Filming Montage Commercials - Cinematography Breakdown

[@impatrickt]

"it doesn't have to make sense" is something I always struggle with when a lot of people see light so literal. that everything needs some sort of motivation, be it story wise or practically. sometimes it just looks better and the viewer just accepts it as looking good... even if it doesn't make sense in reality.

[@lewispotts]

Yeah man I totally agree

[@fin._.thehuman]

you get it

[@RussellYandura]

You bring these seemingly high budget commercials down to a human level. They seem achievable because of the way you explain to lesser resources folk. Great content.

[@Souchoroukof]

The intro was really intriguing🙌 Apart from that, I really get a lot of insights about the industry from your videos. Thanks for sharing Lewis🤜🤛

[@jatingibs]

Well, to be very honest... You are one of the Intelligent DP I have seen with so much clarity of thought. I admire the way you take shoot productions and plan the way you visualise them with the consent of your Director. Please keep making these videos and keep inspiring people like me living somewhere on this earth. In the end, I would just like to say that the way you explain everything in your videos reminds me of Master DP Roger Deakins. Please keep this attitude always and keep sharing the knowledge. Thank You.

[@lewispotts]

Thanks for the kind words Jatin! 🙌

[@Elassyahmed]

Awesome video as always. Lewis Potts, Brady Bessette, and Danny Gevirtz all releasing videos on the same day. Christmas came early.

[@yohalmocoto4604]

Love how "problem solving" oriented this yt channel is. It inspires me to think outside the box in my productions. I'm definitly gonna incorporate alot of your tricks and tips and credit you. Pure genius. 👌🏽

[@andreyandonov]

You work so fast wow. I guess the gaffer is a maniac too:)

[@valentinmanyanin9871]

Yt recommended your channel and i'm so happy it did, tons of useful info and just a pure pleasure to listen to, thank you so much and greetings all the way from Moscow

[@BenOBrienSmith]

I'm just discovering your channel now and thoroughly enjoying devouring pieces like this. As someone who works mostly as a "one-man-band" for very agile production, it's a real pleasure to get to see behind the scenes on this style of work. Thanks for your thorough walk-through!

[@PCcardboard1354]

You are a true cinematographer and movie maker. respect.

[@rohanpierotti7927]

AGHHH it’s so weird seeing my city look so- Idk. Cinematic. You inspire me a lot Lewis.

[@AbdulVid]

Ughhh just awesome stuff! Thanks for showing us your ways loved it

[@AlexMinor]

This was really helpful. I don’t do commercials, it I do a lot of interviews in places I can’t fully control. The hospital setup and the office setups gave me a lot to think about. Thank you!

[@phokar5255]

Already looking forward to the next video🔥 Always insightful and I enjoy the simple lighting solutions a lot

[@sonpois]

Could watch these all day. Please make more 🙏

[@PhilEdwardsInc]

Your videos add so much value - thank you!

[@lewispotts]

Thanks Phil!

[@victormultanen1981]

thank you for this generous breakthrough tutorial on commercial shoot.

[@markbone]

beautiful work lewis!

[@lewispotts]

Thanks Mark, love all your work man!

[@edwardcrockett]

the best commercial breakdowns out there! great as usual lewis!

[@JackSather]

holy crap i took so much away from this video, great breakdown, and you're insanely talented Lewis!

[@hkm2023]

Man your channel is already one of my favorites! Far beyond most others - I hope you keep up sharing your content. Greetz from Germany

[@JoshChappell]

I work as a videographer for an agency. I'm learning TONS of new things every time I watch your vids. Keep up the good work man!

[@TheAdobe101]

this channel is gold

[@bakoenanakin9400]

Your lighting breakdowns are very helpful! Keep dropping more so I can apply it in Film School.

[@rstudioliberia]

I don't know but I just believe in the kind of creative work put together by you my friend , thank you so much 👍

[@tinh]

Thank you for taking your time to make videos like this.

[@Dennis94913]

Love these on-set lighting breakdown! The way its edited feels like a digital version of Grainydays video.

[@PeaLoop]

Excellent, no-nonsense breakdown. Beautiful work too!

[@davidp158]

That's a lot of locations in 2.5 days! Nice work!

[@AbdulbasitYT]

man i love you and i love the work you do, especially the breakdown videos, truly i can not thank you enough, i hope you keep on creating good stuff and helping us along the way, much love from switzerland

[@scottbunn768]

100% fave production channel. The most profesh.

[@TurquoiseFilms]

mate, your channel is one of the most helpful channel's ive come across. thanks for the great content!

[@CappuccinoLife]

Amazing breakdown, thank you!

[@lawagyei]

always looking forward to your videos.

[@andresasindp]

Thank you so much for such proffesional breakdowns of a real commercial scenario.

[@chavellastephens537]

Wow! Best behind the scenes I think I've ever felt breathtaking actually feeling breathtaking! I felt so many emotions watching this. So much that I hated to see it end! Absolutely stunning! I purchased two RED Komodo's and I hadn't really use them, so I haven't had the opportunity to see what they can actually do in a real professional production. I am so impressed! You sir, have made my day! Thank you!

[@MegaReaso]

2? wow

[@EmileModesitt]

So much good info! I would watch hour-long versions of this

[@AdamSzarmack]

So thankful to take the time to make these. I learn so much every time.

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing.

[@derekjcooper]

Every Lewis Potts video is a Black Friday day in my books!

[@cherneu5052]

I totally agree about What client's expectations and our own don't necessarily match all the time..

[@jessedellert2085]

duuude i loved the shots.. crazy good

[@mribi]

Thank you for sharing all this. So interesting to watch and learn

[@easementh]

Addicted to your channel thanks for everything

[@thwvisuals]

Love the shake from the bicycle rig, it looks very organic. Awesome job with this breakdown man

[@onboardv]

Love your videos, they feel like we're hanging out chatting about a shoot. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated!!

