Size doesn't matter

[@modelsbyday]

BEC cracks me up , that was nice 3:30 .

[@davidjones8070]

Super helpful demonstration of the effects of multiple size differences of soft boxes. Really enjoyed this thanks Peter.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Very welcome, thanks for watching

[@aussteveo]

Thank you Peter, Bec, Rara and everyone else involved for providing a real photography channel. So many other photographers(?) create endless talkfest channels. It makes me wonder when was the last time they picked up their cameras.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks Steven :)

[@REMY.C.]

Most of them do pick a lot of cameras, they know how to use them but they have no clue about photography.

[@stevejacobs3838]

Yea??

[@stevejacobs3838]

Welcome.

[@yuliyapanchenko]

Peter, thanks for the tutorial. I also LOVE the walls you made. I have a small studio, so I constantly have to redesign and paint my walls for almost every creative shoot :)

[@mayakowisk1]

Light work is an art and something that requires a lot of sensitivity. in color photos we must have the knowledge of color composition and in black and white photos we must have the same knowledge, but in grayscales. his work Peter Coulson with black and white is fantastic. Thank you for this wonderful class.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you so much Henry :)

[@andysmith8031]

Love these videos. So much information and all without trying to sign me up to squarespace or make me buy a new camera. Peter is a top notch photographer/teacher. And Bec is cool too 👍🏻

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps Andy

[@Betterifitsfree]

Agreed. He really throws himself into his demonstrations which helps a lot. Love Bec's addition too.

[@alexanderpons9246]

Glad you made this video Peter Coulson! Its been emphasized how the larger the light source the softer it gets or seems, but at the same time someone like You with so much experience can make it work regardless. Good that you also specified that when you travel the Gear is smaller but still can get the same effect. Thank you so much for taking the time and show us so much great technique in your wonderful channel!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

I'm so happy it was helpful :)

[@RemiManWithVan]

Nice to see modifiers doesn’t make that much difference Thanks for this

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks :)

[@Me__Myself__and__I]

But the size of soft boxes DOES actually matter. Yes, you get the same shadows BUT the quality of the light in the transitions and how diffuse the shadows are IS ABSOLUTELY impacted by the size of the soft box. I upgraded from 36" square to 60" octagonal soft boxes awhile back and absolutely noticed the difference in the light. I found the exact same style photo with the same lighting setup but with the larger soft boxes qualitatively looked better. Now, true, sometimes you may intentionally want the effect of a smaller soft box, but in many cases larger soft boxes will result in higher quality light. Plus, of course, larger boxes allows you to light larger spaces more evenly if you need to get more people into the shot.

[@Nappen87]

i just love bec´s giggle after her its how u use it. and Thank u peter and bec for the amazing videos :)

[@1stfootprint_art]

Great demonstration... thank you for all your effort... have a good week...

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shanewilliams613]

Love your videos Peter (and Bec!) You're an Aussie inspiration, amazing work, great informative content, and just a pleasure to watch. Keep up the great work and thanks for all you do here!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps Shane :)

[@moilami1]

Brilliant video, thank you very much. Will get damn flash and medium umbrella.

[@Rovertt]

This is terrific! I learned a lot. Thanks for following up with this video.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Your very welcome Trevor

[@brettharrisphotography7463]

Thanks for that explaining that Peter makes a lot of sense.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks :)

[@brettharrisphotography7463]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Peter you mention about CaptureOne Pro 21 has now shadow fill, is that right? I couldn't see it in CaptureOne Pro 21

[@paulwatsonphotography9479]

Straightforward explanation with pertinent examples of feathering and use of smaller modifiers. Best explanation I've seen and made sense to me. Thank you. Who was the designer you spoke about for the outfit ?

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Wow, thanks this is the link bootstarusa.com

[@hachewie]

Quality instruction. Thank you Peter.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks for watching

[@apstudios01]

Thank you for another video Peter and Beck.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks for watching

[@BrekoTa]

Amazing, thanks a lot for all the info given in these videos. Much appreciated. Have a good one.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

My pleasure!

[@djenkins2692]

Great work Peter..i always learn something....thanks

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Very welcome

[@shanetography]

Bec couldn't resist the "size doesn't matter" joke 😂

[@JoeHoddinott]

Top quality instruction and demonstration.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you kindly!

[@mjcz5853]

Excellent demonstration. Thanks

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

You are welcome thanks

[@vjekoslavmladineo4833]

gracias peter

[@jimpurcell]

Thanks for making us think!!!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks for watching

[@ZoneTelevision]

That studio is insane.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Kind of funny I just ordered the Godox 16" beauty dish for my AD 200 Pro. I figure to get the look I want it will have to be no farther than 2' from the models face. Hoping this works good on windy beach locations.

