Photography Tip: Portrait Lighting using a Umbrella vs a Softbox

13 years 2 months ago - 11 years 3 weeks ago #21388 by PhotographyTalk
This is a must watch video for any of you who have wondered about the difference between a softbox and umbrella. In this video the commentator takes you by the hand and not only explains to you the difference between the light from a umbrella vs a softbox. He also shares with you reasons why you would choose one over the other, depending on the type of beam of light you were after as well as what shadows get left behind with each.

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13 years 2 months ago #21393 by ShadowWalker
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Thanks for posting this, very informative


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13 years 2 months ago #21400 by Ziggy
Haven't seen this guy before. Good video


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13 years 2 months ago #21415 by Jeffster
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks


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13 years 2 months ago #21443 by tericuci
extremely well presented...now i actually see it!


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13 years 2 months ago #21467 by Maverick V
Another good tip, thank you PT


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13 years 2 months ago #21729 by Todd Knight
Very good thread. Funny thing is that I'm going to try portrait work this weekend for first time, so this thread was very helpful.


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12 years 6 months ago #148416 by Showbag
great explanation thanks


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12 years 5 months ago #162185 by pkelly001
Another great video tutorial!


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12 years 3 months ago #183945 by fm48
Thanks for posting this, very informative. This was a very good post. I picked up so very good information about the difference between the two tools. I have never heard it said this way before.:judge:


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12 years 3 months ago #184218 by lit-photography08
cool thread :thumbsup:
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12 years 1 month ago #210346 by fm48
great post:judge:


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