Def grew up with cinefoil. It was a must on the set. You couldn't travel on most jobs with a case of cutters or cookies, but you had the impromptu equivalent thereof in your bag, on a roll. I always found them very necessary when using hot lights with barn doors...there's invariably light leak in that situation. And, as Seth says, it's foil! It ain't gonna burn up when you use it in front of a bigger light or an old school source. Good catch on Seth's part to bring this up. It's handy and a bridge to a world a lot of younger photogs might not be so much aware of. Way to to Seth. per usual.
Thanks Joe! There’s a world of stuff that seems everyday to us that I’m finding the next Gen isn’t too aware of The days of coming up on sets assisting and absorbing isn’t such a given anymore. Gotta love cinefoil
I was asked to do a product shoot, and the client wanted a grey backdrop. There was only so much feathering of the overhead softbox I could do with only white backdrop paper and limited space. Then came this video! And I remember a brought a roll Cinefoil (just to have) but never used it. Flagged the backside of the overhead softbox, and voila! Greyed backdrop without over exagrated angle of the softbox! Thanks, Seth! You saved the day!
I make Cinefoil snoots for macro all the time. Flags too. It's perfect for small applications and is a real solution maker for so many things. Great, versatile stuff! Great video!
yep use it every so often, its handy for bringing medium size lights down to macro sizes when you shooting tiny stuff. its also good for using as costume / body wrap pieces, i needed to make a quick couple of vambraces (arm armor) and the cine wrap was great as it stayed in place, worked beter than regular tinfoil as that stuff moves too easy as its much thinner. spray paint takes well to cinefoil for a one off use.
This is something I keep forgetting to get. It's definitely a multitasker for controlling light and getting effects. I love the pin hole shots. Thanks Seth!!!
I’ve used it more when working in theatres than with photographic lighting. One observation: when working with hot lights, cinefoil is heat resistant, but gaffa tape isn’t (it gets gooey and horrible). Black tac tape is the solution for that.
This is a product that I never knew existed, but now that I do I can immediately see where I could use it. I've done shoots in my home and the white ceiling is about 8ft high. I could tape some strips of this to the ceiling to keep unwanted bounce from happening. Thanks for the awesome content you continue to produce. BTW, the 4K video quality is fantastic! That Nikon Z6 is right on!
for that situation you may not need foil some black set paper may be lower cost.. cover more area and get help yea who woulda thought nikon for video but its been doing great for me since ive already been in a nikon system forever and its been killing it when im self taping or streaming I just cant complain the 10 bit N Log is really nice and the lenses dont breath at all when its constantly focusing on my movement
Super helpful and thought-provoking. One of those forgotten tools for me sometimes. I worked on a music video where small slivers of light were mysteriously appearing. Tracked them down to the reflections of the silver legs of C-stands. Bent some cinefoil over them and problem solved.
Your grip and photography experience is invaluable Seth. My main income is from being a builder and i’m always ls on the lookout for props and back drop stuff from the projects we do, you know. setting the scene(s) but minimalist, space and all ... Gear like Cinefoil would really help with creating atmosphere with the lighting, and yes i’ve tried many things but as you say heat being the enemy, so thanks Seth, another gem and loving your channel, it’s real!
before i got my strip boxes, i used to place a strip of cinefoil on either side of my 4x3 soft box to turn it into a strip box. worked a treat, love cinefoil. another informative and enjoyable video seth. cheers.
Loved this video! I can go months watching entertaining videos but they have no practical advice to offer. This was like my mind exploding. I had no idea this stuff exists, and it completely makes sense! I'm heading to Adorama to buy some right now. Thanks so much for sharing! Keep the good stuff coming.
For me, your videos "shine" when you share your extensive grip knowledge (like this video). There are so many channels that discuss photography in general, few about grip tools. Thanks.
Seth - It truly is amazing how many photogs have never heard of this stuff!! Not only is it useful with lighting, but I've used it to make shaped apertures on the front of my lenses many times to achieve some amazing effects!! Great stuff.. Nothing else like it! Keep up the good work on this channel and it will grow!
I learned about cinefoil from a lighting seminar by Rick Friedman that B&H put out maybe 5 years ago. I always have some folded up in my grip/light bag even though I honestly rarely ever use it(mostly just to flag background lights). It weighs nothing and packs away in any tiny crevice as you said, so I figure why not carry some just in case. As to the construction noise at the beginning, we(or at least I) can't hear it on this end so don't worry about it unless it's distracting you.
