Filming Yourself? Here's How to Make Your Lighting Cinematic

[@YCImaging]

Longgggg video here, but I really wanted to bring you along for the journey + try some new things with these videos. Make sure to let me know if you enjoy, happy Friday!!

[@I.AM.STANLEY]

You taking us on a journey man. Nothing wrong with that.

[@mannymanny3559]

whatsup bro. just tapped in to this channel yesterday, thisll be a big help for me. im curious, how long did it take you to film + edit + post all of this? one more question. where do you find the willpower to go out and and really learn and film yourself and to speak outloud? i find myself cringing, ts is harder than it looks

[@vincenteswope9628]

Don’t apologize making a long video, I loved every minute of it! Super informative and inspiring, that garage scene was 🔥

[@AlazaarDadi]

I mess with it. I really enjoy this content.

[@by.purefilms]

always great job dude! looking forward, checking this one tonight!

[@dogins1]

I am 77 years old from a photography background. I love your approach to the creative process. You are inspirational. I am just starting to make and learn film making. It is a joyful process. Thank you, for sharing.

[@dalerevoprendela]

Keep us updated! Would love to see your project!

[@10SHOTIT]

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[@busyworksbeats]

First 30 seconds look like a movie! 🔥🔥🔥

[@thewizofaz]

So gorgeous

[@AkachiGP]

That's why they call him the GOAT Turned a tutorial into a movie🙌🏾

[@MichaelBlevins-by8os]

Your casual teaching style is my favorite thing about your videos--this one especially. Feels low-pressure and encouraging. Love your enthusiasm for problem-solving and creative solutions.

[@injectionAI]

Bro I've been watching you for years, and I think this might be my favorite video that you've ever made. Thank you so much for how much work you did here. It really helps a lot of us.

[@YCImaging]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@calieflauhz]

You me stop making excuses...and get after it

[@injectionAI]

FACTS @@calieflauhz

[@Tsebish]

was super tired of everyone trying to make it look easy and just natural, but looking at you grinding show us on how much work is done on a lot of videos you just take for granted UK. super grateful to have known and seen your contents over the years. loving this new era! oh and ... "Just roll with it 🎥”

[@AlexSullivan-d6j]

This is why I watch you. I could have watched another hour of this easily. Its easy to believe that someone like you is just a professional all the time and is doesn't have to go through trial and error. Another thing that helped me too is the fact that you didn't really enjoy the shot of you sitting on the hood of your car and that was honestly one of my favorites, just goes to show how everyone likes something different and that's the beauty of cinematography.

[@treychow]

No one else on KZbin talking about this stuff makes me feel more confident in my ability to do better the next time I apply what I've learned. You can tell when someone truly owns their own affair with their craft, when their own energy and personality can sell the craft. Def my favorite.

[@hvegel]

You're ruining other channels for me. The medium in which you deliver this invaluable information is truly unmatched. Pure cinema. Never stop.

[@arsenalmob]

You're one of the FEW people I'll see a 10min+ video get posted and I still go to it without feeling like I'm going to sit through some nonsense. The work is dope as always

[@rokpodlogar6062]

love the confidence of being alone in public like this. and then at night and in traffic.

[@doughallstoryteller]

Love your style man. Been watching for an age. Love how you don’t rush and you seem to just be you. I’ve taken that lesson for my own stuff man. Cheers for that ❤

[@czur1991]

bro thanks for teaching such practical and high quality cinematography, God bless!!!

[@YCImaging]

My pleasure!

[@31kaydawg]

Aye YC, "just roll with it 📽" this is gold! Im learning so, a huge thank you!

[@brittanyfigaro]

I love the long videos and the process. Short form content makes people think everything is sooooo quick and its not. So when clients come and expect things to be done in a day or their budget dont make their request, this is why!!! Favorite shot was the garage because of the process.

