Gotta say...I first dived into the lighting arena with so much inspiration from the many KZbin videos watched. I purchased the right equipment, within my mean of course. I returned some over the top things I found really were not needed at this time. I was totally overwhelmed by the entire lighting process and turned back to my passion...wildlife and nature photography. I just about swore off doing any studio portrait work. Then I ran across this tutorial for Studio Lighting for Beginners - The Three Light Setup with Mark Wallace. That inspiration returned and I thought....This is one of the easiest, user friendly tutorials I've seen yet. I broke out my two Soft lights, a snoop and even threw in a couple of affordable LED color lights for enhancement. I viewed this video several time and attempted to mock every step as I could. After about 3 weeks of playing around, it all came together. My pictures turned into portraits. I was able to achieve the same lighting, with a little modification also learned from the video. Now with another week past and posting some self samples to my social media accounts, one of my friends actually requested a session with me. I jumped on the opportunity to have an outside model and offered to do it for free in order to relieve any stress I may get from my first time. Thank you for sharing this video and for rekindling my inspiration into another field of photography.
@Ahhmathilda8 ай бұрын
can I check your social media? I wonder how the results was
@jawadpirzada3112 Жыл бұрын
Selection of Teresa is great taste. But your teaching this so simple and easy 100/100. Great job.🎉
@albertr9152 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Mark. You show, and explain thing's so well. You are a great photography teacher.
@TheGeocab Жыл бұрын
Getting started is difficult simply from all of the choices of light modifiers and light stands. For example, I now have a 36" and a 48" round softbox, a normal light stand, and a C-stand. Some of that was included in a package deal so I didn't have a choice of type, etc. But after watching a bunch of videos, it seems like I also need to add strip boxes, and square boxes to the line-up. It's just overwhelming when starting out. I'm obviously going to practice with what I've got and learn the in and outs, but there is just so much to learn.
@anujasharma96774 ай бұрын
Mark as always your teaching skills are amazing. I have learnt so much just watching you and Joey. Thanks to you both and Adorama.
@rediscoverNewark Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining this in detail without being complicated. I really appreciate it.
@encapsulated_nomad135911 ай бұрын
I'm doing research as well as a brush up on studio lighting especially for a job and this has been a really good refresher into lighting and made me feel more prepared thanks
@jer30062 жыл бұрын
Cheers to you and Teresa , Mark, for an outstanding video. Love the setups you demo'd and really enjoyed your animation showing each light, then all lights. What a teaching tool!
@HarpreetSingh-zx8lq2 жыл бұрын
Wow...I am new to photography. But haven't seen such explanation over internet about lighting. Just Wow
@Sportserjeff2 жыл бұрын
Love the video. Just a little bit of history, if you look at portraits of photographers most are wearing dark shirts.
@josephchan41983 ай бұрын
Hope you bring back Mark in coming months? Great instructor.
@MarkWallaceVideos3 ай бұрын
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@mikefoster601810 ай бұрын
I love this. As someone who only does hobby street photos with (often participating) strangers, I try to replicate these ideas using what's in the street. The sun for a key light, a white wall like a fill light, maybe even my camera flashlight as a back light (if I trust someone to hold it!) although that's fairly untested so far and may be too weak. So yeah, I'm always trying to look where big white walls are etc. Sometimes I'll hold up my clenched fist to see where the shadows are.
@curtisb18242 жыл бұрын
It's good to be refreshed in studio lighting . Although I now do now 98% environmental photography . It has been 30 plus years since , I've done any studio photography ! The principles are still the same . Mr. Light meter as well as lighting system has advanced to where you can add more than 5 lighting strobes in lighting your scene ! Remarkable video tutorial on Studio lighting !
@thomastuorto99292 жыл бұрын
I don't do any either & Mark makes me want to go out & purchase everything!
@razobaghd1696 Жыл бұрын
Your diligence is sincerely appreciated.
