How to Light Outdoor Daylight (With No Lights) | Cinematic Lighting

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[@Jb11rabbit]

KZbin recommended this to me and i thought why not leave a comment from my view as a Film Student. I like this kinda light setup because it is light and easy but i prefer to have more contrast in the face. Take the Bounce a few steps back and maybe a litte bit more from the side. Or try the opposite and take light away with the dark side of the bounce. A lot of this stuff isn't an exact science, do what looks good. I love the one Bounce setup for moving shots because you only need one person to hold this thing and run besides you. I think this kind of very flat and balanced light on the face would be great for talking head interviews or a very happy and positive movie. More contrast more drama. Lastly my thought on the harsh vs soft light on the face. Men tend to look better in harsher light and woman look better in softer light. This is what i was taught and what I also would agree with. If you really try to look for it most Movies and TV shows do exactly that. Men have harsher more defining light while women have a softer more flattering light even if they are standing in the exact same spot. Not always the case but I notice it sometimes.

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I would love to learn how to make that DIY Diffusion.

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He showed how

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very good demonstration with similar takes on the bounce light and the diffusion scrim panel.

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Thank you so much! Sounds like a hot video to do! I’ve got one coming out Monday stay tuned!

[@Phonothek]

looks nice! but depending on the projects, may I add to say that a negative fill would have helped out a little to get a less flat subject! but still nice tips! thank you!

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[@teachercalebbatista]

Man, that was amazing. Thank you so much. I've just started filming myself for instagram reels, and I'm in Brazil, where things are really expensive... I like to film outdoors, in parks or close to forests, during the day, of course, I wanted to increase the lighting aspect of the video, but what light is cheap and can do the job? Against the sun? None. Your idea is way better than any light I could think of buying. I can't begin to tell you how much you've helped a brother out. I'm really grateful. Peace

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Thank you brady for this tips, i learn how to use reflector to daylight

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Thank you Daniel!

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In the fashion world, the 'before' (perhaps with a pro mist added and exposed lower for the skin) is preferred. Backlight is the enemy of high fashion :) This is to say that each style and approach has its place.

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In the thumbnail I like the before more than after

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you are amazing! I liked the second option, looks more natural

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Definitely want to see the video on the DIY scrim.

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Work in progress!!

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Thank you for the tips! Loved how you lit the outside and your inside pieces!

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this was an extremely helpful intro to a subject that's flummoxed me for Years!!! thank you, brady

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Awesome info! I’d love to see the scrim build as well.

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That is sooo easy to follow and well-structured! Thanks!

[@tommynobaka]

If you have a car dashboard UV reflector, you can use it to reflect light. I've done it with some buildable rack poles I had lying around at home 😂

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DIY scrim video would be great, but holy cow! I want a BTS on your light set up for this dialogue section. Gray curtains and ND film to cut the window light I assume? What did you use for the soft lighting across your face.

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Really??? That’s awesome

[@AaronMello]

LOL @ 0:59 - Great video! I think people get too caught up in thinking they NEED lighting in a situation like this to overpower the sun. While it may be easier in a sense, it's not on the wallet! The frames where you're simply bouncing light on the white side toward her looks so clean!

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you for this!! But yes so accurate. That’s what I was trying to push for this, that you don’t NEED expensive gear

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Thanks for this video! I'd love to learn how to make my own scrim.

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Any time! Video is out!

[@tallguytrav]

Love your channel. The way you bounced the light when the sun was behind the subject in lovingly referred to by some as the "sun sandwich". I personally like the look of it but some argue because the sun is coming from the opposite direction of the key light source, it can look unnatural. While it's more difficult to get right sometimes, if you try bouncing from the same direction of the sun you can make the sun look like it wrapping around the subject more (so if the sun is backlighting the subject on the right, you would bounce from the right as well instead of the left). That being said I still love your work and you inspire me to do better, just something to try. Keep it up!

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Wow thank you so much for the kind words and insight!!

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@@BradyBessette I wish I could claim the info as my own lol. If you haven't found the wandering DP podcast already you might enjoy the breakdown episodes. He goes in-depth on big-budget lighting. But you can take the advice with a grain of salt because you do better work than I do! lol

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[@nunofarizo]

These 5 in 1 reflectors tend to cut to much light, you should try something I've been using for some years now. I created a scrim with a fabric that has some translucency and the result is much more natural, it retains the hard lined shadows and at the same time cuts some of the intensity of the light. Works best for men but can be used as a reflector as well.

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Thank you!!

[@GeoElmoGeocaching]

Thanks for making this video. As someone just starting I don't have stands or scrims, I just have one of those 5 in 1 reflector/diffusor items. One of my biggest questions is how to film someone outdoors using shade to keep direct sun off without making the background look very bright and washed out. I've been waiting for cloudy days to do my outdoor filming to avoid this.

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02:50 "You can either, 1, Dim the Sun" Me: *Spills Coffee*

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Going to try it tomorrow!

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who’s the hater that owns every light out there that disliked this video smh. great video brother, keep up the good work ,its incredible how good this looks with all natural lighting !

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Hahaha no worries about it, thank you!

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I have always struggled with hard shadows in the sun!! Hahaaaa!! I guess now I definitely have to hit the DIY store soon!! Not even a week watching your videos and I have learnt a tonne!! Thanks a lot for the work you're doing man!! It is much appreciated!!!!

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Scrim

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i like when she is facing the sun better and of course when you use diffusion. Don't you think?

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I do believe that both look nice for their own ways

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This video is filled with so much information that i can't even express my gratitude. I would love a video on a diy scrim and also would you recommend buying a small 5 in one reflector like 24in or should i buy the tradiotional 43 inches.

[@BradyBessette]

That means so much! Thank you so so much! I will definitely work on that video and I would recommend no SMALLER than 43 inches. Often times I feel like that just barely gets by when lighting models and actors. Unless you’re doing small product stuff don’t get 24. It’s important to keep in mind that it not only needs to cover the subject you’re shooting but the area in frame around it to make it look unnoticeable

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Hope this helps!

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@@BradyBessette hhmm okk 43 it is. I am looking to step my lightning game up a little, i use a led light with a 45in umbrella and it workes beautiful but don't have a rim light or fill light. The 5 in one reflector would be a good thing to put in my kit right.

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DIY Skrim for under $20!? Yes Please!!!!

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I ended up buying a 4'x6' scrim and frame so I can always have something for outdoor shooting. DIY was my first approach but need something more reliable.

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I’m gonna try to make a video from that! Thank you!

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Your content is worth paying for Brady by the way. My question is if I wanted to soften the bounce light from the the sun even more in the second setup. How would you I attack that?

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you could get a wider source and/or pull it away from your subject if it's too harsh. thank you so much!

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