SPEEDLIGHT PORTRAITURE! How we use the Godox V1 and Modifiers / EP.3
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- Set up a portrait studio with speedlights! Tim is using GODOX V1c and other GODOX products to create great studio-style portraits while building his new LOCATION PORTRAIT KIT.
In this lesson, Tim sets up and tests all the lighting he will be using for his next shoot with client/models. Now that "small lights" are viable in real studio-quality use, Tim has recently decided to undergo this quest to create a "perfectly portable portrait kit".
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Wonderful! Thank you, Tim, you have just taken me back, to my foundational wrap around lighting! Hugely grateful!
Thank you. I really discovered my lighting set up in the eighties when doing a lot of commercial work. I simply applied the major principles of food and product photography to my portrait clients and loved it! The benefits are many.
Thanks Mr Kelly for this demo and run through on your speedlight set up. Looking forward to the next episode in this series.
It's already shot and should be done in another week or so. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED that I could recreate my exact "look" with the speedlights. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for taking the time to show us this setup. I really appreciate it!!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video. I love seeing other techniques. I just jumped into the Godox system and bought a V1 as well. More for ambient fill. As others have mentioned, the AD200 pro is not much bigger but 3 times the power. I am using this as my main. I actually went nuts this Black Friday and picked up a 360, AD600B, a pair of AD200 pros and the V1. You are going to love the AD200. Thanks again and subscribed.
Thanks for watching. I'm sure I'll try the AD200.
Very informative Tim
Master teacher! Brilliant!
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Hi Tim, brilliant workflow, so logical and easy to understand. I have been using Godox flashes for awhile now and the ability to tackle workplace location work without power cords is a blessing. I don’t have any V1s as yet (but a small VING just blew so maybe it’s a replacement) but I have to say easily the AD200 pro is pound for pound my most handy light. With both a fresnel and Omni head attachments, with little weight and size difference to a V1 you get twice the power and better spread with the Omni head. You should buy one. Your tutorials are great, and I love the attention to detail you have on posing, and your love of large format film. A very cool CZcams channel!
The ad200 has almost 3 times the power of the V1. 70 watts compared to 200. The big use for that is in HSS. Where you lose 2/3's the power. So with a ad200 you still have what a V1 would put out not being in HSS.
The v1 light pattern is seriously one of the most even. Even more even then a Profoto A1 or a Ad200 with the round head. But it's pretty nit picky. It's noticeable on a wall but not on a subject. I usually only use V1's for accent lighting. And ad200's for main. I get better control to black out a background if needed from the ad200.
Thanks for the info, and for watching.
Hi Tim, I just discovered your youtube channel a few days ago. I totally love the tutorials keep them coming. Thanks and stay safe out there!
Great! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful light-setup, thank you for sharing
This such a great tutorial ... thanks you so much for sharing this information ... very insightful
Thanks, Jerian! More coming.
Awesome!...as always Tim!
Thanks! The next Episode should be up tonight.
Good solid simple instructions... Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Very much useful tutorial sir. It will help me to build up my small studio with the speed light. Thank you very much
Thanks for watching!
Useful info thanks. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks William!
Great information-thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Somehow your videos seem more like "a story" telling, love your stile!
Thanks! Enjoying this new season of sharing my experiences.
Thank you for your work!
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
Really helpful tutorial. Thank you! 🙂
Paul 😎
Thanks for watching!
The V1 is extremely versatile, especially with the optional modifying kit. I use them too, either with the kit modifiers or with softboxes and beauty dishes and/or umbrellas. ISO 100, but not more than 320.
Totally agree! Thanks for watching.
Thanks This makes my 4th time watching the same video I can do this I just order my last pc. Of the set up that I needed it was the Godox trigger for NON GODOX flashes I will take some Tim Kelly portraits thank you thank you. You make it so I can understand the light, Now that a have a full Godox studio but I am a Nikon shooter, please do some videos of how you started getting paid,and or how I can get some revenue to support my love for photography
I just got an S2 and did the exact same thing.
Even better on the second watching. 👍
Excellent! Thanks for watching.
I got to try the fill light on the side next to the key. I also have to try the way you have the reflector at the same angle as the key. Watching the video I had an ah ha moment. I have the 47 inch umbrella soft box. When you took the diffusion material off I realized that with out the diffusion that soft box can be used as a deep umbrella. Of course a day after I ordered a 41 inch deep umbrella. I could have saved a few bucks. Got to start thinking outside of the softbox.
You've got. Good luck trying things out.
Tim, enjoying your videos. I just (2023) ordered 2 V1s (actually, the Adorama Flashpoint versions) and the X2T trigger. I get them next week and I’m hoping to use an old Canon 580EX II and a Yongnu 585EX III in the mix. I see you have your Canon connected via what looks like an X1T or X2T trigger (must be a transceiver?) and you’re able to control firing it from your on-camera trigger. Are you able to control power, too, or only fire?
