My Secret for Dark & Moody Product Videos

[@HUSHHUSH-]

Who else gets really hyped when see that there is another video out from Daniel? Boss guy .

[@AreebProductions]

I was bored in this quarantine, so i created my new channel 💖 *wish me well* 💜💙💖💕.

[@wantapgt]

Fan boy

[@HUSHHUSH-]

@@AreebProductions you are killing it on your channel mate . Well done 👍 and keep up the good work . I have a channel too, it is about downhill mountain biking and really getting into the video stuff . There is a lot to take in and it has been a year of practice and development so far . Good luck to you bud and once again thank you Daniel for the great insides that makes an awesome video . 💪

[@OHOE1]

He has a dark room whit almost no light and has only black clothes, emo?? lamao

[@michaelkillebrew3114]

Everyone. 11k views in 33 min. Lol

[@DreistStudios]

Learned a lot and the added bonus of ziploc bag synonyms was money!!!

[@richkrissel6379]

Daniel's stuff is amazing - I always learn so much. But he just kept going with all the things you could call a plastic bag... it was remarkably entertaining. So, yeah, some could call this: a flexible polymer container. Or maybe a transparent veggie vehicle. There is no end to the nicknames for that prop. Never stop being you, Daniel.

[@thebalasbrothers]

@@richkrissel6379 super resourceful. I appreciate the hustle

[@SilverCymbal]

The master at work again! You make it all seem so easy but your skills are beyond amazing!

[@x-thousands]

Truth

[@darlene9807]

Here before this comment blows up

[@danielschiffer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JoseSpenaN]

RIGHT!!! so impresive! is like SUUUPER easy but wow mindblowing to get there.... This guy is amazing.

[@WhippedFood]

It is very inspiring , always great content with you !

[@ForYouFromTemp]

You don’t understand how perfect the timing is for this video 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Jantraverse]

His every videos are just a whole pure masterpiece RESPECT.

[@HUSHHUSH-]

One of the greatest out there for sure

[@nicosc2204]

ygs

[@thebalasbrothers]

agreed

[@KrisAdamsTV]

Geez, Daniel is one of the smartest filmers I have come across. No doubt his videos look awesome, but when you actually see the intent behind everything, you get to see why they always come out so great.

[@GlenPrinceTech]

Daniel is just so good at what he does. Being able to breakdown things to its simplest form is an art in itself 👌🏾

[@danielschiffer]

Appreciate the kind words!!

[@GlenPrinceTech]

@@danielschiffer anytime brother 🙌🏾

[@thebalasbrothers]

hes the dude!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Man this content is so tip top and the step-by-step information is so rich! This seriously should be information you pay for 🙌🏽. Thanks Daniel for sharing the behind the scenes look at your process.

[@koroudo24]

He is pretty much paid for after posting this on youtube. This is the new trend, they earn more making tutorials.

[@thebalasbrothers]

its so good!

[@WheresNaldo]

​@@koroudo24 When you think about it, the KZbin business model is excellent because it facilitates the dissemination of free education, thereby making its viewers savvier, and ultimately culminating in more content creators. Overtime, the creative juices get stronger.

[@derechosky]

We never understand how the simplest idea has actually the most extraordinary results. We think too much for our creativity so much so that we forget how unique you can be for doing and thinking something so simple yet end up with genius results. Sometimes it's genius to be wise, not smart

[@thebalasbrothers]

Keep it simple!

[@bensviewonlife9822]

I love how you explain stuff so simply, when I first got into the camera industry I found it so complicated on editing and making shots smooth, making shots look how they are suppose to look like and that's all fixed now thanks to you for sure recommend your tips/ tutorials to people that don't quite understand how something is suppose to look, keep killing the game!

[@JD-ik4gw]

Great video! Bonus tip: use a honeycomb grid on your softboxes to prevent any unwanted spill on the backdrop.

[@EstrellitaSorpresas]

7:30 🤯 *Thank you*

[@kevinyounger7854]

Studio photo tip- black velvet. It eats light. Great backdrop for these scenarios, especially if you’re limited in space/depth. And I love the ziploc tip!

[@drewverberate]

Known about that since the 70's. Good of you to share. 👍

[@Aaron_Smith_OM]

Not only is this filmmaking, this is science and physics! One of my favorite channels!!!

[@klowiiszn]

YOU MAKE EVERYTHING SO CREATIVE, SIMPLE AND UNDERSTANDABLE LILE THANK YOU FOR EXISTING

[@honeypotfilms6066]

you’re one of the few KZbinrs that I watch immediately after posting instead of saving to watch later and watching another channels videos 😌 - honeypot films

[@phucmapvlog]

Always on point, great tutorial 👍🏻

[@threefoldtv]

Separation is key! It's so important to remember that the absence of light is just as important as the presence of light! Great tips all around, Daniel!

