How to get Perfect Rembrandt Lighting: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@martinwerge9245]

The simplest, correct demonstration of Rembrandt Lighting I have seen anywhere on KZbin or anywhere else! Bravo 👏

[@GavinHoey]

Thank you 👍

[@NarutoUzumaki10.10]

I totally agree!

[@orsolyafarkas]

Exactly!

[@MD-cu6wq]

Gavin Hoey, Daniel Norton, Mark Wallace, Sean Tucker - all time favourites! (In no particular order!) thanks for your work!

[@stephenmatthews5437]

Gavin Hoey top man, try also adding Tim Kelly to your list

[@Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle]

Excellent. Really appreciate Beth engaging fully and not looking bored as models do in so many instructional films. Makes a huge difference.

[@GavinHoey]

Beth and I have worked on many Adorama TV videos so she knows the drill. Plus I do a hilarious stand up comedy routine, the effect of which you can see at 4:04 😁

[@aussiegoosebumps]

Thanks Gavin, a great lesson to get perfect Rembrant Lighting. 40yrs ago I learnt this from NYI by correspondence learning. Also, how to place the shadow under the nose when doing this type of Lighting. When the main light is correctly placed, this shadow will travel diagonally from the bottom of the nose to the outer edge of the lips. You have done this without saying it. That's the way I was taught. Thanks again.

[@vladimirm8935]

What a hell of a teacher! Always informative! I could even watch his "how to switch your camera on/off", and again will find something to step me up! Thanks G

[@anhhien9161]

Indeed ^^

[@CraigToddOfficial]

I know this one... I think it's the On and Off button but I could be wrong.. Must admit though I like his teaching style!

[@ericsensible2351]

I never unstood Rembrandt lighting until now!, Thanks Gavin Eric, Pa USA

[@pennykent5687]

Rembrandt lighting, also known as 45, is a lighting standard. Split lighting, loop lighting, butterfly, etc., all these standards of lighting should be known as basics for all professional portraiture photographers. These are your foundations of fundimental lighting. When you light your model, you should aspire to "put people in their BEST LIGHT," -as the old saying goes. You should work to hide peoples flaws, and bring out their most flattering features. This is done through lighting and model positioning. -This may seem like a no brainier, but you'd be surprised at how often people can be poorly represented in their photos. 😲😩😝 So, I'd say, LIGHTING IS VERY IMPORTANT. Keep the flaws in the shadows. Knowing these basics separates the pros from the amateurs. And your work WILL reflect that. Tip: It's often fun to watch old Hollywood movies. These guys were masters at lighting, and it's just fun to call out the lighting name when you see it. Also, once you have your lighting standards down pat, you can start playing around with lighting ratios. Happy shooting.📸🙋‍♀️

[@williambo5989]

you have any lighting names i can start with. i ll watch Mildred pierce again.

[@vernonguidry5492]

One of the best illustrations of a photographic method I have seen. Hoey's movement of the modeling light to demonstrate how the lighting effect changed made the point directly and instantly. Well done.

[@ioio7470]

Show dont tell

[@mfreeman313]

Nicely done. There was one short side shot at 8:51 he goes out on that really tells you _why_ people like Rembrandt lighting. Just gorgeous. It's also valuable to say it doesn't always come off, and it's super valuable to say turn the room lights off or down. Lots of people learning lighting don't realize that on their own and struggle until they do.

[@andresmoragomez]

Perfect for my drawing classes

[@hermannschmidt9788]

The only YT teacher where it is unnecessary to increase the playback speed 😃

[@AlergicToSnow]

Gavin is the Best. Yet another practical topic that nobody else covers

[@klausnielsen7111]

So fantastic to see that you don't need to use a fancy studio to take fantastic pictures... Just ad a heater and a leaf blower and you're set to go.... Very cool and great inspiration.

