I shoot a lot in public places and people totally take you for granted and ruin the frame by walking in, seeing just DSLR camera mounted on a tripod.. the moment i put the matt box and an external screen with huge battery pack... all of a sudden there's a huge respect and space from the members public.
@@isnzch In my country, even if you obtain shooting permissions for a public place they, people ruin the shot by walking in the frame.. but the fact that bollywood industry being associated with underworld, the moment they see fancy gear.. members of the public become nice and well behaved.
Yeah, like folks have already said, a lot of the rationale for using one is perception. And not just superficiality (though it does feel nice to "look" like a "real" filmmaker). It has a real impact on how much a client is willing to pay you. When you show up with just the camera, lens and maybe some lights, they figure "Oh, I could have done this myself." As soon as you pull out the matte box, external screen and a big ass soft box for your primary light, the client thinks they just hired Scorsese and doesn't flinch at a higher rate. Truthfully, it's probably more hassle than it's really worth so far, at least in my work, but I still love having it and will sometimes bring it to shoots, set it up but then just use my little Lumix since it's so much more nimble and gets the job done consistently.
Another great lesson! I have a matte box for my rig so this was more of a refresher, but the video highlighted more areas for me to consider when I start shooting in the near future. Thank you again, stay safe!!!
If you don't have the right size lens matte, you can stretch black paper tape across the matte box edges to create a custom matte. We would also stick colored tape on the edges or inside the matte box to give the actor a specifically directed eye-line to the lens.
Nice video on an overlooked subject 😊 2 questions: 1. Which Matt box is at 6:31, I am interested to add accessories on it? 2. I am curious about Benjamin Lorne’s LED Matt box. Did he just mount an LED strip/bar, maybe deserves it’s own video?
Very cool! I have a small camera so I probably would do better with a lens hood one day. I also was advised that this camera doesn't have water-resistant material, plus it needs a UV filter...but so far it takes pretty nice pictures. :D Thanks for this video, it's just so intriguing anyway to learn about helpful equipment and how it works!
I have over 25 years in the industry... seeing most new people a couple of years back with matte box on their camera just to look "high end" serious production but not totally need or understant the principle of a matte box and flags
But this missed the "what" aspect of "WHY" a Matte Box is called a Matte Box. In film based cinema the Mate Box literally held the light blocking mattes used for double exposure before compositing was moved to post, and while now masking & matte work is typically done in post, it's still possible to use a set of mattes in some Matte Boxes if one wanted to create some matte plates in camera out of a sense of nostalgia; however, the double exposure comp would likely still be a post effect with digital cameras.
I was wondering if someone would mention that. It is interesting how things become ‘terms of art’ in different trades and crafts and then over the years nobody remembers how or why the term originated. For example still photographers and filmmakers both use the term ‘lighting ratio’ to describe the difference between fill and key lights but film maker expresses the ratio in terms of incident measurement at the subject with meter dome pointed at light but still photographer measures the light reflecting from the scene. So a 2:1 incident ratio where key is 2x the strength of the fill is a 2x key + 1x fill over 1x fill = 3:1 REFLECTED ratio because in the highlights the meter also measures the fill the key light overlaps. I’ve also read debates on whether to call the source creating the highlight / shadow 3D modeling the “Key” or “Main” light.
Nah, I bought mine because it looks cool... also, whenever you go with your mirrorless camera to shoot a video, people say "ugh, is that all you got?", but when you attach a mattebox, they go "oh wow, so professional" - even tho, it's the same camera.
I was wondering if u can give us a video on coverage or staging a scene i mean like where to place the camera according to the scene .I m not talking about the movements,framing,angle and all u gave us in shotlist.
Every time I save money for a matte box; I end up having to spend it on other gear. It really drives me nuts. Even the cheap small rig/tilta ones, buying the matte box plus some ND's will run me at least 300 bucks. I messed up a job recently because of my lack of one.
@@smepable My screw on ND filter got stuck on one of the lenses so I had to shoot without it. The background was terrible, and the client complained about the footage not looking "cinematic" according to these people, cinematic has to be shot wide open which is obviously false but clients get what they want.
