What the hell is a kicker? What's a key light? The names photographers use for studio lights.

[@galensinkey]

This was the most helpful lighting instruction I've seen so far

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much! That is great to hear.

[@MichaelCTruth]

​Can the edge light touch the models nose? ​@@JohnGress

[@asmitasandip3033]

I love the way you keep it simple, so everyone can understand it. Thanks a lot. You saved me once again☺

[@JohnGress]

Glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC]

After years doing photography am still very bad at lighting. I really appreciate this video because you have this thing, of explaining with such clarity its very easy to learn. Thank You

[@JohnGress]

That's great to hear and I hope it helped! Keep practicing and trying new things. You'll get there.

[@Beautybyjorge]

Thank you so much for these videos John

[@JohnGress]

My pleasure!

[@John-tm9vv]

I enjoy the way you explain the techniques of photography, thank you.

[@JohnGress]

My pleasure. I hope it was helpful!

[@sastrydasigi7010]

Another great video with clear information. Thanks, John!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@EliInfante]

Another gem John! Thanks for creating this :)

[@JohnGress]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it!!

[@mateodillon9412]

Actually yes, this was indeed really helpful, thanks

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much! Great to hear.

[@rebeccab6791]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! This was SO helpful.

[@JohnGress]

You are so welcome! That is great to hear!

[@KeysPete1]

You have a very clear and concise way to teach. I was so confused when starting out with different terms for the same lighting from different people. A big thumbs up from me 👍

[@JohnGress]

Awesome, thank you so much!

[@elenapanus6638]

Thank you, very informative, love your style, voice, smile... Best Tutor💙💛

[@JohnGress]

Aww thanks Elena 😊

[@yanafridabinaev]

What a GREAT Video John! Very very helpful!!!

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much! I am glad it helped!

[@yojones515]

Thank you! Thank you! I am literally a toddler in my photography development and this simple, highly illustrative video helped tremendously.

[@JohnGress]

That’s great! Glad it was helpful!

[@71whitey]

I find it very interesting that REAL pros like you and Peter Coulson have so many less followers than pretenders and click baiters like certain other "photographers". Obviously, you spend more time actually DOING it rather than talking about gear etc. One of the best photography channels on YT. Hope you had a great Xmas and an even better NY celebration. Cheers, Mate.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks man! Happy Christmas and happy new year! Your comment really made my day. 😊😊😊

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[@angelian6260]

@Dario Ezequiel Instablaster :)

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[@jaimesilva3934]

Thank's for clarifying the names for separation lights. I always named Rim light to the side lights. You're explanation makes sense 👍

[@JohnGress]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! I think people will still call them rim lights, but there is a big difference to me between an edge highlight on one side and a complete outline.

[@sjv]

I always appreciate clear, concise descriptions!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Scott!

[@brianstalter6569]

Excellent breakdown. I appreciate the in-depth explanations.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@otsentertainment1601]

Extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@JohnGress]

That’s great to hear!

[@justfeelitcreatives]

one of the best teacher... thanks JOHN. Thanks a TON

[@JohnGress]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@Abel2670]

Great tutorial, simple and to the point

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@kamilkubalik7762]

Thank you John and greetings from Czech Republic

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much Kamil!

[@beautybylati]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@JohnGress]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rithocreative6949]

So informative. Thank you.

[@JohnGress]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SusanneGeert]

Such a great video, clearly explained.

[@JohnGress]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Susanne!

[@mohammedmushtaq1786]

Thank you for another great instructional video, learning a lot from your videos. You are very inspiring.

[@JohnGress]

That is so nice of you to say. Thank you!

[@samuelkellenberger5786]

A very clear and literally enlightening video 😉

[@JohnGress]

Great to hear it! Thank you so much!

[@laxmanp8147]

Thanks brother ..easy to understand ....

[@JohnGress]

That is great to hear! Thank you!

[@joshuadelawrence85]

Love the video. Good to know. Need to get a primary flash pro photo or equivalent flash. Then build off that

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! I chose to switch from Porfoto to Elinchrom almost two years ago. Here is what I use - johngress.com/more-information/whats-in-our-bag/

[@JohnGress]

These light are particularly great - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ7dooWjfa-ihLc

[@joshuadelawrence85]

@@JohnGress Hey John I looked this up tonight because I am coming around to being able to afford lighting and these are no longer available on amazon and B&H I CCP the name of the light in their search and it doesn't come up.

[@eddieokon4434]

Credible! Thanks for sharing

[@JohnGress]

My pleasure! Thank you so much!

