DIY Cinematography at Home

[@DehinorVargas]

That trick with the mirror, it just flipped me out!!

[@GorilieVR]

that last room setup before/after transformation was insane

[@JacobHagloch]

Wasn't it though. Crazy how just a little thought and some home lights really add texture and depth to a stagnant area.

[@toanthai]

Yeah that room was great!

[@izstrella]

Seriously! Holy hell it’s inspiring!

[@ActorsReal2Reel]

That light bounce off the mirror to make that door crack light in the foreground was genius. I’m stealing that one

[@AustinThomasFilms]

Really inspiring to see how professionals can light a scene using only what they have at home. I think if more people knew how much of a difference good lighting can make, they would focus less on constantly upgrading cameras.

[@rafireomatic]

THIS IS GOLD, so many small details that bring so much life, I need to see more work by those DPs

[@5239-f4i]

I randomly came to watch this vid and wow, I hadn't realized before how important the lighting is! And how it isn't that easy to achieve a good lighting. I have watched a couple "cinematography and lighting" videos, but I think this DIY way of showing it finally clicked it for me! Thanks!

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

Sometimes you gotta go back to your roots.

[@DafterThings]

At one moment I thought the PC screen would have a 'white light' film making app. "Untitled document"... classic old school Film Riot.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Paint is also a great tool - go fullscreen and simply use a fill with the color you'd like to reflect. It works incredibly well, especially with laptops!

[@AdventuresThings]

Thank you for this, that lighting in the living room was awesome

[@NewShorttv]

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[@tuperhero]

What a GREAT episode! It's inspiring to see what is possible with not much. That car driving by effect is insane and I love that the TV, which would usually be considered parasite light, is used to light the scene in two ways! MORE of this please.

[@tuperhero]

Also the use of mirrors is pretty mind blowing. I’m surprised out how much can be done (not only to reflect light but also as practicals). Again, inspiring stuff.

[@askeen8796]

So glad to see you guys going back to the roots.

[@rift0tripper]

THAT WAS AMAZING!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯 This really helps any beginner film maker. I hope you guys do more like these where you challenge the professional film makers to use more at home practical items to film a scene.

[@ned316]

Wowww, im very impressed! Really brought out those two shots to life! 👏🏼

[@Tasuva]

That was a great reminder that it's the simple things that can make a huge difference for a shot. Thank you for that!

[@KEP1983]

So... you're saying it's not about how expensive the camera is???? :-P

[@aldendunne]

im very suprised as to how good cellphone cameras are getting and the sound has a bit of an echo but its still pretty good and can definitely work when you dont have your fancy gear around.

[@BloodClanResurrection]

@@aldendunne I personally really don't like the idea of filmmaking with mobile devices. But as fair as it is, it's not the camera that matters. It's all in the content. And there will always be ways to adapt and improvise.

[@BloodClanResurrection]

@@sergentboucherie Nah. It's how expensive living is.

[@omarelashry3559]

@@BloodClanResurrection Nah, it's how expensive your light equipment is.

[@RX793]

@@BloodClanResurrection I don't think a phone alone would give you good visuals but I've shot some video using an iPhone XS Max, Beastgrip DOF Adapter MK2, Cinema Lens, Filmic app and the quality is pretty unbelievable. You would never think the footage came from a phone. But obviously you need to have the right lighting eq and know how to in order to get the best out of it.

[@KevinAlex]

Amazeballs as usual. I actually have tested positive for COVID-19, but I'm one of the lucky ones that feel fine after only two days of symtems. However, as you can imagine, I'm less popular than Cosby at the moment due to my positive standing. So, being isolated at home alone has been a creatively crushing and less then inspirational. So now after watching this video, I have something to look forward to without having to leave the house. Sadly all my "video gear" was left at work. But now you've inspired me to use what I have at home. Thanks again. You guys always rock.

[@JacobHagloch]

OMG RYAN! Thank you so much for putting this video together and out there for us. First off, a great message with helping those in need. Second, I love that even though we are creators locked inside, there is always a way to still be creative with what we have. That brings me to my third thanks because I am a teacher at a media school and my next class is going into TV Commercials. Now, these students attend this school because it is hands-on right when you get in the door. Now that we are in this situation, they are attending classes via web meetings. This video gives me a lot of ideas and is a great resource for these aspiring media gurus. Thank you, thank you, thank you, a thousand times thank you!

[@StanHanrahan]

This was absolutely amazing! Awesome episode thanks so much always something to learn here!

[@DatrysiadMedia]

What this does is show the techniques, which is something I'm really trying to get to grips with is lighting for a scene and lighting for character movement. So these rooms look great from the angle at which they are shot at but you couldn't film in there with characters moving around as you would see all the lighting equipment. This is something where the script is so important. Did start shooting a small film before the lockdown and it's on hold right now. Lighting is such an art. It's also trying to communicate that with the people I'm shooting with. All our first film. They said we should have this shot done in an hour... lol took me an hour to set up and get it right lol and I still want happy with it but turned out great.

