How to Shape Daylight (on a budget, or with $$$)

[@eirendiaz9003]

These are the type of tutorials I always wanted

[@EpicLightMedia]

That means a lot, thanks! If you have suggestions on other videos you’d like to see, let us know.

[@timothykimari8154]

@@EpicLightMedia it is hard to believe that you started KZbin this year. By the end of this year, you will definitely have a million subs or close. Great content.

[@ke4uyp]

@@EpicLightMedia I cannot believe you completely missed the simplest lighting setup of all. Instead of having the subject facing the sun and then blocking it with the scrim. What you should have done was have the subject with her back to the sun now you instantly have her face in open shade. At the same time you now have her hairline highlighted from the sun. Now the only thing you need to add is a fill light with the reflector in front of her. it doesn't get any easier than that and the only thing you needed to carry with you is one collapsible reflector.

[@Cineinsaner]

yes.. me 2

[@eternalbeatx1555]

@@EpicLightMedia Not sure where to submit suggestions, but I have been wondering after you light these interviews, how do you edit in post? Like how do I get that High-Key look. I'm using Davinci Resolve and everything always looks moody. (Even after I copycat your setups step by step ), In other words, Post-Production tutorial please.

[@WoodyMellow77]

As someone who sells c-stands I'd like to thank you for demonstrating the correct way to throw them down on the ground.Those suckers last too long.....

[@anagram8]

Neale that was hilarious!

[@haitianjetskiie1619]

this high-key the best channel with the straight to the point tutorials i found it 2 day ago and i feel like i learn so much since is not just him talking and show video he already recorded with nothing just a before and after. every filmmaker need this page

[@WalterWeberfilms]

I love how honest he is about his workflow

[@Storysium]

I clicked unsubscribe twice to be sure I did not have to watch any more of this awesome content.

[@TimmyLodhi]

Very refreshing to see an actual talented cinematographer making videos like these. I was getting burnt out on “HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOTAGE LOOK FIRE WITH THESE COLOR GRADING TIPS” videos.

[@EpicLightMedia]

Love this haha

[@reflexfilms]

For effort to reward ratio - B for the win.

[@stergiosdikos]

Tottaly

[@user-tg7lp2fq9t]

This is the type of tutorial you seen in 2000s late DVD , I Love it !

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I liked "B". Because that orange light on the right side of her face made me think of a sunset. Even though it was on the opposite side of the key light, it still gave the overall shot a warm feel to it.

[@jordanlittlesmith]

Why is this channel so underrated?

[@JamieClark]

Hordiy Malkovych for now... between watching the indoor lighting video and clicking to this one, they already gained ~350 subs, and they weren’t all me...

[@eliromero2303]

bro, I was just thinking that this dude is very underrated!

[@Victor842]

underrated by who? i love it so much

[@WashingtonMoyo]

because you are not supposed to subscribe.

[@jimee998]

Couple things to mention: 1. Importance of time, giving one PLENTY of time to setup which isn't always the case, so it would be cool to see on of these done where you have like 20 minutes to setup. 2. Importance of a patient subject. I usually shoot with busy business people that don't have much time and never are able to sit in while I setup by myself. Presents a lot of challenges not having a subject on camera. LOVE the content guys, you've reeled me in!

[@jimee998]

Let me retract, I guess for quick setup, you'd go with A or B so I guess it comes down to the client's paying for more time. I jumped the gun there.

[@mrzw]

"Anyone Can Do THIS!" - 0:18 starts talking wearing an Iron Man suit

[@BS_Media]

It's an EasyRig to hold up his camera for longer durations without getting tired. You don't need one of these for this shot. It just makes it easier on your body lol.

[@mrzw]

@@BS_Media Haha I was just joking 🙃

[@BS_Media]

@@mrzw alright haha! I just wanted to clarify in case you were a new to production .

[@mrzw]

@@BS_Media Haha no worries! And thanks for just being kind

[@alex0589]

A guy in an easyrig is just a tripod with an attitude.

[@joshuaglaser9303]

I love the lack of judgement and open mindedness towards all the different styles. I really am enjoying your tutorials.

