How to film outside in the daylight sun | Tips for filming outdoors in sunlight | Correct exposure

[@SamHolland]

I love filming outdoors! What's your favourite tip from the video? What else helps you film in daylight? ...

[@MrGreen-ci2mm]

Idiot, put the camera and Lense you used in the description box or title. Can't stand people like you !!!

[@SamHolland]

The gear I used is listed in the description but thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥 plus, this video shows tips on how to get better results regardless of your camera

[@MrGreen-ci2mm]

@@SamHolland It shows the vlogging camera but is that the camera you used for this ?

[@SamHolland]

@@MrGreen-ci2mm yes this is the one. But I now use the Canon R6 which you’ll see in most of my most current videos. All the links are updated in these videos too but just ask if you need anything 🙏🏻

[@jwnrocks]

My favorite was having the sun behind the subject with a reflector in front. The still photography teachers of my youth told us to have the sun in front of the subject so I always tried to do that. Great instructional video!

[@kereminion6049]

2:55 "unless thats the look that you are going for". this is the mentality that made me sub to you just now.

[@SamHolland]

Thank you 🙏🏻🎥 I hope it helps

[@stylishtwinz]

i've been sitting here just binging your content, i'm learning a lot

[@SamHolland]

Hey. So pleased you’re enjoying the videos and learning 🤩🙏🏻🎥 I have done more in-depth workshops if you wanted to dive a bit deeper into everything and have all the knowledge in one place. Have a great weekend

[@VeganLinked]

I'm on number 4 in a row lol! :) 2 times speed :)

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*I find that the ND Filter is most helpful for me as I'm a solo creator and when vlogging Its a pain to have to mess with the shutter speed or the aperture, BUT ND Filters are much more simpler for me, so I'll be using those more *

[@SamHolland]

Yeh such a helpful tool. Thank you for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥

[@djflavadee]

This guy is super good I've subscribed, his learning style so good makes everything easy to understand so excited and confident about learning because I've found this channel,

[@WyvernX_]

Bro your videos are top tier, amazing and extremely helpful content 👌🏿

[@SamHolland]

Hey bro. I’m so pleased you found this helpful. I have a new video about exposure too maybe that will help 👌🏻 it’s one of my most recent ones. Thanks for watching 🎥🙏🏻

[@jonathanstocker]

This channel is such a masterpiece! Congrats man! Awesome content 👏👏

[@SamHolland]

Thanks Johnathan! 🤩🙏🏻🎥 I hope you enjoy some of my newer videos too. Thanks for watching

[@TheRealFinnigan]

dude thank you so much i have been needing these tips for so long

[@SamHolland]

So pleased it helped. I have other exposure videos if you need

[@jihoparkproduction5858]

In Germany theres no Sunlight anyway . Great video by the way

[@SamHolland]

😂 not much in UK either. Haha thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@thefakesplendorpodcast]

Sam. Excellent information! I found your channel right on time when we're going to film feature film where great majority of the scenes are taking place outdoors.

[@fscanlan11]

I like that you said to expose for the background and working on lighting your subject.

[@SamHolland]

Thanks Fritz. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥🤩

[@Franciehatescoffeeicecream]

what a legend. i absolutely love your videos.

[@SamHolland]

Thanks so much Michael 🤩🙏🏻🎥

[@davetimmins1585]

You know mate, Im not sure if its because I'm an Englishman now living in Australia and miss the fellow pommies lol or because your just awesome at what you do. But I have sat here for christ knows how long and watched loads of your videos in 1 sitting....They are perfect !!! to the point, informative and nice bit of humour . Safe to say I have liked, subscribed and hit that bell...keep up the great work matey :-) and Thank you !!!!

[@adventurecoalition3690]

Great video, explanations and examples were very helpful. Thank you for the information, appreciate

[@SamHolland]

My pleasure. Thank YOU 🎥🙏🏻

[@CONESGRAPHIX]

Very helpful.!

