5 Ways to Use the Scrim Jim DP Kit
Featuring a unique and customizable design, provides the ultimate light control for on-the-go filmmakers, directors of photography, run-and-gun shooters, gaffers, and cinematographers. The DP Kit was developed...
Parabolic Modifiers vs. Traditional Octabanks
This article is courtesy of Santa Barbara-based photography educator Tim Meyer.
True parabolic modifiers reflect light from a single point into parallel or collimated beams of light. The question is how this...
Controlling the Sun with the Omega Reflector
I was recently in the south of France teaching a workshop to a group of professional photographers. I prepared a class about shooting in natural light and controlling the Sun. This is the best way to understand...
Using the Omega Reflector as a Diffuser
The is the world’s first 10-in-1 shoot-through reflector. The 38″ x 45″ Omega combines the effect of a traditional reflector with the luxury of a beauty dish and a ring flash. Featuring a large 1-stop diffusio...
Using the Omega Reflector as a Shoot-Through
The Omega Reflector is the world’s first 10-in-1 shoot-through reflector. The 38" x 45" Omega Reflector combines the effect of a traditional reflector with the luxury of a beauty dish and a ring flash. This inn...
How to Assemble the Westcott Eyelighter
Brandon Heiss, lighting educator with Team Westcott, discusses how to assemble the Westcott Eyelighter in this gear guide.
The Westcott Eyelighter comes disassembled in its compact travel case. This includes...
The History of the Eyelighter with Larry Peters
Westcott, an industry-leading innovator of photo and video lighting products, teamed with photographer Larry Peters in early 2014 to pioneer a unique tool for portrait photography. The Eyelighter, designed by P...
Understanding a Beauty Dish
Westcott creates a vast amount of products for photographers of all varieties. One of the most versatile products for speedlite shooters is our . The Rapid Box series is a compact light modifier (measuring und...
Bruce Dorn & the Asymmetrical Stripbank
As a Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer, Bruce Dorn has designed multiple innovative lighting tools for photographers. The Bruce Dorn Asymmetrical Stripbank was the first self-feathering softbox available in t...
Eric Eggly and the Zeppelin Deep Parabolic
Renowned commercial photographer Eric Eggly stopped by the Westcott studio to shoot with the new 59" Zeppelin Deep Parabolic softbox. Eric, a 25-year industry veteran, emphasizes the importance of quality light...
Bob Davis on the ProGrip Speedlite Handle
Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Bob Davis discusses the use of the new ProGrip Speedlite Handle in this video tutorial. An avid speedlite shooter, Bob is an expert in creating beautiful images with off-came...
Zeppelin Deep Parabolic: Assembly Tips
Team Westcott walks photographers through the assembly process of the latest large modifier in this product how-to video.
The Zeppelin Deep Parabolic softbox series is an essential item for commercial, fashi...
Studio Lighting Fundamentals Part 4: Stripbank
Join Top Pro Jim Schmelzer as he uses the Westcott Spiderlite TD6 lights to discuss basic studio lighting fundamentals. During part four of this five part series, Jim demonstrates how to set-up, place, and util...
Studio Lighting Fundamentals Part 3: Reflectors
Join Top Pro Jim Schmelzer as he uses two different Westcott Reflectors to discuss basic studio lighting fundamentals. During part three of this five part series, Jim explains how to properly use reflectors ind...
Strobelite Plus Walkthrough with Erik Valind
Westcott Top Pro Elite Erik Valind discusses all of the features and uses of the Westcott Strobelite Plus in this video tutorial. The Strobelite's modeling light has two power levels. Modeling lights are a help...
Erik Valind Showcases The Scrim Jim
Westcott Top Pro Elite and professional photographer Erik Valind discusses the many uses of the Westcott Scrim Jim in this Top Pro showcase video. Shooting mainly outdoor lifestyle portraits, Erik finds the Scr...
Westcott’s Wrinkle-Resistant Green Screen Backdrop
Brandon, Content and Marketing Manager at Westcott, discusses the many features of Westcott's Green Screen Wrinkle-Resistant Backdrops. These heavy-duty chroma key backdrops are constructed with a thick, matte ...
Creating Sports Composite Portrait with Photo Key
Westcott Top Pro Matt Hernandez, who specializes in sports photography, uses Photo Key 6 to remove a green background for a sports composite. Watch how Matt sets up his lighting for this green screen image, an...
Advantages of Softboxes, Strips and Grids
Westcott President Kelly Mondora explains the difference between a stripbank and a square shaped softbox. She also talks about the advantage of adding a grid to a light modifier....
Quick Tip: How to Fold a Reflector
This video tip features Brandon from Westcott and it shows two easy methods on how to fold a reflector. The first method Brandon will show is referred to as the "Twist" and this is done by taking the reflector ...
Attaching an Adapter Ring to a Spiderlite TD3
Here’s a quick tip video on how to mount an adapter ring to a Spiderlite TD3.
First, remove all screw and bolt components from the ring placing each of them off to the side. You will notice metal springs whi...