@andygordon68803 ай бұрын
Really amazing video. Absolutely perfect for beginning portrait photography.
@stylishturtle7476 Жыл бұрын
Thank you teresa for your effort standing a whole 20 mins
@tgtoon81797 ай бұрын
Very use full knowlage in 3 light setup
@abdulhameedmeer50502 жыл бұрын
Brilliant presentation with absolute clarity. Full marks.
@RalphEssaba2 жыл бұрын
thank you Mark. You are still awesome. I learned photography through your videos over a decade ago.
@shadabquaderi753 Жыл бұрын
What an excellent teacher 🙏🏽
@johnrichardson83282 жыл бұрын
Thought I'd mention a problem I experienced. Using correct settings as advised, my images looked over exposed when reviewing on the camera rear screen. Took me a while to realize that I had the screen set to fully bright for outdoor viewing. Perhaps Adorama customers should be aware of potential misunderstanding. Thanks for the great videos, Mark Wallace in particular.
@computationalerr2 жыл бұрын
The histogram is vital for this aspect.
@garym3407 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark this was a great tutorial for a novice like me. You have the knack of explaining things so clearly and I always enjoy watching your videos and learning from them. Much appreciated keep up the great work.
@winstonramroop3387 Жыл бұрын
Excellent lighting and demonstration of a classic 3 light setup . Learned a lot in 1 lesson especially about the differences in stops..Well done !
@pedramnz80577 ай бұрын
Simple and comprehensive. Thank you for your informative video
@brucekraft7442 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video! Thanks to Mark and to Adorama for putting this up. (I even bookmarked it for a repeat viewing.)
@chopperjamie2 жыл бұрын
"i've never see a 15-20 light setup, but it could be" Joe McNally "Hold my Nikon"
@tony359 Жыл бұрын
thank you, very clear and informative!
@georginekwa9971 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this very clear and interesting lesson on lighting , I will follow you from now on. I AM a beginner and ready to learn from you
@ProDrummer11 ай бұрын
This is an easy an great tutorial. But i would teach students doing this without a lightmeter! Maybe that will take more time to learn, but it brings much more knwoledge in lightning from the beginning. 🙂
@Franklinvaz Жыл бұрын
loved the way you explained the activities...
@tylam13748 күн бұрын
thank you, very helpful
@saltmaangatree2 жыл бұрын
Great articulation and so simple for beginners to pick up! You opened up a whole door in front of me ... thanks Mark 👍🏼👌🏼
@fuchsiamist Жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing such clear explanations of how to set up photography lighting.
@nileshkumarghoghari69672 жыл бұрын
excellent light setup video 👌👌
@charleswallace84062 жыл бұрын
Extremely interesting and well taught session on the 3-light system Can't wait op go out and try this
@BTcycle2 жыл бұрын
Well explained video about 3-light setup. The foundation for taking your portrait photography to the next level.
@reniesboutique2 жыл бұрын
Awesome explanation of the main/fill/hair light setup
@felicityannchen10 ай бұрын
So helpful & clearly explained! Thanks!
@AmaitemImaikop-xq9ib Жыл бұрын
This is incredible Mark...cheers!
@karlweb1 Жыл бұрын
Great video mark I use a mola Demi main 3’ Octa fill 1X3 strip with a grid for a fill As for the hair or kicker I set based on hair color. Blonde lower power darker hair high power When you have a sec could you do a demo with the Elinchrom Five, one. Have a great day
@alanconnolly35733 ай бұрын
Brilliant !! cheers!!
@yaeckerphotography2 жыл бұрын
I just put up my lights and take a test shot. No $500 meter needed.
@sherrymajeedi2 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr.Mark simple and clear
@MWB_logic_reason_respect2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don't use it as it gives you 'cats eyes'. Still interesting though, please keep them coming, they have been helpful.
@pantelisxikis73509 ай бұрын
A wonderful lesson ❤ Thanx guys!
