How to Light Real Estate & Interior Design Videos! | BTS with Aputure 300d

[@mofeephraimkoloh8588]

Dude you have no idea how hard it is to find a video like this on youtube, thank you for making this content. I really mean it I have a question, i have a 65cm lantern softbox, do you think that would work to give a pleasing light for real estate videos?. A speedy response would be greatly appreciated🙏

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Try it out where you live and see what you think! Might be a nice portable size that works well if it spreads evenly.

[@ArcMediaFilms]

Brilliant video thanks.👍

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sinanvorderbunst]

awesome video ! Really helped me. Thank you 🙏

[@kernzilla]

@8:51 that thumbs-up grin makes you look like Jason Lee hahahaa! Thanks for the content here, just sub'd.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Haha thanks 😆

[@abrown10503]

Always helpful. Thanks.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!

[@DecorTours]

Thanks for this video. So much to learn!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks! It was fun :)

[@melvinbrinson]

Is there a video similar to this but for interior photography? I want to explore adding lighting to my interior photos but don't want to use flash as I don't like the look. Thanks

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Flash will be similar just more powerful. You’re just adding light either way. So you might like a flash that can go lower power like an ad600 even though it’s bigger.

[@melvinbrinson]

@ got it thanks. Sorry it’s not always easy to explain things by typing.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

​@@melvinbrinson Have you also tried shooting with lights off? There's a lot you can do by removing light too. That's my favorite strategy lately to get a little more depth in the shots and easy consistent color.

[@melvinbrinson]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I have! I actually prefer it

[@sanxinsmdstudio6427]

Hey TB, really like your channel, very helpful. should have found you little earlier. I have been struggling with a situation that when I have to shoot from bright outside to darker interior, the camera(r6ii 24-105 f4 L) always react like crazy, I know it would be good to light the room a bit but without doing that, are their any thing I can do to avoid this? thanks alot.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

So your interior shots are too dark? Not totally sure what you meant. If so, you could try shooting at a lower shutter speed to get a brighter exposure, up the ISO or it might be worth looking into new lenses if it’s a common thing. Anything with 2.8 will be helpful or even something like a 24 prime (or wider) could really help if it’s something you need often.

[@careyfujita2976]

What cylinder soft box are you using?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

It’s an old model of the lantern by aputure. Their new one would be better though!

[@careyfujita2976]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thanks a bunch!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Awesome BTS vid ! So interesting. I’ve always thought of the idea like flash photography, but never tried it for video, funny enough that’s I how light my office everyday still 😆 definitely want to try this out on my next interior design shoot !

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Haha ! True. They will be glad you did. Makes most sense for those one-room shoots to really dial the look in.

[@DanConerd]

Great video man! Been trying to figure out how to create a walk thru video for a house with little natural lighting.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks! Best camera for that is definitely the Sony a7siii or fx3 if it’s a common scenario for you👌

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

Oh Talyor! Little update I got hired after being let go from that vacation rental position. I'm now working for the same company just under the real estate sector now. Both sides are fantastic both companies are fantastic. However, real estate is family owned and the vacation side has become more corporate. Growth is always a positive thing. I'm proud of the vacation side of things. I am just more drawn to the larger locally owned entities. Didn't have to move, and I'm already back at believe it or not the same desk I used to edit vacation tours from haha. Oh and they upgraded to a 2 year newer machine so all is well!

[@pedrosanchez4035]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!

[@NeonShores]

Ever have any issues scratching floors with a big C stand? I know throwing some tennis bals on them is an easy fix (as long as they dont fall off) but curious if its even needed.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nope, I think it has some rubber or plastic tips so it’s pretty safe

[@ttyp11]

Hey Taylor, where did you get the light modifier you're using in the video? Thanks!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! It’s from Aputure - they have a better new one now that’s called the lantern.

[@ttyp11]

Thanks@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo , I got a lantern from your recommendation. Looking for something compact :)

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@ttyp11 nice! The new ones look super versatile. Hope you like it!

