These movies used simple lighting techniques

[@Carjackwilder]

I love all your guys videos! But this one was on another level seeing you breakdown was not only entertaining, but also super educational!! Would love to see more like this in the future!

[@EpicLightMedia]

Sweet thanks!!!!

[@BrendanFerrisFilms]

@@EpicLightMedia Yeah as a film student I found this really useful. I feel like I'm beginning to get real understanding of light.

[@TrooperFX]

definately!

[@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258]

I don't like the way light works I most modern movies. It looks dull. If you look at older movies on film the light looks bright and clear and clean. Now it's always dull, soft, dark, cold. I hate it with a passion. And not to mention tinting everything blue like it's winter.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Fantastic video. As a filmmaker, I find lighting breakdowns like this to be one of the most invaluable tools for learning key elements of filmmaking. I would watch lighting breakdowns 24/7 if I could. I can never see enough of them. Especially, when they point out how smaller productions can achieve the same looks, etc. Thanks so much.

[@lucensius]

You've just said all I wanted to say. Thanks!

[@luca97vannucci]

heyy:) do you have any specific channel or website where you watch these breakdowns??

[@flochfitness]

The biggest thing I have learned in looking at DPs is less about the source and more about the negative to create shape. Thanks for the video!!!!

[@jimyoung9262]

Every once in a while KZbin recommends something great to me. This is fantastic.

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks so so much!!!

[@juiceboyxd9310]

Fascinating. I'm a photographer and it's incredible how you can learn cinematic lighting techniques like this and apply them directly to making photos too.

[@PieterFret]

Same here! I've watched this with great interest and my respect for cinematographers has increased even further. The way they have to deal with lighting while their subjects ánd cameras are moving is just next level compared to "simple" photographic lighting.

[@backbenchers3547]

this single video covers more information than my entire semester of film school

[@BrianDohertyPhotos]

Really enjoyed that! I love your other videos as well but I liked how this one was right to the point with none of the fluff. Thank you for taking the time to break down those clips.

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@MrTerryRay1]

This is awesome. Thomas showed us about lighting in current movies that we wouldn't otherwise get access to. You just dropped some knowledge on us and dropped the mic!

[@BastiMark]

Really really nice video! I love this kind of videos where you talk about hollywood lighting techniques!!

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks!!!

[@makepaladinsmehagain8493]

Those movie clips were totally NOT cinematic. They need to shoot in slow-mo on a gimbal at f/1.4 (or faster). Oh, and buy my LUTs...

[@keishawnlight]

Can you do more videos like this breaking down scenes form Hollywood movies??? I love this!!!!! Gives great inspiration for up and coming film makers for

[@sanjacobs6261]

3:18 Who is the absolute legend of a 1AC that straight up put Pickle Rick on the rig??

[@giorgiomarangolo]

This channel is quickly becoming my fav filmmaking channel. Much love and appreciation from Italy! 💪

[@AntonioMeres]

You know what? I recorded a serie of videos of me singing on a parking lot and everything you said about lighting from the opossite side and embracing dark setups, make sense. This is the first time that I appreciate and use dark and shadows on a video. I tried to take advantadge of the regular light and, that's it. I use a single point lighting for the whole project. Recorded with a pair of G7X Mark II and still, make sense and it works. Thanks for such amazing content!

[@flipnap2112]

thanks for the contribution! great vid. The approach at 6:50 with them simply holding the camera is a good example of how sometimes a "better solution" is not better, or needed (maybe even detrimental). Our creativity in our craft isnt just behind the lens, but treatment of the shot as a whole. Cant lose sight of the forest for a tree. Some years back, I spent a LONG time trying to get a day for night shot. My friend told me about casting lights from sources you would ONLY see at night, like from a kitchen window, street lamp etc. of course you cant see that during the day so you dont think about it. was such a simple idea and it was amazing looking in the end. I had to REALLY crank the output from the gobos but it was amazing. Kind of like how they did in "twister" where they pumped massive light output onto the actors so they could underexpose the sky to look stormy. I love this stuff.

[@MarcoMars]

man, I am so thankful to this channel. This is the only channel where I learn really something new!!!

[@AceDeclan]

Natural and clear always looks the best.

[@fatheadmediapro]

I love this channel so much. You guys can have fun explaining very technical subjects, but also have very direct and knowledgeable videos such as this. I love both. Thank you for the vids!

[@NicksHeine]

This is absolutely the content I’ve been longing for. Please please please create more behind the scene of movies

[@JustinNathanielAdams]

When I first found this channel, I thought it was good... Now I think it's great.

[@firpofutbol]

Lighting: the kind of channel I've been searching for. Binge watching videos now.

[@danhalyburton1537]

Please do more of these lighting breakdown videos. So helpful.

[@czerskip]

Very nice breakdown, please give is more.

[@IanHanson1986]

This was fantastic to have a little eye-opener into the behind-the-scenes. I've been on set as a talent but rarely get to have any conversations with the guys making the decisions. Keep this stuff coming!

