shooting B&W couldn’t record a full range of detail in black suits and white dress at the same time. Studio photographer had solved the color print range problem by starting with neutral centered fill over the camera, or bounced off a white wall behind the camera to duplicate natural skylight fill with power adjusted until detail was recorded in the shadows at the desired aperture for DOF. Then to expose the highlights correctly on the shorter range color prints a Key light was added on top of the Fill, usually placed 45° to nose of subject for ideal 3D modeling of the nose and the creation of a ‘Mask” of highlights on forehead, eyes, cheeks, mouth and chin. What Monte did was mount a Graflex electronic flash 16” over the lens of the camera using a custom bracket he had made for his TLR Rolleiflex 2.8 with a second identical flash mounted on a modified medical IV pole which had a compact, stable cast steel base with casters, triggered optically by a simple Wein photocell trigger - all high tech back in the late 1960s. Exposure and light ratio were controlled by applying the inverse square law, shooting from 16, 11, 8 or 5.6 feet with Fill at that distance with the off camera flash places at 11, 8, 5.6 or 4 ft, respectively to keep it 2x brighter than the fill. Our baseline aperture was f/8 @ 11ft shooting distance, changing to f/11 @ 8ft and f/16 @ 5.6 and f/8 if moving out to 16 ft for a wide shot. What made it simple and so effective at capturing the full range of detail was always having foundational fill for the shadow on the camera over the lens on the bracket. My career took me behind the camera reproducing photos at the National Geographic the managing offset printing of magazines commercially and at a USIA printing center in Manila Philippines in a 29 year Foreign Service career but for my personal work I continued to use and teach that same two-flash Key / Fill approach, with digital camera since 2000 using a Stroboframe Camera-flip bracket, first with Vivitar and then in 2004 Canon ETTL flashes. Outdoors in sunlight with my Canon ETTL-II flashes I keep the A:B / Fill:Key ratio set to 1:2 which will record a full range of detail, using the sun as rim-light, Group A fill on bracket on camera and Group B Key on stand. After adjusting aperture for desired DOF and shutter and ISO to keep sunlit whites 1/3 below clipping in the playback all that is needed is an FEC adjustment to expose the front of a white dress or shirt in the shade of the sunlight 1/3 stop below the sunlit whites and 2/3 stop below clipping.

[@siulsomar17]

So many tips and tricks I have learned from this video . Many thanks to you for sharing !!

[@spicycandor6516]

I just bought my first flash and this has shown me so much

[@inakiizetavidaller3287]

Wow, thanks so much for your video. I really love your work. Congratulations.

[@hotbrakepads]

Bravo! Very nice flash technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you liked it!

[@JoshKennedy81]

Thank you again, I watch this over and over again to improve my off camera flash improvements

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@zfrancisdumas]

Wow, thanks for the great video. I will come back to this video a few time.

[@gdb2db]

Love your photos, and tutorial. Thank you.

[@apamacam4838]

One of the best tutorials about flash on youtube ! kudos to you for sharing.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you :)

[@jeremyn6726]

Wow, truly stunning imagery. Thank you so much. This is exactly the type of video I love. The before and after with explanation of settings really helps close the disconnect between how my "properly exposed" (aka boring) looking pics look and how other photographers are able to create such impressive dramatic art. Please continue these videos. You are awesome

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re most welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video, there’s more in the channel :)

[@NickyRoads]

And just like that I understand how useful a flash can be

[@JeffreyJDavis]

Wide range of examples and love the BTS on each shot and settings overlaid. Very useful

[@paolo.oribiana]

Hi Sir Jiggie! Watching this video in 2023! As new photographer, this inspires me so much to do better and experiment with out craft! Thank you for a timeless and classic tutorial. More power po! ❤

[@abhinavjoshua]

I think this is one of the best simple explanation of off camera flash photography. Hats off Sir!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks :)

[@davemorse8511]

Thanks very much, really enjoyed this, great photos. Cheers Dave.🌅

[@mickygoz83]

Very good video, it is specific, going into the details and bring your experience, i learn much from it, thank you!

[@mjcz5853]

Changes in aperture effect both flash and ambient as well. Great video.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you

[@shyamsongadwala7532]

I have ever seen explaining the concepts of off-camera flash thanks

[@sinequa_non]

Such a superb explanation for a semi-professional like me - gratitude.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@KissMeImGeruvian]

Thank you SO MUCH. I'm a photography student whose studio/lighting classes were ruined by COVID. This was such a huge help!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad to hear that

[@artursandwich1974]

Loved the photos. I think it may be the best video on the subject I've seen so far. Good job. Plus: I'm really impressed with the light control in the video recording; so many photographers (who shoot amazing pictures) have weird lighting in their video narrations - you're in full control of it. Wonderful.

