Why 6 Foot Light Tubes Aren't Just for Show

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  • @RobEllisCinematographer
    @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +2

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  • @Marxives
    @Marxives Рік тому +5

    Voice on point, color grading on point, editing on point, and explanation on point.

  • @cinema-q
    @cinema-q Рік тому +6

    That Hollywood-caliber scowl is everything!!!

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +2

      Haha it's called the Ellis frown in my family, but hollywood-caliber scowl sounds much bigger! Love it!

  • @lucawario2735
    @lucawario2735 Рік тому +7

    You've been my main source for lighting practices for so long, and I've been going back to rewatch the older videos. I just DP'd a student short and used your mirror technique behind blinds. People didn't believe me but it worked like a charm.

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much - it's great that you're still rewatching the older ones, I always try to make sure my videos have rewatch value so I'm happy to hear it! And it's also awesome to hear you used that mirror technique!

  • @emmanuelphillips1740
    @emmanuelphillips1740 Рік тому +20

    Your videos are really amazing. The information and the way you present it, makes it really simple to not only learn but understand with visual representations. Thanks for creating!

  • @Christo_glenn
    @Christo_glenn Рік тому +4

    This channel is a gold mine for learning. Cheers, Rob!

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +1

      Always happy to hear it - thank you so much! Glad you're finding the videos useful in some way!

  • @mistercardenas
    @mistercardenas Рік тому +1

    Your content is amazing, every video I watch I feel like I'm learning a lot. I work as a 3D lighting Artist and focusing on traditional cinematography has helped me a lot

  • @aleksivahapassiweddings
    @aleksivahapassiweddings Рік тому

    Man you deserve a million subs at least. Crazy quality and value. Learning from each video no bs absolute gold mine! Thank you.

  • @sanjeetkapoor3855
    @sanjeetkapoor3855 Рік тому +2

    Keep it rolling Rob, really appreciate the insights.

  • @bhapampa
    @bhapampa Рік тому

    You are the only UA-camr I watch immediately I receive a notification

  • @maxima8282
    @maxima8282 Рік тому +3

    Rob, thank you so much for all your videos! Your content is a great tutorial for amateur cinematographers!

  • @retlwiz
    @retlwiz Рік тому +1

    Great idea for a video on lighting and really well executed.

  • @AlexDerrick_DP
    @AlexDerrick_DP Рік тому

    I wonder if you used a grid and/or angled the tube at 4:48 you could have replicated the fall off coming thru the window.
    I have a bunch of tube lights and w grids you can get a lot of different looks in addition to the ones you showed.

  • @bilalrasheed5450
    @bilalrasheed5450 Рік тому +1

    Thanks alot 🙌🏼 sharing the information

  • @markokovacevic3225
    @markokovacevic3225 Рік тому

    The best! Thank you Rob!

  • @palpafilms
    @palpafilms Рік тому

    Hey rob these videos are great. Glad to have stumbled across the channel.

  • @Default1X
    @Default1X Рік тому +2

    Hollywood needs you

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +2

      Haha I would be totally out of my depth!! But I appreciate the sentiment massively, thank you so much!

  • @johnstewart3391
    @johnstewart3391 Рік тому

    Great video! Your lighting skills, are Amazing!

  • @Supercon57
    @Supercon57 Рік тому +1

    Reminds me of being a gaffer when kino 4x tubes were all the craze
    Great soft sources in a tight space
    In my usual kit I run with two 4' RGB tubes
    Very versatile

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely, it's interesting to see how these things evolve! Tubes are definitely great tools when you need to fill a tight space!

  • @lucinematic
    @lucinematic Рік тому +1

    Thanks for another great video! Tube lights look cool and useful. And I love your explanations with graphics and your amazing footage.

  • @MylezNevison
    @MylezNevison Рік тому +1

    You're a legend 🙌🏾

  • @NabilNaidu
    @NabilNaidu Рік тому +1

    One of the best channel on UA-cam when it comes to lighting!🔥💯🤍

  • @ihassan1001
    @ihassan1001 Рік тому

    Bro your videos are helpful.... can't thank you enough for the techniques you taught us

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 Рік тому +1

    Great suggestions as usual. I have several tube lights varying from 12-inches to 18-inches. Some are bi-color and some are RGBW. I actually have two 5-foot long tube lights I bought some time ago for lighting a green screen. But, I'm sure if they are daylight or simple fluorescent type lights. I'll have to check them. It's a great idea to invest in more tube lights. You can never go wrong.

