Expose Perfectly Using False Color + GIVEAWAY

Exposing your image properly is important, in this video we're learning about false color, what false color is, and how to use false color. Stick around to the end for the giveaway!
Giveaway submission link: gleam.io/eW6LV/75k-subs-giveaway
Giveaway closes May 16. Good luck!
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[@klavsvadonis]

Rainy car scene, high key look on a budget, 8 looks with 1 light were my favourites. I'd like to see perhaps more budget lighting set-ups for cinematic scenes.

[@JayShotz]

Many youtubers has already do a content about false color but this guy explains WAY BETTER then the others, awesome job there. Since I love the way he explains things, I can't wait for the next video, ANY video from this channel, keep it up 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽..

[@BradyBessette]

That means a lot! Thank you so much

[@user-vf2uf1kv8d]

@@BradyBessette I'm from Brazil and totaly agree with Jay. Thank you...

[@aspitube2515]

@@user-vf2uf1kv8d I’m also from Brazil 👍 just a random fact

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@@aspitube2515 😉

[@NeverHaveEnough]

Congrats on 75k Brady! 🎉 Still underrated in my opinion for the value you provide in your videos. So thankful that I had a friend introduce me to your channel

[@aebonstudio7193]

I work as a gaffer in LA, but I still just love watching these videos because they're so well presented and give great results.

[@Mrjimmybuckets24]

So helpful! I've always used false color to gauge the subject, not the background first. This changes everything.

[@brettsmithphotography2463]

This is one of my favorite videos! I have been wondering about this for a while. I’ve seen lots of other videos on false colors, but without knowing how they translate to BM they haven’t helped a lot except to let me know that they’re great to use! I’d love a video that expands on this a little and talks about how to use contrast ratios with the false color and what some general rules might be. Thank Brady for all your great content!

[@Kaotix_music]

dude, ive watched so many of your videos for the last year or so after i got into cinematography during the pandemic, idk how youre not at 1 mil + subs. You are truly the GOAT when it comes to lighting, framing, knowledge, literally everything. I just got myself an Atomos Shinobi and finally have the ability to use False color and just did a test with it and i never had a shot exposed so perfectly ever...like ever.

[@matthewreis116]

I love all of your videos! Being self taught, your videos have really helped me learn so much about lighting. “How to light a night scene” is probably my favorite video of yours though it’s hard to choose. I’d love to learn more about creative ways to get different colors in a scene or background and then incorporating different color temperatures. Keep up the amazing work!

[@sonicalchemyst]

Congratulations on the 75K! You deserve it, man. My favourite video was the campfire lighting one. I am always trying to find a good way to achieve that style of lighting and you nailed it. I would love to see more scene recreation videos like you did with The Social Network. That entire concept was fantastic!

[@heroaomedia]

Thank you! I've watched 10 other videos on false color and yours was by far the best. You definitely have a skill for explaining things. Keep it up - you could easily be one of the top channels in film.

[@BradyBessette]

giving me chills! thank you!!

[@eduu1873]

Been seeing this tool in my monitor for a while and never found the way to understand how it works... glad someone explains it properly, thx dude!!

[@jvpuckett1214]

I recently bought the black magic 4K and was wondering about the false color. Thanks so much for explaining!

[@kyankuatois]

How to light with cheap lights and with only one light source have been my favourites of yours. Super helpful for those of us just starting out to get a handle on how to get amazing results using things we already have access to❤

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so much Kyan!

[@smepable]

I loved the Cove lighting technique and the Social Network recreation. I would like to see more Hollywood Recreation scenes including extra episodes on the grading process.

[@BradyBessette]

Hey thank you!!

[@marqueshaynes8780]

Brady, I'm not new to lighting or false colors; however, your perspective was eye opening and has completely changed the my lighting process. Thank you!!!!!

[@BradyBessette]

That is a huge compliment thank you

[@Anthony-of5jn]

The "Make your own sunset" is my favorite video and I'd like to see a video on more stylistic lighting.

[@dcfanforlife533]

A perfectly simple yet astounding presentation! Thanks Brady

[@carlosfergo1022]

I have been looking to learn how to expose perfectly using false color, I have to say that this video did it. Thanks Brady, great job. My favorite video yet.

