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Looking at some lighting set ups - Cinematography Breakdown

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Lewis Potts

Lewis Potts

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@mostlyharmless88
@mostlyharmless88 3 жыл бұрын
pro tip from a compositor: Green on an ipad screen replacement creates more problems than nothing at all. There's no reason to key since you're putting stuff on top and can lumakey. Ideally a 50% grey with tracking markers is best -- screen off lets you comp the natural reflections but if you NEED the practical glow in a dark shot, 50% grey is the way to go.
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Noted
@mcgreevs24
@mcgreevs24 3 жыл бұрын
The mumbled "damnit" at the beginning had me laughing so hard. Just such a great little touch. Not only are these educational powerhouses, but the creativity, joy, and humor you weave into them is unrivaled. I think you've crafted a whole new category of cinematography youtube. Always excited when you post. Too bad about the grass. Sorry for your loss :-)
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@mandalayfilmclub
@mandalayfilmclub 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like I become a better filmmaker with each video of yours I watch. Keep it up Lewis!
@BoyBlessing
@BoyBlessing 3 жыл бұрын
same bro.. I learn the most from Lewis's channel
@JustinnLamar
@JustinnLamar 3 жыл бұрын
Deadass.
@QerjijNabil
@QerjijNabil 3 жыл бұрын
Man ! You are so generous by giving up all this informations ! Thank you so much and Please please don't stop sharing. Love from Morocco
@tuckerkanderson
@tuckerkanderson 3 жыл бұрын
Lewis, these videos are so valuable, thank you! Would love to see a video where your dive into your preproduction process. How you think about things when on the scout, how you come up with a gear list/what kind of extra bits do you throw in "just in case". How you communicate/work with your gaffer/key grip etc. Maybe thats like 3 different videos, but would love to see them all! Keep up the good work.
@codylarosa
@codylarosa 3 жыл бұрын
Quickly becoming my favorite channel. I love how you show the process of problem solving on set.
@tondann
@tondann 3 жыл бұрын
Jeez, I wish I learned backlighting, contrast, level, use of bounce and negative fill much much earlier - Because of your awesome contet I know understand why my imagery lacks visual appeal and depth. Keep up the awesome work!
@Elassyahmed
@Elassyahmed 3 жыл бұрын
Mr Lewis Potts, you are on a roll. Absolutely love your videos, the way you creatively think of new ways to do sponsorship ads, and the way you squeezed in Deakins' photography book, Byways. Love it
@lukelikeslakes
@lukelikeslakes 11 ай бұрын
I've watched this video a handful full of times since it came out and I'm only now noticing that you were flipping through Deakin's "Byways" in the ad break. Love it
@whatsonmytable
@whatsonmytable 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos and your rate of speech are just wow....i learnt so much in the last two days!! No bullshizz,, just awesome stuff youve gotten here!
@andobarks
@andobarks 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe the Godox fl150. Input not as bright, but budget friendly. Actually haven't tried. Actually don't know if any good. Don't even know if available in Australia. Just thought it would be rude not recommending something. How much for your falcon eyes? I have a pack of old granny smiths, throw in a left hand handshake. Sweet. Thanks for the learnings.
@nicolasmartinez1843
@nicolasmartinez1843 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the tips. Very generous of you. Please do not stop!
@DiegoGarciaPhoto
@DiegoGarciaPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best cinematography channels I've ever found. Keep up the excellent work. Very, very useful.
@AsiatiqueMedia
@AsiatiqueMedia 3 жыл бұрын
the last one with the little Aputure light was genius!
@paradoximages9622
@paradoximages9622 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent info here, thanks a bunch! Someone else already chimed in about the green tablet shot and being able to despill. As a compositor I'd give you another tip. If there isn't much movement from the actor I'd even just go with a white screen on the tablet. The finger there is a quick easy roto that would be just as simple as despilling the screen and masking out your light. As long as there isn't much going over the screen I personally like having a white screen to work with.
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah nice, heard this a couple of times now, I'll keep it in mind next time, thanks for the tip!
