I might have overdone it with these lights...

[@lllIlI]

"It was all for testing purposes". It's okay Gerald, that's what I tell myself too when I spend waaaay too much money on overkill equipment that I'll never use to it's full potential hahaha

[@sabinaoffroadracing8637]

Like how Gerald couldn’t say that with a straight face.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Ditto…

[@ElMeach]

Yeah, It is because Gerald is a ****ing nerd and has in us the nerdiest audience, enjoying how he spends just for the sake of watching the nerdiest lighting stuff on the internet.

[@haraldthi]

There's a certain usefullness to seeing people going over board. Type "this is how you can do it if you really want to" and then try to make at least an approximation.

[@austinburnett882]

"So," [pulls out massive color accuracy chart] "this is just for fun, for the nerds out there." This implies that watching a 24 minute video on a lighting set up with a technical breakdown of the equipment involved, doesn't automatically qualify you as a nerd. This is the perspective you have when you sit comfortably atop the nerd hierarchy.

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Good point!

[@danielcolmenares5608]

There are camera/lighting set up nerds, and then there are mired values, luminous flux, SSI comparing R9 value delta UV checking lighting nerds...

[@tombuck]

Every light on a single switch is an absolute dream scenario 🤤

[@galachiev]

It’s okay for me to turn them on separately, just give me a space where I can put all this stuff with no need to reassemble them every time

[@TacticalToolbox]

I guess this is "Gerald Overdone"

Oh man. I love that you made everything so accurate! I’m watching you on color calibrated 77 oled with audio calibrated 5.1 klipsch speakers. It cannot be more accurate than this!

[@illius85]

except for the perfect golden ratio framing of the background 🙂

[@mvvagner]

I;ll trade you your setup for my setup but I'm not going to tell you what mine is until you agree

[@benmooreman]

@@mvvagner it’s your iPhone SE?

@@mvvagner yeaaah maybe not :)

[@WilliamFaucher]

Ok serious question, should one be concerned about putting magnets that close to a camera or any other kind of electronic device?

[@andrewanyplace]

I'm a little concerned for Gerald's watch around those things

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks for another great video Gerald. As a new Canadian KZbinr, your channel has been amongst the best in helping me set up my channel, including setting my Studio which I’m in the middle of doing. Sound treatment foam going up later today!

[@expressivelyjoho]

you are outstanding. i see so many pros with extreme shortcuts and couldn't care less attitude about their shots, light and workflow but then i come here and i'm recharged and inspired!

[@PaulBradfordTech]

"It doesn't matter how you feel, my color is PERFECT" had me dying 😂

[@ScottBalkum]

I’m glad someone else shares my fanatical passion for lighting. I spend so much time tweaking everything to solve every little problem. My latest passion is lighting 3 different sets with minimal physical changes to lights. Aputure and SidusLink make all of this happen and its incredible!

[@noheadlights]

I have not much interest in your lighting but I could listen to you nerding off for hours! One can really tell how important this is for you... I love it!

[@bhgemini]

Love this and much easier than my set up. I was able to get a some smart plugs and found studio mode lights that I can set/forget and use "OK Google. Turn on Studio" to turn on all the lights. Being able to say that command on the way to a stream/meeting has made my life so much easier.

[@shammyh]

Never stop striving for excellence!! That's what makes your channel so unique and insightful...

[@FabioPansera]

Every so often I think I'm weird for finding these things so interesting while everybody makes fun of me or suffers my monologues about the latest and greatest videography fact I found out about. Then I see the KZbin notification, I click on it and understand that I probably am a bit of an odd duck, but I'm not alone. Thanks, Gerald, and thanks, commentators! We might look odd in somebody else's eyes, but boy do we love what we do! Keep getting technical, keep being a videography nerd, and keep inspiring us to get better! For what we are is just a big weird family of videographers! Great video!

[@simonRt]

"Doesn't matter how you feel. My color is... Perfect!" - this line was pure gold. I really enjoy this style of delivery. Keep it up!

[@LeeZavitz]

Having the presets is clutch. I use this feature on shoots all the time.

[@Redjkeee]

The amount of commitment is enormous! Really enjoyed your setup!

[@Mike0193Azul]

Always learn so much from all your testing💚

[@TransplantHelper]

I liked before better 😂 the differences are very slight and you know that. For me this is good news because it reminds me that although none of us have your setup we can achieve comparable result. I’ll keep using my falcon eyes lights and live through you.

[@AlejandroSuntay]

Love this more conversational style of video. Love hearing the reasoning behind your changes in studio. Excellent vid!

[@UXXV]

You are the GOAT Gerald! Thank you for all the help you give us!