[@pratiksaha6314]

You are the best KZbinr I've discovered last year. Love the conceptual and educational videos you bring. I hope you reach a million subs soon!

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you VERY much

[@margotvervust8362]

I really enjoyed watching the 'Lighting with just practical lights'. It's great to see the bts and the final shots together with the technical explanations! I'd love to see a video on how you plan your shots and preproduction. Congrats on 75K!

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you very much

[@sawfpv289]

“How to properly set white balance” is one of my fav video on this channel. I didn’t know about to set white balance properly between multiple light temperature. That’s so awesome and I could learn a lot from that video. In the future I hope to be able to see about script writing and creating storyboard for 1min commercial shots.

[@arkadiann]

That was really helpful, I wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for you, thanks man! Eagerly waiting for the next project.

[@squigglydigglyhead]

the car scene was my favorite. i liked how easy it was to follow without needing super crazy high-end equipment!

[@stephencolor2010]

Just got my first monitor with false color yesterday - this was immensely helpful!

[@fox1574]

Just found your channel while looking at an older video you did on diffusion filters. So I checked your other stuff and, lo and behold, you just released a perfect video for someone just getting into learning how to expose for log profiles. One very happy coincidence, subscribed :)

[@BradyBessette]

Well that makes me so happy!! Thank you!

[@davidwaiganjo8650]

Brady's videos are very educative and informative and as a newbie in videography, I'm always looking forward to learning something in the classroom. As for my favorite video, they're two, lighting a car scene on budget and how to light outdoor daylight.

[@Jonathan_Harris]

Brady seriously thanks for covering false color haven't been able to use it yet but I've been looking into getting the ninja, particularly really appreciate telling us which colors represent shadows and highlights and What colors are for skin tones 👍🏻👍🏻 I watch a lot of videos from other KZbinrs And you see this tool all the time but they never talk about it So thank you!

[@jpbersabe]

How to Light a Night Scene is my favorite, it’s what made me want to continue watching more. I’d love to see in the future a video of how you would shoot in a bright sunny day at noon. Thank you for all you do in this channel!

[@waytogohudson]

I really liked your rainy car scene video, the dynamic lighting and how you made the scene was amazing. I would really like to see more specific scenarios of how to set up lighting like a tutorial for a dinner scene or a candle lit shot!

[@abhinavjoshua]

“How to make a rainy car scene” was one of the best DIY lighting video of yours. Amazing content Brady! Been following you since your first video... 👍🏻

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you for sticking around!!!

[@RootCinemas]

Thank you Brady you save my life This is what I was looking for. Thank you so much

[@focusmedia2465]

Thank you!!! I’ve been meaning to learn false color and now I feel empowered!

[@BradyBessette]

you're one step better than you were!!

[@aleksahr93]

Rainy car scene was my favorite as well as different looks with one light. I find your videos always very informative and useful.

[@Goatarreola]

This one is my favorite video! I’ve been trying to understand false color for some time now and this video explained it so simply thank you! Would love to see a video on your essentials kit for lighting

[@jimmyhu7807]

This video right here is actually my favorite video of yours. I recently was on a set where I had to expose for a window, and I was kind of eyeballing it because I never knew how to properly read false color. Now I’m excited to shoot again with this newfound knowledge! For a future video, I’d love to see a how to understand lighting ratios. I started using a light meter on my shoots to get the exact levels that I wanted and I’m always looking for more knowledge and tips and tricks in this area.

[@BradyBessette]

Heck yeah thank you Jimmy! I’m glad my videos are helpful!

[@josesabinojr.7532]

That's the best false color example and explanation I've seen so far. Got a subscriber with that! :) Have a great day.

[@danishhedzir5620]

I love the video where you teach us on how to light a scene for the wide shot and tighter shot. I am a film student so it really helps me alot. I would love to see how you properly expose using a flat mode and how u colour grade them in the near future!

[@AbdulAhad-py7by]

Glad i found a channel to learn more about lighting just when i needed I loved the video where you lit the garage with the MC lights

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so much

[@prideypoolcosplay4067]

I loved two of your videos enough that I shared them with my instructors at school! First one was lighting a car scene (loved the rain effects and just the indie approach to the whole scene), the second was lighting a camp fire. I remember trying to shoot a simple camp fire scene when I was like 15 and I could not figure out how to get the colours or the exposure right. Of course, it was because I had no supplementary lighting and I had *zero clue* what I was doing. Anyway, point is, thanks for the stellar content!

