Why every film needs lamps.

[@impatrickt]

I love lamp

[@bradbennett1420]

How hard was it not to title this whole video that?

[@impatrickt]

@@bradbennett1420 I pinned this simply so nobody else would make this AWFUL joke

[@JesseSchroeder]

Patrick, are you just looking at things on KZbin saying that you love them?

[@SHKBKN]

Same !

[@Karan_Thakkar]

moth likes this

[@GregsGadgets]

Once you pointed this out to me I legitimately can’t enjoy movies anymore. I just count the lamps… knowledge is a curse - ignorance is bliss.

[@Smamaj]

😂

[@flodobaggins]

The glow globes in Dune made me smile so much. They're SO COOL!!! ❤️

[@alinamedved]

I subconsciously do this irl too. I never turn on the overhead lights, only my LED’s and lamps.The atmosphere just hits different right? Awesome video btw

[@gabrielhborgesrolo]

Same here!

[@ploopy8780]

Exactly man. If I'm in my kitchen I have white under cabinet lights, or I have overhead yellow lights. The under cabinet lights just create such a different vibe.

[@geraldundone]

You, Patrick, are the movie lamp of KZbin. 🤠

[@hammerbeam]

This video had been in my feed and I always ignored it because it just sounded like clickbait but now that I’ve seen it. It’s really all I can think about when watching movies. Lamps!

[@impatrickt]

LAMPS!

[@JakeFrew]

Whoa, I never knew how bad I needed a lamp video to pop up on my feed. This was incredible!!!

[@JonJosephKuhn]

Of course you’re a film essay fan! It’s shows in your incredible work man.

[@AronBagel]

Do more film essays like this. Please.

[@RyanKao]

This video was seriously more interesting than I anticipated

[@MisterMister5893]

A thoroughly enjoyable and edifying video essay. You gave a new dimension into a subject that's seemingly mundane.

[@npmrc]

Nice job! I would love to see a deep dive into Kubrick’s approach that unlocks the freedom of camera movement.

[@AaronFilmsStuff]

Man this was great! I'm a huge proponent of using lamps or other practical's to add character to a scene but also give reason for light motivation. you hit the nail on the head with this one!!! Keep it up

[@AlexOnStreets]

Reaaaaaallly loved this and super jealous of your ability to talk and show about this subject so successfully. I will use what you have showed me for my own personal gain and world dominance.

[@impatrickt]

I’m actually part of the lamp psy-op and you’ve now been “activated”.

[@elfsieben1450]

@@impatrickt underrated reply 👀🤪😱👁️🤯😫☠️🙈😎

[@confused_reader]

This video has actually changed me, my life will never be the same

[@JamieMcEwanOfficial]

This was really, really good. Awesome job making this! Makes me want to watch ALL of these films, too.

[@JamieMcEwanOfficial]

Also, beware The Lamp People.

[@impatrickt]

theyre everywhere

[@WhySteve]

I literally put a lamp behind me in my last video just because of this. There's absolutely no reason for the lamp other than motivating my backlight and creating depth and contrast.

[@monikaaggarwal9896]

Now I can't enjoy movies without looking for lamps 😭. But it is a well made in-depth video.👍🏻

[@omarknowsphotos]

This was infinitely more entertaining than I ever thought possible.

[@Tubester001]

Awesome commentary! I’ve noticed the same thing about lamps in movies. They’re such relatable items, practical and inviting. Even two of my favorites use lamps well… Ghostbusters and Back To The Future.

[@AlanHouser]

The BEST cinematic on-screen LAMP infatuation: Gary Oldman as Drexl Spivey on True Romance- that whole LAMP ON A CHAIN scene was epic.

[@corbyn]

Cue the "Lamp Montage" Love it!!

[@BrendanEvan]

Man I need some more lamps

[@alisinclair8529]

Movie Lamps would be a great podcast

[@eksmaan]

“Patrick, are you just looking at things in movies and saying that you love them?” Great breakdown man!

[@outled]

Really enjoyed that, thank you. I was obsessed by the lamps in Twin Peaks The Return, I made screenshots of all of them, so I understand your obsession! :)

[@dmp0x]

so yeah here's my thing, i do notice the lamps, and especially in bar or restaurant scenes and i do get tied up thinking about how that would even work in the real world (which I definitely lol'd when you mentioned it in your video) and it just pulls me right out of the scene and then i just start dissecting the rest of the movie looking for reality-breaking stuff. am i movie buzzkill? yep. i won't even hide that fact. in fact, my friend and i will just watch a movie together and just point out all of the reality-breaking stuff... movie watching for us more of an unfunny MST3k kind of experience. oh well, lol! but i loved this video!

[@impatrickt]

the lamps on tables has ALWAYS driven me crazy even before I started noticing all the other lamps that make no sense. thanks for watching!

[@ColorfieldMedia]

You "lamp-basted" those lamp scenes with expert like precision.