[@timbosch7]

lately I'm distracted really easily, but you kept me focussed the whole 15 minutes and 22 seconds! I did learn a lot from this and hope to do more with cinematic lighting soon!

[@DarrensVoice123]

Just terrific. So good to know I can create great effects without a lot of work.

[@masterteacher4823]

I haven't seen anywhere that someone talks about light that meticulously. I'm gonna call you god of light 😊. Thx for your great contents

[@EpicLightMedia]

I love light!!! Thanks so much!

[@definingslawek4731]

Had my full attention from just how you introduced the video in the intro! I have felt that way for so long and longed to be able to make art like the art that inspires me. Thank you 🥺

[@-AtomsPhere-]

That contrast in the Ford vs Ferrari scene between the DSLR and the Cinema camera sort of blew my mind. I can’t believe you can get such a different look.

[@dna8269]

Inspired by Lewis Potts, yeah? Haha, i love these types of videos! Do more! This was awesome

[@NickBrengle]

Really enjoyed this breakdown, it really does help to inspire and give ideas to think about when rigging your lights! Thanks!!

[@smann7236]

Awesome video....can you please do a video of lighting a dark room for photography??

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I learn so much from all your videos! Keep rocking it.

[@Jaasau]

Unbelieveble video. Totally enthralled by the educational value here.

[@OrigEntertainmentOfficial]

at 12:51 the length and angle of the shadow is from the practicals you said were not doing the bulk of work. If it was from the lights above, the shadows would have a different angle.

[@Filip-fw1dr]

I always learn a lot when I watch your videos, great work.

[@screwdriver1337]

Thanks a lot for this breakdown! I'm a 3d artist and it was always tough for me to set up beatiful lighting - sometimes it would be ok, sometimes not, but it never was great. Now I understand the direction that I have to be working at 👍

[@AB-wf8ek]

Same here. I've actually worked on real life projects on sets for television production, and got to see gaffers do their magic in person, but I've never gotten a look inside lighting for film in natural environments. I've actually been lighting my scenes with the key light opposite the camera as a personal choice, but didn't realize it's standard. After watching this breakdown, it really confirmed my instincts. Focusing on the rim light is also important, and seeing the trick of using a gobo to transform the reflection is a sweet trick. He touched briefly on flagging the light to reduce exposure. That was one thing I saw a lot on set, the lighting guys would spend a lot of time setting up black cloth screens to block the light and shape exactly where they want it to land. I've definitely used that in my projects as well.

[@realbranflakes]

All killer, no filler. This was a great video

[@lessemo]

I love these type of breakdowns, well done

[@slackstation]

Love these videos. One of these days, I'm gonna take all of this knowledge and shoot some beautiful looking images or just make my zoom calls look buttery and cinematic.

[@moreseun]

Every time this guy speaks on this channel I just learn so much. Fantastic content! 👊🏾

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@andrewwyatt8016]

I really like when you break down movies. Thanks!

[@Cameradan1]

Thanks for spending the time to put this video together. Good stuff.

[@danielgreene89]

This is amazing. Make more like this please! Great breakdowns and love that you focus on the principals.

[@johnyoung1606]

ThankYou for Breaking Down the Lighting In a Way That it is Very Understandable !!!

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks for the comment! Sometimes I feel like I’m not a good teacher so comments like this help.

[@odden-io]

Glad I stuck around for the end of the video. I was about to subscribe to the channel. Thanks for the break down. If I happen to come across the channel again, I will watch again. Let's here it for serendipity.

[@johngeorgo]

more breakdowns like this please, very helpful and captivating

[@laughwithoutsmiling]

I friggin love this. Please make more. I was hanging on to every word you said. This is fascinating to me as a budding cinematographer.

[@TERRAMOUNT]

Loving this! I watch for years now behind the scenes and b-rolls only to see the lighting setups. Please more of this content! 💪

[@drv3973]

you need to do more of these!!!

[@matthewlivingston3168]

I work the crane a lot in the film industry. Every DP and gaffer I have worked for ALWAYS use HMIs on a crane for every night scene. It is implied moonlight.

[@karliemorris7318]

Do more of these please I appreciate it 🙏🏿🍫 I really have to learn to light a set Thank you sir

[@yourhappyuncle6055]

I must say, you are the king of lighting. really well done video thank you for all the free knowledge!

[@DavidJonesImages]

One of your best, more like this. Your set and lighting were great also.

[@saniraj9799]

Thank you for making contents which are really helpful for the people, always !!

[@flintsparkmedia8219]

Awesome video, what an eduction. At 10:08 - 10:12, how does the talent avoid squinting from the reflective light of the sun?

[@thegreatlifeofjake]

Client: Wow this video looks fantastic! I’m curious, where did you go to college? Me: ELM

[@RyanFiguera]

Please do more of these!

[@mojo6112]

I'm truly grateful for this video. Thank you

[@marialuckerath4421]

:) fun to watch and educational !

[@KarloswithaK_RD]

More of these brother!! This is amazing content!!!