[@jodyb2036]

Love it. The campfire lighting tutorial was just what I needed. Much appreciated. More content aimed at those on a tight budget would be good.

[@kiraningham]

My favourite video would probably be how to light a night scene. its helped me light my own night scenes in my own short films and projects so thank you, and id like to see a video on your colour grading process. I've just began colour grading and want to learn more from you because the colour in your videos works really well with the mood you are trying to convey! Thanks so much!

[@lighthousepicnic]

Fav video: this one!! Super helpful, I have used false color before to check separation but never knew in detail what the colors actually meant lol. I'd love to see a video using natural sunlight as a key and how you would control it / balance it with modifiers and other lights.

[@awacreatives]

Amazingly explained how to correctly expose a scene in order to look natural. Love it!

[@andyoncam1]

Very helpful video. I've always tended to expose by eye, zebras and waveform but I'll definitely use false colour as well in future.

[@BradyBessette]

I’m glad this helps!! Thank you!

[@eliasistevens]

Brady, your "How To Adjust Lighting For Wide And Tight Shots" video was super helpful, and I'm always cognizant of that when I shoot now! I'd love to see more recreation videos like the one you did for The Social Network. I loved it, and found putting these techniques into practice, especially in a way that is feature film quality, to be really insightful. You're killing it man, and in the words of Danny Gevirtz, I love you. Bye!

[@diegolvlogs]

Thanks to your videos, you inspire me to make my own KZbin videos about filmmaking (but in spanish :P) and I must say that I took your sunset look to make a short film with that look... and I won the festival I aplied with it!!! So I would say that that's my favorite video. Thank you soo much for everything you teach us and all your gratitude.

[@kmt488]

I loved every second of this tutorial. Thanks.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Thanks for the info, you made it really to understand. Seeing the dual screens helped a lot!

[@ikermaguregi6045]

Congrats for the 75k subs!!! My favorite video on the channel is the Diffusion Scrim DIY I’ll love to see more videos like that. For indie filmmakers on the cheap side of life 😉

[@jacobharrison630]

I think is probably my new favorite video because I have never understood false color until now! I also really love the lighting an outdoor car scene! And a video that I really would love to see, is an editing overview or what you do to edit?

[@siddhantmogaveera]

Totally didn't know about this but now I got one more tool in my arsenal thanks to you! So this one's definitely one of my favorites also the candle lit video was very helpful too although love all of your videos! I'd like to see more in depth color grading tutorials in the future!

[@BerlsMcSquirrels]

Love the low budget DIY videos like the $20 scrim. Your grades look so natural, I'd love to see a detailed breakdown of your grading process from start to export. Thanks!

[@mjfilmmaker]

Hey Brady! I love all your videos, I think they are a great source of information for all aspiring filmmakers out there like me 😊 Nevertheless, if I had to choose i'd say my favorite is the "8 Looks With One Light" video. Also, I'd love to see you explain how to work with incandescent lighting, instead of LED, even with cheap work lights!

[@BradyBessette]

Hey thank you so much!!

[@photobritain]

This is the best explanation on understanding false color. Thank you.

[@WaqasLashari]

This has become my favorite channel. Keep these videos coming.

[@AyishikNandy]

Light Car Scenes on a Low Budget was my favorite video. Learned a lot through your videos during the lockdown tines. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

[@MikeMatsuiJr]

The indoor night scene still gets me everytime. So much learning packed in that one video.

[@lisarenders6183]

The rainy car scene was definitely my favorite! I would love to see a little bit of the preplanning. For example how you come up with ideas, how you storyboarding or write scripts etc!

[@mamaha]

Lighting with just practical lights has probably been my favorite. And some more editing and colorgrading tutorials would be appreciated!

[@parkerdavis7026]

I loved the How to Light a Night Scene video but honestly all of your lighting videos are amazing!! I'd love to see more stuff on lighting and shooting products tho since that's where I want to learn more personally. Keep up the good work man!!

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so so much!

