For anyone who is interested, the "look development" phase is a lot like how an interior designer will create a palette for your home before any painters come in and do any painting. It's part of the planning phase and works closely with which part of the story is being told in any given scene. Using a LUT is what a lot of people would call "color correction". Some might interpret that as meaning that the colors are being corrected to their true definitions but in reality the correction is more akin to bringing the raw color data closer to what the scene design calls for by normalizing not only the colors but also things like contrast and exposure. The color grading process puts the final touches on that process.
You put it very well! Defining a look is something that should and most of times happens before a project or movie is shot and it defines the way the material is displayed! Thanks for your comment! ☺️
Fascinating! As a landscape/wildlife photographer I often wondered how movie color is managed and modified as well as how a standard "feel" is maintained throughout the movie. This video answered all my questions! Thanks!
It has always made me wonder, amazed, how the movie’s scene looks so great compared to the “making of the movie” look of the exact same scene. I would have loved to be a movie directer so I found this video so festinating. Thank you.
Oh, wow. What an amazing video. It‘s not only pretty informative and has a great pacing, it also makes me calm and that‘s amazing. It was pleasing to watch and I also love that these rules of cinematography were also applied to the presentation setting.
I'm only half way through this video and I am enjoying sooo much! You explain so nice and this is such a great refresh for filmmakers. I have saved it in my YT favourites and I've also instantly subbed to your channel. Now diving back into it with such excitement mate, thanks a lot and looking forward to watching more from your channel!
Comments like this really help me as a creator to keep making videos! Thanks man! Also I suppose you’re Italian from your name. I’m Italian too! Grazie del supporto! 🙏🏻
@Jimmy on Film if my comment could spur you on creating even one more video like this I would be the happiest guy❤ Needless to say go on and I'll be waiting for your next videos. Also, the fact you're italian too is such a great discover and the cherry on the top! (For the records, I couldn't get any italian accent in your voice...if anything I assumed you were American 😅 which fits very well with the topic of your video!)
Your videos are always so helpful. You don't hide things like other youtubers. I loved the part in which you explained how that lady is looking out of the window and during her closeup, a motivated light is used. I can even relate with ur final words, most looks are done thru lighting during production and not color grading. Even I have a strict rule of ensuring max. adjustments while shooting so that there's no probs at all while editing.
New Subscriber here. That was great ! I remember reading Orson Welles dismissal of a lighting cameraman's attention to detail .. ."We have a deadline. You are not Rembrandt painting with light. Just light the damn shot !"
Great video! I appreciate the effort put into the lighting and color grading. However, despite our advancements in technology, it's still challenging to replicate the authentic look and feel of a film.
excellent video. one more key difference between movies and video is the different number frames per second. That's why especially great old movies feel "wrong", disappointing and "video-esque" when watched on a TV instead of the big screen
Illuminating! No, seriously. I had no idea and I am fascinated by these behind-the-scenes techniques. You led in beautifully with the question I have indeed asked myself a million times. We’ll done!
6:14 I agree with this alot. The thing is the light in the background was placed next to a dark window, creating the biggest contrast which would bring unnecessary attention to it. It probably is a ancient instinct we have as humans.
Great breakdown! I'm really tired of over color grading in today's movies, but I'm probably in the minority here based how popular this trend is. It reminds me I'm watching a movie and completely kills the immersion for me. It works when it's motivated by the story, like in the Matrix (which I also feel is responsible for popularizing this trend), but it's abused too often today.
For sure. I couldn't get over how "The Haunting of Hill House" was just slammed with post-production color work. The blues would take over an entire shot, over and over and over. Couldn't stand it. I love when that sort of thing is just done in certain scenarios to impart a feeling of discomfort or of serenity or something, but mostly it's just too much these days,
Over color grading? I actually feel like modern digitally shot movies have less color grading and good lighting. Everything looks colorless and like a sludge or mud filter was put on it. I actually like it when I watch a really low-budgeted modern movie or a mid action movie that has saturated color grading. It's like a breath of fresh air amid all these high-budgeted movies that feel like have no lighting or color whatsoever.
Definitely based on the mood desired. I was in Frozen Ground as an extra and stand in. It was interesting as a stand in seeing how they set up lighting.