I have the same system its a dream after used broncolors for 30 years. I using the system for teach my students and profesional jobs.
Agreed!!
I enjoy to hear you to set up main, fill and ambient bounce speedlites on the left without another speedlite on the right of subject but reflector because according those speedlites are set up main, fill, ambient bounce speedlites on the left with another speedlite on the right( power from 1/4 or 1/8).
Excellent idea is you use another V1 with grid(AK-R1 set) for background that I like very much this small grid magnet with V1, instead to use with big grids such as 10, 20, 30 degree.
Thank you.
Loving all your videos! This spotlight portrait series is just what I needed. Off to get some v1s. Just got 2x 200 pros to use along with this set up. Thanks for these videos.
Great to hear!
What's the reason for having the key, fill, and ambient all on the same side?
I got lucky to see the link and mor elucky to enjoy you class and your top quality production. You english falls completely to my understanding (I live abroad). The Godox are my next speo to be able to do outdoor photo as you do. I see the 24-105 f4 as your lens. Is your body a 6dII? Looking forward. Thank you so much.
Oscar, I shoot with a Canon 5D Mk IV with a 70-200 and a 24-70. Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Why would you use a S2 bracket for the V1 with the grid? The with the V1 provided stand would be sufficient to mount it on a stand or tripod.
All in all a great vid. Going small to go potable. Maybe I missed something, How easy or (quick) do those soft boxes setup & break down for portability? I have no experience with any, that's why I'm asking. Thanks in advance for any replies.
Real easily. Watch my first speedlight video. Thanks.
"Jumping in to Speedlight Portraiture""
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It seems like speedlights are more than enough for indoor shootings.
I enjoy your video demonstrations of the speedlite portrait shots. I've noticed you're shooting a Canon 5D Mark IV as of late 2019 and I'm wondering if you've upgraded to Canon mirrorless. If you have, which body did you select and why? And, if you haven't, would you please explain your reasoning? Thanks in anticipation of your reply.
Thanks for watching Ken! The Mark IV is still my main digital camera. I recently got the latest versions of the L series EF lenses which I could clearly see an improvement. I still use medium and large film cameras, so I have no urgency to change or "upgrade", For years I used huge digital backs on my medium format capture, so I know what huge fidelity looks like, but for what I'm creating and selling - what I have works. I am always watching for something that will make images better and my life easier though.
Excellent video and tutorial. Welcome to the new world. I'm having the same problems as you are with all these new gear (it must be our age, my kids don't even like photography and they grasp it in a second). Only one complaint though, leave Mike handling the video camera and bring the beautiful young lady model back ! Happy New Year....
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Hi Tim, I'm finding your videos really helpful. I notice you said you shoot a around f7. Could you shoot as low as 2.8 and not blow out the subject? I'm trying to find a light for newborn photography and really like the versatility of the V1 but need to make sure I can get that dreamy look. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you, Shona (UK)
Thanks for watching! You can shoot at any aperture you like. I'll use f/5.6-8 with my speedlight set up, where I prefer f/10-11 with my big strobes because it will assure focus through any group.
"Dreamy" closer work can be softer with a larger (more open) aperture. However the quality (specularity) of the light is of utmost importance. Keep it diffused but not FLAT. Chose a lighting pattern or direction the sculpts, no matter how soft.
Good luck!
Isn't it for the fill light should be on camera axis?
I learned it that way in the '60's. It was the basic almost "school photo" set-up.
I studied high caliber commercial photography, practicing that as a specialty for years, and ultimately that plus fine art training, used those principles in my portraiture. (See: Dean Collins). In the late 1980's I formulated the basic lighting system I still use and teach today. While it was sneered at in the beginning, It has become a staple of the highest end of professional portrait photography. I personally have taught my lighting worldwide for over thirty years.
You'll find every one of training videos will reflect the very same techniques and principles.
Thanks for watching.
Very helpful video. Thank you!
What’s the difference between having a soft box and having the flash mounted on your camera and having it straight on your subject?
A world of difference! The smaller the light source, the more specular it is.Harsh and sharp, sharp shadow edges, and not the most flattering for most people. Diffusion creates a softer looking light source which smooths out highlights. Size of diffuser or soft box is relative to the subject. Imagine shooting a beautiful automobile with a flash compared to a professional photograph made with lighting that starts with a 10x20 foot softbox. There's your difference.
@@TimKellysMasterPhotoTechniques thank you Master.
Is the modeling light of the V1 adequate? The two things I would be looking for in the modeling light are, is the modeling light bright enough to see the general effect of the light in normal office lighting, and if I’m able to turn off all of the room lights in the area I’ll be shooting, are the modeling lights bright enough to make the room comfortable to see in and move about. I don’t want to creep out my subjects by having a very dark room I’m shooting in. I’m looking to lighten, and reduce the bulk of, my location kit.