[@GajanBalan]

Video was worth it to learn what diagetic lighting meant.

[@matthewTobrien]

I have filled my house and my studio with lamps - all on dimmer switches with halogen bulbs (nice & warm when dimmed & they don't hum like incandescents do) for this exact reason. Plus, when Steven Spielberg comes to his senses and decides to hang out with me to talk about Jurassic Park and John Williams's march theme from 1941, he'll be impressed...by all the lamps. 🤞🏻🛋 Great vid, Patrick. Totally need to get a random orb lamp now.

[@jasminepowell2150]

This video is wonderfully made! Well done

[@CineDailies]

Solid light study 🤌🏽

[@NickRivers231]

Hitch liked a good lamp as well. I was particularly obsessed with one in Suzanne Pleshette's house in The Birds.

[@connorthompson05]

Thanks for pointing that out. I’ll be setting lamps forever differently.

[@digitaljb]

youve been inspring beyond belief with these out of the box videos lately

[@timotheusmiller]

I hate ceiling lights and love lamps. Great video!!! Now I won't be able to unsee the "cinematic" lamp placements

[@LeeZavitz]

Practicals ftw

[@brentpeddy4223]

Love this essay!!! I'm an ambient light enthusiast for everyday living. These damn fluorescents have ruined our day to day reality. BTW an awesome movie to add to this list is The Invitation. That film is phenomenal!

[@ScottJeschke]

I now understand. Haha. Totally agree! I'm obsessed w lamps

[@rubiotv]

Peak lamp explanation.

[@jeffreypappas2934]

Patrick, great video! Never thought of any of this and now I will pay attention to the lamps in movies and in life! Thank you again!

[@impatrickt]

thanks for watching!

[@benjaminlacey]

LAMP! I was rewatching Ocean's Eleven the other day, they had LAMPS by the POOL outside.... beautiful strangeness, loved this vid:)

[@amimofilms]

nice one, from now on i will definatelly be noticing lamps in every future movie i am going to casually watch. Thanks :D

[@alexleal2634]

I never notice the lamps. Great I think I will not unseen this. Great video bro!

[@joshuaconti989]

Glad you brought up Kubrick- he loved lamp. =)

[@TheTreyVision]

Well this blew my mind.

[@Doublepulse]

It’s one of those items that blends in with the world in all the impractical places sometimes 😂 - they serve as good props as well.

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thanks a lot. Now I can never unsee this. 😬

[@benjamincorteslyon6777]

The goal is knowing to hide those lamps. Love this video. At the beginning 1:27, in Tom Cruise scene, some change on exposure happened.

[@impatrickt]

I lit up the lights all over this video so you could see them

[@francescasaraco1417]

live, love, lamp

[@iam_nick]

I'm into film photography, the fundamental is light source. Filmmaking is no different! and yes, I love lamps too ;)

[@Janio.]

Lamps are honestly op.

[@JasonLorette]

Gotta love a good lamp...or six. Very cool vid Patrick, very illuminating (I'll see myself out...).

[@imrnp]

this was a great video patrick! been loving your content lately. you seem super inspired. keep it up!

[@SnakeCakeExotics]

lol nice never really noticed that!

[@mattsyl]

It's decided, I'll never again walk on a set lamp-less. Great video man!

[@rosyaugust7095]

Great 👍 . Lamp make the character pop

[@YannickReid]

Great video essay

[@jaevisuals]

Dude... I recently just noticed the same thing and now I see them all the time.

[@SaulFearnley]

This is an amazing video. 💡

[@clarkeemalarkee]

Great video! I’d add one thing which you did kind of touch on, but I think lamps add DEPTH to a lot of shots that otherwise wouldn’t have it. By lighting something in the foreground or background with a practical lamp, it can really make the shot feel 3D. I’ve explained lamps in movies to so many of my friends, now I can just send them this video. Haha. 💯💯

[@clarkeemalarkee]

Also…I definitely have a lamp behind my KZbin vlog set up. Lmao.

[@impatrickt]

I did a whole section on that!

[@ChuckSeayII]

Great video and much appreciated. Thank you

[@dzheyd9609]

Awesome! I think you should make this kind of videos instead of the gear review! This channel is so underrated

[@jeffwpatton]

Found your channel from your No Way Home video, and now I'm just binging all your essays. Such great content, man. Really looking forward to more from you.

[@impatrickt]

Thanks, Jeff!

[@XhonDang]

Great deep dive into this highly overlooked topic

[@impatrickt]

I just wanted to shed a light on it

[@XhonDang]

@@impatrickt I speak for the people where I say we all feel illuminated

[@l.s.11]

PEAK LAMP That animation of "pt." at 6:58 is mint. 👌 Lovely video. I have 5 lamps in my room, but now I want more.