[@ummikalsoom7]

Now I am thinking to learn and making notes in right order as all these informations are worth to save .

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

:)

[@paradesos]

This is one of the best tutorials about using flash.great thanks

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

🙏

[@DavyEnglish]

Your photos are fantastic, thank you

[@adamproulx6919]

What’s great teacher. Very informative and great conveyance of these concepts.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you think so!

[@RameshBabu-gn5dm]

Excellent definition. Weldon jiggie.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks

[@Jwitherow1964]

These are some of your best work, your one of the best. Yahoo from GEORGIA thanks

[@RoseyLand]

Awesome! You’re great at breaking the essentials and sharing recipes - thanks !

[@209lapko]

Absolutely a brilliant video ❤ thank you, really appreciated

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sledgewithcr8tiveeyes]

This was amazing to watch. I am finally ready to attempt off-camera flash use.

[@rasakabayomi7832]

Dis is amazing 💯 nd mind blowing ' thk u for sharing ur knowledge 👍

[@c2mmusic720]

Im a newbie here sir but Im learning a lot from your channel sir🤩🤩🤩🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Triplebuc50]

Beautiful Creative Portraits

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks

[@tomowens7499]

wow, thank you! fantastic video!

[@frederickthephotographer6315]

Hello, loved this video! Some of the shots like the last one you didn't show the light placement. Also some of the shots you didn't show the camera settings. I know our setting would be different for each adventure but it's nice to know what setting you used for each. I heard you say it but it's better for us if we see it. I concluded with a thumbs up!

[@aceentertainmnt9249]

wow, amazing shots and video.

[@irajnaghash]

Wonderful education and fantastic way of lecturing. I have learned a lot. Thank you

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@Jwitherow1964]

These. Are some amazing shots I am learning every void I was able to take my A1 out by the pool today with my gm135 and a magmod spear it was a bright day you make it look so easy I have a long way to go.but I am learning every time I try,thank you for taking the time to explain step by step and remembering we all mostly learning

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Let me know when you’re ready to take the one on one class :)

[@Jwitherow1964]

@@JiggieAlejandrino soon as I find time I would love this more than you know, so I can put all this gear to good use I am heavy invested in Sony

[@Jwitherow1964]

@@JiggieAlejandrino when is a good time and we’re do we start

[@studio7953]

super teaching , really very very simple and lot of things learned thank you

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@juanversion3922]

This is valuable knowledge.. like a real photography course

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you think so!

[@takeastance1019]

Thanks Jiggy!! Great video!! I just started planing on using off camera flash… I bought 4 used YN600 flashes and one Godex ad200 with no instructions??!! This video is very helpful.

[@jonjon1217]

What an absolutely wonderful video! Thank you for posting

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re most welcome

[@Adelaiiide]

Man those shots with the light inside the car and inside the phone cabin, so gorgeous! I learned so much with this video, I can't wait to try it out! Thank you so much!!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re most welcome

[@damluar]

When you say you used EV +1, what mode you were in? You mentioned earlier that you shoot mostly in manual mode, not sure if exposure compensation is applicable in this mode.

[@sandeshuniversal]

Thanks you Sir for the explanation.

[@studioprairie]

Wow, that was wild! Thanks for sharing!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you enjoyed

[@junglersurvivor8808]

In this video now I can shoot without higher shutter speed it is proper aperture for more darker thank you very much sir

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@cthatcher]

Absolutely stunning work! 🤩✨ quite the inspiration to learn how to work with flash.

[@philipkeys3638]

Some excellent images and a fantastic tutorial of how you produced them .... Thank You 😊

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome :)

[@stevenclosson3361]

Great video! I learned alot, thanks for sharing the knowledge! 🙏

[@ArcanePath360]

Putting the flash inside their umbrella was genius. Not something you would think of, but you should, because that is where flashes normally live, lol.

[@nicolasmango290]

Amazing video. From start to finish. And your sunset pics are amazing. Respect.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks

[@Melissajconwellphotograp-ur7uv]

Jiggie, I am completely new to this. With all of your flashes, how are you setting the flashes to go off? Or is it a continuous light?

