Tutorial videos you found helpful.

[Norman Breaks]

Any kind of tutorial video. Can be camera/lens related, gear, lighting, settings, Lightroom, Photoshop, other software, whatever.

To kick off, I've been watching a few different a few videos on how people set up studio lighting since I recently got myself a studio kit and am interested to see how best to set it up.

[Norman Breaks]

I've always wondered the effectiveness of grids on various soft boxes etc. This give a good insight in to where and how to use them.

[CelticRambler]

This guy has gone quiet in the last couple of years, but his "back catalogue" of videos includes several good studies on how to light a variety of subjects, and particularly the judicious use of shade and reflections to create a richer image. He used to be a high-flying advertising photographer, which gives him a different approach compared to your average YouTube Unboxer.

A couple of examples:

[Norman Breaks]

I've recently been trying to cultivate a small studio space in my basement. This video has some good tips, tricks and insights.

[CelticRambler]

When reviewing my need (and upgrade plan) for filters back in November, I finally ended up at this video which I thought succintly summarised the rationale for a limited range that'd be worth having. I arrived there from the video about graduated ND filters that the guy refers to towards the end, but that was reasons not to bother with them.



Now I wasn't really impressed by the rest of his channel - and I had to play this one at 1.5x speed to make it bearable! - but I still think the advice is sound. And am in the process of putting my money where his mouth is (though not on the Kase system).