Team Lighting Indoors

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[@MiguelRamos-xs7un]

I was surprised with the distance of the back strobes. Thought they would be just outside frame next to the red cushions of the net. Thanks for that side view.

[@MattHernandez]

No problem thanks for watching!

[@RyanCaptureMedia]

Matt, all that love for Polar Pro and no affiliate links? Come on bro! Let's get you PAID!! The least we can do for all the great content to contribute to our niche. Love it and thank you!

[@MattHernandez]

Hahahaha thank you! I’ll email them and see what they say.

[@Erichmiller99]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I ran a similar setup minus the filter for a high school volleyball team last week. I always learn something from watching your videos to help level up my own work, let alone allowing me to do stuff nobody in my immediate area that nobody else is doing! As always I can't wait for the next one! Cheers!

[@MattHernandez]

Man that’s awesome! I’m so glad I could help. Keep up the good work!

[@Jontheinternet]

You're amazing and appreciated. Especially your willingness to answer questions. You've helped us all a lot. And helped the students and athletes whose photos we take

[@MattHernandez]

Thank you for your support and taking the time to say that!

[@EliInfante]

Great stuff Matt!

[@MattHernandez]

Thanks brother!

[@adventurealways]

The other day I was shooting for some friends and thought to myself "always start from the back forwards" MH you da goat!

[@MattHernandez]

Hahahaha that’s awesome thank you!

[@wynnraymond5126]

One of the most helpful videos ever! Thanks for showing the behind the scenes!!!!

[@MattHernandez]

You are so welcome!

[@KathleenGregory]

This is so helpful Matt. Thank you so much!

[@MattHernandez]

You are very welcome! Thank YOU for the support.

[@DJCENTIF1]

Matt, thank you very much for sharing this video. I know there are other people out there who do shorts but yours was extensive and thorough. I’ve always wondered how they create those blue streaks now I know I can’t thank you enough for your expertise and your time to help those of us, who are always learning you are the best and I say that in all honesty keep up the great work and thank you for sharing

[@MattHernandez]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for all your feedback and support! I love doing it and love hearing it does actually help people.

[@OD_88]

This video is BEST what I need now. Thank you Sooooooo much

[@MattHernandez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Reaper-sg6lu]

This is great Matt thanks for sharing an in-depth behind the scenes look. Very valuable.

[@MattHernandez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SportsDadPhotography-xq2qi]

Great stuff! Thank you!

[@MattHernandez]

Very welcome!

[@davidericksonmedia]

5 step rule has been amazing! lol

[@MattHernandez]

That’s awesome!

[@billjohnson3323]

Great Vid and information. Love to see the outdoor version, too.

[@MattHernandez]

I’ll make a note of that thank you!

[@AbbyTeachingAfar]

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you! Where can I find the outdoor video?

[@MattHernandez]

I have one on Patreon! I will be filming a class soon as well.

[@bquinn722]

I learn so much from your videos Matt! Thanks for taking the time to do this and answering my questions. Had two quick questions. 1) How do you decide when to use an umbrella vs a soft box? 2) Neat top on the rod angle for where the light needs to be. Any tips on the angle of a soft box or just need to take a pic to ensure the light is pointed at the right angle?

[@MattHernandez]

If test it to see but you can usually tell from a side view. I don’t use soft boxes because they don’t get a big of a spread.

[@MattHernandez]

Glad they have helped!

[@kentfaithwendyzeng]

Great video!

[@MattHernandez]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joeclaymore]

Loved this. Thanks for sharing and I'm getting an order in for those filters!

[@MattHernandez]

That’s great. You’ll love them!

[@ClarkSandersPhotography]

Good stuff once again man! Next team shoot indoors, I'm busting out my long throw reflectors in the back!

[@MattHernandez]

Get after it Clark! 👊🏽

[@martinramirez-ij9lh]

Hi Matt, thanks share yours experience, I just think if you consider to do in Spanish video, I believe a lot Spanish followers be happy to see yours videos. Thanks

[@MattHernandez]

I’d love to, but unfortunately I don’t speak Spanish haha. Sorry!

[@JuJuGrafiks]

Great content as always - love the rod tip! Did I hear you say you're focusing on the back row? I always focus on the front center of groups because focus typically falls backwards...just curious. And did you share the filter link?

[@MattHernandez]

Yeah I guess I did say it backwards. There’s about 1/3 in the acceptable focus area in front of and 2/3 behind your focal point. So I guess really either would be fine with a group photo like this. Here you go! www.polarpro.com/products/bluemorphic-filter-recon?srsltid=AfmBOopGw2PxLxB_dIyUwRsvyHrAnUEpMy9jymNCu65_LARag_7IjwHZ

[@mmhm007]

Matt's timeliness is exceptional. Get out of my head man! 😅 I'm going to take Volleyball photos in a couple of hours. Probably won't get them that nice but I'll try some of these tips.

[@the-secrettutorials]

Were you able to make use of this light setup?

[@MattHernandez]

Hope it helped!

[@mmhm007]

@@the-secrettutorials So I didn't have two large umbrellas but because I only had 12 girls (6 wide in two rows) I managed with my long strip box turned horizontal and used my other 2 lights for rim lights with focus reflectors. I probably could have done better but I think Matt's guidance was helpful in giving me a vision to shoot for and I liked the rim lights a lot. I think I needed to raise the power of one of them or at least turn it differently. But we were in a mad rush toward the end as open gym started 30 minutes before they told us it would so my 600 watt light ended up being a rim light when it should have been the main light but I had no time between individuals and the team photo so I just turned the strip box and shot my 300w light at full power and it was ok.

