8 Steps to Cinematic Lighting | Tomorrow's Filmmakers

[@martinmaw6518]

Much appreciated wisdom! Here are some timestamps: 2:49 Shoot shadowside 4:47 Lighting direction 6:02 Depth 7:46 Motivated lighting 9:54 Background lighting 11:10 Time of day 12:20 Catch light/Eye light 13:40 Texture 15:05 Example: Cello player

[@micky6045]

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[@JD..........]

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[@BoomBaangh]

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[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Can I say something? This is probably the best lighting short bible online. For no beginners like me, it is also a great refresh with some nice extra tips! THANKS!

[@ShinnKawasaki]

Totally agree!

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[@jayteesgear]

FULLY agree

[@lisavanggg]

Completely agree!!! If the rest of the course is taught this way I’ll be a happy camper.

[@bainmoosh6993]

One of the VERY FEW channels on yt that actually give GOOD ADVICE and NEW ideas. Great job

[@mattiagalluccio3649]

I have one thing to say about the motivated light. Yes, usually is better to make a shot where you show why a light is being used, but it's not always like it. A perfect example is the hateful eight, almost none of the indoor shots has justified light, but you don't even notice it because it's done incredibly well. So, always know the rules but then break them to create something unique and beautiful

[@zuluguywithacamera]

I just shot a short film as the DOP and well basically no budget and I am a beginner filmmaker. Lighting gave me the hibbi jibbies. But this video just gave me so much confidence that even with my cheap lights I will be able to nail images going forward. Thank you for this ❤❤

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This was one of the most informative and well narrated "How-to" videos I have ever come across on KZbin. This gentleman really practices what he preaches. If I didn't already have an Associte's degree in filmmaking and halfway done with getting my Bachelor's, I would definitely purchase his course(s). Well done!

[@nocturnalhours_]

I love how clear and detailed each step was. Along with clear cut visuals. I can honestly say I understand now.

[@theelvinmarbles8805]

This is fantastic. I learned more about lighting in these 18 minutes than in all of the studies I’ve done so far. Thanks guys, I’m making a student film next week and will be using all of these tips.

[@judahhudson2200]

Elvin Marbles, please post your film, i'd love to see it!

[@jjr929]

Same ! Can’t wait to see your finish Production!

[@macrocosm4442]

Indeed

[@teachmetelugu7320]

1. shoot on the shadow side (move the camera to the other side of the light) 2. 45* angle of lighting (create the upside down triangle) "rembrandt lighting" 3. separation (warm orange light on subjects face, and blue complimentary light in the background) (or darker background) 4. motivated lighting (has to COME from somewhere) (audience knows source of light is coming from somewhere natural) 5. background lighting 6. time of day - 6 am, 6 pm, never film 12 pm (put sun behind the subject, and shoot into the sun) 7. catch light/eye light 8. fog/haze machine 15:13 put together

[@braintrust12]

thank you! saved me so much time

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[@rajkumarsaini3293]

I have no words to say anything. This is something else, I just saw the best lighting tips. BIG Thankyou

[@TBretzGaming]

I’ve been trying to understand lighting for years but it was never really explained sufficiently. This video was so informative and easy to understand, great work!

[@Beast_theory]

Seriously I’m dropping out off film school next term because I learn so much more online this class taught me more than my whole lighting class did in 18 min

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This is one of the best free class anyone who is just starting their filmmaking really need. Giving the best free content can only make you the best.. Good job

[@CH---DSrikiran]

that last example....combining all the methods was just a perfect way to make people learn!

[@derinmavi9946]

I've never seen such an informative and comprehensive yet also compact tutorial in my life. I can't thank you enough.

[@zez_gval]

Lighting is one of my biggest difficulties, I never know how to place them properly or how to make sunlight good, but this video was excellent and will help me a lot.

[@SaifZiya]

That light in the eye was an eye-opener. 😲

[@Gordymax]

Very grateful for this video. One of the very few videos on KZbin that actually teach.

[@Maxmilion6004]

This is probably the best free lighting tips i have found thank you

[@iamfollowingmyheart]

Step #9. Use soft lightning, especially on a closeups to create a pleasing rap into a shadow. Step #10. Use negative fill to cut all unnecessary light / bring more shadows. Cut lightning sometimes is more important than bring light. Step #11. Control the output! Light must not been too dim or (especially!) TOO SOURCY, cause it's feel unnatural. Step #12. Colour temperature and character of motivated light must be same as source of motivated light. Step #13. Everything must look natural. If it's not, change your lightning. Do not bring any unnecessary light, try to use bounce over a new one source. Use as many light as necessary for scene, and no more. Step #14. Please do not create big hot spots in practicals/windows/reflections, where information completely lost. Avoid any clipping. This looks cheap. Control levels of all lights. Led all the scene leaning on a brightest part of the image that you cannot control. In most of case it must be just below the clip area.

[@manfelt2959]

Nais

[@spongepantsthegreat]

Thanks for the tips ! I personally felt that there was too much lighting in the last scene... and that shifted the focus of the scene elsewhere...i think adding too much lighting to a scene for the sake of an aesthetic appearance sometimes builds tensions in the scene.

[@Deep_880er]

I just started learning about videography.. as a hobbyist and really like your explanation of things by comparing them with real life examples like movies 😍👏👏

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"Cheap affordable lights that everyone can buy" Each light costs like a million dollars*

[@LarsLarsen77]

That insect fogger trick sounds like a ton of fun. Thanks!

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Hands down this is the best video I have ever watched about cinematic lighting!!

