How to Light a Night Scene with Shane Hurlbut ASC [Part 1: Setting Up Your Key Light]

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Lighting night interiors can be very challenging. Our Learning to Lighting Night Interiors Series is dedicated to teaching you how to get that great look you’re aiming for. Shane Hurlbut, ASC and his incredible team will show you where to place your lights, how to match your color temperatures and make your scene look as natural as possible. Learn how get that moody and contrasty look to create perfect interior scenes.
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[@igoruenf]

Oh my God, this content is S-U-R-R-E-A-L!! I am totally shocked by the quality of this! I am an avid consumer of cinematography content, and have never seen this level of tutorial before, with a cinematographer with this level of knowledge! Stunned! ps: the tape ball to lift the mirror and remove the reflexion was one of the most ridiculously obvious and mindblowing tip I have ever seen in cinematography. I had to pause the video to think "Geeh! Why haven't anyone ever taught this before?!!"

[@filmmakers_academy]

We're so glad to have you!! Thanks for these kind words.

[@Svafard]

What is a tape ball though? I didn't quite get it what they did there.

[@wraithjonez]

we used corks in tv. I do it all the time! Tape ball is some scrunched up tape that sticks nicely

[@TheFilmLook]

Loved this. The tape ball trick is actually genius. Cheers!

[@JomToons]

I agree! It’s stuff like that that makes my goblin brain light up.

[@valsinsight]

Wow! and triple wow....

[@AesonRose]

This was a very solid tutorial Shane. The tape ball, probably like everyone else, blew my mind. So simple, but makes sense. Years of practical onset experience plus really paying attention. I love it. Keep em' coming!

[@robgamble1083]

I literally yelled “oh sh*t” when I saw that haha

[@JulesFredericNerestant]

The "Tape ball" is seriously the unsung hero of this video!

[@GO2CUT]

What does that mean? What did they actually do on set?

[@Svafard]

I also didn't get it?

[@catlitter1015]

@@GO2CUT its a piece of tape balled up and put underneath the mirror to angle it so it doesn't reflect the light.

[@GeoZero]

Shane - YOU ROCK!

[@morucek]

best teacher @youtube!!!!!!!

[@kevin.creates4941]

I love how you even give the iso and all the other camera settings. Definitely am subscribing

[@hafiz2664]

Wow. Such amazing content and for free! No 1-min trailer gimmicks!

[@filmmakers_academy]

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[@owenmcanuff7549]

guys i don't know about you but me and shane are done professionally

[@quickfilmmakingtips2870]

You and studiobinder are the most underrated KZbin channels in the world! YOUR CONTENT IS GREAT HELP!!!!!

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Thank you so much! Spread the word about our channel :)

[@ImaginationUpgraded]

Literally one of the best in the game. Glad I’ve been able to pick up gems from you for all these years.

[@roadrunna.]

Gotta love this guy. Natural teacher.

[@Rulthelion]

I love how this guy does his presentations..👍👍👍👍

[@Gordymax]

The best things in life are for free and this tutorial is one of them

[@GabrielFlores-nd5gw]

such an amazing teacher. I feel like a proper student watching these videos

[@DawoodMurad]

omg !! heaven for filmmakers. thank you so much sir.

[@0afrosamurai]

Wow! That tape ball tip got me.

[@GeorgeNicola]

I learned and improved x5 folds my results just by watching this video. At first, I was not convinced if that it will be "another one" but it is not. Highly encourage you to watch it!

[@jaymarshotit6382]

Shane is a great teacher, as someone getting into cinematography he is one of the best on youtube.

[@jcinewilliams8819]

Holy shit this is the real deal! I just learned some very important lighting. He made a wonderful presentation. I now have a basic grasp of what the numbers indicate on the false color chart. (I Didn't quite know anything about). The way He explained the dynamic of lighting this scene was truly incredible and easy to understand- even for a simpleton like me who only gets it when you dumb it down to grade school. The mirror play was genius. My rookiness would have made more work out of solving that problem by either adjusting the Westcott or moving the mirror entirely. Ok that's enough. Going to watch pt2.

