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Still enjoying making videos and learning from it at the same time ....
I just did one

Nice video Desmond. Thanks for sharing.

(11-15-2009 03:52 PM)CTM Wrote: [ -> ]Nice video Desmond. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the feedback

Just curious, any reason you til the SB800 to the side and not upwards while using the bounce card?

(11-15-2009 07:05 PM)CTM Wrote: [ -> ]Just curious, any reason you til the SB800 to the side and not upwards while using the bounce card?

To get the shadows in the right place . It always seems to look more professional when the shadows are to one side making it look like off-camera flash . If the flash head is straight up there will be stronger shadows under the chin area .
Many photographers take the flash off the camera and hold it out to the left in one hand and trigger it wirelessly - I'm trying to do it the easy way
Of course it is a matter of preference and perhaps I should have included a comparison with straight up bounce flash as well .

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Here are the pictures from the video : In the last picture look at the stronger shadow on the left side of the face [ camera right ] , I was wanting to achieve the ''off-camera flash '' effect .[ Also note the greater detail in the shirt creases with the side-flash effect ]

Desmond, you look great in those photos!

I get what you mean now, thanks for sharing Desmond.

(11-16-2009 02:12 PM)CTM Wrote: [ -> ]Desmond, you look great in those photos!

I get what you mean now, thanks for sharing Desmond.

Thanks . The best way to learn is to set your camera up on a tripod and do a range of test shots to compare - you would probably be able to find a better looking model - I live on my own .
Try with a bounce card upwards and sideways and see what results you want to achieve - under-expose the ambient by one or two stops so you can see the flash properly .

Desmond, thanks for the video. I'm learned a lot from it.

(11-16-2009 11:08 PM)brera Wrote: [ -> ]Desmond, thanks for the video. I'm learned a lot from it.

Thanks for the feedback ! One of th reasons I do these videos is that I also learn a lot form it

Had a look at your website, Desmond. Looks quite nice.
What's your main body?