[@romedschatzer3180]

I would prefer number B combined with the slider from C. Thank you for your really great work!

[@aebonstudio7193]

I appreciate your acknowledgement that real grips wouldn't do this, but appreciate your effort.

[@BS_Media]

In all honesty, professional grips will actually do everything he's been doing. After working with multiple studios, he nailed everything besides some best practice procedures many gaffers take.

[@The_Grox]

i love how this guy can make a very professional video but still adding some personality and jokes to it

"If you know what you're doing you can make any camera look good, if you don't know what you're doing you can make any camera look bad." GREATNESS. I'm definitely stealing this quote! 🤣

[@KAREKINFPV]

B is a great way to add value to lower end productions and with a few editing tricks can bring a nice airy look.

[@joeallam]

Just discovered your channel with great practical (and commercial) tips! Thanks for the great videos so far; looking forward to more, for sure!

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks! We hope to make a video a week.

[@hh19971]

This is the channel that brings us the information we actually need! Shout out from Brazil!

[@KorenYoung]

I'm going through an Epic Light Media tutorial marathon. My new favorite KZbinr!

[@TheKnightFerrin]

Love your stuff. Witty, knowledgeable, and just a great all around teacher. Keep it up, you are by far the best all around filming tutorial guy I've seen here.

[@divyascreativity7952]

Amazing way of teaching, simply I love ❤your videos, very details, practical approach, excellent💯👍

[@Mac40581]

Tip: When tightening the grip head make sure the tightening handle is on the right. That way any weight on the end of the arm will not loosen the grip head.

[@v2social294]

Hey man, after plus 5 years og learning all i know to create my videomarketing agency from YT, i was missing video creation deep dives. And you are hitting the spot man! Amazing content, highly valuable and great format. Thank you for the amazing work, promise me you will keep it up!

[@wakkowarner8810]

you sir are the first youtubber to ask for negative comments

[@EpicLightMedia]

Wow! I’m surprised. I seemed so obvious to me. Why does everyone need to be liked....

[@whatsgood22022]

best tutorial channel on youtube by a land slide

[@shouldigetit]

How does this not have more views!? Great examples and simple explanations!

[@Zx30]

Because no one is subscribed!

[@GeoElmoGeocaching]

This was helpful, thank you. I am a self-taught amateur filmmaker who is currently working on how to deal with sun issues. I have no budget for anything though I've slowly acquired a couple pieces of equipment, including one of those 5 in 1 round diffuser / reflector packs. I'd love to get c-stands someday. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@aghhygvhgc]

I like the way it looks with diffusion only. More contrasty and way more natural.

[@tiamthembu]

I loooove me some of your videos. Love your energy, you're fun to watch... I'm becoming addicted to epic light media!

[@MrEmptyhead]

Epic C-Stand throwing, a key component of any cinematic lighting course.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Loving this video and your channel! Little declaimer : I'm a minimalist videographer! (I love my back pain). I would have used the option D - The sun behind her and a reflector at 45° in front of her

[@EpicLightMedia]

Yes!!!! Thanks would have been more efficient! I should have talked about that in the video. I think the way in the video should only be used if you need a specific background at the wrong time of day. I’ve had commercials at the last minute where the client asks for a specific sign or building to be in the background and we have to be ready for anything.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

@@EpicLightMedia I'm more in the position that I have to thank you for all the useful tips and the great experience you're sharing to us! (I only started to learn photography here on KZbin 1 year ago...it's a long way for me). I understand the necessity of all of that equipment when the job must be done for the clients ;) Thank you again! Ciao!

[@jamesdrakefilms]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing. Another tip when having zero gear... flip the subject so the sun is a backlight, find a shady background to shoot into and open up. Of course a bounce for key makes a big difference and a camera with 15 stops of dynamic range... but in any case, the subject can squint less :)

[@Cineinsaner]

i just watch ur first video yesterday.. and now i started watching u... really great work

Wait a Minute. This must be some kind of reverse psychology. I subbed AND gave a thumb up. Magic!

[@SalawuIbrahim]

Me too lmfao

[@taxalexander253]

I did as well 😂

[@DustinHarrelson]

Learning so much watching all of these videos!

