Very cool! I like the part about the black void room. I bet that if it was paired with a top down light it would look like Eleven’s mind in Stranger Things.😮
I appreciate that this video not only demonstrates the specified "essential angles", but briefly throws in some advanced tips as well such as the quick layman's explanation of contrast ratios.
My favorite part is seeing rembrandt lighting examples and how to measure it depending on the mood you're going for. I've never realized just how often it's used to heighten drama and tension in films! It's so effective!
I like how you kept the video short and sweet and kept the video moving. Also showing all the examples in a black void room was super smart to see how each example plays out. Great job!
The note that comedies sometimes use frontal lighting to give the actors room to improv is such a good point that I’ve never thought about before, def fucking that away for later!
I love the bit about contrast ratios as it’s something I work heavily to play with whenever shooting and I always try to not only tailor it to the project that I’m working on, but make sure I work on projects of varied types so I can experiment with it as much as possible with making sure it’s all motivated!
When done right, backlight is my favorite, I love the subtle ways of using that technique especially when smoke or fog is being utilized, most memorable is that scene in blad runner 2049 where Ryan gosling walks into that orange space full of smoke, and in an album cover in Gustavo Cerati’s ‘Bocanada’
This video is perfect for anyone getting started in lighting/cinematography. I highly recommend newbies do exactly what they did - take a single light on a subject and see what moving it around does to the image. I still do this from time to time just to get inspired
I really like how you mentioned the contrast ratio. As a tool, it can give you a much clearer idea on how to set up your lights (key, fill or even back).
I love how many elements this video uses to help us understand, everything from the animation, to the camera angles and the movie examples! Way better than just a talking head! 😁
@2:45 Anytime that someone talks about contrast ratio, I think it's a really tangible way to communicate effectively, and seek the intangible things such as ascertaining the mood the contrast ratio can give. Easily my favorite part of the video! Great stuff
I want to create a short film and I’m drawn to both the Rembrant lighting and backlight aspects. Marvel movies which are some of my favorites use the backlight a lot. To reveal captain America when he went rogue, Black Panther when they all came back. Just love it!
Ive only recently got into filmmaking, i never knew how much of a significance lighting has everything! Its truly amazing. Thanks to you guys, im learning so much more!
My favorite part was the explanation of Rembrant Lighting and how you guys showed how it derived from the painter. Pointing out the triangles was neat too
The kick light is a beautiful way of giving much room for interpretation by only seeing a few outlines. I really love this technique but over all it is fascinating that only one light source can completely change the genre
I love the kick light portion! We always hear about 3 point setups and I think we forget the vast spectrum of lighting techniques! This was a very informative and entertaining video.
I love the void room! So cool to see what the lights are doing without any kind of interference. My favorite part of the video has got to be the section explaining contrast ratios. I got "do this and get a pretty image" but I never really understood it before now. Thanks Amaran!
The circle visualization is helpful for remembering the different styles. I think the Rembrandt is my go to, but I often add a hair light or a kick light on the opposite side of the key. Helps make a 3d pop look no matter the background.
My favorite part is when he explains the contrast ratios with visuals, for some reason when I was learning about lighting in college, contrast ratios confused me, and it just clicked with the way he explained it, great job!
Rembrandt light is most commonly used but I LOVE incorporating side lighting and back lighting into my shots because they offer some great contrast selections!
I just clicked on this for the 12 days of aperture but I actually watched the whole thing and it's pretty useful. Its nice to see all the angles without having to set everything up in your own space. I'd only like to see more with how a fill like interacts with the different angles.
This video is so useful. I've studied lighting and how to convey different moods, but this was the easiest way to understand it, to visualize it, and to recreate on a pinch! I'm going to Rembrandt every change I get!
How lighting works and how it creates different emotions is almost common knowledge now for whoever seeks it. What I really liked was the versatility of the light! Fits in small spaces, different settings, foldable, various sizes... What else could a DP/gaffer want?! Would love to win this🔥
I liked how for the Rembrandt lighting you showed the triangle outline. Great video overall! This really helps as I make short films and I’m not great with controlling light yet
Because I'm interested in film making and i do alot of work in 3d with realistic renders i know the importance of lighting so i love the way you explained how lights changed the mood
I love how they explain Rembrandt lighting in this video. I use this a lot for interviews and it’s great way to explain this to new people on my crew. Also I might just use this video has a educational tool for new members on my team to help take the mystery out of good lighting.