[@godface81]

Thanks man, Im pretty new to all this and your tips are awesome. Your explanations for each step are fantastic. cheers

[@SamHolland]

Hey. I’m so pleased the videos are helping 🤩🙏🏻🎥

[@verifiedccp]

What I use instead of a regular 5 in 1 reflectors is checkerboard reflectors , they are so sweet it's like having your light at 4300k because of the silver and golden on the same side instead of a only golden bounce or only silver bounce

[@TucsonArizona]

Thanks for the video. Great tips that I will be using!

[@SamHolland]

Hey. Thanks for watching and I’m so glad you found it useful 🙏🏻🤩🎥

[@groundbreakerexplore]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It helps me to understand how I can make good videos.

[@SamHolland]

Hi. I’m so pleased this helped you! 🤩 thanks for watching 🎥 hopefully my other videos will help too

[@DanUnplanned]

The video I’ve been looking for man! I feel like the background was blown out with my 80d when I was filming in Iceland! Interested to see this

[@SamHolland]

Well I hope this helps! Let me know if you try any of the tips 🎥

[@hakimbenchabane]

Love your videos ! I Discovered your channel tonight and i subscribed and save some of them in my playlist as reference for shooting. I hope your channel will grow very fast cause you deserve it ! Thanks Sam from France

[@SamHolland]

Thank you 🤩🙏🏻 I’m so pleased you found the videos helpful

[@peterfritzphoto]

Really useful video, Sam! Thanks, mate.

[@SamHolland]

Hi Peter. So pleased you found this video helpful. Thank you for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥

[@utunnelindia]

Thanks. All your videos are extremely helpful to me. I am new to videography and purchased a mirrorless camera( my first), i could not make out as to where to start. You have made things so much easier for a beginner.

[@SamHolland]

Hey I’m so pleased the videos have helped you. Wish you all the best! Keep learning and stay tuned 🤩🙏🏻🎥

[@paulaaraujo5258]

William explained. Thank you so much

[@baravados]

very sensible advice...thanks

[@CoachAnthonyMiller]

Very good tips, Sam. Thank you.

[@SamHolland]

Thanks Anthony and thanks for watching. I hope they help 🙏🏻🤩🎥

[@ramroc78]

Great video! 🎯

[@SamHolland]

Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥

[@Jesse_visser]

Really good video mate, learnt a lot I haven’t gotten from other channels

[@SamHolland]

Thanks James! 🤩🙏🏻 I’m so pleased it helped. Hopefully some of the other videos do also. Thanks for watching 🎥

[@none-ng4cl]

Great Tips

[@ailo4x4]

Ah! I see what I was doing wrong. I was filming myself yesterday facing into bright sunlight. I stopped the camera down with ND filters and the exposure came out fine. But I couldn't see a dang thing! I will remember to try and get the sun behind or to the side of me if possible from now on. Thanks!

[@SamHolland]

There’s no rule. You can film whichever way you like. If the sun is lower in the sky in the morning or evening, it will be less harsh and won’t hurt your eyes

[@1minutefilmtips147]

So helpful thank you my friend

[@SamHolland]

Thank YOU! Glad it helped 🤩🎥🙏🏻

[@SparksinyourEyes-Aj]

Great explanation 💖💖💖

[@Jeffswildlifeadventures]

Amazing information. I will have to watch a number of your videos many times to get some of this to sink in but really appreciate the information and knowledge you are sharing!

[@SamHolland]

Thanks. Glad you liked it. I have some new videos on exposure here which may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJi0f4Wbgtajhac

[@Jeffswildlifeadventures]

@@SamHolland I have already watched this video as I was binge-watching your videos last night! All of them are really well done and packed with great information! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@MaryamShakiba]

Thanks! First video I've watched on shooting outdoors and first time I heard the description of sunglasses for your lens so it was worth saying it!

[@SamHolland]

🤩 it really is the best analogy! Thank you for watching. I hope it helped 🙏🏻🎥

[@MaryamShakiba]

@@SamHolland yes it has helped a lot! Going to try and do some outdoor shooting now! Aiming for open shade since I have no equipment and its just me lol.

[@SamHolland]

That’s awesome. Have fun 🙏🏻🎥🤩

[@iamnyron]

Very helpful tips! Thanks Sam! New subscriber!