@arttiz012 жыл бұрын
GreaT!! i LIKE the Key Light only! Thanks for teaching so well!
@givebackdocumentaryproduct5981 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, I always appreciate your excellent videos 👍
@brianlougheed86052 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, great tutorials. You explain things really well. Question for you.... what type of set up would you use if you had two or more people in the shot?
@43topspin2 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful!
@Maz-2393 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark for the explanation! Awesome
@jerrypollatos79352 жыл бұрын
Another great video from Mark!!
@brad_in_yyc2 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation Mark. I don't use the Sekonic light meter so I'll have to keep remembering how many F stops is a full stop. But fantastic way of explaining all of that.
@alexanderpons92462 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial video, you are a great Teacher Mark Wallace!
@user-lg8gi1hd1k Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Well done.
@user-kt6ly4nw8l2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@a.l.sanders2028 Жыл бұрын
Very straight to the point video! Perfect!❤
@TheAragonProduction2 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video. Very informative.
@wellwhatthen101012 жыл бұрын
Well explaned on how to set up the lighting positions but lets keep it real Mark this is for beginners that dont want or need to or buy the top end Sekonic L 858D light meter as you well know that you can do this with a cheaper meter like the sekonic L 308s at a fraction of the price .
@natestain71032 жыл бұрын
you don't need a light meter
@wellwhatthen101012 жыл бұрын
@@natestain7103 That's very true i go by what i have learnt from the past and one roughly know the set up and power of the lights But it is always good practice to learn how to use one.
@onlysublime2 жыл бұрын
@@natestain7103 you dont but a light meter makes everything so much faster. No need to experiment.
@MarkWallaceVideos2 жыл бұрын
You are correct. That's the only meter I own now, so I had to use what's in my bag. But... take a look at these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqLXaHiqi9Gff9k and kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJilqqmGapqggpY and kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKPNY3ynpNljo80
@MarkWallaceVideos2 жыл бұрын
@@natestain7103 You can definitely use other methods, but a light meter will save you tons of time and give you more consistency. Check out this kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3TKpWCngr-BhK8 and kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYTYhaehg7WmnKc
@AmmarAli_art4 ай бұрын
Amazing explenation, thanks
@wa7sca Жыл бұрын
Always enjoyable!
@MunchyToy2 жыл бұрын
Mark, why not use true stops, say, f11 for your key light, to make subsequent calculations easier?
@leventoguz12782 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great session
@barkyvonschnauzer2188 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Mark your the best
@peterpayne22192 жыл бұрын
Very useful for a newb like me, thanks!
@Mowikan2 жыл бұрын
Thx! Great basic lighting video!
@rostanddarbouze10672 жыл бұрын
A masterclass. Well done!
@ziaphotography2056 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explain very easily :)
@BenSussmanpro2 жыл бұрын
great explanation of the fundamentals. I’ve done portraits over the years but it’s not my main type of photography, so I’m glad to have a refresher. Also, you got a nice model, howabout having her put on some fashionable modeling clothes next time :)
@themidstream2 жыл бұрын
best video on the topic.
@fabianaronaguilar94892 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Mark, thank you!
@davidbentley88482 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark. Enjoyed that one and learned a lot !! Really well explained again.
@vidademikey9790 Жыл бұрын
That model's got a great rack for photography. Muy nice.
@jeremiahyoung5931 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thanks
@SaranmediaSalem Жыл бұрын
excellent sir,thank you
@PlusEducation-pk1nr11 ай бұрын
perfect, good teacher
@Hassanakora6 ай бұрын
I see mostly people keep 200 watt light on 7-15%. How much light (in watt) is required for KZbin videos. I mean for "head to chest". Is 60w light will not enough on 30-50%?
@FurqanShamim Жыл бұрын
Very informative
@CompiChao Жыл бұрын
I have the key light, fill light, do I really need the hair light? I am filming in my room and there are plenty of lights from windows above.
