Cinematography with Fog!

Ryan shows how to use fog to better your cinematography!
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[@wonderwall135]

OMG "FOR-EV-ER"...great throwback story to The Sandlot, one of my all time favorite movies!

[@thejerrymobile]

But most importantly, it turns all of your flashlights into LASER BEAMS!

[@alsifjlasieflooo]

You had me at laser ;)

[@CompoundProjects]

LordvorEdocsil That was literally the second to last word..

[@M.Rosenelli]

Didn't know you watched FilmRiot. Watched your tubulum stuff awhile ago.

[@thejerrymobile]

Targuster Gaming Neat! :)

[@jakefilms22]

Love love love this episode, the new shirt, and the wristbands! The Spielberg style of fog really creates a nice stylistic look. I will definitely be trying this one!

[@jrobfilms1]

forever!! yes. thank you for this one!

[@MrPSBSMR]

Wow, Ryan, this is one of film riot's best episodes! Well done and thank you, I learned a lot.

[@goldminer0921]

Yo film riot! I gots a question! 1) When time isn't of the upmost concern, how do you know when your project is finished? (I always feel there is something I can do but never know what) 2) How long do you usually spend on a single shot? When filming with my friends, they are begin to complain when a shot is taking too long (mostly the setting up part) How long does it take to get your lights in the right spot/ how do you know when they are? I would love a response! Thank ya!

[@krotoflik]

Find a happy place...find a happy place...find a.. OH HEY I found it!

[@filmriot]

:)

[@djlive408]

Ryan, I really love your show but may I give you a strong suggestion, by the way I learned this at my job which is producing videos. I noticed that when you play music it overpowers the level of your voice. I was taught to keep everything around the same level so that people watching and listening trough headphones won't have to play with the volume switches when listening to the dynamic volume changes of your show. Just something I noticed , I hope it helps. Keep it up!!!

[@tiedtkeio]

How ironic, haha. I bought a fog machine last week for my music video shoots I had last weekend. The fog made everything look 100x times cooler. Seriously, everyone should get one, they're awesome! :3

[@filmriot]

Totally agree! I used one for the one I shot years ago too. Makes all the difference when shooting outside at night.

[@SeanCC]

More coincidental than ironic.

[@MendaxFilms]

I love you, Film Riot.

[@itsTMS]

Just ordered the "VFX Or Die" tshirt, can't wait till it arrives!

[@Prolitiker]

Wow, never thought of that way to soften lighting, thank you!

[@BigTerKC]

Ha! I love the dialog Emily had, that was so funny! Great job! And your mustache moment was a hoot also!

[@TimothyJohnAguilar]

Holy Spielbergs!! THIS IS SO TIGHT!!!1

[@filmriot]

Thanks man.

[@clubbinmag3]

Thee shalt not use Spielberg's name in vain. Now ye must shoot a short using a one take to be forgiven for your transgressions. Lol

[@TimothyJohnAguilar]

I accept your challenge sir ^_^b

[@MichaelAdelMusic]

Hazers DO NOT trigger fire alarms. Had a hazer running in a closed room for more than 5 hours/day until It's impossible to see anything, and never triggered the alarm. You can see how much haze I had in the first video on my channel.

[@noahgoodman-claire7596]

Stu Maschwitz mentions using fog in "The DV rebel's guide". really cool to see a full breakdown. I once used fog on a film of mine, added a lot of atmosphere and menace to what really was just a shed.

[@cavemanjosh254]

So glad I just found this channel!! I have a feeling it's going to push my student feels even further

[@Mr1Pyrotechnician]

Not usually one to buy in impulse, but I just had to get the "Write Shoot Edit Repeat" shirt. I'm so glad the slogan is now on a thing I can wear on my body!

[@dannybel]

Finally an episode on fog, thanks

[@OliverHollingdale]

what about tips for using fog outside say in some woods? any tips?

[@italianflyingsquid]

Thanks for doing a video on this! Will come in very handy for my next project.

[@thebrandonkm]

Lol at first I thought it said 'Cinematography with Frog'

[@epickidz100]

Me too

[@filmriot]

I wrote it and I still thought that. haha

[@ChaconIncProductions]

one of my favorite effects in film...

[@AdamJernberg]

I feel dyslexic I thought it said frog ahahaha

[@TrophyHusbands]

Fog is what has been missing in my life... and in my films, more importantly my films.

[@DJsiah]

FYI: hazers are generally heavier than most fog machines so for light setups I'd still go for fog machine. Also you can use straight up Mineral Oil from the grocery store in a hazer. That being said, if ran long enough you'll end up with a thin layer of moisture on your gear at the end of the shoot so be prepared to bring some cleaning equipment before you pack it all up.

[@SuperGraphers]

i was soooooooooooooo in need of a fog tutorial for my next short! thank you so very much to deliver this in such a nick of time!!!!!!!!!!! love u Ryan! Ryan Connolly Film Riot

[@HatsuonJ]

AWESOME video! I love how you creatively use your house for different pieces. I always chuckle when you guys say, "CUE-pon," though. It's "COO-pon." LOL

[@CriticGuru18]

LOVE the shout out to SANDLOT!