I really enjoyed the basics on different types of lighting and how they play a role in setting the mood in video. It’s something I utilize in photography, by completely forget about it with cinematography.
I really like the contrast ratio, for me it’s not that easy to tell how a person wants the contrast on the subject when they aren’t being specific, and as I am just starting out this whole video was helpful to me but knowing how that can affect the mood is really helpful.
for someone who doesn’t have the privilege of going to school that teaches you this, this is incredibly helpful! the examples and graphics are brilliant.
What I really like, is that all of this examples were made with the small Amaran 60D or 60X, so I’m glad to see that you don’t need a really bright light or break the bank to get really cinematic lightning! 0:58
Excellent video for understanding the basics of lighting. My favorite part is just the whole concept of how you can change so much in your film, just by the angle of the light.
I love how efficiently this video is able to describe so many different ways of lighting in a simple and understandable way. Helped me to learn a ton and be confident to try these things myself. Really enjoyed this video
Rembrandt Lighting ❤! I used it mostly in my crying scenes, kind of shows the character in some depths of view as in the ratio of shadow. Leading the audiences to enter the character’s world.
I really enjoy the film visuals references to clarify the explanation of the different types of positions that a light might have and how it creates different sensations and emotions. I also like how clear the terminology was and it's visual support with diagrams and the model. Very helpful and also entertaining.
Contrast is an incredible storytelling tool as demonstrated by this video. First time filmmakers should refer to these as it can save them lots of money on education (and headaches while doing it on the day)
I noticed a few comments on this as well, but that ratio for amount of light/shadow could be super handy when talking with DP or G&E. It would be really cool to see a universal measurement (probably rough) to know exactly what the other is thinking. I’m sure at higher levels this might not be as much of a problem but I would have everyone on the same page and with the same vision. I love that idea!
THIS is the video to comment on for 12 Days of Aputure! What was your favorite part? Comment below 👇
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That lighting diagram is where it’s at for sure! So clear and concise
Understanding how lighting can affect the mood, and how you want viewers to feel about the subject.
Very cool! I like the part about the black void room. I bet that if it was paired with a top down light it would look like Eleven’s mind in Stranger Things.😮
edgekick light dramitic and side light i used sometimes
Lightning truly is everything 🙌🏼
I appreciate that this video not only demonstrates the specified "essential angles", but briefly throws in some advanced tips as well such as the quick layman's explanation of contrast ratios.
Lighting position is super important, I like to short side the face so shadows fall toward the camera. Hides flaws and creates mood!
I like how each set up is related back to a genre / mood and the simplicity of the circle as a starting point for lighting a subject.
I love the way Max explain the differences between the angles of the angles.
It's really full of lighting goodies. Because, this video focuses on how to make a dynamic shot which isn't dull-looking and more eye-pleasing.
My favorite part is seeing rembrandt lighting examples and how to measure it depending on the mood you're going for. I've never realized just how often it's used to heighten drama and tension in films! It's so effective!
Yes to the 45 degree angle! A good reminder for getting rid of shadows and keeping it evenly lit (this was my favourite part)
Everything y’all do supports and educates the community, so much more than a lightning company! Endlessly valuable!!
Just love how proper lighting can make such drastic changes in one's image or video quality.
I like the fact that there is a 1K in the background, there's just something so aesthetic about it. Gotta love those tungsten units!
Understanding how correct edgelighting can affect the scene greatly is an important knowledge tip and it was my favorite part
My favorite is the Rembrandt lighting because of it's romantic and dramatic effect 😁
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I like how you kept the video short and sweet and kept the video moving. Also showing all the examples in a black void room was super smart to see how each example plays out. Great job!
I like the use of the black room to truly see the the effect of the light in different areas 👏🏼
I don’t think I’ve ever seen lighting described this way! I love the idea of breaking it up like a pie to explain the different angles of light!
i like how specific it was when explaining the front light placement. Never knew the right way to do it and why until now!
It’s so interesting how such small movements of the lights can change the feel and look of scene so dramatically.
The note that comedies sometimes use frontal lighting to give the actors room to improv is such a good point that I’ve never thought about before, def fucking that away for later!
I love the bit about contrast ratios as it’s something I work heavily to play with whenever shooting and I always try to not only tailor it to the project that I’m working on, but make sure I work on projects of varied types so I can experiment with it as much as possible with making sure it’s all motivated!
