Umbrella Vs Softbox: Does It REALLY Matter Which One You Use? | Photography For Beginners

When it comes to speedlight lighting modifiers, umbrellas and softboxes are the two most commonly used modifiers. In this video, I take some test shots to determine if there's any difference in lighting on the subject when using an umbrella versus a softbox.
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[@PiXimperfect]

Loved this video! It really helped me choose the right equipment for building my video studio.

[@PiXimperfect]

Thank you, Anthony. I have a lot to learn from you :)

[@BreeCrutch]

@piximperfect really cool of you to comment here!

[@gnashings]

That's awesome, one of the best KZbinrs out there (who has helped me a lot!!!) stopping by to comment on this video - which I think is the best one I've seen on the the subject.

[@eustacevictor2177]

Good to see you guys supporting each other one love . . .

[@harishgupta46]

Hey there buddy. The best Indian KZbinr for photography out there. You make India proud. Love form Pune.

[@mccreav]

First, it’s so refreshing to see another black photographer on KZbin, I honestly don’t see enough. Second, your education on this was excellent. I understood everything you said all the way through. Keep up the great work!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you so much my brotha! I very much appreciate your kind words!!

[@princessjulieta]

Impressive. Interesting soft box is better then umbrella. I switched to soft box today.

[@jasonbodden8816]

There are ways to focus umbrellas more - partially collapsing them; placing your light further up the shaft so you use less of the umbrella's surface. There are also the umbrella modifiers (reflective and shoot-through) with diffusers like the Photek Softlighter and many others like it that provide basically the same amount of control called brolly boxes. There are reflective umbrellas that have a black backing that are obviously more effective. I use umbrellas (all manner of softboxes and beauty dishes, too) regularly and depending on the type of umbrella you use you can get a very focused light (think true parabolic umbrellas that are deeper than regular ones therefore much more focused, especially when used with the available diffusers). I need that mannequin bust, though lol. Bottom line is that both softboxes and umbrellas have their myriad uses.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Indeed Jason! I intended to keep this video basic mainly targeted to those that are just getting into lighting but yes, both umbrella's and softboxes can be used in a plethora of ways to get the light you're looking for. Thanks for watching my video, and thanks for your comment.

[@rickjbradbury]

Well presented video Anthony. Umbrellas can be controlled but they don't offer as much control as a soft box does. With umbrellas you can. 1. shoot through 2. shoot reflective. 3. half cover the umbrella ( if you have a black cover with it) 4. half close the umbrella down for poor mans softbox. 5. choke the umbrella further on the shaft to control the spread.. it will change the shadow pattern and softness/hardness. Umbrellas often get a bad rep when actually they can be a very useful tool. Also I have to say it. Light does not wrap around it is simple the shadow side of your subject seeing part of the modifier/light

[@britanychere4593]

WOW!! Great video! Thorough explanation! I’ve spent the last hour reading articles about this subject and then I found your video and I learned everything I needed in less than 15 minutes! Very informative- you’re a great teacher!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Hi Britany! Just came across this comment. How has things been progressing for you in the world of softboxes and umbrellas? :-)

[@markharris5771]

Umbrellas are great teachers. Back when Moses was still in his basket umbrellas were all most of us had. They were made out of cotton and were much sturdier than today’s. For very young people, below working age, I strongly recommend them as they are so affordable from pocket money etc. They are a fantastic starting point as it’s easier to seeing the impact from the get go. Great presentation skills, you really bring your viewer in as if you are talking to them one to one. No right or wrong, just openly explaining the impact of each modifier. All too often it feels like KZbinrs need to shout at you, where you don’t. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, but as I’ve subscribed it won’t be the last...even though I never shoot portraits.

[@elsie900]

You're a wonderful instructor. I say that as a teacher; I understand how difficult it is to take something this complex and lead the learner through it without either overwhelming or shortchanging them. Really beautiful and clear, no wasted tangents and the viewer takes away something solid to go on. Bravo!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm late seeing this comment but it made my morning!

