Laws of Light: High Speed Sync Photography

Capturing jaw-dropping photos in the sun can be fairly challenging.

In today's #LawsOfLight, we show you how to use high-speed sync strobes when shooting high contrast scenes.

By the end of the video you'll be able to take control of your lighting and overpower the sun.

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Jay P. Morgan has been working as a Commercial Photographer and Film Director in the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years developing an impressive list of clients from Paramount to McDonald's. Jay P.'s experience with elaborate set design and extensive lighting are key to the success of his illustrative work.

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[Mimokat]

Finally someone who can explain things clearly and quickly.

[James-ttvg]

Finally a Photogragher who actually explains why you need High Speed Sinc and how to use it creatively....THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH...best video out there for HHS !!!

[TheJobieadobe]

I think a 5 year old could understand high speed sync with your simple straightforward explanation! Thank you!

[crawford]

It is amazing to me that the shutter blades, which are in front of the sensor, does not cause shadow stripes as the strobe is painting the sensor during this multiple exposure. The precision is truly mind blowing perfect with no overlaps or gaps. The major work load and timing comes from the strobe side of the team. Back in my day, ( I began my career in 1976 ) we had copal shutters and had an advantage over focal plane crowd. We could sync at 1/500 vs the common 1/60. Heck the Pentax 6x7 which I still own synced at 1/30. That is an incredible camera with some of the finest lenses ever made by the way. Wow, what a ride I have had! What a fantastic time to be a photographer. Even after all these years, the craft still fascinates me.

[medievil]

This was it...now I understand how HSS, believe it or not the “open and close part helped me the most . Thank you

[misternikon]

Your video should be required for ANY photographer who thinks they understand how a focal plane shutter works. EXCELLENT video!! Thank you!

[dougelick]

You can also use a ND filter (variables can be nice). The downside is it darkens your view in the finder but the upside is you can use cheaper lights and waste no power pulsing.

[IDR]

The best explanation of HSS! Thank you!!!

[siperonoway]

The shutter explanation is perfect thanks

[reynoldcheung]

This is the best explanation of high speed sync I ever seen! Thanks a lot!

[orangebetsy]

No different than Mr Sussman the biology sub in 1987...when you are this great a teacher, people learn and never forget. Bravo, sir!

[niteenkasle]

Demonstration of shutter was awesome and images too.

[Primeros]

Ahhh moment of enlightenment! Finally after watching various videos someone know how to explain it. Tanks, keep your videos simple, they’re great

[CLEFRD]

you're so funny with that open close laugh here in my seat. :D

[mackopr]

Dude i learned so much in a couple of mins. Thanks a lot.

[OmarFadul]

Great video! All simple and easy to understand! Thank you!

[barkyvonschnauzer]

Best demo ever! Made it much simpler 💕

[boyangeorgiev]

Thank you for sharing this! I had this issue the other day where it was too bright and my speed light didn’t do hss. We figured it out at the end but it’s a good example of what happens with hss with the shutter and speedlight.
Thanks!

[TrackTalkTas]

Open close craziness had me switch off

[tilerman]

Crazy guy and crazy explanation but i totally got it! Cheers mate!