[@LuisMcote5]

Finishing watching the video, amazing as always. It amazes me how easily you understand light. Bravo 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you so much :)

[@ZenAkita]

THAT IS A HUGE Softbox. WOW

[@DavisInDuval]

RaRa has an amazing look. So effortless, much respect.

[@denos9873]

Like individual instruction. Gotta love it! Thanks gang.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Happy to help

[@johnyoung1606]

U R Livin The Life,, Im older n I remember Life Back Then !!!! Thx For the Memories, Still Have My old Norman Lights n Modifiers,,, Go away Covid ! maybe I still can do it again ;) ;) ;)

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks glad I brought back your memories :)

[@scott7926]

Thank you! people of the internet.. great insight to lighting always gives more options to consider with my work. thanks guys!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Our pleasure Scott

[@PhotoTrekr]

Hope you guys are well and that Australia is able to open up a bit.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you, yes we are out of lockdown now :)

[@My_dailyL1fe]

I know in Europe it's a bit different

[@_d_o_n5614]

Your giant soft box is a million times better for a full length portrait

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Yeah but not everyone has the space to use one that big :)

[@chris_eschner]

You learn so much. Thank you

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you :)

[@christopherrodriguez7223]

Sir how do you not have more subscribers? I found your information/explanations to be very valuable and easy to understand. Thank you and I appreciate all the content.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

I appreciate that, thanks so much

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

So nice of you thanks :)

[@rolisaenz]

Many Thanks for this Sensei Coulson

[@ChuckJ7777]

Excellent explanation.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps

[@fanbase288]

Square images makes a difference 🥰

[@josecarlossobrinhoensaiosr904]

Good evening Peter, I'm always amazed by your lighting technique, the secret is the tunnel of light that you make in front of the model?, regardless of the size of the absence of bounce modifier, it's really fantastic, hugs from Brazil, I'm still going to test this technique :) ))

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps

[@briancollins1149]

you're a very good teacher

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Wow, thank you Brian

[@rolandkettle3343]

Great, I learn something new every time I watch your videos. However; it might sound naive, but I have never used any lens that has up to F8 aperture. Possibly my video centric world has created a one sided look at lighting. All the best Roland.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks for watching Roland, glad you learnt something new

[@timothywilson7299]

Thanks Peter. I am starting to rent a studio space that doesn’t have much equipment so it is interesting to see how the effects are achieved with a suitcase of my lighting gear. In general, I see you lighting with your Octa-boxes; when do you use other source set-ups like adding grids, or strip lights or bare bulb (or don’t you?)? Best to you, Bec and Ra-Ra...

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

I don't use grids very much it restricts the models movement but I love bare bulbs, videos coming soon

[@timothywilson7299]

Great - can’t wait to see that! Right now I am enjoying the latest Meika shoot on Inspire, all the great looks the two of you are getting.

[@GeorgeHuss]

You two make me smile so hard ! hahahaha

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you

[@kadajawi6567]

Best thing is Becs giggle.

[@prestonlhouse]

Actually very informative Peter.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

thank you :)

[@michaelcorrigan5232]

Good info and well presented, great work as always. 🤗 Both of you.. 🤗

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it Michael

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Great video and there was no red wine involved, I knew you could do it !!

[@My_dailyL1fe]

Little confused I thought it was double the rule if you're shooting at 30 fps to shutter speed has to be 1/60 no? I'm talking about the video settings not necessarily the photography setting

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Yes sorry 30 fps is bes shot at 1/60 I got a bit confused with your question

[@MonroesArtStudio]

Bec you are grounded!!..Then again, this is why we appreciate Bec. humor :P

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

😁

[@ventiladorbueno1846]

Thanks 🙏

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Welcome

[@Ptpangel]

Peter, interested in your edit settings, and have a stupid question - once you put in the settings on the first image, is the software able to retain the settings for subsequent shots or do you need to edit each, or create a preset?

[@j.jurati1567]

Hey Peter what camara back are you using? Nowhere you show Phase one? Leaf? That is the most important element on the new digital process isn't it?

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

All our gear is in the description, Camera model: Hasselblad H6D-50c Lens: Hasselblad 150mm Shutter-speed: 1/160 Aperture: f/8 Iso: 100 ps the camera is not the most important thing :)

[@j.jurati1567]

My apologies you are correct the camera is not the most important thing. I don't know anything about Hasselblads if you don't mind what could be the closest Thing on the Mamiya or phase one 645 series I have several 645 and Rz lenses.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

@@j.jurati1567 www.hasselblad.com/h-system/h6d-100c/

[@idol031808]

Excellent use of the term "shotgun". Who says that you can't teach an old "not a model" new tricks?

[@Lucy-dk5cz]

So the answer like most things in life is: yes, kinda ,maybe, no.

[@inovartesmedialdainovartes2041]

Great tech video! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💯

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad you liked it

[@garywilliams267]

Very informative and much appreciated!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Glad it was helpful

[@liveanddirect100]

Great One!!!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks!

