TTL Flash into Manual Flash: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@frankzayas3103]

I've owned my Godox gear for about a year and a half. After this video, I might actually start using the TCM function finally. This is the clearest explaination and demonstration of it that I have found. Thank you, sir!

[@TheFede65]

In your videos things seems to be very easy just because explanations are very clear. Thanks Gavin

[@kpatour]

Very impressive how you insert the word "SUBSCRIBE" in your videos! Kudos!

[@carlkristensen8398]

I knew the function was there, but never tried it. But I can see now, it works. And what an awesome model, the outfit she wears makes her SO trustworthy in that ligh setup. 10 ekstra likes from me, if I could.

[@WatchThatFirstStep]

Everybody with their R2 transmitter: Oh, that's what that button is for! Thank you Gavin for showing us how to utilize that function to make the most of high-speed sync.

[@thomasbye4339]

Much appreciated. Was unsure about the intricacies of Godox' TCM, but you laid it out clear as day. Bullseye.

[@pattymattes7124]

I never thought of using TTL/TCM for high speed sync. Thank you for another awesome video!!!

[@jerbear197]

exactly what I was looking for. The one stop channel to get all my questions answered with simple easy to understand instructions....Thank You Gavin

[@randyfox5317]

Good gawd, I had NO idea what that TCM button was even for. Thanks for bringing it to light (no pun intended) for me, Gavin!

[@bioliv1]

I had no idea either. Why did nobody mention this before?

[@soumoyadeepkundu3079]

Can i use Tcm mode in my x1t trigger??

[@omegaman1409]

One of the top vloggers when it comes to photography. Awesome shots.

[@fmrff70]

Gavin, your lessons are priceless! I can read the manual until I'm blue in the face! Sincerely, Thank you!

[@cv4u]

Great video. Cleared up a lot of questions I had regarding TCM. Thanks!

[@RobertMossack]

I discovered this a few months back, and it's a game changer. I haven't used my flash meter since.

[@PrivateSnips]

I LOVE GAVIN!

[@wanneske1969]

TCM means TTL converted to Manual. Great tool !

[@jer3006]

Just invested in 2 Godox V860II-N Speedlites and the XPro N Transmitter. Did not know what to do with them until I found this video from a year ago. No flash meter, one 30" umbrella, and just desire, no experience. I'm beginning to think I might already have a studio with that equipment, LOL. Thank you! ⭐x5

[@stephenfilby9147]

My goodness ! So simple ..Have to thank you for taking the fear and loathing out of flash photography for me (and I suspect a whole bunch of folk !).

[@bioliv1]

Yeah, first time I watched a video on flash making it all so simple! Finally I'm out of the confusion and seeing the light!

[@victorrivera6375]

Wow! Thanks for giving me something to do while staying home during these difficult time.

[@EstebanAraque]

Thannnnkkkksssss!! Thank you, it really helped me a lot, when you come from Ecuador you have someone who will take you everywhere to take pictures and meet

[@stevenagorny605]

Thank you for pointing out the TCM, that will save me so much time.

[@benzene1637]

Great video! I didn't even know I could do this with my kit. This will save a lot of guesswork with test shots

[@davidbailey4976]

Excellent video Gavin. The Godox manual was vague, to some degree, on this subject and I now need to play with my trigger again now that I can make sense of the offered functionality. Thank you.

[@erikrosaerikrosaphotography]

Great Video as always!!! Thanks

[@dreamy1855]

Hi Gavin, that’s a fantastic video and the fact this works with high speed sync is especially useful as like you say a light meter doesn’t do it. Always love seeing your videos. I’d love to see some more specific editing videos on how you post process your portrait shots you have such a great painterly look to your final images. Thank you and I hope you and your family are staying safe with everything going on 🙏

[@gvasquez330]

Dont know how I missed this one. Such a better explanation than what’s in the manual. Thanks Gavin

[@dunnymonster]

Another top tutorial Gavin. I prefer a flash meter because I rarely use TTL in studio but TCM is very useful for event shooting where I use TTL ( with flash compensation ) a lot. As you say, it's another tool to help you do the job 👍

[@charleyl264]

Good demo and beautiful model. Please thank her for me. This demonstration helped me clarify a few things about the TCM button that I wasn't getting by reading the manuals. I guess something was being lost in the Chinese to English conversion. Many thanks for making this video easy to understand. It was a big help. I wish I had found it sooner.

[@krbenoit]

I have the same equipment and use TCM all the time, but it was still a reassuring pleasure to see you explain it! And I didn’t know about the need to set it to the 200j, so thanks! Hope you keep creating fantastic content during the lockdown and that you and Sam stay healthy and safe.

