Best Product Lighting - Top Back Lighting - Laws of Light Tutorial

[@david_r_munson]

So I used to work as a photo assistant for a while, and spent most of my time in charge of lighting. I really appreciate your clear explanations and how you illustrate the effects of the different changes you're making. Most videos on lighting technique aren't anywhere as near as clear as this. Well done!

[@explorer9239]

Such useful advice. Many thanks. You’re a great photographer and also a teacher, which makes this channel such a treat. I’m loving it. Many thanks from Prague, Czech Republic.

[@TheSlantedLens]

You're very welcome! Glad you are learning a lot!

[@jasdevsingh1977]

Another blazing video from you. Loved it Jay

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@cinderellapoison]

Thank you so much JP. This is one of the best tutorials. It really means so much learning from you.

[@TheSlantedLens]

You're very welcome! Glad you found it worthwhile!

[@digiratimax]

So many practical & equally clever tips. I love the content! Thank you so much.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you like them! Thanks for your comment!

[@mimoreque1805]

Awesome lighting, and exquisite food styling (scene composition). Thank you!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate your comment!

[@lim2001burger]

Great demo! Really great way to teach it by adding the lights in as you explain what you’re using them for - awesome content! 👍

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment!

[@williamborges3914]

Thanks, Jay P., for demystifying one of the toughest kinds of photoshoots, food. Although they are simple in concept, they're ridiculously hard to get right.

[@TheSlantedLens]

They do take time and patience! Thanks for your comment!

[@WM-eg4gh]

I think with the level of explanation and why you do this or that, what do look for, etc, definitely helped. so thank you ver much for this and definitely thank you both for your patience because this level of detail and creating the video is a lot of work too.

[@TheSlantedLens]

You are very welcome! Thanks for your comment!

[@jer3006]

Happy to see this video following your DIY Probe Lens video. Ties the whole project together neatly and demonstrates the complete technique. Very helpful and thanks for doing it this way.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thank you very much! Glad it was helpful!

[@ifiwere984]

I edit myself into movies and TV shows using green screen and effects and I must say your advice is pretty helpful!!!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad to hear it! Enjoy your productions!

[@billm23456]

My first product photography gig was 33 years ago - 15 queen size mattress & box springs sets using a 4X5 field camera. I was quite envious of the guys doing cereal boxes.

[@TheSlantedLens]

That is a huge thing to start with!

[@_HMCB_]

I’d saved 2 of your videos to my Faves playlist. I start watching this video and realized I wasn’t subscribed 🤷🏽. This video sealed the deal. I loved this practical demonstration of the nuance of light and just how amazing a simple but intentional set-up can be. 🙏🏼

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the sub!

[@FaddyVFX]

Great and Very helpful and informative, good talent and good presentation, 👋👋

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@sophiemiller6355]

Hey great video - I have been thinking about this approach since I saw it once on an assisting gig. What I want to know is how come you don't end up with the issue of 'double' shadows, as you have two lights? I am assuming that if you see a double shadow it can really make the image look messy.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Are you looking at the still images or the video? The video footage has a video light up for filming purposes.

[@ajitd5371]

Too good boss 👍🏻🙏🏻🌹

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate that!

[@AmazingKevinWClark]

The way I like to consider the light and shadows is to make sure the principle focus is more pronounced over the things that are just there to fill negative space. So for me I would want the sides of this shot to fall away into a bit of shadow because I want your eyes to be drawn to the bowl that we end the shot on. Maybe as we get closer the light slightly gets brighter on the bowl by a dimmer. Not enough to notice without intense examination of the scene.

[@TheSlantedLens]

That would be a nice effect to add!

[@lynnwhyjae]

JP, awesome video. I have some products to shoot and during some test runs, I used the foam board very differently lol. I'm going to try your V-flat method. What kind of tape did you use to make them? PS: I felt really studious having studied angle of view and the light going off when you mentioned it LOL

[@TheSlantedLens]

We used black gaff tape to put them together.

[@fumdi2xoba73]

Sir, I am new here . Love your intricate shooting lessons & techniques. If possible please show us some hand held cenamatic moves. I will be more happy if you shoot with Sony 7c camera because I have one.

[@TheSlantedLens]

You might like some of these videos about camera moves: kzbin.infosearch?query=camera%20moves

[@nonaalfull]

can I use this lightning in cinematography?

[@TheSlantedLens]

Of course. Same principles apply!

[@nonaalfull]

@@TheSlantedLens THANKS

[@vimalneha]

It is a very good video.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks! Appreciate your positive feedback!

[@ShahidMalik-pf6hm]

informative

[@lexinad]

Actually took me a minute to figure out what a "Meer" is...

[@TheSlantedLens]

"Mirror" missed that in the write-up. Thanks!

[@eccod]

If food spills all over the table in a product shoot, it's a "creative choice", but if I do it at home, it's a "mess"

[@TheSlantedLens]

LOL! So true. And it was a bit of a mess to clean up!

[@maquinarium]

Obrigado! Jesus abençoe!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Você é muito bem-vindo! Thank you!

[@madhumenon]

The way Americans pronounce "mirror" ("meer") always makes me chuckle. That aside, solid video.

[@TheSlantedLens]

That would be the Idaho accent.

[@zackglickert4495]

I thought jp morgan died

[@TheSlantedLens]

Yeah, that guy did, not Jay P Morgan.

[@zackglickert4495]

@@TheSlantedLens j p morgan died after screwing over the country