LIGHTING TUTORIAL: How to Mix LED Lighting and Off Camera Flash

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[@a.jerrells8736]

Manny, you’re such an awesome teacher. It’s your gift. Thank you brother. God bless you, your business and your family. 👍🏼 ~Aaron

[@Mr_manno_official]

Manny Ortiz my best favorite photographer

[@Blackriver69]

Sorry, not trying to be a "know it all" but hey... I've been doing this since I was 16 and I'm 53... but you can also use Neutral Density Gels to weaken a light. Just like ND's the come on a filter but in the form of a color gel. They usually come in just about any "stop" power you need and are dirt cheap. I use them to weaken my strobes when I can't turn them down enough.

[@NatesEscape]

You can also move the light source further away, quicker and easier

[@davidkhoo4368]

@@NatesEscape moving the light further from the subject could make the light harsher and less pleasant though

[@nils1749]

That‘s really helpful! Thank you I was looking exactly for some confirmation that I can do that.

[@Blackriver69]

@@NatesEscape Nate... moving the light farther changes the softness of the light not just the intensity.

[@bobbygindenver7208]

It doesn't get any better that what you give us time and time again thank you for that, your channel is my go to for lighting as well as all things photography good job brother.

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

🔥 shots, Manny. Excellent tips and tricks too! Thanks for this video !

[@sharonvetalice1370]

Manny, this was a great tutorial! I have been practicing using LED lighting and OCF together, and this brought it all together for me. Thank you!

[@FrenHorn14]

Such a Great teacher!!👌🏽

[@Bnaphotoz]

Always with the killer tips

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Your work is great... Awesome video

[@shashankraghuvanshi8637]

Bro you are theeee best❤❤

[@JoseAnayaTV]

Another great video Manny! Thank you. You guys should do a Meet N Greet when you're in San Freancisco, give us fans in Cali a chance to meet you Manny. Like a photo-walk or something.

[@courage4224]

Early to comment for once n I just wanna say thank you for all your videos it’s really helping with my photography journey

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I dont like watching your videos anymore, you make me wana buy more stuff lol 😂. Love the content

[@dje_photography1130]

hi manny i am french and you are one of the youtubers favorite photographer with pierre t lambert you both made superb video and a magnificent work👌📸

[@alexcociobanu3979]

Great artist!

[@MikeBSalazar]

I haven’t thought to use this kind of combo of a speedlite and LED. Time for me to try this out. Thanks for the tutorial Manny! Love the vibes you guys give! Keep it up!

[@klikkshotit1464]

You are always the best Wish oneday i will be gifted any of your old accessories 🙏🏻

[@MarvellousVisuals]

😂 the banter between you both... Please Manny, Diana, don't ever change haha!

They separate

[@matthewappleby8272]

Great video of how-to combo LED with Flash, Gavin Hoey also did one of these videos about six months ago, and it was interesting to compare your advice to his. He used more camera settings, white balance adjustments and 200w strobes. I've got a Nanlite 60c and I find this can overpower the AD400 Pro's I've got if I max out the LED and put the 400s on lowest setting. I also found it helpful to have a smaller softbox for the 400s and play with the angles a lot more (honestly it is easier to just use my 4 other LED lights than try to mix, but interesting to know how to do it).

[@Menosfilms]

I just got the Godox Vl150 & Godox VSA 19-K so I’m gonna try this out!

[@Tsitris46]

Thank you two! Awesome as always! 🔥 #powercouple #beardgang

[@bengigonzalez]

Diana is so savage at the end!! 😂

[@cpnoboat7659]

Great tutorial, thanks, Manny! Although, I'd prefer a polite model

[@grand-georgeproductions3857]

Hey Manny. Love the photography work you put out. Please what size measurements is this background setup ?

[@jaimebecerrachannel]

Excelente tutorial. Con una pizca de humor. Bonita pareja.

[@tinojax]

thanks🥂💥

[@TheAntoniow32]

I nice bro💯💯💪🏼

[@KofiMinta]

Hey Manny, I’m looking at your 7’ umbrella and was about to order one for myself because I like how soft and even the lighting is, though I have two questions 1. Does the 7’ westcott umbrella come with the diffuser? The photos on BH isn’t showing so 2. I remember you talking about how much you love your HUGE parabolic softbox and made a video about you using it more in the studio. Which one do you prefer more? The umbrella or softbox? (Also money isn’t a concern) I love how you do your studio photoshoots and want to get better in mine as well when I take photos with my clients

[@aristothethrone9032]

first, watch-through is for info. The second watch-through is for humor. the third watch-through is to study the composition of the shots.

[@thejamfam_]

Do a meet up in SF!!

[@Bigricky06]

I have a neewer 150w and a godox AD400 pro. So, I'll give it a try to see how it goes

[@primotehcko905]

Ay coño Manny, she is going to rip your head off!!! LOL.... thank you for the video, getting ready for the lights setup!

[@adden2242]

Diana too damn gorgeous.. I miss the outdoor portrait shoots btw the indoor not much, I cant afford making a studio for myself.

[@kefkapalazzo1]

You can rent one by the hour every once in a while

[@koolhand12]

Manny, what are those expandable softbox mounta/devices? I need those...

[@RemiManWithVan]

Thanks for a good mood with the funny backstage talks and pleasure and useful to look at yours videos

[@TeamProductsOnline]

I can now use those neon lights with my Speedlite

[@OGBURNA]

BRO DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO OF EVERYTHING THAT YOU HAVE IN YOU STUDIO SET UP AND ACCESSORIES. I WANT A STUDIO JUST LIKE YOURS

[@bennbellafans7127]

Am an upcoming photographer and am using in canon 60D with 70-200 mm and 50 mm sigmas , and my question is do you think is good camera to start with?? , and how can I get good looking pictures?? Thank you.

[@justforfunphotography01]

How big is that studio Manny? Im thinking of building one.

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do you have a video on how you hung your lights!!!!!

[@ilja4420]

Manny you are really hacker! For kindergarten photographers :)

[@cecilsharps]

lots of ways to solve that problem. kill all the ambient. that flash is going to fire regardless of the shutter speed. it doesn't care how fast your shutter is. It will allways be the same result. That constant light source. It cares about your shutter speed. You'd be surprised how much love that 60 watts gives you at 1/30th or 1/15th a second. No moving your kit required. Time is on your side when you use your phone as a remote trigger. look at it like painting. the paint from the strobe is thrown on your canvas at 1/8000th of a second. the paint from the leds is thrown at your canvas at a much more leisurely pace. usually at 1/8th a second for me. loved your content over the years. hope this helps your creative thoughts. your vids helped mine.

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Any shoots in SF?

[@silverdoggg]

Wow, and here I thought I was addicted to gear lol.

[@binaryinfections]

Just found this that answered my question lol

[@janlouiselandrito7180]

60 watts led?? in a big modifier!! so i can buy the nanlite forza 60b cause that setup shows me that i can shoot with 60w led

[@Neopulse00]

5:55 - They'll ban you for anything correct Manny. Very good reason to use Square.

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Favorable genetics.

[@dsamh]

Chun Li over there.

[@Rorykeith1]

Be careful in San Francisco. I'm a native of the City keep your head on as Swivel these fools crazy jacking Photographers doing location photoshoots and snatch and grabbing from cars. Keep it discrete when shooting. Just a heads up.

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Those who knows know😢😢

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That hair style though....

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Are you suffering from boredom or burnout?