[@sophiahiggins5248]

I love seeing your ‘mistakes’ and how you change your strategy to fix them! A lot of filmmaking on here doesn’t really show how to get the shots they get so this was so helpful!

[@JMPhotographik]

Pretty sure this is the ONLY video I've seen on YT about lighting that actually has good lighting!

[@HalfNHalf02]

Mann that garage shot really got me hyped seeing it put all together! also love the long videos I personally am a fan

[@stevemount]

I watched the whole thing. Very well done and helpful. Lighting has always been difficult and ive been at this for years

[@NarveeStudios]

Yo! "Just roll with it," like you said - I'm going through my filmmaking journey. I am new to this and I really appreciate that you showed moments when you were failing, but figured it out. And that making a short video takes real time and preparation. To me, that’s new, and to capture that, a long video like this it was completely necessary, it just gives a better sense of time. So, yeah thanks for sharing!

[@InfamousParody]

Bro i went to film school and its been a while since i created anything. You kinda just summed everything up by the whole "Just Roll With it" bit. Alsoooo you hit the nail on the head with the whole art of filmmaking is essentially just problem solving. Yes vision is a huge part of it. But that will come with time as you develop that artistic eye.

[@Prod.ijay2135]

Thanks for your hard work and time putting this together. As a Music Producer who wants to get better at filming myself and try stand out with my creativity from other producers and filmmakers alike, I took a lot from this video. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@guyquenneville]

The dinning room shot was my favourite. I don't know how you do it but i watched the entire video. Myself I am into drone cinematography not sure how i will integrate your techniques but learning lots about your creative process and finding my own.

[@DJVeeRiche]

Wow! Your work ethic is incredible and we appreciate you being so transparent and sharing tips for the community. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Raudreadz]

I actually love long and thorough videos especially as a beginner. And this video was dope! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 🙏❤️

[@philipinwood]

Really enjoyed your delivery… sense of humor… & an encouraging sense of experimentation! I couldn’t give up watching…

[@DDN]

Bro! This was extremely helpful in learning different lighting techniques. Definitely appreciate the tips. Would love more of this style of video. Thanks!

[@YCImaging]

More to come!

[@edredBryan]

Absolutely…more! Also, watching your channel grow over the years is wonderful. Don’t stop. 💯

[@AceshotProductions]

Been watching for years! You and Ryan help keep me going when I’m ready to just quit it all

[@OAVProduction]

This guy is an artist, he shoots like he's painting

[@tender3066]

Wow man, mad respect. Your flow and authenticity are inspiring. I made it to the end and was spell bound the whole way. Mid life here, just a dream and a hobby to do what you do. Your enthusiasm for the creative spark, especially in your garage had me, cause I can totally relate to that glee of working my butt off and pushing through until vision meets reality. Thank you.

[@DavidZhou]

Just roll with it 🎥 these long form videos are packed with tons of good information and seeing the BTS and thought process behind your decisions is priceless 👌🏼

[@mattmahoney6229]

Aye man. Love your content. Been a cinematographer my whole career, love your teaching style. I wanted to mention something a grip taught me when I was coming up years ago: At 19:35 I can see your c stand arm is underslung, meaning on the left hand side of the stand and on the underside the knuckle (grip head). The weight of your light can break the lock, or grip, of your knuckle which can send your gear crashing to the ground on into someone. The safest way to mount these lights is stand behind your light stand, put he knuckle on the right hand side, and make sure the arm goes through the top side of the knuckle. This was, as weight is applied to the arm with lights or modifiers, it actually tightens the knuckle. Hope this helps, keep it up man. Love your channel.

[@mattmahoney6229]

ah shoot. serves me right for not letting the video finish.

[@ballin1788]

I watched the whole thing! It really wows people like me and inspires us to create. Thank you!