[@GavinHoey]

The heater was essential, the leaf blower less so 😉

[@bawtreerd]

Thus is the best explabatiin and demonstration of what ca be done with Renbrandt lighting

[@supersonico9364]

The rim of light on her left cheek makes it look 3D and overall pretty cool 👍 4:06 5:51

[@basselzaki]

My favorite instructor

[@Muhammadfathi1]

You are the most genius photographer I've ever seen. You give me a lot of joy whenever I watch any of your fantastic tutorials. Thank you so much ang God bless you.

[@Muhammadfathi1]

and God bless you.

[@neidermyer]

Another great and easy to follow lighting tutorial. I like how you explain it but then tell your viewers not to worry about fail. I think that's what scares most new photographers the most. They don't realize it's all about the art of the shot and being creative, not perfection.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Eric. It sounds like we're on the same page regarding the "rules" of photography.

[@Narsuitus]

Thanks for an excellent video. I understood Rembrandt lighting but before your video, I did not understand loop lighting.

[@RickLincoln]

If I were not a photographer, I'd still watch Gavin's videos. Cheerful, educational and focused on the viewer, not the educator. So well done!

[@jesusdavidphotography]

What a masterclass, sir!

[@TheFede65]

I’m passionate about Rembrandt lighting and this is a very clear demonstration. Thank you very much Gavin

[@TheTawong68]

Thank you for simplifying how to define what Rembrandt lighting is!

[@rockxie6710]

I will try Rembrandt. Thanks Gavin.

[@simonademichelis1263]

Great video - really good to see how the height of the light affects the triangle length - you don't often see that explained in videos. Love your style! Thanks Gavin.

[@Photoshopuzr]

Nobody does like Gavin. Excellent. Big thanks.

[@DhruboNil]

Thanks Gavin. Since the beginning of my career you are still my favorite!

[@Guresha1]

Thanks Mr. GAVIN

[@yahshawnel]

Thanks, Gavin, you explain well.

[@discoveryself3282]

Love this guy's every lecture👍

[@jpdj2715]

Gavin, I have to tease you a bit. Look up "Rembrandt van Rijn" (e.g. Google. 1606-1675) and look how many of the Dutch Golden Age painter's portraits actually have Rembrandt light. Rembrandt used it sparingly. It is also interesting to see how painters before Rembrandt already worked the concept (called chiaroscuro - light and dark, but Rembrandt IMO was the first to really turn "low key", contrasty, moody.) Leonardo da Vinci, El Greco (the flame-lit portraits), Caravaggio, Frans Hals and Velázquez all had at least a couple portraits that remind us of "Rembrandt light". The term was coined in 1915 by Cecil DeMille when financier Goldwyn critiqued his work as not going to make money because of the moody lighting. DeMille: but this is Rembrandt light. Goldwyn: oh, then people will be prepared to pay twice the price. Now tell that to Daniel Norton who is always joking about reasons to ask more money for his work.

[@GavinHoey]

Allow me to tease back... Watch the video again and tell me the number of times I say the words "Dutch painter". As for Daniel, there's truth in that humour for sure 😉

[@jpdj2715]

@@GavinHoey What a naught y reply. I gave you another view in the statistics, though, as a way to contribute to your success.

[@GavinHoey]

@@jpdj2715 Thank you. Every view counts 😁

[@killerdove123]

So, it won't work on Lord Voldemort

[@ruriksantander6727]

🤣🤣

[@yogibses]

Your illustrations always fascinate me Gavin. Thanks

[@TobyHook1]

Spot on Gavin.

[@daviddeacon4258]

Using and moving the modeling light to demonstrate helped a lot. Could immediately see where exactly in my setup I was getting loop lighting instead of Rembrandt, thank you!

[@elboogie2324]

Gavin is the best. Period.

[@leondelsur]

You are da man, a REAL LIGHT MASTER, a LIGHT JEDI!

[@4n6design]

Amazing how good your tutorials are. They are informative and commercial ready. Arty!

[@joeyc923]

Gavin that was terrific!! Adorama TV (you especially) is reason that I buy ALL of my lights from Adorama - seven Flashpoints and counting! You’ve helped me get so much better with lighting over the years, thank you!

