There are two reasons:
1. Dynamic range for the video isn't as wide so the sky will be white to get a good exposure of Bryan and the model.
2. Bryan is balancing flash and ambient exposure so that the sky will appear in it's proper color and tone.
The video makes the sky look cloudy and white. its actually clear and nearing sunset. he didnt use special settings. just under exposed the picture so all fore/middle-ground would be very dark
im a beginner and i figured out how to make my flash get triggered remotely… i have good flash and a nikon D3100… my main camera has since become a fuji X100 since i found out that street and abstract shots seem to be my thing, but when i use my nikon D3100 for other stuff, i made it work with what i have, after some research
Calm down dude, it really doesn't matter, I thought the final result was stupid. I mean look at the expression on the model's face @ 1:29 I was a professional model for 15 years and an ad agency won an award with a shot of me throwing my hair in the air and I had a sexy look on my face not "some scrunched up weird ass face" lol
the guy looks like DOC BROWN from Back to The Future "No, no, no, no, no, this sucker's electrical, but I need a nuclear reaction to generate the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity I need to FIRE THIS FLASH!!!!!"
He used a really fast shutter speed… probably between 4k-6k of a sec to control the ambience light… then used the flash to fill in the darkness in the model… great video!!
the sky wast cloudy, it was blown out by the video camera, because it was exposing for Bryan and the model… to obtain the blue sky: he used a fast shutter speed to manipulate the ambience light…
I have to agree with ayang315…When I first got into serious photography Brian Peterson's books where my bibles….You keep shooting is a beginner level series and does not pretend to be anything else.
What is the difference between what is done in the video vs following:
set the camera's built-in flash to commander,
set master flash to —
assign speedlight to group A, manual, flash output match video
set speedlight to remote mode
Oh …I thought you could set the flash manually and still "trigger"it with the camera. My mistake. I use a Nissin DI866 II and thought I could but was confusing the Manual/AV mode with full manual.
Thanks for replying!
@kaferlago there are entry level photographers who have inexpensive radio triggers like Yongnuo RF 603s that only cost about $30. That is all you need to do this type of shot. I love Bryan's work because it short and to the point. I don't think this is beginner's technique. I have watched a few webinars aimed at professionals that are teaching this technique.
@MrCoolAttitude I think Bryan does several of his videos during the workshops he puts on for students. chances are it could be one of the students in his group.
Nikon speedlight set at F5.6 and then dailed down to 1/128th power output, so if you were shooting with a manual flash, say a YN 560, you would just test shoot around 1/128th power and gradually step it up until you achieved the amount a flash coverage/power output you wanted, is this not true?
good clips by the way, keep it up!
nice tip, but im not going to lie.. i actually like the picture w/o the flash lol.. but that is photography like art.. all by preference how one may like something… great stuff again bryan peterson!
@kaferlago He gave all the settings needed. Camera set at Aperture f/5.6 and Shutter Speed 1/60 of a second. This he explains is the exposure for the background, i.e. the city line. He also gave the setting of the flash: 1/128 power. He then explained he put the flash 2 feet away from the model. I think the best thing any photographer can do, beginner or pro, is to… Keep Shooting. Meaning, keep practicing with all kinds of settings and scenarios, and see what you get.
I'm not quite getting the point maybe it's just me. I don't know a single beginner with an entry dslr + kit lens and Poket Wizard + 580ex or sb900 able to decode what Brian says at the speed he's talking. I've no doubt Brian is a talented photographer, writer and teacher but to me looks like he has to produce a 2' video for this series and that's it, done, who cares. Mediocre.
@lalaig While Mark's video is similar, this one is brief and still manages to convey the message, notwithstanding that the technique calls for stopping the action (effect), whereas Mark's was more about portraiture. You seem to prefer Mark's, I like this one better…
People who think this is too basic, I hope you remember that there was one point in your photo journey when you did not know how to do things like this. Instead of bashing, add to the conversation, give your own tips, and help those who are now walking steps you yourself walked on some time ago.
Love the quick tips from Byran, and always on location too. For those of us without a SB900 or a 580EX, can this effect be done with a speed light that only goes down to 1/64 power? On my particular flash, I can only adjust the flash power, +- ev, and focal range. I'm able to use the flash off camera. The recommendation to set aperture on the flash throws me off here.
Digital Photography News is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
There are two reasons:
1. Dynamic range for the video isn't as wide so the sky will be white to get a good exposure of Bryan and the model.
2. Bryan is balancing flash and ambient exposure so that the sky will appear in it's proper color and tone.
I don't get how the sky is blue in the photos but its white in the video… is it just the exposure of the video camera
The video makes the sky look cloudy and white. its actually clear and nearing sunset. he didnt use special settings. just under exposed the picture so all fore/middle-ground would be very dark
1/60th sec
im a beginner and i figured out how to make my flash get triggered remotely… i have good flash and a nikon D3100… my main camera has since become a fuji X100 since i found out that street and abstract shots seem to be my thing, but when i use my nikon D3100 for other stuff, i made it work with what i have, after some research
Calm down dude, it really doesn't matter, I thought the final result was stupid. I mean look at the expression on the model's face @ 1:29 I was a professional model for 15 years and an ad agency won an award with a shot of me throwing my hair in the air and I had a sexy look on my face not "some scrunched up weird ass face" lol
he meant that it was cloudy you asshole… he thought the white thing where clouds… im just explaining you piece of shit
good point Jose. I'm noticing that a lot of these before and afters look like they have been photoshopped.
you know what he meant jerk.
the guy looks like DOC BROWN from Back to The Future "No, no, no, no, no, this sucker's electrical, but I need a nuclear reaction to generate the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity I need to FIRE THIS FLASH!!!!!"
the girl looks bored…lol!