[@heinzbeinz]

how bright are those lights at 100% in fan mode? Are planes landing in the backyard then? I bought the amaran p60c and 100d because of your channel and I really like the app also.

[@sloop24]

Loved the excitement you have about all this stuff. Also I think you would really love home assistant. It allows you to control multiple things from one app and also set up automations. You could set it up to turn the studio lights on when you arrive or off when you leave. And be able to see if they are on remotely. Great video!

[@MarcTaraz]

Love this video Gerald. You absolutely have the most accurate dialed in color. Love hearing your thoughts and process setting things up. We all love your content

[@MarshallCant]

Just realized as I watched this that I can't think of a single Gerald Undone video that I haven't enjoyed (over many years now). So, once again, awesome job. Thanks.

[@geraldundone]

Made my day! Cheers!

[@GoodbyeGarage]

Same here! What camera settings did you use during the testing of the lights?

[@keithj9165]

That’s awesome, when you don’t talk, I only hear my tinnitus!

[@thomasfransson]

Thank you! In the middle of re-planning my studio lights so this was a perfect boost and inspiration.

[@jimbo4723]

Seriously, you have finally come undone! The magnets section was comedy gold. Thanks for another great video.

[@Chipt1982]

Your attention to detail always amazes me. You inspire us all to continue to strive for excellence! Keep it up man!

[@KyleWattsTV]

I literally have the same magnets for my amaran t4c light tubes! They work great. I found that they work great on steel c stands as well for set lighting, no need for cardellini clamps

[@PerfectlyNormalHumans]

Awesome video and great timing as we're planning on redoing our studio lighting in the new year. One thing I figured out re: studio mode is if you buy some wifi plugs off amazon (the kind that plug into a socket and then you plug the light into the wifi plug and you can switch it using any home automation app) then if the power goes out and comes back on the wifi plugs will default to off. Then you can run your lights in studio mode without worrying. Also I have the wifi plugs set to a voice command so I can turn on the studio lights from anywhere in the room even while my hands are busy setting stuff up.

[@DieselandIron]

I always feel like I have a decent setup until I watch one of your videos. Awesome work, you show such attention to detail. Thanks for all the nerd details!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Very enlightening video. No more candles and flashlights for me .Cheers to you good sir.

[@EdwardKilner]

Lots of information on calibration and settings on lights. Love one controller which can remember all the settings. The tip on the detachable battery was the kind of practical consideration that may not be explicitly mentioned by the manufacturer or reviewers. Very thorough and well done.

[@AaronTremblay]

Still my favorite outro on KZbin

[@ArtisFX]

Great show. I agree with you regarding simplicity (device overload). Fewer mechanical movements and adjustments can aid creative machinery. Thank you.

[@davivalentefoto]

The Sidus Link app is pure power. I work as a DP in Brazil doing commercials and often I find myself with 30+ lights fully controlled over Sidus Link with my teams. It's revolutionary for all industries.

[@hml]

My VL150 actually does the opposite, when the power goes on, they don't come on, but also the remote control doesn't work until you turn them on manually.

[@storybart]

"Doesn't matter how you feel, my color is perfect" is my new favourite qoute from Gerald 😁💪

[@berndkiltz]

When you do a video and totally realize what complete nerd you are - and it puts a big smile on your face. Love it! More is More!

[@21daysHs]

I like the perfect color accuracy 💜

[@billkastanakiscom]

What a fantastic video Gerald! I was looking to automate as many things in the studio as possible, and this video came up. A small tip I do to avoid forgetting things: I have a stream deck with all the apps I need to use in order, for example 1 button opens the mic gain app, 1 button opens the Sidus link app (you can actually download the iPhone app on a mac) etc. They are in order and I just open them one by one which sets the studio to rec mode.

[@HeresMo]

I just tried to put the light dome 2 in my studio but I didn't have the space, so I reverted back to the mini. Your key light is HUGE!!!

[@peter_belanger]

I love the threaded magnets. Great idea!

[@qfoil]

Oh, I know about that outlet connected to a light switch! Alec from @TechnologyConnections has just made a video about them. And you are actually using it as intended, yay!

[@joshmcdarris]

"I might have overdone it with these lights... and the $3,600 chip board." 😂 Good stuff!

[@GrillingwithPapaJ]

One of your best videos, love it and love Aputure

[@rickbiessman6084]

Great example of how much can go on behind the scenes that make only subtle changes to the outcome, but convenience is a really important factor in creating. "Convenience" may sound like "laziness", but it’s actually more like "efficiency".