[@jjgomez842]

I enjoyed this video very much. The information is presented easy to grasp and understand. Well done Mr. Hoey.

[@Black_Jesus3005]

This is amazing! Can’t wait to get some lights to try this out

[@Znine_Z9]

Amazing and enlightening as always! Cheers Gavin, happy New Year!!

[@janlasalle8845]

Great going over the basics, I love you Gavin Hoey,,,you are one of the best! I hope you come to NYC again sometime.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Jan. I've been to NYC a few times over the past few years and always love it. Hopefully I'll be back before too long 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇲

[@stevecraig9384]

Great explanation and demonstration.

[@phlotographer]

Have read a few of the comments. However, Split lighting is normally done at a lower level of light and also provides light in the shadow side eye. The intonation almost makes "loop/modified butterfly" seem to be something inferior. However, unlike Rembrandt lighting which is almost impossible to create without a modelling light, it is relatively easy to create modified butterfly using no modelling light which is generally available with small electronic flashes. A couple of other things noticeable particularly the first time at the area of 5:25 when turning the subjects face toward the right (photographers left) is the facial view is well past a correct 2/3 view and thus the subjects nose becomes elongated and not exactly attractive. With this subject, it is very noticeable and not a facial view that a subject later would appreciate. Also, without direction, the subject makes use of hands that sometimes show the palms which don't show hands to their best. Ideally, the hand closest to the camera is known as the "show hand". This subject does generally show the edge of the hand but non models likely will more often show the back of the hand which is just marginally better than the palm and generally should be avoided. Now of course this was a tutorial related to Rembrandt lighting but the position of the model is square to the camera which is not ideal whereas a body position of either turned to the left or right of the camera in a 2/3 body position provides a nicer look to the subjects body. HTH

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for your comment and I'm sorry this video wasn't to your personal taste.

[@phlotographer]

@@GavinHoey No, Gavin, personal taste is not the reason I posted. I just wanted to offer information that would be of assistance to either current or aspiring people photographers to have information that would be useful in their photographic work.

[@hansvandenberg7984]

Hi Gavin, would love to see a session on lighting setups for light groups, like 5 or more people in a studio and outdoors. love your work i follow and watch every video you make thank you.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Hans. Next time we get the all Adorama TV presenters together we should totally make that video 😁

[@phynx2006]

The great Gavin strikes again 👑

[@patrickgrenier3113]

Wow looks so easy. Will try. Thanks

[@ceasarmercado6759]

Very simple yet effective way of teaching,, Thank you.. you serve as an inspiration for beginning photographers

[@TheSkyenet]

Spot on...Thanks Gavin

[@sandraibrahimbawuro9677]

Thank you. This was educative to me

[@josephchan4198]

Great instruction. Love the videos you made. Great for small business or trade show.

[@CrisostomoIbarra1989]

The BEST!

[@Amine-Saadani]

Thank you for presentation 😊❤

[@turps63]

Superb Gavin.

[@dennismartineau9147]

Excellent tutorial! Well done. Thank you.

[@wingsofviolin]

you have made it so simple, really thank you :)

[@patricknehls9087]

Thanks Gavin. I do enjoy your style of presenting.

[@mirandavandenberk786]

I learn so much from you, thank you so much

[@ldouglass6]

Very helpful as always. Thank you

[@dawin6710]

Very good video. Even I who don't sod about photography take away something useful from it. Thanks

[@norbertbenz7314]

Hallo Gavin, another great tutorial from you, thanks for that. There are a lot of great photographer out there but either they’re speaking to fast or they’re mumbling. I’m german and I’ve never been in the U.K. nor U.S, so english is an foreign language form me. I like your style and your pronunciation is always understandable. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you very much for your work and all the best for you.

[@daykz69]

Simple and informative as ever...brilliant

[@franciskwok3515]

Great lesson.

[@EdwardKilner]

As usual, well done. Clear, short, nice development of theme.

