My secret to filming better low light.

There are a few tricks to get better low light, it's not just about fast glass or high ISO, it also has to do with breaking the shutter angle (rule of thumb).
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[@marion_roberts]

What a neat trick! The blur still looks normal when shooting at 60fps 1/60 which means it can still be cranked.Thanks for the tip,yo.👍

[@willyscholten]

I have a Masterclass membership and this video is easily just as educational. Also, it's 180 dollars cheaper. Thank you Josh. 👍

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

my life goal...be an instructor on MASTERCLASS.COM.......STEP ONE. Do masterclass level videos. STEP 2 Delete youtube channel. STEP 3 Re-upload same videos to Masterclass.com. bahahhahahaha

[@willyscholten]

@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL hahhaha I will happily rewatch them on Masterclass.com . STEP 4 ...CASH CHECKS

[@avalanwa]

Totally agree. Whenever his video notification pops up. Everything else takes a back seat for me, except driving on a highway.

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@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL MAKE.MORE.MONEY.NOW :D

[@rikhendrx]

Where is that Donate button for this class?

[@geraldundone]

Excellent video, Josh! Great balance between benefits and obligatory cautions. Loved it.

[@RedlineRevenant]

This reminds me of your 8K Raw burst hyperlapse video. Niche film technique that can only be used in certain situations with certain subjects and you have to make some sacrifices. But when done well, you end up with a hell of an effect! Nicely done.

[@normanwhitelaw2314]

I spend a lot of time on KZbin searching for info. Thank God for Make.Art.Now. Number “ONE” channel without a doubt. 🙏🏻

[@Levi_Allen]

I can’t believe how much work you put into this videos. I thought I spent a lot of time on my videos

[@FloydTaylor]

Today I had Josh, Casey Neistat and Peter Mckinnon with new video notifications. Watched Josh first.

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

BOOM!!!

[@kenthinson2980]

God I love this channel. You are the Batman of camera channels!

[@Proph85]

Even when I'm not in video learning mode and focusing on other things in life, your content remains a priority.

[@RonBilevich]

Very professional explanation, I think this channel is underrated, thanks a lot!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks dude!

[@matiasgoinheix366]

Can't wait to see the followup video on how those midnight shots were done with the BMPCC4K, that looks insane

[@VadimBesedin]

I would say with film cameras, 180 degrees shutter angle wasn't chosen because of most cinematic motion blur (our days, with digital cameras you may choose it because of that reason). However ... Film cameras with rotary disc shutter might be set to other shutter angles too, and it's done not for motion blur, but for exposure purposes (of course with longer exposure you may have stronger motion blur. But i think way back then people wasn't considering motion blur.) Also film cameras with rotary disc shutter can't be set to shutter angle 360, because they need to have time to switch the film to the next frame (without smearing the frame), and that remaining angle (the whole part of the rotary disc) is used to cover the frame from light while it slides out and a fresh one slides in. 360 degree means exposure during all the time of a one single frame on any particular frame rate. So on frame-rate 24 fps: 360 degrees shutter means 1/24 180 = 1/48 90 = 1/96 On 30 fps: 360 degrees shutter means 1/30 180 = 1/60 90 = 1/120 And you can have 360 degrees shutter speed only with digital cameras. With film cameras you can't dedicate all time of the frame to a frame, because you need to have some time to switch to the next frame (as i explained above)

[@benverlooy6120]

You are the most instructional and chill dude of all time. Okay, maybe all of KZbin. But still, props to you!

[@NickWichman]

epic video. The key to breaking the rules in a creative way... is to first understand WHY the rules are there in the first place. Epic job sharing the history and details behind the science of the 180 degree rule. 🤙

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

thanks dude!

[@NickWichman]

​@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL do you still have the A7iii? I feel like your color stuff on that was so rad. I'm curious how the low-light trickery would work on the A7iii (or Sii).

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

You know it...I shoot a ton on A7iii......mostly everything I shoot is on that. Especially lowlight stuff. It works the exact same, the science is the same for any camera with control over shutter speed...(1 stop of light)

[@RickyTinez]

yo... that one stop makes a MASSIIVVEEE difference.. now i need to find a cool cave to film in, thank you for this one!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Truth!!!