I appreciate the brevity and conciseness. Similar presentations I've seen prattle on about a lot of nonsense. Usually in an ego inflationary way. I had an experience a few years ago of shooting and editing together a panel from a conference. I shot it in log of course. When the stakeholders came in to help me with a few editorial points they balked at how the log footage looked so washed out. It was kind of funny. So then I dropped LUT Buddy on an adjustment layer and they all said 'ahhhhh'. I wasn't trying to do feature quality work. But I know my camera doesn't have the most dynamic range, so it behooves me to shoot in log to stay out of the weeds. It's really shocking when I watch stuff like Mayans MC and see a shot where they obviously screwed up their log footage, either using the wrong LUT or trying to make non log fit with log footage. Super noisy!
50 experienced production workers and multi-million dollar budgets give them a leg up too. Thanks for the insights to help us guerilla filmmakers shine. I’ve seen some Omeleto films that are better looking than some of the big productions.
Another aspect which makes movies look good is the low frame rate. Movies have a frame rate of 24 fps which give them a cinematic feel and "film look".
Yes, of course I liked the video. I also subscribed, and turned on all the notifications. Because this is some good content on film making, not found everywhere. Keep this up!
Bravo! tho Jimmy you omitted "Shoot at 24 fps". The film and videography community at large seems so say that shooting at 24 fps--making the film look natural---is the first rule to follow. Me I'm an amateur and furthest thing from an expert like you Jimmy, and confused why you didn't cover shooting at 24, pls advise.
You often used the words “real” and “immersive”, but when I read in forums about films and reality most people say they don’t want it realistic. Lifgting and color is one thing, but what about frame times? I like realistic looking movies and Avatar 2 in HFR was a revelation for me. It was like beeing at that planet or watching a documentary. Others say it looks cheap and call it soap opera effect…. Why hanging on an decades old standard which exists because it looks like old movies and not because of technology advancement.
Loved the video! Just one question: What happens in movies that filmed in a continuous shot? How can they keep the look of soft light creating shadows on the subjects when the camera is constantly in movement?
Lighting always confuses me, I’m an actor and although I’ve spent quite a lot of time on set with some amazing lighting techs, this video has demystified a lot for me, thank you.
Great video, if I'm using the wording right then I can't stand the LUT a lot of films & TV shows use these days. It's like a hazed washed out look reminiscent of something from the 70's
My man. I have watched so many videos on lighting, how to make your movie, look like a movie, etc. But somehow, you managed to blow every single video that I’ve ever watched altogether, totally away! I learned more about lighting in those few minutes, than I’ve ever learned in hours of other videos about lighting. i’m not even sure why, I think it’s just the way you demonstrated it so clearly. Thank you so very much.
What i want to add is, when using practical lights and the out of frame light to „make it stronger“ it’s also to bring the light that the camera captures closer to what we experience in real life. Our eyes are very much different from a camera sensor. Very nice video! I love videos like this 🥰
Bro didn't waste time, made his points confidently, spoke in a way that was easy to understade with a soft depth to the explanation. Every second of this video was valuable and didn't waste my time. You told me what I wanted to know when I first clicked on your video, you just got a devoted subscription.
Your presentation is not annoying, your explanations are clear and make sense without being too academic, and your videos aren't too long. Outstanding job.
The different frames presented at 6:36 is interestng because they are not only different - they make you FEEL different. 1. focus is on the shape of his surroundings - subject looks isolated, helpless and maybe trapped 2. focus is drawn to the background itself - subject seems to be waiting for something to appear 3. focus is on the subject's facial expression - he seems pensive, worried, ashamed
I have seen a couple of your videos and definitely plan on running through most if not all. You provide so much knowledge and value in these videos. You have just amazing knowledge in this skill and I wanted to let you know how much it's appreciated. Also the lighting and setup you have for your videos is great, you create such a comfy and warming atmosphere. The effort put into these is amazing, I never lose focus or interest when watching, and all those little subtle jokes are great!! Excited for more and would love to hear about any of your work
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For anyone who is interested, the "look development" phase is a lot like how an interior designer will create a palette for your home before any painters come in and do any painting. It's part of the planning phase and works closely with which part of the story is being told in any given scene. Using a LUT is what a lot of people would call "color correction". Some might interpret that as meaning that the colors are being corrected to their true definitions but in reality the correction is more akin to bringing the raw color data closer to what the scene design calls for by normalizing not only the colors but also things like contrast and exposure. The color grading process puts the final touches on that process.