[@moza260]

with continuous lighting, its easier to learn, great explanation.

[@photonsonpixels]

Thank you for inspiring confidence on us beginners on portraiture, David.

[@Titanic8436]

The teacher and this video was amazing!! I've watched a lot of videos and he was concise, to the point and humorous as well. Loved it!! and I understand this lighting technique now!! LOL

[@alessiocappelli8651]

Thank you Gavin, you're always the best! You should be the Queen's official photographer!

[@wethingtonphoto]

Alessio Cappelli for the next two generations of Queens!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Alessio. I photographed the Queen some years back. Sounds amazing, right? Well no, she was driving home and I just happen to be there with a camera 🙄

[@alessiocappelli8651]

@@GavinHoey Ha ha ha.. funny as usual! Ok don't mind, you deserve a better subject indeed ;-)

[@ericfelport]

Looking forward to your videos, please keep on making them to teach us

[@drew5604]

Great video! Im trying to get into Fine Art photography. I like to replicate the lighting exactly from other photographers first go and then make it my own after I've mastered it, but I can't get the hard shadows with the sharpness I want when using soft boxes to get that Renaissance look.

[@Sabbra]

Hey Gavin, could yyou do a compilation of some most used lights? Rembrandt, loop, butterfly?

[@georgetoma2629]

Sabbra Cadabra Please do that. Great work btw 👌🏻

[@markhuff5289]

Adorama have just done a video covering that kzbin.info/www/bejne/d36vkGd6hKerftU

[@bobbie2150]

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[@jeffbelets751]

Nicely done

[@hefnimah]

Gavin, you’re the best photography instructor ever, your tutorials are like magic pills of information. Thank you

[@samanthasmith7815]

Thank you, that made so much more sense than alot of other explanations i have seen

[@dr4gon743]

fantastic! thanks for sharing.

[@WorldofPaintings]

Thanks Gavin, This video shows that "Learning must never stop". I got my basics right.

[@possbruce]

Thanks Gavin. Your tutorials are always clear and very easy to follow.

[@jacquelinevandervalk7182]

I always enjoy your video's!

[@BaldurThorgilsson]

Yet another extremely interesting thing covered by Gavin. Thank you so much!

[@MaximShelkov]

Thank you for this video

[@andriejusradcenko2895]

Wonderful ❤

[@teleking58]

Well, someone had to do it. My favourite part was the leaf blower hair fan though. Well done Gavin and team! You should probably expect a text from Mr. Miranda sometime soon.

[@jmlivingston]

I caught that leaf blower too, and my first thought was "I need one of those"!

[@johnhjic2]

Nice little video Gavin

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

Great video gavin

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Greate video, awesome pictures.

[@karthickkarthi9766]

Thank-you sir

[@user-id9ji9mt5w]

Thank you Gavin! Your lessons are incredible, amazing and the results look pretty good!

[@paulbell9957]

Terrific video Gavin with beautiful results as always 👍👍😊

[@paulkorchok6567]

Gavin Hoey? Immediate like, confirmed by actually watching Rembrandt + Ryobi for the win

[@wethingtonphoto]

Gaven Hoey!! One of my favorites!! I do all my portraits in my basement. I always think about you when I say I'm limited with my space.

[@photobrit5660]

Always a joy to watch and learn, Happy New Year 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@alexsimon443]

Thanks you 🥰 Im on my way to learn using my studio and learn different lightings. This it's an awesome video!

[@MgTheingarPhotoMDY]

Thank you are sharing

[@mohamedmorshed6233]

amazing video

[@bruceprichard2996]

Well done Gavin, as always educational and enjoyable

[@pranavsaxena664]

Fantastic!👏👏👏

[@claud9999]

Many many thanks, one of the best Adorama vids!

[@joo925]

Thank you

[@michaelhawkins1173]

Thank you for your helpful informative video just great. Beths professionalism and patience was fantastic.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Michael. These videos take far longer to film then most people realise so yes, Beth's patience was exemplary in this case 😉