[@SamHolland]

Hi. So pleased this helped you. Thanks for watching and for subscribing 🤩🤩🤩🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎥🎥🎥 if there’s anything I can help with just let me know

[@baguapalm]

You nailed it 💯 %! Thanks a lot for ALL the knowledge and experience shared

[@SamHolland]

Ah thank YOU! 🤩 I hope this helped and thank you for watching and commenting 🎥🙏🏻

[@sk8mcbang]

Loved it! Thank you!

[@SamHolland]

Hey so glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🤩🎥

[@KAZAIK3D]

All tips are good

[@chani2411]

Brilliant video Sam! Thank you. I can almost certainly, definitely maybe say you're using the Lantern Softbox in this one, just watched your comparison video :)

[@SamHolland]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻 😂 oooo this one was with the parabolic large softbox. But it’s similar. I did have lights in the background and it was light outside so that was spilling through the curtains into the room. 🎥👌🏻

[@MuphovieArts]

Very good lesson. Thank you very much

[@SamHolland]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻 I hope it helps 🤩🎥

[@nikopiko777_]

beautifully explained!

[@SamHolland]

Thank you 🙏🏻 I hope it helps. Thanks for watching 🎥🤩

[@GoodMorningGamer]

Good stuff, super helpful

[@SamHolland]

So glad this helped. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@sutv6754]

Great Sam. Do you have a video on exposing VLOG. I am struggling a bit trying to get good results.

[@SamHolland]

Hi. I am working on it so stay tuned 🤩👌🏻🎥

[@sutv6754]

@@SamHolland That is good news for sure. Looking forward.;

[@eliandkate]

Oh Sam, as you know I am currently binge-watching your entire channel and I'm loving it. But I would desperately love to get you up to Scotland (when it's safe) to try and get these gorgeous results on a gardening vlog type situation. I film on my own and do the gardening and present etc, I have to contend with weather, time, urgency, only getting to do something once, not able to set up diffusers and reflectors etc because it interferes with actual gardening etc. Is there just no hope for me? :) Thanks again, I am absolutely loving this content and it's nice to hear it in such a friendly voice with a normal accent (not Hollywood) :)

[@SamHolland]

I gave you a sub! 🤩 such a nice channel easy to watch and friendly. I think you’re doing great! 👌🏻 I think the thing with this game is perseverance! Stick with it and power through. You don’t have to go crazy technical if you don’t fancy it. As long as you’re getting your point across and people can see/hear, you’re all set. Keep it up 👌🏻😀🎉🎬🎥 p.S thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@peacefulpigeon7254]

Thanks!

[@SamHolland]

Thank YOU 🙏🏻🤩🎥

[@Craneformers]

Thanks for tips! What basic and as mobile as possible set up would you recommend for filming machinery with varying distances? Particularly cranes and lifting action?

[@SeanHelmsMedia]

I’m following suit with you with the idea of filming outside but my next video is focused towards sound effects. Great job brother and hopefully you can give me some pointers when I submit mine this afternoon. Take care.

[@SamHolland]

Nice one bro. Let me know when it’s up! I’m sure it will be spot on 👌🏻 Thanks for watching and stay safe 🙏🏻🎥

[@SeanHelmsMedia]

Sam Holland it’s up brother. Please critique. I want to get better.

[@SamHolland]

Hey bud. Just watched your vid and left a comment. 🤩🙏🏻 good work man.

[@TommyChrist]

Basically the one with the reflector, coz I have one but I barely used it in the past and now I will start using it, properly :P ! Thanks for sharing this video 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@SamHolland]

Ah that’s amazing! 🤩 These affordable tools can come in handy after all. Let me know how it goes! 🎥🙏🏻 Thanks for watching

[@sasha.singer]

I love your accent.

[@scottpollock6549]

i subbed for the squentin tarantino joke XD jk, really subbed because this is super helpful, but it was funny

[@SamHolland]

😂 thank you so much! 🙏🏻 hope you enjoy some of my new videos too. Thanks for watching Scott

[@BOTG_Adventures]

What are your thoughts on Black Mist filter. Whats that cool led light you have (blue)

[@DanikyH]

Thank you!!

