While using the Westcott Rapidboxes during a demo at a recent photoshow it occurred to me that a lot of people didn't know about these types of softboxes - so here you go! If you have questions or comments or what to share your experiences using these boxes comment below!
You’re right about time being our biggest assets, especially when you have kids! I bet I say “I really need a clone” at least a couple times a week! Great work James!
The Glow para-snap series is probably one of the fastest setup/breakdown systems around even in comparison to these and they can be folded flat for storage as well as use different light system mounts. It can also be collapsed with the folded modifier pointing downwards while the flash stays pointed forward, which can be useful for space saving. Since there are no metal rods within the modifier obstructing the flash tube they are very efficient and can be folded with the inner diffusion and outer diffusion still attached. I feel like the long term durability of the Westcott is likely better but it still may be worth giving them a look.
I have about 15 different Glow modifiers and love them. Overall great quality and reasonable price. 12x36, 24x36, 12x56, 31x47 softboxes that all take me like 20 seconds to pop out and lock and ready to go. Thanks again James for your time and knowledge.
I agree about the ABSOLUTE PAIN putting the boxes together is!!! I am now 72yo and not a big guy... I have recently started shooting Studio work and adding in SoftBoxes I found myself Wrestling with the boxes (I was a Pro in my 20's thru my early 50's when I got sick and had to quit) I remember it was a pain, but only a few options then)and was recently considering my Manhood:( UNTIL I saw a much younger and very fit photog having a fit trying to put an old style box together,,, As soon as I could find a reasonably affordable pop-up boxes I bought them !!!!! ThankYou :) :) :)
I love the Parasnap octas. They’re even quicker to setup and tear down and they pack flat, which means you can use one lightstand bag w/ two or three modifiers and lightstands. They also work w/ my COB lights when I shoot video. Perfect for solo shooters like myself.
Thanks for posting! I bought the ez glow box because they were easier to setup and totally agree there’s hardly anytime to setup when in the field. It like you mentioned the ez glow and these cheaper boxes sag some. I’ll be looking into wescott boxes!
Know the pain for the first softbox have 3 of that standard and one of them I cant take apart so haha love my soft ox with similar system like the last one, so simple. So my old ones gonna live in my studio where i don put them down and up everytime 🤣 good video as usual 👍☺️✌️
James, I feel like you should have had a "Glow ParaSnap" or similar in this "Quick Setup" lineup! These are by far the easiest to setup and tear down!!!
I have two of these types of boxes. I've rented other versions. The only thing about them over time is the possibility of losing tension. I rented one and it didn't want to hold tension on the rod and would keep closing while attached to my light. So thats the only con i've seen with them up to this point.
@@QuantzPhoto I love those soft boxes that simulate stadium lights. I shoot voluntarily for my school (I'm a teacher) and started doing their team and individual photos for free. Maybe one day for Christmas I'll get one. I was surprised by the cost but they are well worth it. Thanks for the videos
I have 4 older Creative Light/Profoto boxes. Wrestling with rods and speedrings is something I can certainly empathize with... I checked out the videos for the Westcott Mods. Those are designed to velcro into any softbox, correct? Not just Westcott? I like the 1 X 3 strip.
Great content James, appreciate you sharing knowledge and experience. Do you have a link for that backdrop, please? I have been trying to find a backdrop that can accommodate taller athletes and group shots. Tired of using photoshop to fix photos.
J'ai des Godox parapluie et je ne les démonte pas complètement, ce qui fait que je les installe assez facilement. Après, pour ce qui est de votre technique pour les démonter, quelle que soit la softbox Godox d'ancienne generation, il suffit de la mettre à plat sur le sol et de peser fort sur la speed ring pour retirer facilement les baleines.
Toutes mes softbox sont des SmallRig et je les aimes beaucoup. Très simple à monter et démonter. Par contre, contrairement à vous je n'ai pas remarqué cette tendance de magenta dans mes softbox. J'imagine c'est parce qu'elle sont tous de la marque SmallRig et que j'ai pas d'autres marque de softbox. Je vais porter attention à cela lors de mes prochaines séances. Elles fonctionne bien avec mes Promod, peut-être juste un peu juste dans les 4 coins.
What about the 3 x 4 can you use the glow 3 x 4 boxes for your mods I was calling asking that question and they never answered none of my questions they said whatever's on the website... thanks
If it measures a true 36x48 it should work. Just make sure to get a set of tension rods for the PLM if you don’t have them already since I’m pretty sure you’ll need them to support that box.
@@QuantzPhoto I have one of your 3x4 mods love it... just the Westcott 3x4 boxes cost so much... I also have one 3x4 Westcott just looking for one more been looking at the glow or maybe the impact so I can order one more of the mods
While using the Westcott Rapidboxes during a demo at a recent photoshow it occurred to me that a lot of people didn't know about these types of softboxes - so here you go! If you have questions or comments or what to share your experiences using these boxes comment below!
I've seen them a few times and looked them up. Thank you for educating us about the options out there to level up our photos.
do u have to take the mods off the front before u break down. i have your modifiers and have set up once and never tore down lol
You’re right about time being our biggest assets, especially when you have kids! I bet I say “I really need a clone” at least a couple times a week! Great work James!
Thanks Matt!