Ha! FUnny, I was about to order this the other day, but got distracted and didint fully check out. This was a nice reminder. Also love your intro and outros . Refreshing. And the idea with your "music video" shot was great, or as I was thinking "Reverse Pinhead" shot.:)
Some neighbors threw it in the trash . I just thought black aluminum was elite so I snatched it. Turns out this was one of the most useful things I ever needed lol
After watching a lot of DPs like Lewis Potts and rob Ellis who have access to many lights and grip equipment, I've been daunted but interested in doing more 'cinematic' aka controlled lighting. Cinefoil is so accessible and can do so much that it's a no brainer to get! Was already sold on the concept, but this vid definitely convinced me I need some 😎
Thanks for sharing, I've never heard of Cinefoil but will give it try. For a couple of bucks its almost a no brainer. BTW the videos are hitting on all cylinders IMO and I really gain allot from them. You can never stop learning and picking up new skills in photography and your videos do just that.
yeah, cinefoil definitely saved my ass a couple of times, Made some really small snoots, or flags, or.... whatever. Great stuff! Good you're put a video on it
Perfect solution for potential destination shoots! Anyone ever ran into issues with TSA or domestic flights with these as carry on? Im hoping this could be my simple solution instead of carrying any large bulky flags/scrim kits on flights
I opened this up and waited for the kinda annoying commercial to get to the part where you can skip it. As soon as I skipped it you were facing the exact spot the actor had been in and being upset about the construction noise. Lol it's almost like you agreed about the commercial. Anyway nice video. I'll be adding cinefoil to my list.
Seth put a mask on when spraying even if the spray says it is safe because it is not trust me save a brain cell and lung thanks, yes it opened my eyes but closed my nose
Thanks for this one! What’s is also a proper name for super light reflective film? That looks like a foil but more of a plastic.. any idea what am I talking about ? 🥲
Def grew up with cinefoil. It was a must on the set. You couldn't travel on most jobs with a case of cutters or cookies, but you had the impromptu equivalent thereof in your bag, on a roll. I always found them very necessary when using hot lights with barn doors...there's invariably light leak in that situation. And, as Seth says, it's foil! It ain't gonna burn up when you use it in front of a bigger light or an old school source. Good catch on Seth's part to bring this up. It's handy and a bridge to a world a lot of younger photogs might not be so much aware of. Way to to Seth. per usual.
Thanks Joe! There’s a world of stuff that seems everyday to us that I’m finding the next Gen isn’t too aware of The days of coming up on sets assisting and absorbing isn’t such a given anymore. Gotta love cinefoil
I was asked to do a product shoot, and the client wanted a grey backdrop. There was only so much feathering of the overhead softbox I could do with only white backdrop paper and limited space. Then came this video! And I remember a brought a roll Cinefoil (just to have) but never used it. Flagged the backside of the overhead softbox, and voila! Greyed backdrop without over exagrated angle of the softbox! Thanks, Seth! You saved the day!
Would love to see more on cinefoil and anything else that’s useful in the industry.
ill work on it!
I make Cinefoil snoots for macro all the time. Flags too. It's perfect for small applications and is a real solution maker for so many things. Great, versatile stuff! Great video!
yea this stuff is amazing for macro work
yep use it every so often, its handy for bringing medium size lights down to macro sizes when you shooting tiny stuff.
its also good for using as costume / body wrap pieces, i needed to make a quick couple of vambraces (arm armor) and the cine wrap was great as it stayed in place, worked beter than regular tinfoil as that stuff moves too easy as its much thinner.
spray paint takes well to cinefoil for a one off use.
nice
This is something I keep forgetting to get. It's definitely a multitasker for controlling light and getting effects. I love the pin hole shots. Thanks Seth!!!
Absolutely!
I’ve used it more when working in theatres than with photographic lighting. One observation: when working with hot lights, cinefoil is heat resistant, but gaffa tape isn’t (it gets gooey and horrible). Black tac tape is the solution for that.
this is very try or just clips
Great video, Seth. Love the examples you share and the pacing of the video!
really appreciate that thank you!
