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Just curious, but can you use 2 or three for a wider backdrop?

It would have helped if you had talked about the settings for camera and strobe.

You are the best instructor Felix! Thank you for yet another super helpful instructional video :)

Love the features of this c-stand…

Not sure Felix, your still hanging around CZcams, but if you are quick question. I recently purchased my first C-stand (Impact 40" turtle base - recommendation by professional photographer) and you're correct. The boom arm just has a round ending (not a hex end). I was thinking of mounting a strobe to the knuckle end. Now I'm completely new to lighting and fairly new to photography. My thought was to purchase a Kupo 5/8" baby pin connector to mount a Godox AD 600 pro 7+ lbs and 34" Cheetah Stand rapid softbox to that pin on the knuckle - Impact doesn't make a pin like that. Two questions: 1. Even if the boom arm isn't extended a lot (example would be "butterfly lighting" where you want to stand under the modifier) - would putting a strobe of this size out on a boom not be advisable at all (even with counter weight)? 2. If I purchased a second, smaller strobe, what pin connector through the knuckle would you recommend. My choice of first strobe is a long story, but needless to say my plans are to photograph dance in big environments and outdoors with dancers I know, and I thought I'd need the power to use with HSS outdoors and t0.1 short duration times and power indoors - and the strobe was available new for half price. For normal shooting, I realize now I need a smaller strobe that is portable, and easy to mount overhead. Thanks in advance if you get back here.

Clear, concise, and helpful. Seth Miranda (through Adorama or his LastXWitness channel) did a similar video covering many of the same points. However, I always watch good educators explain things for additional information. I see this is 1/2 parts, so if I have a comment question, I'll leave it for that video.

I have been a follower of yours, and your work is really amazing ❤ I do have a question though, I want to get my first full frame camera as I have been using D3100 APC-s till now… so, do you think the D850 is still a good buy or I go mirrorless

What do I do if i already mess up my screw

Its the super weak point of the elinchrom bracket. It does not hold any umbrellas if not the small ones. It's a shame that Elinchrom did NOT use better materials , just cheap plastic there. VERY disappointing.

Kupo Grid Kit Link doesn’t work

5:34 That does not look right. The sand bag would be more effective on the side opposite the boom extension. Look at the pivot points as you pull it over. If the stand falls in the direction of the sandbag, it doesn't lift much of its weight.

felix, what, if any are the differences between this "reverse mounting" (similar to the para 88" focused reflectors{Broncolor, and Godox}), and the "deflector kit" the fashionista that goes into the umbrella hole in the head, and covers this exact hotspot, re-directing this light into the sides of the modifiers. is one solution better, or for different genre of photography, one for food, the other for portraits.

this is a fantastic shot. Love it!

great work and Activision , thanks for sharing, blessings to you and your crew,

New skill learned. Thank you!

This was great and gave me EXACTLY what I needed. My C-Stand is up and operable. Thank you, Felix! 😊

Very good presentation. This is the best one that I had a choice from in the CZcams drop downs under “setting up C stand”. 👍

Great video thank you!

New sub👍great video

Great video, Felix! And that HAIR!! Dude!

Excellent video thank you

Do you think Kupo Super Viser Clamps is also good ? as the Kupo clamp lip is not wide as Matthelini

Very useful video, thank you very much. Cheers, take care.

thank you!

Very well done. I appreciated how you reinforce your points with clear, visual examples. Nice! Thank you

Thanks bro

Qiestion - So the indirect mount for the 59" octa works on the 39" octa? Just want to clarify before I order one. Thanks.

Thank you

Thank you! May i ask how the distance of light affects how soft vs hard it is when mixing with ambient natural light?

Thank you this was a great video!!

This adaptor's plastic umbrella mount was very week. I had used it with elb 400 & elinchrom 105cm deep umbrella and cracked. Be careful 🙂

Exactly how I used it for that multi-location marathon headshot session in New York 2 weeks ago. Easy to use and perfect for traveling.

Making a living with Photography and teaching about it over 20 Yeaars...it is always a pleasure to listen to you. Greetings from Germany.

Always enjoy your tips and style. Thanks :)

beautiful website Felix, fun to go through all the projects

Happy to see you back after almost a year of hibernation. gr8 video as always. hope to see more

Do you have a tutorial about color grading?

Where do you purchase the Hex sided spigot?

Great to see your posting great content again Felix, you have been missed!

I have an extended family session this weekend and I’m hoping for an overcast day. I will take my ad200 and use it like this!

I'm amazed you didn't have to use composite lighting! I'm super happy that it can be this simple. And I'm glad you got such a gorgeous foggy morning shot :D

Felix You are an inspiration indeed.

Hi Felix - would a regular old-school monolight (like BRX) do well in the reverse mount fitted on a deep octa 100cm or do you need smaller heads for proper spread (and not touching the inner diffuser?). Also, is there a video available where you compare these two speedrings (direct vs indrect?) Cheers!

I've purchased the location series and it was super helpful. One question on this setup specifically - it seems like you were also feathering the light up, to avoid overlighting the boats and water - is that right? Also, with water, it's hard to tell but did you have to retouch out reflections from the strobe, or was it far enough away out of frame to not be an issue? Thanks!

As always, I enjoy watching your teaching style, Felix. Your simple lighting to add directionality, along with the posing you did, makes this rock! Thanks for sharing. Did I understand correctly that Magnus brought your gear via car, and it had not been in the boat, for this one?

Real nice. I go back and watch your lighting videos from time to time. Would have been cool to meet you in South Africa but have a wedding. Anyways, wanted to ask what program it is you use to move around the website on the screen while you speak?

I hate asking what your stop was, but you seem to have carried a very deep focus. The kid is sharp!

Great BTS video Felix… thank you. I especially appreciate that you explained exactly where your assistant was directing the modified light.

Great video! Thanks for doing this BTS. Looking forward to trying this next time I have a group in overcast light. Looking forward to more of these BTSs. I have both of your Lighting series courses and they are by far the best way to learn studio and location lighting.

I have no issues hanging a big 10 feet backdrop with only one stand.