TTL Flash into Manual Flash: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

If you're looking for convenience, TTL flash is as simple as point and shoot. But if you need consistent results shot after shot, manual flash is the way to go. The TCM button on Flashpoint and Godox transmitters is an easy way to get the best of both and in this video Gavin Hoey shows you how it works.

Starting with a single light, Gavin shows you why you might need the TCM function and how to set it up for either one flash or multiple flashes. He then goes on the explain how TCM helps him get perfect exposure on shallow depth of field portraits using high speed sync flash in his small home studio.

Products Used:

Flashpoint R2 Pro Transmitter

Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro

Olympus E-M1 Mark ii

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2

Glow ParaPop 28""

Production Equipment Used:

Olympus E-M1 Mark ii

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Lens

Olympus LS-P4 Audio Recorder

Sennheiser Wireless Lavalier Microphone System

Godox 100W LED light

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[frankzayas]

I've owned my Godox gear for about a year and a half. After this video, I might actually start using the TCM function finally. This is the clearest explaination and demonstration of it that I have found. Thank you, sir!

[TheFede]

In your videos things seems to be very easy just because explanations are very clear. Thanks Gavin

[jerbear]

exactly what I was looking for. The one stop channel to get all my questions answered with simple easy to understand instructions....Thank You Gavin

[kpatour]

Very impressive how you insert the word "SUBSCRIBE" in your videos! Kudos!

[pattymattes]

I never thought of using TTL/TCM for high speed sync. Thank you for another awesome video!!!

[thomasbye]

Much appreciated. Was unsure about the intricacies of Godox' TCM, but you laid it out clear as day. Bullseye.

[carlkristensen]

I knew the function was there, but never tried it. But I can see now, it works. And what an awesome model, the outfit she wears makes her SO trustworthy in that ligh setup. 10 ekstra likes from me, if I could.

[fmrff]

Gavin, your lessons are priceless! I can read the manual until I'm blue in the face! Sincerely, Thank you!

[cvu]

Great video. Cleared up a lot of questions I had regarding TCM. Thanks!

[omegaman]

One of the top vloggers when it comes to photography. Awesome shots.

[victorrivera]

Wow! Thanks for giving me something to do while staying home during these difficult time.

[stephenfilby]

My goodness ! So simple ..Have to thank you for taking the fear and loathing out of flash photography for me (and I suspect a whole bunch of folk !).

[RobertMossack]

I discovered this a few months back, and it's a game changer. I haven't used my flash meter since.

[stevenagorny]

Thank you for pointing out the TCM, that will save me so much time.

[randyfox]

Good gawd, I had NO idea what that TCM button was even for. Thanks for bringing it to light (no pun intended) for me, Gavin!

[davidjones]

Thanks for the explanation on tcm function. I've always used my flash meter for this..makes it pretty straight forward. I wonder how it would work outside?

[EstebanAraque]

Thank you, it really helped me a lot, when you come from Ecuador you have someone who will take you everywhere to take pictures and meet

[benzene]

Great video! I didn't even know I could do this with my kit. This will save a lot of guesswork with test shots

[dandewan]

Thanks Gavin, very well explained. Portrait light looked great.

[pjhaebe]

THIS is what I was looking for. Perfect demo/tutorial as usual, thanks for the time you put into these Gavin