how about cover the two window with the ND roll from outside, not to cut it, just gaffer tape on the rim. Then you can recycle it for another use. And it's much more faster, can't apply on high window though.
This is great. Ive been using ND Gel for a few years now but always just gaffed it to the outside of windows, which really sucked when there was wind. Only a few months ago I came across the technique of using a squeegee so now my travel kit has the seemingly random additions of an empty spray bottle (to fill with tap water on location) and a cheap squeegee. Id recommend having a sharp knife or razor blade for getting the cut lines perfect. put it on with a little overhang and then trim on the window with the razor blade. Works great!
Right off the bat. The shower curtains over the windows? I've used that for client work SOOO OFTEN! LOL! I have 5 dollar store shower curtains in my lighting luggage just for that! They each cost like 2$ Can each. I've used the shower curtains to: - block out a window that had distracting elements for a talking head video for a bed and breakfast, - even out the light and remove window frame shadows for an exercise video, - over an overhead fluorecent fixture to help soften the shine off my clients bald head, - in front of a wall that I was bouncing light into to to book end lighting (and help with the light angle). If they get damaged ... who cares they are 2 or 3$ each.
Couldn't agree more. Shower curtains are an amazing tool and it's often one of my personal go-to's for diffusion! One day I hope to hear a Hollywood DP using it.
Ted Yesterday at Aperture : Look at this cool new light we've launched here at Aperture the Accent B7c ... you should buy a tons of them. Ted Today at Indy Mogul : you don;t need lights! You habve the sun! Ted ... are you off your MPD meds. :) (just kidding).
Also with the canon cameras you can use the technicolor cinestyle to get a good flat profile that does wonders for your dynamic range. Its not Log, but its way better than canon default colors
Fantastic stuff, guys. Hilarious how literally NOBODY talked about this when I was in film school. One idea for a future episode, David Mullen talked a bit about the benefits of hard-lighting, maybe that can be its own episode! Most people have like no idea that even the harsh blown out sunlight thing can be super sexy and cool. Most of old Hollywood was hard as fuck.
bc the goal isn't to film without lights. Your film school would have all this lighting equipment. and if you need that equipment for your own film shoot you should be able to rent it out. This is for ppl who cant afford lights, that shouldn't be your goal. Having the sun as your light source means that you're on a tight schedule. And it could also cause continuity issues between shots, bc the sun moves.
Really. The second was actually most challenging. And it looks far better when you have properly exposed windows frame inside shot. That gives much more depth to the scene. First scene had most basic setup, the concept of diffusing like that is known by even noob film makers. Second one was actually good one
@@MrSUKH lol. So ND filters aren't known by noob film makers? C'mon man. Why are you worried about what another commenter liked and didn't like. I preferred the look of the first shot. If that hurts your feelings, that's too bad. Have a good one man. Smh
About 2th example: we can use a mirror across from the window, with soft difussion filter on him. ND filter on a camera and white light on background will out, when the face will be in normal exposition and without dirty shadows
Raza Ali I was reading through the other comments and realized they mentioned they were shooting the main camera at 60 frames for the slow motion. Whoops! Guess I didn’t ask enough questions 😅
Looks awesome guys! Taking it a step further, the next big problem in this scene is all the major green bounce from all the green plants negatively impacting skin tone and colour contrasts - also super common with wood floors in my experience. Would have flagged off a lot of the other windows off camera to reduce that colour spill, and if I had a light, add some ambient fill to help get the CT in the room a bit cleaner
I didn’t get a chance to see the footage, but I’ve occasionally just balanced some of the ambient green out in post. Though I just saw an amazing episode of Ozark season 3, and they just left the green ambience.
@@Thats_my_Point Ozark is beautiful aey, totally - sometimes you wouldn't want to balance it out! It can definitely be handled in grading, but it can be tricky when it's washed through a whole scene, and take a while to get that colour separation back.
Really great info here. I can’t help thinking - stay with me here - you could simply wait two hours for the sun to move off the window. Or schedule the shoot based on the sunlight, which is what a decent location scout would enable you to do.
Extremely useful since many of us can’t afford the high dollar lights you preach about damn near every day. And that girl is off the charts adorable! Is she on social media?
