4 Simple Cinematic Lighting Setups for Filmmakers

[@TheVeganButcher]

Where is the simple part?

[@angusvisionsaudiovisual6848]

I love the way you guys were able to get so many sources of light by maximizing the bounces. Really smart.

[@TheOther9519]

"simple"? you guys just redefined that word.

[@PERRYDAEZIOUH]

Although this set up works well, the typical amateur filmmaker won't be able to duplicate such a process without breaking their budget. A simpler setup would be more informative and applicable.

[@TheAtomicSynth]

If an amateur film maker CAN'T figure out how to simplify this then maybe they shouldnt be in film. Too many people want the answers straight away instead of learning how, why and what works.

[@mothereric8774]

There are many good diy light tutorials. The filters you might want to buy straight up. The techniques are the same nevertheless.

[@gabehobbs]

Man. These would be great if I had a million dollars

[@moltenpictures6585]

You actually only need a couple hundred--lighting rentals aren't really that expensive especially for a one-day shoot.

[@robertman369]

People complaining about this not being simple enough, almost ALL of this is doable with some cheap LED panels and a few tweaks to positioning. Once you know the core concept, execution is all up to you

[@josephjwoods66]

That was my take away, not to duplicate what they did with cheap lights , but take those techniques and apply them when needed with the gear I have. People want to be spoon feed XD

[@stealthstar4]

They also have filters on the camera to make it look like a dreamy shot. It's not only lighting, they aren't telling you everything. Black Pro Mist, Black Satin, etc. These are the names of the filters they might have on the camera's.

[@jagadeeshbabubanka]

the best lighting tutorial what I have seen.

[@yanniesky8238]

I don't really think that this is simple, but it is beautiful indeed! love your lightwork

[@bruta1ny]

Romance-guy is best!

[@algi1]

Human Worf wasn't bad, either. :D

[@blancanbx8106]

Yes! when he turned around I bust out laughing! lmfao

[@andreasscharein6894]

Chase from Zacuto is the best...

[@carrottop3855]

In the noir set up u put a cto on the light and yet graded for B&W, why did u bother with the cto then, or was it just to cut down the light a bit.

[@silvijosabajo7579]

That Noir :D Nice !!

[@saifalnaqbi2819]

What camera was used in this video to shoot the lighting scenes

[@sandipsolleti4264]

Hello,as am beginning my cinematography seriously,i would like to buy proper lighting equipment right now...could you please help me out,what lights to buy?and i really like your rim light on lady... it was great.

[@yixue123]

Simple ! ? Show me how to get these looks with one or two Tota lights.

[@GiffIndia]

Hi, Great tutorial sir. When i use blue or orange Gel on light. Its problem in color grading. Can you Guide me regarding this solustion?

[@BandH]

+GIFF India Please send us an e-mail with your camera make and model number and the software you are using: [e-mail]. >Mark

[@dennisclark8766]

great video, thanks

[@BeingWolfy]

Nice job guys!

[@j.oakley9588]

“Simple” set up. Got it.

[@syekbe]

02:44 how do you achieve that glowing effect on the rim highlight? It looks dope! Does any body know? Is that some kind of filter? Thanks fellow filmmakers!

[@CajunDave79]

Sy Eckbe They added a "Pro-Mist" filter to the lens of the camera.

[@BandH]

A Pro-Mist filter was used to add the glowing effect on the rim light. Here are some options we carry: bhpho.to/2EO83cB

[@Cobra_Khan]

Beginner question: When chase describes the camera setup, he says something along the lines of "35mm, T2.8" or "35mm, T4". Could someone please explain what the "T__" means?

[@BandH]

+Omer Khan It refers to the aperture setting, like f-stop for still photography. They do differ however, F-Stop is the measurement of the physical opening of the lens; T stop is the measurement of how much light passes through the lens aperture. *Andrea

[@akshay777able]

need more like these

[@algi1]

Everytime I learned filming in a school, they said the key light is the strongest light. I guess, I should learn at better places.

