Which do you prefer?? I know they both have their applications but I was pleasantly surprised and will use this a lot! Also... sorry for the audio clipping, I was testing some new mic preamps! Back to normal next week :D
@gregorycastillo47993 жыл бұрын
Can you use the lantern soft box in a bigger setting for like lighting up a group of people around a table? Or should I be using more of a directional soft box?
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gregory. It all depends on the look you’re going for to be honest. There’s no reason why you can’t. It spreads more light around in all directions where as the softboxes are a little more directional.
@gregorycastillo47993 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland thank you very much I’ll give it a try
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Let me know how you get on!
@homemade_vancity2 жыл бұрын
Funny this pops up, as I just received my package with a 60W light and the latern diffuser. Bought the kit specifically for that lantern. I used it a few days ago filming an actor's audition and was really impressed with the softness of the light, but at the same time I can see the virtues of the more directional diffuser. I'm shopping now for a 26" (66 cm) grid octagon and a 14" x 36" (36 cm x 90 cm) rectangular diffuser for different applications. I guess in short, love the lantern but it depends on how I need to shape the light in certain shots.
@theweeklyonline4 жыл бұрын
Hang the dome vertically for the 360 spread and proper performance. Imagine it is a fixture attached to your ceiling. I think you will be able to move it further away then also. I have one and it is a wonderful light dispersal tool. If you have the ceiling height.
@svvancouver33073 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooooo much for the patience in showing how to put these together and the detailed light comparison. The lantern is exactly what I need for larger soft even lighting to supplement photograph artwork vs. one sided lighting for creative portraits.
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Ah so glad this helped. Thank YOU for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥 I hope you enjoy
@DatrysiadMedia3 жыл бұрын
I think this is perfect for top down dinning or interview round table shots, what I'm more interested in is using this to bring up the base exposure of the room when you have to use ND to control a window, those are always trick and hard not to make artificial. Can't decide on a 26 or 32 though
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Cool idea. If you have the space go for the larger but nothing wrong with the 26 🙏🏻 thanks for watching
@byronbrimstone51636 ай бұрын
The lantern would be great for a podcast situation with two people facing each other with a table in between. It would then be placed between them as an overhanging and slightly back for better shadow on the opposite side of the face. Remember: you can get "skirts" for lanterns that make them much more directional. You can easily make a "skirt" yourself. That way, you can have the best of both worlds in one solution.
@willa13052 жыл бұрын
I think it really depends on the situation. If I'm doing an interview type video...the lantern would probably be best. But when it's just a vlog...I think having more control over the light with the Parabolic is better. HOWEVER...I know that some lantern soft boxes come with "flaps" to help control the light...I'd be interested to see the controllability with those vs the Parabolic.
@zero2dad6443 жыл бұрын
I can see this lantern style of softbox being good lighting multiple people or subjects. This will be awesome when filming my children playing at home.
@LifeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your intro & your personality. Too funny! Can't wait to see the comparison.
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you! 🤩🙏🏻 I hope it helps! 🎥
@LifeDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland Thanks Sam! Awesome video. I got a lantern softbox with a GVM light purchase and wanted to see how it compared to standard ones. In your video, I like how the lantern light looks. I'm going to checkout your other videos now! 🤗
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Ah that’s amazing! I’m so pleased you like the lantern. I like it too. Thank you for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥 I hope the videos help
@LifeDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland Thanks, Sam! I did not realize how flattering the lighting is with the lantern until I recently switched it out for a small softbox. Massive difference. I am going back to the lantern!😊
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Ah that’s great! Always good to test and see what works best for you 🤩🙏🏻
@Pontcher Жыл бұрын
I just bought a lantern because i want to use more often on weddings and fill ambients with light... But, soon i'll take a dome, for get more options to shape the light
@CYMotorsport2 жыл бұрын
for like 30 minutes i was watching 4:55 wondering wth i was missing hahah then i realized you never showed the actual clip part. I thought the velcro was what was doing that. once i turned my brain on, it really was incredibly easy to put together haha
@griffinholmes12232 ай бұрын
Great video. I think Lanterns, as you said, are great for lighting multiple subjects and just trying to get an even fill across the board. Softboxes diffuse the light just enough while still giving you harsh shadows if that’s what you’re going for.
