How to, Basic Interview Lighting | Amaran F22c - Pro Vlog 65

[@PDMokry]

How often do you get hired as a one man band?

[@kmalfred]

I work for an architecture firm as their media production specialist and I am 100% a one man band. Challenging at times for sure.

[@PNWMOTION]

All the time and its gets lonely

[@Pachiscruz2]

Always

[@PDMokry]

@@PNWMOTION So true!

[@PDMokry]

@@Pachiscruz2 Seems to be the case for most of us!

[@12yfilms]

I really appreciate how you show everyone that there's more than one way to light a project. Almost every video has a different technique. It's awesome that you're willing to take risks to get the right lighting every time. Thank you, as always, for sharing!

[@PDMokry]

I appreciate it! I am in very good position after buying so many lights and gear. Now I can get creative with what I have. Thank you for supporting the channel from the start!

[@scotey]

Never knew the Sidus app had a light meter. That's a win!

[@PDMokry]

I missed that too and then got that big AhHa moment.

[@JulioBHJ]

I'm always amazed at how good a simple F22C can look, and it's so simple especially for a one-man-band shoot.

[@Pachiscruz2]

10:12 nailed it 👍🏻 Thank you so much for your content!!

[@PDMokry]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the frames!

[@Nehrupry]

Appreciate how you decide to choose background. It has always been my problem for interviewing people.

[@PDMokry]

That can be so tough! I always feel like I miss things.

[@nicolaswojdacki6277]

Thanks for showing us the F22c as an interview keylight. I was hoping to try one out but was worried about the limited size and output. How would you say it performs on your shoots?

[@PDMokry]

If you are not fighting windows it does great!

[@stevefogden]

Love your channel, appreciate the education. Where to get a false-color LUT?

[@PDMokry]

Glad you enjoy the channel. Just look up Atomos False color lut

[@amarancreators]

NIce shots, well done!

[@PDMokry]

Thanks so much! The F22c is great for these types of shoots!

[@amarancreators]

@@PDMokry Definitely, you proved that!

[@richarddzisiewski7197]

I do a lot of one man band work and over the years have got to know what i do and don't need. I found that once you've got that sorted then usually it all flows....most of the time!!

[@PDMokry]

I wish I had the same kit for all my gigs. I get bored and change things up constantly. But I am getting better at predicting things I need.

[@nelsonhayes4]

I’m learning a lot from your videos, especially about matching the color temperature on your lights. How do you set white balance in your cameras?

[@ErisedMediaCo]

Great video man! Thanks for sharing.

[@Deatarus51]

I came looking for info on the F22C, and loved the whole vlog. Had no idea my phone was a light meter,. Instant sub brother. I'm also a 1 man band half the time.

[@FilmedByHendrix]

Nice and simple. Love it

[@PDMokry]

Thank you! Sometimes it just works!

[@leadfootgarage]

Agency work is a thing of the past where I'm from. All of the agencies here now have their own production teams. Gone are the days of agencies just providing creative.

[@PDMokry]

What area are you located in?

[@leadfootgarage]

@@PDMokry Midwest. Smaller city of around 250,000

[@FadjarKumara]

Great video, so I know there is a lightmeter in Sideus, thanks for the info. What is your white balance on your camera?

[@PDMokry]

I custom white balance each camera.

[@JesseEdgar]

Very informative video. I'm starting to get more into videography coming from photography and your videos are very helpful. I actually like in Oklahoma. I live like 10 min from that hotel. Kinda surprised me when I saw it. :)

[@johnstewart3391]

Great video!

[@PDMokry]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JAPAN-BLACK]

Very informative video. I'm considering this exact lighting setup!! How are you finding it?

[@Loftikaz]

nice work! I get to work a lot as one man band for dentists exclusively now, I'm editing one now lol I used to do music videos but since covid the artists can't afford them anymore, but It's keeping me so busy I have no time anymore for anything else. good point with the truck! or you can put a sign on your van that says Sewer Inspector or Fresh Fish. no one will break into those lol

[@PDMokry]

That's awesome! It is crazy that dentists can keep us busy. Big shift from music videos. Pooper Scooper it is!

[@Milkybar882]

How are you using the light. I got the c and had to send it back because of the fan noise

[@nkmohamed]

I one man band all the time, I'm literally a jane of all trades ha. Once in a while I can bring on others, but the budgets in my area are getting tighter and tighter.

[@PDMokry]

I feel you! Great to see a Jane getting it done!

[@jessfilmdiaries]

I'm debating between the X & C. Do you find yourself using rgb or are you usually using the bi color range? Seems like most people use these at 5600 or 2700

[@creativegreatsvisuals]

so with the amaran f22c u can use the light meter app in sydius link ?