[@JonWheeler84]

I thoroughly enjoyed this long form video. Thank you for the inspiration along my learning journey. Love the set ups inside and outside at night time. You kill it. Thank you

[@shaysportal]

Captivating…I didn’t even realize how long it was. You had me LOCKED in. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@coolio5357]

Love this long video format- had it playing in the background while doing production notes for a project and this is definitely inspiring to use light better, that’s something I’ve been wanting to implement more in practice so it’s helpful to see your creative process throughout

[@Israelite.Princess]

Just roll with it 🎥 Thank you for shooting this. I’ll definitely be utilizing these techniques to elevate my videography style. 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💯

[@lukejansen3540]

i watched the whole video. I liked watching you come up with ideas and trying them out because thats what we also do. and I love your enthusiasm!

[@VizwayMedia]

we already know youre the goat, but DAMN. This man is on a different level right now with the story telling frfr! Informative and creative video ftw!

[@YCImaging]

Appreciate it bro!

[@JC-ll8xs]

Love your work and this longform video is refreshing and so good. As a writer - its true in my field of speciality - when you do or read a good long form article it blows the 'attention deficit' short pieces out of the water. Kudos to you - just discovered you with this vid - hope you'll feel pumped to do similar length vids in the future. Your articulate, chilled and well thought out approach not only the dynamic filming but also narration and audio is a winner - and those shots - Michael Mann would be jealous - much love from the UK and wishing you a lot of continued success in the future 🙏

[@samcoleman8275]

Good stuff. I'm a photog (Fuji's and Holga 612 PANO). I learn a lot about story telling and interesting lighting setups watching your videos. Respect

[@Aleksanderespelid]

This was an enjoyable 47 minutes to have in the background while I am cutting my own videos! Inspiring setups man!

[@ngonzale3]

That was wonderful! You’re the filmmaker friend we wish we hung out with. That’s the vibe of the video. Thank you for letting us hang with you along the creative journey.

[@shawnbreeze]

Just roll with it 🎥... So many gems in this video. Thank you! I was shocked when I found out you staged the appearance of a car passing by your garage. Respect!

[@effervescentmediatv5857]

Loved this. I'm just getting into video production and your video has really inspired me. Thank you! Your passion is infectious ❤️

[@doingitbigent]

I like that no matter the duration of the video you still be on subject and not everywhere but the subject I highly respect that. Watched the whole thing

[@VR_Wizard]

I like the car shots most the one with the red light and the one from above with the head lights are awesome.

[@Monoqor]

“Just roll with it” - You a mad scientist dawg lol. The opening scenes were crazy good & the 4-segmented one is one of the coldest I’ve seen. Always enjoy the process of how you create these.

[@Kardz9]

These tips are awesome, thank you for all the advice man! You are appreciated! Also hell yeah to what you said about like getting the shot over fussing about perfect form (sandbags maybe like 8 minutes in?) - it’s so easy to get bogged down by the small things and lose the energy or ambition to get the shot

[@thoughtsmovereality]

Bro you’re a legend-thank you so, so much for your tips and feelings. You’re a saint and a film friend 4 life

[@croppixelmedia]

Just roll with it 🎥. This is me personally, but I love these longer form videos it gives a much better insight into process, and shows how you work thru things.

[@ThePashLife]

🎥 I was searching how to film cinematic videos and you were on the first page! I absolutely love the entire breakdown of the BTS of the different shots you took. My fav shot has to be in industrial area AND when you filmed you talking in the parking lot with your car.

[@MonaLisa3]

It really wasn't long enough because I'm currently binge watching your content.😅 It's very valuable to me and the doubts you have about scenes is sooooo funny to me because to me they all look great 😂😂😂😂 I'm a real novice trying to get into content making and it so much value here. Thank you for putting in the time and giving the transparency 🫶🏾🙏🏾 much love.

[@imranchowdhury3037]

wow, thanks man! thats a lot of work & dedication you put into making this video...and i love how realistic this is (the common problems photographers face can be mundane, non-thrilling but we do what we gotta do to get that "one shot")...the tips & advice you gave are real-life, and based on experience & since I m a semi-professional photographer, I appreciate it ! God bless you brother !

