Really like that Aputure has integrated DMX into many of their instruments, and is out there continuing to push the feature functionality, and especially this whole series. Very nice. Just passing along a tip that a dancer shared with me at one of my first shoots with a dancer, which was to really lean into shooting the dancer from below. Which is brilliant and has served me well over the years. Most of the viewers of this series will already be well aware of the emotional connotations of low, equal, and high angles have, as well as just the practical fact that when you’re above her eyeline, which was a significant amount of the time, you make her look small and weak(ish), but when you shoot her from below, you lift her up. Maybe another way to think about it is, do you want to see the dancer and the floor, or the dancer and the sky? I’m def not saying high angles don’t have their place, but in this sequence, the high angles don’t seem connected to the character or story; they struck me as simply nobody thought to try a low angle, but hey, I wasn’t there, and the last thing I’m doing is hating. Great work throughout this series. I continue to learn a ton. :-)
@@Dncyx DMX is mainly used in event lighting, there is a ton of videos and tons of dmx softwares. IMHO, using an iPad for "timecoding" the lights for a video isn't something you'll see on a set. It's not really practical to use it. You'll probably see a big lighting console such as GrandMa 2, Tiger touch, ChamSys MagicQ.
On the spotlights, did y'all have a gobo in there to achieve the 'cutting through light' effect? referencing the spotlights right around 1:40 into the video.
While I’m sure not the same. I’ve seen on adorama Matthews C clamps with 2 baby 5/8 pins. 6” and 12” clamps. I came to comments for the same reason lol
Thank you for that amazing video, packed with lots of information. I have a question. How did you secure the flown aputures under the ceiling? How did you mount the safety chains for the light and the C Clamp? I highly appreciate your answer, thanks! Keep being awesome :)
Wow. I’m trying to film something similar. I have some questions; 1) For the 300x lantern, what did you rig it to to travel smoothly? 2) What is on the two backlights to give it that floor pattern?
Hi Kayanne, For the 300x, I assume they used a Hi Roller or Combo Stand and Casters with an Electric head and junior pin receiver for mobility. The 300x ballast also has V-Mount battery capability for even more freedom. As for the backlight pattern, that's referred to as a "gobo" and can be purchased in kit alongside the Aputure Spotlight mount. Most Spotlight units, such as LEKOs, have a slot where a Gobo cutout can be inserted and then properly focused with the light's lens to achieve that hard shadow texture like in the video. Hope this helped!
Really like that Aputure has integrated DMX into many of their instruments, and is out there continuing to push the feature functionality, and especially this whole series. Very nice.
Just passing along a tip that a dancer shared with me at one of my first shoots with a dancer, which was to really lean into shooting the dancer from below. Which is brilliant and has served me well over the years. Most of the viewers of this series will already be well aware of the emotional connotations of low, equal, and high angles have, as well as just the practical fact that when you’re above her eyeline, which was a significant amount of the time, you make her look small and weak(ish), but when you shoot her from below, you lift her up. Maybe another way to think about it is, do you want to see the dancer and the floor, or the dancer and the sky? I’m def not saying high angles don’t have their place, but in this sequence, the high angles don’t seem connected to the character or story; they struck me as simply nobody thought to try a low angle, but hey, I wasn’t there, and the last thing I’m doing is hating. Great work throughout this series. I continue to learn a ton. :-)
Would love to learn more about DMX. A super in depth video would be awesome!
I second this motion. Can't find any true in depth video or tutorial on Luminair or other DMX software online
@@Dncyx DMX is mainly used in event lighting, there is a ton of videos and tons of dmx softwares. IMHO, using an iPad for "timecoding" the lights for a video isn't something you'll see on a set. It's not really practical to use it. You'll probably see a big lighting console such as GrandMa 2, Tiger touch, ChamSys MagicQ.
Came for the lighting.
Stayed for the creativity.
This is such a compliment! Thanks for watching.
@@aputurelighting You're welcome! :)
Thanks for educating us!
This has to be one of my favourite videos on your channel. What a great behind the scenes and the end result is stunning!
Thanks so much 😊
Always teaches in great way. Love from Nepal 🇳🇵.
thanks a ton! very useful, and Practical.
I like what Valentina is wearing in this video 🔥
Thank y’all so much for these types of videos
Our pleasure!
On the spotlights, did y'all have a gobo in there to achieve the 'cutting through light' effect? referencing the spotlights right around 1:40 into the video.
yes we did have gobos in the 300ds with the spotlight adapter!
I just not came across this video but I got a lot of inspiration nonetheless! I love it!
Did you guys use some type of cookies and haze to get thhose streaks from the 600ds? They looked nice! 8:24
I guess those are gobos - the spotlight mount has a slot for them.
Leeko with a foliage break up gobo pattern.
@@KevinWilling Looks amazing!
We used a LS 300d ii with spotlight attachment, then added a tree/forest gobo inside
I LOVE THAT SHIRT VEE!!! Where can I get one?
Hi Aputure, where can I get those C-Clamps to mount my lights on a beam? Please share the product link.
While I’m sure not the same. I’ve seen on adorama Matthews C clamps with 2 baby 5/8 pins. 6” and 12” clamps. I came to comments for the same reason lol
Matthews also appear to have ones more similar with junior connections. B&H and adorama have them. May be in back order tho
Thank you for that amazing video, packed with lots of information. I have a question. How did you secure the flown aputures under the ceiling? How did you mount the safety chains for the light and the C Clamp? I highly appreciate your answer, thanks! Keep being awesome :)
Why did he use a receiver on the 600d line of lights when they already have crmx built in?
DMX is amazing 🤯
Such a great tool!
What’s the software used to create the layout map at 5:19 ?
Sidus Link Diagram Master!
Awesome
Thank you!
How long did it take to rig and plan this shoot?
Just a few weeks of pre production and only 3 hours to rig on location that day
Did the spotlight attachments for the two backlights have a gobo in them?
yes looks like it. made the light beams very interesting. Looks like a tree gobo or somethin similar
Yes we did have gobos in them.
R.I.P DMX!
Wow. I’m trying to film something similar. I have some questions;
1) For the 300x lantern, what did you rig it to to travel smoothly?
2) What is on the two backlights to give it that floor pattern?
Hi Kayanne,
For the 300x, I assume they used a Hi Roller or Combo Stand and Casters with an Electric head and junior pin receiver for mobility. The 300x ballast also has V-Mount battery capability for even more freedom.
As for the backlight pattern, that's referred to as a "gobo" and can be purchased in kit alongside the Aputure Spotlight mount. Most Spotlight units, such as LEKOs, have a slot where a Gobo cutout can be inserted and then properly focused with the light's lens to achieve that hard shadow texture like in the video.
Hope this helped!
I wonder how the DMX functions work on the t2c & t4c? I’ve never seen a USB-C connection for DMX before.
More info on this coming soon!
@@aputurelighting nice! Very much looking forward to hearing about this.
😍😍😍
So where in the natural world is it purple?
I guess im about to graduate from aperture film school
DMX - Sidus translator box anyone?
This looks way expensive for your low budget creatives. How about a video on how to do it on a low budget?
Result was underwhelming but good info