@StudioBinder I directed and was behind the camera. It was all very spontaneous and I convinced my friends to join in. there was no script. Of course there is still a lot of potential for improvement, but I think that can motivate everyone to start small. ua-cam.com/video/9M-sbNWF3sU/v-deo.htmlsi=D8MFHTgRbuth9dWy
Why didn’t they just show a picture of a eng camcorder with lens with its lens hood, and the cameras built in nd filters, and then show a film camera ( no nd filters) film lens ( no lens hood ) and you work it out from there. Maybe I’ve been doing this for too long and forget there are people less experienced than I, and need things explaining. It’s to cut down on lens flare and to hold filters. There, done.
You failed to describe the origin of the name: "Matte" I think I know it and I suspect it has nothing to do with holding filters or shading from direct light.
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I shoot a lot in public places and people totally take you for granted and ruin the frame by walking in, seeing just DSLR camera mounted on a tripod.. the moment i put the matt box and an external screen with huge battery pack... all of a sudden there's a huge respect and space from the members public.
So true. A Mattebox is a big red Sign that shows: Dont walk in front of this f..g camera, you idiot!
yes but also tends to be magnetic to security, police and hobby Sheriffs 😅
Interesting! That's a benefit we should have mentioned.
@@isnzch In my country, even if you obtain shooting permissions for a public place they, people ruin the shot by walking in the frame.. but the fact that bollywood industry being associated with underworld, the moment they see fancy gear.. members of the public become nice and well behaved.
😂😂😂 it’s so true!
love the King Crimson needle drop when Mandy was shown at 6:44
Yeah, like folks have already said, a lot of the rationale for using one is perception. And not just superficiality (though it does feel nice to "look" like a "real" filmmaker). It has a real impact on how much a client is willing to pay you. When you show up with just the camera, lens and maybe some lights, they figure "Oh, I could have done this myself." As soon as you pull out the matte box, external screen and a big ass soft box for your primary light, the client thinks they just hired Scorsese and doesn't flinch at a higher rate. Truthfully, it's probably more hassle than it's really worth so far, at least in my work, but I still love having it and will sometimes bring it to shoots, set it up but then just use my little Lumix since it's so much more nimble and gets the job done consistently.
Interesting perspective! Thanks for sharing.
Another great lesson! I have a matte box for my rig so this was more of a refresher, but the video highlighted more areas for me to consider when I start shooting in the near future. Thank you again, stay safe!!!
Glad we could help!
Most camera operator use one because it looks cool - you know who you are!!!
It’s crowd control in weddings, some reason having only a ND filters assumes the common man/women it’s a “camera” taking pictures😂
So you then lol
@@josh.briarstone Lol - no but also yes- I am a Pro photographer and use other cool stuff to hopefully make me look cool in front of the clients!!!!
@@kristypence Aaah yes - as a wedding photographer for 35 years I can see how that would work
But it does look cool, right? 😉
Great video with lots of information. Thanks for giving our C5 Mattebox a little feature as well.
Thank you for this
You're welcome!
A mattebox is very useful with old lenses that ghost and flare a lot more than modern one. It's an important piece of gear for me.
Yes! Essential for vintage lenses and keeping contrast
It would be great to see a video on how to storyboard/how to place the actors to make engaging frames or Speilberg Oners
Great idea! We do have a Spielberg video for you: ua-cam.com/video/xeKIsQV8x40/v-deo.htmlsi=Zc6dCJdO3eX_Wvhi
I never knew what is A Matte Box. Thanks StudioBinder for explaining it. Best Continuation to come.🙏😇👍💯💯
You're welcome!
Thanks for the lesson.
Amen
If you don't have the right size lens matte, you can stretch black paper tape across the matte box edges to create a custom matte. We would also stick colored tape on the edges or inside the matte box to give the actor a specifically directed eye-line to the lens.
Excelent tutorial.
Thanks!
this channel will talk about all the cinema at the end!
Hopefully!
Use a matte box so you can charge your client more when they see the set up.
Thank You!❤🎉
Glad you liked it!
Thanks
Nice video on an overlooked subject 😊 2 questions:
1. Which Matt box is at 6:31, I am interested to add accessories on it?
2. I am curious about Benjamin Lorne’s LED Matt box. Did he just mount an LED strip/bar, maybe deserves it’s own video?
Super cool SB crew! I love learning about gear just as much as technique keep the lessons coming! 🎥🎬💚
Glad you liked it! We'll keep them coming.
informative!
