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Elinchrom Litemotiv 120 Review

Review: Elinchrom Litemotiv120, Parabolic softboxes are truly better

I bought this modifier 2 years ago and I didn’t really know what I had until I tested it against my other modifiers and proved it has unique capabilities. Especially, when I removed the diffusion and put in a deflector disc, turning it into a giant beauty dish.

04/10/2021Leave a commentGearBy John Gress

Behind-the-scenes of my YouTube Set-up

I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at my YouTube setup, including all of the gear I use to make my videos.

Nanlite provided me with these lights and modifiers. However, after using them, I decided to sell most of my Aputure gear and buy more Nanlite products.

04/08/2021Leave a commentGearBy John Gress

how to hang a paper or canvall backdrop in your photo studio

4 Ways to Hang a Backdrop including a corner and all the hardware you need to do it!

In this video I go over all of the hardware you might use to hang a paper or canvas backdrop, including stands, wall mounted racks and how to use two matching backgrounds to form a corner.

03/20/20212 CommentsFundamentals, GearBy John Gress

Elinchrom Bridge

Do you need to buy the Elinchrom Bridge? Control up to 20 lights individually or simultaneously

The new Elinchrom Bridge device allows you to speed up your workflow by controlling the brightness, modeling light, recycle time, photocell, and beep right from your phone or computer through the Skyport system. Then when you have everything dialed in you can save all of your settings and load them later.

03/13/2021Leave a commentGear, The AcademyBy John Gress

How to use C-Stands & Other Hardware essentials in your studio

How to use C-Stands & Other Hardware essentials in your studio

Today were going to cover everything you need to know about c-stands including some really cool hardware for the studio.

03/06/20212 CommentsFundamentals, GearBy John Gress
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