FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS: Speedlight Settings & Modes Explained (GET TO KNOW YOUR FLASH)

Are you new to flash photography? In this video I breakdown the different settings and modes for speedlights so you can understand your flash better. | #FlashPhotography #SpeedlightBasics #FlashPhotographySettings

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[jennyreyes]

Finally someone who breaks it down so easily & covers all the stuff I want to know about 🙏

[peterc]

Hello from London, UK. I think you're one of the few American photography guys I've watched that isn't overly loud and brash. Just laid back, honest and very likeable. Clear concise and honest explanations - great video, thanks.

[proxied]

What are the Basics of Flash Photography?
Modes:
1. Manual: change output manually.
2. TTL: automatically determines output.
3. Multi: more control... set flash to fire multiple times + intervals.

Flash Power: 1/1 → 1/256 | brightest → darkest
- Brighter can increase recycle time.
- Adrian typically shoots 1/32 ~ 1/16.

Flash Zoom: Spread/size of flash,
- Some have auto setting
- Generally, match to lens eg. 35mm 85mm etc

Channels: communication between flash & trigger
- Match between flash & trigger
- If multiple photographers, use separate channels

Groups: can assign different flashes to each group

[danibrown]

I’ve been shooting for years, and have also been a little confused about my flash. You explained exactly what I wanted to know. Such a simple but concise explanation. Thank you!

[dakotatyrrell]

Just wanted to let you know, a year later and your video is still helping people. Thank you

[josephpetty]

This definitely was the easiest to understand settings tutorial I've found. Simple, to the point and easy to grasp!

[phznypq]

This is a guy who is the type who is not afraid to pick something up and teach himself. Much respect to guys like him. I agree with just about everything he says. Great stuff bro. Keep it coming. Guys like you are how I learn. Thanks for your time and knowledge

[EyeAmDiamondphotog]

This is literally the first of about 100 videos I’ve searched in the past 2 days that actually explained what it is, what it does, and how to use it. Definitely subscribed!

[marqueshaynes]

This was absolutely perfect. I'm a cinematographer and I am wanting to teach my kids portrait photography. So while this is easy for me to understand, you've given me the perfect tool to teach them. Thank you!!!!

[chaaaaaaaad]

I've watched a half a dozen videos on flash and this is the best one by far! Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this!

[Eyeamsurreal]

Simple, concise and informative. Well done, Adrian. Thank you very much!!

[dawnstroud]

I typically shoot outdoors. I got roped into shooting a wedding next month. I just purchased a flash. This crash course was a Godsend! Thanks so much! Happy snapping! ☺️

[theghostsofgiants]

I'm sure someone has already said this or something similar but multi mode is how in like a skateboard magazine you'll see a photo with like multiple images of a skater doing a single trick in one photo, it'll be a long exposure and the flash will illuminate the subject multiple times as it's changing position.

[msimple]

thanks this is a fantastic tutorial I am just learning and this is super helpful

[twentyoneplusvideo]

Great video. I’ve steered clear from flash, because I’ve always been intimidated.

This breaks it down pretty easily. 😀

[erolkip]

Tnx for dumming down, straight going too it AND soundproofing? Sounds good, tnx man.

[kmc]

Thanks for a great video. Well explained and simple to understand!!!

[iansampson]

THANKYOU! I needed the basics to get started and you provided just that. I look forward to watching more of your tutorials

[timmyvong]

Thank you for this Video make, it a little easier to understand the flash,

[leishalesley]

Thank you Adrian, that was so helpful!