After you got costly world top FX3 with insanely low noise sensor, as lowest hardware, yes, time to make "light is everything" snob flex. Not first, not last.
5 years later, I found myself back into filmmaking. So happy to see how far you've come. I used to watch you back at 2k subs..... Well done on this video, you made it look so effortless!
It’s crazy how every video you post just gets better and better, like your details are insane, I can’t wait to hang out with you one day and learn some things from you, I want to get better at my storytelling and filmmaking in my channel, lately I have had some crappy imposter syndrome and comparing my growth to alot of my mutuals hitting crazy numbers, but I have to remember this is my own journey, and I want to change my life these next 6 months, and this video really put it in perspective for me, I need to keep creating. Thanks for being such an awesome person.
Dude Mikey, I can't tell you how much this means to me man. I truly value and I appreciate your support after all these years.. and hearing stuff like this truly makes so much of what I do beyond worth it. Let's get together ASAP bro. We're in Culver!
Dude, your channel is literally what I’ve been looking for. Your an incredibly gifted film maker and editor and very knowledgeable! And your channel is about sharing that and teaching others that, and it’s done well?!? Props 👏👏👏 I’m subscribed.
This is brilliant. I’ve been intimated with working with artificial light sources. But videos like this really help break that down through education and understanding. Thanks for making this! There aren’t a lot out there done this way 🙏🏼
UA-cam brought me here and I am glad it did. You remind me of Jesse Driftwood. I loved that your tutorial, like his, is *truly* cinematic, and I don't mean it lightly. From the scripting the stanzas the music selection the lighting , all go towards telling a story. Alot of people I've seen claim that they are "filmmakers" or "cinematographers" but man oh man, the work they put out show that they are just at the level of videographers at the end of the day, aspiring to be what they claim to be. I am personally working towards putting it altogether myself and working towards a cinematic goal, adding bits and pieces in the content I make - bettering the framing, improving the staging and now learning how to shape lights from you. This was good inspiration!
Wow, seriously thank you so much for this comment. I really appreciate your perspective and support. It’s a honor to be mention amongst Jesse! I hope your creative journey continues to thrive and grow! Let me know how I can help
THE TUBE DRESS DUVE. So good. and so is this edit. It'll be my first time stepping on set as a Gaffer on a short film this weekend- and this video made me even more excited and inspired to start shaping some light 💡💯
Awesome points my dude. Light and storytelling go hand in hand. As a cinematographer, the goal is to visually tell the best story rather than to just make it look "cool". Always be searching for the "why?" behind every shot. Is it telling a better story or is it inflating an aestetic ego that does not add value to the story at large?
I knew it, it was lighting. I still have a lot to learn when it comes to shaping light, it reflects emotion, vibes, scenery, and versatility. From now on, I will try to work more better in my lighting in all the best that I can ^^
So correct - it is ALL about the light (and shadow of course...) - nowadays basically every camera can record 'cinematic' quality images- but the lighting is what makes the image 'cinematic'...
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen since some of those earlier ones you referenced that featured briefly here. You’ve changed quite a bit (in a good way) - I can’t quite put my finger on it but I think ultimately it comes down to growth, maturing and the way you communicate with your audience. Not only does it feel authentic but it’s hugely educational and inspiring at the same time. Makes me wanna make more stuff. Keep doing your thing bro, at this rate you’ll be taking Deakins spot in no time.
@@RyanKao as a DOP myself, these are very fun and interesting to watch, I often sometimes laugh and relate to some of the struggles and lighting schemes and other times I pick stuff up to try it next time! 🤝
10:02 hi Ryan, can use upload that single setup as a full video I love that bathroom lighting setup I really!! need to see and understand, please make as a separate video.
I am very new to filming and this video was very informative. thank you. i knew lighting was very important but this has given me so much more information to build off of.
i love it, it looks so impressive. Especially the shower scene, the lightning is just freaking good. Im studying right now film, to become a filmmaker. And someone told me that i probably dont know how to use light. And they were right, i didnt know you could do so much with the lighting. I mean i kinda knew, but i didnt knew how. Im going to try to make some of these Lightnings for my next University Projekt. Thank you for showing us.
Great tips!! So I’m finding out that I just need something black to block fill light. When you used your wife’s dress…it was at that point that I knew I didn’t need to go out and buy some fancy black cloth to block my fill light. Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much for the value you shared with us in this video! It would be incredible to have share with us more about each lights' settings and options. If we would to have only one of these, which one would you recommend us? And if we can't afford those types of light yet, what kind of light would you recommend starting with? Maybe any kind of light that ideally has the bi-color option, accompanied by a reflector? I wish you all the best in your creative experience 🥰
"Painters shape paint, musicians shape sound, and cinematographers shape light" That is such a great way of explaining it!
