Softbox vs Reflector — Key Portrait Lighting: OnSet ep. #326

Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he demonstrates the advantages of both a softbox and a reflector when used as a key light in portraits. Both techniques allow for a soft light; The softbox contains the light and gives the photographer more control, while the reflector allows for a larger spread of light creating a more evenly lit scene. Which is best? That depends on the style of your portrait and the subjects you are working with. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:14 - How to make Soft light for portraits 1:23 - Overview of gear for a single light portrait 2:30 - Model on the set - Reflector as the key light 3:58 - First test shots with reflector 4:37 - Notice the background is evenly lit 6:18 - Model on the set - Softbox as the key light 7:01 - First text shot with a softbox 7:40 - Notice the background 8:05 - Feather the light 9:05 - What is the difference between a reflected source and a softbox? 9:54 - Let’s shoot some pictures! 10:34 - Final thoughts 11:08 - Imag