@MattSpaugh
@MattSpaugh 3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful. I keep telling my clients, this is not about shooting video, this about solving problems. Seeing your solutions in various situations is extremely helpful. Keep up the great work!
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, good to hear🙂
@jermaingarcia9678
@jermaingarcia9678 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just here to say Thank you so much for all your teachings
@EdmundElijah
@EdmundElijah 3 жыл бұрын
It's always a great morning when I can enjoy a new Lewis Potts video with my coffee.
@darrenchoy
@darrenchoy 3 жыл бұрын
dudeee the mc in the middle of the greenscreen was genius, always learning from your no-frills breakdowns, thank you lewis! looking forward to more!
@IanBFootage
@IanBFootage 2 жыл бұрын
At 2:45 you were asking about a recommendation for a light similar to the Falconeyes, and the Amaran F22x/F22c are awesome! Very bright and versatile!
@georgengugi6433
@georgengugi6433 2 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration. I love how you simplify your work
@SteakFromJakeFarm777
@SteakFromJakeFarm777 2 жыл бұрын
i could binge watch these all day. quality stuff my man.
@peturthor5140
@peturthor5140 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff man. Love how simple your approach to the lighting is. High end results!!!
@shaneharrison4172
@shaneharrison4172 2 жыл бұрын
i got that same falconeyes light open box from Dodd here in Ohio... got it for $300 and it has been excellent. I would say a great upgrade is the Intellytech 2x2 LED bicolor or RGB which is essentially the same light with a better ballast and more accessories.
@TylerGraf
@TylerGraf 3 жыл бұрын
I love these so much. I’ve always known my lighting setups to be inferior, but I’ve never know why. These help me know that it takes trial and error to figure it out as well as some great techniques for solving those problems.
@derekjcooper
@derekjcooper 3 жыл бұрын
All I want for Christmas is... well... obviously a Lewis Potts video!
@joseelement7695
@joseelement7695 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was so great. Can't believe I'm just finding your channel now. Also; at 4:44 .....I see what you did there. Excellent.
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! 😎
@WetheDepressed
@WetheDepressed 2 жыл бұрын
You spoiled us with the breakdown of your Squared Space ad in the previous video. I was really hoping that would be an ongoing thing. The salt and peppering you were able to create along with the reflections of the practicals in the magazine with the cowboy push-in shot is gorgeous work. Well done!
@kimkrohnberle
@kimkrohnberle 2 жыл бұрын
I like your videos! Subbed. My solution for the Ipad would be to find the preferred color (photoshop, etc + markers) and adjust the brightness to a level you're happy with/exposing her face. Then in post you do a luma key instead of a color key. If you want the flicker-illusion of a video playback, there are many available on youtube. They are going to track the screen in post anyway. Green on screen is usually more trouble than help for post.prod. And the green spill can be troublesome; bad skintones, weird catch light and most importantly you will reduce the amount of potentially usable original reflection from the screen.
@ashley.caldwelldp
@ashley.caldwelldp 3 жыл бұрын
I get more excited than a kid on Christmas morning when I see a new video from Lewis Potts in my feed. Also, the only person on KZbin who I don't skip past the sponsored message for. You're a wizard mate.
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Ashley
@Solveiga555
@Solveiga555 3 жыл бұрын
Your ad breaks are so cool I don't even want to skip them :)
@reckerproduction9468
@reckerproduction9468 2 жыл бұрын
Wow , the last shot was soo simple but soo effective
@rossmetcalf1753
@rossmetcalf1753 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah so agree that falcon eyes is a winner! I found i was using it every shoot as well (Usually on a boom arm)
@Omriki_triki
@Omriki_triki 3 жыл бұрын
Beside that the video is great, the big thing for me is that this is the squarespace ad was so on point, its really the first time i was considering it seriusly. Thanks for the awesome content mate :)
@georgedoyle8795
@georgedoyle8795 3 жыл бұрын
Great information as always Lewis, one of the best lighting channels on You Tube.
