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    Portrait Photography Beginner Crash Course - How To Choose The Perfect Softbox for Portrait Photography - Tommy Reynolds

    How To Choose The Perfect Softbox
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    Square shape, round shape, deep or flat? Tommy Reynolds provides you with a real-world comparison about what six different softbox types deliver regar…

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    How To Choose The Perfect Softbox for Portrait Photography

    [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB6DapOt8AA[/embed]

    The Bigger The Light Modifier, The Softer The Shadows*

    *a larger light source softens the shadow edge transition for a softer light.
    • [skipto time=0:00]00:00 - Intro[/skipto]
    • [skipto time=0:20]00:20 - Softbox Comparison:[/skipto] What & How > Basic Camera Settings for the Comparison, Lens, General Modifier Setup & Distance, Framing
    • [skipto time=1:47]01:47 – Setup #1 > 2x2’/60x60cm Square Softbox:[/skipto] Setting Modifier Up for a Speedlight, BTS, Shots, Results
    • [skipto time=3:21]03:21 - Setup #2 > 2’/65cm Rice Bowl Softbox:[/skipto] Setting Modifier Up, BTS, Shots, Results, Catchlights
    • [skipto time=4:16]04:16 - Setup #3 > 3’/90cm Parabolic Softbox:[/skipto] BTS, Shots, Results, Comparison Light Quality Setup #1, #2, #3
    • [skipto time=5:24]05:24 - Setup #4 > 4’/120cm Deep Para Softbox:[/skipto] BTS, Shots, Results, Comparison Light Quality Setup #1, #2, #3, #4
    • [skipto time=6:46]06:46 - Setup #5 > 5’/150cm Octabox:[/skipto] BTS, Shots, Results, Comparison Light Quality Setup #1, #2, #3, #4, #5
    • [skipto time=7:46]07:46 - Setup #6 > 5.5’/170cm Octabox:[/skipto] BTS, Shots, Results, Comparison Light Quality Setup #1, #2, #3, #4, #5. #6 > Slow Progression in “Softness”
    • [skipto time=9:13]09:13 – Bonus: Speelight vs. Monolight:[/skipto] using 5.5’/170cm Octabox, Result Comparison
    • [skipto time=10:14]10:14 – Conclusion & Recommendation[/skipto]
    • [skipto time=10:59]10:59 – Outro[/skipto]
    Small or big softbox, Tommy Reynolds (UK; used to £/Pounds & metrics) steers you in a better direction to deciding on purchasing your next modifier.
    Square shape, round shape, deep or flat – get visual help and real-world demonstration about what six different softbox types deliver regarding light/shadow quality.A quick, super helpful comparison for helping you decide to select your to-go modifier for indoor or outdoor shoots.

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