[@errantarcher]

We have to watch these just to see where the SUBSCRIBE button goes! Well done Gavin and Sam.

[@kingsleynyawo5676]

Wow this so informative. I just bought a Canon 250D only to find out ut doesn't have a center pin to trigger my Godox Xpro on manual mode. This information will help me as Im going to use TTL mode with exposure compensation for my portraits photoshoots. Also with the help of high speed sync to reduce overexposure. Thank you very much your videos are si helpful Sir.

[@250GTOAJ]

Thanks Gavin and Stay Well

[@elsansilio]

You are the sun in my night. This is exactly the issue I had in the my shooting of the last week end. Thank you so much

[@dandewan7072]

Thanks Gavin, very well explained. Portrait light looked great.

[@bruceprichard2996]

Fantastic !!! Thank you Gavin, I had never used the TCM function, but I will now, excellent lesson.

[@abelb8612]

You are a pleasure to watch, and I can really learn from your videos, unlike most others who does tutorial videos.

[@Godegypt27]

She killed it !!!

[@pjhaebe]

THIS is what I was looking for. Perfect demo/tutorial as usual, thanks for the time you put into these Gavin

[@deenugent473]

This is the perfect video since I'd just purchased the same transmitter along with the Flashpoint AD200 Pro from Adorama. Thanks Gavin!

[@Mrslam2000]

Thanks so much. I always love your tutorials.

[@dagr8ape]

Another great, straight to the point, inspiring and entertaining tutorial. Thanks, you're an awesome portraitist.

[@herifury1302]

I've been using this feature for years now especially when shooting in HSS & i absolutely love it. Really helpful & save a lot of guesswork especially when u need to work fast. My method for outdoor shoot, i ask the model to hold a grey card & set the camera metering to spot meter for a more accurate TTL reading. The shot does'nt need to be in focus, it juz need to fill the frame. Be aware of your own shadow as it might block the light if u shoot it really close or any glare if u shoot towards the sun coz it will disturb the TTL reading. Use lens hood if u have to or use your hand as a shade. Juz sharing. :)

[@visualsbytanaka]

hi interesting take do you completly fill the frame with the gray card

[@nathandavis5099]

Wow. So helpful. I had no idea my kit could do this.

[@MrJueKa]

another great tutorial from Gavin, thanks for sharing 👍✨ Some cameras offer a "Flash Exposure Lock" or "Flash Value Lock" for the TTL auto metering ( FEL or FV button on the camera, see camera manual and menue for further details).

[@jenniferwebster8772]

Brilliant! Incredibly helpful

[@chopperjamie]

Thank you so much for this! I had no idea my Flashpoint stuff could do this! Beautiful photos too!

[@harrygreen6901]

Thank you Gavin for all the wonderful tips in lighting and special efx. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I'm an artist and I use you tips for reference when I shoot. Keep going don't stop😄😀😁

[@davidjones8070]

Thanks for the explanation on tcm function. I've always used my flash meter for this..makes it pretty straight forward. I wonder how it would work outside?

[@HerrThomasE]

Thank you very very much. Thats exectly what I'm searching for!!! And also your presentation is great :-)

[@CineArtByAhsan]

Great Tutorial sir

[@keithpinn152]

Hi Gavin: This video was so helpful. Like 'fmrff70' I simply couldn't understand my manual on the TCM function but you have eliminated this issue. Keep safe! Cheers, Keith ~ Barrie, Ontario Canada

[@GavinHoey]

Glad I could help Keith 👍

[@DevynFromCFXTV]

I love Gavin. This video was way better than the fill flash/modifiers video last week in my opinion (no offense intended). This video is better because Gavin doesn't make me feel like a "gear nerd" because I love my gear; and by default would like to use the "somewhat" expensive gear I've earned. Gavin addresses just about everything he has to create the look, and addresses the premise of the video without compromising the company's sales plan. If you tell me I should be more creative at times and less technical I believe you. On the other hand, if you make that your video premise (cheap and creative) and put expensive profoto d2's in your video, when modifiers and cheap speedlights cost way less, I feel a bit confused to say the least. TCM Confused everyone to no end as a strong advocate for Adorama products. Now I can review send more business to Flashpoint well informed.

[@atxrich]

Great tip!

[@brianleonard507]

Thank you for explaining a button that I have seen many times on my transmitter but really didn't know what to do with it.

[@photo_art_sevenphotography4992]

Thank you for this Great Tutorial, Gavin! I always used TTL oder ManualMode with HSS and got different exposures, because I don‘t knew the TCM-Function of my Godox transmitter. Greetings from Germany

[@Michel_Vanaken]

If only Adorama had a store in Europe...