[@AllThingsKen]

the basics... you still have to learn to be creative

[@iawfilmworksburbank]

With 40+ years in film and teaching film production I can dispell that myth. The key light only refers to the fact that it is a forward facing light to center attention. The kicker can be the brightest if you are going for a dramatic look like a soon to be victim walking down a dark alley in a day for night scene. It just all depends on the look you are trying to achive. As far as film schools...there not well thought of by seasoned pro's.

[@guillermocastellanos1967]

Super useful

[@patrixiomadrid]

Very cool

[@flyguy8787]

How far away was the light and bounce to the subject in the noir scene?

[@ryanmarshall489]

The light was roughly 25' behind the subject but the bounce was very close...probably about 3'.

[@mark_elwin]

Where can i get/purchase a flicker box? Thank you.

[@moltenpictures6585]

Most rental houses have them. When in doubt, Google it.

[@Andrelas11]

The title is "Simple" not "Cheap". B&H is a retailer. Of course they are going to show you a video that pushes the sale of their equipment over one that shows you how to do this with items hobbled together from Home Depot. Its a very generalized video showing the simple lighting structure of a couple different genres. Its all very simple, or at least should be for any filmmaker who cares about making quality content. Lighting is a HUGE part of making your shot look good. If you cannot understand the basic setups in this video, diffusing large keys, bouncing fill, accents in the background, etc then you need to dive into studying lighting. It will skyrocket you into a whole new level of filmmaking. You don't have to use the exact equipment they use (proper gear designed for this purpose) but you can use things that are close enough.

[@ToastedSynapseGaming]

Why use the CTO in the Noir example if it's going to be B&W?

[@BandH]

You might use the CTO if you had yet to decide whether or not you want to go B&W, leaving you the choice to leave it in color. According to Chase from Zacuto, that was essentially the case here. CTO was used on the 2K to create color contrast in the background (the gel positioned in such a way that it was only hitting the background and not the actress). After filming the segment, having received some feedback, it was decided to convert the shot to B&W. Originally, though, the shot was going to be in color. This is why the CTO isn’t talked about in the lighting set-up, but only shows up on the lighting diagram. *Christina* [e-mail]

[@ToastedSynapseGaming]

+B and H ok. Thank you for the response

[@TwoVera]

WE GET IT YOU VAPE

[@mrnobody5794]

thanks u very much for the information

[@taylorgoodin3513]

Could I imitate sunlight with the source four ?

[@MrChrisHonoway]

Oh yeah let me just pick up a few kinos at the home depot. They should change this to 4 expensive​ Cinematic Lighting Setups for Filmmakers

[@alteregochannel3005]

nice..awesome

[@SullyCortez]

chase is still the man!

[@Themanintheredcoat]

That kicker on the noir shot seems way too hot.

[@jackcame2]

To all the people shouting that this is not simple or can only be done with expensive lighting equipment please remember that equipment doesn't make you a lighting cameraman, experience, knowledge and patience do. Lesson one.. think in terms of soft light (large even area source) and hard light (small area single point source) and then look at the tools you have and what you can achieve with them. Lesson two... watch other cameramen light and learn from them and apply lesson one... is that mega expensive HMI being deployed as a hard light source or a soft one? Ditto that (cheap) domestic light fitting hanging from the ceiling? Hard or soft? Forget the price of the equipment, you're not understanding light if that's what you're "focussing" on (cameraman joke there).

[@OmkarCreations]

Superb ....

[@nikitakornevs685]

What Promist ? Black or normal Promist ? 1/4? 1/8? Thanks!!!

[@BandH]

Black, 1/2" >Mark

[@BillWhite]

Can you list all the lights you used in this video...I see you listed the Pro Mist Filter. You're missing a marketing opportunity here. I watched this video 3 times, then went to BHPhoto and had a hard time finding what you're talking about. If you just listed them with links, I'd probably buy everything in all 4 setups.

[@BandH]

Here is a selection of the Pro-Mist filters used in this video and others we have available: bit.ly/Tiffen1_2ProMistFilter >Mark

[@BillWhite]

I was talking more about the 750 Source 4 with the built in flags...650 Frenel etc.

