My New Favorite Light For Photography and Filmmaking

amaran sent me their new amaran 300c light, a spotlight attachment, and more to test out to make some photos on film in the studio...and you'll have to watch the video to see how it went!
This video is NOT sponsored or paid for by aputure / amaran. Thank you to the folks at aputure for sending me these new pieces of gear to create with!
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[@very-ratti]

Every video feels like a masterclass on lighting. I love that you have so little focus on the camera gear itself. You have your kit and you've mastered it. It's refreshing.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!

[@patjepeeyayo]

You're the only one who can make me pause everything and give your video my full attention.

[@linusandhiscamera]

dude thank you what?? so sweet

[@wilkinsswiger2306]

almost every frame of this video is unbeatable.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much wilk! love you

[@HerculesImages]

Linus, my favorite is the double exposure at 10:06, so 🔥

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@ollitumelius4608]

These are all bangers! It's not the light, it's you.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much man!!

[@geovannarivera2715]

when i tell i screameddddd at that gorgeous double exposure shot, also the way you just started playing with the light and the amazing results you got 1000/10

[@solargehirn]

Such a joy watching you doing what you love!

[@Defiance151]

I love how stoked you get when you shoot! Thank you for an awesome video!! 🤘🏻

[@kapibarakapibarovich5804]

Incredible work as always!

[@IandeNoronha]

My gosh! You've nailed EVERY SINGLE SHOT! Incredible work my man! Subbed!

[@trevvrun]

I love a big, beautiful, soft box.

[@linusandhiscamera]

LMAO

[@borkborkbork]

I love the variety in the shots. Fantastic video bro

[@wayanbarre]

The joy and passion that emanate from you are so pleasing.

[@arthurh.bezerra1272]

I've loved this vid, mate. Really inspiring for trying myself in studio. Keep rocking content, please. Love from Australia.

[@trentandjessie]

Such a great video and those images are incredible! Amazing how much variety you could achieve in just two rolls. Love it 👏🏼

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!! so glad we got some good ones in 2 rolls lol

[@rickwink]

Everytime you amaze us even more with your creative ways of using light and posing your models. Keep inspiring us Linus!🔥✨

[@linusandhiscamera]

than you fam!!

[@agustinalvarez4661]

Your art is amazingly beautiful, every time I watch your videos I get so inspired, makes me wanna go through rolls

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!! hope you shoot some film :)

[@Calderonvideo]

good video, like how you combine old school (film) with new school (light). Also, its amazing how Aperture is so late to the party of cob rgb or full color lights, but they get all the attention. Hive / Arri lights had similar lights in the market for 10 years already.

[@junoworldwide]

You absolutely killed it. Your calm to enthusiastic demeanor definitely helps with an amzing studio sesh. That double exposure was top-notch too!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!

[@thegentlestories214]

love your style!

[@iragoesandsings]

you so adorable and your work is amazing,🐾! thanks for light from your heart 🌿

[@ttoniross]

Dude, you look good. I imagine how happy you're when developing these photos. I love how you see things, I feel like, if I were your assistant I can learn a lot from you. Beautiful portraits as always. 👏👏👏🇵🇭

[@NikkiBigger]

Such a good video! The light looks incredible and you made some amazing images :)

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much nikki!

[@markgatus96]

Just discovered your channel and holy crap dude I'm so inspired! Thanks for sharing your knowledge :D

[@ericmenu5408]

Great ideas and superb results, you’re very talented and we’re very lucky that you share that content ! 🙌 film powaaaa !

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!! glad to make these videos!

[@Coco-ct5ix]

What a fantastic vid - it felt like a class on lighting! Great job! Major props to the model - a wonderful collaboration! Zack looks like a young Willem Dafoe!!🎉❤

[@linusandhiscamera]

not the only person who thinks this!

[@KoolMeArtist]

omg i have the same lights and i've been playing around with them!! awesome video as always linus :D

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so so much!!

[@andreajohnson3564]

That’s super cool!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thanks mumma

[@user-hh9po4ky5x]

Just been planning a shoot, and BOOM this video inspire me big time!

[@linusandhiscamera]

I hope it goes well!!

[@CarlesMass]

This is beautiful

[@videolaricin8634]

men, crazy good this video! thanks for it.. you have my subs...

[@linusandhiscamera]

Thanks for the sub! Glad you're here!

[@Amandagooden]

Omg amazing! Thank you for sharing. I was wondering how you did it!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thanks for watching!!

[@roberto_lezama]

The projector idea was cool AF 🎉

[@TKaz10]

that was amazing dude

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much fam

[@thegoat4life]

killed it great job!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!! appreciate you goat

[@scotttate1400]

This is a creative masterpiece in lighting shot on film. Your model is a dead ringer for Jim Morrison.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!! and yes, zack looks so much like him

[@sarahdevoti]

damn making me wanna try out this light! Love seeing your workflow in the studio, let him COOK!