[@ScottRadfordChisholm]

Ahhhh finally, well explained, easy to follow for us 'simpletons' LOL ;) Thanks Gav

[@GauravAreng]

Excellent video. I literally feel more confident just having watched this. Thanks a ton!

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

You always amaze me. I’ve become a better photographer, from watching your videos. Thanks ever so much. Cheers Guv’

[@barbrarudd3328]

Thank you!!!!😊

[@careylee5951]

Wicked! I have the Xpro and didn't really know how to incorporate that function,thank you.

[@wedstoriesphotography208]

Nice videos sir

[@grimmsshenanigansproductions]

I have that remote and have secretly wondered how to use the TCM mode! Thank you lol

[@michaellynch3558]

This is great and it nearly makes the light meter redundant

[@msmillionaire71]

Thank you!! This helped a lot!!

[@GilbertTV]

that's brilliant.. I have just bought the Xpro trigger ..will try this out ..thanks Gavin..your superstar..

[@MrMonfabio]

My Yongnuo radio system does not have this TCM system, but what I usually do is press FE-lock button to keep the TTL metering the same after I got the perfect lightning. One tip is to frame the model's face for TTL metering, so the background will not affect.

[@GavinHoey]

FE-Lock might work for you (no rights or wrongs in photography). As for tight framing of the face, that's can help but remember not all faces are the same brightness and non models won't appreciate having at camera in their face 😲

[@OkwyUgonweze]

Very important tip.

[@high60Hz]

Now I know what that button does ... 1 year later. Thanks Gavin!

[@pascalc619]

I didn't know this TCM function! Thanks Gavin!!

[@marclabro]

very nice tuto !

[@alexis1959]

Love your videos and your enthusiasm - Inspiring!

[@sotannedupnow]

i didn t know about the hss capibility,, (I was already using the tcm in normal instances),so im glad that I watched ,thanks Gavin

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thank you, Gavin and Charlotte. The photos look great!

[@DavidDavis-Photography]

Fantastic video Gavin, the pictures are wonderful. Thank you!

[@mattskiduggan]

Great video 👍

[@joecrafted]

Great video Gavin! Have the R2, had not explored the TCM function yet. Charlotte has the coolest outfits...

[@markgrochowski2080]

Super helpful and informative video as always. Stumbled upon this function the other day after never trying it. Can see how it would be helpful when doing solo as well as run and gun shoots.

[@ylmazozcan2795]

Great as usual. I always wait for him. He is a great explainer.

[@Impostertot]

Thank you for an awesome explanation of the TCM function! Cheers.

[@CamieStudios]

Great video

[@priyadarsheesinha6176]

Very good explanation with well thought of experiments 👍

[@konsamprincesingh7763]

A very informative video. I really like hss flash photography. But unfortunately I don't own a flash metre I had to rely on multiple of test shots for doing hss. Thanks.

[@bradmuse]

Outstanding

[@devinsmith8339]

Amazing info

[@gregurquhart1458]

Very entertaining and informative as always thanks Gavin

[@mitigo]

Great model

[@katrinschreiber8079]

I ❤ Gavin Hoey, thank you for this video, great 👍

[@dorin_stanciu]

Awesome! Thank you! I had no idea what TCM does and how it works! 😄

[@JedCordwell]

I’ve been wondering if my FP stuff was capable of this. Thank you for doing this video!!!

[@dimitri_6212]

As always top notch video. I’ve learned so much from your tutorials. Thank you Gavin!!!

[@jaysoak]

Thank you for that tip....Priceless!!!

[@luistunonjr.304]

You are great man !!! Your ideas and work are fantastic !!!

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

Great video Gavin

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Kirsty 👍

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

@@GavinHoey your welcome

[@didimiorios3781]

Greetings from Puerto Rico!

[@georgenlewis9150]

EXCELLENT video as usual Gaven. QUICK QUESTION ANYONE: what if I’m using an AD 300 PRO, an AD200 PRO? Do I set for both separately? Also, will I get the proper exposure from the AD300 PRO even tho the transmitter says ‘360j ‘ ? THANKS IN ADVANCE.

[@MartinH1701]

Brilliant!

[@charliegreen1989]

Thanks Gavin, I wasn’t aware of this function and will be using it especially for HSS.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Charlie, glad I helped.

[@richardgollar6300]

Thank you for this video and all your other videos. This is a great lesson and will help me so much thank you Gavin.

[@richardgollar6300]

And thank you Adorama for bringing us this content

[@austrian96]

Yes, perfect in deed!

[@eleazarbmx]

WOW!!! excelente explicación del TCM, bravo!!