[@annuanu5754]

Much respect

[@rajeshpandey5128]

Good info

[@MoD_Master_Of_Disaster_]

Can we have a video, where Bec is doing the photography part (incl concept and technology explaining) and have Peter assist? Luv to see that one day.

[@charlesgough3528]

Awesome!TY!

[@lynrus]

Clarity up texture down . awesome tip thank you peter . everyday is a school day as the saying goes . keep up the fantastic work . love the vids . oh and pass a wine to B from me lol . as ya do lol

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks 👍

[@lynrus]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer very welcome

[@mickydee3819]

Bec, how the hell do you manage to do anything with those nails?

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

She can surprisingly do most things :)

[@My_dailyL1fe]

So if you're shooting at 1/60th of a second I'm assuming you're shooting at 30fps

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

I was shooting at 1/160 of a second but if I shot at 1/50 of a second that would be 30fps

[@stephengatley8144]

I just bought a 52 inch C-Stand bag the other day hoping to ditch my on location dinky ones, i can't fit the damned thing in the boot of the car... :(

[@Lucy-dk5cz]

Next item to buy, a new car

[@stephengatley8144]

@@Lucy-dk5cz I drive an older car, if it ain't broken i'm not replacing it, only has 138 000km on it & it's great condition for 14 years old!. As a matter of fact my camera gear is worth 3-4X the car lol.

[@SamBorgman]

It's not the same shadow at all dude. You can't deny what a large surface is going to do with the shadow compared to a smaller one. It's like saying doing shadow puppets would work the same with a single light bulb or a wall of light bulbs. I'm guessing the soft feathering is what people were referring to when saying smaller softboxes wouldn't work the same way.

[@seankmdixon]

Thank you, Very informative and I agree better show than just talk about it.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it

[@thomastuorto9929]

Phocus software=camera specific? I ask because seeing it on your screen & you mention 90% of the editing you did can be done with C1.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Yes I can't use Hasselblad with C1 but I could do about 90% of this look with C1 and Sony

[@thomastuorto9929]

@@PeterCoulsonPhotographer Thanks.

[@quiqueramos9892]

You must upload the videos so they can be translated into other languages. As spanish. Thanks !!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

You can :) turn on the subtitles, then click the settings wheel and select 'auto-translate' then select Spanish

[@bedevere007]

awesome and she's so cute

[@ShaneJMcNair]

So was this about lighting 😎... FYI, you should know, don't open that door for Bec, she'll step through & steal the show. And, she didn't have her glass of wine. 🤣🤣🤣

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Lol :) glad you enjoyed it

[@linusa2996]

I swear Bec kinda reminds me of a goth Mae Whitman

[@sandeshsawant7605]

Nice video keep it up....

[@diwansinghkunwar6249]

Very nice 👌

[@julioj.cabreramacias]

TANKS! V@uuuu,Julio.From MÉXICO

[@Beantownreview]

Don't let Bec get away with her smart a$$ comment at 3:15. I suggest a penalty box, and no wine for 48 hours.

[@jontiffinphoto]

“Depends how you use it” -Bec

[@ZenAkita]

there is no ignoring Bec

[@VincePhoenix]

I had the rewind because I thought you said "And a pair of Kate Moss boobs", I was like "wow, and he didn't want to make the joke about size ?", but it was "boots" ... x)

[@chrisrobinson7728]

As for the “welcome to ‘our’ craziness” at the start, most of the crazy comes from you Bec, the only crazy thing Peter does, is to pay you with liquid wages. But without the Bec craziness, the channel wouldn’t be anywhere near as fun. 😉

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

:)

[@joejojo5966]

i think itd still be dope, Peter seems pretty chill lol

[@maskytalkies1820]

Good

[@KusumLata-sp8tk]

It's good

[@fanbase288]

hmm ? Interesting far off angles 🤔🧐

[@parags9917]

Smart

[@gamaramdi5469]

Cool Jacket, Hey teacher! leave the kids alone!

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks, gotta love a bit of Floyd :)

[@denos9873]

Go Bec go

[@kuldeepsingh-lq2zc]

NICE

[@smalldeekgeorge]

Thanks! Feel better about my 4 inch now... Edit: Nope girls still laugh when they see it...

[@aaibamohammed7681]

Hiiii...

[@fabioaugusto9425]

👌🏻🔥

[@ASHUTOSHKUMAR-vf8ip]

Wow

[@mediaflmcreation]

So needless to say ... Cross Peter's path, you will suffer his wrath.

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Lol :)

[@diwansinghkunwar6249]

👍

[@zeus.edwards2662]

interesting video and points , thanks !! all i didnt get was a naked girl with a jacket for a demo ...

[@PeterCoulsonPhotographer]

Thanks heaps, the model chose her outfit for the shot

[@fanbase288]

👍😁

[@Mic_Glow]

The emo/goth host is hotter than the supermodels ^^

[@dulkifil2028]

✌️