While using the Westcott Rapidboxes during a demo at a recent photoshow it occurred to me that a lot of people didn't know about these types of softboxes - so here you go! If you have questions or comments or what to share your experiences using these boxes comment below!
@Jontheinternet
7 ай бұрын
I've seen them a few times and looked them up. Thank you for educating us about the options out there to level up our photos.
@oopppppp
7 ай бұрын
do u have to take the mods off the front before u break down. i have your modifiers and have set up once and never tore down lol
@MattHernandez
7 ай бұрын
You’re right about time being our biggest assets, especially when you have kids! I bet I say “I really need a clone” at least a couple times a week! Great work James!
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@johnyoung1606
7 ай бұрын
I agree about the ABSOLUTE PAIN putting the boxes together is!!! I am now 72yo and not a big guy... I have recently started shooting Studio work and adding in SoftBoxes I found myself Wrestling with the boxes (I was a Pro in my 20's thru my early 50's when I got sick and had to quit) I remember it was a pain, but only a few options then)and was recently considering my Manhood:( UNTIL I saw a much younger and very fit photog having a fit trying to put an old style box together,,, As soon as I could find a reasonably affordable pop-up boxes I bought them !!!!! ThankYou :) :) :)
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Hey John, thanks for sharing!!
@AlisonCarlino
7 ай бұрын
Definitely agree about time being our biggest asset..
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@marvinshaouni
7 ай бұрын
I love the Parasnap octas. They’re even quicker to setup and tear down and they pack flat, which means you can use one lightstand bag w/ two or three modifiers and lightstands. They also work w/ my COB lights when I shoot video. Perfect for solo shooters like myself.
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Marvin, I might check those out!
@kevinmac9442
7 ай бұрын
The Glow para-snap series is probably one of the fastest setup/breakdown systems around even in comparison to these and they can be folded flat for storage as well as use different light system mounts. It can also be collapsed with the folded modifier pointing downwards while the flash stays pointed forward, which can be useful for space saving. Since there are no metal rods within the modifier obstructing the flash tube they are very efficient and can be folded with the inner diffusion and outer diffusion still attached. I feel like the long term durability of the Westcott is likely better but it still may be worth giving them a look.
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Yes those are nice! I don't have any here to show though...
@derrickcleveland1681
7 ай бұрын
I have about 15 different Glow modifiers and love them. Overall great quality and reasonable price. 12x36, 24x36, 12x56, 31x47 softboxes that all take me like 20 seconds to pop out and lock and ready to go. Thanks again James for your time and knowledge.
@MartinV.
7 ай бұрын
great video!!
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Martin!
@boostedmaniac
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting! I bought the ez glow box because they were easier to setup and totally agree there’s hardly anytime to setup when in the field. It like you mentioned the ez glow and these cheaper boxes sag some. I’ll be looking into wescott boxes!
@photobyxnet
7 ай бұрын
Know the pain for the first softbox have 3 of that standard and one of them I cant take apart so haha love my soft ox with similar system like the last one, so simple. So my old ones gonna live in my studio where i don put them down and up everytime 🤣 good video as usual 👍☺️✌️
@ImageMastersFotos
7 ай бұрын
James, I feel like you should have had a "Glow ParaSnap" or similar in this "Quick Setup" lineup! These are by far the easiest to setup and tear down!!!
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Maybe they should send me one! 🤣
@MDFariasMusic
7 ай бұрын
I have two of these types of boxes. I've rented other versions. The only thing about them over time is the possibility of losing tension. I rented one and it didn't want to hold tension on the rod and would keep closing while attached to my light. So thats the only con i've seen with them up to this point.
@Chickboom34
6 ай бұрын
I have 4 older Creative Light/Profoto boxes. Wrestling with rods and speedrings is something I can certainly empathize with... I checked out the videos for the Westcott Mods. Those are designed to velcro into any softbox, correct? Not just Westcott? I like the 1 X 3 strip.
@QuantzPhoto
6 ай бұрын
Yes they'll fit other softboxes. There's a list of boxes I've fitted up on the ProLightMods.com website.
@Jontheinternet
7 ай бұрын
I'll gladly take your old discarded soft boxes lol.
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Don't do it! 🤣
@Jontheinternet
7 ай бұрын
@@QuantzPhoto I love those soft boxes that simulate stadium lights. I shoot voluntarily for my school (I'm a teacher) and started doing their team and individual photos for free. Maybe one day for Christmas I'll get one. I was surprised by the cost but they are well worth it. Thanks for the videos
@leopdawg23
7 ай бұрын
Great content James, appreciate you sharing knowledge and experience. Do you have a link for that backdrop, please? I have been trying to find a backdrop that can accommodate taller athletes and group shots. Tired of using photoshop to fix photos.
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
In the description - it’s two of the X-Drop Pro backdrops. They aren’t the tallest but you can check them out in the link.
@leopdawg23
7 ай бұрын
@@QuantzPhoto thank you!
@macbaar6073
7 ай бұрын
Use some glue for the godox tips
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@brucebanner3600
7 ай бұрын
J'ai des Godox parapluie et je ne les démonte pas complètement, ce qui fait que je les installe assez facilement. Après, pour ce qui est de votre technique pour les démonter, quelle que soit la softbox Godox d'ancienne generation, il suffit de la mettre à plat sur le sol et de peser fort sur la speed ring pour retirer facilement les baleines.
@michaelandryley
7 ай бұрын
Have you tried MagMod boxes?
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
I haven’t! As long as they don’t have the pole/speedring design I’m a fan.
@michaelandryley
7 ай бұрын
@@QuantzPhoto the diffusion material is zippered on…so easy…no Velcro
@denisbellerose273
7 ай бұрын
Toutes mes softbox sont des SmallRig et je les aimes beaucoup. Très simple à monter et démonter. Par contre, contrairement à vous je n'ai pas remarqué cette tendance de magenta dans mes softbox. J'imagine c'est parce qu'elle sont tous de la marque SmallRig et que j'ai pas d'autres marque de softbox. Je vais porter attention à cela lors de mes prochaines séances. Elles fonctionne bien avec mes Promod, peut-être juste un peu juste dans les 4 coins.
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Yeah if you're using all the same boxes then a color cast wouldn't be really noticeable unless it was really bad and they weren't.
@llamarvasquez1803
7 ай бұрын
What about the 3 x 4 can you use the glow 3 x 4 boxes for your mods I was calling asking that question and they never answered none of my questions they said whatever's on the website... thanks
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
If it measures a true 36x48 it should work. Just make sure to get a set of tension rods for the PLM if you don’t have them already since I’m pretty sure you’ll need them to support that box.
@llamarvasquez1803
7 ай бұрын
@@QuantzPhoto I have one of your 3x4 mods love it... just the Westcott 3x4 boxes cost so much... I also have one 3x4 Westcott just looking for one more been looking at the glow or maybe the impact so I can order one more of the mods
@QuantzPhoto
7 ай бұрын
@@llamarvasquez1803 Whatever you end up getting I would just make sure it's a easy setup box and not the 4-pole style!
@michelzbierski6522
6 ай бұрын
promo sm 🤤
@lumosone858
7 ай бұрын
14 Minutes to show a softbox? Oh yes we need things to save time...sorry.
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