When I first started out using lighting equipment I avoided "Hard light" at all costs. The more I create the more I realize what a mistake that was. Hard light is such a great way to ad feeling into your photos and videos. I admit it is challenging to work with. But there are some simple set ups like the one I'm demonstrating in this video that can really push your images.

Aputure 300c
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Aputure Fresnel x2
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Aputure Spotlight SE
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V-Flat Foldable Light reflectors
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My favorite C-Stand w/ Grip arm (EXTREMELY VERSATILE!)
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Better "Duckbill" Clamp for the holding the foam boards
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Cheaper C-Stand
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*My Studio Gear:*

Camera- Sony a7siii
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Lens- Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM
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Lens Filter- Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/8
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Variable ND filters Polar Pro Peter McKinnon
2-5 stops- https://amzn.to/3xkAGhn
6-9 stops- https://amzn.to/49ftwsj

Mini Tripod- Leofoto MT-03
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Cheaper Sony camera option
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Fujifilm XS20
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My studio mic
Deity VO-7U https://amzn.to/3Ps2YwN

My Studio lights
Aputure F21c https://amzn.to/3VBexWd
Aputure PT2c https://amzn.to/3IZG6ks
Aputure MC Pro https://amzn.to/4ci0QBE

Zhiyun C100 https://amzn.to/48XKRFY
Zhiyun G200 https://amzn.to/49eQrEd
Zhiyun G60 https://amzn.to/3TFxENx

*Rigging Gear:*
VariPole
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C-Stand
https://amzn.to/3vsZW4C

Cheaper C-Stand
https://amzn.to/3PAfRFd