[@thebalasbrothers]

yep!

[@JesseDriftwood]

You consistently blow me away with your work dude. So good.

[@thebalasbrothers]

agreed!

[@abhiakshith9025]

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[@angelicapaulinedelosangele7934]

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[@SjoerdWess]

Its also very important for clients to have an infinite black backdrop to reduce the major banding issues. As long as you don't have different shades going on in one background piece, you're safe and it will look good! Great video Daniel!

[@treyxaviermusic]

5:23 in which we learn the myriad names for a ziploc, the true tutorial within the tutorial

[@DrewWillson]

To reduce the overhead/key light spilling onto the backdrop, you can also hang some black fabric around the frame. This is called “skirting” the light and it’s used in videos like May I Have This Dance with Chance the Rapper and Francis and the Lights. It’s also a great method if you don’t have a lot of space to pull your subject away from the backdrop.

[@zubeyrgun1767]

You're right, we should adjust the light as well as we can before we go into the post production phase. Otherwise, things like water drops get distorted when turning the background black.

[@AsaFletcher]

Love all the effort Daniel puts into his commercials and videos, because he has to clean up after every shot!

[@danielschiffer]

Haha cleaning up is the WORST

[@hatem0]

Imagine when doing makeup powder shot haha

[@campfiresolutions]

Thanks Man! Your BTS of your whole videos is great but... Breaking down these edits into 'bite size' pieces is awesome! THIS is what we need more of. Keep up the incredible work.

[@danielschiffer]

Glad you liked it!!

[@BurnPhoenix135]

yes!! I LOVE your dark aesthetic, so glad you made this vid

[@danielschiffer]

😊 thank you

[@MichaelGilbertProductions]

Omg! Thank you Daniel! I just created a drink commercial with a black background and couldn’t figure out how to make the background pure black. Now I finally know. Thank you!

[@PeterKae]

I used so many of Daniels Tips on my Festival Films and they just helped out so much!! Dan for president

[@HeyQuinton]

You’re awesome man and thank you for always helping others and not being clandestine. Amazing - wouldn’t expect anything less from a good Toronto mans

[@MkwiiProTT]

Dude just in time. I have a product photography exam and I was trying to figure this out. huge help

[@samezati716]

Daniel, you are the king of product videography and the crown always belongs to you ...

[@DimitriAbrazard]

Thanks Daniel. Its good that you talked a little more about your exposure and set-up . Perfect . HAPPY 2021 by the way

[@kenh.5903]

As someone mentioned before Black Velvet is the perfect solution for the background. If you want to have light coming from underneath then maybe you should consider making a piece of black glass so you can use the angle of incidence and aim the light through the glass so it bounces up underneath the product. If you want any kind of predictability to your toss then perhaps you should put the product on the table have a 2x4 clamped underneath the table, pull the free end of the 2x4 down and let go... bang the force goes through the table and knocks the product into the air. Last point, are you really throwing that water and product up in the air right in front of your camera without any optical quality Glass in front of it to protect your lens?

[@ImanKamil]

6:08 nice tips 💯

[@topdandelion9506]

Woah.. Abg iman kat sini wkkwkwkwk

[@AreebProductions]

I was bored in this quarantine, so i created my new channel 💖 *wish me well* 💜💙💖💕

[@aghamink50yearsago27]

@@topdandelion9506 woah non english comment

[@aghamink50yearsago27]

@@topdandelion9506 woah neighbor

[@madhavanramesan4770]

Huh?!?!

[@BRRRETO]

Two old-school recommendations from a pre-digital era trained gaffer that you may want to consider 1) add a grid to that dropbox to dramatically diminish spill on your backdrop 2) throw a lenser over that glass to ensure your contrast isn't influenced by unwanted OH light. Should cut down on your post processing. Otherwise, I love your style, technique and finished product.

[@usmanmajid7837]

Grid on the dropbox is a great idea. Noob question, but what's a lenser?

[@BRRRETO]

@@usmanmajid7837 It's simply any flag you might throw (mount) to block light from hitting the lens glass. The stock lens hood is one way to reduce this from happening, matte boxes are another. In a pinch, your hand or anything that keeps direct light from hitting the glass that is not intended. Film crews are always tuned into any stray sources of light that might cause an issue, & often can be odd reflections from a shiny object and will jump in to rectify or at minimum let the camera operator/DP know so it can be fixed. It's common to hear from the DP, "can I get a lenser!"

