San Francisco Pin Up Shoot w/ the Rotolight Neo video light and the Sony A7/A7s by Jason Lanier

Join Rotolight Worldwide Ambassador and Sony Artisan of Imagery Jason Lanier for a pin up shoot with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop for the world's first recorded shoot with the amazing Rotolight Neo video lights. PLEASE THUMBS UP, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE!
This shoot will show you all of the range that the Rotolight Neo's can do...from shooting during the magic hour into sunset, and then into the night for some truly breathtaking images.
Jason uses both the Sony A7 and A7s for the shoot using three different lenses. The Sony FE 16-35 Zeiss by itself with no adapter. He then uses Sony A mount glass with the 135mm f/1.8 Zeiss and the Sony 70-400 G lens. He uses the A mount glass with the Sony LAEA4 adapter which gives him autofocus functionality.
To purchase the Rotolight Neo and get a promo code for 10% off please visit www.jasonlanierworkshops.com/rotolight for all the details.
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[@GilbertTV]

dream location ..but to have a model to match ... genius .... Jason

[@peterdicken8350]

Love just how Great looking photos just melt at your feet without any real effort, I guess that's through lots of hard work and an eye for great photos. Have learnt a lot from your video's my friend.

[@wildstray92]

Katrina is so adorable. I love her fun personality. 5:15 It's so important as a model to have that quality. Taking pictures should be fun for everyone!

[@rjohnmitchell2145]

Absolutely fabulous!!! I'm sold on Rotolight and Sony A7.....and Jason Lanier, of course!

[@jimmyers2543]

Jason, what an addition you have been to the Sony Artisan of Imagery family your work is out of this world.

[@AhmedShanab]

Absolutely gorgeous ! Nice job Jason

[@Jcmarino12]

Wow Jason, I really like the new Rotolights. The output and the color are fantastic. Cute model too. Awesome shots too. When I grow up I want to be you!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Jacqueline Marino they really are awesome and are worth the investment...:)

[@ForViewingOnly]

Good video Jason. Interesting to see the shoot. Katrina is super-cute!

[@peteblue5718]

Jason, In my book I learn something new everytime I watch you, Keep moving forward.

[@eitul]

Awesome results!

[@9violetcream]

I have watched so many of your videos and this is my all time favourite! I love the vintage style and everything about this shoot. The model's a peach bringing so much vintage chic to the shoot :)

[@johnnyguerrero4615]

Man, I see those wide angle shots and my jaw drops everytime.

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

Once you put the 135mm on, Bokeh Beauty! Awesome. The way you connect with your models is an art to itself. You're one with them.

[@TheSienna06]

Just amazing,Jason are you human do you ever take a bad shot. Inspirational

[@danpend]

Amazing, even the arm pit hairs at 14:23.

[@cillyede]

Wow! Great shots again. I love it. Hubert - Germany

[@tokyoinpics9346]

I just bought a Rotolight Neo last week, and corona permitting, it will be delivered next week. I can't wait!! Hoping I can get the same or at least similar results as Jason did in this video!!

[@redeyeguide1052]

I am going to order the Rotolight NEO because of you Jason. Because I wanna giggle like you as well. Great Job dude.

[@luckymann9630]

The 135mmI had read a lot about but never was 100% Now nothing but wow. I have to have it. The model really is a silver screen starlet.

[@MegaPepelocuaz]

Excellent!!!!!

[@stevengreen9738]

There are good photographers, then there's JL your work just blows me away, thanks for sharing your work it is so inspirational. ps just ordered a pair of Rotolights...

[@killjoyshidae1208]

The Zeiss 135mm is just pure bokehliciousness! Awesome vid, killer shots!

[@helengammons]

Spectacular work Jason, your creative direction is superb, I've watched this video many times now, you are truly awesome and thank you for enjoying our products. Stunning work. Helen Gammons Rotolight.

[@mrscillalatte]

I bought RotoLight because of you. THANK YOU!

[@Weyoun359]

Awesome video Jason. The Rotolights + Sony a cameras shows that you can be a minimalist and still produce amazing shots. I'm a true believer and will be switching very soon!! Keep the videos rolling! Thank you!!

[@en4ce_]

it was really impressive how you posed that model at around 8:00 ... superb work there! and i need to laugh so hard when you call again "fake sky..yeah" and i just thought about it a few secs before ... great job as always jason!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

en4ce thank you brother!

[@hopeulikenudes]

I ordered 2 of the Rotolight Neo lights. I thought I would come back to this video and check it out again. Awesome work Jason I'm so excited to use my new Neos.