You put it very well! Defining a look is something that should and most of times happens before a project or movie is shot and it defines the way the material is displayed! Thanks for your comment! ☺️
Fascinating! As a landscape/wildlife photographer I often wondered how movie color is managed and modified as well as how a standard "feel" is maintained throughout the movie. This video answered all my questions! Thanks!
It has always made me wonder, amazed, how the movie’s scene looks so great compared to the “making of the movie” look of the exact same scene. I would have loved to be a movie directer so I found this video so festinating. Thank you.
Oh, wow. What an amazing video. It‘s not only pretty informative and has a great pacing, it also makes me calm and that‘s amazing. It was pleasing to watch and I also love that these rules of cinematography were also applied to the presentation setting.
Quite a survey of the methods involved in image creation. Lots of visual food for thought. Glad I watched ...
I'm only half way through this video and I am enjoying sooo much! You explain so nice and this is such a great refresh for filmmakers. I have saved it in my YT favourites and I've also instantly subbed to your channel. Now diving back into it with such excitement mate, thanks a lot and looking forward to watching more from your channel!
Comments like this really help me as a creator to keep making videos! Thanks man! Also I suppose you’re Italian from your name. I’m Italian too! Grazie del supporto! 🙏🏻
@Jimmy on Film if my comment could spur you on creating even one more video like this I would be the happiest guy❤ Needless to say go on and I'll be waiting for your next videos. Also, the fact you're italian too is such a great discover and the cherry on the top! (For the records, I couldn't get any italian accent in your voice...if anything I assumed you were American 😅 which fits very well with the topic of your video!)
Your videos are always so helpful. You don't hide things like other youtubers. I loved the part in which you explained how that lady is looking out of the window and during her closeup, a motivated light is used. I can even relate with ur final words, most looks are done thru lighting during production and not color grading. Even I have a strict rule of ensuring max. adjustments while shooting so that there's no probs at all while editing.
Wow! Live examples answered my questions already! Great instructor indeed.
You're one of the best UA-cam instructors in the film genre.
Now that was very interesting.
It also reminds me of a book a read quite a while back titled "In the Blink of An Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing"
Very interesting, also love your calm voice tone and background music.
great video, loved your practical examples, especially the composition ones
Really concise and yet, very artistic in your wording. Nice job.
New Subscriber here. That was great ! I remember reading Orson Welles dismissal of a lighting cameraman's attention to detail .. ."We have a deadline. You are not Rembrandt painting with light. Just light the damn shot !"
Great video! I appreciate the effort put into the lighting and color grading. However, despite our advancements in technology, it's still challenging to replicate the authentic look and feel of a film.
The more I learn about filmmaking the more I realize just how much I have to learn!
your videos are helping me understand so much, keep up the good work and thank you for all of this!
An excellent video - thanks for clearing up a few things I never really knew much about!
Its like a professional lesson bro thank you for sharibg your knowledge
Thanks, algorithms for bringing me such a nice channel... glad to find you, Jimmy!
This is exactly the kind of video i was looking for, great video.
excellent video. one more key difference between movies and video is the different number frames per second. That's why especially great old movies feel "wrong", disappointing and "video-esque" when watched on a TV instead of the big screen
Excellent. Straight-forward. Informative. One of the best online.
Illuminating! No, seriously. I had no idea and I am fascinated by these behind-the-scenes techniques. You led in beautifully with the question I have indeed asked myself a million times. We’ll done!
6:14 I agree with this alot. The thing is the light in the background was placed next to a dark window, creating the biggest contrast which would bring unnecessary attention to it. It probably is a ancient instinct we have as humans.
This was such a great video. You explained the concepts so well
This video is so rich 👍
Deserves multiple rewatches 👍
Fascinating! You answered a question I’ve had for decades!
if it was 60 minutes video, I'll watch till the end regardless. great work!!
Thank You Very Much Sir!