[@Fsquared21]

an hour of watching your videos here totally worth it, thank you so much,Kabayan! I have learned a lot in Flash photography!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome!

[@AmithPrasanna]

Highly recommended your contents to anyone who would like to follow photography as professional, hobby, part timers or any other. Valuable content. Keep your good work. 🤗

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks for that!

[@victormultanen1981]

I enjoy your studio layout.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😁

[@Joh146]

Wow, I'm impressed. You are really an artist. I'm only a hobby photographer, but I see the big difference in using a flash, so I want to try this in my small world of photography. Many thanks.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful

[@actionMed87]

Perfect video, amazing photos!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thanks :)

[@ssuryakanta1]

I would say this is the best video ever found in you tube .So inspiring & your explaining skill is so understandable. Thank you so much for your valuable tips. M looking forward to see more.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you enjoyed the video, there are a lot more in the channel

[@MsRen0]

What a great tutorial. I am definitely returning to this one often.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Please do!

[@juliogarcia8384]

Tks for all Information. Great video.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad it was helpful!

[@liauchungren848]

Your pictures shot in the Philippines are beautiful.

[@slaidaniel628]

Thanks a lot bro 🤠😎! Very accurate information!

[@natetheartist9]

Thank you for educating my goals..

[@bimblette]

Thank you so much for the very simple explanations, and for sharing your knowledge. This is Gold!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheCameron090691]

Love how you explained the concepts for off-camera flash. Great shots!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Thank you

[@manoharmgr8235]

வீடியோ மிகவும் பயனுள்ளதாக இருந்தது மிக்க நன்றி 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 இரா.மனோகர் சென்னை . Very useful video sir, I learned lot from it, looking forward more videos like this keep it up good work, thanks a lot sir big thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 R.MANOHAR Chennai.

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You're most welcome, glad you are enjoying the channel

[@arnelinsilada]

Thank you, for sharing some ideas Godbless

[@brindhad7787]

Clear explanation..Thank you so much!! Love from Tamilnadu ,India❤

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beturshreyamsa]

My favourite youtuber ☺

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Fantastic to hear that :)

[@carlotimbangphotographyfil4246]

Thankyousomuch sir jiggie andami ko pong natututunan sainyo😊😊😊 sana po araw araw meron kayong upload😍😍😍 more power sir😊

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Who knows! Might just happen because of the quarantine! :)

[@louiennieltinio6738]

Another quality content! You spoil us sir jiggie. hehehe learned new photography knowledge again. Thank you sir jiggie!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Let’s hope I don’t run out of things to say! Hahaha

[@LaughterSmith]

How do you decide your white balance when it comes to photography ?

[@subhampatnaik3983]

Very informative......this a kind of video we want ......

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

😁

[@oosteveo315]

Best video i have seen on flash. And I've seen MONTHS WORTH of flash content lol

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Glad you liked it

[@gideonlouistranas8041]

Been using my off cam flash for awhile and this tutorial really helped me alot in using my flash properly. I a beginner photographer here., More videos to come sir☺️

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Check out the rest of the videos in the channel :)

[@pitikeli8679]

Grabe ang galing mo po.❣️

[@halemlucernas7089]

thanks sir. i really love this tutorial

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcomr

[@marcialdc21]

Hi Sir Jiggie ! Thank you sharing your knowledge, You fuel my passion in Photography. Everytime I see your amazing shots, I whistled and woooww!. Continue to upload more tutorials. It is a BIG help for us as a Beginner. I'm using sony mirrorless crop sensor specifically a6300. maybe you can use lower specs of cams like this and teach us for the settings.Hehehe. We are willing to wait for it. Thanks and God Bless!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Soon :)

[@maviemunoz5606]

@@JiggieAlejandrino, yes crop sensor vid please :)

[@skillcubator1]

Hello Jiggie, Thanks for making this awesome video. I have two questions: (1) You mentioned that you used EV to change the exposure in manual mode. My understanding is that EV is only applicable in any of the semi-automatic or fully-automatic modes. For example: If I am shooting in A, S or P mode, and want to override camera meter recommended settings, in that case I can either go + or - on the EV. But if I am on fully manual mode, I have to change all the variables like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, WB etc. (2) What's the purpose of high-sync speed? I look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks & Regards, Chetan Mehta

[@dbzamora]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing Jiggie! Stay safe!

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

You’re welcome

[@108manik]

Lovely descriptions with beautiful and varied example. Perhaps u may think of pls providing a table of all different settings in divergent situations

[@JiggieAlejandrino]

Noted