Softbox Grid for an Outdoor Shoot | Ask David Bergman
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- Today's question from Chester K. is, "I understand that using a grid on modifiers in a studio setting can reduce light spilling onto the background and surrounding surfaces. But what about in an outdoor setting if there are no walls near the subject? Does the grid make any difference?"
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00:00 Intro
01:10 What are photo grids?
01:45 How does a photo grid work?
03:35 Live photoshoot
09:11 Photo grids outdoors
10:45 Outro
As Luke Combs' tour photographer since 2019, David Bergman has documented the historic rise of the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year both on stage and off. But that's only the latest in Bergman's own storied 30+ year career. He spent nearly a decade traveling the world with Bon Jovi and has toured with other artists including Barenaked Ladies, Sarah McLachlan, and Gloria Estefan. As a sports photographer, he covered numerous Olympics, Super Bowls, and World Series games, and has 13 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit. He's also photographed eight US Presidents, the Queen of England, and Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. However, his proudest accomplishment is his work as a photo educator, where he has given back to the industry that has treated him so kindly. Through his unique "Shoot From the Pit" live concert workshops, Bergman has taught hundreds of aspiring music photographers in a real-world setting. His work as a Canon Explorer of Light, Adorama CZcams host, and public speaker has also helped photographers around the world to advance their own photography skills.
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THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
I really appreciate this. I'm new to studio lighting (50 years of shooting on the street!) and only recently purchased Westcott lights and, how timely, yesterday a grid arrived for my modifier. This video was really helpful to me.
Always appreciate your breakdown David. It's put out in simple terms and solves so many issues I've always had. Thank you!
Hi David, Peter from Queensland, Australia.
I am just an amateur photographer with a small studio.I use soft box and reflector grids quiet a lot and works great.
Thanks for all your videos you make they are all great.
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us👍
Your the best David Bergman ! 😂
Great video David as always !! I always use grids because my studio is narrow and that allows me more control, especially when I want to create drama in my shoots
Smart!
Thank you for this great information:-)
I love my grids! 😁
Good advice to control how the hits the subject which might want to highlight the subject more then the background a creative choice to explore thanks David
Great sir
Thank you
thanks for this. i'm a grid guy.
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So if you have a small studio it would be better to have a black wall studio correct?
I debated this when I moved into a dedicated studio space. It depends what you shoot, but for me, I'd rather have big, soft light sources most of the time because I photograph people. White walls are better for that. When I need to really control the light, I can use black v-flats. Having a dark studio space makes it more difficult, in my opinion, to get big, soft light. Also - I've heard that working all day long in a dark space is miserable. :)
Very interesting @@DavidBergmanPhoto. I like your reasoning here.
Just for the sake of exchanging ideas, I have a room where I live with its walls all middle grey but the ceiling white.
I'm wondering if it would not be a good compromise for a studio (both for not feeling miserable and have a little bounce).
I shoot outdoor little league full body sports portraits. My 600 watt strobe is often 12 feet from my subject, with a 33” parabolic softbox. I did buy some 3 stop ND filters to enable me to keep my shutter within sync for bright sunny outdoor portraits. Would I benefit in any way using a grid? I’ve never had to go anywhere full power with my 600 watt GODOX ad600 pro.
As I say in the video, it really just depends on the coverage you want. Sounds like you have plenty of power, so the loss of light isn't an issue. But do you want the light to spread further out from where it's aimed? Or focus it more into the center section? That's a creative choice only you can decide.
@@DavidBergmanPhoto I’d prefer the light to not spread, but to stay mostly on my subjects.
A real no BS advice while others would say learn photography in minutes, master your flash in 3 minutes. lol
Why isn’t she wearing shoes? Are you wearing shoes?