[@IGProductions569]

Me: can't film myself sitting in a chair Daniel: artistically expresses flying bell peppers

[@danielschiffer]

🎨💥🌶

[@altruisticlemur]

@@danielschiffer Lol

[@thebalasbrothers]

LOL

[@robertsaca3512]

I do this for a living with hundred thousand dollar budgets, we use chroma keying to make the background black and usually add charcoal with a vignette. Benefit of chroma key is the ability to choose and change the background infinitely and even if the client changes their mind months later, reshoot without reshooting. Your way bakes in the background, it's difficult, probably destructive to remove or alter in any substantial way. If possible, use a hall way to separate the key screen from the subject, the more distance the less chance of spill. Use a grid on the box to again avoid spill. Use diffused glass underneath with lights under that. Use strips on the sides. Use a powerful kicker back light with a snoot from behind, but not directly behind, so it's out of frame and there's no flare issue. Hope that helps.

[@Josmi]

Im always learning something new here. Thank you for sharing stuff with us.

[@thebalasbrothers]

same

[@__Engineer-dm1eb]

when i actually saw that video was amazing more than i expected🥰🥰

[@AlliandWill]

I shot some stock in 2013 of veggies flying in the air, but that ziplock bag trick would have made it SOOO much easier haha, great tip man!

[@Emily-so9re]

I just found this channel and i can't get enough

[@dudetgg7740]

this guy is a pro in creativity

[@bc_views]

I learned sooo much when it comes to editing from DS. I almost feel dumb knowing how long I've used FCPX then seeing Daniel use stuff in the program I never even thought of.

[@GawxArt]

Sick video

[@ccl4w]

luv ur vids bro😳

[@RELAXEDFIT]

That zip lock bag trick is a thing of beauty... quality content as always man!

[@danielschiffer]

It really is! Life changing, haha

[@juancamilosanabriasaenz3282]

These videos have a lot of quality

[@AreebProductions]

I was bored in this quarantine, so i created my new channel 💖 *wish me well* 💜💙💖💕.

[@philtespo]

Great way to verify that everything is pure black. Take the eye dropper tool to the black area and confirm the hex is 000000. Huge help to make sure the blacks will be consistent on every type of display.

[@BalletPink]

I'd also love to learn, how to make background white, which I need for my videos. When I push up shadow, the main object is becoming too bright.

[@helpforourhomeless1819]

Push up your highlights

[@selenanthings]

I keep your videos on repeat because I learn so much from all your techniques. I dont want to miss anything!!

[@philruu]

If you ever have a drought of job inquiries, just pull out the good 'ol blackdrop, launch every fruit, vegetable, spice and whatsoever with a ziploc bag and put all clips up as stock footage. Additional positive side effect: the accidental fruit salad saves time for cooking!

[@danielschiffer]

🤣

[@thomasniederhaus]

Great video without holding back. Daniel actually tries to explain how it is done, instead of "click here for my full tutorial". Great work!

[@stevewelsh__]

Me: what is the secret? The thumbnail: CAPSICUMS

[@damiantorres4478]

I'm excited, everything looks like magic pure, actually I felt like hypnotized, aweson just awesome

[@darrenlim87]

Me: I need to team of 5 for this shot. Daniel : See me next video

[@filmfromthefuture]

I think I owe you money for how much knowledge you give

[@thevisiter.2070]

If you go straight to the fridge after watching this and find yourself with a pepper, you know: you were schiffered.

[@thebalasbrothers]

he got me

[@myeahonline]

I watched a random behind-the-scenes by someone else on Instagram who has roughly more complicated-looking equipment and I hurried here because I wanted to see real magic. I conclude that you’re just on a different level of mastery.

[@shay6953]

Hey daniel there's this paint called musou black that practically doesnt reflect light at all. like its very dark. ofcourse i saw it on youtube but check it out. it might be useful to you and more efficient. they say it absorbs 99% of light or something. i dont know for sure cz ive never used it but hey it just crossed my mind. love your videos btw. love from sri lanka.

[@thebalasbrothers]

i don't know if they make a seamless for that paint

[@jsvillanueva90]

You inspire a lot of people bro. Send you a big Mexican hug 🫂🇲🇽

[@nikodembartnik]

Every time I see your video I just want to grab a camera and make a product video :)

[@danielschiffer]

That's my goal, so I'm glad you feel that way!!

[@NickyRoi]

This guy is amazing! He knows really what he's doing!

[@thebalasbrothers]

agreed!

[@NickyRoi]

@@thebalasbrothers this guy is awesome! He can film nice video commercials.

[@thebalasbrothers]

@@NickyRoi the best!

[@IDHAYAMTV]

Great Videos! btw how do you focus it?? manual or auto...

[@MichaelPari]

manual most likely

[@PuurJarrett]

Manual, 100%

[@penguindoanything888]

MY HEART STOPPED WHEN YOU WERE WIPING THE TABLE AND THE LIGHT WAS ABOUT TO DROP 7:03

[@MattAitia]

Some people call him the Pepper King while others claim he’s the B Roll Bronco 🧐

[@danielschiffer]

Some call him Matt with the Hat, while others claim that he is Marty the One Man Party.