🙂🙏
Amazing. Such a succinct presentation. Love it.
great segment
Great breakdown! I'm really tired of over color grading in today's movies, but I'm probably in the minority here based how popular this trend is. It reminds me I'm watching a movie and completely kills the immersion for me. It works when it's motivated by the story, like in the Matrix (which I also feel is responsible for popularizing this trend), but it's abused too often today.
Seconded.. Even in TV series'.. Too much dark and blue.. not in any way natural
For sure. I couldn't get over how "The Haunting of Hill House" was just slammed with post-production color work. The blues would take over an entire shot, over and over and over. Couldn't stand it. I love when that sort of thing is just done in certain scenarios to impart a feeling of discomfort or of serenity or something, but mostly it's just too much these days,
Over color grading? I actually feel like modern digitally shot movies have less color grading and good lighting. Everything looks colorless and like a sludge or mud filter was put on it.
I actually like it when I watch a really low-budgeted modern movie or a mid action movie that has saturated color grading. It's like a breath of fresh air amid all these high-budgeted movies that feel like have no lighting or color whatsoever.
I actually learned so much watching this. THANK YOU!
Holy shit! Someone on UA-cam that actually knows what they're talking about.
Thank you so much for your explaination. Super interesting!
Definitely based on the mood desired. I was in Frozen Ground as an extra and stand in. It was interesting as a stand in seeing how they set up lighting.
Brilliant video, thank you so much.
*_This is actually interesting, I've been wondering as well._*
Such a great video. Straight to the point and informative. Thanks for this.
Thank you so much!!
bro this video is so informative.. first time on channel and you got sub.. please make more videos like this.. love from India
I appreciate the brevity and conciseness.
Similar presentations I've seen prattle on about a lot of nonsense. Usually in an ego inflationary way.
I had an experience a few years ago of shooting and editing together a panel from a conference. I shot it in log of course.
When the stakeholders came in to help me with a few editorial points they balked at how the log footage looked so washed out.
It was kind of funny. So then I dropped LUT Buddy on an adjustment layer and they all said 'ahhhhh'.
I wasn't trying to do feature quality work. But I know my camera doesn't have the most dynamic range, so it behooves me to shoot in log to stay out of the weeds.
It's really shocking when I watch stuff like Mayans MC and see a shot where they obviously screwed up their log footage, either using the wrong LUT or trying to make non log fit with log footage. Super noisy!
Fabulous video brother, thank you for sharing your knowledge
Great video! I enjoyed this. Explains the art of filmmaking and concepts that many people overlook.
Well done and very informative. Thankyou.
This is fantastic! Thank you!
Very interesting! Love the explanations, examples and the calm vibe👌
So very cool! Thank for this great video with excellent examples. You have a new subscriber:)
i'm a fan.. my vids will be at another level from now on. and i thank you for that
50 experienced production workers and multi-million dollar budgets give them a leg up too. Thanks for the insights to help us guerilla filmmakers shine. I’ve seen some Omeleto films that are better looking than some of the big productions.
Would you mind sharing which light you used for the hard light? Great content btw
Another aspect which makes movies look good is the low frame rate. Movies have a frame rate of 24 fps which give them a cinematic feel and "film look".
This is brilliant 👌🏿. I learnt a lot.
Great essay! ✨ Just subscribed
Thank you. So much value in this video. Subbed.
Yes, of course I liked the video. I also subscribed, and turned on all the notifications. Because this is some good content on film making, not found everywhere. Keep this up!
Bravo! tho Jimmy you omitted "Shoot at 24 fps". The film and videography community at large seems so say that shooting at 24 fps--making the film look natural---is the first rule to follow. Me I'm an amateur and furthest thing from an expert like you Jimmy, and confused why you didn't cover shooting at 24, pls advise.
Excellent work
Nice video dude!!
this guy is so easy to listen to
why is this green lamp in every film? I saw it in films from all around the world.
Great vid. Just subscribed!
You often used the words “real” and “immersive”, but when I read in forums about films and reality most people say they don’t want it realistic.
Lifgting and color is one thing, but what about frame times? I like realistic looking movies and Avatar 2 in HFR was a revelation for me. It was like beeing at that planet or watching a documentary. Others say it looks cheap and call it soap opera effect….
Why hanging on an decades old standard which exists because it looks like old movies and not because of technology advancement.