@Su-ym4mi Жыл бұрын
I like the effect with softbox. Thank you
@bqgin3 жыл бұрын
I like the well lit tv set look so naturally I prefer the lantern softbox. Thank you for highly professional comparison it was very helpful. Just what Ive been looking for :D
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I’m so pleased you enjoyed this video and hopefully it helped. Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@thewhiteroom20322 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam that's exactly what I needed to see. Much appreciated sir!
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! So pleased this helped. Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@dtyusufceylan2 жыл бұрын
Crazy beneficial video Sam , you're great as always dude
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! 🤩🎥🙏🏻 glad this helped! Thanks for watching
@flipnap21122 жыл бұрын
if im lighting an environment for global illumination, lantern. If I need to massage in some shading ill use soft box. usually both together. especially if you want it looking stormy outside. the ol "Twister" trick.
@scoobydoobydoo85884 ай бұрын
Lantern will look nicer with lowest aperture. I also like the fact that it lights the shadow side of your face, where with the dome light, it is totally in dark shadow. Thank you for your comparison video.
@Mike0193Azul2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful comparison 💚
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I’m pleased this helped 🤩🎥🙏🏻
@hedgehogenglish2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sam. I actually prefer the lantern style lighting.
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
It’s nice and soft isn’t it. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥
@JLStreetDoc2 жыл бұрын
I personally like more shadow for a contrasty and dramatic look. But the lantern is nice.
@mrheng5622 жыл бұрын
That China ball diffuser reminds me of my umbrellas. I love the way light wraps and fill up the space. But, it's way too big for my home studio. Great video, and keep going!
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@thestudentcafe3 жыл бұрын
Really good review and pleasing to watch with your natural laid back style. Thanks a lot for the helpful information
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻🤩 I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. Stay tuned for more. All the best 🎥💪🏻
@ArcaneCitrus Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam, I've been looking into something that helps me get a more high key lighting look, I think it's the lantern for me, but we all know I'll get both anyway
@BrianPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Great content as always Sam! I've seen lanterns used to light up rooms in film sets. Definitely great addition for adding a splash of light.
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@maxvcollenburg4 жыл бұрын
Great video Sam! I like the look of the lantern a bit better. It's less dramatic and looks more natural.
@maxvcollenburg4 жыл бұрын
Oh, and I would love to see a comparison with an Aputure Space Light too. Looks like another nice alternative, but I can't find so many reviews/examples on something like that.
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
If I get my hands on one, I’ll let you know! 🙏🏻
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
You’re right. It’s very natural and pleasing. Thanks for watching
@gamezswinger Жыл бұрын
I would use the lantern to increase overall ambient light. The softlight thrown onto surrounding walls reflects back onto the subject, flattening things out.… It's a different look that's for sure.
@ParkerFloris3 жыл бұрын
This was much needed, thank you
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
I hope it helped, Parker. Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@SecdumSociety3 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Learn a lot about the lantern soft box ! I have to admit ... it’s a little hard trying to set it up at first ! But the light is incredible
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Ah you got one?! 🤩 yeah it’s so nice isn’t it. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@TwoSugarsandMilk2012 жыл бұрын
Best video on this I have seen
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you Gavi 🤩 I hope it helps 🙏🏻🎥
@xiaoyangjin26553 жыл бұрын
lantern is always my primal choice. its more natural and much better as all around light source. the parabolic is special for beauty light for me.
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Yeh I like the natural look of the lantern too. Super soft 🙏🏻👌🏻🎥
@FelixChamber Жыл бұрын
7:27 did it for me. I was very curious about the lantern modifier but it became obvious in this great comparison that I personally prefer the more contrasty look of the dome softbox. I'd be curious if you had a honeycomb on that too
@juliankurwan73574 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison Bro! Enjoying your videos a lot!
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@YoungBlaze Жыл бұрын
Softbox =contrast moody shadows but still soft on skin Lantern: no shadows, everything is lit skin almost looks like a Instagram filter, like a daytime TV show look
@elsiecopley30573 жыл бұрын
I do like the softness that the lantern gives. It's very flattering to the skin, however I much prefer a darker background especially for youtube style videos.
