Comparing Umbrellas and Softboxes

Explore the differences between shooting with an umbrella versus a softbox.

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I like very much Jean Francois video tutorials: they’re very useful!
I work very much with umbrellas with models, but i prefer softboxes when shooting jewellery: maybe is personal taste, but I’m curious to hear from other photographers too…

 

Comment by fotostar73 | August 27, 2009 @ 5:03 am

 

A very good tutorial, his demonstration of the shadow, using his finger and hand, to show the different hardness and softness, that you get from different distances of the light source, was excellent.

 

Comment by Russell | August 29, 2009 @ 5:31 am

 

A down to earth, no nonsence demonstration of the lightning patterns of each medium. I learn a lot. Thanks Mr. Jean Francois.

 

Comment by Julio Aponte | October 2, 2009 @ 4:15 pm

 

If I’m using an umbrella, I definitely prefer using a shoot through.

 

Comment by http://www.arenacreative.com | October 16, 2009 @ 2:00 pm

 

NO ENTIENDO NADAAAA!!!

PLEASE I NOT SPEAK ENGLISH

eSPANISH PLEASE

 

Comment by LALO VILCHEZ | October 17, 2009 @ 6:44 pm

 

Amazing Tutorial… very nice!!

 

Comment by Rahul | December 7, 2009 @ 6:36 am

 

Awesome examples! Thanks for sharing!

 

Comment by me | January 6, 2010 @ 6:50 pm

 

The best lighting teacher!
I speak spanish like friend Lalo Vilchez, but Francois speaks so clear and slow that I can understand almost everything with my little English.
Lalo, it is worth to study English!

 

Comment by Javier Sevilla | January 23, 2010 @ 12:34 pm

 

nice that they used examples but I never see the A, B, & C comparisons and really see differences. I thought lights should be in front of subject and aimed at them. (for no shadows)

 

Comment by name | January 29, 2010 @ 6:34 pm

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