Great tips. Have a practical question from small shop (not snarking honest). I've hung ND with duct from the outside window in order to be quicker setup. How long did it take to cut to precision and hang inside? Gotta try the windex & squeegee. My luck it would take an hour and then the sunlight is totally different then need to tear ND down. So guess you want to scout location, have a plan, and give enough time to hang ND before shoot?
Awesome video guys, I learned a lot! In the backlit situation where the model is in front of the big windows, would it work if you used something like a v-flat to bounce light back onto the front of your subject? Would that just even out the dynamic range and lead to a flat scene? The shot you guys ended up with was really beautiful. Is that because the light behind your model is now less than the light in front?
You bet. Try grey curtain or you can pick up some ND online. It's a little pricey for the indie scene, but definitely well worth it if you don't have lights want to see out those super bright, blown out windows.
Also in the video we mention screen replacement material which is a cheap option. But beware as it can come with some of its own problem as I mentioned in the video
Shower curtain idea is what I'm talking about, thumbs up. Question: would a reflector in a similar position as the floppy in the first set, to provide background light work well? That was the idea I had to correct it but I've never actually lit a shot, so idk.
Great question! Your idea would work, and it's something we even thought about trying out, but by the time we got to that stage, the sun moved and the light wasn't hitting the background enough. But you can also use the diffusion material of that reflector for the main key light or a black side of the reflector as negative fill.
Doesn’t matter how expensive your camera cost… lighting, audio, and software is just as important as the type of camera someone uses. Then there are other factors like actors, scripts, scenes, etc. If you want to start a production, the best way to do it is to just do it. Experience is your asset. Cheers!
On the second case, i think it will be faster and cheaper just to bounce back the light to the model with a reflector or even a large white paper (in case of no budget shooting). ;p
The main goal for the second video was to show how bright light on objects outside the window could be controlled. The bounce idea is already happening with the white wall that was in front of her. As you can see when we try to adjust the settings, it’s still not enough to balance the shot
It was mentioned a lot on fat but I don’t think it made the cut. I was saying is that the better you treat it, the more you can reuse it. And we in fact save the pieces we used
@@Thats_my_Point Gotcha. Yeah, I was assuming that when you said that if you treat it well and clean it after. I just wanted to make sure. Thanks. Such a cost effective way to make huge windows works.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. In this one you let us know what's required (and how much the various fixes cost). I'm dealing with an ultra-simple production (fundraising skit outdoors, shot from 1 to 6 p.m. under sunny skies with dappled shade to avoid, etc.). So it will help to know when and how to use a small diffuser or reflector, and how to expose to the right and use a flat profile and what direction to have subjects face, how to keep background nicely exposed, etc. I've pretty much figured it out, but perhaps others would like a video. ? BTW, I see where Neewer sells a very reasonably priced 5' x 7' diffuser/reflector...
I expected something like a small LED panel like an AL-F7 or an LSMini20D ... I have 3 Yungnuo YN300's in my bag when I do shoots like these just in case ... not a flipping 300D LOL.
What size and density of diffusion was used outside during the second set-up? I don’t think it was mentioned in the video. Super helpful video! It’s good to show that you can make great images, no matter the camera.
@@amp72790 Oh that diffusion. That portion was cut from the episode. We played with the idea of using the diffusion to soften the light hitting the back door but it didn't make any difference in-camera, so we used a floppy to cut the light entirely. It was a 4x4 frame of Magic Cloth if my memory serves me correctly.
I thought it looked good with just the shower curtain, but I guess that’s why I’m not a professional. Sometimes when u run and gun there is no time for all the setups.
Sometimes, yes. But if I have any more knowledge than you ever think you can use, you’ll be prepared for anything! And then you’ll know which problems you can fix quickly, and which to just avoid
Could you please make an episode on how to purposefully create harsh lighting, silhouettes, blown out highlights and other non-standard scenes? I feel like we have plenty information on how to create a smooth looking lighting, but not enough about the other.
You should try looking up the Aputure 4 minute film school episode on hero introductions. My buddy Drew helped host that one and they did some really fun stuff with hard light and very non-standard settings
Wait, what's wrong with the 6D mark 2? If it's easy to find cheap online because everyone hates it, I might be able to afford a DSLR for once, so is it really that bad? Would it be a good investment for a beginner anyway? Thanks!
