If I Had To Use ONE Light Forever..

With so many lights available for filmmaking, it would be so hard to pick just one. In this video I talk about what you should look for if you had to pick just one light as a cinematographer.
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[@BradyBessette]

Hey friends 🫶🏼 it looks like there is a glitch about half way through, It must’ve happened on the KZbin upload , I’m sorry!!!! What I was saying, is it puts it in a white container and softens it. And Bowens mounts give you a variety of modifiers to help shape

[@TylerEdwards]

legit thought my internet went out lol

[@TeamOise]

Same... ​@@TylerEdwards

[@ZeZeroo]

I thought it was bc I’m in my warehouse job right now 😂

[@deezbeatzdoe]

for second i thought these weed stops time

[@dani_da_vision]

lol I though my computer gone mad hahahaha almost dropped shit when it happend haha

[@austinbrady]

I love this new style!! Pacing, storytelling, music, sound design, and of course the lighting was on point. It was fun hanging out "on set" with you for part of this video.

[@BradyBessette]

Hey dude!!! Thank you sir it was so fun, I def gotta come back and just hang out, maybe play some cod 😤

[@austinbrady]

@@BradyBessette Would love to play some with you and the boys

[@smartideas-pedro1690]

Great job. You've found your style! F22C + 300C + Spotlight = Perfect Minimal Kit.

[@samirawalehfilms2880]

Which spot light ?

[@marklholloway]

@@samirawalehfilms2880He means the spotlight accessory for the 300C

[@SimplestUsername]

I agree with your light choice. though I'd probably rank the spot attachment below a 3rd light, like a 200d.

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,721 subs and > 1k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@philpritchard8772]

comparison is the thief of joy

[@mradriiiian]

There's a render problem at around 3:07 :) might wanna reupload but this video is such a banger!

[@SEEKNRECORD]

I agree

[@BradyBessette]

Yeah I’m sad about it, I’m just gonna leave it up, I pinned a comment with what I said

[@mradriiiian]

@@BradyBessette I think that's fine, I hope the video will perform well anyway!

[@Danieljoforiatta]

This is literally the video I’ve been looking for for months!👌🏾 God bless you

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you Daniel!!!

[@BlaineWestropp1]

love that scooter cutaway

[@BradyBessette]

Gonna be my new thing 🥺

[@sebinlazar9060]

As usual bro, u nailed it again. Huge fan of your work always. Keep rocking !

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so much!!!

[@moremaaz]

lol this is so ironic because i had just bought this light earlier TODAY and saw your video and was about to cancel my order and look into the one you recommended. looks like i made the right choice! great video, cheers :)

[@drew.schettler]

Loved that you took the time with intro! The whole video is captivating and engaging. Thanks for going the extra mile on this video! I know it takes a lot of work.

[@NaorFilms]

The flow of the video is awesome! Good Job Brady! 🙌

[@Kaotix_music]

Just got myself a 300c. Legit my favorite light in my kit. Used it along side my 60x and it’s a perfect match

[@Humcrush]

I'd have to say stretch your budget and get the 600C. Unless you only shoot one person in a small-ish studio, there are too many situations when the 300 doesn't have enough power to punch through big diffusion or compete with sunlght.

[@iljabuinitski9745]

Thanks for the video! It really helps to understand that sometimes one light can be enough for many different scenarios! I also got to see that you can make this light as a spot light and helps in other different situations.

[@chrisgoldenproductions]

This video came out at the perfect time, as I want to focus more on video work and start building an interview kit. I appreciate all the info you shared; it has helped a lot as I try to find my way into the video realm.

[@calebhawkins4030]

This is so creative and such great work. Thanks for this Brady!

[@dettrax]

Hopefully, Zhiyun comes out with something like this but smaller and maybe even more affordable.

[@umbramann1139]

Great video, if I had to have only one, then I'd go Aputure 600c outdoor use with better weather resistance and extra brightness, plus massively modifiable

[@geoffwebb1]

2600b or I’m not coming to set

[@DeepStateofMe]

Super fun video! ✨I just bought this light and I am LOVING it!