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely, it's always good to have a bunch of tubes in your kit as they can be very easy to throw up and light something that might not be very easy to light with another type of fixture!

  • @MuhdHudzaifah
    @MuhdHudzaifah Рік тому

    Another video from you that never disappoint! Keep on creating!

  • @mikewumusic
    @mikewumusic Місяць тому

    incredible video. great job!!

  • @sonpois
    @sonpois Рік тому

    Love your channel man! Keep'em coming please

  • @JohanGassCommunications
    @JohanGassCommunications Рік тому

    Thanks for the video! I am searching this godox tube lights fixture/ holder, can you put a link?

  • @PrimeAtl
    @PrimeAtl Рік тому

    Amazing as always

  • @UnkoveredPF
    @UnkoveredPF Рік тому

    Amazing content as usual ! ✨💯

  • @KevinvanDiest
    @KevinvanDiest Рік тому

    great video, like your work man.

  • @PhoenicianSailor
    @PhoenicianSailor Рік тому +1

    Notice you are using the older 2.5k BMCC - do you prefer this in some instances to the 6k?

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +2

      In most instances haha, it just looks better to my eye! The 6K Pro has a bunch of advantages over it with the built in ND's, BRAW, resolution, slow motion, screen... but I always feel way more satisfied when I shoot something and get it into Davinci on older BM cams. Not sure why!

  • @OmgItsAlexOfficial
    @OmgItsAlexOfficial Рік тому

    New Rob Ellis videos feel like Christmas

  • @LucaBono.Studio
    @LucaBono.Studio Рік тому

    I personally love to work with Astera titans and Helios tube lights. Great video as always!

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому

      I've never worked with them, but they seem like excellent quality tubes! Thanks Luca!

  • @natepotter6911
    @natepotter6911 Рік тому

    Awesome video! Now I want those. Dammit.

  • @JabiRSmith
    @JabiRSmith Рік тому

    I like that you are still using a bmcc camera👍🏽👍🏽

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому

      It's a great camera! This video was actually a mix of BMCC, BMPC4K (the production camera!) and the BMPCC6K Pro!

    • @JabiRSmith
      @JabiRSmith Рік тому

      @@RobEllisCinematographer Great stuff, I appreciate

  • @DANAMIONLINE
    @DANAMIONLINE Рік тому

    Peace, Rob! I noticed you're using the older Blackmagic camera. What inspired you to bring that out of the gear closet?

  • @amralgohary
    @amralgohary Рік тому

    THANK YOU!

  • @benjycinematic
    @benjycinematic 20 днів тому

    Looks good

  • @isaiahgalante
    @isaiahgalante Рік тому

    You trully are awesome for us filmmakers man!

  • @halsinden
    @halsinden Рік тому

    this is brilliant. bang on.

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому

      Thank you Hal! Hope you enjoyed it/found it useful in some way!

    • @halsinden
      @halsinden Рік тому

      @@RobEllisCinematographer massively, mate. yes. i actually bought the TL-30 only a week ago after losing the ML-60Bi at a shoot near christmas. starting down the tube route...

  • @Film-Macher
    @Film-Macher Рік тому

    Hi First. Thanks for this incredible work. But could I ask you which diffusor/fabric you use at 2:44 ? It looks very nice.

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +2

      I think this is just a length of cheaper Neewer material I grabbed from Amazon - does the job nicely where you need it!

    • @Film-Macher
      @Film-Macher Рік тому

      @@RobEllisCinematographer Thanks. I ll check it out.

  • @westwolf117
    @westwolf117 Рік тому +1

    My Pavotube 30x's are probably the most useful and used lights since I bought them last year. As cool as this is I don't know how I would transport a 6ft tube light cause the whole point for me is convenience and ease of use.

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому

      Haha yeah it is a strange balance - the tubes are long but they are still tubes, so you only have the deal with length and not width. And they're both compact enough to fit into tight spaces, yet long enough to have more coverage. Like I said a strange balance!! But very useful!

