Great stuff once again. I especially like the composition breakdowns, you don't really register all the thought that goes in it until it gets deconstructed.
the thing I love about your approach - you paint with broad strokes and you know that even being somewhat lazy about an execution doesn't matter because the viewer doesn't A/B tests shots when they watch something lol. You get what you watch, and even with the overexposed tunnel shot, the viewer wouldn't likely know otherwise because theres no comparison and it's just a great shot. you know the techniques that will carry you much further in stylized execution so that the rest is just storytelling.
Moments like this are a good reminder why you shouldn't really care if that new camera has a 0.2 stop wider dynamic range... You're still gonna make a mistake and everything will be overexposed but with some magic and editing the shot will end up nice anyway
Little details like switching from the smoke to natural dust in that hallway/door shot are brilliant examples of quick problem solving that goes a long way. An extremely valuable skill to have in this industry. Always appreciate and inspired by your content.
I was just wondering how you set up the camera in your car. For example at 5:42 did you put a tripod on the back seat, did you have a back seat, did you strap it down, etc.
Though I aspire to be a director, I want to be as technically proficient as possible. I must say, your channel is the best cinematography channel I've found on YT. I really like how seriously you take your craft. It inspires me to do same. I just can't wait for the cinematography tutorials.
You've singlehandedly reinvigorated my love for cinematography. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Genuinely. I forgot I knew how to do these things but now I remember, and I remember why I enjoyed doing it.
this is such a wild video to watch - I moved to Perth when I was 18 and lived there for 4 years, I lived just to the right of that tunnel scene - was just such a shock moment for me. Also great lighting tips ahaha
This may sound like a really simple question, but what are you setting the white balance to when you’re using gels. I am curious if most people mess with balance when color grading or setting it more when you capture it in camera.
Creating layers with environments is good but I was wondering what your process is for actually finding shots like that? Do you kinda roughly pick a spot that will work and then try lots of potential shots?
I love the videos where you work on big commercials, but this was one of my favorites because it reminds me that sometimes I just need to go out and shoot something. I'm super excited to see your filmmaking workshops!
It's always funny to see the personal reaction of "eh, it's ok", to some seriously brilliant shots. The building of depth and contrast motivated by the environment spot on. Brilliant work. It's always good to use blown highlights for glow when you feel it's necessary and properly implemented. Especially the ots car shot. Great interpretation for so many genres. You are the type of person that I'd be honored to work with. Very humble for the information that you just provided.
im no cinematographer but my take is using the most amount of smoke possible without it seeming unrealistic. Hence, studio shoots go crazy on smoke because they're unrealistic by nature but a standard setting (like inside a house) should just be enough to seem like particles/dust but not smokey/hazy.
Great tutorial! I have a question! I'm about to buy my first set of cine lenses and I shoot on a super 35. What lenses do you use the most during a talking head doc and b roll? I was thinking on getting a 50 and 35. Thansk!
Either with an auto focus lens, or in this case with this anamorphic I set the lens at about 2.8 1/2 then set the focus on the myself halfway through the slider move so the depth of field was big enough to keep me sharp enough the whole time
I'm happy every time I discover filmmakers like Lewis who don't produce the usual cheap fake content just to get attention by any means, but still see filmmaking as an art and every little thing and every detail counts. Thank you for that and keep up the good work.
I don't know what it is about your approach that works so well, but I have to say I enjoy your videos very much. Looking forward to an in-depth technical series for sure!
Oh, and also, which focal lengths were: 1. the daylight low angle shot of opening the door, 2 the shot with the dust looking at the door (which you talk about here), 3. the shot looking in on you through the window from outside, and 4. the shot on you reading the Titanic book, that you're talking about in this video? Really curious about these lenses, and about choosing which fical lengths to choose for a kit... Thank you so much!
I remember that last shot, loving the vibe of it! How do you approach focus in your shots? I shoot everything solo, and when I'm using f/1.4 lenses, even using a focus assists or focus buddy 9000 (that's a doll I made to put where I am going to shoot for focus) I tend to move slightly out of the realm of focus and ruin the shot sometimes. And you don't want to set everything up again and do it all over, because, you know, yolo.
So this is what you were using the equipment for. Love to see it. Can't wait for those tutorials you have cooking up, they're looking mighty fine. Catcha in the next video.