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

Professor Brady! It's your biggest fan! I hope you still remember. Thank you for the epic content as always.

[@phild5322]

I get they need to save money through the plastic body etc, but not including any form of DMX communication was a silly decision. It would’ve of cost them an extra few bucks, and then it really would be a no-brainer purchase for those of us who use other brands too. Trying to lock everyone into a Sidus only ecosystem isn’t a wise decision, as that has some major shortcomings when trying to precisely sync lights with music or action

[@BradyBessette]

Yeah I think it comes from being amaran, so directed more toward content creator rather than industry pros, even myself I don’t use DMx all too often

[@samohyesss]

Surprised it wasnt the Aputure 600 but this choice absolutely makes sense!

[@Ranger7Studios]

I recently purchased one myself and I agree. It's better to buy once, cry once, that it is to buy something that you are going to have to replace in a few months. Surprisingly, this light ticks a lot of my professional use case boxes, even as a "content creator" branded light.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Very cool video. I loved the shot where we see the street lights sweep over the light carrying case while its in your backseat. Sweet. Of course, the rest of the video is epic. Amaran 300c for the win.

[@pakozdiattila]

I also have a Amaran 300C lamp... and love it... :) This video is awesome.... the light, the scenes... the storytelling. .. everything... is cool.

[@saracenrush2010]

Thanks for the video! Would love to hear more about the different modifiers you're running. Thanks 🙏

[@EverWhereFilms]

Yeah, I've been wanting the 300c since its release... you confirmed it for me.

[@john-wiggains]

that is such a banger of an intro!

[@dawsonboyle99]

Ive had this Light for a few months have the fresnel and a softbox and its honestly a dream to work with

[@leedonohue]

brady. wow. just wow. i LOVE this!!!

[@JoATTech]

Got this light - one of the best buys this year. But I'm going to get second unit :D.

[@BradyBessette]

It’s so great!!! Have fun w it !

[@TyroneLT]

Well then.....I just bought this light a few weeks ago and was thinking about getting that spotlight mount showed near the beginning. Looks like I know what I'll be getting next!

[@BradyBessette]

Seriously love mine, they come in handy a lot

[@TeeVeoo]

lol, all your light set up bro! insane

[@DaveEdwardDiaz]

I really thought I was gonna watch how you lit a Hozier music video.

[@DanielKhuu]

Brady my friend. Remember to reflect, because from my outside point of view, you and your skills have greatly improved 10 fold.

[@DanielKhuu]

No pun intended!

[@BradyBessette]

Daniel this is so nice!! I hope you are doing great thank you so much

[@joeypvisuals]

Can confirm these amaran lights are amazing. Great review of it

[@MichaelWBryant]

LOVE this. Informative and entertaining. THANK YOU! 🎥

[@cammackey]

Or jail 😂😂😂 dude this was insanely dope. Great work. Excited to see more videos like this from ya in 2024?!

[@cammackey]

Also, I’m digging the look of this video. It has a more contrasty look. Looks quality

[@BradyBessette]

Yeeeees you will kind sir. And those videos better have you in them too

[@BradyBessette]

Just always trying to impress you 🥺

[@TylerEdwards]

Such an awesome light!

[@jonasdelacruz7600]

how about about a youtube shorts tutorial on that POV Drinking shots? those looked good!!!

[@baker2880]

Glad you made this vid. I have been looking at this light the past month. not sure weather to buy it or not.

[@vznrylv]

It’s perfect aside from the fact that you have to spend additional to have a way to power the lights outside of a studio. No creator mentions this.

[@rajfl90]

Damn man, that intro was shoot very nicely!

[@brian.durkee]

Killer intro king! Great information here. :)

[@raghuvanshluthra317]

Loving this style!

[@Ineffablefilmmaking]

Your video's have a Bo Burnham style to them, love it, keep it up!

[@ethanlouislew]

Great video, love this light too!