[@linusandhiscamera]

we gotta get you one fr

[@gmosworld]

Dude you keep leveling up this is nutty

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much man!! i appreciate you!!

[@Renzsu]

Yeah man, that hit all the spots. Great work! That last Pentax 67 image was my favorite as well. A bit of a bittersweet video as well for me, I used to have hair like Zach.. but 20 years later, and it's gone.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so so much man!!

[@weston4237]

Forgot to add: This is for sure one of my favorite videos you've done. LOVE all of this and I have a new inspiration and desire to try more constant lighting. Wah wah weeee wah!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!

[@k1k13004]

subbed! I love your enthusiasm :)

[@ryanmoorman7799]

double exposure shot goes crazy

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much, ryan

[@bdat]

Love this light. I rarely use my 150d cause it just does everything I want it to do for the most part. Also your photos turned out amazing, reminded me of a David Bowie album cover

[@linusandhiscamera]

awh man thank you so much!!

[@sabinemetz]

This light feels like it was inspired by your work!!

[@Photographybyjonah]

Linus is the king of creative lighting, There's no contest.

[@samuelguce]

Very nice usage!

[@billyspocketlife]

Zach looks so cool

[@linusandhiscamera]

nice ass dude fr

[@jkano123]

My boy Zacc !🔥

[@linusandhiscamera]

young legend

[@nightsbeatswitchgood]

that last setup with just the basic soft box... Ive spent so many years watching fashion photography breakdowns and it's so funny to sometimes pull back and realize a big soft key light is literally the only thing you need. no need for vflats, fill lights, rim lights or catch lights. plain and simple and it looks GOOD!!!! absolute favorite shot from this shoot is the one at 9:33. looks like a poster for an edgy early 90's psychological thriller with political undertones. somethin about running from the cops, cheap motels and with a pack of marlboros in his old man's leather jacket.

[@kidcoma1340]

Love your results! In my opinion, these will undergo the same process that happened to Astera Titantubes... when those came out, everyone was putting them into the background of their music videos because it was a new look, then quickly people got bored by it (I already find my feed is slightly oversaturated with "spotlight" images). Then they proceeded to just be a nifty tool for more regular appliances, like making edge lights or practical lights. I can see how this Aputure LED could be my GoTo tool for simulating direct sun light with hard shadows.

[@backwardshalos6036]

another banger video

[@linusandhiscamera]

You already know! Thank you!!

[@raguram9343]

Imo no one does film photography that too studio one's like this other than you, great content bro

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!!

[@user-nk9jv2ve1x]

Saw my boy Zach on the Thumbnail so you know I had to hop on! Amazing content Limus!

[@dhoomKetuKumar]

thanks a ton yo! i am going to redo this session. good compositions sire. i wonder if i'd be using a 80mm 6X6 on medium format how the frames pan out. very good episode sire.

[@deeshotts]

No skips 10/10 video. Earned a subscribe from me

[@DLivingston]

you never talk enough. also they should have named the spot light "The Linus" because it's such a key part to your portrait work. All Love!

[@linusandhiscamera]

haha that would be sweeeet

[@elliotwalker4182]

Is your friend Jim Morrison? Excellent video as always, endlessly inspiring!

[@linusandhiscamera]

haha he really does look like him. thank you!!

[@martialonzo]

Another great video Linus! Thank you for sharing your process dude I really learn a lot from you

[@linusandhiscamera]

bro you're my GOAT

[@funkonsight]

Great video 🔭💿

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!

[@Chips-Lab]

Love your creative flow and how simply your share it. You very talented. Thank you. Can I ask what’s your fav app for light meter ?

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you for watching! the app is my light meter pro

[@BSinSeattle]

You should get a kickback cause I just bought this set up and a Neewer stand on Amazon after watching this. Take note Aputure- Thanks for the video.

[@clmrsmn]

loved the vid and love when you can do that with a light. i modified a lens of mine to attach to one of those "tofu" lights so i can do this and project shapes with shapes behind the aperture, idk what its actually called

[@linusandhiscamera]

what!! that sounds so sick. would love to see what you're talking about!

[@allen_snapped]

I'm buying one. That shit is so dope.

[@linusandhiscamera]

brooooo lets go! such a good light

[@hexiy_jpeg]

oh god the first double exposure is *mwah*

[@linusandhiscamera]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@PikulBoy]

Wow, that double exposure... I mean, come on! You're killing it as a professional but also as a content creator!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!! it is so hard to do both, espacilly when these videos are just being produced out of pocket, but i'm gonna keep it going!

[@brodtkunst]

Thanks for the video, the application possibilities are enormous if you can control the light. What about the fan? Is it audible when recording video in the studio in close proximity? Is the power reduced when the fan is switched off?

[@Havenotats]

Let's go bro ❗

[@linusandhiscamera]

thanks bro bro

[@NC-oc3ld]

Great video

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!

[@Artspluto]

This is amazing! absolutely. Around 8:51, did the projector had double light with little yellow on the eyes and blue on the face ?