Hey Lewis. I absolutely love your channel and your insights. I am curious though - a lot of young filmmakers like myself don't quite have the budget for industry grade Komodo-like cameras, yet we CAN play around with light and composition - would you be willing to portray lighting techniques with a camera that wasn't quite as high quality just to show how much lighting and composition can create a mood rather than particular lenses / cameras? I would love to see you use your skill as a cinematographer in this regard. Obviously, you do you, would not want to pull you away from your Titanic books, was just curious. Cheers.
Excellent stuff. With the FX30 not having open gate, did you just crop the final image to 2.39:1? Do you feel like you lost any of the lens' character by cropping out the sides? The shots look siiiiiick and super anamorphic-y but curious as to your thoughts
More videos about the mindest of lighting for film vs digital, metering, and how the film will react to the light. For example how to get clean good blacks on film and stuff like that
It's honestly nuts how much you can get out of just a panel, a 300d, a 600d, a spotlight mount and some gels. oh and the MC can't forget that little guy.
Another great video Lewis! It would be great to have other tutorials in more complicated shooting environments, but I have to ask you... what about your Alexa 35??🤣
I particularly love the colour contrast and shape in the clock shot, and how you brought the blue reflection in to echo the blue gel in the back. Thank you for sharing!
wake up babe there's a new lewis potts video
1000%
Great stuff once again. I especially like the composition breakdowns, you don't really register all the thought that goes in it until it gets deconstructed.
Thank you so much for this. EXTREMELY helpful. Mainly because it just helps me THINK differently when looking at a shot 🤘🏼
the thing I love about your approach - you paint with broad strokes and you know that even being somewhat lazy about an execution doesn't matter because the viewer doesn't A/B tests shots when they watch something lol. You get what you watch, and even with the overexposed tunnel shot, the viewer wouldn't likely know otherwise because theres no comparison and it's just a great shot. you know the techniques that will carry you much further in stylized execution so that the rest is just storytelling.
Moments like this are a good reminder why you shouldn't really care if that new camera has a 0.2 stop wider dynamic range... You're still gonna make a mistake and everything will be overexposed but with some magic and editing the shot will end up nice anyway
Holy shit, did he just say he's putting out a course? Fuck yes
Little details like switching from the smoke to natural dust in that hallway/door shot are brilliant examples of quick problem solving that goes a long way. An extremely valuable skill to have in this industry. Always appreciate and inspired by your content.
Yes, was going to comment the same thing. It's easy to forget to include problem solving in what we imagine "creativity" means in filmmaking
Appreciate how you post videos of your process. As a new cinematographer, it's great to see a (way) more established one's workflow
The three best things about Australia in no particular order: Lewis Potts, Andrew Lock (Gaffer and Gear), and Bluey. I said what I said.
i've never seen fx30 footage look this good !!
Thank you great breakdown. Where do you get your ND rolls in Perth?
Mustang Bar? (I initially thought it was Alabama Song!)
Always a treat! Another fun watch, thanks man!
Thanks man!
I was just wondering how you set up the camera in your car. For example at 5:42 did you put a tripod on the back seat, did you have a back seat, did you strap it down, etc.
Though I aspire to be a director, I want to be as technically proficient as possible. I must say, your channel is the best cinematography channel I've found on YT. I really like how seriously you take your craft. It inspires me to do same. I just can't wait for the cinematography tutorials.
A little disappointed that the cowboy hat didn't make the routine
Agreed
You've singlehandedly reinvigorated my love for cinematography. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Genuinely. I forgot I knew how to do these things but now I remember, and I remember why I enjoyed doing it.
this is such a wild video to watch - I moved to Perth when I was 18 and lived there for 4 years, I lived just to the right of that tunnel scene - was just such a shock moment for me.
Also great lighting tips ahaha
That ND reflection is a great tip. Great way to save on gobos.
Great video.
This may sound like a really simple question, but what are you setting the white balance to when you’re using gels. I am curious if most people mess with balance when color grading or setting it more when you capture it in camera.
It was between 4500 and 5600
Creating layers with environments is good but I was wondering what your process is for actually finding shots like that? Do you kinda roughly pick a spot that will work and then try lots of potential shots?