[@kareja316]

"how to light a night scene" is one if my favorites and also this one! i had no idea what false colors were and now i cant wait to try it!

[@BradyBessette]

Go ahead and try it!

[@NKRDBL]

My fav: painting pools of light! Really dig this concept. And it will be great to see video about new aputure infinibars and also mc pros!

[@StevenSmith-nq5xe]

Absolutely fantastic video. So clear and fun to watch. Thank you!

[@AmritSangar]

Loved the Car Raining Scene video and would love to see a whole walkthrough of a project like what you did with the hockey video! Thank you!

[@roadcrewfilms]

Mate your channel is a gem!!!

[@augisaugasis]

Just got my external monitor and never used false color before. This was super helpful! Thank you! My favourite video was "how to light a rainy car scene" and i would love to see a video about how you plan your shoots.

[@BradyBessette]

Hey thank you!

[@bensanders2101]

Great video! I just picked up a Shinobi and this is EXACTLY what I needed - clear and simple and helpful. Never seen that trick with the False Color LUT - that’s great. I got hooked way back on “How to Light a Night Scene - Cinematic Lighting”. It’s one of a few that I’ve rewatched since. I’d love to see a video on how to light a scene with lots of movement or blocking, especially indoors. Thanks!

[@BradyBessette]

Sounds great thank you Ben! Congrats on the shinobi!

[@zrhex7292]

I loved the video about lightning in a night scene, it really helps for me to solve some problems for my future projects! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@BradyBessette]

Thank YOU

[@TheSafariKingdom]

One of my favorite videos is the Candle Lit Video and one video that I think that you should do is how to story board or come up with a good story for a film 💯. Thank you for all your lessons! I’ve learned a lot!

[@thephotopro7193]

I JUST LOVE TO WATCH HOW U MAKE A WHOLE SENCE VIA LIGHTING AND I DONT CHOESE A SINGLE VIDEO OF URS COZ OF EVRY SINGLE VIDEO IS HELPFULL AND AFTER THIS A FALSE COLOUR IS MY FAV WAY TO EXPOSE FOOTAGE....

[@stevenkralovec]

I was super impressed by your "Recreate Hollywood Scenes: The Social Network" video. It blew my mind how similar you were able to recreate that lighting and the look of that scene. I would love to see more future videos like that.

[@danielrobertbeaton9357]

The mixed white balance was so helpful and cleared out some problems I had. I'd love to see (once it's all fixed) some thematic ideas with the Sigma 50-100mm.

[@addisonparker8301]

Loved the rainy car scene video! I DM'd you saying how we used the idea to light our own shoot and it turned out great! Used what we had and improvised where we needed to and got a lot of good feedback from it so thank you for that! I would love to see some videos of your project timeline and the editing process at least for some of your bigger projects to see the whole process from start to finish would be dope!

[@karannarula8287]

Great video as always Brady! I would really like to see a video where you can recommend a starter dp kit for someone who is constantly travelling to locations to shoot and usually do a one-man band thing. That will actually be really really helpful!

[@JasperNebelsieck]

This was helpful!! Love all your videos on lighting but especially the one on practical lights. Would love to see a video on how to come up with a lighting concept for a project!

[@jaredfilms]

False color definitely changed my game at cinematography & I wish I knew it much earlier back when I started out! So if you’re starting out do this and don’t waste your time 👊🏼

[@gabrielmachadobsb]

My favorite was the moving car scene, that was next level! I'd also love to see a video comparing different forms of soft light and how they look on skin

[@13TeK11]

Finally the YT algorithm suggested something interesting for a change!:D I would love to see a video about blocking a scene or how to direct actors, there are a lot of channels that talk about the technical aspects of the industry but there aren't many that delve into stuff like planning a scene out from start to finish.

[@BradyBessette]

Hey Tek! Thank you!!!

[@johnmarkreed]

Great video . I have never watch anything about false color and this is great !

[@mitchellguynan]

Love the videos on lighting car scenes! I’d love to see a video with your thoughts on different aspect ratios! Love the channel.

[@BradyBessette]

Good concept, I like it!

[@upwardnorth]

Rad! Appreciate this, you made it super simple to follow along!

[@piusgyagenda]

This is a great clas I am happy I landed on this video because I use false color a lot but had never taken the time to sturdy about it and this video has taught me so much.

