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Let's get into it. Godox have increasingly been releasing
a bunch of new studio lights for photography
as well as continuous lights for videography and film.
And with this they've increasingly released a bunch
of new lighting modifiers including soft boxes
and lantern soft boxes in a bunch of different sizes.
So, what we're doing in this video
is going through the different types of soft boxes
and the type of lighting effects they'll have,
as well as all the different models
so that we can reduce that confusion
with all the different lighting modifiers that Godox have,
so you can make a better purchasing decision.
We'll be going through seven different
lighting modifiers in this video.
Firstly is Godox's brand new lantern soft box.
Next one will be a umbrella lighting diffuser.
After that, it'll be the octagon soft box
which is the collapsible version.
Then a rectangle soft box.
Then we'll be looking at an umbrella soft box
which is like a reverse modifier.
And Godox's popular parabolic soft boxes.
And lastly their brand new umbrella lighting modifiers.
If you want to take a closer
look at different shapes of soft box modifiers,
we've actually done a video in that.
So, if you want to take a look at that,
click the link up above.
We've also gone through the different types
of studio lights by Godox.
So, these are all their different studio flash models.
If you want to take a closer look at that,
click the link up above.
In the first one we're looking at the Godox
85cm lantern soft box.
This is a brand new lighting modifier from Godox
and the model number is actually CS-85D.
They have two versions.
They've got the 85cm and the 65cm,
and with this one, it's actually quite popular
with continuous lighting and with video.
So, if you're using this with one of the new
LED lights, it's perfect for that.
However, you can definitely use this in photography
and with flash.
So, what we've done in the first one is we've used it
in its traditional way to use a lantern soft box.
We've got it up high and angling down towards the subject.
And it actually diffuses the light nice and soft
and it doesn't direct it too much.
It spreads it across the entire frame.
So, that means your subject
as well as your background will be well lit.
The great thing about these Godox lantern soft boxes
that differentiate them between other lantern soft boxes
are that they have a velcro attachments
along the outside of the soft box.
Which means you can utilize a new accessory
which is the skirt for the lantern soft box.
Now, the skirt which is the SS-85,
this is a skirt that directs the light a lot better
with the Godox lantern soft box because a lantern soft box
traditionally will just spread it in a 180 degree plain
and the light will be spilling everywhere.
So, if you want more dramatic shots,
you can utilize this skirt to focus in on your subject
similar to how you use a grid with a traditional octa box
or a parabolic soft box.
You use the skirt to direct the light
to create more dramatic shots.
The next lighting modifier we're looking at
is the umbrella diffuser.
This is a popular and cheap alternative to soft boxes
because it's quick to setup, it's nice and portable
and it's also very cost effective for your lighting kit
and for your studio setup.
They come in a bunch of different sizes.
In inches, they come in 33 inches, 37, 40
and also 42.
So, you have a bunch of different sizes
depending on how wide you want the light to spread.
And typically, the larger the umbrella the softer the light.
And it's really nice and easy in terms of using it
and attaching it to a light
because most lights have an umbrella mount.
And with that umbrella mount,
you just slip simply slide it in.
And usually there's either a tension bracket
or you've got a little screw to tighten.
On top of that, the results are really great.
So, if you want to take a closer look at that,
I'll throw them up on screen.
The next lighting modifier we're looking at
are Godox's range of collapsible soft boxes.
These are a favorite here at Hypop.
And to distinguish them,
their model number is the SB-UE soft boxes.
And after the UE, they typically have the numbering system
which determines the actual size of the soft box.
In this example we have a 120cm octabox
and this is the collapsible version.
And the model number is SB-UE 120.
Now, with these softboxes,
the collapsible mechanism is similar to that of an umbrella.
It's really easy to set up. So, you have a one-time setup
where you have to slip over the soft box
cover onto the collapsible frame of the soft box.
And then you push down on the center
to expand the soft box and lock it into place.
These softboxes typically come with two diffusers,
an inner diffuser,
an outer diffuser and also a grid.
And grid's great for directing light.
So, if you're using that for continuous lighting,
it's great to focus in on your subject in film and video.
Or alternatively, if you want to take a more dramatic shot,
you utilize the grid for a dramatic photo when using flash.