[@alexalexxis170]

Thank you! Great video. I started studying my light modifiers by shooting the modifier itself (lowest power on your speedlight + smallest aperture on your lens). Doing that, you will notice that even though a shoot through umbrella is fairly large, it still acts as a small modifier because the flash is not centered and the beam is not that wide even when your flash is completely zoomed out @ 24mm. So depending on how far back the flash sits, how close to the umbrella shaft it is positioned and also the zoom settings on your flash, you can alter how your umbrella changes it's character. I have a godox octabox umbrella similar to yours and while studying it by photographing it, I saw that basically you only use about half it's surface. It becomes much softer, with the light much more evenly spread by using 2 speedlights in it (on a tri-flash bracket). Even better with 3 flashes. It also cuts way down your recycling times (for event photography). Cheers!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Indeed Alex. I rarely (if ever) would position the umbrella close to the flash. That's just not a strong suit for using an umbrella (unless you were going for the light/look it produced). Unless I'm using a bracket that allows for a more center position of the flash, I always place the top half of the umbrella where I want the light to be. You can see that in the video. That's the key with any light modifier - understanding how it functions so you can best use it for what you're trying to shoot. Thanks for the comment.

[@virgian2]

I love the time you take to explain and show example photos. When working with other photographers, i have noticed that a lot of them use the terms “soft” and “diffused” light interchangeably. I want to mention, that specularity and softness of light are two different things. Softness of a light is controlled by the size of the light relative to the size of the subject. Specularity (the hotspots that you mention) is controlled by the by either bouncing or using layers of diffusion. This will scatter the light. So it is possible to create soft and specular light source and a hard diffused as well. Another way of getting the most diffused light from your umbrella or softbox, is not pointing the modifier directly at you subjects. Instead point the modifier along the front of you subject. I think the terms get mixed up, because a lot of diffusing techniques, make the light source also bigger. Anyway, keep up the good work, brother 👌🏾

[@AnthonyToglife]

Yup, I have a video on my channel explaining the difference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6DUZ2BrdtWMbsk The vid you commented on is 8 years old, I didn’t have as strong of knowledge about light that I have today. 😉

[@AwesomeShotStudios]

Nicely presented. I stopped using umbrellas for the most part due greatly to the inability to easily control the spill. Adding a grid to a large softbox is like having the best of both worlds, control and softness. The one thing you didn't mention was the specular highlight being square instead of round. It's a minor thing, but some people prefer round specular highlights in the eyes, which you won't get with a square or rectangular softbox.

[@Photomeike]

Great job on this man! You got a winner here! Make more videos like this for more views!

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

this vid is 4yrs old and still relevant. thanks for the effort and the sharing. BIG thumbs up.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@smalltalk.productions 💪🏾💪🏾👊🏾 I appreciate the kind words my man! Thank you.

[@visionscoleco8886]

im not so big on commenting but had to show my appreciation. A great teacher, no messing just straight to the point, very calm no shouting and blubbering like other videos,

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you so much for your comment! I've tried to keep my videos that way because it was frustrating when I was learning to see vids where they babble on and on and have all the unnecessary fluff. I just want to deliver the content quick, to the point, no BS.

[@pegshealth]

An umbrella isn't limited to having an open side - when that opening is covered with an umbrella diffusion panel the umbrella effectively becomes a soft box, e.g. Softlighter. I still love your presentation.

[@Peugot905]

So umbrella can be a soft box without the outrageous price 🤔😯 Helpful!

[@qiyuxuan9437]

@@Peugot905 There are plenty cheap softbox too, umbrella is just light weight, and smaller to carry.

[@Mandelrot]

These comparisons having the images side by side are absolutely fantastic, and speak by themselves. Thank you for this great video!

[@AnthonyToglife]

You are most welcome @Mandelrot, thank you for watching and commenting.

[@fkironsofficial]

Great video man. Keep pushing content you deserve tons of subs

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you very much! I've been light on the content lately as I've been super busy but I will be uploading a lot of videos within the coming months. Thanks for watching.

[@glen-draketoolworks7186]

Scientific or not, this was definitely an informative video. I especially appreciate the no B.S. sans music approach. Soooo many presenters think that an obtrusive background noise (some might call it music) track is essential for user comfort, when what it really does is obfuscate the content. Good job. I'm subscribing.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Interesting to note about the background music. I do regularly have background music with my videos in current times and haven’t had any complaints. I do find that it gives the video a bit more life and vibrancy, as talking heads without music can be a little dry and dull.