[@ghostpictures]

Fog is some awesome Stuff. I like the Lightning!

[@scott_terwilliger]

Lovin' these cinematography tutorials. Keep 'em coming!

[@obiwanmartyn]

another great bit of film advice you guys are awesome and have inspired me so much thank you for everything and keep up the great work

[@AuroraBytes]

Just bought three wristbands and two T-Shirts. I love the "Write Shoot Edit Repeat" idea :) Greetings from Germany

[@adamghering]

it would have been better if this were titled Cinemafography

[@Luka1180]

My British filmmaker friend just bought this crazy haze spray Ryan. It can be sprayed for 15-30 sec, and will create a smoky haze that lasts for 1-2hrs. It will fill a large room up to 15 times. I'll try and ask him what's it called and where he got it from and then get back to you, okay? :)

[@alsifjlasieflooo]

You defenitely need to show this ad more often! I

[@doggenius7]

Ryan I noticed you had some LED panels in this video. I know you've done an episode showcasing your gear, but could you make one centered on your lights too? Thanks!

[@lolitsmatt]

so much knowledge! Also I loved the short. great job as usual

[@blissfulmusics195]

BTW what torch did Josh use is a any diy method to make one at home....for extreme narrow light rays like D one n the video

[@sandy1995]

You make the best sponsored sketches! You're the best!

[@tuomasaro-heinila9130]

There are Hazers for about 50,00 € + delivery from Thomann, a company located in Germany. I'm not sure are they the same stuff as those of $300. All I can say is that Thomann is cheap in almost every product they sell, due to the size of that company.

[@NihilQuest]

Very good episode. I didn't like the fog in the Adobe example to be honest (not all the shots at least, sometimes it was ok). It's not subtle enough and at first it looks like somebody burned a dinner there. The Spielberg thing though... brilliant. Flashlight beams look awesome. I did a music video for my band with a fog machine. We had a guitarist in an old and dirty room, lots of fog, and the light was shining only through a cracked window just behind him. It was surreal. When I saw the image in camera monitor I went nuts - that's like an instant movie look. One of the best memories in my life I think : )

[@5DiceProductions000]

Yes! The T-shirt has been made! I'm buying that mother-lover. Thank you Film-Riot! And the wrist-band, of course.

[@filmriot]

Thank you sir!

[@5DiceProductions000]

Film Riot No, thank YOU!:) Did you see The Raid 2: Berandal? It was awesome! What do you think, since you loved the original so much?

[@onecut1000]

Its T-shirt time, thank you for Fog lesson

[@filmriot]

:)

[@gordonfreeman6404]

Hey Ryan are you guys out of stock of the shirt with the movie reel and popcorn on it, or are you no longer making them?

[@MadieMalfoy]

Buying a t-shirt! So excited it looks amazing!!

[@TheAcronymicEnforcer]

Dear god I've waited so long for this video

[@nickfrollo866]

Also, if you need to find a fog machine and there aren't any at party stores near you, Guitar Center has them as well. :)

[@ShandryDerrick]

Just so you know a ''Hazer'' is just a smoke machine with a fan inside. That you can control the speed of the fan and the output of the smoke. So you can say that you used a diy hazer

[@Benefritz]

It's still only in 480p too! THAT'S how early it is.

[@PickellW]

Right?

[@projectbaum]

When you bring back Monday Challenge, will there be a fog challenge?

[@Hazzardworks]

OMG YES

[@obsidian351]

i'd be up for that :)

[@freddiewright9888]

just wondering is there a specific type of fog machine to get or could we literally google it and get a good one instantly? great episode btw

[@Fendeguard]

You guys are on NoFilmSchool! Congrats!

[@AdamViklund]

Hey Ryan, any thoughts on trying to use fog outdoors? I tried once but the slightest breeze carried it away. Tanks!

[@love4musicuk]

I want one of the new t-shirts but I don't think they come in whale size. Will have to wait a bit until I lose more weight! Great episode guys :)

[@sayemprodhanananta144]

the ad is very enjoying

[@jazzhemmings9719]

I love this channel

[@nayeemcc]

U can make fog by heating a mixture of 30% glycerin and 70% distilled water. It is a cheap and effective option

[@thebrandonkm]

Very helpful!

[@crossnetworkllc]

That stache!!! LMBO!

[@rmpeete]

Was hoping you'd have the link to your $50 fog machine....?

[@user-yl3cc5sz4f]

Good episode! lol I couldn't wait, I made a similar shirt before this came out. I bought a wrist band though ; )

[@soydanielwolf]

Best intro EVER! xD

[@yames]

How goes it ry-guy? I have a question! While filming how you should you frame your shot when you know you're going crop it or add a letterbox (I that's that what its called) in post? Are there any tips or things you would recommend doing beforehand?