Contrast ratio was a great way to help quickly remember vs all the different names of lighting. MATH!❤️
I love the effect it does on the dolly track as it rotates around the talent
Being able to control your shadows is huge an a game changer in the right environment
When done right, backlight is my favorite, I love the subtle ways of using that technique especially when smoke or fog is being utilized, most memorable is that scene in blad runner 2049 where Ryan gosling walks into that orange space full of smoke, and in an album cover in Gustavo Cerati’s ‘Bocanada’
This video is perfect for anyone getting started in lighting/cinematography. I highly recommend newbies do exactly what they did - take a single light on a subject and see what moving it around does to the image. I still do this from time to time just to get inspired
Love how you explained what the contrast ratios are and what the different types of lighting brings for mood
My favorite part was the backlight part. They showed us some perfect examples of how and when to use a backlight!
As a professional gaffer in the film industry I really appreciate good informative videos like this. Good job!!! Keep stuff like this coming!!!
I really like how you mentioned the contrast ratio. As a tool, it can give you a much clearer idea on how to set up your lights (key, fill or even back).
I love how lights can effect the mood of scenes and I love using Rembrandt light
Never heard it explained as the Rembrandt method, love how you tied in todays lighting theories all the way back from classical times!
The breakdown of light for conveying emotion or a specific subject isolation or integration into the scene with examples is great 😃
I love how many elements this video uses to help us understand, everything from the animation, to the camera angles and the movie examples! Way better than just a talking head! 😁
I appreciated the simple approach of showing us just how many moods you can create with one light.
My favourite part was learning how different aspects of lighting affect the mood. Great video 👍
I've never seen contrast ratio so simply displayed like that. Super helpful!!
@2:45 Anytime that someone talks about contrast ratio, I think it's a really tangible way to communicate effectively, and seek the intangible things such as ascertaining the mood the contrast ratio can give. Easily my favorite part of the video! Great stuff
Honestly the graphics are on point. Usually tutorials are hard to follow, but all the added visuals help a lot!
Love that you guys go to the basics on what Lighting is doing in different positions
I want to create a short film and I’m drawn to both the Rembrant lighting and backlight aspects. Marvel movies which are some of my favorites use the backlight a lot. To reveal captain America when he went rogue, Black Panther when they all came back. Just love it!
Ive only recently got into filmmaking, i never knew how much of a significance lighting has everything! Its truly amazing. Thanks to you guys, im learning so much more!
My favorite part was the explanation of Rembrant Lighting and how you guys showed how it derived from the painter. Pointing out the triangles was neat too
As someone from the Netherlands I always use some Rembrandt lighting. Love that triangle on the cheek!
That Rembrandt explanation is my favourite part 👌🏻
The kick light is a beautiful way of giving much room for interpretation by only seeing a few outlines. I really love this technique but over all it is fascinating that only one light source can completely change the genre
I love the kick light portion! We always hear about 3 point setups and I think we forget the vast spectrum of lighting techniques! This was a very informative and entertaining video.
I love how lighting can change the mood by just changing the angle
I love the void room! So cool to see what the lights are doing without any kind of interference. My favorite part of the video has got to be the section explaining contrast ratios. I got "do this and get a pretty image" but I never really understood it before now. Thanks Amaran!
A part 2 of this video while using different kinds of sources would be killer too.
The Rembrandt Light part was my favourit ♡
The circle visualization is helpful for remembering the different styles. I think the Rembrandt is my go to, but I often add a hair light or a kick light on the opposite side of the key. Helps make a 3d pop look no matter the background.
My favorite part is when he explains the contrast ratios with visuals, for some reason when I was learning about lighting in college, contrast ratios confused me, and it just clicked with the way he explained it, great job!
Always great to have these fundamental breakdowns out there. My favorite part is actually just the use of the 60d with the softbox.
This simple lighting guide is better than most classes I took in film school.
Rembrandt light is most commonly used but I LOVE incorporating side lighting and back lighting into my shots because they offer some great contrast selections!
Contrast ratios getting talked about! Love it!! I always say this is so important but gets ignored!
This black room really is a must. Great video and demonstrates the power of lighting both for video and photos.
Frontal lighting was what I liked most. The explanation was awesome and detailed.
My favorite part was the 45 degree rule! I was always struggling with how to get rid of shadows. I’ll be referring to this video for my next project!
Loved how you showed all the different lighting positions! Really changes the look!
I just clicked on this for the 12 days of aperture but I actually watched the whole thing and it's pretty useful. Its nice to see all the angles without having to set everything up in your own space. I'd only like to see more with how a fill like interacts with the different angles.
