Six Things I've Learned About Object Source Lighting

[@gabrielr7511]

That last point on the colors changing is so good. It's something I hadn't even considered

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! It's an interesting area for sure, and one I'm just learning about myself.. 😀

[@redhotswing]

Agreed! I'm looking forward to using one of my PAR lamps to test out some light/material combos.

[@DarthVZ]

This is probably the best video on OSL I've ever seen. Very informative and straight to the point. I would absolutely love to see a similar video about NMM, as I finally started to practice it myself and you are very good at it. In any case, thanks a lot for this one.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I think I'm certainly so a NMM video at some point.. 😀

[@swittman9123]

Point 2: The further away the light is, the weaker the light becomes. It actually becomes weaker in a very specific way: 1 divided by distance squared (1/d^2). What's important about this is that it's not a linear relation, but a squared relation. Light gets weaker faster closer to the source, but gets weaker slowly farther away from the source. Qualitatively, this means bright highlights should be concentrated very close to the source, but dim highlights should progress much farther away from the source than you might expect, and there should actually be very few, if any, medium highlights.

[@Sorastro]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing that insight 😀

[@petermorgan1527]

Ive always said it but you have by far the best miniature painting channel on KZbin! Your attention to detail, clear and concise explanation and general video quality are absolutely excellent

[@Sorastro]

That's very kind, thank you! 😊

[@fizberry8705]

Loved this video and would also love more topics being covered this way! Thanks!

[@Sorastro]

Oh good, thank you! 😀

[@Mikey__R]

I've said it before, but I do like that microphone! Aside from the excellent painting advice, the audio is crispy clear and the music doesn't distract.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much, Mikey! Yeh, I also love that mic! It wasn't cheap, but I don't like to hold back when it comes to my production values.. 😁

[@Mikey__R]

@@Sorastro next year I'm either looking at a Telefunken Alchemy, or a UA Sphere. I'm going to treat myself once I get ahead a little.

[@Sorastro]

Nice!! 😀

[@andrewlutes2048]

It’s always a great pleasure to watch you do OSL. Thank you for sharing such valuable insights.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you, Andrew! I really appreciate that 😀

[@TheBuskingRyan]

Great video ! It's great to see you make videos about topics as well as How to paint specific miniatures. And it's a very good idea to just give bullet points and send us to your videos that cover this topic.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the format 😀

[@HasteHobbies]

Neato

[@Sorastro]

🙂

[@peace2126]

I am embarrassed to ask this question.....but here goes ..... Can I use my airbrushes for model & miniature painting with a full-size, 5HP, 80 gallon air-compressor? I know how wild this sounds, but it’s the only compressor in my garage & my Father used it years ago to paint cars. Is there some kind of accessory-adapter that I could attach in order to use lower PSI & use my airbrushes? Your reply is greatly appreciated. Jaime

[@Sorastro]

Hi Jaime! Please never be embarrassed to ask questions (not to me anyway). My answer is that I don't actually know tbh - I'm really not that knowledgeable when it comes to airbrushes and compressors etc. It might be ok for basic priming duties, and zenithal highlights etc, provided the airbrush physically attached to the compress ok..? 😀

[@antona5923]

I'm considering painting a Legion CIS army with primarily Object-Sourced Lighting, during a thematic night-time battle. I have searched for tutorials and references of low-light miniature painting but can't find anything. The goal I'm searching for is a low-light, darker look similar to that of the Clone Wars, CIS invasion of Dathomir. I do think that I have the OSL figured out now, but I wonder how to simulate darkness, and a lower light setting.. Should I just paint with a darker paint-scheme? 1. How would one go about, painting miniatures as if not exposed to daylight/bright light? 2. Do you have any references for night-time OSL painting? Im thankful for all tips & tricks!

[@Sorastro]

Oh wow, that sounds dramatic and fun! The nearest thing I've tried to something like that would be my Prologue Survivors for Kingdom Death: Monster: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXfRnaWVr6tqqLcsi=OCnkq9b97mByhpVW You could try something similar, but go for a more reddish/orange ambience of course for Dathomir. Whatever you do, be bold, and commit! 😀

[@christopherchild4022]

I love this video. While the “usual” Sorastro videos are what I come for, these “informational” or “theory based” videos are just icing on the cake. This, the Revisiting Hulk video and the Scenery videos are just wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much, Christopher! I'm glad you like the "topic-style" videos alongside my typically more thematic ones.. 😀

[@g1zmo1337]

