What is the difference between a soft film (soap box) and a soft box with an external flash?

1, soft mask: it can soften the light emitted by the flash and make the photo look more natural. It is a device installed on a flash lamp to soften strong light.

2. Soft light box: it is photographic equipment, consisting of reflective cloth, soft light cloth, steel wire frame and bayonet.

Second, the principle is different.

1. Soft mask: The direct light emitted by the rigid flash lamp is converted into soft diffuse light through high-temperature resistant translucent plastic, which eliminates annoying high points on subjects such as portraits and makes photos as beautiful and natural as those taken in a photo studio.

2. Soft light box: It softens the stiff light and makes the light quality softer. Its principle is that it can spread through one or two layers on the basis of ordinary light source, so that the original light irradiation range becomes wider and becomes diffused light. The umbrella is quick and soft.

Third, the characteristics are different.

1, Softening Mask: make the light uniform after many reflections, or a small amount of light passes through when it passes, making the light soft.

2. Soft box: it can't be used alone, and belongs to the accessories of studio lights. The soft box is installed on the studio lamp, which gives out softer light and can eliminate spots and shadows in the photo when shooting.

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