[@michaelpoczynek]

Very interesting, helpful and great info. All Aputure here as a result of you and KZbin. Thanks, Aputure! 😀

[@impatrickt]

48” is my sweet spot for a dome modifier

[@danasuechilds]

Magnets!!! (13:40) I love your enthusiasm about magnets...SOLD! I'm buying some today...I can't wait for Santa to put them in my stocking.

[@markfriday]

"Testing purposes" haha! Yeah right, Gerald!

[@Bo_Hazem]

Impressive! Do you shoot in f/1.8 or you close it down to f/2.8-4?

[@EposVox]

My little Pavotubes also have that issue not working with C-C charging, really annoying

[@VAsHachiRoku]

Do you have an videos with more details on the way you used the light meter to fix the white color of the lights? It would be really cool to see this in more detail!

[@REMY.C.]

Here's what I think about your colors: WOW. Thanks a lot for this video, it helps a lot. I lately bought some mid entry lights from Jinbei, a 300 and 60 with some modifiers, they're cool to start experimenting with filming (xt4 rig and xpro3) but the fan noise is driving me crazy. I think I'm gonna tear them up and mod the fans with "silent" PC fans.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Cool lights.... but DANG. Those magnets! Adding those to my stocking stuffer list! 😋

[@TomaszBrodecki]

I use a 100x in a similar fashion to what you said about the 100d, but after I'm done shooting and before I kill the power, I switch all my lights off in the Sidus Link app. That way even if power is cut and restored, the light will not turn on unless you want it to.

[@aliateeqTV]

Loved every moment of this! Love how much you care about every little detail, it's inspiring 🙌🏽

[@williamw]

Subjective but I think it looks a lot better with the fill light off, the light is going everywhere and lighting up the bg a lot, killing nice contrast. I'd recommend trying an Amaran f22c softened with grid over the table at angle, keeping the fill light soft and on you but off the background.

[@rbengraff]

Love the before and after stills. Although, it made me chuckle as I imagined you saying "and the color is so perfect that I no longer wear my grey laces for color balancing in post. On the other hand, I did need to sell my watch to buy it". Kidding of course. Thanks for another great video G!

[@AMBrasov]

Really useful info that you won't find in the product description or in reviews left by people on one product or other and presented in a very objective way! Big👍🏻

[@ScottJWaldron]

Those 1/4th 3/8ths magnets do look useful! Great job on the lighting setup.

[@filmstudiojapan]

Good video. Lights are low on my priorities at the moment, but always in the back of my mind. Using a BenQ your color indeed looks very accurate and natural.

[@ioncladstudio2688]

agreed.. much more cinematic.. more complex.. and also.. yeah.. that softbox is the size of a window! hehe. One thing I did once.. is hang a silver christmas ornament near a light.. it creates a very bright spot.. that adds to the eye catch.. and it doesn't add any light to the scene. BTW.. your combo of subtle humor and real tech deep diving.. you are one of my faves for sure... really enjoy your content.. thanks thanks thanks! :)

[@LukeAntunes]

My inner gear nerd is absolutely loving this video! Thank you!

[@mannot]

Nice video Gerald! For your use those Amaran tubes are an upgrade for sure. I think a huge disadvantage is how ugly they look if you want to use them in the shot with the battery attached. That's why I went with the Pavo tubes...

[@rezik2]

I've noticed that in the comparison "Before and After", the after removes the watch on your wrist :)

[@ivanyang2022]

i also think the lighting is much better. it has the painting feeling now. good job

[@WayneThePoet]

Do you remember recovering old video tapes? We would end up with a box of beta tapes after a while, that editors would use to build segments and drop into bigger pieces, or contained spots that were out of date. You could make those work tapes “fresh” by hovering this big magnet over the top of them. Supposedly, the magnetic indicators on a tape would be pulled in one direction, in essence “erasing” everything on it and setting it to factory. We were told not to get this device near any computers, because it would mess up drives. Watching this video made me think of those days, when you put that powerful magnet on your camera and glued it to your cabinet. It made me wonder if the strength of a strong magnet, like the gadget we used on the tapes, might have some weird affect on the camera electronics, and for sure on the camera storage cards. What do you think?

[@calmthemonster]

Re Godox lighting - Buyer Beware! I had the same problem with the VL300 that many others had where it would overheat after a minute, the fans would then kick in, but the light went out... until it cooled off enough then the light came back on, fans shut off... repeat. After ONE use. Returned it to B&H and got the Aputure C300d Mark II.

[@joshinthemoment]

while i was watching this i just rebuilt my own lighting setup. thanks for the inspiration!

[@MelvinGarcia]

Dude, those magnets! Getting them right now, that’s exactly what my pavotubes need!