[@devakrishnasankar9801]

'How to shoot a horror film' was my favourite video. Also, I would love to see the analysis of various colour theories in your future works. Keep up the good work❤️.

[@roosmith6]

The rainy car scene was definitely a highlight of mine, as was the 8 film looks with 1 light video. So dope! I'd love to see some stuff with 100% outdoor natural lighting and how you can shape it beyond just a diffuser, or just general filming outdoors tips :)

[@dantenardulli4273]

I loved the video with the car lighting at night with the rain I will use that one day in the future. I also enjoyed the camp fire one which I think I asked a while ago and you did a great job with that. Some ideas you can do maybe an interrogation scene, or maybe you should go through all the different lighting setups and show the shadows it leaves on peoples faces. Keep it up man your work is inspiring

[@shahbajhussain01]

Loved it so much didn't knew about false colour at all till now. Thanks for teaching me 😊 + my recent favourite video of your is "How to properly set your white balance" + please make a video on colour grading. Much love ❤️

[@broseworks9502]

The rainy car scene was one of the best! I would like to see more budget lighting setups. Great content and keep them coming.

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you!!

[@bencicjakov]

I can't pick one so I'll list three of my favorites: 8 film looks with 1 light, lighting with just practicals & making your own sunset. A video I'd love to see in the future is some form of simultaneous RGB lighting, for instance a scene where the background is one color, the foreground is another and there is even a third color in there somewhere. It'd be awesome to hear you explain how all this relates to skin tones and how to best preserve them.

[@BradyBessette]

Fun challenge I like it! Thank you

[@SKYPRODUCTIONSMEDIA]

"How to make a Rainy Car Scene" is one of your best breakdowns. Recreating more Hollywood Scenes would be great. Congrats on the 75 k Subs!

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so much

[@kevinklein3515]

This was the first video I watched on false color and probably the only one I need to watch! I would like to see some rockin handheld action. I love this style. Or some behind the scenes videos of actual projects liks for example the hockey video :)

[@lucianomarcao7226]

Wow!! this one really made me understand better now what false color is! Thanks a lot! Love you camp fire video! also Book light is so good and important!! :D You rock man! Thanks!

[@bryanemurphy]

Liked your video "How to Adjust Lighting For Wide and Tight Shots" which gave a real sense of how to achieve lighting cohesiveness across a multitude of shots in a scene. Would love to see some Lighting BTS on some of the projects that you are working on to see your process step-by-step in action. Thanks & keep up the GREAT work!!!

[@kereminko554]

This is my favourite, because I learned to properly expose. Before I always struggled with avoiding clipping and it looked so bad. Thanks to you I understand this much better. A future video could be an analysis of a movie scene where you break down the lighting for example or try to recreate it.

[@BradyBessette]

I wanna do more of that!

[@DaelyteMediaConcepts]

The "lighting outdoor night scens" was my favorite, helped to shoot a music video i was doing!!

[@TheJrobert86]

I love many of your videos. One of my favorites was the rainy car scene. I would love to see some videos on lighting outside during different times of the day.

[@BradyBessette]

That’s a good challenge ! Thanks josh!

[@RihardsSarma]

Loved the cove lighting one. Would like to see more on shooting for darkness.

[@squidward3333]

I appreciate your pro mist filter video. Probably the first one I saw as I wanted to see which one I should get. And any BTS videos on set of commercials or music videos is always good content.

[@Filmmakeroo7]

Always love to see your video 🔥🔥. Keep shinning brother.

[@aewonmiraymond1691]

Hey thanks a lot Brady. 😊 You're an inspiration. I really liked the Cove Lighting Tutorial which taught me a lot about the lighting technique that I've always admired. Hoping to see more videos from you and that you can grow exponentially in the future. 😊🤗

[@BradyBessette]

I think we’re hoping the same thing! Thank you!

[@Jay_Alan]

I love your videos. This is one of the most in-depth I've seen on false color. One of my favorite videos is your "How to light a night scene". I'd like to see you do a tutorial on properly lighting and exposing for dark skin. And feel free to toss a light my way whenever lol

[@BradyBessette]

Hey jay! Thank you so much that means a lot