Lighting for small shoots

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[@nicholasboule5134]

Oh just a small kit… you know the Lomos on an A35, just a nice $130k camera package. Love you still Potts

[@Videoshane]

thought the same thing. its all about perspective i guess.

[@romeolopezaldana2099]

Same thoughts haha where I live, a cámera like that is used only for big budget feature films or the biggest comercials. Nothing else, it's impossible to rent for lower stuff than that since there's only like 2 of them.

[@challengedollar2880]

yeah thats what i was wondering when he said "low budget"

[@cubul32]

Don fogget dat 1200d bugger than wharever and 4 other lights.

[@TheJairoObando]

He's saying low budget in the sense agency isn't forking out a ton on rentals, most of the camera dpt gear is his. If you've watched him for any length of time you know he owns some Illuminas and the 35 so yeah he's making $$ on his day rate and kit but agency is saving money hiring him with all of it.

[@thefilmicquest]

The amount of useful info you manage to pack into a mere five minutes is insane. Your entire channel is a goldmine for budding cinematographers

[@whatsonmytable]

Can't summarize this better....I love his videos too and what's funny is that he speak fairly slow but the videos pack such a pinch in less than 10 mins

[@ohafilms]

"small shoot". I brought my alexa 35....

[@YuvalAloni]

Lovely lighting on the guy! Cool trick with the 'fake zoom', seen it done before but not on a real project. Keep these coming please

[@jacksonkangethe8043]

I really appreciate the effort you make to share your creative process! Thanks! Love it!

[@julienpierb]

Your "small" budget ad look a lot bigger than the "big" budget ads I get to work on hahaha. It's cool, it give room to dream! And, in the end, the techniques are the same where we get to shoot on an Arri 35 with anamorphic in a desert across the country or on an URSA with spherical in a field next to our home. Great video as always!

[@GodlyAttire]

Felt this comment on a different level lol

[@imDonDiestro]

Bruh. You just changed the game with that crash zoom with no zoom lens hack lol. Thank you

[@bsweat]

such a good inspiring video. doesn't need to be some 40 minute long essay about how these 5 tips will change your videography, but got more from this than plenty of over-the-top videos like that. gave some awesome pointers, thank you for what you make lewis!

[@justinknight4256]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing this. As a junior director working on low budget commercials it’s great to see what can be done with smaller shoots.

[@Jordan_Greenough]

Wow, I would love to see the full version! Thanks for the simple yet detailed explanation!

[@sharpywilliam4513]

That's awesome! You really gotta appreciate the low budget stuff, sometimes the results and the creativity behind them are superb.

[@NorthStarCinema]

Thanks so much for sharing your process. I love it

[@slaww666]

TREMENDOUS Work!!!!

[@MtZionMediaPro]

Amazing breakdown!! I love seeing BTS of commercial shoots from you! Extremely resourceful!

[@WasabiNoise]

Love the zoom effect, will definitely give it a try! thanks for sharing all the info with us!

[@OscarCloud]

One of the best filmmaking channels on the platform hands down

[@rblongfellow]

These just keep getting better😮

[@factor3208]

I love it. Especially the crash zoom thingy. thanks

[@danielcharlesfilms2897]

That flip flops contraption is genius ❤

[@shrinivas.a]

uber cool ! really digging all your practical knowledge and BTS content! immensely inspiring!

[@wns430]

Your shots are awesome.

[@OmniMediaLtd]

wow so much info in just 5 mins. This is what I strive to do for my channel too, but seeing it done in such a manner with such truly professional standards, feelsgoodman

[@zoanyway]

In Australia and Florida you can watch a man operating an angle grinder in bare feet. LOL. Great video as always, Mr. Potts!

[@curtdp]

I watched it and I like it! Thank you Lewis Potts!

[@kumakick6038]

Thank you for breaking this down... awesome works as always

[@redantdc]

awesome breakdown and cool trick with the sandal , very creative

[@VonHarris]

loved this one.. especially the stitched shots

[@awzone2552]

Love the way you light it..❤️

[@tylre]

color grade was real nice on that ad 👌

[@sangramgm]

Thanks! Love it!

[@aalooprod]

Thank you mate

[@misterhorseman]

Short and simple yet so informative! Keep it up Lewis. Love your content!

[@RonaldReidvideos]

I will now be subscribing. This channel is everything🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@AtyVercetti]

this is amazing honestly

[@johnnyweissmuller5838]

I will use that Crash zoom effect in every video now! Thanks!

[@ForlornCreature]

Love your work! Also cool because I actually got to work on this one! I did the VFX for the neon sign and the TV screen replacement

[@rblongfellow]

Very nice 👍

[@ManonskirtMOS]

You did amazing

[@therealjayscott]

Dope bro!! How much does one charge to do VFX like this for a shoot in post? And is doing VFX like this hard?