[@alinstarrcreates]

That's so amazing! Showing again that the most important thing are not some fancy cameras or stuff but people's talents!

[@MateenManek]

That light mimicking the car was amazing and blew me away!

[@izstrella]

The last living room example had my jaw hanging open. The effect lighting can have when done well is...just...wow.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Heck yeah dude! Way to be resourceful! Stay safe and healthy

[@andraeelite4638]

That mirror trick is a great touch, fantastic work!

[@ohwowreallyproductions5896]

This year specifically... this tutorial is very helpful! Thanks Film Riot!

[@GauravKumar-dg4qy]

Wow. This is just amazing! Thanks Film Riot. You’ve been my mentor and inspiration to be a filmmaker!

[@FancyAthan]

Brooo, I loooovvve this! I am so obsessed with lighting videos as is, but it's even cooler when you're limited with simple/cheap gear. Shows the creativity come to life.

[@BBROPHOTO]

That mirror trick is awesome! These lighting setups were really good, especially the last one. The depth is just super. I have to say Ryan, I've been watching you since I was a young lad and now I'm a freelance photographer and filmmaker. Your videos over all these years has truly inspired me and helped me open and start my career and work with some truly awesome clients :D

[@iLikeCoffee777]

"Lean into your limitations." I think that is the biggest thing I pulled from this video.

[@lucasbeathyate2879]

Mind blowing video! Very creative, if you have the possibilities of accessing a complete set of professional lighting, doing these types of exercises are very important, they help us to think out of the box, and if you does not have access to profesional light´s is not an excuse, the important thing is knowing how to work with what you have. To control de light, to paint with light. Thank´s you, Daniel Routh and Joe Simon. I´ll see you in your nex video! cheer´s!

[@davidp158]

Joe's lighting treatment rawks!

[@powerforward1955]

Thank you. This is a great life lesson-using what we have to accomplish “our own greatness.” ...just returned to photography after many years away...I’m enjoying painting with light so this video really sparked my interest. Be well.

[@nickbell1198]

Holy crap this episode was awesome. I learned so much from those 2 setups. But that last one BLOW MY MIND!! So good. Thank you Ryan & film riot!

[@christianlamb]

Wow!! Joe nailed it w that living room set!! Phenomenal!!❤❤

[@enduraman1]

Helpful video shows how you can add dimension to rooms using light. It’s important concept to learn in cinematography.

[@Yanky820]

Thank you for all you do! This episode opened my eyes as to what is possible to make something as you put it "Boring" and turned it into something that looks amazing with everything practical. I would love for you guys to do contest again if possible, I never got a chance to shoot because of my Job, and this virus has kept me stuck at work unable to find the time, so would be awesome if you guys can, but completely understandable if you don't. Again love everything you guys do and the content you put out there for us to better ourselves as film makers. Thank you!!!

[@nomancave591]

I like how he changed the white balance in the first clip to make the orange light cooler.

[@FerdieMolinaMusic]

Wonderful!! I love this! I’ve been becoming obsessed with lighting recently! Thanks guys!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Amazing tips! Thanks.

[@BTPGamingPro]

Great lighting and background focusing tip I really needed that @Film Riot!

[@Spectre-xj7lx]

Being a photographer as well as a filmmaker definitely helps in using available resources to create interesting images

[@BenMoranFilms]

Using a mirror or a glass panel to create light patterns is a new idea for me! Very clever. Great episode Film Riot!

[@fhajji]

I was wondering how filmmakers simulate lightning reflecting onto the walls and furniture at night and was looking at ways how they do it in post, as it is obviously not always practical to wait for a real-life thunderstorm. Turns out that the flickering TV trick is MUCH easier to do this: hook that TV to a computer, and use a program to let it flash white on the whole screen like a lightning would do. Will have to try that!

[@androidlloydwebber4644]

This is so cool! Thank you all for doing this. I can't wait to try some of this out!

[@GibranLahud]

PERFECT! Man, I don't know why, but after Daniel Craig you should be the next James Bond.

[@jasonlight8813]

The last room set up reminded me of a Gregory Crewdson photograph. Awesome video, really insightful

[@AdityaTripathi]

Gotta get to work! Let's do this mobile warriors

[@hersheybros.3237]

I filmed my short film with my iPhone and this really helped me! I’ll definitely use some of these tips for future shorts! Thanks!

[@mmaneage86]

Your eyes are glowing...like a replicant.

[@Previsionary]

This is an amazing video! 👍Really shows what little differences can make!

[@darianrundall6618]

This is a great episode. Why the hell would someone downvote this? Maybe they don't want DIY secrets leaked? lol

[@tacotuesday78]

I love your videos! Without them, Ibwould never have thought of making my own KZbin channel.

[@fluentinfilm3233]

Somehow his phone footage looks better than my camera footage, even after I edit the crap out of it

[@emuliusv]

That's lighting for ya.

[@joonamato]

@Craig J Opening the aperture might not give the highest quality result. The lens is at it sharpest usually a couple f stops over the widest setting. You can google your lens and see what the optimum is

[@slowhaunt]

Damn that last night shot is incredible. Looks like a Gregory Crewdson photo.

