If you are a lover of photography and streaming, you should know this tool that can greatly enhance the photos and recording you take every day, with it you will get High quality results, this tool is called "Softbox".
If we translate this word we can see that it is a 'soft box', although its name does not make an exact reference to its true meaning, it can give you a clue as to what it is about.
In itself, it is a photographic accessory which serves to illuminate a stage, a photograph, or anything you want to portray, this tool will allow you to soften the light of the flash, which is inside this accessory.
How does a Softbox work?
The Softbox photographic accessory works in a very simple way, this 'soft box' will act as a kind of blurring of the light source inside it, letting it out only on one side, which is where it is covered with fabric.
This is how it is directed to exit diffusely through them, in this way, simulates a more natural lightThe back of the Softbox is completely covered with a black lining, preventing light from escaping through that part.
A softbox also allows you to regulate the amount of light projected. It will mainly depend on the use of layers that are used to make the final lighting softer or more opaque.
A softbox is easy to set up and transport. They are ideal for photography sessions and most importantly, for making live on Twitch, Youtube, Facebook, etc.
Difference between Softbox and Lighting Umbrella
The photography accessories that allow you to illuminate the space to be photographed are very similar in some aspects and at the same time, they can be very different in others, which is why I am going to show you what the differences are between them below:
First we have the intensity of the light that is reflected on the object or subject which is going to be portrayed, the Softbox offers much softer lightingThis is thanks to its size, which is larger than the translucent or reflective umbrellas on the market.
Also the Softboxes have a great capacity to get close to the subject or object being portrayed.
Another difference between the two is that Umbrellas are usually easier to carry from one place to another, since, compared to Softboxes, umbrellas are lighter and more manageable, they can also work with cheaper supports, since they are lighter.
Regarding its price, Umbrellas are cheaper, and achieve a less homogeneous diffusion of lighting, and also allow working with a lower light intensity.
Softboxes allow you to have a precise direction of the lighting, thus having more control over it, also In images that have a black background the Softbox is ideal, since it prevents the background from receiving illumination, so you can better direct where the light goes.
The 3 best Softboxes for quality and price
There are different varieties and models of this Softbox accessory for photography, some of the most used and the three best are:
OMBAR Softbox
OMBAR Softbox is a photography lighting kit that has two 50x70cm Softboxes and 2 135W 5500K E27 Light Bulbs, it also has 1 carrying bag for greater comfort, it is ideal for video recording, studio portraits, to produce light for a professional photography studio and practically anywhere else you want to use it.
It is very easy to carry, it is very easy to install and can be easily disassembled, the carrying bag can protect these tools from dust and moisture, in addition, the Ombar Softbox has a variable angle, which with the help of a lock independent of the softbox can be focused at various angles.
The light box can be rotated 210° to meet your various photography needs, this stand generates a lot of stability, it also has a Tripod with adjustable height, with a size of 68 cm to 200 cm, perfect for any photographer.
RALENO softbox
RALENO Softbox offers us video lighting thanks to its 50x70 cm box, with an 85 W 5500K CFL bulb. Ideal for studio lighting, portrait photography and YouTube videos, it also has a polyester fabric to soften the light.
This tool is also portable, with a soft case for transport, it can also rotate 210° in this way it adapts to different angles and the weight of the aluminum tripod is considerably reduced, and it can also be lowered to 66 cm or extended to 200 cm.
Godox SFUV8080
Godox Universal Foldable Softbox, with its 80 x 80 cm screen, offers an excellent source of lighting. This kit features a Speedlite bracket, S style for Bowens Mount flash, this tool makes imperfections reduced and the skin tone of the subject being portrayed stands out.
It does not have a pre or post assembly, in this way, its size is smaller and it is lighter in weight, and it does not take up as much space as others, the Speedlite body is held and fixed by means of an s-type support, which provides stability and security when using it.