[@jordanxavr]

This video sold me on the 300c after debating. Aputure should sponsor you if they don't already. If you started with this light and built a small kit around it, which lights would you add?

[@the_musing_kravist]

Great video Brady. Can you say anything about why 300 is the ideal, do-it-all level of power? It's something I've picked up from just watching you and a load of others, but I've never read/heard anyone articulate this. It seems 300 is just the ideal combination of size, price and power.

[@BradyBessette]

I just feel that it is bright enough for most, and gives all the variety I need for a great price!

[@fofopho]

300C is my go to as well

[@visualcube8365]

great tutorial brother, you have a small glitch @timeline 2:56, maybe import/upload issues. continue inspiring

[@theo_michel]

Love your video style!

[@YoungBlaze]

at 2:55 i thought comcast shut my internet off! i was panicked

[@VideoSamuraii]

Killer light for its price. The only con for me is its built quality, avoid dropping it. The plastic is easy to break, especially the handles part. just want to remind everyone to be careful on set 😝

[@gen0987]

render problem @ 2:54!

[@zw_cine5973]

I am curious because I saw in a lot of your videos you been using F22X a lot and I really love the effect from both, but it seems F22X comes in a little bit easier to set up. Can you breakdown a little bit more between these two options and gives out some tips on which one to get?

[@eike.zender]

Awesome! I also have this light, but it's cool to see, what the master himself can do with it :) I recently bought a 600 Watt powerstation, cause I wanted to use the 300c as an outdoor keylight. The gig was canceld due to weather conditions, so I had no opportunity to test the 300c in an outdoor scenario. Maybe something you want to try out :P Cheers man!

[@akzholassylbek4010]

Hi Brady, Thanks for the video! I can’t really afford the 300c, but I have on my wishlist 100x Bi-Color. Is this model would for a beginner?

[@chinitopinoy1726]

When you going to test out the Nanlite 2400B?

[@BradyBessette]

Not sure , no plans to yet!

[@MariusGerome]

I clicked on this video at 5pm. - I went on bh and compared a bunch of aputure options (saved the 200x for later, bc this is sufficient enough for me and i dont need or want rgb, since it also reduces total output drastically) - I bought the aputure t4c - and planning to buy a ~60cm lantern modifier Now its 8pm. You basically did something in me and went all crazy on lights. Anyway. What about modifiers and attachments (I dont know much of them) but I've seen things like "fresnels" and spotlights, and barn doors and such things - if you only had one light, you'd still put some nice things on, huh? Which things. And what exactly does a fresnel do? Great video Brady, - M

[@shihtzu619]

Love you Brady

[@iamnotapoet]

Thanks for the great video and the reassurance on this light. I have a sneaking suspicion that this is something I will be getting for Xmas. It won’t help us in our outdoor Beer 🍺 Vlogs. But it does seem to be a perfect light for home studio, and Interior interview shoots. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ Professional Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

[@chunmanf]

This was super helpful Brady! Thanks! Along that same mindset if you had to use one stand to support this Amaran 300C forever, what would that be?

[@t0mwhazzup]

The intro was amazing! May I ask how you made the shot where the camera is fixed to the can?

[@WilfredFumbly]

Would the 300C be strong enough to light an interview subject seated in their living room with daylight coming through a window somewhere (either from the side or worse yet from somewhere behind them)?

[@tungdd2710]

The 300C is probably the best first light that is a do-it-all style. I have the 150C (mainly because of budget constraint) and while it is good in almost all circumstances, it does feel limited when using with a very large softbox (120cm). The 300C would be better in this case and I highly recommend it, given how good the 150C is.

[@AdamInside]

Hey man ! i also was planning on buying the 150C for the same reason, do you shoot in slow motion or the 150C is not even enough at regular 24fps ?

[@seanchen4439]

Hi guys, I’m at the junction of picking up the Amaran 150c or 200xs for my first KZbin talking head video key light. Any advice on which one I should choose would be very much appreciated!