[@dinitha11]

This is insanely informative. Thank you so much for sharing these free of charge with all of us Mr. Hurlbut.

[@filmmakers_academy]

We appreciate you!! We have more free stuff, over 30 filmmaking lessons: www.hurlbutacademy.com/courses/hurlbut-academy-sampler/

[@alexahiramitsu]

Thank you Shane. I haven't used that Wescott fixture and I didn't realize it had 3 circuits or that the tungsten color temp looked so good dimmed down. I didn't see any magenta. I appreciate these videos so much. 🤗🙏🏾

[@bc5505]

Shane you are amazing

[@Omar.filmer]

very nice .. keep going

[@alexanderfilms1952]

Wow so simple but looks great! Thanks for this, can't wait for next part

[@ionaszaro1912]

What an amazing explainer video. Great work!!

[@misteral1083]

Instant sub and I'm desperate for part 2. This was just excellent, so clear and informative. Lovely way to guide those interested in the ways of film lighting. Many many thanks!

[@Sky-Eagle]

Incredible😍😍😍really love that

[@JonathanEBoyd]

always Great tips in every video always learning thanks

[@x51airsquadron25]

Amazing video, thank you! Looking forward to the second part!

[@JoshuaTimothy]

Wow this was awesome! I just bought my first light and have been interested in learning everything about light. You provide so much value in this!

[@edbrotherton36]

I learned that tape ball trick several years ago when I was AC on the reality show Blind Date. We would be shooting in Restuarants all the time and there would inevitably be a mirror somewhere messing with the shot. I also learned that when you have two people sitting at restaurant dining table and not all the feet of the legs aren't touching the floor so you get that table wobble. Taking a C47 and taking it apart and using it as a wedge to keep it from wobbling. Simple fix when you don't have a grip department and you're basically run and gunning it.

[@Svafard]

What is a tape ball?

[@edbrotherton36]

@@Svafard Small rolled up ball of tape you stick behind pictures or anything reflective in order to tilt it to reduce or eliminate the reflection

[@Svafard]

@@edbrotherton36 Aaaaah, OK! I get it now, thanks!

[@teodequina6051]

So cool to see this scene all come to life! Love the details 👍🏼

[@homeschoolsquad7431]

This is amazing! I would love to transition from IT into this business. Thank you so much for sharing how lighting is done on set. Can’t wait to create something so that I can try with the gear I have.

[@Jbtorresmedina]

I used every piece of knowledge from this short video on my last DP job. Perfect!

[@SimoBenziane]

Now pay for the course to say thank you 😊

[@ndavies8]

I find his videos very direct and educative. How cool would it be to work with him!

[@URBANTVOndemand]

I loved it shane, keep it up man!

[@endymionas]

Incredible.

[@edgarin]

excelent, waiting for the part 2!

[@ronin7entertainment884]

Love these videos. Just watching everyone work through every little issue you might run across is so educational for me. The tape ball blew my damn mind 😆. Such a simple and genius solution. THIS is the kind of stuff you can only learn from someone who’s experienced. Thanks so much team.

[@JOMprodBeta]

biggest cliff hanger ever!

[@TavarrFoust]

immediately subscribed.

[@tanveerahmed8847]

Thank you Moses🙏🏽

[@TheMoneyMetcon]

WTF THIS IS SO GOOD!!!

[@electronicbox6990]

Shane this was inspiring,motivational and super helpful! Regards from Bulgaria! If you need a shot from my country let me know.

[@gunitsahani4263]

It's like Film School's on KZbin

[@safetyfreedom6517]

Great 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mexigecko9226]

On one shooting we use a cookie pack from crafty as a tape ball, lol.

[@terryvideo]

nice!

[@BlacksheepPictures]

so i just paid for starter subscription and this exact same video is free on youtube hahah

[@LOSINGSAPCERODUCTION]

we love you

[@OmarAguilarDrums]

where have u been! hahaha great thanks man! felt you so bad. This is what i really like, a moody scene just in the edge of black shadows with a sparkle of detail. :( too bad i dont have a great camera so my blacks are full of noise even with a fixed 1.8 50mm

[@kronk358]

Man! Adam Corolla is good at this shit!