Ted i wanna ask for the second set; window on the background is it okay if we put reflector or any bounce card in front of the model and then bring down the whole brightness?
I noticed that removing the ND film on the window wasn't included in the video. Would be interesting to know how difficult ( or easy ) that would be. Also how expensive that film is.
Photography isnt my field but I do like to render stuff in cycles. I wonder if these ideas would work in a physically based path traced rendering workflow.
I've only played with blender a little but in Cycles I used the same concepts I would for my photography. I'm sure 3d artists would look at my setups and cringe at the inneficiency of it of course. :) I'd use large light panels and would add walls on the other side for bounce.
Thank you for the video guys, but have one lil doubt. For shoots which take more time than usual for one shot then ,how should I approach? As the Sun moves pretty quickly then relying on it would be problematic . How can I overcome it in an “Indy” shoot?
Absolutely correct. Clouds, Time of Day, Passing Objects can all affect natural light. This is why on more professional shoots, filmmakers will almost always block windows and recreate their own sunlight using studio lights. If you're on a budget, just try experimenting with whatever lights that you already own.
Love the content as always, I have one question. What was the drop cloth for, assuming it wasn't needed for a Lethal Weapon 2 type situation? Learning so much from you guys!
Mike Johnson oh, I thought that’s what you might’ve meant. That was just a rug the location already had and the owner had put a plastic protective cover on top of it.
Hi Ted, greetings from Zimbabwe. Great video. However in Zimbabwe we do not have a shop where we can go and buy gaffer tape or ND gel. How could you do things like that without any of the resources that someone like yourself might take for granted. We really don’t have a single shop that carries anything like that. Even our cameras are imported.
It seems like that would be a good solution, but then you’re dropping exposure for everything and now your Talent would be extremely dark and still have the same exposure difference as before. Requiring even more lighting. Also, it’s surprising to see her, but being limited to location off is pretty common in most videography job. So it’s better to learn how to deal with problems than how to avoid them. Just more tools for your tool bag
The sad thing is, a lot of these 'cheap' film things (V-flats, floppies, the 'real' diffusion, 4x4 frames) are sold for as much or more than modern LED lights.
V-flats are about $40 if you’re buying the show card new. I saved mine from a shoot several years ago, so mine are kinda free. All things are possible. Depending on how affordable you go on lights, most of these pro version of these tools are half the price or less of most of the cheaper lights I buy. But thankfully there are budget options for everything.
Give a thumbs up for Dave.
dave the plant... for clarification :)
@@dvdaltizer Why not both? :)
I’d love to see this video again but with lighting adjusted to/for a dark skin subject, preferably very dark
@@ritawood1118 That's an amazing idea! Thanks for letting us know!
@@dvdaltizer unm
So much value as always, great work guys!
Thanks man! Appreciate you tuning in.
Yeah and your video was also awesome bro! That bottle cap trick 👌🏻
Love the commercial type vids man!
@@indymogul guys, next time you are trying nd filter on windows...do it from outside not from inside...just a recommendation...👍...nice.
-takes an hour to put window ND on window.
-Sun goes away.
Oof, the pain is real...
how about cover the two window with the ND roll from outside, not to cut it, just gaffer tape on the rim. Then you can recycle it for another use. And it's much more faster, can't apply on high window though.
Every time.
@@elfguardThat works fine if it's on the first floor
how about edit windows on computer rather than gel on true window. it is all digital photography.
This is great. Ive been using ND Gel for a few years now but always just gaffed it to the outside of windows, which really sucked when there was wind. Only a few months ago I came across the technique of using a squeegee so now my travel kit has the seemingly random additions of an empty spray bottle (to fill with tap water on location) and a cheap squeegee. Id recommend having a sharp knife or razor blade for getting the cut lines perfect. put it on with a little overhang and then trim on the window with the razor blade. Works great!
This came right in time! I have a day shoot today!
Glad we could help! Good luck on your shoot!
@@indymogul thanks!❤️
Right off the bat. The shower curtains over the windows? I've used that for client work SOOO OFTEN! LOL! I have 5 dollar store shower curtains in my lighting luggage just for that! They each cost like 2$ Can each.
