Light Shaping: Picking the Right Modifier for the Job | Ian Spanier

Have you ever struggled to figure out what light modifiers you should use to best match the mood you’re going for? Westcott Lighting Top Pro Ian Spanier joined us at the B&H Event Space for a live, dynamic session breaking down how to choose the right light modifier for any subject, style, or setting. Sponsored by Westcott Products mentioned: -Westcott FJ400 II 400Ws Touchscreen Strobe with FJ Pro AC/DC Battery: https://bhpho.to/3YYygzR -Westcott Switch Beauty Dish (24"): https://bhpho.to/3ZyBVEy -Westcott Rapid Box Switch Strip Softbox 1 x 3: https://bhpho.to/49YmVEK -Westcott 7' Umbrella (Silver): https://bhpho.to/49XKbTD -Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella (Silver, 43"): https://bhpho.to/4rgYVUy More from Ian Spanier: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianspanier/ - Website: https://www.ianspanier.com/ More videos with Ian Spanier: -Mastering Light: From Camera Flash to Studio Strobes: https://youtu.be/lLWPALFODhE -Harness the Power of Natural Light: https://youtu.be/fi6TOkNPstc -Behind the Photography Process | From Concept to Delivery: https://youtu.be/E2J2kakM70I -10 Images, 10 Stories | A Conversation with Ian Spanier: https://youtu.be/XenLvPfSVK8 0:00 Intro 1:47 Choosing the right modifier 9:07 Training your brain to think in f-stops 13:51 Working with limited space 16:10 Setting up demo 18:47 Using a beauty disk 42:42 Rapid box 59:43 Using umbrellas Learn more about the B&H Event Space: http://bhpho.to/BHEventSpace Head to the main B&H Photo YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/BandH Learn audio on our Pro Audio Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BHProAudio Shop @ B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ Follow us on Social Media - https://www.instagram.com/bhphoto/ - https://twitter.com/bhphotodaily - https://www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ #BHEventSpace #Lighting #StudioLighting