[@CullBate]

Jason, I thought that the abandoned Six Flag video was the best, but this one rocked my world. The location, the technique, the lighting and the cameras, combined with your skills, blended to create some awesome images. Katrina was well worth waiting around for. She has that Gatsby era vibe down pat and seems to be a very nice person to work with. I envy your opportunities and would love to do a shoot like that. I am going to S.F. in June, so I will hit Torpedo Wharf with my A6000 and my daughter for a model. Keep videos like this coming!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thanks Jim for the very nice comment!

[@GerritSchulze]

Jason (and the guys who shot it), thank for this entertaining video. I like how you communicate with Katrina and Joyce.

[@peterengdahl4087]

Just ordered the Rotolight NEO because of you Jason, since you were the one who introduced it to me through your videos. Thank you. :)

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Awesome! Did you use the promo code?

[@peterengdahl4087]

+Jason Lanier Yes I did. Thank you for that (actually made it cheaper including postage to Sweden, than buying it here in Sweden). Also mentioned you, when asked where I heard about it from. So hope you get something out of that too. :)

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

+Peter Engdahl thank you brother! Did you order on Rotolight.com?

[@peterengdahl4087]

+Jason Lanier No worries, thank YOU! :) And yeah, ordered it directly on Rotolight.com

[@themobileman6895]

+Peter Engdahl I did too!

[@MarkScottimages]

Hi Jason an other great video can't wait till you come to Edinburgh see what u are going to be doing. Cheers Mark

[@avarmadillo]

super, Jason. I always love seeing how you work with your models. Sony..No. 1 in my view.

[@jeepdelfuego8366]

Jason, this was an oh my gosh shoot. Wonderful job!

[@tgchism]

Absolutely amazing! You all made it look so easy!

[@videoemilioisis]

Aways great stuff!

[@marieconlon8907]

I'm in love with this shoot! :) Seriously made me want to buy some of these lights!! Insane!

[@njphotoman]

WOW! Can't believe the quality of the light! Love it! Thanks for sharing the link on FB...Really appreciate how your productions show a product and you working with it...and since I'm not looking to haul around my 580s, this is a great alternative!!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

njphotoman No problem. Glad you liked it!

[@phantast6941]

Wow what a photographer ^^ looking on the display while taking photos ...

[@bjornbhGN]

Just purchased my first Rotolight Neo and I'll probably get another soon. Thanks for the great display of uses in your videos as well as the discount! Also, I will be attending either the Atlanta or New Orleans Workshop too (both my hometowns). Your work is amazing and a joy to watch, I'm looking forward to meeting you and learning as much as humanly possible!

[@DJSIC82]

love the way you shot this pictures at night!!!

[@deadfish8528]

Awesome, I love the Rotolights. I know what my next investment will have to be...

[@genarogomez9535]

You @lways make it look simple!

[@pedrocosta8438]

From Portugal , Jason you are the best , come to Portugal we have amazing landscape and people Amazing work

[@Juan2know]

Loved the video and the Sony A7 with lens are really nice! The video was instructional as I've never worked with models but if I ever did, getting the poses and instructions you gave were eye openers.

[@mrscillalatte]

Please do a comparison video between the A7, A7s and any of the full frame mirror less! You are so wonderful! Love your work and videos!

[@Magpie_Ian]

Really cool stuff guys

[@AiurMedia]

gorgeous!

[@SoloFlightProd]

Your videographers always get the better angle lol Jason Lanier

[@RyoHazuki224]

I'm really enjoying seeing your videos, Jason Lanier I love seeing the process and the tools that you use, and how to direct your subjects. You do a lot of amazing work! I look forward to more! (and get ready to see a lot more comments coming from me on your videos! You just earned a subscriber here!)

[@missfloflowers]

So good. Thanks for teaching us.

[@ooNap0oo]

interesting as usual, thanks

[@bloodycrepe]

As always, it was ridiculously awesome video. You inspired fan club to pick up some books on posing and body mechanics. Would love to hear recommendations of you got some. Love, Fan Club Ridiculous.

[@DanielVeloza]

very nice! Love the shots with the 16-35

[@ElPasoTom]

"That's like Milk"... I love it. Great video. Jason, my man you and Sony are costing me some serious money LOL

[@Martytw1]

I bought YN-300 III for 60 bucks and it works just as good as the Neo.

[@keithwoolford]

Great camera, lens and light combo. The model and photographer were good, too! If those images were straight off the SDHCs even more kudos.