This is a product that I never knew existed, but now that I do I can immediately see where I could use it. I've done shoots in my home and the white ceiling is about 8ft high. I could tape some strips of this to the ceiling to keep unwanted bounce from happening. Thanks for the awesome content you continue to produce. BTW, the 4K video quality is fantastic! That Nikon Z6 is right on!
for that situation you may not need foil some black set paper may be lower cost.. cover more area and get help yea who woulda thought nikon for video but its been doing great for me since ive already been in a nikon system forever and its been killing it when im self taping or streaming I just cant complain the 10 bit N Log is really nice and the lenses dont breath at all when its constantly focusing on my movement
So that's what cinefoil is. I had no idea. I've heard you mention many times but today I learned what it is.
youd have a lot of fun with it for sure
Super helpful and thought-provoking. One of those forgotten tools for me sometimes. I worked on a music video where small slivers of light were mysteriously appearing. Tracked them down to the reflections of the silver legs of C-stands. Bent some cinefoil over them and problem solved.
Chill Seth, it doesn't bother us. We're just here for your pearls of wisdom.
its hard to speak to an empty room when you get random CLANGS!! its more an issue for me on my end appreciate it tho
Hey Seth thanks for all you do. I love cinefoil and I'm just using it all over the place. It's the duct tape of lighting solutions.
thanks for the support! thats an awesome way to put it! might steal that lol
Your grip and photography experience is invaluable Seth. My main income is from being a builder and i’m always ls on the lookout for props and back drop stuff from the projects we do, you know. setting the scene(s) but minimalist, space and all ... Gear like Cinefoil would really help with creating atmosphere with the lighting, and yes i’ve tried many things but as you say heat being the enemy, so thanks Seth, another gem and loving your channel, it’s real!
before i got my strip boxes, i used to place a strip of cinefoil on either side of my 4x3 soft box to turn it into a strip box. worked a treat, love cinefoil. another informative and enjoyable video seth. cheers.
yep its a nice trick to fall back on
Loved this video! I can go months watching entertaining videos but they have no practical advice to offer. This was like my mind exploding. I had no idea this stuff exists, and it completely makes sense! I'm heading to Adorama to buy some right now. Thanks so much for sharing! Keep the good stuff coming.
For me, your videos "shine" when you share your extensive grip knowledge (like this video). There are so many channels that discuss photography in general, few about grip tools. Thanks.
So glad you brought up cinefoil, used it the other day as a honeycomb grid the other day shooting product. I always enjoy your videos man.
Superb - Thank you for making this Seth. I would love to see a video with more creative ideas like this. Thank you!
Very informative I can think of several uses already. Ordering some Cinefoil now.
Go for it link for some is in the description!
Man, this was really great. I’ve seen some of your videos on Adorama over the years. Glad to see you doing your own channel. 🙏🏻❤️
yea been neglecting this channel for so long thank you
Cinefoil makes great improv lens hoods ...and dew protectors when doing astro.
Nice !
Seth - It truly is amazing how many photogs have never heard of this stuff!! Not only is it useful with lighting, but I've used it to make shaped apertures on the front of my lenses many times to achieve some amazing effects!! Great stuff.. Nothing else like it! Keep up the good work on this channel and it will grow!
yea tehres endless stuff thank you so much!
I learned about cinefoil from a lighting seminar by Rick Friedman that B&H put out maybe 5 years ago. I always have some folded up in my grip/light bag even though I honestly rarely ever use it(mostly just to flag background lights). It weighs nothing and packs away in any tiny crevice as you said, so I figure why not carry some just in case.
As to the construction noise at the beginning, we(or at least I) can't hear it on this end so don't worry about it unless it's distracting you.
Great information simple to use and opens the creative levels to solve lighting problems. Only limited by your own creative mind
Ha! FUnny, I was about to order this the other day, but got distracted and didint fully check out. This was a nice reminder. Also love your intro and outros . Refreshing. And the idea with your "music video" shot was great, or as I was thinking "Reverse Pinhead" shot.:)
links in the description ;) lol but yea throw a red rusty gel or cold blue adn those light rays take on a whole nother vibe
I always wanted to try this i love special effects, fog, props and i know i will love this too..thanks for your help.
Sure thing have fun don’t cut yourself
Some neighbors threw it in the trash . I just thought black aluminum was elite so I snatched it. Turns out this was one of the most useful things I ever needed lol
😂 was meant to be
Enjoy your creative video's Seth. I will be ordering my first gels soon, for the A1X and B10's. Looking forward to giving the Cinefoil a try...
very nice i love the B10 and clearly the A1's i own quite a few never let me down
I had that exact idea with adding the color filters to the hole punched cinefoil and two seconds later you do it.
