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Westcott Lighting
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Founded in 1899, the F.J. Westcott Co. is a leading innovator photography and filmmaking lighting solutions. Westcott is dedicated to delivering top-quality gear for all styles and skill levels. Teaming up with top industry pros, Westcott University is a prolific source for hands-on learning and inspiration, offering live shootout events, seminars, tutorials, and social media resources.
Getting Started with Scrims: A Versatile Tool for Cinematography
Unlock the full potential of your cinematography with scrims! In this video, we explore the versatility of scrims and demonstrate how they can transform your lighting setups. Whether you’re diffusing, bouncing, or cutting light, mastering the use of scrims can elevate your production quality and give you full control over your lighting.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
• The basics of scrims and the Scrim Jim Cine System by Westcott
• How to use different diffusion fabrics to achieve various lighting effects
• Techniques for bouncing light to fill shadows and reduce contrast
• Using nets to cut light and manage exposure in different settings
Gear Used
L120-B LED: www.fjwestcott.com/products/l120-b-bi-color-cob-led-120w
Scrim Jim Cine: www.fjwestcott.com/collections/scrim-jim-cine
Easy Boom: www.fjwestcott.com/products/westcott-easy-boom
Rapid Box Switch Octa-S: www.fjwestcott.com/products/rapid-box-switch-octa-s
X-Drop Pro Stand: www.fjwestcott.com/products/x-drop-pro-backdrop-stand-for-5-and-8-wide-backdrops
X-Drop Pro Fabric Backdrop - Parchment Paper by Joel Grimes (8' x 8'): www.fjwestcott.com/products/x-drop-pro-fabric-backdrop-parchment-paper-by-joel-grimes-8-x-8
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00:00 - Intro
00:23 - What is Scrim?
01:03 - Diffusing Light
02:35 - Bouncing Light
04:14 - Nets
📌 What You’ll Learn:
• The basics of scrims and the Scrim Jim Cine System by Westcott
• How to use different diffusion fabrics to achieve various lighting effects
• Techniques for bouncing light to fill shadows and reduce contrast
• Using nets to cut light and manage exposure in different settings
Gear Used
L120-B LED: www.fjwestcott.com/products/l120-b-bi-color-cob-led-120w
Scrim Jim Cine: www.fjwestcott.com/collections/scrim-jim-cine
Easy Boom: www.fjwestcott.com/products/westcott-easy-boom
Rapid Box Switch Octa-S: www.fjwestcott.com/products/rapid-box-switch-octa-s
X-Drop Pro Stand: www.fjwestcott.com/products/x-drop-pro-backdrop-stand-for-5-and-8-wide-backdrops
X-Drop Pro Fabric Backdrop - Parchment Paper by Joel Grimes (8' x 8'): www.fjwestcott.com/products/x-drop-pro-fabric-backdrop-parchment-paper-by-joel-grimes-8-x-8
Follow Us Here:
Instagram: WestcottLighting
Facebook: westcott.lighting
Twitter: WestcottCo
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@westcott_lighting
Subscribe to Westcott Lighting's CZcams channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, lighting education, and the latest gear tips from your favorite professional photographers and filmmakers.
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - What is Scrim?
01:03 - Diffusing Light
02:35 - Bouncing Light
04:14 - Nets
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Introducing the L120-B LED
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Mastering Self-Tape Auditions: A Beginner's Guide
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3 Techniques to Control Natural Light for Better Portraits
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FJ80 II Speedlight | Quick Start Guide
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The FJ80-SE 80Ws Speedlight with New Twist Lock Mount
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The FJ80 II Touchscreen Speedlights with New Twist Lock Mount
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How can I use my Elinchrom mount reflectors, softboxes to this S Bracket? Any adaptor which may help ? Please reply. I have ordered FJ 80 II M and FJ 200, which I want to use with my existing Elinchrom mount accessories. Later on I may slowly build a complete ecosystem of Westcott products and accessories.
Thank you for that video
Thank You Young Man, Your work & Explanation is excellent. I have been shooting Action Sports for years back to the dark days of film. I am age 84 still enjoy the hobby. I really enjoyed watching you & listening to your excellent advice, and how you work. I have watched several iof your video's, all your images I have viewed are excellent. Keep up the great work everyone appreciates leaning, and having a nice place like youtube to learj
Was the FJ400 in the rear necessary? Could a FJ200?
