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.
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Noted
@mcgreevs243 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 :-)
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
😂
@mandalayfilmclub3 жыл бұрын
I feel like I become a better filmmaker with each video of yours I watch. Keep it up Lewis!
@BoyBlessing3 жыл бұрын
same bro.. I learn the most from Lewis's channel
@JustinnLamar3 жыл бұрын
Deadass.
@QerjijNabil3 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
@tuckerkanderson3 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.
@codylarosa3 жыл бұрын
Quickly becoming my favorite channel. I love how you show the process of problem solving on set.
@tondann3 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!
@Elassyahmed3 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
@lukelikeslakes11 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
@whatsonmytable2 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!
@andobarks2 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the tips. Very generous of you. Please do not stop!
@DiegoGarciaPhoto3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best cinematography channels I've ever found. Keep up the excellent work. Very, very useful.
@AsiatiqueMedia3 жыл бұрын
the last one with the little Aputure light was genius!
@paradoximages96223 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.
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Yeah nice, heard this a couple of times now, I'll keep it in mind next time, thanks for the tip!
@MattSpaugh3 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!
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, good to hear🙂
@jermaingarcia96783 жыл бұрын
I'm just here to say Thank you so much for all your teachings
@EdmundElijah3 жыл бұрын
It's always a great morning when I can enjoy a new Lewis Potts video with my coffee.
@darrenchoy3 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!
@IanBFootage2 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!
@georgengugi64332 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration. I love how you simplify your work
@SteakFromJakeFarm7772 жыл бұрын
i could binge watch these all day. quality stuff my man.
@peturthor51403 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff man. Love how simple your approach to the lighting is. High end results!!!
@shaneharrison41722 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.
@TylerGraf3 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.
@derekjcooper3 жыл бұрын
All I want for Christmas is... well... obviously a Lewis Potts video!
@joseelement76953 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.
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! 😎
@WetheDepressed2 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!
@kimkrohnberle2 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.caldwelldp3 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.
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Ashley
@Solveiga5553 жыл бұрын
Your ad breaks are so cool I don't even want to skip them :)
@reckerproduction94682 жыл бұрын
Wow , the last shot was soo simple but soo effective
@rossmetcalf17533 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_triki3 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 :)
@georgedoyle87953 жыл бұрын
Great information as always Lewis, one of the best lighting channels on You Tube.
@yannickmuller27073 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.
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a much better work around, I'll remember that next time!
@yannickmuller27073 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 ;)
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
@@yannickmuller2707 yeah, I'm no vfx person but I totally agree about green screen
@dillonbrown14543 жыл бұрын
Learning so much from you. Please keep them coming. Always want them to be longer.
@tristenmoles79333 жыл бұрын
We use the lite mat 4!!!! Really good LED
@NOOOOOOOOOOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOO03 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!
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Yeah possibly in another video I can add them
@NOOOOOOOOOOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOO03 жыл бұрын
@@lewispotts cool thanks, they look amazing!
@BradyBessette3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being such a good resource!
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks legend! 🙌
@flochfitness3 жыл бұрын
My favorite DP is back!!!!
@marcin_piechocki2 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.
@worlddomination98933 жыл бұрын
You’re channel is my favorite!
@channelh4423 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.
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Yeah more expensive but much better build quality for sure!
@mhardingphoto3 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.
@verifiedMPA3 жыл бұрын
Love the Byways cameo, and everything else for sure.
@andreathode37822 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your outstanding videos that you keep posting here for us to watch and learn! Very much appreciated 🙏❤️
@scottbunn7683 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for share all of this stuff Lewis! Amazing work.
@Kadehr3 жыл бұрын
HUGE thank you for those tasty BTS man!
@fabiogemaque3 жыл бұрын
Amazing content Lewis! Thanks so much for sharing
@benpossehl3 жыл бұрын
This is the type of content I follow you for. Great work!!! Keep em coming.
@bro_liv3 жыл бұрын
Those videos are so valuable, thank you mate, much appreciated.
