I'm a big fan of the butterfly setup but of course, it all depends of the scenario. I'm working as a solo operator, so I try to keep the setup to a minimum : one keylight with softbox, one backlight (hairlight) if necessary and one bounce or negative fill. Sometimes I also do a simple setup with only one c-stand. I attach a white foam core (4x4) on the grip head, angle it at 45 degrees (the foamcore sit on the arm of the c-stand), then I put a Matthellini on the c-stand main pole on which I put my light onto and just bounce the light onto the foamcore. Super simple, effective and doesn't require a lot of space to setup.
This video is gold. Amazing tutorial, I like how you explained each section throughly and showed us the exact situation to use each lighting set up. Thanks!
It’s also important to consider the height of the light for your first set up. Even considering your window height, your artificial light comes straight on the side which is unnatural when you watch the shadow direction on the first but I understand it’s due to your space limitation. the r45/45 is a good place to star, overall great video Damien.
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Thks Damien for another great tutorial, I usually use the rambrant light but may try the butterfly lighting in the future, just a question, what’s your go to ‘mm’ lens for a talking head interview with 2 cam ? Tqvm 👍
@@damiencooper ok got it thks for the reply, that’s about my go to also. Thks Damien I love the lighting you did on how to light an interview shot video on your ex. Lighting was beautiful 👍
these tutorial setups are appreciated, but very technical. any chance that the vlog-style content coming back? i was always really diggin the vibes when you took us with you outside of your studio comparing cameras/lenses/setups in the field and on different projects even if they were just some small and simple gigs.
one of those is coming next sunday. A very raw behind the scenes of a commercial we shot recently. I wouldn't consider this a vlog but but defintely a totally different style than these technical tutorials
New subscriber. Thank you for your videos. I found them when looking for ones on lighting for interviews. Yours are very helpful. I'm wondering how you deal with the outside light coming in through windows changing over time or because of varying weather conditions during an indoor interview shoot like this. Can you share how you do this?
@@emmanuelnkwocha1275 6 out of 10 times that spread lifts the ambient in the room in a manner that is realistic and softer and may reduce the need for further room or ambient fill lights. Also this box is maybe 3 foot across .. which is actually quite small as a source, bounced off a wall you might have a '12foot' source which is softer and smoother, If you bring the box closer to 'make the source larger' then arms/hands/shoulder getting near the source will get very hot (bright) as per the inverse square law. The subject may move.. it is not a still portrait. You dont have to set the box up or, more important, move it around the location The other 4 out of 10 times, you want a super moody look (no fill) or you cant bounce.. off orange walls.. and need a stand alone fixture then use those softboxes.. I own similat but would only get them out of the van if I have to. These boxes should be the last option. An option.. yes.. the first option, no.
..in the video he is in a small white room, perfect for bounce and the softbox in the way, and a softbox will make silly round catchlights in the eyes and a room bounce will project an image of the room in they eyes.. 100% realistic. Moving the softbox while behind it and the Model is in position, does not feel safe espeically as the fixture softbox is no doubt front heavy and wanting to spin/drop into her face.
Which one is your go to lighting setup for faces?
I'm a big fan of the butterfly setup but of course, it all depends of the scenario. I'm working as a solo operator, so I try to keep the setup to a minimum : one keylight with softbox, one backlight (hairlight) if necessary and one bounce or negative fill. Sometimes I also do a simple setup with only one c-stand. I attach a white foam core (4x4) on the grip head, angle it at 45 degrees (the foamcore sit on the arm of the c-stand), then I put a Matthellini on the c-stand main pole on which I put my light onto and just bounce the light onto the foamcore. Super simple, effective and doesn't require a lot of space to setup.
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I like the commercial light in this video. What degree did you put the light on her left before you added the bounce?
Nicely done, Damien! Your final “commercial” style is the most pleasing and I think works best for most interviews. It looks professional.
This video is gold. Amazing tutorial, I like how you explained each section throughly and showed us the exact situation to use each lighting set up. Thanks!
bro you are amazing. I’ve learned so much with your videos already than what I did in college.
thanks a lot!
I think this is the best interview lighting tutorial on youtube.
