Why 6 Foot Light Tubes Aren't Just for Show

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

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[@cinema-q]

That Hollywood-caliber scowl is everything!!!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Haha it's called the Ellis frown in my family, but hollywood-caliber scowl sounds much bigger! Love it!

[@Marxives]

Voice on point, color grading on point, editing on point, and explanation on point.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you so much!

[@MylezNevison]

Don't forget the audio and music.

[@Marxives]

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[@lucawario2735]

You've been my main source for lighting practices for so long, and I've been going back to rewatch the older videos. I just DP'd a student short and used your mirror technique behind blinds. People didn't believe me but it worked like a charm.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you so much - it's great that you're still rewatching the older ones, I always try to make sure my videos have rewatch value so I'm happy to hear it! And it's also awesome to hear you used that mirror technique!

[@emmanuelphillips1740]

Your videos are really amazing. The information and the way you present it, makes it really simple to not only learn but understand with visual representations. Thanks for creating!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you Emmanuel, I really appreciate it! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@mistercardenas]

Your content is amazing, every video I watch I feel like I'm learning a lot. I work as a 3D lighting Artist and focusing on traditional cinematography has helped me a lot

[@Christo_glenn]

This channel is a gold mine for learning. Cheers, Rob!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Always happy to hear it - thank you so much! Glad you're finding the videos useful in some way!

[@bhapampa]

You are the only KZbinr I watch immediately I receive a notification

[@sanjeetkapoor3855]

Keep it rolling Rob, really appreciate the insights.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thanks Sanjeet, I will do!

[@aleksivahapassiweddings]

Man you deserve a million subs at least. Crazy quality and value. Learning from each video no bs absolute gold mine! Thank you.

[@maxima8282]

Rob, thank you so much for all your videos! Your content is a great tutorial for amateur cinematographers!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thanks Maxim, happy you're finding them useful! :)

[@Supercon57]

Reminds me of being a gaffer when kino 4x tubes were all the craze Great soft sources in a tight space In my usual kit I run with two 4' RGB tubes Very versatile

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Absolutely, it's interesting to see how these things evolve! Tubes are definitely great tools when you need to fill a tight space!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great suggestions as usual. I have several tube lights varying from 12-inches to 18-inches. Some are bi-color and some are RGBW. I actually have two 5-foot long tube lights I bought some time ago for lighting a green screen. But, I'm sure if they are daylight or simple fluorescent type lights. I'll have to check them. It's a great idea to invest in more tube lights. You can never go wrong.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Absolutely, it's always good to have a bunch of tubes in your kit as they can be very easy to throw up and light something that might not be very easy to light with another type of fixture!

[@OmgItsAlexOfficial]

New Rob Ellis videos feel like Christmas

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Haha that's awesome, happy you're enjoying them Alex!

[@retlwiz]

Great idea for a video on lighting and really well executed.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you so much - I hope you enjoyed it/found it useful in some way!

[@Default1X]

Hollywood needs you

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Haha I would be totally out of my depth!! But I appreciate the sentiment massively, thank you so much!

[@lucinematic]

Thanks for another great video! Tube lights look cool and useful. And I love your explanations with graphics and your amazing footage.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thanks Lu, happy you found it useful! :)

[@NabilNaidu]

One of the best channel on KZbin when it comes to lighting!🔥💯🤍

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you so much Nabil!! 💙

[@LucaBono.Studio]

I personally love to work with Astera titans and Helios tube lights. Great video as always!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

I've never worked with them, but they seem like excellent quality tubes! Thanks Luca!

[@bilalrasheed5450]

Thanks alot 🙌🏼 sharing the information

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you Bilal! :)

[@ihassan1001]

Bro your videos are helpful.... can't thank you enough for the techniques you taught us

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thanks Imran, happy to hear you're finding them useful!

[@palpafilms]

Hey rob these videos are great. Glad to have stumbled across the channel.

[@markokovacevic3225]

The best! Thank you Rob!

[@MuhdHudzaifah]

Another video from you that never disappoint! Keep on creating!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Happy to hear it - thank you so much! I will do!

[@JabiRSmith]

I like that you are still using a bmcc camera👍🏽👍🏽

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

It's a great camera! This video was actually a mix of BMCC, BMPC4K (the production camera!) and the BMPCC6K Pro!

[@JabiRSmith]

@@RobEllisCinematographer Great stuff, I appreciate

[@johnstewart3391]

Great video! Your lighting skills, are Amazing!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you so much John, hope you enjoyed the video/found it useful in some way!

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Notice you are using the older 2.5k BMCC - do you prefer this in some instances to the 6k?

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

In most instances haha, it just looks better to my eye! The 6K Pro has a bunch of advantages over it with the built in ND's, BRAW, resolution, slow motion, screen... but I always feel way more satisfied when I shoot something and get it into Davinci on older BM cams. Not sure why!

[@UnkoveredPF]

Amazing content as usual ! ✨💯

[@MylezNevison]

You're a legend 🙌🏾

[@sonpois]

Love your channel man! Keep'em coming please

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you so much Antoine!

[@AlexDerrick_DP]

Tube lights are great. Only problem is the catch light looks really unnatural in the eye. Great video !