I knew there was a reason I couldn't sleep.
I have found myself a trove of treasure! You sir are amazing!
for the car shots how do u get them in focus so well?
This is the best channel on youtube
I love the videos where you work on big commercials, but this was one of my favorites because it reminds me that sometimes I just need to go out and shoot something. I'm super excited to see your filmmaking workshops!
what slider is that? I see the zeapon micro 3, but also what is the big slider you are using? thanks! :) love the content!
It’s a proaim Polaris slider dolly
thanks so much :) @@lewispotts
Thanks!! This is great!!!
Great stuff as always. I look forward to you tutorial course.
It's always funny to see the personal reaction of "eh, it's ok", to some seriously brilliant shots. The building of depth and contrast motivated by the environment spot on. Brilliant work. It's always good to use blown highlights for glow when you feel it's necessary and properly implemented. Especially the ots car shot. Great interpretation for so many genres. You are the type of person that I'd be honored to work with. Very humble for the information that you just provided.
When it comes to using smoke/haze in a scene are there any kind of golden rules or guidelines that you follow or is it just a case of eyeballing it?
im no cinematographer but my take is using the most amount of smoke possible without it seeming unrealistic. Hence, studio shoots go crazy on smoke because they're unrealistic by nature but a standard setting (like inside a house) should just be enough to seem like particles/dust but not smokey/hazy.
Love your videos man
the fx30 looks blurry at night, it is the youtube compression?
man, did I click fast. 😀 do you have a link to that holder thing you used at 2:45?
It’s called - Impact Universal Filter Holder
What is it that you are using to separate the filter from the 1200D? Could you link an Amazon link ?
Great video mate! Great city you live in too. I’ve been watching your vids a while and only just realised you’re in Perth.
Great tutorial! I have a question! I'm about to buy my first set of cine lenses and I shoot on a super 35. What lenses do you use the most during a talking head doc and b roll? I was thinking on getting a 50 and 35. Thansk!
hi! i've a question for you: can you tell me how do you light/shoot/edit those dark areas without getting a lot of noise? thanks
That ND gel bounce tho....thanks Lew.
how did you rig the tunnel shot with the camera in the backseat?
On your slider shots, how do you pull focus while filming yourself?
Either with an auto focus lens, or in this case with this anamorphic I set the lens at about 2.8 1/2 then set the focus on the myself halfway through the slider move so the depth of field was big enough to keep me sharp enough the whole time
@@lewispotts AWESOME!!!! This has been perplexing me for quite some time. Now I can break out my slider and give this a shot!!!!!!
what picture profile did u used on Sony ?
Love your videos mate, proper helpful
0:24 What camera did you film in this case ?
Lewis, how do I achieve the cinematic look ?
Great video! How do you rig the camera inside the car to avoid camera shake while driving?
Just using a tripod, It was shaking but I don’t mind that look
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what did you use to mount camera to back of the car seat?
I'm happy every time I discover filmmakers like Lewis who don't produce the usual cheap fake content just to get attention by any means, but still see filmmaking as an art and every little thing and every detail counts. Thank you for that and keep up the good work.
I don't know what it is about your approach that works so well, but I have to say I enjoy your videos very much. Looking forward to an in-depth technical series for sure!
Layering…that is all
Out of curiousity, at 00:27 I see an adapter for the Pavo, is that just an adapter for E to EF, or is its also a speedbooster?
Yeah just an adapter
Take my money!
bro do you already have a m3 pro mac?
really helpful insights!
Love your content Lewis. Thank you for taking the time to make this! Looking forward to your upcoming tutorials.
Cool guy Lewis
Fav channel on YT.
Thank you so much for the tips! I’m keen to see your tutorials when they come out
Love your stuff
very underrated
Fantastic video! Quick question: which lens (which focal length) was it for the push-in shot at the bar?
Oh, and also, which focal lengths were:
1. the daylight low angle shot of opening the door,
2 the shot with the dust looking at the door (which you talk about here),
3. the shot looking in on you through the window from outside, and
4. the shot on you reading the Titanic book, that you're talking about in this video?
Really curious about these lenses, and about choosing which fical lengths to choose for a kit...
Thank you so much!
Amazing. 👏🏻
Seeing your process is so insightful! I'm excited to utilize more of the potential of my FX-30 🙌
Got the notification and clicked right away.
