Large Softbox vs Mini Softbox comparison | Is the mini good enough?

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0:00 Intro
0:13 Hard light
0:35 How to get soft lighting
1:19 Softbox examples
2:36 is the mini softbox good enough?
3:37 Softbox lighting setup examples

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[SamHolland]

Which do you prefer, mini or large??? Let us know.

[Studios]

I liked the look with the mini more than the large. :)

[cabellofatto]

Thanks for this breakdown. As someone new to the game, I was looking for a straightforward comparison of the softboxes, to save me some pain and $. Great video.

[mikeb]

Hey Sam. Thanks for the great video. You convinced me to get the larger soft box for my for 2 reasons: 1) I'm 62 years old and, frankly, I can use all the help I can get, and; 2) You mentioned something nobody else talks about-- shadows. I've been struggling with shadows cast by some figurines I have in front of what's serving as my backdrop. However I light, it always looks kind of like nighttime. By softening those shadows with the larger soft box, I'm hoping to soften, or even eradicate, the shadows.

So, that's what I think. If you have a moment, I'd love to see your response to my rationale. And thank you again for your informative, well produced, and very charming video.

[AdrianBacon]

If you have white ceiling and walls, you can go with no soft box (or reflector) and turn the light around and just point it up at the corner of the walls and ceiling. How big it is would depend on how far away from the corner it is and would be up and approximately the 45 degrees over and up position with a really nice gradual fall off.

[YkeysWorship]

Thank you Thank you Thank you! You answered everything I was wondering about. So many people make videos that dont explain as thorough as you do. As an amateur and just starting out this was massive help to me. Thank you!

[Franciehatescoffeeicecream]

I have just bought a 150 octabox but largely for huge studio shots but I tend to prefer remembrant anyway. I will be using it as a group and full body shot

[maruwaanmoses]

In this specific application, the large softbox with the grid looked the nicest.

[diostaylow]

I prefer the mini, i prefer less spill on the background on my guitar playthroughs especially on a small space. Great video! Thanks for this!

[shua_films]

I’m leaning towards the mini because of the den being narrow for my office, maybe having some sort of fill might work to make things more balanced. I’ve been looking for a video like this for the new studio thanks for all the gear help bro!! Great video 🤩

[JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Hey Sam, great videos. Was looking for some general advice and wondered if you could help me out. Was thinking a video call, if so what would be your rate per hr / 30 mins. Just looking to upgrade some kit and generally get a better look on the channel

[Tezlar]

Yeah solid video there Sam. Large softbox is my go to for interviews and talking head. Always great to have both where possible 🤷‍♂️

[Tekespin]

I don’t know why but I prefer the mini softbox. It gives more volume to the scene and doesn’t spill so much and you could use more RGBs on the back to make more interesting the scene

[TexpatOTG]

I have an umbrella on my light .. I use a black card to cust spill. I think I would like about a 1m size softbox. Just need to find one easy to set up. I don't want to have to assemble it if I move it. Good show!

[LightshDeee]

Very nice! i have one question.
what lens mm?

[BillMcLean]

Great video, I have a small space and sort of think the mini with a small 60w light will be good enough. I guess I'll find out.

[HiethGeorge]

Was going to ask if you egg crate or not ? another cool video love my RC Smart Controller so looking forward to seeing what you think of the new one 😁😁

[ranmandle]

So helpful! Has any of this changed as folks like Aperture have added LED panel softboxes? Seems like they may be different than the standard COB types you outlined here.

[kevindonnelly]

I love the minis for the more cinematic shadows

[Craiglou]

What size is considered mini and large? There are so many variations like 35cm, 45cm 55cm 75cm and 90cm