LOVE your painting, honestly some of the best. Please do more Star Wars Legion Painting Guide (Galactic Republic & Separatists) I am begging ❤🙏

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'm pretty sure I'll be returning to cover some more Legion in the not-too-distant future.. 😀

[@xgymratx83]

Incredible video. So nice to meet you (though you may have shown your face in other videos before this, that I have not seen). You've been na close friend in my adventure of painting a SW Legion Rebel Army. You've made me feel like painting high quality miniatures was within reach (and it was!) to someone who is just getting started. Keep up the good work.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! I really do appreciate that 😀

[@MiniPaintMitch]

OSL is always a technique I want to incorporate more but am always hesitant to apply because it can be quite difficult to pull off convincingly or it could ruin progress quite easily. Fantastic and informative video, mate! Thank you!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! You could start off small perhaps, with a glowing dagger or sword maybe. You got this! 😀

[@willnorton1781]

Really helpful tips. I tend to have trouble with OSL and creating certain effects. You should totally do a video on the best workspace to paint in. Like showing what to buy for your workspace and what not to but

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot, Will! You can get a sense of what my work space is like in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4iTl6OJoMyqgqMsi=LIPsQuUXE0PMbAet 😀

[@Deathblow71]

Love the video! Just a small concern, I think I may be in your Patron list as Mike Michler, instead of Mike Bichler. 😉

[@Sorastro]

Doh! So sorry my dude; I'll fix that for the next vid 😁

[@Sarahmalt]

Shadows of light appear sharper near the direct light sorce, leaving more contrasted, stark and crisper shadows. The father the light moves from the sorce, the more diffuse the shadows get :)

[@Sorastro]

Awesome tip! Thanks Sarah 😀

[@SJ76]

Dude I would never even attempt lighting beyond basic paint, you are incredible with your mini paint

[@Sorastro]

Thanks again, buddy! 😀

[@SJ76]

Is this your first video where you reveal your face?? Haha, thanks for all your content!

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thanks! I don't often show my face tbh, as I prefer the mini that I'm painting to be the primary focus, but I do occasionally.. 😁

[@travisskane5459]

Or: "How to take your next level painting to the NEXT LEVEL" 😆

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thanks 😁

[@HotelCharliHill]

masterful as usual. awesome to see someone who even you gain inspiration from.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@GioSti76]

tank you, is very instructing, in the model painting it makes a different.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@MMPK]

Wow this was really useful! Thank you 🙌

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful 😀

[@darkstranger777]

Very informative video. Great work😊

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you found it useful 😀

[@stephenhorvath6930]

thank you for taking time to go over this!

[@Sorastro]

My pleasure, Steve! 😀

[@lesforgeursdemondes]

Very nice and clear, thank you !

[@Sorastro]

Awesome! Thank you for the kind feedback 😀

[@wellywanderer]

That witch staff is beautiful

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! It was really fun to paint 😁

[@DialetoNerd]

Amazing vídeo

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it 😀

[@goforitpainting]

Professional 👍

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, of course 😁

[@LouieLovesMinis]

Love this sort of stufff

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear that 😀

[@Gtomer]

Thanks. This is great.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! You're very welcome 😀

[@kettleonsonna]

Simply awesome.

[@Sorastro]

Aww, thank you! 😊

[@ianjohnston8223]

As for OSL I start with the white to black values using an airbrush first. Then painting my brightest colors transparent and going heavier opaque with colors in shadows. This allows for the brightest color to set a standard so I know none of my other color mixed paints should match brightness in value. Also the most saturated any color will ever be will be straight out of the bottle. You won't be able to mix a color more saturated than the manufacturer. Typically the less mixing = the more purely saturated a color will be.

[@Sorastro]

Absolutely! Great tips, Ian 😀

[@christheleper4378]

I'm definitely no expert in OSL, but the last point you brought up is something I keep coming back to, and has made me consider trying some sort of sunset/sunrise diorama, for the interesting colour choices it could lead to.

[@Sorastro]

That sounds lovely! 😀

[@banzaibart81]

thank you!

[@Sorastro]

You're very welcome 😀

[@beno5324]

Excellent video and great, soothing explanantion, as always!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@matthewadams2658]

Very well put. Great and concise!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you, Matthew! 😀

[@22kokoszka]

Thanks! Great vid!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! You're most welcome 😀

[@Filthyanimal9]

Super helpful video- thx for sharing!

[@Sorastro]

Oh, thank you! I'm glad you found it useful 😀