[@ZoranvonderHeide]

Could you tell us at what output level you put your old setup? Main light: Aputure LS 300X (xx% ?) + Light Dome II, Hair light: Godox VL 150 (xx% ?) + Light Dome Mini II . How do you match the color difference between Aputure and Godox (Kelvin value?). Could you tell us your input level settings of your Zoom F6? Have you had any problems with the Zoom F6 when your camera and the Zoom F6 are both running on power cable. Some KZbinr have mentioned this problem and suggest to run the Zoom F6 on battery instead.

[@_IanOfEarth]

Gerald Overdone Looks so clean in there! Amazing breakdown.

[@inmemoryoflieutenantkensmith]

9:30 "My colo(u)r is perfect." Love that.

[@Alberto_Seghezzi]

crazy how I was looking for magnets for my new sets of pavotube 30x and Gerald pops up with the solution!

[@neildaveyneos]

silly question - whats the difference between the c, d and x in Amaran / Aputure. what do the letters mean - i just got the Amaran 150c and was looking for a HairLight to compliment the set up. Hope you reply!

[@AMomentInTimeProductions]

Very Nice setup, i like the idea of a 1 switch turns all the lights on that is ideal, i do studio work and yes it's a pain if you have to remember which switches you turn on and them remember the camera settings and all that sooner or later one time your going to forget something and it's going to ruin your video, lol i know what that is like.. yes so great setup i love the mood you set the purple and orange and love the way the lights work for you.. Very idea and not boring at all..

[@keith2599]

That's one hell of a tea strainer you got there Gerald.... LOL...

[@extraordinary_ordinary]

The problem with the 600c Pro is that it has significantly reduced light output when compared to the 600d Pro and also the 600x. I'd rather use some +/- green gel if it was absolutely necessary (unless I need RGB). The level that you're going for colour accuracy is also really overkill. I can tell you as someone who works on set every day that most productions don't get this nit-picky; the green/magenta shift has to be super obvious for something to be done.

[@geraldundone]

That's the fun part about a static studio, you can get super picky about little details. 🤓👍

[@nowuknowthis1903]

Try using Alexa based power cubes. “Studio on” or “Alexa, mini split off”. Each module is addressable but also nested into group. “Alexa, everything on”. Every thing shut down at the end of the day if I forget.

[@GregorMima]

Cute modifier... Using for years the Octabox 190 from Elinchrom, now _that´s_ a beast lol.😅

[@Chyle69]

All lights on one switch. Such a great and simple solution.

[@scottievee330]

I am not a musician but I think I could pull off that base line in your intro just from watching Great work.

[@DigiDriftZone]

I put my studio on a couple of smart plugs, they also give me a nice report on power draw and automatically cut the power when I leave the studio building. I also taped a SwitchBot robot to my Godox ML60 lights to automate switching those on by talking to Siri, as frustratingly those lights require physically pressing a button on the back after a power cut.

[@Romafedorov]

You really sold me on these strong magnets! I might get a couple for myself..

[@Booyamakashi]

I liked the video even though im not a video creator. 100% agree on the barrier to enry and forgetting though - applies to other areas of life too.

[@C4ProductionsSD]

A real perfectionist, love it !

[@victorblondel1902]

nice one. I think I'd prefer it all without the ambient 600c/lantern but just my taste !

[@fabiofieri854]

ooooh this beautiful clean background :D

[@delux1101]

Love this, epic setup and shout out to aputure too

[@AlexKovshovik]

Even if Gerald filmed himself on iPhone 4, under fluorescent lights of the high school gym, I would still watch him!

[@ryanrootphoto]

Could you do an entire video on the adjustment process of colors per your chroma dumonde?

[@aboynamedjamil]

"MAGNETS!" fav part. Lol

[@JonasPetri]

Another easy solution to be able to turn on and off all lights together is to plug them into a power strip and use that. Not as practical as Gerald’s solution, but great if you don’t happen to have such a switch!

[@Soundwave857]

I just noticed you have a Pixel 6P. How do you like its picture processing? I preordered the Pixel 7 but was very disappointed by its insame processing, sharpening and limited controls coming from a photographers perspective.

[@motionactivated]

"Greens up over time" You mentioned this in another video I watched tonight as well. Is that over a single use? Or over a light's lifespan? Still shopping for lights, so I appreciate the tips. Thanks

[@geraldundone]

Months of use.

[@motionactivated]

@@geraldundone thank you... and thank you for the QUICK reply on an 'old' video. :) Greg work in your collection btw. Just found ya

[@DucatiKozak]

Is the magnet a problem with data recording on that camera? 😭

[@beccamitchell05]

What stands do you use in your studio? I need to upgrade from the impact 8 foots and am between c stands and boom arm stands?