[@rogerabrego8990]

Oh man! Ive been learning a lot in this channel! Many thanks.

[@chriscox7404]

The way you just yeet the c-stand was great

[@aspireachievemedia]

This channel is phenomenal, and we only accidentally stumbled across it, thank you KZbin!!!!

[@nickfm1805]

I like to watching about light and lighting. Don't stop it!

[@AwesomeShotStudios]

Another great share. I literally had a client give me instructions to setup outside for 9 short interviews at 1pm on a cloudless day....and everything had to be done within 1 hour. Did I mention the 10mph gusts? A single 42" 2-stop pop-up diffusion on a boom arm was all I had time to setup. Had to use one of the interviewees as a 'meat-bag' c-stand to keep the diffusion from flopping around like a plastic bag in a supermarket alley. Results were...less than ideal, but within the tolerances of the sensor's dynamic range.

[@sandeepmates]

great idea people shoot with limited resources also, yes thanks for making confidence in us to go for shooting with what ever is available. I really like it.

[@Zharkan16]

8:57 love that sound effect of disappointment 😂

Dude... I have to say again... never, NEVER stop making your videos on KZbin. You're funny, it's nice too see, we'll explained as I said in other video... Excellent. I know all the things in the video and I loved watch it even knowing. And probably I'll watch it again more than one time. And about the video, in fact I loved the result of the B. I did an interview when I actually used exactly the same setup hahahaha

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks! This video was fun to make. We are trying to decide if we should focus on making more videos like this one or more gear review videos... I like making videos like this

Epic Light Media I think u should go alllll the way with videos like this. Reviews are nice. I do a lot of them, but, I was thinking in start something like these this year, I just hope I can do something so nice like you.

[@timothyzaritskyy]

Please do a video on audio. Glad I stumbled across this channel. Very informative and hilarious

[@rnew5426]

Re: TREMORS lighting. True. Very few lights. Sometimes none. I was the 2nd 2nd AD (and stunt double) and we used a LOT of 12x12 diffusion. And that FX shot of the thing running under the ground…. one of my fave low-tech set-ups. It was a blast.

[@EpicLightMedia]

So amazing you worked on that movie!!! If you would be interested I would love to do a video interview about your experience working on the movie

[@LeeSanz111]

This is Gold! Thank you for putting down all the time and energy.

[@crislopezshow7887]

very neat to see how this look was set up.

[@kargoimagery3706]

You are a Great teacher, I am learning a lot on your channel. Thanks

[@kingmartinifilms]

B is the winner for me...simple and effective

[@JahliveFilms]

I love the simplicity

[@club9productions10]

Fantastic knowledge A new follower from Pakistan here ... best of luck Lots of love and regards

[@MatthewPolack]

Brilliant teaching and examples! Thank you. Being able to see practical examples like this is so helpful! Well done!

[@pennyalex2786]

So helpful! I like A as well, let the sun have its moment to shine!

[@SeanFBoyd]

Just found your channel young kids need to watch this instead of stupid travel videos. This is the real knowledge everyone needs

[@nikolatodorovic3923]

My new favorite channel! Amazing content

[@yipsiuhay]

Your video feels real and is fun to watch! All great and useful tips. Thank you!

[@pollloxxx]

I do the same for commercials , diffuse , bounce, and a joker for backlight. Is a efective way

[@Aidanhackwell]

Old video but using it to this day, great stuff.

[@thomasmills3850]

C certainly looks the most polished but I favor B. Thanks again for a great and (as usual) hilarious video.

[@FreedomCompatriots]

All of those diffusion panels and C-Stands are great! My biggest problem with all that rigging is when its windy outside, things become problematic. You need lost of helpers to keep the diffusion all in the correct place!

[@scottyzepplinphotography1188]

I have learned more in the few minutes in this video than I have on everything else year's on end. Thanks.

[@BSRWeddingFilms]

Fantastic video! Keep them coming

[@donbrooks8479]

I am all for C, because it brings out the beauty of her face, with distracting shadows.