I've used the shower curtains to:
- block out a window that had distracting elements for a talking head video for a bed and breakfast,
- even out the light and remove window frame shadows for an exercise video,
- over an overhead fluorecent fixture to help soften the shine off my clients bald head,
- in front of a wall that I was bouncing light into to to book end lighting (and help with the light angle).
If they get damaged ... who cares they are 2 or 3$ each.
Couldn't agree more. Shower curtains are an amazing tool and it's often one of my personal go-to's for diffusion! One day I hope to hear a Hollywood DP using it.
Ted just told me I don't need more lights and I'm having an identity crisis 😳😂
Ted Yesterday at Aperture : Look at this cool new light we've launched here at Aperture the Accent B7c ... you should buy a tons of them.
Ted Today at Indy Mogul : you don;t need lights! You habve the sun!
Ted ... are you off your MPD meds. :) (just kidding).
Also with the canon cameras you can use the technicolor cinestyle to get a good flat profile that does wonders for your dynamic range. Its not Log, but its way better than canon default colors
Fantastic stuff, guys. Hilarious how literally NOBODY talked about this when I was in film school.
One idea for a future episode, David Mullen talked a bit about the benefits of hard-lighting, maybe that can be its own episode! Most people have like no idea that even the harsh blown out sunlight thing can be super sexy and cool. Most of old Hollywood was hard as fuck.
Great idea!!
bc the goal isn't to film without lights. Your film school would have all this lighting equipment. and if you need that equipment for your own film shoot you should be able to rent it out. This is for ppl who cant afford lights, that shouldn't be your goal. Having the sun as your light source means that you're on a tight schedule. And it could also cause continuity issues between shots, bc the sun moves.
That first look was fire. Huggggeee difference. The second one was meh. Not sure what I wasn't feeling. Still - learned a ton. Thanks guys!
The first setup was definitely our fave too, but both were fun challenges to tackle. Thanks for the honesty and for watching!
Really. The second was actually most challenging.
And it looks far better when you have properly exposed windows frame inside shot.
That gives much more depth to the scene.
First scene had most basic setup, the concept of diffusing like that is known by even noob film makers.
Second one was actually good one
@@MrSUKH lol. So ND filters aren't known by noob film makers? C'mon man. Why are you worried about what another commenter liked and didn't like. I preferred the look of the first shot. If that hurts your feelings, that's too bad. Have a good one man. Smh
About 2th example: we can use a mirror across from the window, with soft difussion filter on him. ND filter on a camera and white light on background will out, when the face will be in normal exposition and without dirty shadows
One of my absolute most favorite channels in all of UA-cam. Thanks guys!
Am I the only one who was having the shutter speed OCD?
I was too. Can’t believe I overlooked that while filming. Must’ve been concentrating on something else
Raza Ali I was reading through the other comments and realized they mentioned they were shooting the main camera at 60 frames for the slow motion. Whoops! Guess I didn’t ask enough questions 😅
Haha true man, but rules are meant to be broken 😂
„We need a little pocket light“:
Gets the 120d...
Looks awesome guys! Taking it a step further, the next big problem in this scene is all the major green bounce from all the green plants negatively impacting skin tone and colour contrasts - also super common with wood floors in my experience. Would have flagged off a lot of the other windows off camera to reduce that colour spill, and if I had a light, add some ambient fill to help get the CT in the room a bit cleaner
Thanks for the notes! That's an amazing way of taking it a step further!
I didn’t get a chance to see the footage, but I’ve occasionally just balanced some of the ambient green out in post. Though I just saw an amazing episode of Ozark season 3, and they just left the green ambience.
@@Thats_my_Point Ozark is beautiful aey, totally - sometimes you wouldn't want to balance it out! It can definitely be handled in grading, but it can be tricky when it's washed through a whole scene, and take a while to get that colour separation back.
Shayne Archer yeah. It’s fun to see how many ways you can get lost in the weeds with filmmaking.
Really great info here. I can’t help thinking - stay with me here - you could simply wait two hours for the sun to move off the window. Or schedule the shoot based on the sunlight, which is what a decent location scout would enable you to do.
Soo helpful thank you! The before and after comparisons are very helpful
Lmao @ using the Among Us sound effect.
That snake plant is stealing the show. I might have moved that. Great vids!