[@linusandhiscamera]

yes!

[@tailewis8210]

man, youre awesome! all hits no misses per usual question! how do you use your phone as a light meter? would love a quick breadown on that, or just an app name :)

[@ofthenearfuture]

That mans Chin tho lol but this was an incredible video! Let alone getting to see how you use light, and your photography workflow, the images you created were spectacular. Inspiring even, thanks.

[@joyx81]

beautiful video congratulations. What type of app do you use to get the correct exposure? thank you 🙏🏾

[@ekphotography]

Thanks, Nice one, what projector is that or do you recommend ? Thanks

[@EricPhoto]

Amazing!!! What app do you use to know the exposure?

[@Cats_and_Film]

Great video as always! How often are you pushing the brightness past 50%? Wondering if the 150 would be enough....

[@linusandhiscamera]

for the RGB stuff it's pretty usually at 75% or higher, but for white light i'm usually at like 50%

[@tonysluna]

you got a "New Fan Sub"... 1st time i watch your video... I LOVE IT... amazing Video. What app you are using to calculate the exposure...?

[@linusandhiscamera]

Welcome to the channel!! My light meter pro is the name of my light meter app!!

[@JoATTech]

Dope

[@linusandhiscamera]

appreciate you!

[@weston4237]

Zach kinda looks like young Willem Dafoe.

[@linusandhiscamera]

the third comment saying this!!

[@PrinZsuN1]

Its crazy how good these images are... You are so good man. I would love to try something like this in the future but I have two question you could maybe help me with. Do you think in your case the Amaran 150c would be enough or did u need the power of the 300c ? And what model is your projector ? Thank you a lot for the Video... Peace and love from Germany

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you! the 150 is probably good for most people! the 300c is helpful for analog that needs more light though

[@JpBoudreaux]

double exposure shot goes so hard.

[@jorgemartin3057]

Really inspiring video, you are amazing at portraits. Have you ever worked with large format?

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you sm! next week's video is on large format - my first time shooting 4x5! it does *not* go perfectly LOL but excited to get better

[@jorgemartin3057]

@@linusandhiscamera what a coincidence! I just watched it, fantastic video, again it's super inspiring!

[@germancreatives88]

Cool! What projector is that?

[@leandrothadeu5029]

COMO FAÇO PRA USAR ESSES FORMATOS NO PROJETOR DATASHOW?

[@NANCEmusic]

you’re the coldest out

[@linusandhiscamera]

streets saying i'm the coldest out, press a little button and it park itself

[@xicoxk]

Hey ! Amazing. What is that projector and software???

[@linusandhiscamera]

just a general epson home cinema projector and photoshop!

[@vigo4ever]

Hey, what app do you use to take the temperature of the light on the model's face? Nide video man!

[@linusandhiscamera]

my light meter pro!

[@abdulsalam-oo4cj]

These are super cool. What tripod do you use for the RB67?

[@linusandhiscamera]

peak design tripod! link in the description! it's heavier than the carbon fiber one by PD which is good for big analog cameras, and the head of the tripod is the best one i've ever used for reframing photo or video with. just so compact, easy to use, and just so reliable

[@abdulsalam-oo4cj]

@@linusandhiscamera yea I saw how you were able to easily frame his face with the tripod head. Im definitely going to look into the it. Thanks for the speedy response

[@redaska]

quick question. what app are you using to check the aperture to check the light

[@shaneallen6008]

Damn g, I need that light in muh life

[@linusandhiscamera]

bro you doooo

[@anestmotion]

sorry if i missed it, did you tell us the projector u use in this video? i need to know the lumens. thank u!

[@ilonachesanovska4462]

what light meter app are you using on your phone? thanks!

[@nick-lemmer]

Can I ask if this is the 19 or 36 lens attachment for the spotlight? Whichever one you’re using seems like the perfect one for my studio space. Been on the fence about purchasing and I think your video sold me on it!

[@linusandhiscamera]

I was using the 36! it's excellent

[@tarikhattab3213]

what is the name of the application that you used to calculate the aperture (f/) ? Please

[@yanyuchan2235]

What is your mobile app for exposure metering the film camera?

[@dsfajewellery4135]

Hey! What were you doing on with your phone when you said "250 WOOO."??

[@michinaps]

What app are you using for the light meter?!

[@OscRic96]

I don't even get to work so early

[@linusandhiscamera]

that's right we up rn

[@laurensvanderveken6373]

I noticed you use your smartphone as a lightmeter? What app do you use? And is it truly accurate? :D

[@TanyaSky]

What light stand are you using for amaran 300c? I bought one after watching your video and I can't pick a light stand for it that is affordable but safe to use ;;

[@linusandhiscamera]

firstly i’m glad you got one! what an amazing light. secondly, i actually don’t own a c stand or light stand - i always use the ones at the studios i shoot at!

[@TanyaSky]

@@linusandhiscamera Thanks for your response!

[@mwtfrooo6098]

What light meter app do you use?