He used a really fast shutter speed… probably between 4k-6k of a sec to control the ambience light… then used the flash to fill in the darkness in the model… great video!!
the sky wast cloudy, it was blown out by the video camera, because it was exposing for Bryan and the model… to obtain the blue sky: he used a fast shutter speed to manipulate the ambience light…
Been into photography for some time now and i still resort to these video tutorial's from time to time.. this is what keeps you sharp.
I have to agree with ayang315…When I first got into serious photography Brian Peterson's books where my bibles….You keep shooting is a beginner level series and does not pretend to be anything else.
I like this video as I am biggener, but I just want to know,
how the sky turns blue? what filter or technique he used for it.
I like the tutorials that Adoramatv is doing…
its not cloudy its burned out
I wonder how the sky turn out blue when its totally cloudy???
I just wonder where and how did you focus???
What is the difference between what is done in the video vs following:
set the camera's built-in flash to commander,
set master flash to —
assign speedlight to group A, manual, flash output match video
set speedlight to remote mode
Oh …I thought you could set the flash manually and still "trigger"it with the camera. My mistake. I use a Nissin DI866 II and thought I could but was confusing the Manual/AV mode with full manual.
Thanks for replying!
I'm wondering why pocket wizards were required with an iTTL flash?
@lindamarchphotograph shutter speed set to capture ambient light. 1:22 mark. And video was probably set to record Brain.
@nikonuser2u True. You have the right idea
@igobyte Yes, you are right. Maybe he meant we are facing the park,lol…
@kaferlago there are entry level photographers who have inexpensive radio triggers like Yongnuo RF 603s that only cost about $30. That is all you need to do this type of shot. I love Bryan's work because it short and to the point. I don't think this is beginner's technique. I have watched a few webinars aimed at professionals that are teaching this technique.
@MrCoolAttitude I think Bryan does several of his videos during the workshops he puts on for students. chances are it could be one of the students in his group.
@stonedcommander
It does connect Manhattan and Brooklyn but Brooklyn Bridge Park isn't in Manhattan.
I like the composition. Aré you using a gel on the flash?
I usually enjoy your videos very much. Cool ideas and to the point.
Nikon speedlight set at F5.6 and then dailed down to 1/128th power output, so if you were shooting with a manual flash, say a YN 560, you would just test shoot around 1/128th power and gradually step it up until you achieved the amount a flash coverage/power output you wanted, is this not true?
good clips by the way, keep it up!
No e-TTL with Nikon flash? bit hit and miss setting it to such a low output?
Am I the only one who noticed another photographer near the river doing some long exposure ?
@ayang315 cant agree more
nice tip, but im not going to lie.. i actually like the picture w/o the flash lol.. but that is photography like art.. all by preference how one may like something… great stuff again bryan peterson!
@kaferlago He gave all the settings needed. Camera set at Aperture f/5.6 and Shutter Speed 1/60 of a second. This he explains is the exposure for the background, i.e. the city line. He also gave the setting of the flash: 1/128 power. He then explained he put the flash 2 feet away from the model. I think the best thing any photographer can do, beginner or pro, is to… Keep Shooting. Meaning, keep practicing with all kinds of settings and scenarios, and see what you get.
@igobyte Brooklyn bridge connects Manhatten with Brooklyn.
I'm not quite getting the point maybe it's just me. I don't know a single beginner with an entry dslr + kit lens and Poket Wizard + 580ex or sb900 able to decode what Brian says at the speed he's talking. I've no doubt Brian is a talented photographer, writer and teacher but to me looks like he has to produce a 2' video for this series and that's it, done, who cares. Mediocre.
Sorry Brian I expect more from you.
Love Bryan Peterson, always concise. And designed for students of the art.
i actually liked the first one better, nevertheless this is a good tip
@lalaig While Mark's video is similar, this one is brief and still manages to convey the message, notwithstanding that the technique calls for stopping the action (effect), whereas Mark's was more about portraiture. You seem to prefer Mark's, I like this one better…
really awsome video! i'll be sure to try this with my SB-700 😀
Great video Bryan. I love this technique.
Great video..! A shotgun mic might have been better –trains, helicopters, etc. 🙁
People who think this is too basic, I hope you remember that there was one point in your photo journey when you did not know how to do things like this. Instead of bashing, add to the conversation, give your own tips, and help those who are now walking steps you yourself walked on some time ago.
@ktran11 This is for amateurs you can find turorials in "One on One"
Still too dark
Thanx! I did it with my cls system.No wizards
Love the quick tips from Byran, and always on location too. For those of us without a SB900 or a 580EX, can this effect be done with a speed light that only goes down to 1/64 power? On my particular flash, I can only adjust the flash power, +- ev, and focal range. I'm able to use the flash off camera. The recommendation to set aperture on the flash throws me off here.
This image can be done more correctly with the motion of the head and hair frozen.