Amazing tips! You are the MVPs, guys! Keep it up
I often use a big sheet of moscito Screen to cut down on the light without making it soft, to match direct sunlight over the course of a day
Dude! That ND tip is clutch!
Love these lighting tips and breakdown videos. That Game of Thrones moment at the end was dope.
Thank you for mentioning that! Somehow I haven’t seen that part yet. I guess I just turned it off early. I should know better
I love Casey's face when told they were only using a window like "First you bend my panel now THIS?"
Wow!! Awesome work! Thank you for alot of tips!
Excellent demonstration and explanation 🤗
Looks like I’m buying window ND now. Loved this episode guys!
Glad you liked it!!
That was the best!! Thank you for showing things for us poor filmmakers!
thanks for tuning in! glad to hear it helped.
Canon 6d mark ii was my first full frame camera. Good bang for your buck that camera
Extremely useful since many of us can’t afford the high dollar lights you preach about damn near every day. And that girl is off the charts adorable! Is she on social media?
Watch the whole video!
This was an awesome tutorial !! So helpful
Yes, Byt do all this before the sunlight changes and then you have to take everything down.
Gotta think ahead as a pro!
Tip of the hat🎩for that Windex bottle Easter egg.
Great tips. Have a practical question from small shop (not snarking honest). I've hung ND with duct from the outside window in order to be quicker setup. How long did it take to cut to precision and hang inside? Gotta try the windex & squeegee. My luck it would take an hour and then the sunlight is totally different then need to tear ND down. So guess you want to scout location, have a plan, and give enough time to hang ND before shoot?
This was really helpful, thanks for making it!
Good post fellas.
So happy this channel was brought back!
Here to stay!
Awesome video guys, I learned a lot! In the backlit situation where the model is in front of the big windows, would it work if you used something like a v-flat to bounce light back onto the front of your subject? Would that just even out the dynamic range and lead to a flat scene? The shot you guys ended up with was really beautiful. Is that because the light behind your model is now less than the light in front?
Great stuff guys! Would love to see you do a part two of this in the future - dealing with natural light outside.
I wish to know that as well
Please make a video talking about all sorts of diffusions and their qualities!
AWESOME VIDEO
Ted ted ted....... awesome as always 🥰
this is great!!!thanks for all this information and tips on how to shoot with natural light
That Among us some effect for the canon killed me
Thanks again for another useful video! What about if we don't have ND filter paper??
You bet. Try grey curtain or you can pick up some ND online. It's a little pricey for the indie scene, but definitely well worth it if you don't have lights want to see out those super bright, blown out windows.
Also in the video we mention screen replacement material which is a cheap option. But beware as it can come with some of its own problem as I mentioned in the video
Shower curtain idea is what I'm talking about, thumbs up.
Question: would a reflector in a similar position as the floppy in the first set, to provide background light work well? That was the idea I had to correct it but I've never actually lit a shot, so idk.
Great question! Your idea would work, and it's something we even thought about trying out, but by the time we got to that stage, the sun moved and the light wasn't hitting the background enough. But you can also use the diffusion material of that reflector for the main key light or a black side of the reflector as negative fill.
Doesn’t matter how expensive your camera cost… lighting, audio, and software is just as important as the type of camera someone uses. Then there are other factors like actors, scripts, scenes, etc.
If you want to start a production, the best way to do it is to just do it. Experience is your asset. Cheers!
This is great, easy and inexpensive, big up! :D
3:54 synchronised so
Love you guys
Great video !
Casey back again hahaha
On the second case, i think it will be faster and cheaper just to bounce back the light to the model with a reflector or even a large white paper (in case of no budget shooting). ;p
The main goal for the second video was to show how bright light on objects outside the window could be controlled. The bounce idea is already happening with the white wall that was in front of her. As you can see when we try to adjust the settings, it’s still not enough to balance the shot
@@Thats_my_Point Thank you Casey for your kind reply. Awesome job anyway (i wish my clients give me the time to use the window filter ;p)
I appreciate her mask 😷 thanks 🙏🏽
Nice challenge, good to see it done without lights.
This is awesome! I don't know if it was addressed in the video, but can you reuse the ND gel?
