Panel Vs Softbox! Which is better for Video and Live Streaming?

[@RyanNagy]

In the video, your skin color actually looks more natural with the LED. Though I am going to buy a soft box as the reflection in my glasses is annoying.

[@michaelberlin3438]

Agree, face looks better with the led lights on, though I'd say, colour temp would be perfect just between the led lights and the softbox. With the softbox the face looses depth, everything seems so flat, it doesn't give a natural feeling.

[@moonoutlander9741]

Notice that the SL60W doesn’t provide good R9 value at only 90. Also CRI and TLCI values are not the best. Therefore the skin tone should be shifted towards yellow

[@rickmartin6817]

Your video lighting is perfect. I don't understand why so many content creators now think it is a good idea to make their videos dim with shadows-makes no sense to me.

[@AdrianSalisbury]

it depends on the style you're after and who your audience are

[@IlDiarioDellaMiaSleeve]

Hi Adrian, thank you for you comparation! I prefer the two LED Panel, because the soft box it's too bright on you forehead... Between the "shadow" problem on the glasses and the burnt forehead, I'd choose the shadows!

[@nocalebno]

That can be fixed with light placement tho. You can have the best of both worlds

[@veryberry-]

@@nocalebno What could he change with the light placement to fix this?

[@sonty]

i wished the color temperature on both the lights were synced so that we could se better differences.

[@Aphrodyuti]

I can't help but say you have such beautiful and kind hearted smile. Not sure what kind of a person you are but your smile and how talk just made me feel that way. Thank you for this video. Could you make one comparing cheaper led panel lights and soft boxes? I am on the fence about buying this $50/60 led panels and how good they will be for my KZbin videos (beauty category)

[@PlayGameToday]

Hello! But for a soft light you can use an SMD LED panel plus an umbrella. And the effect will be similar, even softer than Godox SoftBox.

[@SimplyAubs]

Thanks for sharing your lighting set up! That is something that I am currently trying to figure out…and with GLASSES it’s really TOUGH!!! This is very encouraging to try a couple of new things!

[@ElJapiu]

Very very helpful video! Thank you so much. Easy to understand and to see the difference between both products 👏🏽

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Thanks Juan! I'm glad I could help 🙂

[@pakarmydrama7216]

good video but i must say one thing if u put led panel in centre then may it give like soft effects? not?

[@zone07]

How about One center LED panel with a diffuser?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Yes, but try to get the diffuser as big as possible

[@gaurav.anirbandutta]

Just the question I had in my mind. Thanks for clearing it up!

[@AdrianSalisbury]

You’re welcome

[@benjaminpeternorris]

Great video! - I'm currently in the process of switching out my large softboxes for LED panels. - But I have to say, I prefer the softer light from the softboxes - but they take up too much space in my drum room, which is really tight for space!! - I like the convenience of the LED panels, that they are small and compact so you can mount them on the ceiling so they are out of the way. I may see if I can keep a softbox as my main key light, then use the LED panels as fill lights and back light. Helpful video, thanks!

[@raywalker22]

Hey Ben did you switch to led lights do you have any update ?

[@benjaminpeternorris]

@@raywalker22 Yeah I switched out my fluorescent soft boxes for 2 led panels. I want to get a third so I have a 3 point lighting set up. They are very bright, more convenient and are more configurable. However they are still not as soft as I’d like though, so may get a couple of umbrellas to diffuse the lighting further. Based on reviews they appear to be cheaper and more effective than the led panel soft boxes.

[@raywalker22]

@@benjaminpeternorris thank you! I have been thinking about getting led panels because I have a super small room and I have to set up the soft boxes and remove them it’s takes lots of time and don’t have the space. What type of led lights are you using currently?

[@benjaminpeternorris]

@@raywalker22 I’m using the Neewer Advanced 2.4G 660 LED panels with remote off Amazon. They do come with a diffusion panel that slots in over the leds to provide a bit of softness - but it’s not quite as effective as a soft box. It really depends on what sort of lighting effect you are after, so you may find you don’t need additional diffusion. They are definitely neater and take up less space, as I have them ceiling mounted to avoid needing light stands.

[@raywalker22]

@@benjaminpeternorris so should I keep my soft boxes because they are more efficient compare to led panels ?

[@Cmcbarber]

Thanks for a really informative video, Love your professionalism mate.

[@miketech1]

I want to purchase a new softbox for my KZbin video making. Some of the soft boxes I saw online doesn't seem to have a space to insert led bulbs. Does it imply that there are two types of softboxes, for lighting videos and for photography? Please clarify things for me. You can also recommend setup videos for me. I need to know how to set it up for KZbin filming. Thanks.

[@4akiNorris]

Please tell me if I want to take a full-length shot of myself in the dark and I have a black fabric background, which panel or softbox would be better, or maybe a few world swords?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

You would want a large/tall softbox

[@stuCameraman1]

Recently I've been collecting more soft boxes Used from Gumtree London for very cheap... Usually the neewer brand...they came with photography bulbs at around 5500k to 6000k but I'm thinking of getting some pro wireless e27 mount rgb remote control bulbs🤔

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Yes, try aperture, they have a nice bulb👍

[@7bimbim]

Is that 65 cw lantern softbox?

