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[@FlipsMedia]

We need more filmmakers making filmmaking videos like this and no more B-Roll youtubers. Great stuff Lewis looking forward to the next video

[@NickWeaver]

This video has a lot of b-roll. I’m interested in understanding what you mean. Can you explain?

[@FlipsMedia]

@@NickWeaver Sure thing. Majority of KZbinrs claim they are filmmakers when their entire portfolio is nothing more than B-Roll footage with widescreen bars and some music slapped on. That’s it. That ALL they have to show. No short films, no commercial work. Nothing. Those people are not filmmakers. Lewis on the other hand is a filmmaker, check out his portfolio of work he has done. Yes, this video has B-Roll in it but that’s not the point of my comment. Lewis has many video showing tutorials on lighting on the work he has done. He shows actual lighting techniques on the paid work he has done as a filmmaker. That’s what I mean by we need more filmmakers making videos and no more B-Roll KZbinrs who have no credentials of any actual “work”

[@NickWeaver]

@@FlipsMedia Interesting. You're saying you like to see actual commercial work before you acknowledge someone as a filmmaker. I would consider anyone a filmmaker who makes any form of film, but I do like to see true understanding of the craft, especially in situations where people are offering advice and calling it professional, lol.

[@FlipsMedia]

@@NickWeaver Yes and no. Type in on KZbin “ Cinematic B-Roll” and watch those videos. Those are the videos I am talking about. No story, no feeling, literally just random B-Roll footage with widescreen bars and music. If someone’s portfolio is literally just those videos, they are not a filmmaker. If someone has a “Cinematic B-Roll” video but also has lets say short films, something with actual story to it. Then yes I would consider them a filmmaker. They don’t even have to necessarily get paid for the short films, it could just be passion projects. The problem I am saying is when it’s ONLY “Cinematic B-Roll” is their portfolio. That’s my point

[@StreetGrain]

@@FlipsMedia Those people tend to make more money based off clicks than they do actually working a film/commercial. It's sad, really.

[@BradyBessette]

“Couple quick tests” looking amazing

[@lewispotts]

Haha yeah they are quick shots if your doing it with a crew, but on your own it does take a while!

[@AbdulVid]

@@lewispotts You're just talented af mate that's all ;). Loved the piece

[@eduard.amihai7545]

Ei hey Brady ..if you are following him it means it's good at what he's doing.. I'm subscribing

[@Elassyahmed]

One of my favourite people commenting on a video for one of my favourite people. Hi

[@danielgrindrod]

Apprecite tests/reviews like this far more than any 'technical' reviews. Thanks for sharing Lewis!

[@TedHolmwood]

As a gaffer I appreciate your lighting instinct and creativity. So tired of seeing b-roll youtubers just throw a lightdome on and call that a review.

[@davidgreco5028]

bro you have the most inspiring channel & content i've ever seen.. really appreciate the way you share your techniques & experiences.. makes me really want to get out there and trust and push myself

[@lewispotts]

Thanks David!

[@lamodification]

@@lewispotts Hi Lews, it would be cool, if you could share The Kelvin of the 1200d as a Sunlight and the cooler Kelvin of the toplight at the bed. Share it in your future videos also!

[@james_hy_kang]

About the Fresnel, 'Meet the gaffer' did a test on it. 1200D with the most narrow reflector on is brighter than 1200D with the F10 Fresnel on.

[@borisathmer6197]

Lewis we need a new Squarespace ad ;) Great video as always

[@elgopro7429]

this video alone just earned you a subscriber. excited to see the result of the commercial!

[@Theamosfilms]

So good! Always appreciate your work and willingness to teach us. I have a question that I hope you can answer. At the 3:55 mark in your video, you show a wide shot of the room. I'm curious if that's how bright the room actually was when you filmed the scene of her on the bed and on the floor, or if it's closer to the levels we see in the final shots. The BTS levels always seem so much brighter than the final, and I just assume they stop down with NDs in the camera to correct the exposure or are graded later to get the same results. Hope that all makes sense! Thanks again!

[@mubaraksuleiman5227]

Just like Wandering DP, I see Lewis Potts I click

[@gillesvanleeuwen]

I can just watch this stuff for your voice, the music and the overall vibe. haha

[@OfTwoLands]

So much power! Really love their lights. Beautiful work mate!

[@JerzyCarranza]

wild wild wild. thank you so much!

[@samuelguce]

Lew is top notch, this style (which I can’t name or put my finger on) is so right. Perhaps a lot of the style and feel comes down to the grade but overall there’s just something more special about even just Lew’s talking head image. Natural but grand with a half percent of uncanny. Wish I could figure it out.

[@tatehildyard5332]

Chiaroscuro?

[@scottmorgason]

Talented. That’s what you have brother. Beautiful work in just a sample. Thank you!

[@omenka]

This footage looks so great!

[@jamiclayman3089]

Thanks so much for sharing this light. Love the channel. Beautiful work!