[@ILOVESHOOT]

This is a game changing. I've been doing it sometimes without being conscious and now I know the possibilities. Once again hands down man

[@switchflip9550]

THE MIDNIGHT SHOTS WERE INSANE LOVE THIS!!!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

I have not even showed you guys the real deal ones. Absolutely insane.

[@switchflip9550]

@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL They were all shot on bmpcc 4k?

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

all the shots labeled are accurate. Though I brought 4 cameras out for that shoot......so there's a ton of to be seen footage that did not fit this episode.

[@Kisiellox]

Gawd I love your videos man! The music, narration, shots, ultra crazy tips for ... hmm.. making art! Thanks Josh!!!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks yo!

[@blainecovert8374]

I shot a gala event with a contemporary dance performance a few days ago. Used 360 with the bmpcc4k & a variety of canon lenses. Even with all the movement I'm happy with the results. Was able to shoot at 1600 iso rather than 3200 for cleaner results. Did use a tripod. On another note I used your idea of the external battery pack & have made three of them. Two 6000 units & one 3000. I adapted small quick release plates to all of them & couldn't be happier with the setup. Thanks for the great videos!

[@rbstorm99]

I've been looking for a camera upgrade lately, and I think I've been focusing in on the BMPCC 4k, simply because Josh's videos are so helpful and rad! Keep it up sir!

[@TommyCallaway]

My favorite time traveler, back at it again with the dope vids.

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks Tommy!

[@DavidMota]

My favorite filmmaking channel on KZbin:

[@mzsteadycam]

You couldn't have a better name for your KZbin channel man congrats, always a beast!

[@jeffvillanova]

Man I can wait for your next video, EVERY single time you just 🤯 my mind. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and good vibes

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks man!

[@jeffvillanova]

@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL Thank YOU for inspiring us and for the work you put in your videos ! Would love to learn how you make a run and gun settings on the A7III to switch from 24 fps to 120 fps. I mean yeah 1 and 2 custom weel but how do we dont fuck up with the nd filter + shutter speed rule for 5min... Like instant switch when you want capture this epic moment in 120fps and have no time to waste... 😓 Anyway love your content bro ! Keep the great work ! 🤙

[@kentjensen4504]

What a fantastic way of teaching this guy has. Amazing work.

[@TheChris0902]

Thanks for the explanations! I often put my shutter speed from 120 to 100 at 60p to stop rolling shutter in certain lighting. you can sometimes tell but most people won't notice.

[@Doughping]

It felt so long since your last episode that I started to re-watch all the past ones.

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I took 3 weeks off.......got Murried. :)

[@Doughping]

@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL Congratulations to both of you! :) And 3 weeks is nothing if content is this good!

[@mikeolsen2.018]

First time I have come across you, Josh. Seriously talented behind and in front of the camera. Well done.

[@GregoryEsman]

I used this theory and your low light settings for the Sony a7Riii, and wow. I could see the stars at night, stars that I couldn’t see with my naked eye. It’s incredible. Thank you

[@thisiseric]

I was actually JUST thinking about this last night... I've followed the 180 rule religiously and never even thought to break it unless I wanted that whole "Saving Private Ryan" look.... but to potentially gain a stop of light in a pinch is game changing. Thanks for doing the experimenting so that I didn't have to! :)

[@kane01337]

Zeiss Otus on a Gimbal while cruising on an electric uni skateboard?? truly the best kind of madman !! :) Keep killing it Josh - would love to see how that Otus compares in video on your A73 footage vs BMPCC footage ! ( still rocking the A7S2 but intrigued by the Blackmagic )

[@IjazMovies]

Welcome back! That ring’s gonna ring in every video now 😀 Great video as usual!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks dude!

