Thank you, John, for your well-planned videos and instruction. They are the reason I am attending one of your upcoming in-person workshops and I have learned so much already!📸
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen! I look forward to meeting you!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Stephen! You won the bag. I will message you.
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
I used google to give me a random number and i opened up the comments for this video, counted down and landed on you!
@uwetrenkner9716
11 ай бұрын
What I like about this video is that you make the process visible. You do not have a general master plan and tell people what they should do to create a great image. You see the image, see what's not ideal, and adapt. Every great photographer is doing this. But (nearly) none of the other photographers here on YT make this process visible. Thanks a lot. This is way more helpful than the next "do ABC and the image will be great" video. And yes, Fresnel lenses are a great tool to get a certain mood in the image. Love those.
@JohnGress
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’ll have to keep that in mind going forward. That might be the special sauce I’ve been missing lately.
@AdornedAFStudio
Жыл бұрын
Fresnel is something I have seen and wanted to add to my kit but wasn’t sure where to start. it’s great to see how It really works on set and how I can utilise across photography and filmmaking. Thanks for the actual breakdown of the settings, and the practical results. Very inspired by the film noir look.
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
@michelcornelius2137
Жыл бұрын
As usual, so much qualitative and quantitative experience and thinking condensed in so highly informative and aesthetic videos, filmed at the right pace and perfect vocal tone to be cool for the viewer and most effective in their pedagogic goal. Once more congratulations from Belgium, John.
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Merci Beaucoup Michel! This is the best comment I have received all day! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@michelcornelius2137
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Merci Beaucoup Jean, you well deserved it. Happy to have been one of those who contributed to make your day :-)
@idlirabazi7216
Жыл бұрын
Honestly you are very high! Congratulation ✌🏼
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@KimberlyAnnPortraits
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial as always! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@mylescharron3746
Жыл бұрын
As someone who is a videographer first, your videos are still very helpful. Although I do not take as many photos as I wish, I still feel like I have a good underlying knowledge because of content like this. Saying that- this video has inspired me to go and scan through my Facebook listings to find some fresnels!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Myles! You could always get a fresnel modifier for a Nanlite or Aputure light.
@lloydphotography5169
Жыл бұрын
All of your videos are stellar.
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lloyd!
@NesEscobar
Жыл бұрын
Great video! There’s so much knowledge and skill on display.Yet the greatest asset, is the teaching style. I’ve learned so much! Including freezing motion with flash. Thank you for sharing such valuable information!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nestor! That is great to hear!
@NesEscobar
Жыл бұрын
Seriously! Thank you! Freezing motion with flash was so elusive to me, your video explained a complex subject with simple to understand terms. I truly appreciate the effort, hard work and time put into the lesson! Keep going strong, you’re an incredible teacher!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That topic is so hard to explain I think it took me 4 tries to get it right.
@NesEscobar
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress that’s funny, it took me over 4 views to understand 😂
@photoquent
Жыл бұрын
Another one for the mood board! Great video!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Quentin!
@pinkchairphotographyllc5196
Жыл бұрын
looks like I need to go on Ebay to get that fresnel! Love the falling concept for the shoot. I will have to use my strip soft boxes for the background - haven't ever done that
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Its a fun tool to have! Props to Jason for the idea!
@bp-blackshark
Жыл бұрын
Lucky me, that more than15 years ago, i have got the original Bowens Fresnel with Bowens mount. 😎
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Winning!
@TheKaver
Жыл бұрын
Not a big fan of fresnels, but to get the old hollywood look they are great
@rickporier
Жыл бұрын
Loving the videos my man. Just bought a Mole Richardson 412 a moment ago. I was already looking around but your previous video sold me on it. Thank you for that. I was wondering though, have you done any videos on your favorite grip accessories? I noticed in this video that the light is mounted to an arm and it looks like it has a grip release you can squeeze and slide the light up or down. Did I see that right? What is that?
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick! I hope you enjoy the light. You can get a 1k bulb for it, which might make it easier to use. My very first video was about studio hardware (kzitem.info/news/bejne/2aar4GaOf2ugnWU), but I think what you're referring to is part of the stand it self - a Studio Titan Sidekick stand bhpho.to/3PoL4Zl
@Mishalphoto
Жыл бұрын
Great
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JohnNg5
Жыл бұрын
Hi John, I'm thinking about trying to find this Bowen Fresnel. I see you modified it for your Elinchrom lights. Do you think it can be modified for Profoto light? Thanks!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
I don’t see why not. The person selling mine had already modified it but there has to be Bowen’s to Profoto adapter out there too.
@JohnNg5
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thank you!
@tobyshawphoto
7 ай бұрын
Ahh you should’ve got a crash mat in on set for this shoot
@TheSunnySuttons
Жыл бұрын
😃😃😃😃😃😃
@doctorstrobe
Жыл бұрын
I play the Strip lights Because there's no place I can go Strip lights, it's the only way I know Strip lights And there's a thousand cards to play Until you play your lights away
@zoomnclick
Жыл бұрын
As a videographer too, I'm surprised that more people aren't using this for their video productions lately. The spread of the light seems a lot softer and broader than I'd expect it to be
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Plus it's so easy to get the modifiers from Aputure and Nanlite!
@lkfs55
Жыл бұрын
I love this video and happy I have one Mole Richardson fresnel light that I bought about 35 or 40 years ago and it works just fine. I am going to try this someday. I do have one question and that is the stand and light grips that you had in front of the model. Cool way to adjust light height easily. Thanks for sharing.... 🫶
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That’s a Studio Titan Side Kick STA-06-090 bhpho.to/3UakUM1 with I think a Kupo offset arm amzn.to/2DlleEz
@sosalmor
Жыл бұрын
I usually have never comment on KZitem videos but I just wanted to say that I love how thorough your walk throughs are becoming. Thanks for the time you put into these.