[@kennypringle4580]

Good info bud👍 I think back and laugh at my first portrait and family photo jobs. For my early portraits I used 2 white shoot through umbrellas and placed them about 1/2 mile away from my subject. For families I used 1 shoot through umbrella and placed it about 2 miles away from my subjects. What a dork😂😂😂. I rarely use them anymore, I now use soft boxes and place them only 1/8 mile away from my subjects.🤗

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Kenny Pringle don't we all cringe thinking about our early photography days?! I still look at the first photoshoot I ever did, it too was family photos and although they weren't bad, there's certainly a lot I would do different today!

[@BruiserFL]

Love this video. It makes me realize that having a mannequin head is a must for a lighting set-up. I ordered a mannequin head and will try out your direction & instruction. Thanks!

[@AnthonyToglife]

@BruiserFL that mannequin was hands down one of the best purchases I've made in my photography journey! I use that thing ALL the time to test out new lighting techniques/patterns and for my making my KZbin content. IMHO every photographer should have one!

[@pauloferreiraart]

Thank you for the amazing video, i have both and the reason i most use the umbrella is because sometimes it saves me time when i go to the client. Congrats from Brazilian subscribers.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Absolutely @Paulo Ferreira, I just used an umbrella a couple days ago with a client, because it was easy and quick to set up. Umbrella's tend to get a bad rap sometimes but if you know what you're doing, an umbrella can be a great choice for a modifier.

[@Winteryears]

Very glad I stumbled on this vid. You are a natural teacher, I came through learning a good deal. Thanks.

[@AnthonyToglife]

I very much appreciate that. I'm glad my vid was helpful.

[@eddyla00]

Im not new to using softbox nor umbrella, but i can tell you, the longer you use one over the other, the more mental bias you will have towards either one. When actual fact, both will produce good result, depending on the type of result that you looking for. This is a great video, simple, precise and practical. Nothing better than a refresh on basic topic that u have already known. Great job!👍

[@AnthonyToglife]

@eddyla00 I personally find the longer I use modifiers the more I know exactly which one to use for the task I have at hand. I just used an umbrella yesterday, still use softboxes all the time as well. Once you know their strengths and weaknesses, you can best determine when it makes sense to use one over the other. Appreciate your comment.

[@EricSnissaert]

I liked the way you explained the difference by using the doll. It really helped me to use the correct modefier. Thanks!

[@AnthonyToglife]

So very happy to hear that!

[@JerichoYork]

Thank you for this video it helped me decide which lighting setup to buy for my project. Thank you.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Jericho York ... thank you for watching. I’m glad the video helped you. Good luck with that project.

[@chrisconner1811]

I'm building my business in portrait photography and this video is one of the best..!! Thank you for the comparison of technology.

[@AnthonyToglife]

You are most welcome @Chris Conner! I have a lot more vids like this on my channel, hopefully they can be of help to you as well. 🤜🏾🤛🏼

[@johnd9031]

Good explanation and visuals of the different lighting effects of umbrellas and soft boxes.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you @johnd9031, appreciate you watching.

[@JK-jl1bf]

I always liked shooting with umbrellas and in a studio they appear to make sense, however the "ideal" lighting is actually made with a soft box and even more so with telescopic style dome softboxes that I'm seeing most professional portrait photographers are using. I would like to see a follow-up video if you were to explore that topic some.

[@Emma4dfuture]

This video deserves a million views, if not more. Thanks for this informative video.

[@AnthonyToglife]

I appreciate the kind words. Thank you for your comment, and for watching!

[@pegshealth]

I would listen to pretty much any thing Anthony has to say - easy on the eyes with a beautiful voice and presentation. Lots of people talk on a video but then don't show you practical examples in a shoot. Anthony, keep on teaching, you've got a great style. One thing I will say on this particular video is that you used a shoot-through umbrella as a bounce - which as you know isn't the best (or even the correct) way to use that particular umbrella. I just thought that should probably be pointed out for those who are watching the video and may not realize that a shoot through umbrella is just that - for shooting through it, not to be used in reverse unless you add a black back to the diffusion material. The big issue with turning the umbrella around like that is the spill in the direction the light is now facing. So, for that direction, a black back would be needed. I still think your video is quite good because, basically, you're just trying to KISS - Keep it simple, which I understand.