Who would’ve thought that moving one light could change the vibe so much!
I love Rembrandt lighting, that "no country for old men" it's really good🙌
I liked how the top down shot with the top down diagram was used to show the shadows and angle of the light
Those diagrams are super useful in helping figure out where the light is coming from towards the subject!
The uneasy side light explanation was on point!
This video is so useful. I've studied lighting and how to convey different moods, but this was the easiest way to understand it, to visualize it, and to recreate on a pinch! I'm going to Rembrandt every change I get!
Loved the contrast ratio graphic and all the transitions at the beginning are just a plus
How lighting works and how it creates different emotions is almost common knowledge now for whoever seeks it. What I really liked was the versatility of the light! Fits in small spaces, different settings, foldable, various sizes... What else could a DP/gaffer want?! Would love to win this🔥
It’s annoying how many people ignore the idea of knowing lighting. Awesome video!
The segment on Rembrandt lighting was my favorite! Lovely tip for a beginning filmmaker like myself!
I liked how for the Rembrandt lighting you showed the triangle outline. Great video overall! This really helps as I make short films and I’m not great with controlling light yet
My favourite part is the Rembrandt. It always does it for me. Its like the Swiss Knife of lighting positions.
Because I'm interested in film making and i do alot of work in 3d with realistic renders i know the importance of lighting so i love the way you explained how lights changed the mood
Love it when videos are kept short but still informative!
I love how they explain Rembrandt lighting in this video. I use this a lot for interviews and it’s great way to explain this to new people on my crew. Also I might just use this video has a educational tool for new members on my team to help take the mystery out of good lighting.
Rembrandt lighting is one of my favourite technique! Love an effective and visual tutorial like this with great examples
I really enjoyed the basics on different types of lighting and how they play a role in setting the mood in video. It’s something I utilize in photography, by completely forget about it with cinematography.
I love the simplicity of this video it’s really easy for beginners to follow along and pick up pro tips !
I love that you explain the mood and feeling that each lighting technique creates. 👍👍
I really like the contrast ratio, for me it’s not that easy to tell how a person wants the contrast on the subject when they aren’t being specific, and as I am just starting out this whole video was helpful to me but knowing how that can affect the mood is really helpful.
I like the explanation of the contrast ratio and how different lighting angles and setups can really change up the mood of a scene!
I liked the examples of front lighting. Never realized how much it’s used!
for someone who doesn’t have the privilege of going to school that teaches you this, this is incredibly helpful! the examples and graphics are brilliant.
What I really like, is that all of this examples were made with the small Amaran 60D or 60X, so I’m glad to see that you don’t need a really bright light or break the bank to get really cinematic lightning! 0:58
I’m quite new to videography and giving my videos a certain mood is something I’m really looking for! This is perfect, thanks!
Excellent video for understanding the basics of lighting. My favorite part is just the whole concept of how you can change so much in your film, just by the angle of the light.
Good video, i like the „Lightning Circle“ and the fact that it‘s never to late to learn something new.
Love the look of Rembrandt lighting and learning the background of it!
I love how efficiently this video is able to describe so many different ways of lighting in a simple and understandable way. Helped me to learn a ton and be confident to try these things myself. Really enjoyed this video
I’m a sucker for a good kick light. Combine that with a 3/4 soft frontal light, *chef’s kiss*
The section about contrast ratios was super helpful! One of the fundamentals to nail for sure
Rembrandt Lighting ❤! I used it mostly in my crying scenes, kind of shows the character in some depths of view as in the ratio of shadow. Leading the audiences to enter the character’s world.
2:37 Appreciate the contrast ratio explanation 👌🏻 very useful
I really enjoy the film visuals references to clarify the explanation of the different types of positions that a light might have and how it creates different sensations and emotions. I also like how clear the terminology was and it's visual support with diagrams and the model. Very helpful and also entertaining.
Contrast is an incredible storytelling tool as demonstrated by this video. First time filmmakers should refer to these as it can save them lots of money on education (and headaches while doing it on the day)
I noticed a few comments on this as well, but that ratio for amount of light/shadow could be super handy when talking with DP or G&E. It would be really cool to see a universal measurement (probably rough) to know exactly what the other is thinking. I’m sure at higher levels this might not be as much of a problem but I would have everyone on the same page and with the same vision. I love that idea!
Huge fan of short but informative videos! Great work guys!