Softbox vs Ring Light

[@SJ-ev6by]

Thanks so much for doing the side-by-side comparisons-but most of all, for showing us how each light looks with glasses!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Yes- the glasses are tricky!!! I’m glad it was helpful!!!

[@TheTravelingTrainwreck]

I love soft boxes! My husband uses them for his photography stuff and I steal them sometimes - the lighting looks so nice. I like the idea of the big ring light though (I have a small one), and like that it's dimmable. Great info, thanks for this!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

No wonder your lighting/videos are always so great if your husband has photography skills.. 😀 There are pros and cons to every option!!! Just curious, what size ring light do you have?

[@TheTravelingTrainwreck]

@@BrittanyFlammer awwe thanks! I just have the selfie ring light so far - I actually bought it after watching your video on what to bring for teaching when traveling :)

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Love it!!! Hopefully it’s working well for you!

[@SunshineQ_91Vibe]

Is soft box the same as umbrella light? Thank you for this comparison very detailed💝

[@BrittanyFlammer]

They are very similar. The difference is umbrella lights spread light everywhere whereas with the soft box you can direct the light to the direction you want. I hope that helps!

[@annema3088]

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[@BrittanyFlammer]

Thank you for sharing!! This is great info!!

[@AshleyHoward]

Thank you for this great video! Lighting is always such a struggle for me!! I am really considering purchasing a soft box.

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Yes! The lighting struggle is real!! I’ve been really happy with my softbox. What lighting do you use now?

[@FlorieNamir]

This is the best video ever!!! Thank you so much for your help :)

[@BrittanyFlammer]

😄😄 I’m happy to hear it was helpful!! I just wanted to share what I’d learned!!! Good luck with your lighting!

[@FlorieNamir]

@@BrittanyFlammer thank you! 🙏🏼😀

[@lalaineaninon3846]

Hi! Have you tried using both the soft box and ring light for clothing photography? Which one would you suggest for such photography? Thank you.

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Hmmm...I'm mostly filming videos, not taking photos, so I don't have a lot of experience, but I would think the softbox would probably be better lighting for photos since it's not as harsh. And softboxes are actually intended for photography.

[@lalaineaninon3846]

@@BrittanyFlammer Thank you, Brittany! I never thought that you would notice me! 🥰

[@Tandrew]

If you face the ring light the opposite direction and then face it against an object with no glare it will give off about the same light with less or no glare. Just a tip

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@A_k_k__]

Which of the above is good for makeup artist? Softbox i guess?

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Either one would work.

[@focusdriven101]

Thank you so much for this video. I struggle with lighting and this is very helpful.

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Lighting can be so tricky!! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@Leamateurbakes]

Which is better for food photography?

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Oh…that’s a good question. Either one would work, but the ring light is easier to move around/adjust to different angles.

[@PradeepKumar-tq4ev]

Hey thanks i want to know does parachment paper does not burn or melt if placed on ring light and what can be used to diffuse a ring light. Any name of item i can buy online. 😊

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Any parchment paper should work.

[@MP-cf8lw]

Hello again Brittany, it’s been three months ago since I first set out for a light-and about which light to get I ended up getting the RING light 🙃 but now I’m trying to find a diffuser 🤓I’ve seen a few online in the shape of a circle but anyway I have an 18 inch Vivitar ring light …I like all the dimming features it does move back-and-forth but I still wanna know what a box light would be like. 4 right now due to budget I’ll just stick with my ring light and fix it up with different DIY diffusers 😝for example bed sheet material, paper, shower curtain or window curtain🪟Where there’s a will there is a way✨thank you again for all your tips I’ll be checking back to see more tips you have a great day!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Yes- where there’s a will there’s a way! Way to make it work!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@PradeepKumar-tq4ev]

Hey which diffuser works perfect for u. I too have ring light 18 inch. Can't find a diffuser for it 😅

[@Vicky-il5yv]