[@DanielTuriman]

Love this setting,

[@chris.chiutena]

Bouncing off a parabolic softbox in daylights pretty crazy 🙌🏽🔥

[@flochfitness]

That things insane!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@phokar5255]

Just moved to my new place and I can’t wait to be producing your level of content. You, Brady Bessette and Kevin Reyes are literally building my career!

[@phokar5255]

Can you try using it to create multiple light sources using mirrors and bounces and stuff? Lol I hope this question makes sense😅

[@Visethelegend]

You should follow Rob Ellis, Wandering DP and Epic Light Media as well. Top content

[@phokar5255]

@@Visethelegend already following them. Actually forgot to mention Rob Ellis. There's more honourable mentions but these 4 are genuinely helping me carve my own creative or style of filming.

[@bchi521]

Love your demonstration of 1200d, thank you.

[@desmondmacnamara6068]

Hard and soft light through the window is my new religion.

[@mcgreevs24]

Another low key classic. Thanks Lewis!

[@cinema8films]

Lewis your the man! I always love your video's!!!

Great video ! If I may add a suggestion, I would have loved to see with lights on and off

[@WetheDepressed]

Congratulations, now they're coming to you! Keep it up Lewis, love these BTS setups.

[@impatrickt]

I have that same impact umbrella. its great when it rains.

[@lewispotts]

Lolo yeah its great

[@kozykev]

Well done!

[@slowexit]

Best cinematography channel on youtube. I Appreciate you sharing your knowledge

[@innatemusic]

Really nice grade and great light positioning.

[@joelarvidsson]

Great episode.The first shot could be done with three 600d. But it would been interesting to se the difference with a 600 as the sun in comparison. Or perhaps a 600 with a spotlight mount.

[@david.b.warkentin]

I was just going to say how great it would be to see the 1200 vs the 600!

I agree, for the direct sun and even as the bounce just to see this look can be obtained with smaller lights or then, how would it look.

[@muriloyamanaka]

really like the way you keep things simple and natural without trying to be cool guy on youtube like some people haha. thanks!

[@KonstantinBeck]

What a nice and really inspiring review+showcase of the work you're able to do with this. You're really great at what your're doing.

[@CreateGreg]

Another solid and to the point video! 👏

[@melaninxhalide1165]

The shots and that light looks fvcking amazing! 😩

[@shadaiperez]

That’s awesome I use that same 7 foot umbrella to do the same exact thing!!!!

[@YuiSenpai]

gotta love the thumbnail! nice review sir. you deserve my subs!

[@rocheuro]

yes.. love it in contrast to speedy harsh, and yalling b-rolls of many youtubers these days.. - this is just so calm (also sound background),smooth, stable and so well lit ! amasing you did these scenes in your room and backyard! Lights makes a difference. quite a dramatic difference. also so smooth filming is great.

[@danielgraciano6397]

I'd appreciate to see a video talking about different light modifiers, from the ones that are normally use in the cinema industry and other unconventional ways (like the umbrella, for example). Thanks so much for your high quality content

[@EDHBlvd]

Damn man. Amazing creativity and technique. Thanks for posting this.

[@modinxpression9513]

Thank you 🥂💯

[@GarrettWare]

Lewis... Man... You're a goat and such an inspiration. Your tests are literal big budget film quality. Much love from East Tennessee🙏🏼

[@MisterHenry]

Your cinematography looks amazing! Thanks for showing what this beast of a light is capable of.

[@gerardneedham]

What was you Amateur for the bed sun scene?

[@juliantaveras4992]

Great video once again Lewis, I can always count on you to make my filmmaking better

[@AdliberateVideoProduction]

Thanks Lewis. Man your footage is always top notch.

[@JohnLuna]

I'm glad I found your channel from Epic Light Media back then. I haven't watched this video yet but I'm so excited to jump in. 250k subs is in your future. Guaranteed 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@kaibehrendt879]

Learned quite a lot! Thank you for this video.

[@clarkeemalarkee]

I'd love to see it keying someone who is backlit by the actual sun. Love your content!

[@sparikleonidov4814]

You are the best!)

[@user-vj1rr9hc6b]

Wow its super cool

[@davidbroughton5237]

Lewis, I found your channel because Epic Light Media sent me here. I find your content very calming, informative, and healthy for the soul. I don't know if that's what you're after. Whatever it is, I hope you get it and more. Cheers from VA, USA.

[@AronBagel]

I've got a project coming up where I'm going to have to light a pretty large space, so I'm considering just bouncing as much light as I can into the ceiling and then using neg and bounce to add shape. I bet the 1200D would be pretty good at that!

[@WilliamSheedy]

Great video! Also, please do talk about parabolic reflector umbrellas in a future video! I'm curious to see a cinematographer review them and but them through some practical tests.

[@MCRChic101]

your videos have helped me more than anything, your explanations and break downs are so refreshing, thank you!

[@dna8269]

Best cinematography channel on KZbin..seriously can't get enough. I was actually curious how you setup your talking heads for KZbin, lol. What lights / diffusion?

[@schuey323]

I know it's on purpose, but do you realize how cool you are? Like... you're thinking out of the box and it looks fabulous. Love the shots you got and the thought behind them.

