One of the things I've learned the hard way is that studio size has a big impact on how well your videos look. Wide angle lenses are very tricky, and camera placement is very important, and in a cramped room, adding lights and getting a good camera angle is challenging.
Hmm..I prefer the "before" shots! Particularly that last one. I can see you more clearly, I find the darkness of the "after" version stressful to look at. Some helpful technical info, but mostly I learnt that how you've been doing it all along is fine. I wouldn't worry about it. I love what you do, thank u so much =) Whether it's "here's a cool lick" or "here's some drummers I love and why" or "me talking about something I've been thinking about" or "jamming or talking with a great musician", all really great stuff.
As a videographer who got into it because of drum covers from the likes of Cobus and FreeDrumLessons (before it was Drumeo), the common trap is to think that ISO is another light setting - when in reality, its like adjusting the gain knob on a sound board - if you have a weak signal to begin with (in this case not enough light hitting the camera sensor), cranking the gain knob will only introduce a bunch of noise. On all cameras, the best settings are designed for a certain ISO called the "base ISO".
Dude, nice topic to cover. I'm digging your channel. I'm relatively new to it. Something weird caught my attention. When you bring the aperture to the lowest number, the image should have definitely gotten brighter...even blown out with a lot of white light....an over exposed image. Then you start tweaking the ISO settings. One thing I've learned really matters is the white balance setting. Either set it manually or use a cheap $10 gray card to get more accurate colors. It'll make your editing a ton easier. (Learning to make great looking video like Brandon's is a rabbit hole. I'm overwhelmed. ha ha)
I think there are two factors - first, the light in the room is low without the key light, and the camera was compensating with iso in auto mode. Second, the lowest the f stop of that lens goes is 4.
I like a camera angle that captures the sticking, voicing etc. If it’s obvious, straight shot is probably best, but I appreciate a side shot if it’s hard to tell what is being played between floor tom and bass drum, for example, or wait, how many ghosted snare doubles is that? I’m here for the lesson first, not the lighting, even though I do appreciate higher production quality. Looks good Nate and great topic and quick start guide!
Nate, as an official Old Guy I appreciate the quest for good production quality, but I grew up in the day of a teacher standing at a blackboard so I am focused on what you are saying. Guilty as charged however....the world has moved on from mid 1970s lecture methodology so I am definitely the wrong person to give an opinion 😂
Baby steps. First off, I like it a little brooding and moody. But I also need a lens with a bigger aperture, which will also maintain shallow depth of field and allow me to crank my key light higher
@@8020drummer To what extent is the brightness controlled by the power of the key light? Is it worth spending lots for a super bright light before you start trying to compensate with camera settings?
Thanks for the chat Nate! Hope this info is insightful for your viewers!
Thanks again!
One of the things I've learned the hard way is that studio size has a big impact on how well your videos look. Wide angle lenses are very tricky, and camera placement is very important, and in a cramped room, adding lights and getting a good camera angle is challenging.
You are truly one of the best youtubers out there.
Happy ten year anniversary dude! What a crazy ride! 😁🎉
Hmm..I prefer the "before" shots! Particularly that last one. I can see you more clearly, I find the darkness of the "after" version stressful to look at. Some helpful technical info, but mostly I learnt that how you've been doing it all along is fine. I wouldn't worry about it.
I love what you do, thank u so much =) Whether it's "here's a cool lick" or "here's some drummers I love and why" or "me talking about something I've been thinking about" or "jamming or talking with a great musician", all really great stuff.
Runnin & Gunnin Whoo Hoo! Congats on the Anniversary. I am a huge believer in Quality Production Values.
As a videographer who got into it because of drum covers from the likes of Cobus and FreeDrumLessons (before it was Drumeo), the common trap is to think that ISO is another light setting - when in reality, its like adjusting the gain knob on a sound board - if you have a weak signal to begin with (in this case not enough light hitting the camera sensor), cranking the gain knob will only introduce a bunch of noise. On all cameras, the best settings are designed for a certain ISO called the "base ISO".
Great one dear Nate
Great tips! Really helpful. Cheers!
Awesome Video Amigo, really appreciate the clear info, also appreciate the subtle shout out to our boy Craig. Very low key
very cool vid.!! thx for sharing
Yeees!!! Finally Nate and Brandon in one video ❤️
Dude, nice topic to cover. I'm digging your channel. I'm relatively new to it.
Something weird caught my attention. When you bring the aperture to the lowest number, the image should have definitely gotten brighter...even blown out with a lot of white light....an over exposed image. Then you start tweaking the ISO settings. One thing I've learned really matters is the white balance setting. Either set it manually or use a cheap $10 gray card to get more accurate colors. It'll make your editing a ton easier.
(Learning to make great looking video like Brandon's is a rabbit hole. I'm overwhelmed. ha ha)
I think there are two factors - first, the light in the room is low without the key light, and the camera was compensating with iso in auto mode. Second, the lowest the f stop of that lens goes is 4.
Congrats on 10 years my sweet drum boy
A little higher on that straight on shot so we can see your hand on the snare, and you're gold..
Brandon is the kingggg 👑
I like a camera angle that captures the sticking, voicing etc. If it’s obvious, straight shot is probably best, but I appreciate a side shot if it’s hard to tell what is being played between floor tom and bass drum, for example, or wait, how many ghosted snare doubles is that? I’m here for the lesson first, not the lighting, even though I do appreciate higher production quality. Looks good Nate and great topic and quick start guide!
Gracias
Sick video!
Staight angle is always better
Nate, as an official Old Guy I appreciate the quest for good production quality, but I grew up in the day of a teacher standing at a blackboard so I am focused on what you are saying.
Guilty as charged however....the world has moved on from mid 1970s lecture methodology so I am definitely the wrong person to give an opinion 😂
But lowering the f-stop makes it brighter, not darker, no? Opening the aperture decreasing the depth of field but letting more light in.
Correct - from a photographer
Correct. But in a dark room with a general purpose lens I still needed iso 800 and a lot of wattage on the key light even at the lowest aperture.
@@8020drummer ah gotcha. I misunderstood what you were getting at then.
Why don't you play the black floor tom and use the white one as the laptop holder?
Kit doesn’t belong to me and the owner doesn’t want people using the black one.
What about strobes while shredding?!
That’s phase n+1 😜
🙏💪💪🙏🙏💪
I think as well that the new setup is too dark.
Baby steps. First off, I like it a little brooding and moody. But I also need a lens with a bigger aperture, which will also maintain shallow depth of field and allow me to crank my key light higher
@@8020drummer To what extent is the brightness controlled by the power of the key light? Is it worth spending lots for a super bright light before you start trying to compensate with camera settings?
@@josshlegg8647 it’s a big factor. But you don’t have to spend lots. Check the description in my interview with mike Johnston
a nicer lens should help immensely. Id rather have an ok camera with a great lens then a great camera with a mediocre lens
I'm still over here using my phone to make videos….smh
Tbh tho you just look dark. Everything too dark. Like if you just edited a little more in post could help and still look good.