Using a GOBO for Creative Food Photography LIGHTING

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In today's video, I'll walk you through how to make a simple, but effective GOBO at home to create the look of dappled sunshine on a summer's day!
In this video:
0:00 Intro.
0:58 Introducing the GOBO.
1:59 Shadow hardness GOBOs.
2:51 The setup.
4:18 Adding the GOBO to the scene.
5:34 Plating and styling.
7:47 Perfecting the GOBO position.
8:32 Adjusting camera exposure.
9:30 The final image.
9:39 Outro.
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[@kraviindia]

Thank you Lauren. simple gobo design and a nice short tutorial.

[@Fatima-zf5ym]

I’m in love with your channel, your videos are so helpful ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much!

[@dianai4373]

This video was so helpful. Thank you .

[@linjianru]

Inspired! Thank you!

[@hermessingson5806]

Thank you for this video! Luv it! ✨

[@EderTuffic1972]

Hi Lauren! I met your channel this week and I'm really enjoying your videos. You create really interesting and important content for those who are starting and also for those who are already a photographer. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and receive a hug from Brazil 😉

[@deanbush]

Fantastic demonstration of using a GOBO! I love that effect! Thanks for sharing, Lauren! 👏👏👏

[@TheSimpleSprinkle]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@NikitaJethani]

Just found your channel, and I'm so glad I did. Loving your videos, Lauren. Thank you for sharing!! :)

[@sunnyblaaze123]

Thanks Lauren for this wonderful tutorial. You and a few more people are a blessing for peeps like us who want ti learn ❤. Sending positive energy and love towards you.

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it!

[@SidneyPratt]

You did good! Thanks.

[@lcphotography888]

nice, better and easier to watch due to fewer jumps in the edits and the subject is relevant to food photographers. Keep up the good work....

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Glad you liked it! All my videos are food subjects :)

[@vdphotosnfun]

It's wonderful tutorial...

[@krishnansv4321]

excellent !

[@Frostroomhead]

Thank you!

[@LaurenCarisShort]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching :D

[@bahadrkeskinkale3845]

Thank you for video..

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Thank you for watching!

[@mohammedalaradi1268]

I am following you from longtime and this is my wish to see your work in videos 😀

[@purpleheart2914]

Awesome video! ♡ I was wondering, what did you use to hold or clamp your foam diy gobo? Definitely would be useful to know.

[@cassandra_lord]

Your stuff is great! I bet your channel will really take off soon ❤️ I have a super selfish request: best speedlights on a budget! I want to recreate some of those falling droplet effects but I don't have a speedlight to do that yet and I'm not sure which to choose for a Sony! If that's up your alley I'll be waiting (Im)patiently for it 😂

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Great question! I would look into Yongnuo speedlights for something low budget that will do the trick. Just make sure you get a sony trigger :)

[@cassandra_lord]

@@LaurenCarisShort awesome, thanks for the quick suggestion, I'll check it out!

[@sadiamirza7723]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing, can you plz teach us how to create cinemagraph?

[@nessie2110]

Hi I would also like to know the name of that tripod/holder that you use to clip the foam bord and create the effect🙏🏻

[@dvdsnss]

What about those composition overlays? Do you have to import your own image for composition scheme, or capture one got its own to choose from? Thank you!

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Capture one has the rule of thirds, the Phi grid and the golden spiral, for the others I just created PNG's and use them! I have them available as downloads inside Food Photography Academy!

[@user-hr4jo2eu2b]

Productions ideas 😊

[@simonelewis8276]

2:53 setup + positioning + histogram (tethered)

[@mordavian]

Are you using additional bar with your tripod? Horizontal bar looks little bit different than Manfrotto's default bar.. Is it a steel bar?

[@emudojo]

I always wondered, how can we create one with a flash not a speed light..., I guess it's the exact same right?, But more of a trial and error

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Yep exactly the same! If your flash has a modelling light that will help with placement before hand, otherwise just more test shots!

[@emudojo]

@@LaurenCarisShort it's the simplest godox, so no modeling light, i was looking around and also called scattered flash... I need to find inspiration again lol

[@LaurenCarisShort]

@@emudojo Just lots of test shots then! You'll soon get the hang of it and it is a fun process!

[@despiertacatolico1691]

Can anyone say diy gobo!!