@yannickmuller2707
@yannickmuller2707 3 жыл бұрын
I often find myself in the same situation, figuring out on how to use the greenscreen properly. But in case of surfaces of digital devices, it's actually much easier to set the iPad screen to pure white (because then you won't have a green spill) and then use a luma mask (and masking it only for that certain area) in f.e. premiere. Keying became so much easy and using an ultra-key on a green surface just isn't always the best method anymore. There are tons of work arounds to avoid green spill.
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a much better work around, I'll remember that next time!
@yannickmuller2707
@yannickmuller2707 3 жыл бұрын
@@lewispotts Was just talking that we overestimate the power of the green screen in general. :)) Really loving your videos - finally very insightful, sophisticated dop advices, pls keep going on forever ;)
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
@@yannickmuller2707 yeah, I'm no vfx person but I totally agree about green screen
@dillonbrown1454
@dillonbrown1454 3 жыл бұрын
Learning so much from you. Please keep them coming. Always want them to be longer.
@tristenmoles7933
@tristenmoles7933 3 жыл бұрын
We use the lite mat 4!!!! Really good LED
@NOOOOOOOOOOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOO0
@NOOOOOOOOOOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOO0 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Lewis, is there any chance you could show us the other montage shots at the area of 8:09 and explain how they work and what lighting they used? That would be cool as that bedroom shot was interesting especially with the led light in the middle of the screen! If you could that would be amazing, as it looks like a cool commercial!
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah possibly in another video I can add them
@NOOOOOOOOOOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOO0
@NOOOOOOOOOOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOO0 3 жыл бұрын
@@lewispotts cool thanks, they look amazing!
@BradyBessette
@BradyBessette 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being such a good resource!
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks legend! 🙌
@flochfitness
@flochfitness 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite DP is back!!!!
@marcin_piechocki
@marcin_piechocki 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lewis! Great stuff as usual. May I know what's this "highlight material" that you speak of at around 4:00 ? Seems very handy but I can't find any mention of it online. I'd really appreciate a hint.
@worlddomination9893
@worlddomination9893 3 жыл бұрын
You’re channel is my favorite!
@channelh442
@channelh442 3 жыл бұрын
Get a Litemat! It’s definitely the next step up and is the industry standard for light, soft, big sources here in LA. The Litemat 4 is very common because it’s size is just big enough to not need a frame/fabric to make it softer. They also have built in Lumen radio which is great for DMX. If you want RGB control, make sure to get the “spectrum” version. They are pretty pricey though to be honest.
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah more expensive but much better build quality for sure!
@mhardingphoto
@mhardingphoto 3 жыл бұрын
@@lewispotts Lightmat's are A+, but very pricy in Aus compared to the US. Have you seen Aladdin lights?Apparently they are the industry standard in South Korea and have a good rep.
@verifiedMPA
@verifiedMPA 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Byways cameo, and everything else for sure.
@andreathode3782
@andreathode3782 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your outstanding videos that you keep posting here for us to watch and learn! Very much appreciated 🙏❤️
@scottbunn768
@scottbunn768 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for share all of this stuff Lewis! Amazing work.
@Kadehr
@Kadehr 3 жыл бұрын
HUGE thank you for those tasty BTS man!
@fabiogemaque
@fabiogemaque 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing content Lewis! Thanks so much for sharing
@benpossehl
@benpossehl 3 жыл бұрын
This is the type of content I follow you for. Great work!!! Keep em coming.
@bro_liv
@bro_liv 3 жыл бұрын
Those videos are so valuable, thank you mate, much appreciated.
@MateoToro
@MateoToro 3 жыл бұрын
that deakins book! which falcon eyes do you use? I have a cheaper brand version of it but want to upgrade to a falcon eye
@kjeet007
@kjeet007 3 жыл бұрын
Such a warm talk, really enjoyed it 😊
@cmsaikia
@cmsaikia 3 жыл бұрын
Watching this after a long day of shoot, always inspiring. Thanks for the motivation to wake up early again tommorow.
@AllieSakwa
@AllieSakwa 3 жыл бұрын
Aladdin has a few bi-colour flex/fabric lights. I absolutely LOVE their 3x3 350w, but it can sometimes be a bit big. I wish they had a 2x2, but it's pretty easy to connect the 1x2 panels together.