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Saul! Glad you like them. This new format of me talking on camera to augment me talking on set will probably be my way forward.
@ramborums
Жыл бұрын
I have been going through hundreds of videos through the years but looks like I struck in this channel. I have literally been watching the whole day nonstop!! Thank you so much!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@petemcknight803
Жыл бұрын
My question is, where you able to shoot this scene without aelerons? And by fresnel do you mean punching through the weather? Also, if you lost all power would your strobes still work or would you be limited to 10 minutes of power. 😂 GREAT video John. I always enjoy your tutorials.
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Well given that my new lights have an APU, I would just deploy it and then try to fly around the weather at a speed that wouldn't rip the T-tail off my 50 year old POS plane!
@JosviMunoz
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for clarifying so much about the fresnell uses. Can I ask what are the last measures you take in the video? you measure each light but I don't understand the measurements (2.8, 5.6, 8) are those F points? For what? Are they to find which aperture measurement would you need if you wanted to focus to each element? I don't get it... thank you so much!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
No problem. I should probably explain what I am doing with the light meter every few videos. Essentially I am placing the meter as close to the person or background as possible and then pointing it at the light. It is then telling me that if that light were used as my only light, from that angle, then I should set my camera to that f-stop to get a proper exposure. So lets say I am shooting at 5.6 and I say the light on the back of the neck meters at f4, that means that the light on the back of his neck is one f-stop darker than his face. This information is the exact information you would need to recreate the lighting in your studio.
@JosviMunoz
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Yeah! Thank you so much John!
@Birchblaze
7 ай бұрын
Great video! If I can ask, what are the wooden floor panels?
@JohnGress
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! This video will help: Need some wood (flooring)? How I complete my portrait sets using wall paneling & planks flooring kzitem.info/news/bejne/04Z-3oqNgamGbKg
@driatros
5 күн бұрын
What's the difference (besides power output) between using the fresnel and a snoot, if you want that focused beam on his face?
@JohnGress
5 күн бұрын
The main difference between a Fresnel and a snoot is the type of control you get over the light. A snoot, especially when used with a circle gobo, allows you to project a precise shape or pattern, like a sharply defined spotlight with hard edges where the light begins and ends. In contrast, a Fresnel will give you harsh shadows, but the edges of the light beam gradually fade, rather than having a sharp cutoff. The iris inside the Fresnel can also enlarge or reduce the size of the beam. If you’re looking for that clearly defined spotlight effect, like the one you get with a circle gobo, a snoot is the way to go. But if you want a concentrated beam with a more natural falloff, the Fresnel works well. There’s also one more layer of nuance: you can defocus a snoot’s beam by adjusting its lens, which will create a similar falloff when compared to the Fresnel. However, because the Fresnel’s lens is much larger than the snoot’s, the light from the Fresnel will generally be more forgiving on the skin.
@driatros
5 күн бұрын
That is fantastic! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain if.
@JohnGress
5 күн бұрын
Sure thing! you may have just given me an idea for a follow up video!
@driatros
5 күн бұрын
@@JohnGress That sounds awesome! You have the best channel on studio / lighting on KZitem by far!
@JohnGress
5 күн бұрын
Thank you os much! I am just trying to speed up people journey!
@Charlestheright001
Жыл бұрын
Interesting
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BoomsRiddico4868
11 ай бұрын
great video! I do have a Profoto Fresnel but need to dig it out as haven't used it for ages
@JohnGress
11 ай бұрын
You should! Or you could sell it for a mint and buy the clone on Amazon 😂
@JohnGress
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@nilkamalsahu6243
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John for always inspiring with your work & knowledge 😊
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you🙏🏼
@shelbersman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video and instruction, this is very informative. I appreciate you walking through the build up of using the total lighting setup.
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it was helpful! This will likely be my new format for shooting videos.
@michaelbrownstudios993
Жыл бұрын
Super fan from Nigeria. Thank you for taking out the time to educate. I can imagine the amount of work you put into creating these educative contents. I speak for alot of creatives when I say, we are grateful.
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for your support Michael!
@samuelmarshall7871
Жыл бұрын
Thank you again John. This will definitely spark more creativity in my photos
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Samuel! That is great to hear!
@dymonmein
9 ай бұрын
0:52 in, at the “Fresnel himself” part, already the best video on fresnels Ive seen. Thank you, love your content! 👏
@JohnGress
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Freyon_artmedia
Жыл бұрын
Sir gress you're so much of inspiration to me Always giving out great education, this one on frenels is a whole bunch of interesting images
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@tarapattyphotography
Жыл бұрын
As usual great instructional video. Makes me want to run out and get a fresnel!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Go for it!
@earthrokk01
Жыл бұрын
Hey John, Dope work and video as usual. All of this stuff is great but.... Talk about that floor you made on the set. What is it? How did you make it? Why did you make it? Thanks!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David! I’ve got you covered with a video all about that! kzitem.info/news/bejne/04Z-3oqNgamGbKg
@earthrokk01
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thanks John!!! That was spot on. I am converting a section of my garage this spring to at home studio space and this solution is perfect for covering the floor! I think I will use this to make flat for the wall also. Thanks again! PS. maybe you can revisit that video with the "stained" panels...LOL.
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thats great to hear! I havent done it yet but I did buy a new set for my new studio.
@jackiepooja
Жыл бұрын
Amazing presentation about photography and about,related equipments like cameras and modifiers...You are truly a justifier on all...the way You presented,with every single definition,is just Awesome !! We really appreciate all ur work.Also We are getting engaged with it too..Thanx and Congrats !
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