@ramizkasim12 жыл бұрын
Well explained!
@fcoker732 жыл бұрын
Love it!!! Thanks, Mark!!! Im motivated now to do this when I get off of work!! It was very easy and very understanding!
@alihussien73362 жыл бұрын
Thanks man i appreciate that great video
@sutthasanmargham799 Жыл бұрын
Thanks sir your kind information 😘😘😘
@JohnChubbSr2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@stevenhundley82442 жыл бұрын
I think that the camera is pretty photogenic. You should have left it in 😀
@alhammadi1987 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@sergiomiranda8857 Жыл бұрын
these videos are great !
@saibaludeluxe.combaludelux4617 Жыл бұрын
Super rrrrrr .My age 76yrs once I am using Metz 502 and 60 ct1with mecalux slave for industrial photography with Hasselblad 500 Cm with 50mm Ditagon lens . It is my experience with you
@rmcreynolds19592 жыл бұрын
Well done, Mark! One question, though...when you're metering the Fill Light and the Hair Light, are you turning the other light(s) off so that only the light you're metering is turned on or are all the lights turned on and adding to the metered exposure?
@terrific20102 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, can you please answer this question. I assume you’re turning the other lights off when you’re meeting each light, correct?
@ramukmarks2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think so. I think you need to fire all the lights. You are trying to achieve fill light falling on the subject to have one stop less than key light. That fill light should include the light bouncing from the key light say from the wall, if it does. Same for hair light. Correct me if I am wrong.
@user-kk4hs7ml3l2 жыл бұрын
@@ramukmarks i agree with you ,
@mohitthapa22652 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter if the lights are turned on.. when the lumisphere is recessed or is shielded from other lights it will give reading only for the light it is directed towards.. it's different from when you are average metering with the lumisphere out and can 'see' all around.. the first reading that mark took was with the lumisphere out because it was the only light present..
@davidarilotta25282 жыл бұрын
You can either turn off the other lights or just retract the light meter globe so it is not sticking out (he mentions that in the video and also you see him standing in front of the other light he is not metering) and catching any of the other light. So when metering lights you just want to meter the light your metering.
@seunadeniyi1743 Жыл бұрын
I understand thank you
@7743dustin Жыл бұрын
Will the lights in my house matter? I have two large windows with natural light but should I use blackout curtains? Confused about how the room should be.
@marinagelido8902 Жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍
@Ronniealdo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. This is great video. I might have missed it but when you meter for your fill light, your key is turned of? I've done this before and when I turned the key and the fill on, there was too much light. It's hard for me to control the light in small space.
@jeffnewman82612 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Mark. I don't do much of this type of photography so I only have one flash and a shoot through umbrella. Could I get away with using two reflectors in place of the the fill and hair lights for the few times that I may do this?
@MarkWallaceVideos2 жыл бұрын
You could! It will be tricky to get the light bouncing exactly right, but it can be done. Give it a shot and let us know how it goes.
@jeffnewman82612 жыл бұрын
@@MarkWallaceVideos will do, thanks
@WargamingHistory Жыл бұрын
Great information. I want to photograph 30mm miniatures using the three lights, would the same information apply? Cheers Matt France
@manoharmgr82352 жыл бұрын
SUPER. SUPER , THE BEST நன்றாக இருக்கிறது வாழ்த்துக்கள் R.MANOHAR-CHENNAI
@cizcalodiablopanzon11 ай бұрын
why do you point the flash meter at the camera with the main light but you point it directly at the flash with the other lights? does anyone know? i am learning flash here on youtube university lol
@TheBenchapman2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@Nganbinhstudio Жыл бұрын
Can anyone explain for me about soft box of kickerlight?
@ajaysinhparmar226611 ай бұрын
THANKYOU
@ThePbird12 жыл бұрын
We used to call that a “ double kicker” with fill.