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Same for me! 🤩 thank you for watching and for your comment 🙏🏻🎥
@njrivetelite3 жыл бұрын
It's 360° if you use an arm & hang it facing up or down.. the light will distribute 360 around.. plus you can put a curtain to narrow the spread. As for which I prefer... it depends on the look I'm going for.. what I'm lighting etc..
@therenderer47263 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, couldn't you get the-same effect using a cheap diffuser umbrella? Umbrella is cheaper and more compact. What does the Lantern softbox provide that the umbrella can't? Thank you.
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Hi. When you use an umbrella, more light is reflected behind the camera on the back walls. You may not want this, so the soft-boxes or the lantern controls it a little more. 🙏🏻 I hope that helps 🎥
@theaaronimal3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful comparison! Thanks!!!!
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Aaron! 🙏🏻🎥
@achimwasp3 жыл бұрын
I guess using a shoot-through umbrella would give very similar results to the lantern. Although I prefer the look of a parabolic softbox for male faces, since it gives more definition.
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. The lanterns control a little more of the light than umbrellas because of the spill. But only if we’re being very picky. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🤩🎥
@REMY.C.2 жыл бұрын
"it's so small, I've never seen one that size!" 😂 Nice review
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@EBrown-cr1gr3 жыл бұрын
I really only have used a lantern outside at night. Worked out well. I use a parabolic for my portraits. Really creates soft beautiful light and dramatic light when I want that
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
That’s great! 🤩 thanks for watching and commenting
@Whaever_1981 Жыл бұрын
You should have had the main comparison be softbox WITHOUT grid vs Lantern. The grid is it's own thing
@shabayaba1233 жыл бұрын
I think you can be more creative with background, fill, highlight lighting with the directional lights as key light
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Definitely 👌🏻
@jambononi3 жыл бұрын
I suppose I prefer the light dome directional, but there are a lot of situations where you want the whole room brighter, and use directional lighting can create so much contrast you end up needing 5 lights to make the room look normal again. So this might be a good solution to non stylised looks.
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
🎥 yes I know what you mean. Thanks for watching. Let me know what you end up foing
@ericallnight3 жыл бұрын
SO helpful. Thanks!
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Great! I’m happy it helped. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🤩🎥
@ChadCarriereVideographe10 ай бұрын
Great vid! Was wondering whats your mic stand and gear that's hold your Rode videomic pro+? Seems like a great boom setup.
@SamHolland10 ай бұрын
Thank you. I use the comica CVM VM20 microphone and I have a flexible arm now. I did a studio tour recently since I moved but I have another video coming up in Jan because I’m changing things around again 🙏🏻🎥 thanks for watching. Happy Christmas 🙏🏻😉
@DanWoodCoaching2 жыл бұрын
Did you say they have a smaller globe style size? I’m liking this.
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan. Yeh they do different sizes. I can’t remember exactly now which sizes but if you search or use the link below, it comes up with all the sizes 🙏🏻🎥
@DiscoverWithDima3 жыл бұрын
Great review man, looking to get a soft box for my Aputure 100d I just snagged - need to get a good lighting set up in my small room!
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Ah cool. I’ve got plenty of softbox videos so there may be a small one you could use if you have a small room 🙏🏻🤩🎥
@danielirvine74686 ай бұрын
I knew someone would have done this comparison I love KZbin ! Yeah I have both Just got a lantern for work haven’t used it yet I’m wanting to see how it’s better than the dome Apparently putting a lantern in between two people ie interviewer and interviewee is a good option for this set up ?
@willcrespo244 жыл бұрын
Very cool light dome. Thanks for another cool video.
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@willcrespo244 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland Keep up the good work.