[@jmarkII]

I regret that I'm just now finding your channel. Really good stuff and I love the cinematic approach to walking us through the process. It's very refreshing to watch from the standard talk about specs behind a desk video. Very inspirational for my own creativity.

[@AyanDaceStudios]

This was so dope, from start to finish. Thanks for the recommendation on the 300C it's small, portable and powerful. I'm getting it.

[@YCImaging]

It’s a fire light!

[@edwardlavender]

i've had this video up for almost four months on a random tab because i wanted to watch it and didn't want to forget it. Loved all 40+ minutes. Really inspiring to watch. I've got a couple of those pt4c's and seeing what you did with them makes me know I made a good purchase! Hope more of these long vids come up.

[@Yemojaspeakspodcast]

I like the trail and error and explaining the process you took.

[@casey.taylor]

As someone struggling to shoot alone I love this content! Also what was that app you were using called? Could you throw a link in the description?

[@13th_Shots]

The amount of lightning needed for these shots are underrated. Thanks for being in depth and the BTS bro!

[@pppaz]

Long time viewer, first time commenting. This is easily my all time favorite video of yours. Straight up masterclass. Your enthusiasm for your craft shines.

[@mb-watches]

Tons of value here, appreciated this one a lot, especially on exhibitions it’s sometimes impossible bringing lots of lights, working with some base or minimum lighting is tough sometimes so thanks for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻happy Sunday

[@John_Dltr]

Incroyable 🔥 Merci de montrer tout le processus pour crée de tels plans cinématographique. Je suis français, et actuellement aucune personne propose des vidéos aussi explicative et qualitative en France. Donc Merci 🙏🏻

[@jayrey7]

I figured out a great solution for that round turntable and a stand for the light. Not sure it'll work but I think it might. On-stage make a mic stand with a 10lbs round base. I would try that myself since I learned a great solution what you did. The motion light. That was dope.

[@Blueheffner11]

Damn bro I really admire your confidence to shoot out in public like that let alone have lighting in the middle of the street where you have to move it from cars. I live in a small city called Harrisburg, Pa wherever you’re from it seems like the residence are respectful to people trying to be creative if I would’ve tried that in my town somebody probably would’ve tried to run over my lighting or get out and start drama!! Love ya channel 🤝🏽💯

[@itzajdmting]

Dude you have absolutely nailed the riddle of cinematic lighting. The last red-blue scene I watched on another creators channel was heavily over saturated, but seeing yours the balance was just right. Beautiful work man 👍🏽😎

[@danielnoelmusicofficial]

Just Roll with it! Appreciate you being willing to share all your creativity and knowledge with us. Definitely motivating to go out and try this myself

[@justinuriahphoto]

"Just roll with it" For the lazy Susan, go to Lowes and pick up a 1 inch 3x3' sheet of plywood and set it flat on top. Then you can put just about any size light stand on it due to the wider footprint you achieve with the panel board.

[@saintdadmnd8477]

Definitely need to make more content like this. The KZbin space needs it!

[@maxberger6197]

Just roll with it 📷This video was full of lighting techniques that I want to try to incorporate into my future music videos. Thank you!

[@christopherwilson3006]

I appreciate you cuz. It's SO much easier learning from someone who talks like me, and comes from a similar walk of life. And you saying "most times you just gotta start" hit home fr. Definitely finna tap in to your channel more

[@nomadherper]

You're hitting a strong stride here... great work. The scripting and flow are stellar.The subject matter is super helpful.

[@christopherskitz]

"Just Roll With It 🎥" great vid, preciate all the work you put in your videos and the knowledge you drop

[@markandjuby]

Just came across your channel yesterday for the first time and brother… thank you. Thank you for giving us your gift of not just education, but entertainment and value through the art of storytelling and sharing HOW you do it. Just subscribed to you man. Blessings to you brother.