Nice short video with appropriate examples, thumbs up!! 1) Is there any size/dimensions for a soft box which we should consider for a good lighting. (Looks links are outdated, can't take reference for size) 2) Actually I need a light for online meeting + wanna use it for casual product photography (including small stuffs). I could understand soft box is not harsh on face. But looks like Ring light better shoots me according to my usage. Not sure though suggest me please. Is there is any way we can make Ring light a bit soft using a Reflector or Diffuser? 😀

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Thanks for your comment! Sorry the links were outdated. Thanks for letting me know. I've updated them now. 1. The size I showed was 16"x16". There is not one perfect size for softbox lighting. The general rule is...the bigger the subject you're filming/photographing the bigger the softbox you want. The 16x 16 works fine for me and I'm filming mostly headshots. 2. If you're using your phone for your online meetings the ring light is great because there's a stand for you to mount your phone. If you are using your computer it doesn't really matter. Do you wear glasses? If you don't wear glasses, then the ring light sounds like it might be the best option for you. If you wear glasses, the softbox is better. You can try diffusing the ring light by putting parchment paper on top. I hope that helps...thanks for letting me know about the links.

[@Vicky-il5yv]

@@BrittanyFlammer Thanks for covering various scenario. I wanted to get one for Office meeting on laptop + Photography. And now thinking to get one Led light , which I believe will be helpful for my macro photography too being portable🙂. Have you reviewed any led light like from Simplex, Godox, Digitek etc. If yes then please suggest me one (with higher brightness + portability).

[@ruthl2ess]

Which one is better for KZbin video?

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Depends on what you're filming. If you don't wear glasses, the ring light is great. If you wear glasses or want a little bit softer light, then the softbox is better.

[@ruthl2ess]

@@BrittanyFlammer I want to create a very simple video where I will give my speech on sitting my still chair

[@BrittanyFlammer]

@@ruthl2ess I personally like the softboxes, because they are a softer light, but if you don't have glasses then either one would work.

[@gaby.munich78]

A lot videos for ring or panel.. Is best combination and Softbox.. Thanks

[@SalmanKhan-ck7bq]

Im struggling with background ideas and would like to know how you have done it in this video. Is it a fabric with holes in it or made of cardboard? Love the way you compare the lights btw ;)

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Thanks! My background was wrapping paper. It was thicker paper (similar to brown mailing paper). I have also used fabric, but found that harder - there were usually wrinkles.

[@shanqunagandy1252]

So which is better I can’t tell

[@BrittanyFlammer]

It just depends on what you’re wanting it for…there’s not one better than the other.

[@SavingwithChristina]

It's Brittany day! Binge watching your videos :)

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Yay! Thank you! It was fun to chat with you today. Thanks for letting me interview you for the channel!

[@stevefox2048]

What a nice video!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Thanks so much. I hope it was helpful!! It’s what I wish I’d have known before buying lighting!

[@geriosmani4230]

Hi..I want to start business with clothing photography on the floor. Wich light do you recommend me ?! Soft or ring ?!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

The ring light tilts a little easier than the soft box if you're going to put things on the ground....but I think either one could work.

[@therealist1103]

Curious how much ring light diffusers mimic soft box softness.

[@BrittanyFlammer]

I don’t have any video comparison….I felt like diffusers helped, but still not nearly as soft as the soft box….if that makes sense?!

[@Fares.mohhamed]

Ok a question....what if i want to start a gaming channel what should i use

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Hmmm...good question. I don't know a lot about gaming....but If you are screen recording, the lighting shouldn't matter. If you'll actually be filming yourself in videos then it's just personal preference.

[@Fares.mohhamed]

@@BrittanyFlammer i think i will start with putting my voice and screen recording only but when i will show my face i think i will use the ring light

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Sounds like a great plan! Good luck!!

[@olaaljubouri6508]

thank you for the video :)

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Yes- I hope it was helpful!!

[@jeant9946]

How many bulb sockets do you recommend for the softbox? Thanks

[@BrittanyFlammer]

The soft boxes I’ve used only come with one bulb socket.

[@jeant9946]

@@BrittanyFlammer thank you

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Of course! Good luck!

[@ToastCrumbsUK]

It's a great comparison, but I would take out the self-introduction and the request to subscribe because you haven't delivered any info and they'll click off. But still good vid 🙂

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Thanks! I wish I could edit it and take that out....since my channel is all about budgeting I don't want people interested in video lighting to subscribe....but I can't edit the video at this point. But I hope it was helpful.