[@kylehislipstudio3280]

Clear as a bell. Thanks!

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much!

[@beauphomasterpiece3795]

Could the hair light be used interchangeably as the rim light ? They seem to do very similar things

[@JohnGress]

I could see people using them interchangeably, but i think the rim light would be lower than your subjects head and the hair light would be above it.

[@andreassalomo]

good insight, thanks!

[@JohnGress]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beauphomasterpiece3795]

Thanks because I’ve been wondering why they are used differently

[@JohnGress]

Thank you!

[@PFB-yo6wi]

Love this!

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much!

[@PFB-yo6wi]

@@JohnGress More than welcome, John. I love the simplicity of your approach to teaching it. And yet the results are beyond phenomenal. A lot for me to aspire to achieve. Keep them coming please, John and/or consider an online tutorial. I'd be keen!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! I am sure there will be a video a week for some time to come and a tutorial in 2021!

[@LisaRettenbacher]

Wonderful video as always! I would love to know how you light your videos. i love your video lighting setup. It has got such a warm tone to it and makes me feel so comfortable immediately

[@JohnGress]

Awesome! Thank you! This video was shot in RAW with a Canon C200 at 1/48th of a second, f1.4 ISO 200. The lens was a Sigma Art 50mm f1.4 aimed through a teleprompter. The main light was an #Aputure 300D dialed way down to 15% in a 35" Aputure light dome, the hair light was a 120D in a Mola Setti Beauty dish and the background was ham handedly lit with a 120D through a cucoloris. I think having the main modifier turned all the way down made it green, so I had to add more magenta and warmth over all. Often times I use my Elinchrom 120cm Lite Motiv or 190cm indirect octa. The later tends to look like evenly lit daylight but I like the night time feel in this video better so I will probably use this lighting going forward but I will use a 120D in the main modifier and I sometimes I may bounce a background light off the ceiling so it looks more like day time just to mix things up.

[@Isaypreach]

Sooo is a high key light a light that is raised aboved the subject be it left or right?

[@JohnGress]

Even though the work high is in the name, the elevation of the light or lights isn't part of the equation. As i said at 1:53 "The phrase “key light” should not be confused with “high key lighting,” which just means that you have a low contrast scene that’s fairly evenly lit, probably with two equally bright key lights, one on your left and one on your right."

[@jeffereyjimenez6439]

Search for Mark Cleghorn. He clearly explains High key, Low key, and Mid key lighting and proper common sense light placement. Good luck!

[@Drinckx2]

Very good video, clearly explained. A lot of these terms get interchanged - as you point out, one person's rim light is another person's kicker, or point toward the hair light being a specifically placed kicker. Perhaps there should be an international agreement on what to call specific lights based on their position and intensity. Good stuff. I always tell my students that the key light only becomes a 'key light' when you add an extra light - it's defined by its role in a 2 light or more lighting set-up. If you use one light, it's just 'the light'.

[@JohnGress]

Ha. Like street signs! Thanks for teaching me that there is no main light in a one light set up!

[@ezielAraujo]

Excelente conteúdo!!

[@JohnGress]

Muito Obrigado!

[@rbelatamas]

thank you so much ❤

[@JohnGress]

You're welcome 😊

[@joshuadelawrence85]

He john I live about 2 hours out of San francisco and I would love to get involved in sport photography and I would love to see you release videos on advice and maybe how you got into professional sports.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Josh! I will add it to the list.

[@joshuadelawrence85]

@@JohnGress Another thing I would like to know how to contact you and have a conversation. I am more of a underwater photographer. I dive closed circuit rebreathers and I am actually ranked as a professional diver. I have the ability to teach underwater photography and assist in teaching diving. However I am planning on starting a new youtube channel through my sponsors backing GoPro that is unique and no one else does. I would just love to talk about it without it being broadcasted.

[@holdengreen442]

This is super useful, thank you!! I've been trying to learn more about al the different lighting situations, but the loose use of terms has made it harder. Also, who is the model at 0:57? I've got a shoot in mind that he would be great for! Thanks!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! instagram.com/evanbocock?igshid=1hkwnom7vkhpa

[@marvelchuruk7052]

"Call your mom..." ...in other words, be nice 😇😁 Thanks for the video John, lllike! 😊👍

[@JohnGress]

Lol I couldn't have put it better myself! No trolling and call your mom! Thank you so much!

[@HURPSYYEMRAY1]

Tnk you

[@JohnGress]

Thank you!