[@dawnoftherainbow8500]

Great shots jason_,Gorgeous model !!

[@cobra24dth]

Hi Jason! I been watching all your stuff and i got to say that when you where shooting Nikon and your strobes i liked more your work than with the new Rot Stuff. Because of your work i do use D810 and Profoto B1 heads and they are just mind blowing. Thanks for sharing!

[@GSXone]

5:27 Priceless!

[@ekchuahstudios9066]

Outstand shoot.

[@kape06111]

Really great video. I will check in detail these RotoLights. It would be nice, if you put the Exif on the photos. Thanks for your videos man.

[@howardwood1881]

Great! Tell us more about metering and AF setup while using the Rotolight> Thanks in advance.

[@jmez927]

Dag nab it I was waiting to hear aaaaaaahhh!!! (SPLOSHHHHHH)

[@scottsundholm6667]

Another great video Jason, thank you . Can you tell me your focus settings (single, continuous, face detection...?). Thank you.

[@studioedin5288]

Damn it Jason, I'm was so going to change from Canon to Nikond d810, but your convincing me slowly to maybe go for a7r2, I'm going to mostly do product photography and portraits/landscape, It's just something that stops me thinking its to much hassle with the Sony

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Studio Edin once you've gone Sony you won't regret it..:)

[@CarolUndy]

Great video as usual. Is it easy to attach these lights to a stand, I don't often have the luxury of an assistant?

[@phcarretta]

compliments!! model are these LED lamps?

[@njet212]

i saw light flicker at @20:20 on her body, is that coming from rotolight? Jason Lanier im going to purchase rotolight for both photo and video works

[@jaharris1701]

beautiful work !! I am VERY intrigued ,,, wondering if the have a diffuser for those lights, I noticed some harsh shadows and thought diffusers would help ?

[@holyoke100]

It would be nice if you shared your settings with each lens...

[@remidargent3811]

Thanks for the video Jason......could you do a review on the Sony G lens 70 to 400 and if it can be used with the a7r or which is the better camera for this lens....Thanks

[@HRImages]

Great Video!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Hanna Saba thanks!

[@cow77cow]

Hi Jason, I really like your videos, help a lot! I bought rotolight after you and I love it. Please help me to decide between godox witstro. Ad360 or jinbei hd600V, the price is same. When do you use your witstro light, the power is enough in harsh sunlight or over power th sun? All the best!

[@Offshorekite]

Hi Jason... I have been looking at these as a serious in the bag addition to what I do... are you able to tell me please what ISO range you were using in that shoot? Say from the early golden hour to the last shots of the night. Would really appreciate it and thanks for sharing. Best, David

[@paigowman]

Great stuff Jason! I tried your rotolight link (to purchase) but it did not work. I'm trying from CA. Also, what stick are you using to hold your Neo? It looks like a selfie stick! Thanks!

[@raymondcheung9484]

Planning on getting the Rotolight, wonder why they don’t add the receiver in the Aeos like Neo

[@harryjames8041]

Jason, would you please let me know what ISO and white balance you used on these shots? Thanks.

[@brouillard54]

You should at least name the model inside your description above. I looks like you have more interrest for the "Golden Gate Bridge" and in the Gear (Sony, Zeiss, Roto..) than for the pretty woman in red, who was in the cold. I loved the video (thumb up).

[@Uudam88]

You're the player jason :)) :D

[@gregls1652]

hi jason great review i love it , could you please tel me which full frame camera model you used in this video ?

[@NorthWolfe]

As a mostly "Urban Hacker" photographer, who is now using models thanks to you, both Rotolight NEO (3 light kit) and the RL48B (use 2 or 3) have opened up a multitude of new Universes to me and my crew... Come to me ANOVA PRO with all your beautiful accessories (especially the double Yoke). I have two huge mansions to shoot next weekend with 2 models, just hoping the ANOVAs get here on time and that I don't get arrested again due to replicating the Sun. Thanks so much for introducing me to better lighting and to the usage of models in my shoots (I would go out of my way to remove any human presence from my stills before I saw your prison shoot). I am getting detained more often and have a collection of Police/County/Whatever fees for you to pay :) Cheers.

[@zemxadmin]

Does anyone know What ISO was used during night shots?

[@imager111]

Hi Jason, great results with the Rotolight Neo at night, what film speed were you working at?

[@lorettaclarke5677]

Why would you swap between the Sony A7 and A7s for this kind of shooting. Why not just the A7s for instance?