[@ryaneliasbaker]

Went and watched Cinematic Composition before I watched this one. Ready for the sequel now!

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This is insanely informative. I would love to enroll to your film course but it is still pricey for a student like me. Thank you for these free tutotials. ❤️ from Philippines🇵🇭

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Outstanding tutorial for videographers of all experience levels... really well done!

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This short video is worth $800!!! Thank you for this presentation 🙏

[@waylonnihipali]

I’ve watched so many videos and tutorials….. this is probably the very best info and tutorial I’ve seen with lots of examples.

[@bustaubie]

This is the most comprehensive, shortest, best and easiest tutorial on lighting. Thank you!

[@JahnaviR-xg9ys]

I never new there is so much depth in lighting

[@benschneider3413]

17:30 but it looks really silly having a lamp on when the sun is shining so bright it's rays coming still through the closed blinds

[@dashiellkwan276]

Yeah I feel like now that there is that light from the back the lamp can be removed

[@97VideoFreak]

Possible solution: Blue gel in front of the outside light and a little less output to simulate moon light. That justifies the lamp and also the fire place imo

[@FaustianMan]

It looks like a fucking nuclear bomb went off outside! lol

[@shadowalker6791]

Some things that stood out to me. Would it make more sense for the key light and the lamp be more similar in color temp. I think having this 5000k+ key light with a ~3000k lamp feels just a bit too different. Also, isn't faking sunlight really difficult, as sun light always produces parallel shadows but lamps wont.

[@ryanclahan138]

Also I’m sorry but the fog is so distracting. It looks like there is a fire in that house. If lighting needs to be motivated than certainly fog needs to be as well. I agree with the video that fog looks good in certain situations but it can’t be used for everything.

[@men770d]

Totally the most educational video I saw in your channel by now.

[@thegoodgeneral]

The fog... wow. What a massive difference. It also feels like something they stopped using in the mid '90s... though Spielberg continues to use it, just at a lower opacity.

[@catmate8358]

I don't think that motivating the light is so important nowadays as it used to be in the past. Making things look good is more important than making the light look realistic, but I'd say it comes down to personal preference and overall style of the production. All in all this is one good video. Subscribed.

[@josemabiala3447]

Wow thank you, I'm Mabiala from Angola in Africa and I'm just getting into video shooting and this was the best lesson I have ever had in lighting.

[@iliasberrada5021]

Thank you! But regarding that last step, I as a viewer would be questioning where that smoke and fog is coming from, especially indoors.

[@rickschnaible]

I just finished up on a well-known TV series, and literally 100% of the interior scenes (and many exterior) employ "atmosphere" (and many scenes are on a spaceship, where there is no fog or smoke). Use a light touch when applying it and it will give a cinematic look without looking like fog or smoke that you have to justify. Just my 2¢.

[@sxyngel]

wow ...im so in awe by how easy this is to understand. 10/10 this is inspiring me so much to delve more into photography

[@paulinevanderkooij]

This is so relevant even for photographers, thanks!

[@Ilyena]

Shoot shadow side. Thats probably the best tip i could have gotten. Felt a little counterintuitive to me at first, but makes total sense now.

[@k.katona9415]

That cheek triangle just absolutely blew my mind!

[@Brianmuchiri]

You lost me at cheap lights $250?!

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Yep

[@avidmedia1161]

250 is cheap! Normally you’ll see light kits closer to 1500-2000

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...a.m.a.z.i.n.g - it really jogged off my memory of whatever little photographic lighting info left lurking around in my mind - it literally gave me back the catchlights in my eyes

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Me too😅❤️

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I don't get that excited about videos like this that often, I watch a lot of stuff like this from filmmakers, but this video was just FAR superior to any lighting vidoe I've seen before. THANK YOU!

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This is one of the best tutorials so far, Its pleasent to listen to not too long but cover everything you need to know!

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Man, this was outstanding information right here .. I felt like in a class. Take care and many more like this !

[@clarqmusic]

That Liam Neison scene was insane. I did not notice that!

[@edventures9884]

I learned so much in 15 minutes than I have ever learned watching other videos, this is impressive! Thanks! I’ll have to rewatch this video and take more notes for sure

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The hottest tip in this whole video was using the bug fogger excellent!

[@dawidfilms8k]

Most useful tips so far imo

[@judahhudson2200]

1) shoot shadow side 2) lighting direction *45 *rembrant 3) motication 4) Background 5) Depth 6) Time of Day *golden hour 7) Catch/Eye Light 8) Texture *fog & haze

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I still cant believe that this type of content is free on KZbin my university where I learn graphic design and filmmaking are charging me for this exact same thing and I found it for free on KZbin.

[@lukepritchard7832]

Hey man, I got the bug fogger and have used two different types of fog juice. My haze/fog pales in comparison to what you have in the video. Any suggestions on the brand of liquid?

[@lukepritchard7832]

Did some testing. Use mineral oil. Produces 6x's as much smoke as the liquid fog used with fog machines.

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[@lay10vids]

7:14 his face was lit from the key side!! edit: i’m learning things:)

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[@bsuthar1109]

7:32 camera angle was from light side but as per rule no 1 it should be from shadow side 😂

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Thanks Thanks Thanks. Now this will totally change the way how I enjoy my movies.

[@MisterBoZiffer]

7:20 you have your "correct" example footage directly contradicting your first point about shooting shadow side.

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This is so encouraging and makes me value my current tools more

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You killed the subject by adding the light coming through the window with the blinds

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Thanks for the trick with the insect fogger!

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