[@AnthonyToglife]

I indeed was just showing it for the heck of it, but I could have explained that more in the video. I've since gotten better at fully explaining things (or at least I try to, I don't script my vids), but I'll definitely keep this in mind for my future vids. Side note, thank you so much for the sweet words! Made my evening.

[@WJ6FRadio]

This is, by far, one of the best, if not the best video I have seen showing the pros and cons of both umbrellas and soft boxes! I do both, still and video, and this video has pointed me in the right direction to improve the quality of videos for my KZbin channel as well as still photography! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Subscribed!!

[@fostervf16]

5.3k likes at this point. You deserve more. Great job on this presentation.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you @Adam D., very much appreciate that!

[@1showson]

Was surprised to see you only have 185 subs (now 186 ;)) I was looking for the K after it lol very helpful video, lots of info without bogging it down with unnecessary garbage talk.

[@jeremycarter]

Wow! So informative and helpful! I don’t know why there aren’t more subs?! I wish I had found and watched this video before buying my Aputure MiniDome. I’m thinking it’s too small for my needs now.

[@AnthonyToglife]

This KZbin world is a grind, lol. I appreciate you watching @Jeremy Carter and commenting.

[@The_Monkey_Rider]

Impossible to explain better. Thanks bro.

[@anzaeria]

Very informative video. I admit I would prefer a soft box with it's softer light but it's not practical for me. With the shoots I'll be doing, I'll be carrying all my equipment on foot to the location with no assistants (plus storing it all in a hostel.) So I'll have to go with an umbrella. By the way, I was surprised to see softer lighting by firing the flash into the umbrella compared to through the umbrella. Another video showed the opposite effect.

[@mikelong1458]

Very informative, Anthony. Thank you. Only suggestion: anytime you compare two techniques, always show the side-by-side results, like you did at the end. When comparing the front/back umbrella shots, you only described the differences verbally instead of better showing the differences with images. All-in-all, very nicely done.

[@jakemcavoy2554]

This tutorial is exactly what I was looking for. The presenter is a good teacher as well. Thank you!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you Jake! This is exactly why I make YT vids. To help!

[@nessielu]

This video illustrated my exact questions about how to use, and what to expect. Thanks so much!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Happy to hear that @Hollie Crower! This was one my earlier KZbin vids, I have a lot more content on my channel that may peak your interest as well. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@LukasJ893]

Great video! I was wondering about the difference in light between umbrellas and softboxes. You really covered it.

[@SusanJGP]

Thank you for a clear and cohesive explanation of umbrellas vs. softboxes

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Susan Peterman, you are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@milosgrujic9118]

One of the best free video comparison between those 2 diffusers! Thanks bro!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thanks man!

[@nettyvoyager6336]

yeah fantastic your helping me here im trying to start astronomy blogs how to and the light is terrible in this room so i did a recce around youtube and i found You :)

[@AnthonyToglife]

Link me to your blogs. I've love to see them.

[@williamcleary]

Excellent tutorial on softbox vs umbrella!!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you @williamcleary, much appreciated!

[@kickapowwww]

Thanks for making this video. I can only afford umbrellas and it's good to know these differences.

[@ericjames4721]

Thanks for the video. I am a newbie to photography and really like and appreciate the method you used to explain how light reflects onto a subject. I will be looking into buying both types to have the flexibility of lighting my subjects.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Hi! How have things been progressing for you?

[@whisperingwind7]

Awesome video, Great job. You did a fantastic work, editing is great, well spoken and you didnt talk fast so its easy for everyone to understand. Keep the good work.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you! I very much appreciate your comment.

[@magrum21]

You had me at the Buckeye Nation hat. O-H! Subscribed. I look forward to learning from you!

[@AnthonyToglife]

I-O! I took a brief hiatus but I'm back to uploading vids!!