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@gregap82823 жыл бұрын
Man those small tripods are my friends. I do a lot of Tasty type video recipes for clients and they are great for low close up shots
@DanielTuriman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, is still ,looking a comparison between lantern and parabolic
@treasureislandofworld2 жыл бұрын
Amazing introduction
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Hopefully the rest of the video was useful too. 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@treasureislandofworld2 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland and the rest of the video was TREMENDOUSLY ELEGANT !!! Most fabulous things is your presentation braw 🤩
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks so much! 🤩🤩🤩🎉🙏🏻🎥 legend! Hopefully you get some value from the rest of the channel. Thanks again
@DanWoodCoaching2 жыл бұрын
Oh… the audio presets. Will they work on Final Cut? I’m using the rode video NTG mic.
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Hi dan. I created some especially for FCPX here. You can test out a free version but the full pack has lots more options that would suit your rode kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3rLnJl5atSLbqc Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@alexiliakis3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, thanks for the video! I was wondering what is the difference of using the lantern and using an umbrella..
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
To be honest I have no experience with umbrellas however, they only cover the front and not behind, so any spill behind will be harsher which will then bounce off any walls and into your shot. I hope this helps. And thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥🤩
@HiethGeorge4 жыл бұрын
Loving that latern might have to get one to go with my domes ...... follow that link and dont blink ..... also do they come in different sizes like the domes ?
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
They’re so good man! 🤩 really nice natural looking light! Thanks for watching bro! Hope you’re well!
@HiethGeorge4 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland Ordered the Aputure one following your link :)
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
Legend! 🙏🏻🤩
@dominey4 жыл бұрын
Did you use c-log on the EOS R for this? Picture style?
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
I sure did
@everythingANTHONY3 жыл бұрын
I love this!
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
So cool isn’t it 🤩👌🏻
@everythingANTHONY3 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland I am looking forward to get this!
@jasp20035 ай бұрын
Beach joke finally got me to sub
@TomLally4 жыл бұрын
Awhh sweet! My softbox is rather huge haha. I may have to get a small one too! Great information here!
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tom! 🙏🏻 they do 3 different sizes. I went for the middle size. Seems like the perfect option. Let me know 🤩
@shymaaelbanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🌷 Could I ask u about which head can I use with this soft ball?? Do u think this will be useful for recipes videos recording!!
@hernewdawn1642 жыл бұрын
You sold me!
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Which one for you?
@hernewdawn1642 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland I meant to edit my comment but couldn’t find it lol. Deffo the Lantern! Thank you ☺️
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
😂 that’s cool. Thank you for watching 🤩🙏🏻 hope you enjoy the lantern 🎥
@markshirley014 жыл бұрын
Isn't a translucent umbrella going to do the same.
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
Not quite. That would give a slightly different look and possibly not as soft behind the source. Also this allows you to mount to a Bowen’s mount light. Thanks for watching 🤩🎥🙏🏻
@rachitpatel-l1y10 ай бұрын
which one gives more light on objects?
@SamHolland10 ай бұрын
The lantern will brighten up more of the room but the parabolic will be more direct. The actual brightness depends on the light you put on it 🎥 I hope this helps.
@LongTimeTTFan4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. Could you do a comparison of this lantern style softbox with a same size translucent umbrella?
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
As soon as I get hold of an umbrella I will do it 🙏🏻 thanks for watching 📺🎥
@James_m74 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, thank you! Btw, are you using any filter (pro-mist) on your camera in this video?
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. Thank YOU! 🙏🏻 No filter just my usual colour grade preset. Thanks for watching 🎥🤩
@James_m74 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland Looks Great!! 🙂
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@WOWmaticFilms3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it looks great... U shot in 4K or FHD only?
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I think back then I was filming in 1080p
@leonarddai49983 жыл бұрын
How about umbrella vs lantern, which one you will use?
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
👌🏻
@aaronjohnson46042 жыл бұрын
Does that lantern not come with a wrap? Aputure’s lantern does.
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
Hi. No it didn’t
@plasencia720jalisco3 жыл бұрын
What size is the parabolic one you have? I tried looking for one on Amazon and there's 3 different sizes, 19.6" 25.6" and 33.4"🤔
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Sorry about that. Mine is the 25.6” version 🙏🏻 thank you for watching
@A1Bokeh3 жыл бұрын
I feel like if you didn't have the lantern pointing at you it could be really soft and even have shadows. Def interesting
@joonajks3 жыл бұрын
What’s lighting percentage output are you using with this lantern soft box?