[@SnakesAndFunerals]

Damn, that's service, B and H!

[@patrick4912]

Hahahaha

[@acoustic404]

Interesting but toooooo damn technical. I’m new to this and I swear this video is for seasoned veterans not noobies like myself. Even the drawings were to technical!

[@CyberMagnetic]

what is a "solid" ?

[@Taramtatam]

It's a black flag. Used to block the diffusion of the light.

[@anupamjadhav2887]

how to choose a place for photography? (beginners)

[@MeisterYodarkus]

+Anupam Jadhav Just choose whatever place you find interesting and that fits your subject.

[@anupamjadhav2887]

thnxs

[@TheGuym619]

good basic lighting techniques, but they are all slightly over exaggerated. I'm looking for proven lighting techniques i.e. The Social Network, Almost famous, It Follows....etc. All of the techniques in this video are a bit over the top and unconvincing

[@lisazoria2709]

I was looking for this comment. xD Totally agree, I was thinking unless it's for comedy (exaggerated lighting for comedic effect), or maybe some kind of dream sequence, these are a bit much.

[@moltenpictures6585]

While the set design is very simple and bland, these are cinematic lighting techniques, the movies you mentioned are very subtle and based off of natural light and not going for a cinematic tone. Watch something like Blade Runner then come back and tell me these are too dramatic.

[@artofsirmanu9748]

Color Grading Tutorial!? Please!

[@BandH]

+Emanual Williams Here is our latest video on the topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmpp6KloNOXlZI

[@artofsirmanu9748]

Thanks!

[@IzzyMakesMusic]

The woman in the Noir shot is beautiful. Does she have an instagram?

[@JohnPallottaStudio]

Although great, think its more geared towards the big guys.

[@georges8408]

nice tutorial. thank you. But this is not so simple.

[@akaseven112]

thanks alot this is not simple at all however /// thank you

[@orishaphotos481]

Banding is horrible. but may be low resolution upload issue or whatever

[@lighting7187]

suspense and a sense of danger

[@dustinhoudyshell9147]

ENDLESS DOE!

[@iawfilmworksburbank]

Please stop calling the light by it's brand name. The source four you were using is a ellipsoidal stage light. Many companies make them including Altman, leiko and others. It's important to know the proper terms. If you asked for a SourceFour on a film set you would be asked what kind...par, opti-par, ellipsoidal, fresnel and many others...and most likely you wouldn't be asked back. Know your gear.

[@RobCartwright]

It's sort of a non-issue in their case though. Those are the lights they have on set, so it's not a big deal that they call them by brand names. If someone in your house owns a Mazda and they can't find their keys, they don't say "Where's the sedan keys?," they say "Where's the Mazda keys?" Sure, it's important to know correct terminology, but every crew I've ever worked with has called their lights by the brand names while on set.

[@stealthstar4]

Good thing I have all of this in my kitchen....

[@someblokecalleddave1]

Yeah this is fine for millionaire kids, or students on a half decent film and TV course. Like with so many of these videos it doesn't actually give the film maker any real knowledge to apply to all scenarios, in essence there's nothing about 'Light' e.g. what makes light work in different scenarios - light qualities and properties. If you're really interested in this and this is your future career path get yourself on a 'Proper' photography course with lecturer that knows about light.

[@EricNorberg]

"Simple"

[@nicholasfarrington1898]

I got 3 lights and no bouncy shit.

[@franciscorodriguez275]

Can´t even afford the bounce...

[@TheGG794]

Vaping commercial ? Very poor idea !

[@kurtlindner]

only 4/8 m8.

[@a476685964]

its nice to be rich

[@tommiegreen]

The NERVE of this video to use the word 'Simple'. Maybe if you're on a hollywood set. I'm an independent filmmaker but this was way out of my zone, guess you gotta be a professional gaffer or lighting guy to take interest in this. WAY too many expensive lights and shit.

[@Ocasek77]

She can't vape lol