Glad that resinated with you! And thanks for watching man!
All visual artists actually play with light in one way or another.
After you got costly world top FX3 with insanely low noise sensor, as lowest hardware, yes, time to make "light is everything" snob flex. Not first, not last.
i just wanna say that God, Mary and Jesus love you so much! They saved me from cancer (without any tratament just praying) and They are with you❤
so cinematographers shape the light is result will be a video without sound. lol . Movie is a lot of things.
You're inspiring me to make each of my music videos better and better
One of my favorites we've put together in a long time. Proud to be by your side and watch you grow and help others, always!
You are my rock. I love you
Bro. You put so much work & effort into this video, I appreciate that. Fire 🔥
I appreciate that Ryan! Thank you!! 🙏
@@RyanKao wow!! Ryan comment. UNREAL )))) Good luck!
5 years later, I found myself back into filmmaking. So happy to see how far you've come. I used to watch you back at 2k subs..... Well done on this video, you made it look so effortless!
Wow... I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. Thanks for sticking around 🙏
woah, so so interesting! will definitely watch this video again. all this is art and it is so much work. kudos!
Thank you so much 😀
So many information in just one video! I love that you show the actual process done by yourself to achieve that perfect light! Thanks a lot!
Glad it was helpful! You're very welcome
It’s crazy how every video you post just gets better and better, like your details are insane, I can’t wait to hang out with you one day and learn some things from you, I want to get better at my storytelling and filmmaking in my channel, lately I have had some crappy imposter syndrome and comparing my growth to alot of my mutuals hitting crazy numbers, but I have to remember this is my own journey, and I want to change my life these next 6 months, and this video really put it in perspective for me, I need to keep creating.
Thanks for being such an awesome person.
Dude Mikey, I can't tell you how much this means to me man. I truly value and I appreciate your support after all these years.. and hearing stuff like this truly makes so much of what I do beyond worth it. Let's get together ASAP bro. We're in Culver!
You're 100% Right.... I've been struggling with lighting so much.
Dude, your channel is literally what I’ve been looking for. Your an incredibly gifted film maker and editor and very knowledgeable! And your channel is about sharing that and teaching others that, and it’s done well?!? Props 👏👏👏
I’m subscribed.
I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to watch and subscribe man! I hope to keep it up. 🙏
Great video, Ryan. I agree, lighting techniques are often overlooked. When I focused on light is when my projects started to look so much better!
So glad you related! Thanks for watching Brian!
Thank you learned a lot here !!! 🎉
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!!
10:15 A hard light that can be shaped is amazing.
This is brilliant. I’ve been intimated with working with artificial light sources. But videos like this really help break that down through education and understanding. Thanks for making this! There aren’t a lot out there done this way 🙏🏼
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching!!
The layers in this video speaks volumes of the production value. This is amazing, subbed for this
Thanks so much man. Great feedback to hear
Your choice of music, the way you told this story, the whole thing was incredible! Great job!
Thank you so so much! Really glad you liked this one
Brother this is such a banger! I've learned more about lighting in this one video than hours of tutorials on youtube.
Duuude! Thank you so so much
This was a dope title, learned a lot. Nice to see how you think through different shots.
Appreciate that!! Thanks for watching.
this is one of the best youtube videos I have seen about lighting.
What a great compliment. Thank you.
UA-cam brought me here and I am glad it did. You remind me of Jesse Driftwood. I loved that your tutorial, like his, is *truly* cinematic, and I don't mean it lightly. From the scripting the stanzas the music selection the lighting , all go towards telling a story. Alot of people I've seen claim that they are "filmmakers" or "cinematographers" but man oh man, the work they put out show that they are just at the level of videographers at the end of the day, aspiring to be what they claim to be. I am personally working towards putting it altogether myself and working towards a cinematic goal, adding bits and pieces in the content I make - bettering the framing, improving the staging and now learning how to shape lights from you. This was good inspiration!
Wow, seriously thank you so much for this comment. I really appreciate your perspective and support. It’s a honor to be mention amongst Jesse!
I hope your creative journey continues to thrive and grow! Let me know how I can help
RYAN! I really enjoyed watching this! The way you piece these together is amazing, retention + a quality tutorial well done dude!
Jacques! That means a lot man. I really appreciate that
This by far one of your best UA-cam videos. I feel like thats saying a lot because all your videos are heat haha. Well done brother!
Ed!!! Thank you so much brother. This means a lot…
Seamless convergence of technique and well-crafted editing.
Thank you so much!!
Great work man
Thanks so much my man. Appreciate you stopping by 🙏
Finally! An actual step-by-step lighting tutorial
Thanks
Absolutely! Thanks for watching.