[@SamHolland]

Did you like this one?? 😊

[@tomkalajian429]

expose for the background: Didn't consider that before. Kindly demeanor appreciated.

[@SamHolland]

Thank you. Hope it helped 🙏🏻🤩🎥

[@juliankurwan7357]

Nice Video keep going, already use most of the tips, especially the sunglasses. Actually my camera has a really nice pair of Sunglasses (PolarPro PmcK) and my eyes mostly have non haha. And a Tip would be to shoot on a slightly overcast day so the clouds act as natural diffusers if your video idea is fine with that

[@SamHolland]

Thanks bro! 🤩 Hope you’re well 🙏🏻

[@JWS1968]

Some great old school tricks and tips here but some are only any use when you have a few helping hands to hold stuff. Taking a stand sounds like a no brainer but you'll either need a heavy C-Stand of sand bags. Or the wind will remind you why. If you're working alone remember who will be carrying all this extra stuff. That's right. YOU. If you work alone primarily there are some things you can do. You can take a look at the sky on a cloudy day before you start shooting and make a choice. Am I shooting for cloud or clear sky? Meaning do you think it will be mostly cloudy today or mostly clear. The just make sure you only shoot on one or the other but never both. When the sun goes behind cloud or when it isn't. One or the other. You'll at least have consistency then without the extra equipment. the other tip is to reframe whenever possible if the sky in the background is becoming an issue. Try not to allow the sky to fill more than say 10% of the frame. that way if it blows out completely it's no biggie. You'll find if you expose for the subject then it will still work because the difference in luminance between the subject and the earth and buildings etc are pretty similar and within the tolerance of you camera's dynamic range. It's the sky's luminance that throws you under the bus. The other thing that will catch you out is "mid-day". Do not film at mid day in the middle of the summer if you can help it. shoot much earlier or much later if you can and save yourself the hassle.

[@jeremiahbofill4572]

Had to hit the "Like" button for "Squintin Tarantino" lol

[@SamHolland]

😂 thanks! 🎥

[@Samdalabona]

Really cool video, went to follow you on instagram but the link in the description doesn't go anywhere?

[@SamHolland]

Hey bro thanks for watching 🙏🏻 ... that’s bizarre. I’ll double check that. In the meantime, search for @samhollandyoutube 👍🏻🎥

[@antg22288]

Those were some great tips - thanks Sam! I was filming interviews outside yesterday and the sun was going from ultra bright to behind thick clouds so I found it almost impossible to expose the shot. I'm relatively new to film work so still learning, I don't use any auto settings and shoot in CLOG so auto ISO isn't even available on my camera in LOG. Have you got any tips for exposing a continuous interview when the sunlight is changing so dramatically throughout the scene?

[@SamHolland]

Hey Anthony. So pleased this helped you. What camera are you using? You should still be able to control your iso. To be honest, we kind of have to do the best with what we have. Dynamic range is a big one. Try and get the exposure as best as you can do it’s not blown out at its brightest point and use diffusion where possible. If you have a high dynamic range camera, you should still be able to bring back the detail in the shadows. The Sony FX6 has an auto ISO feature which looks amazing. Super handy for this sort of thing. But if not, just try and follow this video best you can 🙏🏻 You could use a light meter

[@antg22288]

@@SamHolland thanks for the reply Sam! :-) I’m shooting with an EOS R. It only lets you do auto ISO when not filming in LOG which is annoying. I’ve always wondered if auto ISO would actually expose very well though. I’m still learning a lot to be honest! I’ll definitely get some diffusers/reflectors for next time! 👍🏼

[@emmanuelnkwocha1275]

@@antg22288 hey u can shoot completely manual even when shooting in standard profiles

[@owlbus14]

I subscribed JUST for “Squintin’” Tarantino!

