Some basic bounce flash info
Dec 16, 2022 11:41:22 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I find that this guy has a pretty good way of presenting information.
https://youtu.be/7L7DFsP-1B4
https://youtu.be/7L7DFsP-1B4
Dec 16, 2022 20:27:22 #
Dec 16, 2022 20:54:55 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Bill_de wrote:
Links section still open?
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Not sure what you’re asking.
Dec 16, 2022 22:05:03 #
Bill_de wrote:
Links section still open?
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Something has changed. Do you recall when we had to occasionally explain to someone why the system automatically refused their opening post which was usually becuz it contained a link ? The workaround was stoopid simple cuz all they really hadda do was use their 2nd post to deliver the link. Kinda pointless. Maybe thaz why things changed ?
Dec 16, 2022 22:13:31 #
Dec 16, 2022 22:18:05 #
gvarner wrote:
Not sure what you’re asking.
If you are starting a thread with a link, it belongs here:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-4-1.html
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Dec 16, 2022 22:22:31 #
User ID wrote:
Something has changed. Do you recall when we had to occasionally explain to someone why the system automatically refused their opening post which was usually becuz it contained a link ? The workaround was stoopid simple cuz all they really hadda do was use their 2nd post to deliver the link. Kinda pointless. Maybe thaz why things changed ?
I always get a laugh when we see new sections being created. UHH has always been like the wild wild west. People just take a dump wherever they have an urge.
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Dec 16, 2022 22:23:18 #
Teaching bounce flash, fill flash, etc is easy eniugh with learners who already understand light, distance, exposure etc. They just need that key to the "ah ha !" moment for a new application of familiar ideas that they already use.
Then we have that other large group of "learners" who never learned any basics and believe that all of photography runs on invisible and mysterious impregnable "modes". They think that what they need is not a grasp of sensible principles but a turorial in the exact steps to program their photobots to achieve desired ends.
This is why cameras have scene modes.
Then we have that other large group of "learners" who never learned any basics and believe that all of photography runs on invisible and mysterious impregnable "modes". They think that what they need is not a grasp of sensible principles but a turorial in the exact steps to program their photobots to achieve desired ends.
This is why cameras have scene modes.
Dec 17, 2022 01:15:10 #
Well, at the end of the day, there's nothing all that wrong with that link. I guess the guy is selling that "Scoop" gadget and/or he just likes to make YouTube videos- it's fun. Perhaps he is oneof those newfangled influencers.
That scoop thing is OK but it is far from the be-all and end-all of bounce techniques. There are all kinds of methods, gadgets, truisms, and myths.
I can write up, at least, 30+ different techniques and methods having to do with indirect lightg but in all probability, nobody would read it. It has little to do with semantics, wisecracks, or arguments about gear. It's boring stuff about the angle of incidence, reflectivity, secondary light, and a whole bunch of misconceptions about bounce lighting.
I didn't know there was a special "link" section. As a manager of 4 "special" sections, I can tell you that very few folks frequent most of them and most everything is dumped in this section. Every now and then some kinda algorithm automatically transfers stuff out of here.
Perhaps it's time for me to start up another new section called "UNMITIGATED BS"- might be lots of fun!
I try not to disparage some of the weird photographic "education" that appears online- not only on this site. My very wise grandmother once taught me a valuable lesson. (Translated) You can also learn from a idiot if you listen carefully and have patience".
I remember attending a rather expensive seminar that required some significant travel and unfortunately, the presenter and the presentation were absolutely horrible beyond description. After the presentation, foks were grumbling in the hallways and complaining bitterly. "So" someone exclaimed, "what did YOU think of this #%^&*M^%^&*F*&&"!!!!To his surprise, I answered, I learned a hell of a lot of valuable information that will serve me for a lifetime- HOW NOT TO PRESENT A SEMINAR!
That scoop thing is OK but it is far from the be-all and end-all of bounce techniques. There are all kinds of methods, gadgets, truisms, and myths.
I can write up, at least, 30+ different techniques and methods having to do with indirect lightg but in all probability, nobody would read it. It has little to do with semantics, wisecracks, or arguments about gear. It's boring stuff about the angle of incidence, reflectivity, secondary light, and a whole bunch of misconceptions about bounce lighting.
I didn't know there was a special "link" section. As a manager of 4 "special" sections, I can tell you that very few folks frequent most of them and most everything is dumped in this section. Every now and then some kinda algorithm automatically transfers stuff out of here.
Perhaps it's time for me to start up another new section called "UNMITIGATED BS"- might be lots of fun!
I try not to disparage some of the weird photographic "education" that appears online- not only on this site. My very wise grandmother once taught me a valuable lesson. (Translated) You can also learn from a idiot if you listen carefully and have patience".
I remember attending a rather expensive seminar that required some significant travel and unfortunately, the presenter and the presentation were absolutely horrible beyond description. After the presentation, foks were grumbling in the hallways and complaining bitterly. "So" someone exclaimed, "what did YOU think of this #%^&*M^%^&*F*&&"!!!!To his surprise, I answered, I learned a hell of a lot of valuable information that will serve me for a lifetime- HOW NOT TO PRESENT A SEMINAR!
Dec 17, 2022 06:46:14 #
Using the black card obviously will not diffuse the light and it will go straight to the bouncing surface. The South African photographer Neil van Niekerk, now living in New Jersey, uses and teaches this technique. In his website he has excellent explanations on how to use flash that covers bouncing.
He makes a living photographing weddings, models and shooting beautiful portraits.
Called my attention that the gentleman of the video suggest using ISO 400 and f4.5. I have used ISO 800 often because the output of light depends on the light levels of the room where I have used bounced flash. What if the lens lacks the f4.5 aperture? I will have to make more tests using different apertures to find the one that will work best under present shooting conditions. If I do not have a white surface I do no bouncing, I do not mess around with WB. The technique seems to work very well for him.
Bouncing the light from the flash is not complicated and the results are usually very pleasing.
He makes a living photographing weddings, models and shooting beautiful portraits.
Called my attention that the gentleman of the video suggest using ISO 400 and f4.5. I have used ISO 800 often because the output of light depends on the light levels of the room where I have used bounced flash. What if the lens lacks the f4.5 aperture? I will have to make more tests using different apertures to find the one that will work best under present shooting conditions. If I do not have a white surface I do no bouncing, I do not mess around with WB. The technique seems to work very well for him.
Bouncing the light from the flash is not complicated and the results are usually very pleasing.
Dec 17, 2022 16:37:58 #
Dec 26, 2022 09:37:47 #
User ID wrote:
Teaching bounce flash, fill flash, etc is easy eni... (show quote)
Some people just want to be programmed but then they don't retain the program as well as a machine.
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