@504507203 жыл бұрын
Lantern is amazing, but it looks huge!
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
It’s so good. Smaller than some of the parabolic ones and you can get different sizes now 🤩 thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥
@Slingshot4FunTW2 жыл бұрын
Does it suitable for amaran 200x indoor?
@Weird_Quests3 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the Aputure 60D and 60X?
@flipnap21122 жыл бұрын
probably very late to this one but I love em. the 60X isnt as powerful (obviously its splitting duty) and if you go with gels your best bet is always to go straight for the punch. throw a CTO on it and you've got a warm lamp
@ivanmelicoffabril8253 Жыл бұрын
Nice FED 3
@theoell20493 жыл бұрын
Latern light maybe similar with deep traslusent umbrella I suppose
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
It all depends. You get more spill behind an umbrella but if you have a good controlled studio/room setting it may not matter.
@name.8914 жыл бұрын
Good Video
@SamHolland4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤩🙏🏻
@georgemelo53263 жыл бұрын
Hi can you use the lanter softbox in photography flash ligh too?
@Samiam-mu5ln2 жыл бұрын
Yikes... should of just started the video at 10 second mark without the bad cheesy joke X.X REGARDLESS, great video and good info!
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
😂🙏🏻
@Christiantheone2 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland loved your jokes actually did a rewind
@SamHolland2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 thank you! 🙏🏻
@zizzil02773 жыл бұрын
How do I sinc my godox ML60 with its remote?
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Which remote do you have? Just make sure you have the channel and group matched to the light and it should work 🙏🏻🎥👌🏻
@zizzil02773 жыл бұрын
@@SamHolland 2.4G
@zizzil02773 жыл бұрын
Sorry to trouble you but I really can't figure it out?!
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
If you have the Godox RC-A6 remote, set your light to Channel 1 and Group a, then set your remote to the same. You’ll then be able to use the remote. This is so you can control multiple lights with one remote. Hope that works 🙏🏻
@jasp20035 ай бұрын
Wellllllllll if you only have one light the lantern looks better. But add a back light on your offside for shape and you’ll look the business!
@Yusaku_VCP Жыл бұрын
Wtf sprite drink has a shirt! Where did you get this? Do you still have it 3 years til now? Haha
@misterscary9994 жыл бұрын
I guess it depends on what your intended use is, but I much prefer the lighting from the regular parabolic. More interesting, more dramatic, more cinematic looking. The lantern seems to throw light everywhere - I'd love to see a comparison against the lantern and a white shoot thru umbrella. To my eyeballs the lantern gives flat, uninteresting, bland, ho-hum lighting.
@jasonbodden88164 жыл бұрын
That's what it's meant to do. This isn't a modifier meant for controlling light.
@jasonbodden88164 жыл бұрын
@@misterscary999 I saw that video already. Within the first minute of that video Daniel put a "mask" on it (what is also referred to as a "skirt") to control the light spill because he said "why waste all that light." A lot of Lantern softboxes do NOT come with these masks/skirts and in fact put out a 270° to an almost 360° light spread. THIS particular one Sam has does not have a skirt and Sam says it effects a 270° spread and he showed it quite clearly in this video. You plainly see the room light up a whole lot more, raising the general brightness of the entire room, with the Lantern softbox. So this particular Lantern is NOT mean to control light in any effective way whatsoever.
@atutor13 жыл бұрын
Soft light everywhere isn't natural in my opinion. Natural light is the sun, which is harsh, not soft, and doesn't fill a room. There are usually rays and shadows. And even if you soften it, it's still directional due to windows.
@bonnevillebagger91473 жыл бұрын
Clouds and haze create natural soft light. Also foliage.
@theloganpresley3 ай бұрын
Your coffee mug can't take a bullit eh?
@abeerkulkarni3 жыл бұрын
Good information but too unorganized 😁
@SamHolland3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. Can you explain what you mean so I can improve? Thanks 🙏🏻
@smallbizdigitalmedia Жыл бұрын
Organised enough though to have a fantastic set of informative funny videos that take real dedication to create for us free of charge