Interesting way of thinking about film making! Lighting is super important!
It really is! Thanks for watching!!
What a video, well done! It's the best explanation I've seen about the importance of light!
Thanks a ton for this comment man! And thanks for the visit!!
THE TUBE DRESS DUVE. So good. and so is this edit. It'll be my first time stepping on set as a Gaffer on a short film this weekend- and this video made me even more excited and inspired to start shaping some light 💡💯
Turns out the wife's clothes are the real MVP here... Haha And that's amazing, best of luck to you to this weekend! Thanks for watching!!
The first 50 seconds of this video hooked me in a new way Ryan, immaculate cuts and sound design in this video.
Really appreciate this Kode, thanks for watching!
8:30 it's litteraly amazing
Love the edit, especially the sound effects. Great work, Ryan! 🙌🏼
Thanks a ton! 😅
Please, PLEASE make MORE videos like this, explaining the light you use in every situation, I learnt so much from this video.
New suscriber!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and subscribing!!
Facts bro. It’s what separates a video from being just a video and being an actual film. This is true “cinematic”
amazing video sooooo helpful! thank you!
Glad it was helpful!! 👍
Very nice . Thanks for this . Would love to see more light breakdowns
that was so helpful and easy to learn like everything was straight to the point
Glad it was helpful!!
Amazing resource! Thanks for doing this video and sharing your insights & lights Ryan!
Glad to hear you liked it! Thanks for being here!!
So well done. I agree, light is everything!
👍
Bro that Bathroom shot is INSANE !
clicked for a the title, stayed for the edit style. 🔥🔥🔥
I appreciate that!! This was a fun one 🙌
Awesome points my dude.
Light and storytelling go hand in hand. As a cinematographer, the goal is to visually tell the best story rather than to just make it look "cool".
Always be searching for the "why?" behind every shot.
Is it telling a better story or is it inflating an aestetic ego that does not add value to the story at large?
Glad to hear you can take something away from this Russell. Couldn't agree with you more. Thanks for watching!!
I could watch several videos just like this. Fantastic.
Thanks so so much for watching!
Not sure why I've never come across your channel before. Superb video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the watch!!
Bro.. your knowledge of light taming is most impressive! Thanks for sharing👊🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
I appreciate that!! 🙌
Such a beautiful well done video! Thank you! Gonna have to watch this again!
Appreciate this Adrien!! 🤗
Great stuff my g! You can never have too much light gear!
Oh for sure!! Thanks Geovany! 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Gonna get one of those Nanlite lights asap
I knew it, it was lighting. I still have a lot to learn when it comes to shaping light, it reflects emotion, vibes, scenery, and versatility. From now on, I will try to work more better in my lighting in all the best that I can ^^
Well said, it's a great skill to hone and continue to better over time!
Yes, I20%. Without light, there is nothing to film. Lighting is an art in itself.
Preach 🙏
Definitely killed every example here my dude! Thanks for your helpful tips!
Loved how well put together and educational this video is, gave me a whole new perspective!
Appreciate that a lot 🙏🙏
So correct - it is ALL about the light (and shadow of course...) - nowadays basically every camera can record 'cinematic' quality images- but the lighting is what makes the image 'cinematic'...
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for stopping by!
Your bg music and sounds also is soooo goooooddddd, DOPE
Appreciate it!!!
I agree. Lighting has become so important in my workflow. Awesome video and love the breakdown!
I appreciate that a ton!
This video was super entertaining to watch! great video!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
this intro is INSANE man!! Love to see how you developed your filmmaking style and transfer it here to youtube 🙏🏼❤
ok this was actually awesome. i also loved the editing. thx for these awesome, and finally HANDS ON VIDEOS.
BRUH. crazy good breakdown from start to finish! appreciate all the knowledge you dropped!
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching man!
Really useful information for filmmaker... Thanks for making this video...
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!!
such a great video, back 2-months later to watch again
Thanks for being here man! It's always appreciated.
This was DOPE! Lotta gems in this joint!💎💎💎
Yoo thank you so much bro
This is a lot of work. Extremely great effort 👏👏👏
Thanks a lot! 😊
this is amzing, thanks for the great info
Glad it was helpful!!
I learned about book lighting at my college it's such a dope lighting style
Agreed. Thanks so much for watching!
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen since some of those earlier ones you referenced that featured briefly here. You’ve changed quite a bit (in a good way) - I can’t quite put my finger on it but I think ultimately it comes down to growth, maturing and the way you communicate with your audience. Not only does it feel authentic but it’s hugely educational and inspiring at the same time. Makes me wanna make more stuff. Keep doing your thing bro, at this rate you’ll be taking Deakins spot in no time.