[@BenSandoval-b3f]

First off, I love your work and how you explain what you do! Could I pull something similar off with 3 Godox AD400 Pro strobes and two 45" soft boxes ? I am so new to this, but I am running out of money for equipment! Thank you for any feedback

[@MattHernandez]

You can for 1-3 people but probably not for a group unfortunately.

[@MattHernandez]

Thank you!

[@jennacotton2479]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@MattHernandez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@the-secrettutorials]

Love the content lately 🙌🏻

[@MattHernandez]

Thank you I’m definitely trying!

[@CLHJ88]

This was so informative bro. Much appreciated

[@MattHernandez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonycalvo5908]

Thank bro, great info as usual!

[@MattHernandez]

Awesome thank you!

[@BfainProductions]

Well, time to add another fj400 to the kit.. thanks alot 🙃

[@MattHernandez]

Hahahaha no problem!

[@kennypringle4580]

What are your reasons for using reflective umbrellas rather than shoot through? I know the difference, I’m just curious why you chose reflective umbrellas.

[@MattHernandez]

Good question! They give you higher output.

[@kennypringle4580]

@@MattHernandez That is true my friend. For the past 3 years I’ve photographed an indoor karate Dojo team using his 2 34” reflective umbrellas. But I did temporarily consider switching to my 2 43” shoot through umbrellas. Maybe I should go with my 2 43” reflective umbrellas. I know how to place them eliminating shadows. I’ll do it your way, because it works, ……… and you’re a Pittsburgh Steelers fan🕺🏻

[@isoawe1888]

Thanks Matt. What power mist you use? Thanks.

[@MattHernandez]

No problem! The least powerful one I believe.

[@okeefest]

Hi Matt, great video as always. Does the mist filter have any effect on the rim light? Was there any issue cutting out the players without a hair light? Some of the top of some players’ heads seemed to fade into the background.

[@MattHernandez]

It makes any light a little more bright and glow. But it depends on how strong it is. I had someone else cut them out so h don’t really know haha. But if the color is similar between the hair and background it’s usually a little harder.

[@Jontheinternet]

I've been doing no tripod for team photos. Do you recommend using them?

[@MattHernandez]

I do yes. It makes head swaps a lot easier

[@jcontrertx]

Hey Matt! There's some good info here. Just curious, you mentioned you shot at 24 with a 24-70 lens. Do you get wide-angle distortion, and how do you handle it?

[@MattHernandez]

A little but that’s expected. I just leave room on the edges so the subject near the edge aren’t distorted too much.

[@ZPOLLAK]

Matt! Excellent work! Do you ever experience Moire with the Sony and your setups? Did a media day shoot yesterday, struggled with Moire with my Canon R6ii.

[@MattHernandez]

Thank you! No not usually I don’t. Maybe you should switch to Sony 😂

[@ZPOLLAK]

@@MattHernandez I've certainly been eyeing it! Maybe black Friday will help 🤣Thanks for the reply!

[@angiehelton3819]

Is there a way to do a team in a much smaller space? Like 25 kids with about 40 feet of length space and 20 feet wide?

[@MattHernandez]

Yeah just probably can’t use the edge lights

[@faithfitnessandfatherhood]

Where are you located Matt? We actually play McCracken County tomorrow!

[@MattHernandez]

Paducah, KY! Right down the street from the school actually.

[@faithfitnessandfatherhood]

@@MattHernandez awesome brother. I love your content. We live in Bowling Green, so not far away. Unfortunately, we took the first two sets off of McCracken and then dropped the next three! Great team.

[@GodwinKamana-i6l]

Hey Matt in what case should I use deep focus reflector?

[@MattHernandez]

Any time you need a lot of power or to focus a lot of light in one specific area!

[@MikeAnthonyPhotography]

did you shoot these with the new sony a9iii or did you use a older camera since ur using so many flashes and dont wanna play around with the synce timing vs old cameras you just know how to use it with some many flashes ?

[@MattHernandez]

They were all with my A7RV. There’s no need for the a9iii inside in those conditions. Plus I’d rather have a larger file to crop the sides in a little.

[@barbaraminkler4673]

Did you bing a green grass or was that photoshop for the soccer team shot?

[@MattHernandez]

I thought I explained that? It was shot in an indoor facility with turf. I photoshopped out the white lines on the version with the photoshopped sunset behind them. Thanks for watching!

[@mjrinfl]

@MattHernandez Are these the 7 foot standard umbrellas or the 7 foot deep umbrellas?

[@MattHernandez]

Regular I think. I don’t think westcott makes more than one kind this size.

[@mjrinfl]

@@MattHernandez i 100% misunderstood the website. Would you recommend someone by the Mani Ortiz beauty dish first or the 7 umbrellas first?

[@MattHernandez]

@@mjrinfl oh ok. It depends on what you need it for honestly. 7’ would be more for groups or studio. Manny Ortiz is more for anything portrait wise.

[@mjrinfl]

@MattHernandez thank you for the reply my friend. Let's get a Paducah workshop sooonnn pretty please????!

[@BfainProductions]

Also, did you use HSS on these?

[@MattHernandez]

Nope!

[@RawGreySun]

No