Cinematic Lighting Vs Natural Lighting

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In this video I’ll show you two different lighting setups for two different looks and compare how you can get away with using only natural light, or how you can elevate that look a bit more by supplementing natural light in a motivated way.
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0:00 Introduction
0:53 Motivated Lighting
2:12 High Key - Natural Light
4:53 High Key - Cinematic Light
6:11 Nanlite
7:23 High Key - Cinematic Light
9:20 Low Key - Natural Light
10:27 Low Key - Cinematic Light
11:56 Advantages Of Using Lights
13:26 Conclusion
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[@shaunla.1098]

All forms of cinematographic & photographic light are based on the measurements of natural light. Even though I am not one who says that everything should be covered with natural light, I do agree with the educational suggestion that natural light should be studied & learned because it opens up the mindset to seeing all of the other forms of light originating from natural light.

[@zaymax_7]

This is an amazing video and would be the perfect crash course to anyone wanting to learn proper lighting for video. I do have to say though at 8:51 that the egg crates won't serve its purpose of reducing spill when it's behind the diffusion fabric. It's meant to focus diffused light, but the configuration in the video instead diffuses focused light, so the spill in the end is pretty similar except the brightness will be slightly reduced. The product photo you used at 8:32 shows the correct way to use it!

[@waveoflight]

I concur.

[@topherhammond]

Always learn something new watching your videos man! Nice to see the location and lighting angle made it easier to not have to implement any blacks on your low key look.

[@qfoil]

This is a great turn of your channel to more practical stuff based on everything you told us earlier! It's really useful. Can't wait to see more of this kind of content mixed in with your regular theory videos. Thank you!

[@NemmieMK]

Wow, thank you! Great beginner’s tutorial.

[@b991228]

What about using flags, diffusers and reflectors along with your lighting? Let’s say you want to create a harsh tiny beam of light across a subject that simulates a small opening through a door from a bright room out of frame. How do you mold the light?

[@emilthilsing]

barndoors and or spotlight mount

[@waveoflight]

The spotlight mount or known as a Projection attachment with a bowens mount will do that. You will want the Nanlite 720 for the source with the Projection attachment 19° or 36° depending on how wide you need the beam.

[@bennisa8102]

Cant you just diy it with some cardboard in front of the light and make a slit?

[@crazykidt876]

@@bennisa8102 If you’re working with LED’s there’s nothing to worry about but be carefull doing it with tungsten or HMI’s

[@PipCritten]

Another great tutorial that is informative and easy to follow.

[@mpell66]

I found this a very helpful video clearly explained and demonstrated. I often film in natural light, often doing interviews. As pointed out, this can be hit and miss with all kinds of variables potentially affecting the image. I have noticed that relatively powerful lights are - or at least one relatively powerful light is - needed for these situations when the sun is strong, which is something it looks like I could do with getting.

[@sk8luv33films]

I love this channels breakdowns. 🔥🔥🔥

[@227rootbeer]

I always look forward to these videos. Even if I'm familiar with the subject.

[@saviourudo1062]

Very educational piece. Thank you so much for this.

[@mmm57097]

This is incredible, it helps a lot

[@ModernMachinesMusic]

simply the best channel on youtube.

[@gabrielebradley]

Great video, need more videos like this one!

[@ones_flow5652]

Cool explanation! Thank you!

[@abakahcoffie]

This channel feels like film school Very Nice Please also do one on audio🙏🙏

[@lokeshbaghel111]

hello sir i am from Delhi ,india i like your cantent i am Lokesh thankyou sir for informative videos💯

[@zacharyantle7940]

You mean you're not just a knowledgeable disembodied voice??? 🤯 But legit this is great information dude, thx again! You're the best :D also I tin the natural low key look is my fav, I've very inspired by Gordon Willis, Sven Nykvist, Owen Roizman etc who did that look beautifully (to me). Idk, more contrast-y lighting is just more realistic looking to my eyes, and makes the image more engaging and unique looking

[@qfoil]

I know, right?! Exactly my thoughts - so this is a real human being, not a wise ethereal voice with loads of cosmic knowledge? :D

[@anagram8]

Thank you sir, that was wonderful. May I forward this to my producers? Whenever I request a purchase they all sigh, laugh and say, "we know, you want to purchase something related to lights!" 😂

[@aboalhassenahmed7270]

Great video ❤️‍🔥

[@deokuset2827]

Wow this is so nice

[@benjaminm.3172]

I love this channel

[@allanvanuga9196]

Great video.

[@emilthilsing]

quick question: As some others have pointed out. At 7:50 is there a reason for putting the diffusion outside of the egg crate instead of behind it? Great video nonetheless! Nice to see you do a more hands on tutorial.

[@tylerfukuda]

Probably just an accident / being more focused on recording the BTS. He meant well haha

[@emmanuelnkwocha1275]

I would reduced the overral exposures on the backgroud and use a 4x4 bead board to wrap that light , thay way i an not bowing out the windows but still keeping exposure on talents face even

[@LarsLarsen77]

I'm a still photographer and I generally use more and bigger lighting setups than most cinematographers.

[@jattdachannel6652]

love from india

[@Visethelegend]

1:02 which movie/s is the one with expressionist type of light?

[@KuraiKaze5]

john wick 4

[@Visethelegend]

@@KuraiKaze5thanks!

[@mrthief6214]

Natural would look better if it was using the right dynamic range or shot with an alexa.

[@robinprobyn1971]

Putting the egg grate /grid on the inside of the diffusion completely negates its purpose , it has to be out side of the diff layer .

[@vincentkipping7018]

Why the fu*k did you put the grid behind the diffusion ? It makes no sense 😅

[@DavidCowie2022]

Sponsored by Nanlite. How many people out there call their grandmother Nan?

[@EmFarber]

😴

[@fcc950]

There’s no such thing as “cinematic light”