[@johnben93]

Man, I just found your channel by accident and half way through one video, the knowledge you were sharing was farrrr too valuable, that I felt bad for getting it free of cost. Lol. Keep up the awesome work! SUBBED.

[@OrangeShots]

B. My choice

[@filmmakersworld4926]

Such a great tution for us... thanks a lot sir... Love from India...

[@jayneromero9895]

C set up is the best. Great video.

[@JMMedia]

Loving this channel. B looks pretty damn good considering how simple the setup is. C looks the most polished and professional. A hurts my eyes haha

[@gopinaththangaraj]

So informative you guys are never disappointed us. I don't know why this channel is still underrated. One day you'll cross the record of Peter Mckinnon 😁

[@corinnahogan]

I have one camera, one tiny ring light, and make very few videos. But I am TRANSFIXED by your tutorials 😂💜

[@EpicLightMedia]

So kind!!!!! Haha!!! Lighting is fun!!!!

[@FREDSTECHHUB]

I was just smiling throughout the whole video, I'm glued to this channel. C is super amazing

[@BSRWeddingFilms]

Love the hair light on B

[@barrygoyette]

I gotta say...I would probably never really fill the way you did on "C", but it worked, and its a pretty elegant look on her.

[@kubilaysener88]

Amazing videos guys, love it! Its so interactive and teaches so much about filming. Thanks a lot

[@DrumRoody]

Your back yard has a so much ....potential

[@rbroach68]

I'm bad at following directions. I just liked and subbed. Keep up the great info!!

[@farisfakrivisuals]

The best discovery ever! Dude, I love your content & style! Make more videos like this please!

[@BastiMark]

In my opinion is B is most great one. I really love your videos! Please keep them up and tell us more great tips like this! U kind of really funny xD Nice channel!

[@fahadyoutube]

This is my kinda Channel. I love lighting and control environment C is the best.

[@Zharkan16]

it looks amazing but it's a little funny how many things are around Alyssa 😄

[@aaronestevezxd]

You and Potato Jet. That's all I need.

[@JohnFMFilms]

From a purely aesthetic perspective C is the best. But it depends on the story, really. Story motivation would be the only way I would go with A. But that's just me! Thanks for the tips!

[@adsmithtx]

another excellent lesson in lighting and control thank you !!

[@distinctive882]

This right here I cannot believe i am getting this information for free 🔥

[@billg3356]

Great video, man! I think I liked B the most; it had the most visual interest without the harsh lighting of A. Also, now I want to watch Tremors.

[@robertadams3666]

This channel is outstanding. I love your format and personality. Subscribed. Just outstanding. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@EpicLightMedia]

So kind!!! Thanks so much!!

[@brandonjames3603]

I love anytime I here a home depot reference

[@philipkellogg2686]

very interesting, well done! I really prefer C but A is also good enough if it has to be done fast and easy :)

[@ThisIsTechToday]

This was so great! I'd love to know what you did for your audio OUTSIDE :)

[@EpicLightMedia]

Hey! Used the Sennheiser MKH 416 straight into the Ursa.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

@@EpicLightMedia oh, wow! I have that mic, too. It's my go to. Did you put it in a blimp or anything to shield it from wind?

[@EpicLightMedia]

Yes! We use a blimp when we are outside. That mic is the best!! I’m happy you have it too!

[@MRLAVACOAT]

Can you do a tutorial on outdoor audio?

[@Indignepourdeux]

Instant sub! Your channel should come along with any camera purchase

[@maatheusmaia]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen!

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks!!!

[@heyheyhey520]

I love that this guy like hates making videos. It’s refreshing.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I like the softer "C" shoot, but that's just me.

[@johnsmitherino4913]

Great tutorial, thanks for demystifying

[@RestyConcepcionJr]

I think 7:13 - just maybe because you're approaching the golden hour? Overall a great tutorial!!

[@LAPFILMSUGANDA]

i am going to let my fell film makers to subscribe to this channel you guys are too experts we love you from Uganda Africa

[@ArtinSinger]

Your sense of humor made my day 😆 Love your videos and this is great again 👍 BTW: A, B and C ... 😇

[@amjad202083]

I prefer option B, its more natural and not much expensive!