[@nelmassachs]

That intro was amazing💯

[@oniriscope]

Great intro/montage, Now let’s go!

[@looooool3462]

real nice bike shots

[@NOOOOOOOOOOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOO0]

Awesome Lewis!! Would love a rig break down and a full list of all you gear!!

[@mauriciotrujillo9016]

I'm all about the "profesh" style while I work to get some extra lights 😅👌🏼 thank you so much for sharing your insight, it really helps and motivates! 🙌🏼

[@johrman04]

Your videos are amazing! Thank you for the knowledge. Excited for the channel to take off!

[@animusvisual]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Infinitely helpful.

[@innatemusic]

I really enjoy watching this channel, man! Love the tone. Informative and easy to watch. Kudos!

[@bchi521]

I love it when do the breakdown, thank you

[@robes000]

Great breakdown. Thanks for sharing. Lovely work!

[@sunulee441]

oh my god. i promise you are going to make tons of viewers soon!!

[@BradyBessette]

*confirming it was in fact great

[@EricHernandez91]

Loving these videos, keep it up man!!!

[@JonathanEBoyd]

Thanks for sharing always learn a lot from your videos pure quality

[@TheOriginalNexo]

As an editor who always struggled with being the DP on sets, your videos are super helpful, thanks !

[@JonathanRichey]

Love these BTS videos...i'm learning so much!

[@henribubeck3328]

What a great breakdown!

[@Luk_FIlms]

love your works dude, awesome tips!!! keep goin'

[@scottievee330]

So cool my man. Good stuff. Creative thinking!

[@AronBagel]

"Profesh." Now that's a catchphrase that deserves to be on a T-shirt. Or a mug. Anyway, appreciate the breakdown! Would love to hear your thoughts on different types of diffusion. Grid cloth, muslin, etc. What kind of situations call for specific materials? Something along those lines.

[@ViralVideos-pr2oi]

would love you to cover this topic as well

[@technoligious]

love this mate, cheers

[@darioaguilarrayon7658]

I'm a new subscriber and I gotta say: your videos are so great and inspiring!

[@Hanswaffel]

This was very usefull, learned a lot!!! The Profesh... dear god humor at its finest

[@terryallen9546]

I can learn from this guy. Subscribed.

[@storiesbyad]

Fabulous work lewis 💪👌❤️and can't thank enough for the knowledge that you gave🙌🙏

[@Zdravko100]

Thanks, mate! Really good breakdown! P.S. I recognised some of your ads on TV. 😀

[@dgillphotos]

LOL! I love this! Thank you! I love your sticker friend, you got this.

[@TheBjornarv]

Excellent! hope you will do more of this :)

[@nelmro527]

4 seconds into the vid and i'm already stunned😂

[@urbanxindonesiaadmin2101]

wow you from Perth !! Awesome mate !

[@The33scap]

I'd really like to see an episode where you review/comment casually about some viewer work. Not sure if that's your vibe but I think it would be a huge help to the community and we'd definitely appreciate the insights!!

[@tempest63132]

really great! It'd be cool to see a video about getting enough gear. This video seemed like you have every tool for the job from skypanels to flexible LED mats

[@walkinbrothers]

Very good work. Thanks for the valuable information.

[@EpochMedia2010]

Learning so much from your vids Lewis! Would love to hear your technical breakdown of Default Angel

[@ericchouinard8075]

Very helpful and informative! Thank you.

[@MarloweHolt]

Thanks for taking the time to make these breakdowns!

[@xuanlongtran2133]

amazing job! i have learned a lot. thank you so much.

[@ajsuk0]

Bloody loving your stuff, thanks for sharing fella 🙏🏻

[@cambrett8960]

Amazing stuff once again. Would love a video on how you got into the industry and any advice you might have for those looking to start out !

[@dylanbudnieski4101]

i love your videos wow

[@cristianjurado19films]

tnks bro! saludos de Bolivia

[@EricBates]

Thanks for making these, they're so interesting

[@starnutron6147]

just came from epic light media

[@chris.chiutena]

Love your work @lewis thank you for sharing ❤️⚡📽️

[@nicholasboule5134]

Fuck the Illumina is like one of my fav lenses and I love it

[@michaelchiaretta]

Liked and Subscribed after the first 5 secs.

[@TimmyLodhi]

Absolutely stunning and informative video. Thanks for sharing Lewis!

[@dapp24fps]

Thanks a lot! for sharing such amazing exprience, and knowledge

[@Samrajphotograper]

really nice video

[@Duden55128]

Awesome Video

[@thibaudchaumard3968]

As always, super interesting video! Quick question concerning the choice of white balance. You mentioned that you shot a scene quite blue 2800K (the bike in the dark tunnel) as you knew that you wanted a cold look in the final result. People always talk about the importance of having a correct white balance for shot matching, but I keep seeing amazing DPs going extra warm/cold intentionally. So my question is : when baking-in a colder/warmer look in camera, what’s your approach on shot matching? This video is a montage so it’s less problematic, but I’m pretty sure you also have those creative white balance on other types of projects too. Thank you for your insight, love your work!

[@lewispotts]

Yeah like you said, it's a montage so it doesn't matter as much. But, If I was to have an unusual white balance on a scene with multiple shots id still just treat it the same as any scene and keep the same white balance throughout, and once the actor goes into a new room or space or you cut to something else you can change the white balance if needed, if nothing's matching, like outside daylight or something

[@CoronadoBaptistEP]

Thank you

[@mother1007]

You are gold man!!! ❤️

[@saikatchattopadhyay8263]

You are on the way to become Coolest KZbinr lol..