[@DamienTheRaw]

Honestly, I wanna thank you for making this video. It really inspired me.

[@carlclippedit]

You really encapsulated the feeling of us feeling like we’re there with you. Awesome work

[@user-or2io9cf7c]

You're a gifted teacher, God bless 🙏

[@Datruuth77]

New to your content man, but as a new and up and coming filmmaker who’s also black, I appreciate your advice and art. Thank you for the insight and motivation brotha

[@JamieBonfiglioArt]

This was a great and enlightening video. We need to see just how much work goes into catching a 2- minute shot in an edited video. This was perfect

[@perspectivefilms7342]

youtube recommended me this. i love cinematography breakdowns so i watched all. nice work!

[@madebyplexmedia3430]

Just roll with it 🎥. Definitely could have watched a lot more of this. So much information, easily laid out

[@MARLEYSKE]

Appreciate the value once again through all these years bro. That 40+ minutes felt like 10. Don’t stop my boy!

[@taylorstanden]

Just roll with it 🎥 Thank you for the great video! That garage shot was 100% with the sketch. 👌

[@Behnam_Moghaddam]

thank you for boiling all the shots down for us. awesome shots . i usually do not watch such long videos but when it "takes you in" one just got to roll with it 🎥 :) very informative and motivating 🙏

[@freddthedemigodd2860]

Just Roll With It 🎥! The tunnel shot was really dope and the room shoot with the silhouette and the blue light in the background was awesome too!

[@damianseals]

When I tapped on this video I had no intention of watching the whole thing, I was like “whoa that’s long” but then I ended up watching it anyway and quite enjoyed it

[@BourbonSauced]

Great long form content to explain how you get "the shot". Man, even just setting up for a podcast is a pain with basic cameras without lights. We are about to dive into the lighting aspect soon and so your content is great for learning what to do and also your lessons learned to help keep the learning curve shallow for everyone. Appreciation goes to you! Stay Blessed.

[@jimhestermanphotography]

great as always man. Been watching you for like 8 years or so. Yeah... what we do is problem solving most of the time. Then a portion of that time is creating art with the problems we solved.

[@Ataichang_]

Toughhhh!!! 🔥🔥 Understanding how much work goes into making these videos. You going above and beyond is much appreciated man.

[@Panther-]

Appreciate all your efforts bro started following at the start of my journey and becoming more experienced I see more value and understand what u are saying a lot more now

[@_echill.jr_]

Just roll with it! I could watch another full hour of this. Your work is crazy inspiring and we love to see it!

[@a-framesurfmedia]

Yeah man… can watch a 2 hours behind the scenes with you presenting….thx for all the inspiration man. You are a machine.

[@kingofbadgaming]

Just roll with it🎥 The scene in front of the store was perfect. I've never cared for greenish tint in videos but that scene changed my mind.

[@ShotByCurt]

Definitely gonna apply the right side grip! Dope BTS breakdown

[@kevinjsmithii]

I have a gaffing job at @10am & considering how we’re gonna be working with multiple lights, your vid reminds me that less can really be more. - Especially for intense scenes. JUST ROLL WITH IT 🎥 & my fav shot is hard to pick between the green & red one at 41:00 & the garage one with the lazy Suzan 🔥

[@ag9973]

I made it to the end … loved this and needed this inspo for my upcoming project. Thanks YC 🙏🏾

[@andrewcapon4235]

Bro I'm loving these BTS so much. Hearing your thinking, seeing the creative process, seeing what gear you're using and where you're putting them, this is so good to help me learn. Appreciate you brother

[@jervonbrown5282]

Just roll with it 📷 I really appreciate videos like this. It was long, but worth it Been watching your for a year or 2 and I love the progress you've made over time. I wanna get a camera and you are definitely one of the people I look up when I wanna learn something new

[@CAMphotography_]

New to your channel as of past couple weeks. Photographer thinking about dipping a toe into videography and cinematography. Thanks for the knowledge all your videos are dope!