1. Light From Behind - Light your scene in a way that generally puts the subject between the camera and the keylight. 2. Expose For What You Cannot Control - Start building your scene based off of the light in the set you cannot control, such as the sun or sunlit windows. 3. Create Depth - Have a very defined foreground, midground and background. 4. Direct the Eye - Make a conscious effort to use lighting, contrast, leading lines, or other elements to direct the audiences eye to where you want them to look. 5. Exposure Values - Do your best to maximize the dynamic range of the scene and maintain detail throughout the frame in all levels of exposure. 6. Motivated Light - Use lighting to enhance the practical lights on set, and vice versa. It should (generally) seem obvious which practical sources are casting light on the scene, even if during shooting, it was faked with set lighting.
Great video! I see that you guys have been using the TVs for different backgrounds. Our company recently decided to do the same thing and bought a fourth TV to have more room for a side angle. They are very versatile, and we are amazed with the results. I just wanted to thank you guys for always being creative and sharing your knowledge and ideas for upcoming filmmakers.
Though Thomas said that you want to point the light at the camera, he didn’t say why. When you upstage key you allow for a lot more contrast within the image. Contrast creates interest. interest is good. The problem with shining the light directly at the thing that you want to illuminate is that everything in the background is also going to be the same illuminates. Additionally, when there is less contrast on an object, the object looks a lot less 3D (we are working with a 2D medium remember?). That means that there is going to be less contrast and less interest.
For me at first with lighting it was achieving contrast that looked pleasing instead of forced. Now it’s about contrast ratios, color/temp contrast, and conveying an appropriate mood for the scene. There’s obviously so much more, but that’s where I’m at currently. It’s gotten to the point where it’s fun and not grueling or completely disappointing. Years from now I’ll feel like this all sucked, but the challenge and the growth that is yielded from it is a fun process.
I don't know, shot no. 4, I find broad lighting to often be quite cinematic because the entire image is like a gradient of dark to light from back to front.
Some of the lighting on tv and film you can thank the UPM, Director, Producer because time is money. And they force the DP to work quickly and a lot of simple lighting is on the fly to make the day. 😂
The only example I didn't understand was the Sicario one. If the windows are blown out, then wouldn't it make more sense he was exposing for everything else? Or is it just the order of operations you are referring to?
Great video, as usual, I must apologize though,..... I'm subscribed..... I hope that does not preclude me from being able to ask a question about lighting..... (lol).... What is your take on "infinite lighting"? I am asking as I watched a video on it the other day and so thought of you and your take on it/ experience using it. Here is the title of the yt video I watched (If that is not okay to put here, please delete), Infinity Lighting: the illusion of natural light from a far distance.
The talking head shot demonstrates the principles in the video. Classy Thomas.
Yes we want more videos like this!
We need more for lighting spaces
1. Light From Behind - Light your scene in a way that generally puts the subject between the camera and the keylight.
2. Expose For What You Cannot Control - Start building your scene based off of the light in the set you cannot control, such as the sun or sunlit windows.
3. Create Depth - Have a very defined foreground, midground and background.
4. Direct the Eye - Make a conscious effort to use lighting, contrast, leading lines, or other elements to direct the audiences eye to where you want them to look.
5. Exposure Values - Do your best to maximize the dynamic range of the scene and maintain detail throughout the frame in all levels of exposure.
6. Motivated Light - Use lighting to enhance the practical lights on set, and vice versa. It should (generally) seem obvious which practical sources are casting light on the scene, even if during shooting, it was faked with set lighting.
Great video! I see that you guys have been using the TVs for different backgrounds. Our company recently decided to do the same thing and bought a fourth TV to have more room for a side angle. They are very versatile, and we are amazed with the results. I just wanted to thank you guys for always being creative and sharing your knowledge and ideas for upcoming filmmakers.
Love this style of video, thanks for putting videos like these out!
This is so so helpful...please do make this sort of videos more...thank you!
Lighting is EVERYTHING. And this channel proves it🤯
Whether you are a professional or someone who's just starting out, this is always so helpful! More of this please!
Can't wait for more videos. Love from Egypt ❤
I love this, please do more!
Unfortunate reupload :(
Though Thomas said that you want to point the light at the camera, he didn’t say why. When you upstage key you allow for a lot more contrast within the image. Contrast creates interest. interest is good. The problem with shining the light directly at the thing that you want to illuminate is that everything in the background is also going to be the same illuminates. Additionally, when there is less contrast on an object, the object looks a lot less 3D (we are working with a 2D medium remember?). That means that there is going to be less contrast and less interest.
This was really interesting! Would love to see more!
Love it, David. Keep them coming.
For me at first with lighting it was achieving contrast that looked pleasing instead of forced. Now it’s about contrast ratios, color/temp contrast, and conveying an appropriate mood for the scene. There’s obviously so much more, but that’s where I’m at currently. It’s gotten to the point where it’s fun and not grueling or completely disappointing. Years from now I’ll feel like this all sucked, but the challenge and the growth that is yielded from it is a fun process.
I don't know, shot no. 4, I find broad lighting to often be quite cinematic because the entire image is like a gradient of dark to light from back to front.
Definitely want this kind of videos
great video, please do more :)
Nicely explained, need more lighting videos from you sir ✨
I would like more videos like this.
Love this!!
Great video, very useful and informative. Thank you very much!
I like your videos
for this one - just curious - were you filmed in front of a green screen?
Its this case when you just see the new epic light media episode and click like button before even starting to see it, Love you guys
I think you should do these analysis videos live.
Great content. Thank you!
very nice!
Very good... as always...
Some of the lighting on tv and film you can thank the UPM, Director, Producer because time is money. And they force the DP to work quickly and a lot of simple lighting is on the fly to make the day. 😂
The only example I didn't understand was the Sicario one. If the windows are blown out, then wouldn't it make more sense he was exposing for everything else? Or is it just the order of operations you are referring to?
A very rare non-sweaty version of Thomas. 😅
Yup! more like this bro!
Thanks for not immediately going to "get a hazer" like everyone else.
Is that background real or fake?
What happen to the previous video?
I think they messed up and had the thumbnail pic in the middle of the video
thanx
sir ... your youtube lighting is more stylish than your illustrations ... nicely lit
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God content
Great video, as usual, I must apologize though,..... I'm subscribed..... I hope that does not preclude me from being able to ask a question about lighting..... (lol).... What is your take on "infinite lighting"? I am asking as I watched a video on it the other day and so thought of you and your take on it/ experience using it. Here is the title of the yt video I watched (If that is not okay to put here, please delete), Infinity Lighting: the illusion of natural light from a far distance.
Is this green screen behind you plz ?
No it was a TV… a big one
@@EpicLightMedia I watched the whole video looking for the bezel gap between the TVs, but I still can’t see it. That’s why 😄
You forgot the MOST important rule to improve your cinematography:
Using slo-mo.
Ha Ha Yes!!! ua-cam.com/video/mvRND44zCSs/v-deo.htmlsi=p_WNbnuLP7sUkpKc
Oops, I subscribed at the beginning well before your admonition to not subscribe. Sorry.
your videos would be a lot better if you didn't spend so much time reading all those books.
ha, I'm finally unsubscribing. but the bookcase background is fire!