CHEAP vs EXPENSIVE Softbox For Shooting Youtube Videos

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[danmcbmusic]

Indeed, a world of difference. Thank you.

[JerodBeeson]

This is good info, but a bit confusing in its delivery. You seem to be mixing the term "softbox" and "light" together as if they both refer to the same thing. Of course, they do not. There are lights, and light modifiers. Lights are lights and softboxes are light modifiers. It's not a fair comparison to put the fluorescent light with inaccurate color tint against the other light and say it has anything to do with the modifier. That's one LIGHT vs another LIGHT. The modifier has almost nothing to do with the color comparison. They are just totally different things with different metrics to judge. To those that are new to lighting, I think this video does more to confuse than to educate. I do think you understand the subject. But I think the title, at least, should be modified.

[arnavmohan]

I don’t understand how you don’t have a million subscribers. I just bought a $70 light kit from amazon yesterday. Should’ve watched this before

[Kava]

If you want to be objective, remove the grid from the other softbox and then show us the results.I have the so called cheap softbox but with 4 bulbs and it comes with 2 switches that allow me to turn on 2 or 4 bulbs simultaneously.If i want just the light of 1 bulb i unscrew the rest.So far I have not noticed tint problems.You are right about the stands, they are shit, I use different ones more sturdy.

[DSGQR]

There’s no gear listed in the description? 🤔

[JTMusicbox]

Awesome video! That really looks like a million bucks with the good one. Me I’m still in the touchier light leaning on furniture and muted with a bed sheet stage, but I now have a great understanding of what to save for. Thanks!

[jonhattanrai]

I liked the Aputure the best, but I see no problem using the ultra cheap too. You use the tools you have access to.

[corgikun]

I think the cheap one looked alright, and changing the aperture and white balance is probably something you can do under a minute so I see no point in spending too much

[MikeAzul]

Very helpful comparison thank you. Super useful in comparing the use case of a diffusion panel vs a grid softbox

[Fernando.Vivanco]

Ahhhh, I finally get the honey comb and why use the other type of light. THANK YOU.

[DThrills]

My cheap setup has an 80w LED bulb set at 8000K
I've got 1/8th strength orange gel sheets that I will use to adjust to the desired warmth.
Mine has tabs inside the softbox where I'll be able to rig a secondary diffuser, negating any concerns about it being too bright, while eliminating harshness.
The stands they came with are beefier than the $17 stand I just bought for a different light, but these are studio lights, they will not move very far.
20" x27", I got a pair of them using the Amazon 'Used' option for $54! This is crazy.

[top_tech.k]

Honestly, you deserve a million likes for what you are A progress of very useful Content

[benchakalaka]

Extremely useful!!! Great I watched it before I actually buy anything

[welltravelledlife]

Thank you for this video and all of your other amazing content. We've started our own YouTube channel focusing on our world travels. Your content is very helpful in ensuring that we continue to up our game!

[TheBrimFactor]

This video is so freaking good and helpful

[TheWeighWeWereTV]

EXCELLENT explanation, and demonstration of the downside of cheap soft boxes.

[cmichaelanthonyimages]

Light applications made with umbrella ribbing will not last very long. When Apollo came out with the first soft boxes, they had that type of construction and they did not last long under daily usages. Switching to fiberglass ribs was a great new design for lighting applications. Construting some, is a whole other conversation.

[Kurt]

Thank you for explaining the difference! New to lighting/photography/video etc so it's good to know

[geodudereal]

So professional, brother... at 2:30, that overlap of the video / audio, so keep the flow moving forward... Classy editing

[xGogita]

Awesome video- Subscribed. Can you tell us which camera you use?