[@PDMokry]

The light meter is not tied to the units. So you can use it with any light.

[@creativegreatsvisuals]

@@PDMokry any aputure lights ? Or any lights ?

[@PDMokry]

@@creativegreatsvisuals The Sidus Link app is free and you can measure whatever you want with it.

[@creativegreatsvisuals]

how does it compare to an actual light meter ?

[@buddyfx7026]

You in Tulsa or OKC when doing this? We need to link! :)

[@PDMokry]

That would b great!

[@KaptureMotion]

You are in Tulsa OK won’t share exactly where but I def know where you at

[@versatilevic]

It's funny that you said that because I realize exactly where he was, too

[@PDMokry]

Rolled up on an active police search for a shooter. . .

[@KaptureMotion]

@@PDMokry well when you ready to collab on something my sister is over the Tulsa riot there let’s work def can collab. I’m based in Fort Worth

[@KaptureMotion]

@@versatileviclol I called my wife and was like hmmmmm isn’t this our hotel we stay at all the time lol

[@DynastyPlaybooks]

Small world, we lived in Tulsa way back in the mid 80's when my parents attended Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa off of W. Kenosha St. in Broken Arrow.

[@Cinegavo]

Do you use your personal phone when controlling the fixtures or do you have a dedicated device?

[@PDMokry]

A lot of the time I use an iPad. But a phone works too.

[@brendamzambrano9776]

have you ever dealt with a break-in into your van?

[@areeltrip]

Man! I only take solo jobs, haven’t worked with a team yet on set.

[@PDMokry]

Both have their advantages.

[@jpemile]

I am curious how many people actually use the HSI mode of their F22c.

[@pdboudreau]

I'm also curious about this. Every BTS I see with the F22C seems to be in CCT mode.

[@PDMokry]

So I have used it in HSI a few times. The price difference is not much and output is similar too.

[@jpemile]

@@PDMokry I mean the question was not really for you cause obviously you work as a gaffer so it only makes sense that you get more diverse opportunities than most people. But yeah, I just don't get why 99% of people get the C instead of the X.

[@pdboudreau]

@@jpemile I'd get the C just to have the G/M shift adjustment. Too bad they don't make a lower cost version of these as CCT with G/M. I agree with @PDMokry it's only $200 more for the added flexibility and adjustably as the LEDs age.

[@jpemile]

@@pdboudreau sure

[@espoirelikia8956]

Nice video. What app are you using for the light meter?

[@PDMokry]

It is all done with the free Sidus Link App from Aputure.

[@espoirelikia8956]

@@PDMokry okay thanks

[@BarefootMediaTV]

what are your light stands? its hard to find a decent light stand that isnt a c-stand

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

I don't know what Piotr uses, but I got a used Matthews B387487 light stand (spreader stand) for $35 at my local used camera store. The stand itself weigs around 7 pounds (so much lighter than a C Stand) and has a claimed capacity of 20 pounds. I also picked up a couple of Impact LS-96HABI that are pretty good, and again, bought them used for about $35 each. You might also look into the Kupo Classic Stand, which has a claimed capacity of 22 pounds and weighs under 6 pounds. I am sure there are others.

[@misterbusiness3964]

Curious too! What light stands and arms did you choose to travel with? Quality content! Thank you

[@PDMokry]

So these are Matthews Medium Duty Stands. They have a few options for size. But they are way better and cheaper than c stands.

[@mcdicky]

Look like you are staying in Holiday inn 😅

[@PDMokry]

Low budget productions!

[@mcdicky]

@@PDMokry Nah, low budget but high quality.

[@thekp503]

nice...

[@PDMokry]

Thanks

[@sammorganmoore]

40in backlight arm. Sticking out dangerous :(

[@PDMokry]

Nobody is allowed in that area and it was a controlled environment. It is tornado season, that could be dangerous too.

[@sammorganmoore]

@@PDMokry For sure its a quiet place. But setting the stand 12in higher and tilting the arm down will deliver the fixture to the same spot with no bar pointing out the back. A habit maybe worth developing. Its amazing how some folk have a habit of climbing through 'banned' areas!

[@ROBERTPOKONSKI]

Great videos But I would be careful when choice my backgrornd as I mention in your last video high school I myself as a 1 man band would have use the dental chair as a background!

[@PDMokry]

Thanks for the feedback! I like that idea, but it would be tuff to place them without the walls being an issue. If I went tighter, It could have worked! Thanks for watching!

[@Jayd_O]

which lightstand are those? Is it a good alternative to Cstand especially for the hair light purpose?