[@darielparedes9685]

you guys should make hats too, that be awesome!!

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

best commercial ever.

[@TheLuisberg]

Wow i never that of fog for daylight shots. Very interesting. Ill keep that in mind. Thanks Film Riot :)

[@CoryDominic]

Sandlot reference !

[@matmot1011]

Awesome work guys! Can you tell me what camera did you use in the "Welcome to new home" clip and the sketch?

[@tcbmediavisuals4268]

RED Epic

[@rikzel]

Most smoke detectors have much less problems with haze, but keep in mind that haze is a very different effect. You must see haze as a fogmachine woch constantly runs on very very few smoke, with a fan in front of it. Haze never gets the true "clouds". Yeah people say haze is much better, becouse it makes the light beams appear without a real "cloud" of smoke. But sometimes this is just the effect you go for. Also, as a filmmaker it doesnt matter as much. What you did with a fan was basicly the same thing. Spread it out even more and use less smoke and there is your effect. As a mobile entertainer this wont work though, as you cant run through the room with a fan like some crazy fool. The money can be better spent than on one of those haze machines I tell you!

[@BoldChoice]

Guys, does FilmRiot have a tuttorial in detail about Davinci resolve? can't find myself, also in internet there is no cool advanced tut. about it, i would be so happy, my mom would be happy too... and my home bear would have smiled... and yeah i'm from Russia, you are right..

[@filmriot]

We don't yet. I'll give it some thought.

[@OllisonDElitavrilMZBian]

Aram K makes some good ones! Usually not specifically about the program, but how to imitate looks with it!

[@aaroncrumbley]

"For-Ev-Ver" My favorite Sandlot reference :D

[@AnthonyNatoli]

Thanks for the info!

[@Poperzc]

I found the hazer and fire alarm bit really funny. XD

[@austindize]

fog haze spielberg style uses it all the time

[@batatacreew]

That "Sandlot" reference!

[@janekgreen]

That shot of Josh with smoke detector on was really scary and had a lot of tension going on.

[@Sameir8055]

Amazing.

[@stefanmauhart6318]

best commercial

[@Hazzardworks]

haha I love the "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" reference. It's sad about Bob Hoskins...

[@ChistopherMoonlight]

It's worth noting that James Cameron used fan blown fog on his miniature sets, with time laps photography, to simulate an underwater look, for The Abyss.

[@stratocasterblitz5179]

5:30 I KNEW IT! i knew this was making fun of the sandlot xD

[@byjakeburgess]

what fog machine is that you got there? :]

[@urbanjuveniles]

Any tips on how to keep the lens from fogging up when shooting with frog?

[@anthonyraysierra9265]

Fog Machine or Dry Ice? I have a project that may have some difficulty getting a power source so would dry ice provide enough fog effect for an Alien landing?

[@brandonmiller8123]

+Anthony Ray Sierra you could also always just add it in post.

[@CaporaleVisuals]

CAUSE YOU'RE A GOOD GIIIIIIRL

[@colefountain5092]

Hey Ryaaaaaaan, how do you do that cool, happy, floaty, playing card thing from Matilda?

[@blissfulmusics195]

plz get me a link for diy smoke machine

[@CartoonCorey]

I hope most of the film riot army got the Sandlot reference.

[@ICOD73]

I am going to use a frog for my project!!

[@Razor89]

Thought about it for some time now, but that's it: I'm getting a fog machine right fogging now

[@filmriot]

It's so good!

[@Von_McKnelly]

Thanks....new fog machine going into action tomorrow for "The Bride". Please stand by.

[@elderjoeyII]

Ryan, how did you do that text at the first fog scene with the couple? The "Welcome to your home" scene?

[@MunkeeMedia]

Ry-Guy!! I was wondering, for creativity sake.. is there "colored" fog? like can you put food coloring the the fog liquid? or buy colored fog liquids? and keeping in mind that it's ok if the machine breaks, but if it gets one goo shot that works... I just want to know if its possible??? Thanks boo.. xoxoxo

[@obsidian351]

doesn't work make, not good enough anyway, best thing to do is light it with coloured gels

[@MunkeeMedia]

aahh ok.. thanks man.

[@Sh3ikha]

"FOREVER! FOREVER!" LOL DANGIT ALL! I want to watch The Sandlot now! >.

[@sulle9818]

awesome!

[@Benefritz]

47 seconds. New record for me.

[@jakerz96able]

"It was a dark night, Like Batman? No, The K is silent" Not gonna lie, in my head I was thinking "Dar night"...

[@danjcastrillo]

Would you kind of get the same effect with a fog lense filter? Sorry this maybe a stupid question, but it would be cool to see this question on the next video lol....That would be sweet.

[@filmriot]

In some ways, yes. In most, no. It also doesn't look the same throughout.

[@SeanCC]

Fog filters don't even get you half the look of really fogging a set, no visible beams or shafts of light, no shaping of light from occluded sources. They're really awful and obvious.

[@matthewlivingston3168]

will fog imitate the haze machine look?