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they look great
@jakeleuzzi4853
@jakeleuzzi4853 3 жыл бұрын
I always get so excited when you post man:) so much free value and knowledge! Wish I could repay you somehow brother✌️
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jake, all good man!
@robertallen1739
@robertallen1739 Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! The cowboy reading Byways! Priceless!
@julianwuerzler
@julianwuerzler Жыл бұрын
great breakdown! did you add any grain on her closeup scene in 4:09 in post? looks beautiful!
@ianblackburn2645
@ianblackburn2645 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see so many of these setups are similar to my own makes me feel like I do know what I'm doing somewhat
@scottgoding3115
@scottgoding3115 3 жыл бұрын
You teach me something new every time! Thank you Lewis
@FreeLancerdu29
@FreeLancerdu29 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for sharing your real-DP-life tricks and the details around them.
@mhardingphoto
@mhardingphoto 3 жыл бұрын
The light on the ipad was such a good idea dude!🤌🏻
@JackAdamCarter
@JackAdamCarter 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! @lewispotts - The highlight material on the single shot of the woman with the paper in the exterior shot (4:02) - Where do I find that Highlight material/flag for a C-Stand? It looks like its some kind of plastic rather than a diffuser silk? I cant sem to find it anywhere. Hope you can help! Cheers! :)
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks it's called hiLite diffusion
@dna8269
@dna8269 3 жыл бұрын
The best channel on youtube. Lewis, how are you powering the panel light outside at 2:49? Do you use generators or v-mounts ever? Or just run extension cables somewhere to an outlet?
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Just running off vlock batteries
@daytrip_films
@daytrip_films 3 жыл бұрын
Ah man, all of this is gold. Are all DPs this clever/resourceful? I feel like they can't be lol. Pretty sure I learn more about lighting from your videos than almost any other youtube channel out there
@edwinkhudadian5022
@edwinkhudadian5022 3 жыл бұрын
You're the best, Lewis. Thank you for the videos!
@ectoproductions
@ectoproductions 3 жыл бұрын
These are some insanely simple set ups yet they look sooooo fantastic! Nice work! Truly inspiring for budget filmmakers
@BngLrd
@BngLrd 3 жыл бұрын
This channel is amazing...thanks a lot for sharing!
@CarloTimothy
@CarloTimothy 3 жыл бұрын
when i share your channel to my friends, i say "this freaking guy is so good. straight to the point, no BS. well-shot sponsor ads too haha"
@alvarojimenez1948
@alvarojimenez1948 3 жыл бұрын
I learn so much with you!! You are great, keep doing this kind of videos please
@melaninxhalide1165
@melaninxhalide1165 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this breakdown! More of these in 2022! 🙏🏾
@btt8410
@btt8410 3 жыл бұрын
Love it. You deliver all these knowledge in suvch a smooth way👌🏼
@migsflicks
@migsflicks 3 жыл бұрын
Every video is a gem. Keep it up indeed!
@Levistut
@Levistut 3 жыл бұрын
Bro i am soooo inspired by your videos! Thanks so much for sharing. You got a big new fan here from germany!
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@LCAStudios
@LCAStudios 3 жыл бұрын
What's the link to the video with Fincher talking about the set lighting?
@EHBRod13
@EHBRod13 2 жыл бұрын
I love these vids so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Keep them coming!
@dpjohnjones432
@dpjohnjones432 3 жыл бұрын
As always loved your videos. I got to start employing these techniques more often. I like the fact that you guys make sure the subject is not being poisoned by extraneous frontal light. I got to be more aware of ratios so my work looks less boring lol. I'm such a noob haha. Intellytech lights are pretty awesome I hear. Maybe check those out? Btw your remarks about the lawn at the beginning were hilarious 🤣
@mirko.paoloni
@mirko.paoloni 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much !
@PeterKae
@PeterKae 3 жыл бұрын
Super dope tips. Gonna implement some of those set ups in my next short film for sure!! good stuff here
@SanczykLucas
@SanczykLucas 3 жыл бұрын
Love this 👏. Thank you very much Lewis. Keep them coming.