[@godoggo407]

Hey Jason I am playing around with my rotolight and not loving it yet. Can you tell me what lens you are using in the video?? TY!

[@Rainy78]

Amazing results Jason!Im looking at going full frame and also switching from Nikon. Im considering the Sony A7, what are your views? Best starting lens with it as well?

[@vidalzinho1]

I’m thinking about replacing my a6000 with the a7. Do you think it is worth to to the upgrade? I only shoot general purpose stills. I would appreciate if you could answer me. Thanks to your videos I dumped my canon 1200d to shoot sony, thank you very much ehehe

[@SoloFlightProd]

Is the last video shot lit with the Rotolite? I'm noticing significant flicker.

[@ripppol]

Hi Sir Jayson, I'm planning to buy Sony A7 because of the retail price is cheap now. Anyway I'm just a hobbyist and planning to use it as my daily camera. Do you think it is still a good value for the money? Thank you.

[@Rafi3gg3]

good

[@addicknchips1]

How good is the focus speed with the laea4 on the a7? Great shoot

[@williamwhite7917]

I'm working to be Like Jason I'm a Huge fan wish I could shadow just a few times.

[@hawg427]

Jason, why use the Rotolight over a strobe? The weight of it vs a strobe? Just wonderingHer beauty mark is awesome :-)She can make it BIG alright. LOL You tried keeping it in but I thought you were going to drop your camera. LOLve the S curve at 9:09 59 dislikes, what the heck. Some people just have no taste.

[@GJP623]

Got a rotolight, but would love one of those hand held extender arms...does anybody know what that is called? I couldn't find it on the rotolight website. Also +Jason Lanier your code didn't work on their website so I got it through B&H...wanted to support you since your videos have helped improve my thought process about photography.

[@LordRobbert]

I can't find the rotolight Neo". What is the model name for it? I wasn't sure if it was the 48 led? Thank you so much :)

[@adrianw.1638]

Like so many others, I just got my Rotolight Neo because of you, Jason. And I am very disappointed. My trusty Yongnuo YN 216 (50 $) is much, much brighter and has almost the same light quality. This Rotolight is nice and well build and all, but is it worth the 400 bucks? surely not! What a bummer indeed! I understand, that you want to earn money and your videos are fine entertainment, but I can't hear all that Sony-and-Rotolight-halleluya anymore. Unfollowed!

[@warpyyyy]

Great shoot, love the video. could it be that some of these shots were a little out of focus on her face? (whole face, not just one eye due to DOF)

[@coded439]

Great vid ..cheers... what is the pole you have the Roto on pls ..

[@tedtucker1313]

+Tyronn Sheers Sony Aluminum Monopod for Action Cameras

[@mscottc1964]

Jason, a fan of your urban explorer videos and photos (which the Rotolights excel at). However, not selling me on the Rotolight's for portraits. They are very effective and useful for many things, especially video (which is CLEARLY what they are designed for). Unfortunately they lack power, CONTRAST and depth of field for great portraits. The big problem is THEY HAVE NO CONTRAST. There are no dramatic shadows, not a dramatic drop from hightlights to shadow to add contrast and interest to the images (specular to shadow is too far / unfocused / non dramatic). It's like a large flashlight, not bright enough for the highlights and not dark / dramatic enough change (due to continuous) from highlights to shadows for depth of field and effective contrast and drama. In addition, you have to crank up the ISO to try and get more bang from the lights which costs image quality / noise. Every other shoot I have seen from you has "wowed" me, unfortunately this one I could easily do better with my Speedlites without much effort at all (and wouldn't need a crew of assistants, just me). Clearly not from your skills which far exceed mine, but from the lighting you have chosen which fails at this task in a major way. Still a fan, but these lights excel at your urban explorer photography - but fail miserably at controlled portrait situations. Speedlites have more power, brighter / sharper highlights, and MUCH more contrast. Continuous / LED lighting has come a long way. Very expensive studio versions of continuous are close to matching strobes (but the Neos cost almost as much as the 600EX-RT's which have radio control in them saving radio trigger cost with full control for all settings from the camera, have more power, what are you saving?). Smaller continuous lights like the Rotolights just don't have the punch yet for what you tried here. Couple of years and I am sure they will be there, but not yet. Sorry about the criticism since I am a great fan of yours, but in this instance the product is not up to the task.

[@vlfree]

Hi Jason, I got the light as you recommend, but where can I find the hand grip your assistant used to hold the light at 8:36? Thank!