[@anderson82010816]

it is nice video.

[@saulxg317]

Me thinking about how to light a night seen and suddenly saw a notification on my phone. Love from Pakistan

[@Samiam-mu5ln]

anyone who dislikes these videos are probably KZbinrs who film their coffee and own the newest cameras only to make shat montage videos xDDD the man literally works in the business and showing us tricks of the trade and you dislike the video?! Cmon 🤡

[@kigongomiles]

i wish i was residing close to you i really luv making filming

[@sebasalarcon4849]

Hi, thanks for posting this, an incredible video. Wanted to ask, what does tape ball mean here? Are you lifting/readjusting the mirror, or covering it in black tape?

[@AjGamerZ]

❤️

[@simplyfrank72]

Great video! Anyone know (or have a link to) what bulbs those are in the Wescott? I have one but all I’ve ever seen are the fluorescent bulbs . Thanks

[@mostlyharmless88]

This is fucking amazing. Thank you so much!

[@jamomorrissey]

Great video BUT not completely helpful for indie filmmakers who don’t have access to a sound stage. I love your thought process and showing us how you build around the practical (very helpful), but would love to see how to shoot interior night on location, ie and actual house. Also, would love a professional to give some advice on how to do this if your budget is low and you had to shoot interior night during the day?? Thanks.

[@DominikKristen]

How many Tape Balls lost their life In movies behind mirrors 😕😂👍

[@user-bc4tg3hl7q]

Классный видос

[@screenboiler]

What meter device were you using to check the color temp?

[@dvdpz89]

1:37 I think his glasses are at f/22 🤣

[@freddiehill1512]

How is this FREE!!

[@filmmakers_academy]

Hahaha, we have over 30 free lessons available on our site, check them out : www.hurlbutacademy.com/courses/hurlbut-academy-sampler/

[@Leprutz]

Learning and teaching should actully be always free. Someone just thought it be goud idea to put a price tag on it and since then it,s become the norm.

[@nilsen5109]

I have seen that course before.... And when i see this here on KZbin 😱😱😱😱😱 🤣🤣🤣 That a great chanel ❤️❤️❤️👍❤️👍

[@AsparagusVideo]

Awesome... but the softbox is in the shot.

[@bmefilms6879]

"somebody get me a tape ball"

[@anirudhchouthmol9975]

Can someone explain about the tape ball...

[@coreysoria746]

where is part 2 of this video ?

[@ionvasile7929]

Where is part 2?

[@davidp158]

Would someone explain how the “tape ball” works? I see the reflection is removed but I would like to know where this tape ball is placed.

[@Snstdrive]

they just put it on the corner of the mirror to move the bottom of the mirror from the wall (to create and angle) so basically mirror is not in 90 degree angle like this ( I ) but instead it is like this now ( / ) thats all, and the reflection is gone

[@davidp158]

@@Snstdrive Aha! So, the ball of tape is just to angle the mirror! Makes perfect sense! I thought it was something being applied to a lighting fixture.

[@Snstdrive]

@@davidp158 thats right, just to angle the mirror, easy fix :)

[@RawloftheDead]

@@Snstdrive thank you for explaining that. I was about to ask the same thing. Appreciate it

[@Snstdrive]

@@RawloftheDead glad to help :)

[@KP-yy7ph]

what are that ac’s meme glasses??? lmao

[@ek_studioz]

why go through this stress for a single shot lasting less than 20s? To me, its a sign of great attention to details.

[@brotherwill2107]

his "yubetube" will never not make me laugh

[@benbishop1131]

he must be using very dark ND filters shooting wide open in bright sunlight.

[@justinjones6810]

What is so sad is that so many gaffers on tv shows do not know how to do this and the scene is too dark and you cannot tell what the character is doing

[@antdx316]

The difference between novice and pro are the tricks novice people know nothing about.

[@oftenwrng]

THIS IS FREE, WTF

[@filmmakers_academy]

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