[@marinrealestatephotography]

Thank you, Lewis. Short but helpful. Really appreciate the low-budget creative ideas. Hipe to see more.

[@theodberga]

Merci Thank You !

[@davidgreco5028]

so incredible

[@kolepaphy6372]

Love this!!

[@Elassyahmed]

That was very informative. Thank you, Sir. I am glad you are using umbrellas, they are very versatile, cheap, portable and easy to setup

[@georgedoyle8795]

Great video as always Lewis very inspirational!

[@OhanaFilms]

The fake zoom ends up looking even better! Like you said, it fits the tone really nicely. It adds a subtle odd quality but you don't really notice why.

[@sikanokon3851]

Thank you

[@mhamusic.]

incredible stuff.

[@Benjomatic]

Instant sub. Those stiched shots are perfect.

[@jpsilvafilms]

havaianas are huge in Brazil! Thank you so much for sharing your creative process!

[@uxmanxardar4809]

Great tips in a very short time, much apprecited.

[@forget_me_not_91]

many thanks and love from Korea. helped me a lot!

[@alanbesedin]

Loved the camera lens combo, but lighting really brought it all together 😍

[@DirectedByTazer]

sir you are a God send. thank you for the breakdown

[@timspisar]

This is amazing Lewis. Thank you for all the inspo

[@nicolaspascual2762]

I want to be a photographer but actually this is incredible, so creative and with a excellent result love this! thanks!

[@AJMac1]

Wow this was amazing. You gotta continue creating man.

[@LaFuenteOnFilm]

Next level work 👏🏼

[@spaceshipboi]

hats off to you man

[@charlietucker5018]

Haha this ad looks great. Love the slapping

[@Oliviermamet]

Lewis is the man

[@ElRobboz]

That was awesome, Lewis. Thanks so much for this, mate! 😉

[@PointBlankP]

Love this

[@Shotsbyluis]

Tuff love it

[@DirectedbyZ]

Love changing Kelvin to 3200 and adding orange light.

[@BrokenBicyclesProductions]

You're a legend, Lewis

[@richardpeterholt]

Insane 👏

[@levihint]

Lewis Potts is my hero

[@ManonskirtMOS]

This is insane

[@ardobkin]

Can't wait for more content. So useful. All the best from Nashville.

[@Vishnukanakath]

Gold

[@leeedward1746]

brilliant creative work mate!

[@vmoldocom]

cool shots mate! i especially loved the light breakdown in the bar

[@reelpuppet]

Awesome, Thanks.

[@HugoWill]

Good one! Loved the crash zoom trick

[@matthewbrowntv]

Incredible bang for the client's buck!

[@j.samaniego4135]

Congrats!

[@filmbyakiljoefield]

This is incredible work! I truly enjoyed the BTS, keep killing it!

[@freewheelingit]

That zoom efx was really smart!

[@aristomenis_k]

Awesome breakdown, thank you so much!

[@chrishartung1]

So refreshing to see you doing outstanding work on smaller productions. Can't wait to spend any penny I have on your tutorials!!

[@hexxtraordinary]

what he is saying 🤲

[@backpackertimur]

love your works. thank you💯

[@laurencechase5439]

Always a delight to watch your videos Lewis! Will look into that massive umbrella for diffusion, looks much easier to travel lightly with than than the Aputure Domes.

[@cleverghostchili]

The flip flop shot deserves a like in itself.

[@emanuelalbaez8680]

This was so good!!

[@JoATTech]

These are great tips ... especially the "zoom shot". I knew the "blue light" trick already :D

[@uniworkhorse]

I gotta get me a magic arm, the sandal POV framing locked shots look so fun

[@hermanosbander]

Great Lighting!!

[@CineRants]

Lovely result on a tight budget!

[@benbadenhorst2423]

Well done! I love your videos

[@davidmorefield]

Super insightful for someone near this level. Much appreciated upload.

[@travisminneapolis]

Love it

[@benhnamte]

I love the zoom effect ❤ thanks for all the tips. I feel like i should pay for this.

[@Carboxylated]

Amazing work!

[@marshpw]

so good

[@BariStrikesback]

I love this channel

[@isnzch]

so nicely done

[@Kayakamuy]

Wow

[@danesteez]

This was great!!

[@MichalOlender]

Very cool, great job!

[@WhySteve]

In Afrikaans we call them "plakkies". Loving the solid work and loving the videos! Aight, baayee.

[@GTFilmsProductions]

This is so dope and helpful! Thanks

[@storiesneverforgotten]

That is the level of filmmaker that I would like to achieve. Thanks for sharing your experience...