Loved the video! Just one question:
What happens in movies that filmed in a continuous shot? How can they keep the look of soft light creating shadows on the subjects when the camera is constantly in movement?
I want to learn more!! Are there books about this? Any suggestions? ^___^
Nice work.
Man your videos are amazing!!!❤️
Nicely explained 👋
Great video with lots of tips and info, thanks!
Thanks!!🙏🏻
Nice nice stuff.
Subbed!
Lighting always confuses me, I’m an actor and although I’ve spent quite a lot of time on set with some amazing lighting techs, this video has demystified a lot for me, thank you.
Love your video. Keep it up !!
All lighting and post-production colorizing.
Very nice!
I will never ever be capable not to think about backlighting when I watch a movie hahaha
Great video!
GREAT JOB😇
Great video, if I'm using the wording right then I can't stand the LUT a lot of films & TV shows use these days.
It's like a hazed washed out look reminiscent of something from the 70's
Why is nobody talking about how beautiful that women is?
awesome!
nice, thanks a lot!
6 to 7 figure-dollar cameras vs 300$ dslr and you really asking this question?
It's like comparing a Fiat to a Lamborghini
Fantastic video, keep it up:).
im a simpel gal I see Jennifer Lawrence on the tumbnail I click
One of *the* best presentations I've ever watched on UA-cam. Perfect pacing, excellent examples and clear explanations. Nailed it!!
Hear, hear. It was perfect ! Nothing to be added or subtracted
Absolutely 👍 was gonna comment the same, no tangent speak to leave one to decipher what to take away! Good vid Jimmy !
Great example shoots. Don't know how, but this video's example does the job better than others.
100% This video is one to keep for the books
My man. I have watched so many videos on lighting, how to make your movie, look like a movie, etc. But somehow, you managed to blow every single video that I’ve ever watched altogether, totally away! I learned more about lighting in those few minutes, than I’ve ever learned in hours of other videos about lighting. i’m not even sure why, I think it’s just the way you demonstrated it so clearly. Thank you so very much.
Dude, this is some good stuff. Very clear and concise, and super helpful. I'm looking forward to your next video!
Thanks man!!! Happy you found it useful :)
@@jimmyonfilmAlways looking for a great channel to drop cinematic knowledge; I'm subscribed! 🎉😊
What i want to add is, when using practical lights and the out of frame light to „make it stronger“ it’s also to bring the light that the camera captures closer to what we experience in real life. Our eyes are very much different from a camera sensor. Very nice video! I love videos like this 🥰
What a nice video. I enjoyed that!
It is truly incredible how much emotion and "feel" is given to shots just by these subtle things that make them "cinematic".
So good. Please don't change this great pacing and delivery style as your audience inevitably grows.
extremely underrated channel fr
Damn you can really feel the extensive amount of effort put into this, I really dig it man.
Bro didn't waste time, made his points confidently, spoke in a way that was easy to understade with a soft depth to the explanation. Every second of this video was valuable and didn't waste my time. You told me what I wanted to know when I first clicked on your video, you just got a devoted subscription.
Your presentation is not annoying, your explanations are clear and make sense without being too academic, and your videos aren't too long.
Outstanding job.
The different frames presented at 6:36 is interestng because they are not only different - they make you FEEL different.
1. focus is on the shape of his surroundings - subject looks isolated, helpless and maybe trapped
2. focus is drawn to the background itself - subject seems to be waiting for something to appear
3. focus is on the subject's facial expression - he seems pensive, worried, ashamed
Man, this is knowledge that is so worth having, even for normal photography. Your examples are so helpful, thank you.
lens focal length. THIS is what makes a movie not looking like a youtube video.
I have seen a couple of your videos and definitely plan on running through most if not all.
You provide so much knowledge and value in these videos. You have just amazing knowledge in this skill and I wanted to let you know how much it's appreciated. Also the lighting and setup you have for your videos is great, you create such a comfy and warming atmosphere. The effort put into these is amazing, I never lose focus or interest when watching, and all those little subtle jokes are great!! Excited for more and would love to hear about any of your work
I work as an editor and this is the best explanation of lighting, LUT and grade to create mood I've ever heard. Thanks Jimmy!