[@ttyp11]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo It's great, also, we went with the 600d. Can confirm with light meter it puts out about 98,000 lux at 3ft. With the lantern modifier I measured about 22,300lux at 6-8ft. Thanks for the video & suggestions!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Awesome! Would love to see what you’re doing with it

[@NickinNashville]

What do you typically charge per listing video ?

[@BoomsRiddico4868]

I'm shooting kitchens in the UK where glossy reflective units are in fashion and the outdoor winter light is dull and very cold blue! It's about as difficult as it can get!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hope you have a Sony and a CPL filter! That helps lol. Where in the UK??

[@BoomsRiddico4868]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I’m doing photography mainly and working in London. But clients are frequently now asking for video shorts for socials. Using your advice I am just using a phone on gimbal which is keeping them happy for now. Thanks for the help as I am mostly a commercial studio photographer so these jobs can keep me on my toes when it’s not my expertise

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Very cool! I really liked London (got to visit last year) - Would love to see your work!

[@NickandCindyDavis]

Great stuff and I agree with all comments. Price has to be right. Maybe on higher end homes it may be worth it, but then the time factor comes into play….

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Yeah! I think mostly for portfolio pieces or higher end productions. Fun though :)

[@burgunbeerd]

the aputure amaran 200D is actually brighter than the 300d and its around half the price so id definitely recommend it over the 300d unless you're on a shoot with no power outlets, but even then a large power bank would sort you for cheaper

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nice! I haven’t tried that lineup yet but that sounds like a great option (and smaller!)

[@burgunbeerd]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo yeah they're fantastic. And they just actually upgraded them with the S line that is even more colour accurate

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Sweet! Might have to get some one day. Always down to make my setups smaller for travel.

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

10:44 Not me leaving 4 separate comments as the video continues haha but we're considering using my Insta 360 One X2 at our agency to do video walkthroughs of the smaller homes on our market that don't have a big budget to work with in terms of marketing. Let the agents just walk through and give a quick video that's fast turn around. Usually houses have to be worth so much in our area to justify a video. 11:37 AE Content aware fill tutorial might be a cool idea. I'm eventually going to do a video on how to get yourself out of mirrors in bathrooms using the tool because I've had some success getting cooler shots and just getting rid of myself when the walls are a solid color without art behind me to comp back in.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

haha! Thanks for the support as always. I got to your questions on the last Q&A Vid! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoWrfqOrmc6bebc

[@JoeCosentino]

Need the power

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

What do you mean?

[@peterdrought9334]

Looks better but I doubt most estate agents would have the budget or the time, particularly if you are doing stills, floor plan, 360 as well. For other higher budget clients where you have a full day to do the work, it would be great though.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

For sure! Definitely not the fastest workflow but fun for special occasions!

[@photologiczimbabwe2710]

Gotta worry about reflections though @08:16

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

For sure!

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

I always wonder about those tube lights because it's easier to hide them in a room

[@Kladdig]

I'm not so sure it makes sensr to bring any kind of lightning equipment for real estate shoots. Sure you always want the best results, but not if you're spending all this extra time and effort just to make something 10% better than whatever you can achieve with just the camera itself and a tripod. Plus no seller want a photographer walking around their house for hours, and if the realtor is attending they want nothing more than to get out of there asap so they can spend time doing something else. At least thats how it is where I live.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Yup! Makes most sense for interior design shoots I think

[@reynoldlambert]

interesting a lot of work but makes sense. I would raise my prices for all that work though.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

For sure!

[@BoomsRiddico4868]

I find it difficult to describe to a client that doesn't have a big budget that they won't get the full gamut of my skills because I can't give them enough time to do a proper job. Any tips?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Just offer to do one for the normal cost to build your portfolio / get examples and see what they think. Might not be worth it for them for most projects though! Just depends. At least other people would end up seeing it and they might hire you for it later.

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

5:18 *Cough cough - Hello Fresh Sponsorship?

[@criticaltinker]

bro, i can do that with iphone 14 pro without extra lights.

[@Adam-ui8iy]

The iPhone really is a powerful tool for shooting professional video.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Yup - Iphone 14 is crazy!

[@patrickoberem9109]

Respectfully there's a lot of friction in this approach...

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

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