I had that same thing with the snoot and then BOOM. He suggests the snoot lol
yea its an old trick dan even did a version of it for AdoramaTV
trust me if you think of it someones already done it with cinefoil lol
Seth + grip = good times
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Of course it will be a good one,you are telling us stuff..YAAAY. Love cinefoil.
lol thanks so much
Great, Seth. I've seen a couple of shoots where you and Daniel used this stuff, and it does indeed look really dependable and versatile!
For sure mike you’d be surprised what you’d come up with use wise
After watching a lot of DPs like Lewis Potts and rob Ellis who have access to many lights and grip equipment, I've been daunted but interested in doing more 'cinematic' aka controlled lighting. Cinefoil is so accessible and can do so much that it's a no brainer to get! Was already sold on the concept, but this vid definitely convinced me I need some 😎
Really enjoying the new format on your videos. Keep em coming
Nice! Fantastic tutorial on how to get creative with Cinefoil!
thank you what an honor having you check it out! feel free to send me tons of this stuff lol
This is nothing short of inspirational ! I need to get me some of this.
Glad it was worth the watch thank you
Thanks for sharing, I've never heard of Cinefoil but will give it try. For a couple of bucks its almost a no brainer. BTW the videos are hitting on all cylinders IMO and I really gain allot from them. You can never stop learning and picking up new skills in photography and your videos do just that.
really appreciate that thank you!
Never knew about this! Thanks Seth!!
welcome your new addiction lol
Great shot!
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Super interesting!! I would totally use this!
go for it!
Good stuff!
Thanks!
Thanks for the good info!
thank you!
Good stuff - and I am guessing Duvetyne would be another product worth introducing.
yea Duve is def a staple on set ill see what I can do
So good, thanks for all that you are doing with this channel.
thank you for joining me here!
Thanks Seth !!!! You are Very Talented!!!!! I See Greatness in Your Future !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really appreciate that thank you so much
This week on seth convinces me to add more stuff to my adorama cart
Cmon now just making you aware of stuff that’s out there !
@@LastXwitness and you're very persuasive 😂😂
Always have some folded up in my bag, used to form a snoot etc
Nice
I need to replenish my cinefoil rolls. How do we get your commission included to support you.
There should be links in clickable thumbnails under the video itself. And some links in the description itself appreciate the support thank you i
yeah, cinefoil definitely saved my ass a couple of times, Made some really small snoots, or flags, or.... whatever. Great stuff! Good you're put a video on it
Thank you!
Gaff tape opened my mind, I predict cinefoil will double my IQ lol
Hey Seth, thx for this great info.
Thanks for checking it out !
Perfect solution for potential destination shoots! Anyone ever ran into issues with TSA or domestic flights with these as carry on? Im hoping this could be my simple solution instead of carrying any large bulky flags/scrim kits on flights
Great video, Seth! Super useful
This is awesome.....thanks for this!
Thanks for watching! Feel free to share around huge help
Spray paint regular aluminum foil; Brooklyn cinquefoil?
ehhhhh lol
Looks like I need to order this stuff off amazon. Thanks for the video.
There’s links below to pick it up from Adorama…
@@LastXwitness Thanks went through the Adorama link. Ended up getting the Rosco Matte Black Cinefoil, 12"x50' Roll.
Please show some more diy with cinefoil. Great video
ill try! thank you
The last look is very Freak On a Leash
yea it can get mad max lookin too
Awes stuff as always!!:)
thanks so much Robin
It’s great stuff😀
Awesome!
🖤🙏
Very cool, thanks.
Glad you liked it!
I would love to see more cinifoil tutorials..
awesome ill see what I can do
@@LastXwitness
The cinifoil backgrounds, like the foil & gel combo was really nice. Thx for the reply. The whole adorama team rocks 🤘🤘
Great video
Really appreciate that thank you
I opened this up and waited for the kinda annoying commercial to get to the part where you can skip it. As soon as I skipped it you were facing the exact spot the actor had been in and being upset about the construction noise. Lol it's almost like you agreed about the commercial.
Anyway nice video. I'll be adding cinefoil to my list.
Grip ninja
👊
Love it
thank you!
Harumph!
I couldn't live with out it.
eh youd make due ;)
Neaat
🙏🖤
Seth put a mask on when spraying even if the spray says it is safe because it is not trust me save a brain cell and lung thanks, yes it opened my eyes but closed my nose
bruh i knew nothing of this
If ya don’t know…now ya know….
👍✨👓
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Thanks for this one! What’s is also a proper name for super light reflective film? That looks like a foil but more of a plastic.. any idea what am I talking about ? 🥲