[@westwolf117]

My Pavotube 30x's are probably the most useful and used lights since I bought them last year. As cool as this is I don't know how I would transport a 6ft tube light cause the whole point for me is convenience and ease of use.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Haha yeah it is a strange balance - the tubes are long but they are still tubes, so you only have the deal with length and not width. And they're both compact enough to fit into tight spaces, yet long enough to have more coverage. Like I said a strange balance!! But very useful!

[@isaiahgalante]

You trully are awesome for us filmmakers man!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

I appreciate it Isaiah! :)

[@KevinvanDiest]

great video, like your work man.

[@PrimeAtl]

Amazing as always

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you so much - appreciate it! :)

[@natepotter6911]

Awesome video! Now I want those. Dammit.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thanks Nate, they're great lights!

[@halsinden]

this is brilliant. bang on.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you Hal! Hope you enjoyed it/found it useful in some way!

[@halsinden]

@@RobEllisCinematographer massively, mate. yes. i actually bought the TL-30 only a week ago after losing the ML-60Bi at a shoot near christmas. starting down the tube route...

[@amralgohary]

THANK YOU!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Hope you enjoyed the video!! :)

[@GalZiv]

Great... thank you for this

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thanks Gal, hope you found it useful/enjoyed it!

[@GalZiv]

@@RobEllisCinematographer Yes, your tutorials are very explanatory. You're doing it differently, which makes it very understandable and not to fear the techniques of lighting compared to others here on KZbin.

[@stevenkralovec]

Can 6 foot tubes fit in an average-sized sedan car? Or is a truck or grip van needed? Loved this video! Such great work, Rob!

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

I've fit dolly track tubes in my car of similar length, but it has a slightly longer boot/trunk than some cars! Best way to test is to jump in your car with a tape measure and double check! Thank you Steven!

[@AlexDerrick_DP]

I wonder if you used a grid and/or angled the tube at 4:48 you could have replicated the fall off coming thru the window. I have a bunch of tube lights and w grids you can get a lot of different looks in addition to the ones you showed.

[@asifurrahman6549]

These tubes are absolutely amazing! Just wish these tubes had barn doors as the Godox LC500R (to control the spill) What say Rob?

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Yeah the barn doors are useful on the LC500R are useful - I think Godox are bringing out a grid for the TL180 though, so that will help to control spill too!

[@asifurrahman6549]

@@RobEllisCinematographer that's great! looking forward to it. Best wishes

[@otabwill709]

You put on some muscle dude. Noice 👍🏽

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thanks man! I stopped going to the gym when the covid lockdowns hit 3 years back and I've only just got back into it!

[@DANAMIONLINE]

Peace, Rob! I noticed you're using the older Blackmagic camera. What inspired you to bring that out of the gear closet?

[@JohanGassCommunications]

Thanks for the video! I am searching this godox tube lights fixture/ holder, can you put a link?

[@soocmedia]

Fantastic video!!:))

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thank you so much, happy you enjoyed it! :)

[@horgxely4745]

Como adoro este señor jajajja

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Espero que mis videos te sean de utilidad :D

[@adam_the_kiwi]

Just wondering what your brand / model the diffusion fabric used in the video? Thanks

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

I believe it's some cheaper Neewer stuff - it was a while ago that I bought it!

[@Slipsch]

Wonder what you could do with the Aputure Infinibar

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

I would love to work with a pixel tube!

[@Film-Macher]

Hi First. Thanks for this incredible work. But could I ask you which diffusor/fabric you use at 2:44 ? It looks very nice.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

I think this is just a length of cheaper Neewer material I grabbed from Amazon - does the job nicely where you need it!

[@Film-Macher]

@@RobEllisCinematographer Thanks. I ll check it out.

[@fitoridao]

Rob, do you prefer the wrap the 3 setup lighting of cove lighting does or the wrap you can achieve with tube lights? I assume that with 3 lights it's more smooth the wrapping and it's more like Roger Deakins' style but do you think there's a big difference?

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

You would have more control over the graduation when bouncing the light with the "cove" as you can control each light separately - but you'd also take up more space. Although with the new pixel tubes, I'm not sure if you're able to like, split the tube into 3 different power levels if that makes sense? With a bit of power that would be an easy "cove" light but with the space saving a tube gives you!

[@IvanGarcia-vt4wx]

I need to ask, what format do you record on and what settings do you use when exporting your videos? They look so good🔥

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

This was shot on 3 cameras! But I usually shoot some flavour of Raw - in this case I shot BRAW on the Pocket 6K Pro and CinemaDNG on 2 older Blackmagic cameras (BMCC 2.5K and Blackmagic Production Camera 4K). Then I just export to Quicktime H265 in Davinci, I don't change anything from the auto settings :)

[@hanshart1413]

They are great but so much more expensive compared to a cob light with equal strength.

[@coallaoc]

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[@RobEllisCinematographer]

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[@themarcosaguila1]

“Short man” 😂😅

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Haha definitely worked in my favour to show the size of the light!

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[@RobEllisCinematographer]

Thanks Elias!! :)

[@noog6756]

Rob ellis more like rob tate! 😂

[@gradymitchell2501]

This video is A LIE! The title says "6 foot" but he admits they are only five foot eleven. I can't believe Rob would betray us this way.

[@RobEllisCinematographer]

The tubes were feeling insecure, I was just helping them out!