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

Looking to pick up new leds for high key lighting. Lately I’ve found myself in daylight interiors wishing I had more output, and the tungsten’s are becoming a hot/heavy pain. What would you recommend? 2 600 watt, or 4 300 watt from aputure?

[@EpicLightMedia]

I would recommend a couple 600ds

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

@@EpicLightMedia thank you, I’ve been struggling to get enough output through our 8x8 scrim. This should help

[@tanyamelodyuk3744]

Interesting behind the scenes look. When I watch TV movies or programs I'll often freeze frame parts and analyze the lighting in - looking at light sources, shadows, background lighting, practical lighting, that catchlight...a great way of building up awareness of how the lighting is being used to create "the look".

[@zacharydailey4002]

Your videos have taught me so much and I really apreciate everything you teach. This video was incredible and it's super useful seeing these principles you talk about a lot being used on real life sets. I've been working on really stepping up my lighting game and i've come a long way thanks to these kinds of videos

[@northtosouthmedia]

This is so good dude! Make this a series!

[@avidsaeed8160]

Great video! I always learn something from your channel... Thank you so much for sharing!

[@afthabmuhammed4661]

Explaination was crystal clear

[@sighlus]

Thanks so much for this video. This is the kind of breakdown I've been dying to see. I would love to see you recreate a scene or create your own and show the shift in set-up from wide-shot to close-ups for single-camera productions.

[@EpicLightMedia]

Good idea!!!

[@sighlus]

@@EpicLightMedia also lighting a scene that involves a bit of dynamic camera movement. love the channel brother, keep it coming! i won't subscribe though.

[@shahgc7480]

breakdown is another level i was looking for this for the long long time Many many Thanks

[@tbip2001]

That's was very well done. More please!

[@jake2eproductions]

This is pure gold. Better than what i learned in film school lol

[@DunkOnDunks]

F Vs F was soooo good!! Might watch it again today! Thanks!! Great video

[@studiomangordon2933]

LOVE this series

[@TrupimOkiemTV]

I love behind-the-scenes stuff like that, to me it adds more magic to the movie. Knowing how it was made and comparing it with finished movie. It is impossible to count how many movies and tv shows I've seen so far, but when it looks great, every single time I'm enchanted almost like it is that first time when I saw and felt it ('Shutter Island' was my rite of passage).

[@mikebehrman1036]

This was an excellent episode!

[@tallguytrav]

I love it. Thomas you know your stuff man.

[@slicktoroid]

Really enjoyed the break down! Hope you do more of these!

[@inakilambrechts1114]

This was your best informative video to date, it was really well simplified and entertaining at the same time, please keep on making videos like this one 🙌🏻

[@AaronFilmsStuff]

Another fantastic breakdown and explanation video!

[@Nashvillejasonwain]

Love breakdowns from movies great job!

[@nirajfilms1040]

It Clears my many doubts about lighting...Thank you

[@TheDavveponken]

This was phenomenal. Great video.

[@RaybanNunes]

My day has Lit up with this Video ! Love it 😊... Thank You

[@jolyoncox]

More of this, Thomas!

[@DeafDirector]

Great job! Thanks for taking the time and effort to put this together. It's a really inspiring example to see.

[@VivaMediaInc]

Love these videos! Always so insightful and interesting to watch. Always making notes on all the lighting BTS.

[@Mulnader]

I'm CGI Lighter. Every time when I watch this kind analysis I remind myself that 3D software makes us worry too much about being perfect with physical accuracy and continuity of shots. Nobody will notice if you'd mirror whole light rig if it works for context but if shot is going to look "cheap" because of whatever reason it's going to hurt production value a lot

[@ryanprussin]

This is exactly what I was looking for - thank you so much for this! Lighting is tricky to figure out and this is so full of wisdom

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks!!

[@okaychannel.]

yo, more of these please. So informative.

[@LanzaroteShowcase]

Great video. The lighting on Ford vs Ferrari was great in every frame, this was interesting to see it behind the scenes after having watched the film.

[@Mr_Kenneth]

Watching this tonight. Hey i learnt a lightning tip yesterday so pass it on... f5.4:f2.8 for faces. God I love KZbin film school. Ps. Can you revisit the BMPCC 6k pro against the alexa mini in a battle royale thingy. ?

[@mediafurrate8640]

I rreally like your videos - this is your best one yet. Thanks for sharing this info.

[@sebastianjackowski8688]

This breakdown is great! Love to see more like that.

[@SeaShelvesProductions]

Great breakdown, been a huge fan of the channel man!

[@VicLabs]

This is great, more of this content please.

[@spokewheel4085]

How am I just now finding this channel? So good!!

[@totemworlds]

This is helping a lot, thanks 🙏🏼 ☮️

[@renslucas]

Would love to see more of these videos!

[@MethmalDhananjaya]

I just stumbled upon to thing video via Recommendations and I never thought a Lightning in Cinematography could be this interesting. this video is very well made. 🔥

[@michaelfarrell4824]

I've used warmer tones in afternoon high sun with little shadow length before for a project set on another planet, having that golden hour look where it's not supposed to be can be great for giving footage an other-worldly look