[@PeaLoop]

Beautiful work!

[@neilisalive4892]

That was so funny. At 4:27 I audibly said to myself, "..it's waterproof" and then you immediately responded hahaha

[@cinemabandits]

Really enjoying your lighting videos. Learned so much. Please do keep them up. Love from Los Angeles!

[@StephenLemieux]

Man you're really good at what you do.

[@rageshgovindan]

Could you list the stands used in the video? For both 1200d, 600d and the top light too ?

[@SternApperloo]

Honestly, I love your channel! Your content is so unique and it has so much value, I've learned so much from you, thanks a lot!

[@daleelliott7390]

What size is that parabolic umbrella? I see impact have a range of different sizes but 7' seems too big for a lot of indoor scenarios so might opt for the 165cm but I'd be keen to hear your opinion.

[@SpaceRanger187]

Dont have to worry about vampires with it around at least

[@timaloney]

Do a video on shaping spotlights for bouncing key light sources in a variety of tight spaces.

[@BestMomentsCreativeTeam]

Thank you so much! I can learn cinamatography from your videos!

[@pranavnarayanmanandhar7446]

Thank you for this! I find your videos very inspirational.

great job, Lewis.

[@seeyouinthesky6224]

I would love to see that 1200 underwater

[@nwhashtag6004]

I much enjoyed this video.

[@yetanotherfilmchannel5766]

Aputure really comes out of no where with all these releases lol

[@georg782]

Amazing shots, appreciate these a lot more than "just talking about specs" kinda videos

[@bobh1782]

Would be cool to do a test outside as soft side key with sun in the back of the subject to see if it can actually compensate the exposure

[@lewispotts]

Yeah good idea

[@syekbe]

Hello Mr. Potts, can you please share your thoughts about this light's reliability one year after this video? I'm considering buying one, however, I read on many reviews that the light fails too soon?? Is yours still working good for you? Thanks in advance.

[@flaviopresutti]

I love this quick tests! Look amazing as always!

[@flaviopresutti]

This is more interesting than just numbers! The type of review that I'd Love!

[@Travideus]

Good shit homie! I'm really enjoying your stuff.

[@RyanBCreative]

Damn I was gonna hold off on this one, but you might have just sold me

[@TheOriginalNexo]

My question is: how can you not like a Lewis video...

[@brandhuetv]

you make lighting so easy! :)

[@EdmundElijah]

I took today off from work to watch this.

[@wanderingyoana]

How did you acheive the color grading look of the first shot 00:01? It reminds me of an old film camera. I've been trying to find a tutorial on the internet but without success. Any typs would be very appreciated!

[@lewispotts]

I use dehancer and filmbox plugin in resolve

[@TheJPinder]

which lenses did you use? I couldn't understand what you said.

[@ScottJeschke]

Gorgeous footage. Your film emulation and halation are amazing. I'm curious. Is that a power grade or something like dehancer?

[@itsaaronmiller]

I'd love to know too

[@lewispotts]

Dehancer and filmbox plugin

[@ScottJeschke]

@@lewispotts thanks! Looks great. Perfect amount of halation

[@A1Bokeh]

Dang dude. This is nuts. Great video

[@ardobkin]

So interesting! Even your talking heads looks great. Mind sharing what you shoot with for those and whether you color them in davinci or premiere?

[@johnsilver228]

briliant

[@edwardcrockett]

freakin great video bro! keep it up! you're always providing so much value with these!

[@kaseygay6265]

I love the way all of these videos just kinda thow up their hands and say "Yeah, it's a giant f*ck-off light and it's bright as hell. What do you want from me?"

[@parkercreative_au]

What’s the mega light cloth you are using?

[@sonofthesea]

Another great little demonstration. I'm curious, how long did you have the spotlight attachment on the 600D pro and at what %brightness was the 600D pro?

[@NIKONGUY1960]

Cove lighting maybe? Channel your inner Sir Roger Deakins! 😎

[@jaredfilms]

2:39 what do you have below the camera? is it a steadycam or just some extra weight?

[@lewispotts]

I had the komodo on the ronin rs2

[@kmshairstay]

Would you say that the Vespid primes compare to the zeiss ultras?

[@michaellanger2910]

If APUTURE or KUPO is reading this, I bought a 300x and a Junior Boom Stand from watching this guy's work. Also, in the show "Inventing Ana" on Netflix, multiple times they would have the subjects in front of an overpowering, bright white source. They used it in shots of past memory or romantic moments, but I would be curious to hear your take on how to create glowy romantic dreamy lighting while still retaining detail in the subject. As always Great video man.

[@itscinemasam]

Great Video! I think you used it perfectly!

[@imDonDiestro]

I love your videos man lol. I don’t even own alot of lights. But I always find a way of apply what I learn from you on a smaller scale

[@JurWiersema]

Love the videos!!

[@NineStudioProduction]

Great content as always bro, really appreciate you taking time to make these videos, learned so much from you in past year. It would be nice if you can do some episodes about the equipment, like what softboxes do you use, where to find those diffusion materials (clothes), floppies etc. Greetings from Bosnia and one love man