@MateoToro3 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
@kjeet0073 жыл бұрын
Such a warm talk, really enjoyed it 😊
@cmsaikia3 жыл бұрын
Watching this after a long day of shoot, always inspiring. Thanks for the motivation to wake up early again tommorow.
@AllieSakwa3 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.
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they look great
@jakeleuzzi48533 жыл бұрын
I always get so excited when you post man:) so much free value and knowledge! Wish I could repay you somehow brother✌️
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jake, all good man!
@robertallen1739 Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! The cowboy reading Byways! Priceless!
@julianwuerzler Жыл бұрын
great breakdown! did you add any grain on her closeup scene in 4:09 in post? looks beautiful!
@ianblackburn26453 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
@scottgoding31153 жыл бұрын
You teach me something new every time! Thank you Lewis
@FreeLancerdu293 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for sharing your real-DP-life tricks and the details around them.
@mhardingphoto3 жыл бұрын
The light on the ipad was such a good idea dude!🤌🏻
@JackAdamCarter2 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! :)
@lewispotts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks it's called hiLite diffusion
@dna82693 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?
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Just running off vlock batteries
@daytrip_films3 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
@edwinkhudadian50223 жыл бұрын
You're the best, Lewis. Thank you for the videos!
@ectoproductions3 жыл бұрын
These are some insanely simple set ups yet they look sooooo fantastic! Nice work! Truly inspiring for budget filmmakers
@BngLrd3 жыл бұрын
This channel is amazing...thanks a lot for sharing!
@CarloTimothy3 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"
@alvarojimenez19483 жыл бұрын
I learn so much with you!! You are great, keep doing this kind of videos please
@melaninxhalide11653 жыл бұрын
Loved this breakdown! More of these in 2022! 🙏🏾
@btt84103 жыл бұрын
Love it. You deliver all these knowledge in suvch a smooth way👌🏼
@migsflicks3 жыл бұрын
Every video is a gem. Keep it up indeed!
@Levistut3 жыл бұрын
Bro i am soooo inspired by your videos! Thanks so much for sharing. You got a big new fan here from germany!
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@LCAStudios3 жыл бұрын
What's the link to the video with Fincher talking about the set lighting?
@EHBRod132 жыл бұрын
I love these vids so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Keep them coming!
@dpjohnjones4323 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.paoloni3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much !
@PeterKae3 жыл бұрын
Super dope tips. Gonna implement some of those set ups in my next short film for sure!! good stuff here
@SanczykLucas3 жыл бұрын
Love this 👏. Thank you very much Lewis. Keep them coming.
@michaelrayshard43683 жыл бұрын
The Soonwell FB-21 is a similar light to the worn flex light that you are currently using.
@jackdelulio4 ай бұрын
Genius using the MC on the ipad shot!
@JoshuaFortuna3 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.
@AxTechs3 жыл бұрын
That interview with fincher and eric on shotdeck is one of the most technical he's done in a while - really interesting
@brittacurkovic3 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!
@lewispotts3 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
@brittacurkovic3 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!
@animusvisual3 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!
@innatemusic3 жыл бұрын
Always love these vids!
@ProjectDadLyfe3 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.
@YOUAREMYKIN2 жыл бұрын
Am learning so much from your videos, thanks. Q: whats that portable haze machine you guys used? Or that you would recommend.
@larskaiser21963 жыл бұрын
Thx for the video. Really nice to watch.
@ianblackburn26453 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
@FTMuisikTV3 жыл бұрын
You're a lighting Genius Lewis! Great content
@christofferpaavilainen52983 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.
@ivanperez59373 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?
@lewispotts3 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
@saratharya83633 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your ideas ❤❤
@brittacurkovic2 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?
@mrdasani223 жыл бұрын
More of these please
@corduroynightmare3 жыл бұрын
Best ad reads in the game
@cfl42863 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.
@lewispotts3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've got the big mega one, it's great
@leoquesto91833 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.
@TimmyLodhi3 жыл бұрын
Very amazing tips here. You're truly a talented DP.