How to Balance Ambient Light and Flash? | Ask David Bergman
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Today's question from Paul D. is, “Can you explain how you balance flash and ambient light outdoors during the day?” Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. Making Shade: Two Minute Tips shoot with Marisa: https://youtu.be/iyLS5r7pqa0 SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Shoe Mount Flash https://www.adorama.com/ca600ex2.html?kbid=66043 Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT http://www.adorama.com/CASTE3.html?kbid=66043 Photek SoftLighter II 60" White Umbrella https://www.adorama.com/pt6000fgs.html?kbid=66043 Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR Camera Body with CFexpress Card & Reader Bundle Kit https://www.adorama.com/ica1dxm3k.html?kbid=66043 Canon EF 24mm-105mm f4 L IS II USM Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca241052.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 3 Sections Carbon Fiber Tripod with MHXPRO-BHQ2 Ball Head https://www.adorama.com/bgmt055c3bh2.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with MH496 Ball Head & 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate https://www.adorama.com/bgmkbfrc4gtx.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm with Camera Platform http://www.adorama.com/BG2929.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto 035 Super Clamp http://www.adorama.com/BG2915.html?kbid=66043 ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid=66043 Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R https://www.adorama.com/carcrma.html?kbid=66043 Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca2470.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.html?kbid=66043 CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.html?kbid=66043 Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.html?kbid=66043 Zoom H4n Pro Audio Recorder, Black https://www.adorama.com/zh4nproab.html?kbid=66043 #ambientlight #flashtutorial #adorama __________________________________ 00:00 Intro 01:06 Why add flash to ambient light? 03:45 Live demo outdoors 04:35 Use power setting to change flash exposure 05:38 Using aperture to change flash exposure 07:50 Adding flash to the bright background __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Podcast https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-podcast# ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ __________________________________ Get more information about David's #shootfromthepit online workshop at http://www.ShootFromThePit.com One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbergman/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
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