[@czarlez]

What really frustrates me is that this channel is still under 100k subs. I learned so much from Josh compared to other creators. Thank you for making these awesome videos!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

It's a slowburrrnnnnnn bro. Relish the journey! I always say this to myself, "once I hit a million, then what?" I still don't have an answer. ;)

[@czarlez]

@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL Can't wait til you get there! Keep up the good work! A lot of us appreciate your knowledge and creativity!

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

Been waiting for a new video! Cant wait to learn more good techniques from you!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks dude!

[@AndrewMurphyFilms]

Great hack! I actually use this on my drone when I’m doing low shots to add more motion blur and it means you can go slower to be more accurate but it still looks like your going crazy fast!

[@charles.vernier]

Solid!! I feel like the 180 rule has been taught so much with out any explanation in turn limiting the creativity of us as filmmakers thinking we “have” to stick to this arbitrary rule.

[@ByRodriguez]

Love your videos, the shots, the idea behind them and how you explain every detail. 10/10

[@AnotherMovieStudio]

I’m a newer person when it comes to using a DSLR and Blackmagic, and I will definitely have to try to use this trick, cause I think it could help me out with filmmaking and some client shoots

[@robinmayfair3068]

Sick shit Josh. I hope that you continue to blow up and stay true to your clearly highly artistic heart. Bam! 💥

[@atolavisuals]

Lots of great info in here! One extra stop of light could mean all the difference

[@joshuasmith1215]

I envy the people who aren't stuck working a shit job 40+ hours a week and have the energy and free time to toy with their cameras and figure this stuff out. Til then I guess I'll just keep watching these vids. Nice work!

Man, I see that you are new in this game. Rotate 4th time to disable the tracking mode. Confirmed 🤫 Congrats, you lucky bastard!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

BAHAHAHHA.........Damn, I wish i figured that out 2 weeks ago! Thank you!!

[@Enflict]

I actually tried this trick in Vegas with my starter DSLR at 1600 ISO and was impressed with the results. Made my noisy low light footage less so because I was able to use a more reasonable ISO. I was gonna stick to the 180 degree rule but specifically remembered this video! As for your Saving Private Ryan reference, I do something similar when filming paintball, because I like the aesthetic of staccato movement in a combat sport, as it does add a faux-historic feel that players on the teams who hire me seem to take home as even more tangible memories of what they did. As such, I film tournament action at a disgustingly high shutter speed. 500 minimum, 1000 max, at 60FPS.

[@reblscm]

I enjoyed the video a ton. Just to clarify an otherwise humorous approach that you took to describing flying at night with a drone, you can actually fly at night (after civil twilight has ended) if you have the appropriate waiver from the FAA. Cheers! :)

[@KeithBurtis]

I think I'm going to need to watch this one a couple times.

[@JoshuaGunther]

Congrats on the marriage. So great! Also awesome low light tips. Thanks so much

[@PortfolioAutomotive]

This is awesome! About to go try this out now with my iPhone XS Max... love shooting low light, well done, thank you!

[@ImJasonAnthony]

Boyyy you never cease to amaze me! Congrats btw dude. Keep em coming!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks, Jason!!! How are you doing these days!!!

[@ImJasonAnthony]

Good brother, Trying to keep up with client work and find something they call consistency on KZbin 😅 I know you know the deal!

[@OliverParker]

Good method to give you best chance of catching the Northern Lights!

[@haechi21]

Was always told to be abide to the 180 degree shutter rules, and you just threw the rule book away. Feels bit daunting to try, but I'll see what it can do. Thank you for the great tip.

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Try it. See what works. Takes a bit of real world practice.

[@rtpwyk]

They went with more open shutter in PE to catch the gun fire. One of the issues they had with Scarface was the shutter speed would blank some of the muzzle flash. With less speed, you are able to make the gun fire look bright and impressive without resorting to CG or dangerous high amounts of slower burning gun powder. Watch the clip you sampled as the man fires the Thompson next to the tree. His hands and the tree glow naturally from the muzzle flash. That is almost never done right with CG.

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

That makes total sense.....to the power of the hive brain! the answer was out there somewhere! Thanks YO!

[@quangnguyen6524]

Aweome video and trick, I can't commend you more for your youtube productions.