Great video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the videos! May I ask what Aperture are you usually using for dogs? And I see some images where the background is either entirely black or has a bit of circular lighting in the center of the background behind the dog. Is that just a continuous light pointed at the background, or it is fall off from the main light? And how would you get the entirely black background, would you just put the dog a good distance in ahead of the backdrop and then make sure the light source is only strong enough to really get the subject? Or are you darkening it in post? I appreciate the help!
How do you shoot HSS with no banding or gradient
Silks, scrims and flags are the film industry terms of these fabrics set on frames. Nets = scrims.
That black net idea is fabulous 😍
I love a skrim for photography.
Great video Jacob!
Thanks Joe!!
This blocks the modeling lamp on the fj80se flash ?
Correct, the FJ80-SE also lacks a 1/4”-20 mount, rendering it incompatible with this bracket.
@westcott Lighting is so important. Having a right modifier makes such a big difference. People need to see this for themselves.
Where can I get the legs for the Scrim Jim?
www.fjwestcott.com/products/booklight-kit-legs
@@WestcottLighting TY. Will those work with just one scrim (vs booklighted scrims)?
I almost never leave to a shoot without the 6x6 with diffusion, mesh, black, and even a white bounce
Great video ! Would love some content about the new Easy Boom
+1 for that!
You got it!
Nets and diffusion are really great!!! Awesome system!
Glad you like them!
Good information...but interested in the boom shown in the video. Is this available from Westcott now?
We just announced it and it will be shipping in August! Here’s all the info: www.fjwestcott.com/products/westcott-easy-boom
@@WestcottLighting dang, that's a really good price too. maybe longer ones too?
I recently got some soft box lights and I'm doing well with them none of the green screen videos I do now come out bad I got a 2 set
It takes a Genius to make things Simple. You are truly a Genius.... Please accept my Salute... Keep them coming...
Thanks for this! You just made up my mind for what to get. I currently have a huge umbrella that I can use outside and I'll get a rectangle soft box for inside : )
THANK YOU!!!
You're welcome!
What's the major difference between FJ X2 and FJ X2?
What's the mounting used for the backdrop rolls?
is a bracket made of plastic?
Nope, both the bracket and quick release mount are metal!
Great looking product, I looked at product discription in notes and was blown away. Thanks
Glad you like it!
Does FJ 80 II M work flawlessly with Nikon Z9, which doesn't have a mechanical shutter?
You are asking to set to 'Mechanical Shutter' & 'Silent Photography Off'....now does this mean that this FJ 80II M is not compatible with Nikon Z9 Flagship Mirrorless ? Z9 doesn't have any Mechanical Shutter...it has only Electronic Shutter! Please do kindly reply.
If you look up the physics of what a parabola is, you will understand that this is just marketing hype. This umbrella is in no way parabolic. It's just a big umbrella.
Purchased 3x4 modifiers. Having difficulty getting circles perfectly shaped. Side circles looking oblong. Watched video and did as directed. Any tips??
All were great and I loved the darker dramatic shots.
I just purchased the FJ400 2 light kit for Sony, when trying to make adjustments the trigger either does not respond or is very slow, is this normal ?
Anyone else have issues with the X3-S being slow or unresponsive at times ?
Hey Jem! Do I need to use Westcott fabrics, or can I use TRP, LA Rags, etc?
great product... great teacher... please showcase more of his videos... many people miss you Jim (9/2023)...RIP.
Great teacher!
Looks good. Good instructor. I will have to check your channel more often.
Too bad that offer wasn’t on My purchase last year 😢
Can't wait to get my hands on it! 😎
The stand isn’t stable.
🔥🔥
This is nice and I'll probably end up buying it but where's the FJ600?
couldnt you just use hypersync mode move the strobes closer to get the shutterspeed up and iso down?
Thank you!
Probably the worst video explaining the rembrandt triangle. That was a waste of my time.
Hey @westcott how do you trigger this flash wirelessly? Can this be controlled by the FJ-X3 wireless trigger?
Extra question: the sony a6700 is compatible with high speed sync function of your flashes? I already checked your webpage compatibility but it just show a few cameras. the question is just to be sure if it is or not is compatible. thank you for your attention
The cameras listed on our website are those that have undergone comprehensive testing to ensure full compatibility with our system. While many other cameras may also work seamlessly with our system, they have not been subjected to the same thorough testing process.
Would have been much better with a narrated walk through.
Amazing job, congratulations!!!! thanks you to Westcott for helping us to use our Wescott flashes I have the FJ400 !
Great to hear!