It was mentioned a lot on fat but I don’t think it made the cut. I was saying is that the better you treat it, the more you can reuse it. And we in fact save the pieces we used
@@Thats_my_Point Gotcha. Yeah, I was assuming that when you said that if you treat it well and clean it after. I just wanted to make sure. Thanks. Such a cost effective way to make huge windows works.
Great tips man !
WOOO FOURTH!
Awwww yeah!
Super helpful! Thank you!
That camera is an imposter. SFX said so.
I love this. i have learnt a lot from you guys.
This was great !
Love this video and thank you guys for you ❤ do
Always great videos from indy mogul!
Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. In this one you let us know what's required (and how much the various fixes cost). I'm dealing with an ultra-simple production (fundraising skit outdoors, shot from 1 to 6 p.m. under sunny skies with dappled shade to avoid, etc.). So it will help to know when and how to use a small diffuser or reflector, and how to expose to the right and use a flat profile and what direction to have subjects face, how to keep background nicely exposed, etc. I've pretty much figured it out, but perhaps others would like a video. ? BTW, I see where Neewer sells a very reasonably priced 5' x 7' diffuser/reflector...
You should definitely pay attention to the episode they will be releasing next week 😉
Oh, thank you. Most definitely...
James Nguyen needs to watch this
Thank you for the face mask. I and many of us appreciate it.
THANK YOUUUUU
Thank you a lot 🙏
"Dear god... I mean yes of course" 🤣🤣🤣
Richard Mall has a great window gelling tutorial over on the Matthews Studio Equipment channel if anyone wants a more thorough guide.
Thanks for the recommendation!
YES!
In our next gear review video, are you ok with being a plant? And can you narrate the plant?
@@indymogul LOL of course!
By the time you set up the sun moved lol
You guys are awesome. Love when you 2 get together -- so much value!
6:49 "one tiny pocket lamp" *proceeds to take out a aputure 300D*
Um, um...it looked smaller in the ad?
I expected something like a small LED panel like an AL-F7 or an LSMini20D ... I have 3 Yungnuo YN300's in my bag when I do shoots like these just in case ... not a flipping 300D LOL.
Sadly it’s the only one we brought. We were using it at 6 or 7%
@@Thats_my_Point could have been worse. Fir giggles you could have thrown an Arri Studio T24 or similar on there. LOL.
Haha I was expecting a sponsored ad for a pocket light at this point! Anyhow, great video guys super useful.
Can l also use grid cloth, if I can’t get or have floppy, duvetyne, neutral density gel to soften light coming from the window ?
That Among Us swing to the camera LUL
What size and density of diffusion was used outside during the second set-up? I don’t think it was mentioned in the video.
Super helpful video! It’s good to show that you can make great images, no matter the camera.
You bet. No diffusion was used outside for the second setup, we just set up that black frame so that the window was in shade.
@@indymogul Okay, I just noticed when Casey and Ted were outside setting up the black frame that there was diffusion set-up outside (12:05).
@@amp72790 Oh that diffusion. That portion was cut from the episode. We played with the idea of using the diffusion to soften the light hitting the back door but it didn't make any difference in-camera, so we used a floppy to cut the light entirely. It was a 4x4 frame of Magic Cloth if my memory serves me correctly.
@@indymogul I got ya! I was just curious if that was doing anything for your final image. Great work again, and always looking forward to your videos.
Learn so much from this channel! Thanks guys! keep up the content!
Great information as always!! My Dude's face @ 1:24 was the look you get when your blind date looks nothing like her profile picture. LMAO
now, this is valuable information! great work as always!
One simple question, why were the settings 1/125 | f/4.0 | ISO 800 ?
I thought it looked good with just the shower curtain, but I guess that’s why I’m not a professional. Sometimes when u run and gun there is no time for all the setups.
Sometimes, yes. But if I have any more knowledge than you ever think you can use, you’ll be prepared for anything! And then you’ll know which problems you can fix quickly, and which to just avoid
I’d like to see exterior natural lighting. How to shape light outdoor.
Stay tuned next week!
Could you please make an episode on how to purposefully create harsh lighting, silhouettes, blown out highlights and other non-standard scenes? I feel like we have plenty information on how to create a smooth looking lighting, but not enough about the other.