[@paulopavarina388]

Thanks!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

I hope it’s helpful!!

[@corinnebohrer4258]

where's the description box below? duh. can't find it

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Right below the video there should be a carrot icon. If you click on that it should open up the entire description box.

[@MyrnaB]

And that was with just one soft box?

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Yep!

[@daduchess6910]

Which is best for makeup photos using phones?

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Really, either one could work, but the ring light is probably the best option. The lighting is adjustable and you can mount your phone inside the light.

[@MandyCrane]

Which one is your favorite?

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Ahah! It depends. I like them both. But I am going to be getting rid of one....I’ll tell you which one when I do a live video coming up a!! I was supposed to leave a cliffhanger with info at the end...but I wasn’t sure on the date....so, I’ll have a live coming soon to share it with you!!! Stay tuned!!!!

[@MP-cf8lw]

thank you brittany this is all so challenging now i want to ditch my ring light but will need dimmable for soft box.....halp!!!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Lighting can be so tricky!! I just switched my location for filming and had to figure out my lighting again…..It’s no fun!! Let me know what ends up working for you!!

[@mohamedelalami521]

great video

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Thanks! I hope it was helpful!!

[@wh0tube]

Can you mime side by side?

[@BrittanyFlammer]

I tried to do as much as possible when I filmed, but I no longer have my ring light so I can’t film another with them side by side. Sorry!

[@EasyLawOcean]

informative video 👍

[@BrittanyFlammer]

😃 I hope it’s helpful!

[@EasyLawOcean]

@@BrittanyFlammer ring light or umbrella light which one is better ?

[@BrittanyFlammer]

@@EasyLawOcean I don't think there's 1 that's better than the other - it just depends on what exactly you're filming. That being said...for my mostly talking head videos I use my softbox more.

[@dronetheworld4k67]

Ring lights are harsh ? Not soft ?!? Aren't they diffused ?! I thought they were soft and can be used to shoot product reviews...

[@BrittanyFlammer]

The ring light cover diffuses the light some and the ring light is great for shooting product reviews, but isn't as soft as a softbox. I just compared the two to try to show the difference.

[@romanasad4084]

Which light would you like to prefer??

[@BrittanyFlammer]

It definitely depends on what types of videos you're filming... For my videos (mostly talking head type videos) I think I'd choose the softbox. The lighting is softer and it works better for if I happen to wear my glasses. However, if I were filming hair/makeup tutorials I think I would choose the ring light. I hope that helps!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Which one would work best for you in your online classroom??

[@AshleyHoward]

Ring light- but I don’t love it- probably going to ask for a soft box for Christmas!! 🌲🎄🎄

[@AshleyHoward]

I love your video editing!! If you make a video on it, I would love to see it!!!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

I hope Santa is nice to you!!!

[@gaby.munich78]

Soft great.. A combination!?

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Yes, I’ve used a combination before. Pros and cons to both!

[@lianium]

I made a softbox with a new hinge mechanism .Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rEfZh9gK14qdE

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@ang.giselle2024]

Hey, I’m a sub, my personal channel. Giselle collazo on BTO. 🙂🌸 Goodness, do you memorize what ur going to say. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 👍

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Haha!! No, just use bullet points, but I know the info...and I cut out lots of mess ups!!!

[@BrittanyFlammer]

And I just watched your video on your classroom setup! Great suggestions!

[@CuriousAndCuriouser1865]

Which one is more irritating on the eyes? 🤔

[@BrittanyFlammer]

I would say the ring light.

[@James.Brooke]

Why so much of expression on ur face..OMG

[@BrittanyFlammer]

Ha ha! Figuring out lighting for my videos was awful! I guess I was just expressing myself in the photo….And that was right when I started KZbin and felt like in order to have a get them now you had to have a crazy face!

[@James.Brooke]

@@BrittanyFlammer Loved your comment and video😁🙏🏻👍🏻

[@James.Brooke]

Subscribed 👍🏻😁