I am enjoying every bit of your editing style. And thanks a million for such a valuable information.
This means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to watch !!
This is a perfect tutorial video on lighting and that starting scene was amazing really liked the montage 🔥
Ahh thank you so much!!
@@RyanKao please make me your assistant.
dude you are awesome for sharing this info and also really talented
I appreciate that! Thank you!!
The edit is amazing! You could break it for us (specially the sound!)!
Thank you! Might just have to do that!
Great value in this. Learned a lot. Thank you!
Glad to hear that man. Thanks for watching!!
This fuels my inspiration to continue learning filmmaking. Thank you!!!
Ahh so glad!!
This has to be one the greatest videos I have ever seen to understand lighting. Edit is so on point loved it 💕💕💕💕
Wow, that means a ton! 🙏🙏
I consume a lot of content. And this one is super fresh. Your style inc edit is fresh bro. Kuddos.
Means a lot! Thank you 🙏
thank you!!!
You're welcome! 🙏
it be dope to see you do a video lights filmmakers should invest in to help grow their business
Thanks a ton!! Hoping to do more lighting stuff soon!
Great video, appreciate your knowledge of lighting.
Thanks for watching!
Brilliant video.Thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge.🙏
Thanks so so much for watching!
Loved it, plz make more of such lighting breakdowns
Thanks man! I just might!!
@@RyanKao as a DOP myself, these are very fun and interesting to watch, I often sometimes laugh and relate to some of the struggles and lighting schemes and other times I pick stuff up to try it next time! 🤝
This was so insightful man, thank you for making this!
Glad you enjoyed it Jordan!!
Loved seeing the setups man! My favorite one was the bedroom lighting! Gotta appreciate the work you put in for this one 👏🏼
Miguel!! Thanks so much brother
This breakdown was beautifully done and very informative. Thank you! I'm even more excited to improve my filmmaking skills.
Great to hear!
10:02 hi Ryan, can use upload that single setup as a full video I love that bathroom lighting setup I really!! need to see and understand, please make as a separate video.
I am very new to filming and this video was very informative. thank you. i knew lighting was very important but this has given me so much more information to build off of.
Goal achieved. Thanks for watching... Seriously 🙏
Brother, love your editing style. Visuals and storytelling always top notch!
That means a lot! Thank you 🙏🙏
i love it, it looks so impressive. Especially the shower scene, the lightning is just freaking good. Im studying right now film, to become a filmmaker. And someone told me that i probably dont know how to use light. And they were right, i didnt know you could do so much with the lighting. I mean i kinda knew, but i didnt knew how. Im going to try to make some of these Lightnings for my next University Projekt. Thank you for showing us.
Thank you so much for taking time to watch and comment. The shower scene was such a fun one, one of my favorites I've experimented with! Cheeers!
This video is so informative and engaging, keep up the great work!
Thanks so much!
love your quality and expertise in how much time you put in this definitely does not go unnoticed.
Appreciate this Alex! Thanks for watching!!
Great tips!! So I’m finding out that I just need something black to block fill light. When you used your wife’s dress…it was at that point that I knew I didn’t need to go out and buy some fancy black cloth to block my fill light. Thanks for the video!
Really great videos! Keep em coming!
Will do!!!
Never disappointed ... Big up Ryan, your video's complete and clean :)
I appreciate that! 🙏
Wow! Thanks for this video Ryan. Lighting for sure is the most underappreciated and also aspect of cinematography and I'm still learning a ton
So glad you liked it! I hope to share more on lighting soon!
Ryan Kao, I thank you many. This was exactly what I needed!
Very informative, man. Preciate it!
Left you with a new sub.
Take care!
Thanks for the sub man! I'm so glad you liked this one. 🙏
This is great! Thank you Ryan!
Thank you so much Juan!! 🙏
Great work as always bro!
Appreciate it! Cheers man!
Hey Ryan. Absolutely stellar video, I was glued to my TV from start to finish. Great work 🎉
Ahh man thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
Thank you for this fantastic video! Your time and effort in creating this amazing content are much appreciated!
I appreciate that!!
Wow, great video Ryan
Thanks Mark!
Thank you so much for the value you shared with us in this video! It would be incredible to have share with us more about each lights' settings and options. If we would to have only one of these, which one would you recommend us? And if we can't afford those types of light yet, what kind of light would you recommend starting with? Maybe any kind of light that ideally has the bi-color option, accompanied by a reflector?
I wish you all the best in your creative experience 🥰
Amazing video, great content and really useful information 👏👏👏
Glad it was helpful! 🙏
I love that large scrim that you used at 4:46. Where did you get it? Can you provide a purchase link?