[@Viewbob_True]

When we filmed our final project for university I was on lighting, the DOP insisted I used all the lights we had booked from the Uni, instead some scenes just need natural light and a single bounce, I found even creating limitations helps improve a look, too much gear can hurt

[@emanuelvasilesabou9487]

The real title of this episode: FilmRiot Origins

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Very nice. I especially liked Daniel's aesthetic. Looked more like intentional choices than budget-determined compromises. Beautiful. // Cool tip, re: those app-controlled bulbs.

[@_shskr]

Great lighting tricks.👌👏

[@theCreativeSav]

Thanks man! You have made me want to try to make my room studio look better

[@datadesign5260]

In the beginning of the video, the sound is what I would expect from a cell phone. But after a while, the sound changes to what I think of as the "normal" Film Riot sound. Did you or did you not chnage to a different sound source?

[@bizr007]

Look at Robert Rodriguez, all he had was a camera, tape recorder, and two standard lamps to light his scenes and what ever was laying around.

[@marcusmurphy2771]

Gaffers...true artists.

[@Rajeswaran_Komathi]

Always giving great info to keep yourself pumped up.... I wanted to submit but was to busy with kids and its a lockdown in Malaysia maybe next time guys keep us feeding with something to watch in this lockdown times...... God bless you guys.......

[@chilloflamingo1395]

Best episode ever!!!

[@RidgeMallery]

This video feels like old school film riot

[@pkb452]

Today I understood how light can make a scene so interesting

[@MobileFilmmaking]

These scenes were amazing. Lighting gives me the most problem but i'm learning. good episode.

[@FuZionVideos]

Awesome! I've been doing a quarantine film challenge. It's a lot of work but makes you have to think of creative solutions when you don't have a crew to help.

[@sunlightpictures8367]

You guys are brilliant!

[@flipfilms1759]

This information is golden! Thank you! Can you do a video on filming yourself for a short film? It would be nice in a time like this where we are quarantined and I don’t feel comfortable asking a family member to act

[@lorenzonarwhal]

Very useful video!!! Hope to see more videos like this one!

[@BudgetFilmmaking]

Thanks for this one buddy. I'm a mobile filmmaker, and lighting as well as budget are always an issue. Thanks for the tips.

[@earthriseproductions654]

The TV and the fake car blew me away

[@6574256]

🙌🏽😄 great as always

[@tyl8ter]

Freakin awesome!...mirror bounce

[@rinusworldzm]

This is epic. I've learned so much from their methods. I was meant to submit but I had a project running at the time. I'll still shoot mine to just shoot it. I've got some ideas from this.

[@mar_celll]

YEAH! amazing and - most important - very realistic tips. loved it, ryan!

[@tackhershey5672]

The transformation is insane. I should find a nice house first where I live, which is impossible to find in Tokyo.

[@Sgt_Peppe1999]

Oh cool, you got the same mackey audio monitors as me. They are pretty competitive, in a specific price range, because of their neutral but powerful sound. I love them ^^

[@YuvalAloni]

What a wonderful video. It reminds us that it really isn't about gear

[@DomBurgess]

Love it. Great video.

[@michaelbergquist305]

This is amazing! Please make more content like this! Very inspiring!

[@NeilSmallerFilms]

Fantastic episode!!!!

[@ab-yr9yg]

My lover Filmriot .Be safe from the current situation.

[@visions_of_noah]

Wow I would have needed those tips already before the 1-minute challenge

[@SaiKelly]

Great video guys! loads to think about and experiment with. Just checked for UK, these bulbs are $30 for a 2 pack compared to your $39 for a 4. arg!

[@jaylamb218]

Thank you for this video! This helps me a great deal on an upcoming project!! As always you guys ROCK!!! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@streetjesus7000]

This is so well-put-together! love the video

[@alex0589]

Me on zoom tomorrow: "HeAdLigHtS pAsSiNg By"

[@SaiKelly]

😂😂

[@TheQuasarman]

Fantastic! Very informative 🙂

[@PavlaVankova]

What a great video. A lot of inspiration for lighting setups! :)

[@alexjcorona2605]

This was so sick! Loved seeing this. Deffo going to experiment with this

[@LunarlightCinema]

Another great video! Very informative

[@TFCInstitute]

Great tips for filmmakers without budget!

[@DaveHackney]

Bravo - fascinating insight.

[@FarooqHaiderKhanKakar]

Hey dude, I am learning so much from your great knowledge in the field of filmmaking. Love you

[@lourdesmaria299]

Yes thank you for this, quarantine has left me with limited resources for my short film I have to submit for a festival. This was definitely a huge help !

[@cenzosenerchia3043]

This was EXTREMELY useful

[@pikasfed]

Brillant ideas. Tried to turn on some lights to get a night shot similar to the last one, needless to say one of the light bulbs burned out after 3 minutes, I wasn't even finished setting up the lights.. Damn if I love my life

[@sahilshahzad2318]

That is sooooooo soooooo coool! This would really help!