No. The modeling light (on the V1) is barely adequate in a normally lit room. In a softly lit studio situation it is helpful. I see it, and believe it was more designed for a wedding photographer in a dimly lit reception. It has value, but it can't compare to better (AC) powered monolights with 150 watt or better modeling lamps.
Tim Kelly's Master Photo Techniques the monolights I’ve been using have 100 watt modeling lights. That actually is way more than I find necessary. I guess a simpler way to put it is, I’d need maybe 40 watt equivalent led modeling lights. If the charts I found on line are correct, that would be 4-5 watts of led lighting. I couldn’t find the specs for the V1’s leds, but It doesn’t sound like they would be anywhere near that level. Thanks for your videos, and your help with this!
I just found the specs for the Godex AD 200 pro lights. Those seem to be one step up from the V1. The round head, that is available as an accessory for that light, has an led modeling light that is 4.3 watts. I would think that might be the minimum I would find useful.
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Ad200 with round head is minimum. A ad600pro is useable. But not in bright light.
@@mverick160 Thanks for the research. I would LOVE more modeling power.
Pls i have a problem, i have canon 5d mark iv, godox xpro c and godox v1c, but my camera shutter is not firing the speedlights, i have them set up in the same group and channel but my camera shutter won’t work with it while the Xpro C is firing showing they are connected properly. How can you help me plsssss?
I'm afraid I'm not your guy on this. Simple question: Is you shutter speed a recommended one? I always use 1/125. I don't know how high the sync goes. Try having just one light on with a low shutter speed and confirm you have sync at all. Good luck!
@@TimKellysMasterPhotoTechniques okay thanks i will try again today. I
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As your not using them on camera, why not use godox ad 200s?
I will get one and start working with it. I really just started my small light usage, and the V1 round head intrigued me.
@@TimKellysMasterPhotoTechniques you can get a round head for the ad 200, and the accessory kit also fits that! Ad 200's are about the same size as v1s and three times the power! I thoroughly recommend you try them! If you get the abd2 adaptor, you can double up two 200's and make one 400 watt strobe!
@@richardbierman9856 Thanks! I will.
Why should he? Ad 200 costs more and is not needed
When you photographed Mr. Redshirt, you held the camera in landscape/horizontal, but he appeared as a skinny vertical occupying only about 1/3 of the screen.
BAK
Hi Brian. Could have been one of a couple of reasons. 1: Not a perfect frame match in post. I shoot in bursts of two or three minimum frames per shot. Sometimes even on a test. 2: I will compose my earliest tests to "see" the whole scene and the evenness of the lighting. Then, if I have any frames worthy of presentation, I will crop them. (good question!)
8:15 You left the protective film on the display. I can't stand that. :-)
I added like number 1000. Good show. --BAK--
Super. Thanks!
All this setup and you couldn't bring a nice model for demonstration ???
Ha! Thanks for watching! Next couple of episodes are real portrait / headshot sessions with client-models. All the set up pays off nicely. One of them will be up in a couple of days. Hope you catch it.
Please explain better what you are doing with the reflectors. You skipped over the placement of those elements!
The next video will have more - and we have many videos on the subject. Particularly Ligjting 101 in the classic educational category. It IS hugely important. These Godox flash units represent the only thing that has changed from every previous video, so we WERE focused on the speedlights and modifiers. Thanks for watching!
@@TimKellysMasterPhotoTechniques thanks Tim. The Google AI brought your channel into my sphere! I will go back and watch your other videos and I have subscribed and rung the bell on your channel now!
@@gosman949 Thanks! Enjoy.
Is there any company that Godox doesn't rip off? The V1 is a ripoff of the Profoto A1, this softbox is a ripoff of a Lastolite ezybox, and the umbrella softbox from Westcott. Wow.
I truly have no idea. I'm just a new user to small lights. I shopped and then I purchased. I'm certainly not sponsored, and I saw the Godox round head before I ever knew of another..
Generally, I've always taught techniques and principles, (like all my other 80 videos) regardless of the brands, but I apologize if it looked like I was sold out to any particular manufacturer. Not the case. Thanks for watching, Matthew.
Tim Kelly's Master Photo Techniques No sir, I did not intend for my comment to imply an allegiance with you and Godox. I was merely surprised at how much Godox borrows/steals/reverse engineer/remanufactures/whatever from other companies. I get it, you basically get the same thing the big brands offer at a gigantic cost savings to the consumer but it stinks for the companies who put the time in to develop it.
Cheers
@@MSmatt76 Unfortunately, it happens continually in every field. I usually opt for the best gear I can get. My current lights from Photogenic are doing great at 30 years+ and my Larson Soffboxes, the same. My Canon speedlight EX550 is more than 20 and doing perfectly as well.