[@courageous-schools]

Great video! Such a good comparison and love your style. You mention you've got a video on the domed softbox but I don't seem to be able to find it.

[@AdrianSalisbury]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fOknZ5as6rqtk

[@apehunter1]

After the years is this still the best setup? or are there better softboxes on the market

[@AdrianSalisbury]

these globe softboxes are my favourite and what I've used for the past 12 months or so kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fOknZ5as6rqtksi=CbN3GiQV-d9DTy9e

[@Gem_ini]

Hi what stand are you using to hold this please? I don't want to download the equipment list. Thanks.

[@zena1324]

What is best for make taking make up photos ?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

The bigger and softer the light the more flattering 😊

[@zena1324]

@@AdrianSalisbury thank you for answering some girls use so strong lights for example in midle one soft light box and from left and right side led panels and betwen them a foil panel to reflect on face 🙄 so on end we dont see texture of skin just flawles skin 😁😁😁😁😁 sorry for my english language is not my native and one more time thank you for answering ... bcs i have 2 phones one android samsung and one i phone but even if they are best on market without proper light i cant have those wow photos u can make some video also about that 😄😄😄 u wuld have so many vews but make it simple hahaha moust of us are total amaters 😆😆😆 but nowdays any job u work without knowleg of photo presentasion own work u wil not have job soo... me at 38 age stil learning 😁😁😁 ... Hristos se rodi 🥰

[@Slang_Forever]

The softbox looks great

[@marcoadamo6322]

Nice video thanks. How much fan noise does the Godox make, is it picked up by the mic?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

We have two and one make noise (but it it only like a fan) and the other doesn't

[@sectormentor6265]

Great video. Which softbox are you using please? Thank you

[@AdrianSalisbury]

I’m on the godox globe

[@lashantajohnson4505]

Is the other video focused more on the dome light available?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Sorry, we had issues with the recording but have just re-recorded a short comparison video the should be up in a few weeks 👍

[@FeelFreetoEdit]

Good work Adrian. This gave me a clarity on which kind of light to use. Keep going....

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chipcurry]

Thank you, I’m thinking the same thing before my purchase - and in addition with the round soft light you do get a little catchlight in the eyes, right?

[@hedgehogenglish]

Thanks! It's so useful. I'm a glasses wearer and that does seem to make buying lights a harder operation

[@AdrianSalisbury]

For sure

[@koenignero]

Everyone, look at the shadows beneath the glasses with the Soft Box vs. Panel Light. HUGE difference

[@AccessAlly]

This was really helpful, thank you!

[@BenConsolegamer]

This is amazing. Is the umbrella one better or an Octa box would be good? Also dear sir the camera is just above the monitor. Is it on a desk mount or a tripod on the ground?

[@misterheist]

Which rode microphone you are using?

[@UofARollTide]

The only reason you don’t see the shadow with the soft box is cause if it’s position. It’s casting a shadow but it lines up with the frame of the glasses. The panels are from the sides which don’t line up. If he swaps light positions the outcome would be reversed.

[@flagshipdesignacademy]

Perfect lighting

[@FeliciaAlston]

Very helpful Adrian! I’m looking to replace my Elgato Key Lights!

[@Beencouraged777]

The soft box leaves a green color cast on your skin, whereas the LED do not. How to prevent that?

[@sams4291]

Great Video! Which stand do you use for the Godox light with the softbox?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

It's in our kit list kit.co/AdrianSalisbury/pro-video-academy-2022-equipment-list

[@silviomp]

Thanks a lot!

[@AdrianSalisbury]

No worries!

[@saeedmirshekari]

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[@CarlosFlores1974]

Thanks a lot for the video!

[@denischasse3567]

Très intéressant! Merci 🙏 🎥🎥🎥

[@troymaclean4146]

great job brother!! Helps out a lot

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Im glad i could help Troy 🙂

[@TheDimshadow007]

thanks

[@top_tech.500k]

Great informative video ✨ 👍

[@Lineage2ErtheiaPvP]

it is because they are direct led, instead of indirect led panels.

[@marleydiangelo1288]

Bro the soft box is bigger than the Led panels that’s why its looks better. And because soft boxes are better, the bigger the light source the better.

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Absolutely 👍

[@mike212916]

I personally like the look of the LED panel more on you

[@basudhasworld5539]

Next: Collar mic, or rode (like) mic

[@wrldsounds]

for me its the softbox whos winning

[@pvjyash3563]

Led panel if you don't have glasses else softbox. IMHO.

[@georgekatsinis5224]

HATE the black shirt. A floating head and flying hands.

[@СвоёМнение-э2т]

Skin looks yellow with softbox.

[@AdrianSalisbury]

That's just a white balance setting, trust me the softbox is way nicer.

[@ohadmarbach6569]

The light behind you really helps. What kind is it?