For those interested in the technicals, a sensor is a plane of photosites which digitizes luminance values based on bit rate settings (8-bit, 10-bit. 14-bit being the standard for higher production). At lower luminance levels, there is physically less energy, less photons bouncing around for the photosites to interact with. The noise we typically see as a result of this phenomenon as well as of the relationship of things such as ISO, exposure time, exposure values, etc is luminous photon shot noise. So by increase the amount of luminance in your frame and adjusting other settings… yes. You get that effect of low-noise in your “darker” images. Just don’t crush your blacks 😉 Happy creating!
This was a great video Brady! A trick I do when I'm shooting in low light is to actually shoot at a lower ISO, eg 320/400 (on a camera with a base ISO of 800 like an Alexa for example), which shifts where your middle gray is to give you more detail in the shadows. Then, like you mention, somewhat over-lighting to compensate. I find that if I have time in prep, I'll create a LUT that is intentionally underexposed by at least 1 stop, which forces me to light brighter so I have that information later on in the grade. But then what you and the crew are looking at on set looks closer to your intended night time look. Night scenes are all about prep and making sure you have the right lights that will give you enough output to create clean images like you've done here! Great work.
Every digital camera that I know of ISO is applied after the sensor and raising it, doesn't add more sensitivity to the sensor it just raises the gain in the debayering after the sensor. ISO in my opinion can be used to aid in setting the exposure. i.e. if you set the camera to a native ISO and get the exposure where you want it. You can then lower the ISO and then bring your lighting up to exposure. By doing that the exposure when set to back to native will be on stop above ( middle grey ) and exposed brighter.
This is so helpful for learning the significance of planning: shooting enough light but planning for post to allow a good finished product that does not look "sourcey" as you say. (The entire time I watched this I kept thinking of this old tv show that for its entire six year run did day-for-night; not dreadful results but once a person gets into the filming business it's hard not to notice the giveaway hard shadows and blue filter.)
Thanks for this! I am still learning how to find the right ratios with lighting for clean shadows. My biggest mistake is not paying attention to skin tones when brightening an entire scene. When I try to pull it down it in post the ratios across the face always end up not right. Would be great if you could touch on this as there's not a lot of content around this.
how do you bounce around with premirere and resolve? Like do you use one for color grading and one for editing? or you just use both for everythinh depending on the project?
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That's all great but it doesn't negate the fact that your scene looks like it has car headlights pointed at the people... never mind the shadow cast, doing this also leaves your shot with an unexplained darkness void in the foreground that would not exist under natural moon lighting. I've never been a fan of night lighting this way as it just appears amateur and poorly executed.
For those interested in the technicals, a sensor is a plane of photosites which digitizes luminance values based on bit rate settings (8-bit, 10-bit. 14-bit being the standard for higher production). At lower luminance levels, there is physically less energy, less photons bouncing around for the photosites to interact with. The noise we typically see as a result of this phenomenon as well as of the relationship of things such as ISO, exposure time, exposure values, etc is luminous photon shot noise. So by increase the amount of luminance in your frame and adjusting other settings… yes. You get that effect of low-noise in your “darker” images. Just don’t crush your blacks 😉 Happy creating!
Thank you for this!
This was a great video Brady! A trick I do when I'm shooting in low light is to actually shoot at a lower ISO, eg 320/400 (on a camera with a base ISO of 800 like an Alexa for example), which shifts where your middle gray is to give you more detail in the shadows. Then, like you mention, somewhat over-lighting to compensate. I find that if I have time in prep, I'll create a LUT that is intentionally underexposed by at least 1 stop, which forces me to light brighter so I have that information later on in the grade. But then what you and the crew are looking at on set looks closer to your intended night time look. Night scenes are all about prep and making sure you have the right lights that will give you enough output to create clean images like you've done here! Great work.
Love this tip. Thank you so much
good tip. I also do -1 underexpose lut and then have -1 on the hdr wheels as one of the first node
You said it before me. I do the same with my Alexa (400) and with my Pocket 4k. 1250 ISO…Then light accordingly or shoot wide open.
Every digital camera that I know of ISO is applied after the sensor and raising it, doesn't add more sensitivity to the sensor it just raises the gain in the debayering after the sensor. ISO in my opinion can be used to aid in setting the exposure. i.e. if you set the camera to a native ISO and get the exposure where you want it. You can then lower the ISO and then bring your lighting up to exposure. By doing that the exposure when set to back to native will be on stop above ( middle grey ) and exposed brighter.
Going to make a night scene tonight. This came at a perfect time.
Make it BRIGHT lol thanks dude have fun
This is so helpful for learning the significance of planning: shooting enough light but planning for post to allow a good finished product that does not look "sourcey" as you say. (The entire time I watched this I kept thinking of this old tv show that for its entire six year run did day-for-night; not dreadful results but once a person gets into the filming business it's hard not to notice the giveaway hard shadows and blue filter.)
It really is interesting once you start to understand more
Your timing was perfect with this video! I just want to say I appreciate you always giving us valuable content.
Great work as always Brady!
Your tutorials are always so helpful! Thank you so much ❤️
Very well put Brady!! easy explanation and great execution.
Great video as always, really helpful! Thank you Brady! 🙏
Thank you tons:)
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Excellent, I can't wait to try this!
Aw thanks! Have fun!
Thanks for this! I am still learning how to find the right ratios with lighting for clean shadows. My biggest mistake is not paying attention to skin tones when brightening an entire scene. When I try to pull it down it in post the ratios across the face always end up not right. Would be great if you could touch on this as there's not a lot of content around this.
I'm out here taking notes my guy! Love this!
Heeeey thank you friend 🥺🫶🏼
Damn Daniel back at it again
Pfffff, excelent Brady!!!
I know it’s a lot to ask,
But! Can you try making a little short movie looking film a iPhone ?
Solid video... thanks for posting.
I'm here first! So good to see you again professor Brady! I hope you remember me!
Of course I remember you! Hello hello
@@BradyBessette More power to you brother.
how do you bounce around with premirere and resolve? Like do you use one for color grading and one for editing? or you just use both for everythinh depending on the project?
What did you set your camera's "color temperature" to match your scene?
Nobody ever gives clear info on this?
Because it’s different for every shoot
Roger Deakins: "Over expose by 2 stops and bring it down in post."
No longer filming on BMPCC 4K? :)
nice!
Great tips as usual. Thank you so much.
Or you could also light and expose bright and then use a nd filter 💯
@user-zv7lm8uk7hthe irony of you saying someone doesn’t know anything whilst talking about something you have no idea about is hilarious.
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it makes me think of how "nope" was shot during the day.
Hi Brady ....do a video about silhouette lighting
Why your nails painted blue? Is this just the way you roll now? Or is it on purpose?
I like them
nice :)
Great video, but it would be nice to take a little red off the skin tone
That's all great but it doesn't negate the fact that your scene looks like it has car headlights pointed at the people... never mind the shadow cast, doing this also leaves your shot with an unexplained darkness void in the foreground that would not exist under natural moon lighting. I've never been a fan of night lighting this way as it just appears amateur and poorly executed.
I see what you’re saying. How would light this scene?
You lost me when I saw those nails.
Oh okay
wait a second , like why the fuck you're painting your nails? is that a thing in the US !!
I like it