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I did enjoy how simple and matter of fact your video was but I do agree with a previous comment that the reflectors used cover a multitude of sins and you would have seen much clearer differences if you were shooting with only the softbox or umbrella.

Awful sound quality, after 20seconds dorry I had to say bye bye.

Thanks for very well done presentation. I downloaded Evoto, purchased 1200 credits and used the software on a headshot session I just did for a client but as much as this seems like a wonderful app, it also reduces the quality of my original photo/headshots. I'm very disappointed because the Evoto software doesn't appear to offer a high res professional look. For example I adjusted a person's skin, removed bags/wrinkles, freckles and stray hair but major parts of the photo, like the ears, person's clothes and my gray backdrop have become very grainy/fuzzy. If I could post a sample of my experience here, I would. I'm really upset with this result.

Great video. I wish I could afford the flex kit. I just got the stripboxes to try and up my game. Hopefully, once I've mastered the stripboxes, I can up my game. Thanks for the video.

Literal wizardry haha, love this! Thanks for the practical step by step, this was the first video I found after downloading Evoto.

can you create presets as well?

I like the flex color. Strobes had a bit of blue. Great job. Peter chops the top of the head off. I like your composition better than Peter's. The way you interact with your clients is so Peter. Great job. Thanks.

lol, nothing about the quality of specular highlights or the roll off from light to dark. The problem with reviews like this is that original parabolic umbrellas had a stick type strobe in them (briese). The original Elinchrom octa bank was indirect, Tube facing the back of the octa not the front. If that’s what you are looking for you won’t get it from direct softboxes. If you just want generic kit it does not really matter what brand you buy.

You did a wonderful job explaining and walking through the process. Thank you.

Can you connect with an iPad? Also if you tether to a laptop will it record on the SD card?

Vail, crushing it!

Wow

Hi I got my camera on Saturday its a NIKON D700 Thanks for the video it was really detailed and enlightening Plus you are beautiful and I love your ear rings

Errr why not just use constant LED with the stripboxes. That is how I was doing it and way cheaper and just as a effective as the overpriced Westcott. Nice ad though...

I would like to know how did you get the grey background when there was no background used and everyone was photographed a long way off the wall...

Awesome tips, thanks!

Thanks, I've been thinking about going back to strobes (which I already own) so this was helpful

Thanks Vail, lots of helpful tips

Would it be possible to color match 2 cameras from different company’s with this method? For example I would like to have Fuji colors on my Sony a7iv.

I think all your reflectors and your ttl is making them look similar to each other.

I think one problem with the comparison tho.. is that you have so much reflective surfaces around the model, that it doesn't matter how big or small the light source is, it will always bounce around and fill the room and become really soft light on the model.. so all the modifiers, in this setup, will look actually a lot softer than they usually are without all those reflectors.. at this point you could get the same softness by just pointing the flash to the white ceiling bare bulb and letting it bounce all around the room.. which is something i use a lot of the times in events with low white ceilings lol

Great job!!!❤

Excellent video. Thanks

Audio is only on the left

Where can I get those backdgrounds you added?

Which stand is that?

Thank you very much💓💓💓

Vail dear, how do I get rid of facial hair. I really need it gone in one of my headshots. And I want it look good. Can this erase facial hair in this program? 💕

Vail , is this a paid service like subscription or how does this work can I just download it and use it or is there fees or membership etc xx

Great Video Vail :-)

Hi Vail! Do you have a direct comparison of the silver deep umbrella versus an octabox? I’m considering either the 65” silver beaded umbrella or the octa quick XXL which has the deflector plate. I would love to see a direct comparison of these two!

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Excellent, @Vail Fucci! You are top notch!

Thanks Vail, super helpful!

Thanks so much for this great video. What temperature did you set the Flex Cine lights at? They look warmer than the flash portrait comparison.

I agree you got more dramatic lighting out of the Flex, but one thing I noticed is that if you get rid of that green/cyan cast in the images from the AD-300s, you improve the image a lot.

Thank you very much for this valuable and interesting comparison. With regard to the comparison shots between the strobes and the Flex lighting, it seems that the strobes were a bit hot and the colors somewhat washed out. Either that or the continuous light was a bit too low, although the colors are substantially more vivid. However, I'm reasonably confident that each can be adjusted to achieve the almost exact same exposure result without having to resort to extensive retouching in post. Although there's certainly a benefit to the WYSIWYG of continuous light, the cost is significant in terms of initial expense, transportation issues, and a substantially more cumbersome setup and breakdown. In the end, I imagine if I were a high-producing headshot photographer and primarily worked in my own studio, I'd probably go for a continuous light system. But, until I reach that level, I'm going to be sticking with my strobes.

Awesome video and technique.❤

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It is so helpful.

You are the best! Thank you!

Thank you, Vail, very helpful.

Thank you, Vail; very helpful.

You are the best when it comes to creating educational videos. Thank you!

Vail, this is one of the best illustrations on the benefits of the Flex Kit. Of course, it helps when you are as talented as you are!

Vail this is a great video. Seeing the difference the flex kit makes is really helpful. As someone using strobes it’s also useful to see what your process was before switching. Great to see you and Kevin working.

Have you tried shooting with one light and Westcott eyelighter? Shots come out per awesome.

Well done on the video, Val. Your comparison was incredibly valuable and exactly what I've been searching for. Thank you so much!

Thanks so much for putting this information together, so very helpful.

I wish more You Tube videos used this approach of minimal editing and more stream of consciousness type of education. Although it takes more time to watch a video like this, I think the viewer actually learns more from this format.

Vail, thanks for taking time to run this test and share your results. It seems that what you found most beneficial was the ability to see the light patterns more easily when using constant lights but adjusting the flex lights seems to be pretty cumbersome with lots of hardware to have to loosen/tighten as you try to move the lights into position. Would be interesting to see the comparison with using your Glow softboxes and a constant light like the Amaran or Nanlite LED's. You get the advantage of constant light with the benefits of lighter weight, easier adjustments, and lower cost. (and while you do still end up with cords you don't have to deal with the ballast boxes so there is less clutter to work around)