[@SamHolland]

😂😂 haha thank you! 🙏🏻🎥 😎

[@scorpisces182]

Hey man, I got a question... 2:58 how would you expose for the background (sky) when i don't have a reflector/anyone else with me to hold it? So, like, totally "run & gun style" and some scenes I want to show my subject with the sky in the background and have the entire scene properly exposed? I do use ND filters, but always seems to either blow out the sky or blow out my subject. Hope that makes sense? Maybe you've already answered this and I might just have to watch this video again, but thought I'd ask 🙏🏼

[@SamHolland]

Hi. It could come down to the dynamic range ability of your camera. If you’re camera has a high dynamic range, you’ll be able to have both the highlights and the shadows exposed well. Have you got a log profile on your camera? Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥🤩

[@scorpisces182]

@@SamHolland hey, thanks for getting back! I totally forgot about the camera itself haha! I've only got the Canon M50, but I have installed C-Log on it. I watched your video a couple times, you explained it really well. I'd say my issue is probably a combination of the camera and "user error" haha. I'll def reference this video next time I take my camera out

[@SamHolland]

That’s cool. The m50 is a great little camera but yeh, you won’t get the best dynamic range from that camera, even with c log unfortunately HOWEVER. If you follow the steps in the video, you will get better results 🤩🙏🏻 also if you turn the contrast down in camera, you might have a little more luck. Hope it helps 🎥

[@YoungBlaze]

also buy C STANDS and sandbags

[@Franciehatescoffeeicecream]

question - is it ever worth taking a light out to shoot with - for example if you bring your subject into shade, would the ML60 with some reflectors and an led panel or Pocket LED light as hair light be a feasbile solution?

[@SamHolland]

Yes you can do that. It will give you a certain look. It all depends what you’re going for and if you have the money/time/equipment, and help. But yes it’s an option 🤩 thanks for watching 🎥🙏🏻

[@Franciehatescoffeeicecream]

@@SamHolland thanks sam! I was thinking of investing in both an upgraded speedlight and an upgraded video light later on when my budget allows! I have my eye on the VL150 or the SL150 Mark II and then a AD200

[@cbmtrx]

I always thought having the subject facing the sun was "good lighting"...yeah no. For one-man setups doing outdoor interviews I'm thinking about how to use an easy diffusor+stand setup so I don't have to hold it but it's also mobile...hmm.

[@dineshbanny3700]

Nyc content buddy..

[@SamHolland]

Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥

[@dineshbanny3700]

@@SamHolland love ur explanation I pls do more advanced and creative vedios and THQ for sharing ur knowledge

[@SamHolland]

Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥 will do. Plenty coming

[@DavidJonesImages]

Thanks, Great job on the video. But,(and it’s a big but) like 99.9% of online lighting tutorials, you show how to light a person standing or sitting still. In many serranoes in video the person and or camera is moving. Please do a video on lighting for movement. Best Wishes David Jones

[@schoeferfilm]

Very good Sam 👍🏻 setting lights is not my best property 😂 best cinematic greetings from a small 😉 german filmmaker 🎞 subbed to your channel 💪🏼 we both have definitely too less subscribers 😂

[@SamHolland]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻 and thanks for the sub. I hope the video helped 🎥🤩

[@dcfanforlife533]

Lmao Squinting Tarantino was a good one 😂😂😂

[@SamHolland]

😂🙏🏻

[@artofdao]

you gotta flex the muscles ;-). I learned a lot form your videos ; Thank You

[@loudinkarts1653]

What's the best video light to use outside against the sun

[@SamHolland]

Hi. Something with high output to compete against the sun and maybe bi-colour so you can match the Kelvin temperature of the natural light. Hope this helps 🙏🏻🎥

[@mr_topdollar2206]

How do you expose for the background?

[@SamHolland]

Hi. Basically make sure your background isn’t over exposed or under exposed (too bright or too dark) a monitor can help you see the exposure. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🤩🎥

[@kereminion6049]

I just bought sony zv e10 with sony 50mm f1.8 lens and I am going to take acoustic music videos of my extremely talented gf who has been using mobile phone with no proper lighting up until this point. Wish me luck.

[@BradleyTVOfficial]

Big fan of squintin terantino

[@SamHolland]

😂 thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥

[@karmapolice3335]

someone please help i want the sun to directly lit my actors il use an opal diffusion..bcz i have a wall behind actors nd it makes interesting shadow pattern, or if i backlit my sub with sun no more shadows on the wall can i put a artificial light to get shadows on wall will that screw up lighting continuity like ppl think they are backlit where are shadows coming from on the wall ?

