3 Light Modifiers Compared - Reflector, Umbrella, and Soft Box

I came into the studio to shoot some test footage comparing three light set ups to see just how much difference there was between modifiers of basically the same size, placed at the same distance. It seems like something that might be useful to others, so here it is!
In this video I compare a 32" reflector, a 33" umbrella (with and without diffusion) and a 34" Beauty Dish style soft box. For these tests, all of the camera settings and placement of the modifiers remains the same. The only thing I've changed is to the intensity of the light output - adjusting it to maintain a consistent exposure on the subject. I hope this is helpful.

Featured in this video:
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34" Glow EZ Lock Collapsible Silver Beauty Dish: https://www.adorama.com/glbdez34s.html
33" Glow Easy Lock Medium Deep White Fiberglass Umbrella:
https://www.adorama.com/gluel33bw.html
33" Glow Easy Lock Translucent Umbrella Diffuser: https://www.adorama.com/gluel33d.html
32" Glow Portable 5 in 1 Reflector Kit: https://www.adorama.com/fppr5132.html
Westcott 302 Photo Basics Reflector Holder: https://www.amazon.com/Westcott-302-B...
NanLite Forza 150B LED Bi-Color Light: https://www.adorama.com/nnforza150b.html
Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp with Standard Stud: https://www.adorama.com/bg2900.html
Flashpoint 10' C-Stand w/ Arm & 2 Grip Heads: https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html

Other equipment used in this video:
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Sony Alpha A7IV Mirrorless Camera: https://www.adorama.com/isoa7m4.html
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 Di III RXD: https://www.adorama.com/tm2875soe.html
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Tripod with MVH502AH Video Head: https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52....
Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone: https://www.adorama.com/semke600.html

Other stuff I use:
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Aputure Amaran AL-F7 On-Camera LED Light: https://www.adorama.com/apalf7.html
Godox LC500R RGB LED Light Stick: https://www.adorama.com/golc500r.html
Glow EZ Lock 25” Beauty Dish: https://www.adorama.com/glbdez25w.html
Glow EZ Lock 38" Deep Parabolic Softbox: https://www.adorama.com/glsbez38.html
Glow EZ Lock 42" Silver Beauty Dish: https://www.adorama.com/glbdez42s.html
Glow EZ Lock 20" Quick Ball Lantern Softbox: https://www.adorama.com/glsbqb20.html
SmallRig Super Clamp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
SmallRig 11" Friction arm: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Audio Equipment & Monitoring
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Zoom F6 Field Recorder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Hollyland LARK 150 Wireless Microphone System: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
MOTU M4 USB-C Audio Interface: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Caddie Buddy Teleprompter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Miscellaneous stuff I can’t get along without
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X-Rite ColorChecker Video: https://www.adorama.com/ghccv.html
Innorel D-30 Ball Head: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Tilta Mini Matte Box: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...

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