  • @Slipsch
    @Slipsch Рік тому

    Wonder what you could do with the Aputure Infinibar

  • @GalZiv
    @GalZiv Рік тому

    Great... thank you for this

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Gal, hope you found it useful/enjoyed it!

    • @GalZiv
      @GalZiv Рік тому

      @@RobEllisCinematographer Yes, your tutorials are very explanatory. You're doing it differently, which makes it very understandable and not to fear the techniques of lighting compared to others here on UA-cam.

  • @adam_the_kiwi
    @adam_the_kiwi Рік тому

    Just wondering what your brand / model the diffusion fabric used in the video? Thanks

  • @soocmedia
    @soocmedia Рік тому

    Fantastic video!!:))

  • @fitoridao
    @fitoridao Рік тому

    Rob, do you prefer the wrap the 3 setup lighting of cove lighting does or the wrap you can achieve with tube lights? I assume that with 3 lights it's more smooth the wrapping and it's more like Roger Deakins' style but do you think there's a big difference?

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +1

      You would have more control over the graduation when bouncing the light with the "cove" as you can control each light separately - but you'd also take up more space. Although with the new pixel tubes, I'm not sure if you're able to like, split the tube into 3 different power levels if that makes sense? With a bit of power that would be an easy "cove" light but with the space saving a tube gives you!

  • @asifurrahman6549
    @asifurrahman6549 Рік тому

    These tubes are absolutely amazing!
    Just wish these tubes had barn doors as the Godox LC500R (to control the spill)
    What say Rob?

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +1

      Yeah the barn doors are useful on the LC500R are useful - I think Godox are bringing out a grid for the TL180 though, so that will help to control spill too!

    • @asifurrahman6549
      @asifurrahman6549 Рік тому

      @@RobEllisCinematographer that's great! looking forward to it.
      Best wishes

  • @stevenkralovec
    @stevenkralovec Рік тому

    Can 6 foot tubes fit in an average-sized sedan car? Or is a truck or grip van needed? Loved this video! Such great work, Rob!

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +1

      I've fit dolly track tubes in my car of similar length, but it has a slightly longer boot/trunk than some cars! Best way to test is to jump in your car with a tape measure and double check! Thank you Steven!

  • @otabwill709
    @otabwill709 Рік тому

    You put on some muscle dude. Noice 👍🏽

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +1

      Thanks man! I stopped going to the gym when the covid lockdowns hit 3 years back and I've only just got back into it!

  • @IvanGarcia-vt4wx
    @IvanGarcia-vt4wx Рік тому

    I need to ask, what format do you record on and what settings do you use when exporting your videos? They look so good🔥

    • @RobEllisCinematographer
      @RobEllisCinematographer  Рік тому +1

      This was shot on 3 cameras! But I usually shoot some flavour of Raw - in this case I shot BRAW on the Pocket 6K Pro and CinemaDNG on 2 older Blackmagic cameras (BMCC 2.5K and Blackmagic Production Camera 4K). Then I just export to Quicktime H265 in Davinci, I don't change anything from the auto settings :)

  • @AlexDerrick_DP
    @AlexDerrick_DP Рік тому

    Tube lights are great. Only problem is the catch light looks really unnatural in the eye. Great video !

  • @horgxely4745
    @horgxely4745 Рік тому

    Como adoro este señor jajajja

  • @sprecherschmiede
    @sprecherschmiede 5 місяців тому

    fanta stic

  • @hanshart1413
    @hanshart1413 10 місяців тому

    They are great but so much more expensive compared to a cob light with equal strength.

  • @coallaoc
    @coallaoc Рік тому

    🙏

  • @themarcosaguila1
    @themarcosaguila1 Рік тому

    “Short man” 😂😅

  • @eliaslimapro
    @eliaslimapro Рік тому

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @noog6756
    @noog6756 9 місяців тому

    Rob ellis more like rob tate! 😂

  • @gradymitchell2501
    @gradymitchell2501 Рік тому

    This video is A LIE! The title says "6 foot" but he admits they are only five foot eleven. I can't believe Rob would betray us this way.