[@andrewareva4605]

This video was beyond my comprehension the first time. Had watch it multiple times to get it.

[@MaelstromFilm]

I still don't get it. I'm gonna have to watch it more.

[@ArturoJReal]

Great as always. Good to have you back! And congrats, again!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Loving these hacks!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks Boss man!!!

[@RedlineRevenant]

Nice to see you here, Caleb! Two of my favorite creators!

[@Albanez39]

@@RedlineRevenant If we add in Gerald Undone, it becomes the trinity of videography KZbinrs. The three tenors of videography!

[@lucashertweck8731]

I'm new to this channel and I have to say: your explanations are fantastic! I probably would have needed 2 hours on google to get what you're explaining in 8 minutes. Keep up the good work!

[@frozenshit22]

I'm stoked to see where this channel goes.

[@SlideWreckDan]

All other channels: Here's how to do this *correctly* Josh: *literally break every rule*

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Oh snap. The cats out of the bag.

[@chriskaufmann655]

The content of this video was good, but the way it was presented was fantastic! I really enjoyed your bit demonstrating the shutter speed in film cameras. Good stuff.

[@EmmadMunif]

Yes, I was used to breaking the shutter speed rule and getting good results, but I felt guilty for breaking it. Now I can do it guilt-free. Cheers!

[@moo883jp]

Thank you for the Greatly organized parameter of shutter angle, aperture, iso. Especially the artifacts of motion optical flow will have happened.

[@stefanbendik26]

Been doing this for a while actually with my a7r2, when all else failed. It can also create an interesting effect when your subject is still and a car moved behind it fast for example.

[@DeanHarringtonimages]

Always a pleasure!

[@HackingHollywood]

It’s always nice seeing such a greatly produced video. Even though I already use that trick, I appreciate the triangle at the end as well, saying it’s a last resort but it works :)

[@JohnHarvey]

I mentioned this a while back for low light shooting and it was incredible the amount of negative feedback I got and complete bashing of this technique. I think your footage turned out awesome and this should be more acceptable. Hope your feedback is better than mine.

[@twinkmaster2]

This guy is really crushing it, every new video is a banger 🙏

[@RICH_Photography]

Epic explanation...this exact thought crossed my mind in December when I filmed christmas lights...so I shot a lot of 60p stuff at 1/60 and 1/100 to get some extra light on my GH5s to get some insanely crisp low light...You nailed the explanation!

[@JayI]

Congrats my man! Wishing you all the best with your life duo!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks bro!

[@KevDoza]

I’ve learned so much from your channel. Your videos are incredibly informative AND entertaining! Thank you for what you do!

[@DanielBellezza89]

i break the shutter angle rule mainly for when i have issues with different refresh rates on electronics that cause flicker(Lights, monitors, cell phones, TV's that actually work in 50hz but marketted as 60hz) I'll move from 180 to 210 all the time, it's a life saver. I will definitely give this a try in super low light, I'm in dire need because I use a GH5 and it's terrible beyond 2500 iso.

[@PeterPengKrogh]

You're the low light king man.. 😁

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

thanks yo!

[@PeterPengKrogh]

@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL Anytime Josh!

[@thaticelandicguy]

love your videos man!

[@sergiorivas1857]

Welcome back and congrats!!!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

thanks dude!

[@mohammedabobakr6549]

Wish if I could break the like button without breaking my screen Dude You are an effing inspiration

[@saberwasel]

Me too 😍

[@AllenRReid]

You’re very good at this stuff...you should have your own KZbin channel.

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that.

[@ivargu]

Mind blown! Just tried shooting 1/25 at 24fps and wow, just wow! And I'd say the added motion blur when just vlogging is barely noticeable. At least a cheap payoff for the amount of light I'm getting. Thanks for an awesome tip!

[@EasyButtonFTW]

I've broken the rule lots going less than 180 but never tried more! Thanks for this!

[@rubenrudewig7217]

Dudes so awesome as always!

[@rb95media]

I think most of you already know now but: You can also use the shutter angle to remove flicker! That would be my main use for it.