You should try looking up the Aputure 4 minute film school episode on hero introductions. My buddy Drew helped host that one and they did some really fun stuff with hard light and very non-standard settings
@@Thats_my_Point Thank you, that's what I was looking for
Link for other people: ua-cam.com/video/HVd2-XoK9I8/v-deo.html
Also, look for tutes on classic Hollywood lighting with hard lights.
Casey losing weight. I see you! Good for you.
Aw! Thank you! Never enough and never fast enough, but it is happening ounce by ounce
Wait, what's wrong with the 6D mark 2? If it's easy to find cheap online because everyone hates it, I might be able to afford a DSLR for once, so is it really that bad? Would it be a good investment for a beginner anyway? Thanks!
They are teasing me because I only use more professional grade cameras. Nothing wrong with this camera
@@Thats_my_Point Love you, Casey!
Ted i wanna ask for the second set; window on the background
is it okay if we put reflector or any bounce card in front of the model and then bring down the whole brightness?
I noticed that removing the ND film on the window wasn't included in the video. Would be interesting to know how difficult ( or easy ) that would be. Also how expensive that film is.
Comes right off. Not even a thought or effort. About like pulling a sticker off of a non-stick surface
Photography isnt my field but I do like to render stuff in cycles. I wonder if these ideas would work in a physically based path traced rendering workflow.
Ooh, it might. Try it out!
Let us know!
I've only played with blender a little but in Cycles I used the same concepts I would for my photography. I'm sure 3d artists would look at my setups and cringe at the inneficiency of it of course. :)
I'd use large light panels and would add walls on the other side for bounce.
Love it
Thank you for the video guys, but have one lil doubt. For shoots which take more time than usual for one shot then ,how should I approach? As the Sun moves pretty quickly then relying on it would be problematic . How can I overcome it in an “Indy” shoot?
Absolutely correct. Clouds, Time of Day, Passing Objects can all affect natural light. This is why on more professional shoots, filmmakers will almost always block windows and recreate their own sunlight using studio lights. If you're on a budget, just try experimenting with whatever lights that you already own.
Love the content as always, I have one question. What was the drop cloth for, assuming it wasn't needed for a Lethal Weapon 2 type situation? Learning so much from you guys!
Uuuuuuuhhhh which/where?
@@Thats_my_Point @14:44 - Right after Caiti came into the shot and you rectified the GOT (Coconut Water) ;-)
Mike Johnson oh, I thought that’s what you might’ve meant. That was just a rug the location already had and the owner had put a plastic protective cover on top of it.
@@Thats_my_Point Pesky owners, always tryin to protect their things..... geesh... :-p
Mike Johnson don’t they know I got dirty shoes to clean? Lawns to puncture?
the face at 11 seconds in
Hi Ted, greetings from Zimbabwe. Great video. However in Zimbabwe we do not have a shop where we can go and buy gaffer tape or ND gel. How could you do things like that without any of the resources that someone like yourself might take for granted. We really don’t have a single shop that carries anything like that. Even our cameras are imported.
Painters tape could work if it's not too heavy.
Never use Duct tape! That stuff sticks and can pool paint from the wall.
I would look for dark net material like I mentioned with window screen net. Or maybe black mosquito net
maybe get Nd filter for the lens or move the talent?
It seems like that would be a good solution, but then you’re dropping exposure for everything and now your Talent would be extremely dark and still have the same exposure difference as before. Requiring even more lighting. Also, it’s surprising to see her, but being limited to location off is pretty common in most videography job. So it’s better to learn how to deal with problems than how to avoid them. Just more tools for your tool bag
You can also show how to do the same while shooting inside the car ...
That's a great idea! We were going for a home/interview setup, but this technique can be done in a car too.
@@indymogul Maybe do a daytime scene in a car and a nigh time scene? Show the 2 extremes?
To what extent can this be achieved with shooting log profiles?
7:25 but she BRIGHTENS herself enough
The sad thing is, a lot of these 'cheap' film things (V-flats, floppies, the 'real' diffusion, 4x4 frames) are sold for as much or more than modern LED lights.
V-flats are about $40 if you’re buying the show card new. I saved mine from a shoot several years ago, so mine are kinda free. All things are possible.
Depending on how affordable you go on lights, most of these pro version of these tools are half the price or less of most of the cheaper lights I buy. But thankfully there are budget options for everything.