Flash Diffusers Don't Work (at least not how you think they do)! | Ask David Bergman

Flash Diffusers Don't Work (at least not how you think they do)! | Ask David Bergman

Today's question from Ronald J. is, “I’ve heard other photographers say that if you use one of those small, plastic diffusers on your flash, it will soften the light. I’ve tried it and haven’t noticed a difference. Am I using it wrong?" SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV ________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: Stofen Omni-Bounce https://adorama.rfvk.net/GP9bE Flashpoint Flash Diffuser https://www.adorama.com/fafd50.html?k... Photek SoftLighter II 60" White Umbrella https://www.adorama.com/pt6000fgs.htm... Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Body https://www.adorama.com/ica5dm4.html?... Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro https://www.adorama.com/ca10028isu.ht... Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Shoe Mount Flash https://www.adorama.com/ca600ex2.html... Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT http://www.adorama.com/CASTE3.html?kb... Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter https://www.adorama.com/bg2905.html?k... Manfrotto 1052BAC 93" Air Cushioned Aluminum Compact Stand http://www.adorama.com/bg1052bac.html... ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid... Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R https://www.adorama.com/carcrma.html?... Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca2470.html?k... Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.... CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.... Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.... Zoom H4n Pro Audio Recorder, Black https://www.adorama.com/zh4nproab.htm... #flashdiffuser #flashphotography #adorama ________________________________ 00:00 Intro 00:55 Defining soft light vs hard light 02:24 How to create soft light 03:53 What does a plastic flash diffuser do? 04:25 Does a small plastic flash diffuser soften the light? 07:42 Why do photographers say the diffuser softens the light when it actually doesn't? 09:33 Should you use a small plastic diffuser on your flash? ________________________________ ❐ 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-pod... ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ________________________________ Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. 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!