High-speed sync flash or HSS flash as it’s 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 you’re 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, it’s all about working with wide apertures to achieve a shallow depth of field and as Gavin demonstrates, it’s 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 isn’t 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 – Remove the room lights 4:41 HSS Flash Step 2 – Turn on HSS mode 5:06 HSS Flash Step 3 - 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 SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: OM SYSTEM OM-1 Lexar Professional 1667x 64GB SDXC UHS-II/U3 Memory Card Olympus 45mm f/1.2 Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro Flashpoint R2 Pro Transmitter Kupo 20" Master Raiser C-Stand Flashpoint 10’ C-Stand and Grip Arm Glow S2 Round Flash S-type Bowens Mount Bracket Tether Tools Pro 16' USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable SmallRig RA-R6090 " Rectangular Softbox Flashpoint Streaklight Grid/Gel Set #hss #flashphotography #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ Facebook ➥ Instagram ➥ Twitter ➥ Twitch ➥ Adorama Music ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop ➥ Blog ➥ Live Events ➥ Create No Matter What ➥ Podcast # __________________________________ Follow Gavin on Model: Chloe Kerley __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!