[@TheLandichoChannel]

thanks I was wondering which one was better

[@Magmafire]

Very thorough test. I now have a much better idea what soft boxes and umbrellas are capable of.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Very good to hear this! Thanks for watching.

[@Topscura]

Great video Anthony! The test an info are still relevant today and beyond. After many years of using softboxes exclusively, I find myself reaching for umbrellas more than ever before these days. I'm finally at the point where I know what to expect from different modifiers and which I prefer using in a given situation. Between saving time and effort setting them up, affordability, and just loving the looks I can achieve, the umbrella is an essential light shaping tool for my work.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@michael topscura I couldn't agree more! Well said.

[@LadyJaneG]

I’m new to the work of artificial lighting and I’ve been struggling with which way to go ..and to see the two comparisons it really helped! Thank you!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Hi, I just came across this comment. How has things been progressing for you?

[@LadyJaneG]

@@AnthonyToglife well, my Go To is always natural light, thus with this time of year, I haven't been dabbling much in studio with any lights. However, I did have a softbox given to me last year and I did some encouraging work with that. The softbox was given to me, so I accepted it thankfully and have been enjoying the results of it. Thank you for your Reply!

[@Uneedmoremeds]

Great video and of the I recently bought softboxes from Mountdog and am happy with the results so far. I have terrible lighting in my home do I needed a lighting upgrade. Thanks for sharing ☺️👍.

[@luckyblueduck]

Very nicely explained with problem-solving demo. Thumbs-up!

[@AnthonyToglife]

I very much appreciate your comment!

[@Cotictimmy]

Like the video. I've seen Joe McNally videos where he puts a plastic diffuser dome onto the speedlight before shooting it in a softbox or brolly. The first shoot-thru example here looked much harsher than expected as the speedlight was just punching straight through the brolly material relatively undiffused.

[@AnthonyToglife]

I did a vid on that. It does make a difference. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXrJaqKojLaai7M

[@NicoCrown]

Greatest comparison video I saw about Umbrellas. Thanks Anthony.

[@onyinyesarah1226]

Very clear and informative video. Thank you for being the view who actually did this productively

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Sarah O. you're most welcome! Thanks for the kind words.

[@rodandreoff1622]

One of the best video's I have watched on this topic. Thanks Anthony!!! You know your stuff.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you so much Rod!

[@marioku6613]

your video is so informative and practical! I always was pointing my flash outward from softbox, but now that i watched your video, I definitely want to try pointing inward ! thank you so much!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Just seeing this comment; how have things been progressing for you?

[@marioku6613]

@@AnthonyToglife thank you for replying Anthony 😊 i still haven't had a chance to try this technic as this corona outbreak interrupted quite a bit of things 😅 but I'm still going to try this technic in the future! Thank you for following up!

[@AnthonyToglife]

@@marioku6613 Please do, and let me know how it goes!

[@carrington57]

Excellent video,I’m new to portrait photography and have an umbrella and I’ve just bought my first soft box and learning how to use it

[@AnthonyToglife]

Awesome Brent! There are certainly more "advanced" ways to use both umbrellas and softboxes from what I've demonstrated in this video; I hope as you use both modifiers more you begin to learn the different ways to best maximize the use of each.

[@jayoliver5467]

Great video and explanation. I would like you to do a pt 2 to this video explaining the results of deep umbrellas with diffusion vs soft boxes.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Jay, what do you mean by deep umbrella with diffusion? Are you referring to something like a deep octa?

[@PhlBrs]

Very calm voice and explained very well, thanks for that video and keep it up :)

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Phil B thank you sir! Much appreciated, and thank you for watching!

[@Johfrie]

Almost stopped watching with that Buckeyes hat, but I pushed through and didn't regret it! Great video!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Hahaha, I'm glad you were able to forge on! ;-)

[@marinrealestatephotography]

Thanks for the helpful video. It was a good comparison. Also thanks for taking the time to turn the flash around in the softbox so we could see the difference between the bounced and un-bounced version of the softbox.

[@AnthonyToglife]

You're oh so welcome! Thank you for tuning in. I always like to do "unconventional" things simply to see what look it yields. I plan to upload a lot of videos on lighting in the coming months. Stay tuned! :-)

[@MaximilianonMars]

This was a very well made video, thank you for the instruction!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you very much @Max MF, very much appreciated!

