Along with the umbrella, the softbox is one of the most important, versatile, and affordable lighting tools available. Therefore, every photographer who is learning to work with artificial light should spend some time working with softboxes and learn how to use them to their full potential. This great video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about them, including shapes, sizes, rendering, etc.
Coming to you from David Bergman with adorama television, this great video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about softboxes. Softboxes are one of the best modifiers to work with, because they are so versatile and because they are quite affordable compared to many more specialized options. A lot of photographers start with them and continue to use them heavily throughout their careers. One thing to pay special attention to is how the different catchers appear. Spotlights are often overlooked, but they are vitally important for creating a compelling portrait and bringing a sense of life to the eyes. Check out the video above for the full recap from Bergman.
If you want to continue learning about portrait lighting, be sure to check out “Face lighting: Illumination for close-ups and portraits With Peter Hurley!”