The Glow para-snap series is probably one of the fastest setup/breakdown systems around even in comparison to these and they can be folded flat for storage as well as use different light system mounts. It can also be collapsed with the folded modifier pointing downwards while the flash stays pointed forward, which can be useful for space saving. Since there are no metal rods within the modifier obstructing the flash tube they are very efficient and can be folded with the inner diffusion and outer diffusion still attached. I feel like the long term durability of the Westcott is likely better but it still may be worth giving them a look.
Yes those are nice! I don't have any here to show though...
I have about 15 different Glow modifiers and love them. Overall great quality and reasonable price.
12x36, 24x36, 12x56, 31x47 softboxes that all take me like 20 seconds to pop out and lock and ready to go.
Thanks again James for your time and knowledge.
Definitely agree about time being our biggest asset..
Indeed!
I agree about the ABSOLUTE PAIN putting the boxes together is!!! I am now 72yo and not a big guy... I have recently started shooting Studio work and adding in SoftBoxes I found myself Wrestling with the boxes (I was a Pro in my 20's thru my early 50's when I got sick and had to quit) I remember it was a pain, but only a few options then)and was recently considering my Manhood:( UNTIL I saw a much younger and very fit photog having a fit trying to put an old style box together,,, As soon as I could find a reasonably affordable pop-up boxes I bought them !!!!! ThankYou :) :) :)
Hey John, thanks for sharing!!
I love the Parasnap octas. They’re even quicker to setup and tear down and they pack flat, which means you can use one lightstand bag w/ two or three modifiers and lightstands. They also work w/ my COB lights when I shoot video. Perfect for solo shooters like myself.
Thanks Marvin, I might check those out!
Thanks for posting! I bought the ez glow box because they were easier to setup and totally agree there’s hardly anytime to setup when in the field. It like you mentioned the ez glow and these cheaper boxes sag some. I’ll be looking into wescott boxes!
Know the pain for the first softbox have 3 of that standard and one of them I cant take apart so haha love my soft ox with similar system like the last one, so simple. So my old ones gonna live in my studio where i don put them down and up everytime 🤣 good video as usual 👍☺️✌️
James, I feel like you should have had a "Glow ParaSnap" or similar in this "Quick Setup" lineup! These are by far the easiest to setup and tear down!!!
Maybe they should send me one! 🤣
I have two of these types of boxes. I've rented other versions. The only thing about them over time is the possibility of losing tension. I rented one and it didn't want to hold tension on the rod and would keep closing while attached to my light. So thats the only con i've seen with them up to this point.
great video!!
Thanks Martin!
I'll gladly take your old discarded soft boxes lol.
Don't do it! 🤣
@@QuantzPhoto I love those soft boxes that simulate stadium lights. I shoot voluntarily for my school (I'm a teacher) and started doing their team and individual photos for free. Maybe one day for Christmas I'll get one. I was surprised by the cost but they are well worth it. Thanks for the videos
I have 4 older Creative Light/Profoto boxes. Wrestling with rods and speedrings is something I can certainly empathize with... I checked out the videos for the Westcott Mods. Those are designed to velcro into any softbox, correct? Not just Westcott? I like the 1 X 3 strip.
Yes they'll fit other softboxes. There's a list of boxes I've fitted up on the ProLightMods.com website.
Great content James, appreciate you sharing knowledge and experience. Do you have a link for that backdrop, please? I have been trying to find a backdrop that can accommodate taller athletes and group shots. Tired of using photoshop to fix photos.
In the description - it’s two of the X-Drop Pro backdrops. They aren’t the tallest but you can check them out in the link.
@@QuantzPhoto thank you!
J'ai des Godox parapluie et je ne les démonte pas complètement, ce qui fait que je les installe assez facilement.
Après, pour ce qui est de votre technique pour les démonter, quelle que soit la softbox Godox d'ancienne generation, il suffit de la mettre à plat sur le sol et de peser fort sur la speed ring pour retirer facilement les baleines.
Use some glue for the godox tips
Great tip!
Have you tried MagMod boxes?
I haven’t! As long as they don’t have the pole/speedring design I’m a fan.
@@QuantzPhoto the diffusion material is zippered on…so easy…no Velcro
Toutes mes softbox sont des SmallRig et je les aimes beaucoup. Très simple à monter et démonter. Par contre, contrairement à vous je n'ai pas remarqué cette tendance de magenta dans mes softbox. J'imagine c'est parce qu'elle sont tous de la marque SmallRig et que j'ai pas d'autres marque de softbox. Je vais porter attention à cela lors de mes prochaines séances. Elles fonctionne bien avec mes Promod, peut-être juste un peu juste dans les 4 coins.
Yeah if you're using all the same boxes then a color cast wouldn't be really noticeable unless it was really bad and they weren't.
What about the 3 x 4 can you use the glow 3 x 4 boxes for your mods I was calling asking that question and they never answered none of my questions they said whatever's on the website... thanks
If it measures a true 36x48 it should work. Just make sure to get a set of tension rods for the PLM if you don’t have them already since I’m pretty sure you’ll need them to support that box.
@@QuantzPhoto I have one of your 3x4 mods love it... just the Westcott 3x4 boxes cost so much... I also have one 3x4 Westcott just looking for one more been looking at the glow or maybe the impact so I can order one more of the mods
@@llamarvasquez1803 Whatever you end up getting I would just make sure it's a easy setup box and not the 4-pole style!
promo sm 🤤
14 Minutes to show a softbox? Oh yes we need things to save time...sorry.