[@RangoIcyCresent]

Before knowing which affect which ( SS, F stops, ISO) I'm using lower shutter speed (1/30 and etc.) to get more lights in, well explained now I understand more! :D

[@aaronjohnson8159]

So much information in your videos, love it

[@KostFilms]

COME. HOME. NOW. ahah! Super nice video Josh! Can't wait to more! :D

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

Such great advice man. I’ve been breaking this rule while shooting at 125fps for a while now. Heck at that speed everything stays sharp anyway even after being slowed down.

[@JeffCreates]

I'm new around here. I really enjoyed that and learned something. Subscribed!

[@visu0blood]

I use the 360° shutter for LED performances. If you take the Lighttoys programmable LED Poi you can draw with it in Video. Like in Long exposure Photography, and Lightpainting. Great combo with the visual Echo effect in Premier or Hitfilm. Take the Shot at the end with the LED Hoop as an example. If she is spinning you will be winning!

[@wildzimbabwe1073]

Fantastic advice on how, when and why to break a rule! Thanks

[@weekendintokyo]

Hope you had a blast on the bahamas my dude. Looking forward to more quality content of yours, you've become by far my favorite channel on youtube.

[@YiowMade]

I second that, my new found addiction

[@iBeDrDie]

My guy! I subscribed! love the ring joke and this is a great tip, thanks for getting so in depth, if it hadn't been I wouldn't have even given it a chance if it wasn't

[@fiveinourhive2352]

Josh, great video, great information. So, here you tackled the trick of using a slower shutter speed to gain a full stop of light, what are the chances of you doing a video demonstrating the inverse of this trick? What if you want to shoot at a lower f/stop but don't want your footage blown out from all the light you're allowing into the camera, can you increase your shutter speed , allowing less light into the camera and perhaps gaining a full f/stop. It would be super cool to see you handle that demonstration too. Great work, keep them coming!!!

[@Ali_ReBORN]

Bruh! That ring twisting 😆 keep up the great contents! U and Gerald are doing it right!

[@dylanfgarrison]

Literally do this every day to get low light shots at 120p with my GH5 on real estate shoots. Nothing moving in your shot.... works like a charm.

[@ardobkin]

New to the channel. Immediately subbed after wedding ring joke 😂 great content! Never seen an L series on a bmpcc!!

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Thanks dude!!! More cheesy husband jokes, check!

[@checkeredflagfilms]

always good to see you tweak the oft confusing digital boundaries and also educate as to what went before. indeed, the SPR movie got that shutter angle trick from the music videos DP's that were using the technique way back in the '80s. digital has opened up a new playing field and democratized the game. in fact, when the bmpcc gives shutter 'angle' option, I'd be curious to know how they emulate the actual physical film shutter angle internally.

[@nybcp]

Thanks for yet another✨outstanding✨ tutorial 🙌🏾... 💤💤💤💤

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

awesome! Glad you like!

[@saulmirandaaliaga]

AWESOME video!! Thank you, Josh!!

[@thaafrkan1340]

Congrats Josh. Blessings 🥳🥳🥳

[@flamex91]

ok, hell yes! I think I'm going to be needing this rule on the weekend. Great vid as always! ;)

[@guillhermeheck7771]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge about it dude! I've been learning so much with you in the last months

[@catsdgs]

I see you went to the abandoned Lake Delores Waterpark! I drove past it last week. I need to stop there some day.

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Sooo creepy at night. Beyond freaked out.

[@antoine3220]

Hey, another really cool video ! But in my opinion, I think you should have precise something more about the shutter speed, and the rule of 180°. Because if you want to avoid flick from some light light you're gonna need to put you're shutter speed on 1/50 in some cases (or 1/60, depending of your country). To know how to convert in circular shutter, one simple rule: frame rate x shutter speed x 360. For exemple : 24x (1/50) x 360 = 172,8° If you're recording on high speed frame rate, you're gonna need to put a 1/100 (or even more) shutter speed, to avoid exeed 360°. Hope it will help ! (oh and please forgive me for my bad english)