[@jamesnono7]

This guy is sooo generous of his idea!! Thanks Dan! I appreciate it.

[@nya2286]

"I'm soaking wet" video production in a nutshell

[@thebalasbrothers]

lol. We do foodstuff and are constantly vacuuming! and getting wet

[@yourmayoresfood]

amazing...what amaze me is all and all setups special making the background as infinite black

[@sampfeiffer9155]

If the subject is also black like the can in one of the examples does that effect the coloring or does the key do enough to create contrast.

[@МариКирюпина]

I am a vet from Moscow who most likely won’t film anything ever though so satisfying to watch :)

[@brandon_krage]

I will be right back. I need to go grab my camera and a black background!

[@mlegrand]

@Daniel Schiffer - You should occasionally go back and watch one or two of your first videos just to appreciate how far you've come in such a short time. This video is amazing and I've really enjoyed watching your journey over the years. Congrats and keep it up!

[@RyanLennoxBradley]

That slo mo b can was so cool, you always find gear ways to do things different from others

[@MattLloydTube]

Probably your most helpful video ever I'd say. Watched it 3 times

[@aie_aie_]

Daniel, I dream of the day when you will put your talent at the service of things that really matter: talking about violence, child abuse, defending animal rights and anti-speciesism, denouncing the judicial and penitentiary system, or the commercial health lobbies, promoting artists who pacify the world or make us more lucid about it, etc. ❤️ These causes are so urgent and need pros like you. 👍🏼 (I say this because I already put all my talents - architect, draftswoman, video artist, graphic designer, expert in psychology, marketing, rhetorical techniques, ... - at the service of some of these causes. 💪🏼) Life is short. Choose well to whom you offer your ideas and energy. ✊🏼

[@alxxnt2003]

this dude is a genius in videography

[@TAPPChannel]

wow I guess this is the fastest growing channel I've ever seen... Congrats Daniel... Well deserved

[@DyabeuPL]

Daniel! The tip with a plastic bag is so simple and so genius! Thank a lot for that! :D

[@nickxplore4265]

Thank you so much for going so in depth and sharing your methods, D! Extremely generous of you! Question though....For the pepper in the air example, how do you set the focus beforehand? How do you have CRISP, PERFECT focus on something moving mid-air? Do you measure the focus with your hand and lock it in place and hope for the best? A follow-up...Getting into nitpicking details here... What if you can't reach the focus lock with the other hand? You'd need an extra person to help lock the focus?

[@Foodiefront]

As it looks so easy but its not your creative thinking make it look easier you are truly genius

[@DanielH]

Wow, so many preparations for few seconds shot. Nice work

[@zamiani1921]

i really appreciate how beautifully you explain whats going on

[@grilledcontent4195]

OVER POWERED EDIT AND FILMING KNOWLEDGE 🔥🔥🔥

[@boyodeman]

Daniel.. you're a pure inspiration to the whole world. Keep it up!.

[@regioncasablanca15emepromo4]

You are the reason why I chose to study audio visuals engineering thanks for making my life better

[@madebymarcin]

I come here not only for excellent video tutorials content but this audio...it rocks as well!!

[@paolorepetto1039]

This is the type of content that makes me come back to this channel! Keep up the great work!

[@benjaminbryer]

This was a gift Daniel, thanks a lot! One thing I would love is to get a backdrop setup video. I am on the lookout for backdrop system for a while now as I am mainly doing product photography for clients and would love to know the curtain style system you use! Anyway great tips as always!

[@brodybourne]

This is by far my favourite content from you to date 🙏👏 thank you

[@sannimustapha5188]

So light can be this intricate, wow

[@ExploredPerpsective]

You make complex look so simple and explain it in an even simpler manner. So easy to follow along. Thank you

[@guns_n_graphics]

This has been one of my favorite videos you have done!!

[@un4175]

I am not even into cameras or video production but I enjoy watching this.

[@WheresNaldo]

Wow, just wow! I was sucked into this superb video the whole time. You did an exceptional job explaining the editing component too. Thank you!!

[@MylesZalewa]

Man!! So great. You're so articulate and explain things so easy to understand and follow. Thanks Daniel. Love your work.

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

nice !! this is gold of a tutorial and tips you are now known for these type of commercial on a DIY level !! amazing stuff

[@JordanVegBike]

love you telling us all of the words people use for that type of bag

[@bachingersteinhuber]

You could also flag the light from your keylight off the backdrop, or tape some blackwrap on the backdrop-side of the light to block it off!

[@intensegaming7181]

This is why I love your content bro simple honest and short video-ed. Keep up the great work💪🏻🔥

[@FaddyVFX]

Awesome colors and beautiful effects and designs. Great material.😀

[@oatbrandtv]

I don’t think you realize how awesome you really are!

[@brianllinn]

wow so educational!! love this so much and also learned so much