[@CYBOPOD88]

Great video Anthro, I tried all the DIY lighting ideas .. My green screen wasn't working.. the chroma key left a film or haze .. so the background sucked big time.. I finally broke down and bought an umbrella light kit.. from EMART about 50 bucks ... SHABAM! The perfect green screen now.. Yes, they are fragile.. but I won't be taking down and resetting up again.. they are planted.. all I have to do is turn on 3 switches.. the 2 foil umbrella light stands on each side of the green screen and the other white umbrella in front. Oh, I subbed, liked and commented.. the three gems of viewership...

[@davidburton2294]

Great stuff - simple and well demonstrated!

[@AnthonyToglife]

@David Burton thank you sir.

[@dominicwroblewski5832]

I shoot for the fun of it, like 50 years. I tried it all and I always seem to come back to one light and a reflector. Try feathering the light from either a softbox or an umbrella. The most control I get is from a softbox with a grid. You can still feather the light with this set up but it doesn't go too far.An old pro once told me that speculor light for the young and super soft light for the old.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Dominic Wroblewski I made this video almost three years ago when I was just getting started into OCF, I've since gained a lot more experience. :-) I should re-make this video soon lol. I tend to stay away from specular light though unless I'm going for a certain look. It's just not my taste but I also think photographers shouldn't be afraid of specular and/or hard light. It's all about how you utilize it.

[@GBB70]

Very well presented. Kudos. Since most of my portraits will be outdoors and leaning toward using the umbrella.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Umbrellas can be a great option outdoors, just watch the wind. In brighter conditions, you may find that a softbox helps focus the light and thus provides a bit more light output.

[@RobRobBob]

This video is fantastic, great examples and well stated. Nicely done, really appreciate it!

[@AnthonyToglife]

This is exactly what I hope to hear when I make these videos! Glad it was helpful. Many more to come Rob.

[@omegaman1409]

Used an umbrella few days ago and notice the hot spots. Thankfully I know Photoshop and managed to fix them but the umbrella is so convenient that it outweighs the shortcomings.

[@AnthonyToglife]

I absolutely agree @megaman1409, the ease, portability, and price of an umbrella definitely outweigh the cons that can be overcome anyway.

[@gopalsatyamurty7620]

wonderful video explained in very simple terms

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Gopal Satyamurty thank you good sir!

[@chellamuthukomarasamy7420]

Very good narration. Lots of concept are cleared. Thank you from India

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you @Chellamuthu Komarasamy. I very much appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@charlesholgate8829]

Thank you for your insights here Anthony, very useful. Bigup from London.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Charles Holgate very much welcome sir! What are things like these days in London?

[@jeffrendered3564]

Thank you for making this video. I’m the process of buying a bigger modifier and came down to an umbrella and a sodtbox...I’m leaning towards a soft box since I like the way it diffuses the light and they aren’t all that expensive now with all these brands on amazon.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Hi Jeff, what did you end up going with?

[@Yousoundvaxxed]

Plz more vids! You’re great at teaching my dude

[@AnthonyToglife]

Just came across this comment; thank you!! I am back to uploading vids weekly!! ;-)

[@wilkbor]

This is a great video. I've seen it twice now and learned something each time. Thanks for your time.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Keefe Borden thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you were able to learn some things. Your viewership is much appreciated!

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

Great job !!! One thought for future videos is to put the final 4 pictures side by side (by side by side) for a reference ! Cheers

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you @Steve Stockmal, and I appreciate the feedback. This video is a bit old now, in my vids today I would most certainly have them all the screen together. Thanks for watching.

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

@@AnthonyToglife ✌️😊✌️

[@FreezeFrame1951]

Thanks for the tutorial Anthony you explained the difference in an easy to understand format. I passed your video along to others

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you very much Leroy! Stay tuned, I'll be uploading a lot of new videos within the coming months!

[@luistunonjr.304]

Good video . Whenever you can, make one using brolly boxes. I find them to resolve most of my problems just like a soft box and they are fast to put up and then throw in your bag and go. I usually take a shoot thru brolly (the black side on the back and the whole umbrella is shoot thru) and one that is all black and the back is shoot thru. I try to take the largest ones I have and now with the new Godox 200AD lights they work super.-At any rate, thanks one more time.