[@aitybernardphotography1364]

Where are u based? Do u shoot music videos? I wanna learn

[@SamHolland]

Hi Aity. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻 I’m based in the Midlands UK. I am starting to do 1-1 sessions over video calls. Let me know if it’s something you’d like to discuss. If so, drop me a message on my Instagram page @samhollandyoutube Thank you 🤩🎥

[@aitybernardphotography1364]

@@SamHolland ook

[@peasantfarmer3030]

When you said to use a diffuser, do you mean with the sun in front of the subject, rather than behind?

[@stevenkralovec]

Yeah, the diffusion would go in between the subject and the sun.

[@studiohiwaga]

K&F has good cheap ND Filters!

[@ignazioghiani3556]

grazie del tuo aiuto

[@IntrovertFilmmaker]

Im subscribing for Squintin Tarantino 👍

[@SamHolland]

😂😂😂 thank you! 🙏🏻🎥

[@ebqren]

tarantino got me to subscibe lol

[@SamHolland]

😂😂😂 nice one. I always stilll say that now to this day! Thanks for watching and for subscribing. I hope my videos bring you some value 🙏🏻🎥

[@josephmullen3254]

Hi I am filming out door in the sunshine, but the blue sky or clouds ⛅ are hazey how can I correct this, I have different hd studios like pinnacle 14 which I found the best for filming 17 or 18 don't seem to be as good can anyone help me out here please thanks very much.

[@stevenkralovec]

You could try a polarizer filter.

[@jacksoepono3242]

Why shouldn’t you change shutter speed to make it faster to lower the exposure? Does shutter speed need to always stay at double the fps, it seems that making shutter speed faster lowers exposure or is it ruining the image also?

[@SamHolland]

Hi. You can do it but it changes the motion blur. Double the frame rate usually gives the most natural motion blur. 🙏🏻🎥

[@sayanbera7990]

What about moving characters?

[@SamHolland]

Believe it or not, larger crews will move with the bounce or diffusion boards! Anything for the shot right 😂 but it’s hard for people with no help so we kind of just have to make do. This video might help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJi0f4Wbgtajhac

[@brianmcquain3384]

Squintin Tarantino

[@SamHolland]

😂😂😂

[@valorous123]

Squinting Tarantino haha legend lol

[@SamHolland]

😂 I’m glad someone else also appreciates the bad humour! 😂🙏🏻

[@valorous123]

Sam Holland absolutely!!!! Good humour👏

[@SamHolland]

🙏🏻

[@adamkowalski6733]

Yeah, I actually burst into laughter way too early in the morning. My family's gonna hate me :D

[@SamHolland]

😂😂😂 sorry about that! But glad it made you laugh 🤩🙏🏻🎥

[@SansP3ur]

For me...sunglasses are ND Filters for my eyes. ... 😁... sorry ...😒

[@SamHolland]

😂😂👌🏻

[@rickpostdp]

"Squintin Tarantino" lol

[@SamHolland]

😂👏🏻

[@CineSoulFilmworks2]

"its basically like having sunglasses for your lens"

[@SlyDellian]

I think this guy used to play drums for the Beatles.

[@SamHolland]

I’m not that old 😂

[@SlyDellian]

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[@DmakProductionsTempe]

Wow you cover a lot of good topics in the video production space! We are interested what you talk about, don't stop. Anytime you are in Arizona hit us up. If you can, DM us @dmakproductions on IG and we can chat. We love what you do!

[@SamHolland]

Hi. Thank you and thanks for watching! 🙏🏻 if I come to Arizona again, I’ll never leave! 😂 🎥

[@oldperson2112]

I thought this video was filming the outdoors, not a person standing outside.

[@hauliansiamsamte3098]

Get nd filter😂😂😂

[@eduardogutierrezruvalcaba3693]

I just started to make videos, for me, it was very instructive, thank you

[@SamHolland]

I’m pleased this helped. Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥

[@binuserkaf]

Thank you!