[@PatrickBlack173]

Good review definitely earned a sub

[@monztermovies]

Great vid! 😎

[@WhySteve]

Universitle light. So good, it breaks the video. Haha anyways, I love my Godox SL100Bi light. So far the most effective budget friendly light I've owned.

[@AlexOnTheInternet9]

Maybe this question belongs elsewhere. But I’m looking into spotlights and I’m worried about spill. I see some in the wider shots. Clearly not visible when you are doing a medium or close. Has it ever felt problematic to you before? Many thanks!

[@MarcoBattocchia]

Great montage!

[@seroTech]

nice video! very helpful

[@johnsospencer]

Wait, how did you not do an RGB scene? It's pretty awesome how this light can do that.

[@BradyBessette]

I could only do so many scenes with my time there! But I use rgb a lot

[@johnsospencer]

@@BradyBessette You did a great job, love the effort! I agree, easily best light of the year. I used it today with the spotlight.

[@tomkoslo4662]

It’s the Amaran 300C

[@ahmeds.elgendy2691]

you have render problem in 2:57 ?

[@jettreels]

Love you Brady 🫶

[@BusStopBourbon]

2:37 can anyone else hear this Bowen’s mount screaming help me!!!! 🤓

[@HeyQuinton]

Protip on how you did the pop shot? I’m assuming magic arm attached?

[@ericahinck]

right on the front page

[@BradyBessette]

Get out of town

[@LivForEarth]

This video fire asf

[@LeoArmenta]

Just got it...

[@nordfilmcompany]

Great video Brady. Is this compatible with the original aputure spotlight or would you need the amaran one?

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you! I actually don’t even have the amaran, this is the original one

[@nordfilmcompany]

@@BradyBessette Thank you, very much appreciated! Had to ask since the x100 doesn’t work unless it’s on 2700k.

[@motionbymike]

Unreal video

[@TheRealKahlel]

“Nobody’s here!” Looks over at Vlog AC

[@TechNicklyChristmas]

Amazing Insightful and well done. Sub'd new follower.

[@jasonmauricegray3816]

Love your videos!!! Question could you recommend a lighting package that I could get for $1000 or less to get started? I’d gladly appreciate it!

[@mrhazlehoff9184]

this was my first video, and I'll be back for more; nice to meet you

[@mandopacheco7097]

A text from the IRS is a thing of nightmares.

[@MojoPapiFPV]

The light leaks on that spot. Yikes! Better not shoot that on a wide.

[@FolkeFox]

Just bought one and the internal fan came broken, it makes a loud rattling sound that's an audio killer. Kinda disappointing and I'm not sure I want to take it apart to fix it myself due to warranty. But then again I have not heard great stuff about Aputure's customer service.

[@Fnicallo]

What about noise? I have heard that the amaran lights (since lower budget) are a bit noisy.

[@humaidbeeharry3795]

what about shooting outdoor without Ac supply. can you use v mount batteries?

[@MariusGerome]

Question; single source leds (like the mentioned aputure 300c) are maxing out at ~7000-10.000K … can I still gel those max numbers, and get even yellower / warmer light that way?

[@speliotis]

good ONE

[@BradyBessette]

Thanks!!!!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

What's going on at 2:54???

[@zanderwilll]

750W Source Four

[@synesthesiafilms]

why not the 150c?

[@Skedooosh]

Which Nanlite competes with this?

[@BradyBessette]

I don’t know exactly if there is a direct comparison, I think Nanlite has a 60 color and 900 color if I remember right

[@AndresArosemena]

Great video. What about brightness? Do you think this one can be used on outside shoots (or interiors with windows behind the subject) to combat the sun? Or for that I would need something a lot more powerful than 300W?

[@NoLimitsLi]

traditionally 1200 is used for this, but depending on how strong the sun is maybe you could project the 300W to maximize the intensity

[@AndresArosemena]

@@NoLimitsLi thanks for the reply!

[@NoahBuehler]

Can it be powered with batteries? I'm really waiting for a Nanlite forza 300b style light with full color ability...