Love me a good Lewis Potts UA-cam video breakdown.
Today is a good day
I love lewis potts , the Cinematographer, the explaining, everything! Hes making me a better cinematographer, every upload is like birthday 🎈✨🎉
Please talk morw about PRE-PRODUCTION , HOW do you come up with a script and does it necessarily have a story or it could be just visuals
we need more of this
I’ve been waiting for this one. 🤘🏻😮💨
Which software/luts/plug-ins did you use to grade the footage? I like it very much! Especially the blue hour shots
I remember that last shot, loving the vibe of it! How do you approach focus in your shots? I shoot everything solo, and when I'm using f/1.4 lenses, even using a focus assists or focus buddy 9000 (that's a doll I made to put where I am going to shoot for focus) I tend to move slightly out of the realm of focus and ruin the shot sometimes. And you don't want to set everything up again and do it all over, because, you know, yolo.
When are you going to release your clases ?
Hopefully around the start of next year
Great video. ❤️🤘🤘🌟🌟🌟
More of this kind of Breakdown video needed man.
Hey how did you focus in the slider’s shots?. Just used a closed T stop and did your thing or somebody pulled focus?
Yeah stopped down a little and set the focus halfway through the track, there was enough dept of field
@@lewispottsThank u sensei ❤
So this is what you were using the equipment for. Love to see it. Can't wait for those tutorials you have cooking up, they're looking mighty fine. Catcha in the next video.
Hey Lewis. I absolutely love your channel and your insights. I am curious though - a lot of young filmmakers like myself don't quite have the budget for industry grade Komodo-like cameras, yet we CAN play around with light and composition - would you be willing to portray lighting techniques with a camera that wasn't quite as high quality just to show how much lighting and composition can create a mood rather than particular lenses / cameras? I would love to see you use your skill as a cinematographer in this regard. Obviously, you do you, would not want to pull you away from your Titanic books, was just curious. Cheers.
I'll keep an eye out for your courses. That will be worth waiting for.
Hey Lewis. What's dat gel frame you clamped on the 1200d?
Impact universal filter holder
@@lewispotts thanks 😌 long live BH
Excellent stuff. With the FX30 not having open gate, did you just crop the final image to 2.39:1? Do you feel like you lost any of the lens' character by cropping out the sides? The shots look siiiiiick and super anamorphic-y but curious as to your thoughts
Lewis, your DoP content is the best content I have ever seen. I like you and your work a lot! Thanks for inspiration!
More videos about the mindest of lighting for film vs digital, metering, and how the film will react to the light. For example how to get clean good blacks on film and stuff like that
Excellent ❤ first to comment, download
Amazing video as always, so simple yet so effective. Hands down my favorite "tutorial dude" out there. Love from Germany
brilliant stuff, this breakdown and the vignette it references. thank you, friend.
It's honestly nuts how much you can get out of just a panel, a 300d, a 600d, a spotlight mount and some gels. oh and the MC can't forget that little guy.
You're the man Lewis. Great stuff, we appreciate you
Another great video Lewis! It would be great to have other tutorials in more complicated shooting environments, but I have to ask you... what about your Alexa 35??🤣
Dude… your energy is just amazing, I love it 😄
I particularly love the colour contrast and shape in the clock shot, and how you brought the blue reflection in to echo the blue gel in the back. Thank you for sharing!
Never saw a gel frame attached to Israeli arm and clamped to reflector like that! Did you build this?
It’s called a impact universal filter holder
@@lewispotts went looking online and found that... is it fairly robust? Great channel new sub 👍 Thanks
Can you record yourself setting up the lights, I feel like it would help a lot to see how you envision lighting these scenes.
You continue to be one of the most entertaining people on UA-cam, on top of really knowing your stuff. ❤
Wake up babe, new Lewis Potts vid dropped
Felt like 3 minutes went by and the video was over
Another 🔥 video! Very inspiring!
Love these breakdown videos. Incredible.
Captain! 🫡 that shot with the sun in the building was beautiful!
Always awesome looking at how other do things ! Your inputs are always very interesting to listen to as well, thanks Lewis !
Always pleasure hearing you describe your experiences and skills. Keep it up mate.