High-speed sync flash or HSS flash as itβs commonly called is an incredibly useful tool for achieving multiple tasks. This advanced flash feature has evolved over the years to become as easy to use as simply pressing a button but if youβre about to try it for the first time, this video is essential viewing.
Before photographer Gavin Hoey takes you through the basics of HSS he explains why high-speed sync flash matters in a small home studio. In this case, itβs all about working with wide apertures to achieve a shallow depth of field and as Gavin demonstrates, itβs important to understand both why you need HSS and when it can help.
Gavin then takes you through his three-step HSS flash process. Starting with underexposing the room lights he then turns on the high-speed sync feature on his Flashpoint transmitter and finishes working out the correct flash power by taking a test photo or two.
Adding a second HSS flash isnβt a problem and Gavin finishes his photo session by doing just that. With the help of a blue gel to differentiate the flashes, Gavin is able to set up a multi-flash, high-speed sync photo session in no time at all.
Timestamps and Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:23 Why do you need HSS flash in the studio
4:08 HSS Flash Step 1 β Remove the room lights
4:41 HSS Flash Step 2 β Turn on HSS mode
5:06 HSS Flash Step 3 β Check the flash power
5:55 One light high-speed sync flash photo session
7:03 How to add a second high-speed sync flash
8:44 Two-flash high-speed sync photo session
7:31 Conclusions and Subscribe
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One note that you don't consider is that by increasing the flash power from 1/16 to 1/8… you now see the back drop !?…
only an issue if like for me sometimes,I like to eliminate back ground clutter !π€
Awesome video, Sir. I love the idea that you recycle the old background paper for texture rather than throw it away. T.Y. model and crew. Happy Holidays!
Nice idea on the background, Gavin, and great job, Chloe. Lovely results!
Love Gavin and his awesome tutorials! I am definitely a huge fan! However, my friend is not amused when every time I introduce her, I have to say " this is the amazing Chloeeee!"π
Thanks, Gavin, for another informative video, & for helping reinforce situations using HSS. Especially loved the background set-up when using the 2nd light, & the post-edits, too. Chloe is a wonderful model. So expressive. Keep these tutorials coming!
Well done, lots of tips and tricks. What size is your studio? ( LxWxH)
Nice π€π
Man, can't believe I've been watching Gavin for atleast 8 years now and he's been so helpful in my photography journey . From the lightroom tutorials to in studio sessions. Here's to more videos !!
Brilliant background! I seen the Insta posts first and was like "how'd Gavin do that?" π€π₯ππΌ
Love this tutorial! I've never tried HSS in the studio. Definitely going to try this!
Another outstanding tutorial as always Gavin π
Love what you've created for the background. And always, the step by step process & reasoning for HSS. Thank you!
Cool idea for a background!
Fantastic video and beautiful photos. We are all earning so much from you ππΌ thanks π
As always the best teacher on youtube
Thank you. This was great.. added to my favorites
I need sleep,watching all night your video's. They are so great.
Great Demo! Thanks Gavin,Chloe, Sam and Freya πππ¨π¦
Thank you Gavin. I wish you had done the hand movement again instead of the hair tosses. I think the point was made but the proof is in the pudding.
I really like this photo shoot And using hss
I forget to switch to HSS when needed almost as much as Gavin forgets to turn on the lights π
Great video Gavin
If anyone knows the names of the instrumentals in this videos, please let me know!
They are GREAT!
I love your videos Gavin. But I love Chloe more…forgive me !
Great video and do you need to keep the modelling light off for HSS?
Kreative Ideen mit viel know how, witzig und informativ π
That's such a great idea! π
Super idea to use old background paper to make a different background.
Great video Gavin, but your comment at 9mins, saying that the short flash duration is doing the freezing, is incorrect. When youβre in HSS your flash is acting as a continuous light, so it is in fact ONLY the shutter speed doing the freezing when you use HSS.