[@tgchism]

Nicely done! Thank you for sharing you knowledge with us!

[@AnthonyToglife]

@tgchism you are most welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@kennypringle4580]

I enjoyed your lighting experiment with umbrella vs softbox.

[@billjohnson3323]

Excellent video. I subscribed because you explain so well and you provide so much practical and useful content!!!!

[@AnthonyToglife]

This comment means everything to me because that's the exact reason and purpose for my channel...to provide practical and useful content in a quick, no BS way. I very much appreciate your comment, thank you!!

[@thesportzherniapodcast6713]

Great presentation. Thorough job!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you! Quality podcasts on your page, by the way.

[@freshpootube]

Preferred umbrella. The softbox flattened the features. Good test.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Ayeee, I made this video before I really knew about lighting 😂 I’ve been contemplating re-making it but I haven’t had much desire.

[@geoffrivera1315]

This was a great explanation and really helped me understand why I need a softbox. I appreciate the clarity and context you used. Please keep it up! I will be watching.

[@AnthonyToglife]

I'm happy to hear this Geoff! I will be uploading a ton of vids in the coming months. The clarity and context will remain the same. :-)

[@JeffreyDurst]

Very instructive video. Thank you.

[@MorianEnestrada]

such amazing video, I really appreciate your effort by putting so much care on it, thank you su much!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Humbled by your words. Thank you!

[@TheDouglasTrevino]

Nice video. Very good comparison of the kind of gear I can likely afford. I hate comparisons that assume I have a ton of cash for kit.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you! I'm huge on using gear that is accessible to most people whenever I do tutorials or workshops. If you understand the basics of simple gear, you can apply the same to higher-end gear. But if I make videos using higher-end gear it may not translate the same to basic gear. And I don't feel that one must have expensive gear to achieve great shots!

[@tonytoffolo9915]

Great vid Anthony. Thanks for posting it.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Tony Toffolo you are most welcome! I appreciate you watching.

[@icandygraphics]

Love it! I've been researching for months but after watching your video Ive made my choice. Thank you! Keep it up

[@vdismukes]

Great explanation. I would also have liked to see a view from the front to understand your setup.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Valena Dismukes I made this video some years ago, but I am contemplating doing it again just to refresh it. I'll keep this in mind.

[@marcusgarrison288]

VERY good video. Very professional, clean and simple. Well put together and spoken. Thank you!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you so much!

[@reachingzeus]

Thank you for this, such a great video! No bs, straight to the point and a great visual comparison!

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Sean Mulligan that's exactly my style, to the point and without all the fluff you see in vids these days. Thanks for watching!!

[@ngaimingyee2970]

Nice job, Anthony. I really appreciate your carefully presented comparisons. Keep up the good work, buddy.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@Ngai Ming Yee, thank you so much!

[@commoncore49]

A great video and very helpful and informative. Confirmed a decision I needed to make in terms of the size of softbox lighting. You're a good teacher! Keep the videos coming. You should be at a 100,000 subscribers with your style and delivery on the subject. Subscribing.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you so much for the kind words! If I can help just one person then my time and effort is worth it!

[@KW86.]

Thanks, I never knew. You may this simple

[@AnthonyToglife]

You are most welcome @H & G!

[@Beautybyjorge]

Loved this video

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you @Beauty by Jorge!

[@TimFenwick]

Great tutorial, I have wondered about what was meant when the term "soft light" was used, now I know. The shadows were very interesting, I can now see why it matters how the setup can take advantage of what you are trying to frame and how you want the output to look. Great explanations! Thanks for the video!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you for your comment Tim. I appreciate it. I'm glad this video was helpful!!

[@lindadoss1174]

Can use both at the same time umbrella and soft light

[@kathyleister5599]

Can you please explain how you were able to tilt your softbox? Thank you - this video is great and really informative - you've really explained everything really well and I like that there isn't distracting music in the background (I like music, but sometimes I feel it can be distracting as far as videos are concerned) - please keep doing what you're doing - it's super helpful!