[@sabrinaperry6121]

I’ve slowly descended into madness now all I see is lamps. 🤪 this is one video essay I didn’t know I needed. It’s like watching The Sixth Sense for the first time.

[@impatrickt]

they’re everywhere. I should have warned you before the video started.

[@BennettEller]

Amazing breakdown and serious eye opening take on what that little extra adds to the scene. 👍

[@TySPAID]

Speaking of Movie Lamps: One of the horror shorts I made had a lamp on the toilet. Didn't make any sense... but boy did it look cool.

[@recessinthering8425]

Succession has some great lamp action

[@colinthomas2525]

Amazing video as always. Lots of the clips you showed are some of my favourite movies. I too think EWS is Kubrick’s best. Happy to see a clip from Station Eleven as it’s my new obsession. Just got some canon fd’s. 24mm, 50mm and 70-210 and looking to get the Laowa 9mm for establishing shots. Now if only I could choose a camera lol. Bmpcc4k, gh6, Sony a7iv/siii, new Olympus ‘wow’ camera, Lumix s5. I can’t pull the trigger. Thanks for brightening our day with one of your videos.

[@lia_pryce]

Super cool stuff! I always enjoy your videos.

[@liyu_cn]

the ending so great nice job bro

[@Vitaphone]

Awesome video, Great use of Ghosts v1-4. I would only add that while you are totally correct that one major separation from "content" and film is the use of motivated light, I think while you came close in one sequence... instead of dimming the entire scene, just erase all lamps to show just how quickly the brain goes from buying in, to "hey this looks fake AF. Also you might be going a bit overboard, if you get into interior design, you will find just like set dec, Interior designers are obsessed with lamps, when I first got into it in my 20's going from the typical idea of "big screen tv nice leather couch=nice place" I discovered many, many lamps is one of the keys to cohesive and inviting interior design... its all over youtube 101 "up your game in 10 easy steps" or "10 interior design tips YOU NEED NOW" style videos. Again, great video, subbed and checking out the rest of the channel! P.S. I have easily over 20 lamps in my house including 2 in my kitchen... is that because I'm a filmmaker, enjoy interior design or simply years of accumulation... who knows?

[@impatrickt]

I did erase all the lamps, what do you mean?

[@nathanvenzara]

You had me at lamps.

[@firstmile]

This is an amazing video. Great job. So brilliant.

[@impatrickt]

Thanks!

[@PortableTrevor]

Dude can you please do a turorial on your animated logo? I love it so much.

[@cinemabandits]

Wow this was really well done. Thanks for this

[@impatrickt]

thanks for watching!

[@crlclssic]

so cool man! love this. And your channel

[@bose80085]

Loved this video, need more video essays like this

[@MacabreIngenue2]

This reminds me of a video by Slate about #EmptyCupAwards. Sometimes I wonder what else they use in tv sets that are actually useful

[@ElusiveFrame]

It's like someone is telling you about your eyes and you become aware if blinking. Thanks Patrick. 😩 All jokes aside, great video. 💪

[@brentulstad3275]

I saw an interesting short film recently about a fish . . . I believe there was also a lamp featured as well.

[@impatrickt]

👀

[@DaisysWorld192]

Spot on!

[@AlpacoFilms]

Well fricking done man! Brava!

[@brentpeddy4223]

BTW The Offer on Paramount Plus. Add to this list. Amazing series!!

[@geneyoon11]

Dude this is an incredible and informative video

[@impatrickt]

Thanks Gene!

[@ToddDeSilva]

Great, now that's another thing I'm going to be watching for in movies...haha.

[@IandeNoronha]

What an incredible observation! Great video as always, PT. I love lamp too

[@fabiomorich]

Super cool 🛋

[@manueldemirjian1575]

Your channel is going to explode soon. Such great content, keep going!

[@impatrickt]

thanks, Manuel!

[@abrampainter3764]

i love how you end the video essay with that scene from minority report. The video might might be over, but the lamps remain.

[@impatrickt]

that one tied it all together

[@davinjacobs]

this was so good

[@connor-betts]

This was really good!!

[@ameerahm4589]

Now I will focus on lighting in films

[@xPRxMEx]

This was an awesome video 🚀

[@stuCameraman1]

Robert Rodríguez lit 'El mariachi' with 4 lamps on clamps! There's a video..... Behind the scenes of El mariachi where he demonstrates his lighting set up

[@impatrickt]

I have one of those same lights!

[@ChannelWright]

I used table lamps (only) to light a nightclub set once and it created a great ambiance, especially when I added some fake cigarette smoke. But I’ll never go for the “math on glass “ thing - there have to be limits on some of these gimmicks..:)

[@impatrickt]

I love math on glass

[@ianthebrightman]

Color contrast is more important than most people will every fully understand

[@brunopapic6295]

this is good, keep em coming.

[@ninathecrab]

Awesome video PT, I was wondering, where did you get the clips to these movie scenes ?

[@impatrickt]

From the movies!