@michaelrayshard4368
@michaelrayshard4368 3 жыл бұрын
The Soonwell FB-21 is a similar light to the worn flex light that you are currently using.
@jackdelulio
@jackdelulio 4 ай бұрын
Genius using the MC on the ipad shot!
@JoshuaFortuna
@JoshuaFortuna 3 жыл бұрын
Be sure to let us (me) know what light you go with in place of the FalconEyes. I have one and love it. I’ve considered going with there large 4ft light.
@AxTechs
@AxTechs 3 жыл бұрын
That interview with fincher and eric on shotdeck is one of the most technical he's done in a while - really interesting
@brittacurkovic
@brittacurkovic 3 жыл бұрын
Curious about your regular use of the 2x2 panel instead of a 2ft tube. Do you prefer the 2x2 panel, or you just don’t happen to have tubes? Trying to build my lighting kit right now, appreciate your advice, thank you!
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
The tubes are great but they're not as soft as a panel type light, I find myself putting diffusion in front of tube lights if I use them on faces alot of the time
@brittacurkovic
@brittacurkovic 3 жыл бұрын
@@lewispotts Thank you Lewis, I really appreciate it! I have a 2x2 that I have not been using, as I've been using COB's with diffusion mostly, but am trying to get more lightweight. Will test it today!
@animusvisual
@animusvisual 3 жыл бұрын
hey! Adorama has a "CLAR" version of the flex panel. i love mine, i think its a 24x24 inch. Great vid btw, thank you again!
@innatemusic
@innatemusic 3 жыл бұрын
Always love these vids!
@ProjectDadLyfe
@ProjectDadLyfe 3 жыл бұрын
Check out the Godox FL100 Flexlight - very similar to the Falcon Eyes and a lot easier to source in Australia. I do have one if you want to borrow it.
@YOUAREMYKIN
@YOUAREMYKIN 2 жыл бұрын
Am learning so much from your videos, thanks. Q: whats that portable haze machine you guys used? Or that you would recommend.
@larskaiser2196
@larskaiser2196 3 жыл бұрын
Thx for the video. Really nice to watch.
@ianblackburn2645
@ianblackburn2645 3 жыл бұрын
Falcon eyes have a new version of that light not sure what I think of it yet but seem to have slightly better build quality to it
@FTMuisikTV
@FTMuisikTV 3 жыл бұрын
You're a lighting Genius Lewis! Great content
@christofferpaavilainen5298
@christofferpaavilainen5298 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always! Regarding your flex light I just ordered the Intellytech LiteCloth 2.0 LC-160 RGBWW the other day that might be an interesting replacement for your Falcon Eyes that is getting worn out.
@ivanperez5937
@ivanperez5937 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Lewis, I love you content and your channel. It by far has taught me a lot. What sources do you use to learn your information? ASC Mag? Any recommended books or interviews? Podcasts?
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Yeah a little bit of ASC mag, but mainly just trial and error over a long time and trying things around the house
@saratharya8363
@saratharya8363 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your ideas ❤❤
@brittacurkovic
@brittacurkovic 2 жыл бұрын
One more question... do you ever use half soft frost for outdoor shoots? Or do you use Hilite only because it's quieter?
@mrdasani22
@mrdasani22 3 жыл бұрын
More of these please
@corduroynightmare
@corduroynightmare 3 жыл бұрын
Best ad reads in the game
@cfl4286
@cfl4286 3 жыл бұрын
Great breakdowns! The intelytech lite cloth is a really fantastic fabric light that’s bi color and is brighter than the much more expensive litemats.
@lewispotts
@lewispotts 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've got the big mega one, it's great
@leoquesto9183
@leoquesto9183 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, interloper here, Yeah, I can back that up. I've got two of the LC-160s, and they're quite bright, more rigid than the FE, and can still be folded in quarters.
@TimmyLodhi
@TimmyLodhi 3 жыл бұрын
Very amazing tips here. You're truly a talented DP.
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