Rongnongno Loc: FL

I do not have a studio anymore, but if one has one and know this technic, it might be interesting to show what can be achieved using this.

Wasabi

Saw that phrase used the other day but couldn't learn what is was from the context. Assumed (bad) that it referred to using the edge of a focused light source. Any enlightenment E.L.?

Wasabi

Saw that phrase used the other day but couldn't learn what is was from the context. Assumed (bad) that it referred to using the edge of a focused light source. Any enlightenment E.L.?

Bill_de Loc: US

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Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

I've used a softbox to produce a gradient light. If that's what you're referring to, I'll set something-up.

Greg from Romeoville illinois Loc: Romeoville illinois

I had to google feathering the light to see exactly what you were referring to.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Feathering+the+light&sxsrf=APq-WBskXI7UUOl4lf9hKSmf77qpv22Rpw%3A1646326834994&source=hp&ei=MvQgYsWtOe3A0PEP7fSw6AY&iflsig=AHkkrS4AAAAAYiECQjYHWNfZ1y74zj8Ww3Y45bOV9iFv&ved=0ahUKEwjFjrmxtar2AhVtIDQIHW06DG0Q4dUDCAg&uact=5&oq=Feathering+the+light&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB5QAFgAYLA3aABwAHgAgAFWiAFWkgEBMZgBAKABAqABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz#kpvalbx=_PPQgYoSVJYfP0PEP1e6uwAk20

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Actually, he uses only part of the technique. In what I am referring to, the light box is covered to the edge, so NO LIGHT comes out but from a sliver that is not covered. That prevents the issue of lighting the background or creating parasite light, as in his second example.

The light used can be from each side.

The light then becomes really soft and flattering.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

FEATHERING IS TICKLISH BUSINESS

It is a very useful technique and can be applied to many kinds of lighting. Many folks kinda know how to do it but may not know exactly how and why it works. The method can be used with many different kinds of light equipment even reflectors in natural lighting situations. I have a very detailed post in the works.

The attached diagram is a hint.

The diagram illustrates the nature of light from a simple parabolic reflector equipped light unt-a floodlight, unmodified flash unit, etc. Feathering techniques can also be apple to vario other kinds of lig units and systems such as softboxes, umbrellas, spotlights, LED banks whatever all with different effects and applications. It is sometimes amazing and uses what can be done with EDGE of a beam of light. Most folks "feather" sideways but you can feather up and down as well. Your "hot-spot can be yo friend if you know how to use it! The technique can also be used in flat copy work for a rendition of surface textures and evenness of lighting. Stand by more coming! Tune in