Very helpful. I learned which lighting works best for women and men. Great job explaining. Subbed.
Really liked this video not only for the set ups but saying why/when you use each one.
Great work. You provide excellent, real-world, info professionally and straight forward. Please don’t change.
Thanks 👍
It’s also important to consider the height of the light for your first set up. Even considering your window height, your artificial light comes straight on the side which is unnatural when you watch the shadow direction on the first but I understand it’s due to your space limitation. the r45/45 is a good place to star, overall great video Damien.
haha yeah. I would usually angle it higher but with the softbox, it just wasn't possible.
Been looking for this type of content for a long time, very detailed and a great learning resource. Keep it up 🔥
Fantastic teacher!
cool! Vielen Dank, muss unbedingt das Beauty Light und den Commercial Look ausprobieren 🙂
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Videos are so comprehensive man.
Thank you!
Well done.
Thank you.
So helpful. Thank you!
Amazing videos as usual 🎉
nice breakdown
Great video! 😎
Would you be able to share a link or brand/model of the rolling light stand? Thanks!
This was great dude!
thanks for this!
good good
Great video thx g
very informative thanks a lot
Interesting how anamorphic compositions differs from 16x9
Vielen Dank. Super tutorial, sehr informativ!
Great Video
Amazing
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Hey Damien, what's the reference of your backlight?
Thks Damien for another great tutorial, I usually use the rambrant light but may try the butterfly lighting in the future, just a question, what’s your go to ‘mm’ lens for a talking head interview with 2 cam ? Tqvm 👍
depends on the space. I usually go for a 35mm on the wide and 85mm on tight or 50mm for the wide and 100mm for the close
@@damiencooper ok got it thks for the reply, that’s about my go to also. Thks Damien I love the lighting you did on how to light an interview shot video on your ex. Lighting was beautiful 👍
Nice very informative 🫶🏾
thanks for the comment :)
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these tutorial setups are appreciated, but very technical. any chance that the vlog-style content coming back? i was always really diggin the vibes when you took us with you outside of your studio comparing cameras/lenses/setups in the field and on different projects even if they were just some small and simple gigs.
one of those is coming next sunday. A very raw behind the scenes of a commercial we shot recently. I wouldn't consider this a vlog but but defintely a totally different style than these technical tutorials
New subscriber. Thank you for your videos. I found them when looking for ones on lighting for interviews. Yours are very helpful. I'm wondering how you deal with the outside light coming in through windows changing over time or because of varying weather conditions during an indoor interview shoot like this. Can you share how you do this?
Thanks. I just put b-Roll on top. Looking to long at the interviewer will get boring anyways. With b roll no one will notice
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'easiest way to get soft light when you are by yourself'.. would be a bare head bounced off the wall.
But u get a lot of spread and hard to control
@@emmanuelnkwocha1275 6 out of 10 times that spread lifts the ambient in the room in a manner that is realistic and softer and may reduce the need for further room or ambient fill lights.
Also this box is maybe 3 foot across .. which is actually quite small as a source, bounced off a wall you might have a '12foot' source which is softer and smoother, If you bring the box closer to 'make the source larger' then arms/hands/shoulder getting near the source will get very hot (bright) as per the inverse square law. The subject may move.. it is not a still portrait.
You dont have to set the box up or, more important, move it around the location
The other 4 out of 10 times, you want a super moody look (no fill) or you cant bounce.. off orange walls.. and need a stand alone fixture then use those softboxes.. I own similat but would only get them out of the van if I have to.
These boxes should be the last option. An option.. yes.. the first option, no.
..in the video he is in a small white room, perfect for bounce and the softbox in the way, and a softbox will make silly round catchlights in the eyes and a room bounce will project an image of the room in they eyes.. 100% realistic. Moving the softbox while behind it and the Model is in position, does not feel safe espeically as the fixture softbox is no doubt front heavy and wanting to spin/drop into her face.
Dark side of the face in Rembrandt pictures just looks terrible - looks like a poorly lit room
What is your email Damian?
hey, it's damien@monkeypixels.com
Super great.
Very helpful! Thank you.