These collapsible soft boxes are great
because they're easy to set up and pack down.
So, if you need to transport them
or take them with you on location,
they're perfect for that.
The next modifier are Godox's SB-FW range.
This range here are constructible soft boxes.
So, that means you actually need to assemble them.
Which means you have a speed ring as well as rods to insert.
And then you mount the soft box cover over the top.
These are a little bit more difficult to set up.
So, in most cases, you need someone such as an assistant
to help out with the setup.
The great thing about these soft boxes
are that they're cost effective. So, that means
they're cheaper than the collapsible alternatives.
However, when it does get to the octagon softboxes
you have eight rods,
and even with parabolic soft boxes you have 16 rods.
So, it does get quite fiddly.
These are better to have permanently set up.
So, if you have a studio,
they're usually better to have them setup
because taking them apart is usually quite difficult.
In this example, we have a rectangle soft box
that was a lot easier to set up
because there were only four rods.
Rectangle soft boxes are perfect for lighting head to toe.
So, they're actually ideal for portrait photography
or fashion photography
and even product photography for e-commerce sites,
because you can light a subject from top to bottom.
The great thing about the SB-FW range
is that they also include a grid.
With this grid, you can direct the light similar
to how you would
with the octagon collapsible soft box with the grid.
So, you can direct the light towards your subject.
So, that means less light drop off to the background.
The next lighting modifier we're looking at
are Godox's range of umbrella soft boxes.
The SKU for these are SB-UBW. These are quick to set up.
So, they're similar to a standard umbrella.
However, they have a softbox cover over the front of them.
And they're used as a reverse modifier.
So, that means you have the light
pointing into the soft box and then shooting outwards.
The advantage of these softboxes
are that they're generally in expensive
and they're quick to set up. However, the disadvantage
is that the light is enclosed in the softbox.
So, they're typically used with speed lights or smaller flashes.
If you'll be using them with a light,
it's best to use them wirelessly with a trigger.
So, if you're using Godox's X1, X2 or X-pro triggers,
you can wirelessly control the light.
So, that means you don't have to go up to the light
to change the settings, if you want to change the modes.
It's much better to be used with the trigger.
The next lighting modifier we're looking at is Godox's P90-L.
Now, there's four different versions to this soft box.
Firstly, the P90L, the P90H, the P120L and the P120H.
Now, the H version is the heat resistant version.
So, if you're using flashes or if you're continuously
using a flash throughout an entire day,
it's best to use this version.
In this one, we're looking at the P90L.
Now, parabolic soft boxes are great
because they're round in shape
and they're ideally used for flash photography
as well as for continuous lighting in video and film.
Parabolic softboxes offer a round catchlight.
So, that means the light drop-off is less obvious
and you have a nice vignetting if there is some light drop off.
Now the great thing about the P90
and P120 range of soft boxes
are that there are grids also available.
And they're also quick to set up.
They're not collapsible.
However, the rods are made from fiberglass.
So, they're actually easy to set up.
There's 16 rods in total.
So, you have to insert them into the speed ring.
And then once you have that done,
it's pretty much set up permanently.
If you want to take them apart, it's quite easy also.
It's just a matter of bending the rods and then removing them.
However typically, these are left set up.
So, if you're using it in a studio environment,
it's perfect for that.
Last lighting modifiers that we're looking at
are Godox's brand new range of parabolic umbrellas.
There are four different sizes available.
Firstly, the 85 cm, the 105 cm, the 130 cm,
and lastly the large 165 cm.
There are also three different versions available of each size.
You have the S version, the W and the D.
Now, the D is the diffuser and the S is a silver interior,
and lastly the W has a wide interior.
Now, these parabolic umbrellas are really great
because they're really similar to a parabolic soft box.
However, they have the quick setup of an umbrella diffuser.
So, if you want something that's quick to set up,
portable, cost effective,
then the parabolic umbrellas are perfect for that.
Hopefully, that's clarified all the different
lighting modifiers by Godox
including their umbrellas and their soft boxes.
Now, if you have any questions about these lighting modifiers,
leave them down in the comments section below.
We'll be happy to answer them.
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Thanks for watching. Also a special
thanks and mention to Daniel from Innkeeper Studios.
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