Best channel I ever subscribe ❤❤
Thanks for that ❤
Very cool! I have a small camera so I probably would do better with a lens hood one day. I also was advised that this camera doesn't have water-resistant material, plus it needs a UV filter...but so far it takes pretty nice pictures. :D Thanks for this video, it's just so intriguing anyway to learn about helpful equipment and how it works!
I have over 25 years in the industry... seeing most new people a couple of years back with matte box on their camera just to look "high end" serious production but not totally need or understant the principle of a matte box and flags
What a nice video, love to see review of these cinematic device, Do you have focus puller explanation？
just bought one!
Nice! Let us know how it goes.
the matebox, aka the last piece of equipment you should buy :)
We need Directing Styles videos on Chaplin and Hitchcock! @StudioBinder. Please do an expanded video on Pixar’s storytelling techniques as well.
Great ideas! One of those is already in the works so stay tuned.
Can we get a directing style of miyazaki?
That would be awesome! We just might have to do it.
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Can you make a video on how to shoot a scene, entire film with single camera? Is that easy or hard?
But this missed the "what" aspect of "WHY" a Matte Box is called a Matte Box. In film based cinema the Mate Box literally held the light blocking mattes used for double exposure before compositing was moved to post, and while now masking & matte work is typically done in post, it's still possible to use a set of mattes in some Matte Boxes if one wanted to create some matte plates in camera out of a sense of nostalgia; however, the double exposure comp would likely still be a post effect with digital cameras.
I was wondering if someone would mention that. It is interesting how things become ‘terms of art’ in different trades and crafts and then over the years nobody remembers how or why the term originated.
For example still photographers and filmmakers both use the term ‘lighting ratio’ to describe the difference between fill and key lights but film maker expresses the ratio in terms of incident measurement at the subject with meter dome pointed at light but still photographer measures the light reflecting from the scene. So a 2:1 incident ratio where key is 2x the strength of the fill is a 2x key + 1x fill over 1x fill = 3:1 REFLECTED ratio because in the highlights the meter also measures the fill the key light overlaps. I’ve also read debates on whether to call the source creating the highlight / shadow 3D modeling the “Key” or “Main” light.
Nah, I bought mine because it looks cool... also, whenever you go with your mirrorless camera to shoot a video, people say "ugh, is that all you got?", but when you attach a mattebox, they go "oh wow, so professional" - even tho, it's the same camera.
I was wondering if u can give us a video on coverage or staging a scene i mean like where to place the camera according to the scene .I m not talking about the movements,framing,angle and all u gave us in shotlist.
Yeah, we're working on something with coverage right now. Stay tuned!
UA-cam why is studiobinders verification grey tick bigger than mine 🤔
Every time I save money for a matte box; I end up having to spend it on other gear. It really drives me nuts. Even the cheap small rig/tilta ones, buying the matte box plus some ND's will run me at least 300 bucks. I messed up a job recently because of my lack of one.
How?
@@smepable My screw on ND filter got stuck on one of the lenses so I had to shoot without it. The background was terrible, and the client complained about the footage not looking "cinematic" according to these people, cinematic has to be shot wide open which is obviously false but clients get what they want.
They can be pretty pricey.
Point for consideration: Big rectangular filters are fucking expensive.
what happened to the narrator voice get him back
He'll be back. We switch voices all the time.
In weddings or events, matte box shows you are a videographer and not taking photos 😅😁
Beware of Vignetting, which has been overlooked here.
Why are there no subtitles in the video? Thanks
They should be there now.
@StudioBinder Great, now yes I'm there. Thank you
Please put the portuguese legends
Can i send you a selfmade shortmovie?
Sure, post the link here.
@StudioBinder I directed and was behind the camera. It was all very spontaneous and I convinced my friends to join in. there was no script. Of course there is still a lot of potential for improvement, but I think that can motivate everyone to start small.
ua-cam.com/video/9M-sbNWF3sU/v-deo.htmlsi=D8MFHTgRbuth9dWy
I have a doubt does your channel monetize, because you are using movie clips and they must be copyright claim
I use it to justify my fee 😂
Why use filters if all it does can be done in post ❓ 🤔🤔🤔
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80% of the time you DONT need one so don’t use one unless necessary .
Good to know!
The maximal amount of noise will be reached when closing the french flag completely
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Oh no... where's the real voice over guy????
Grandpha never coming back, is he?
Brother Can U Tell about Telugu Master Piece BAHUBALI Director SS Rajamouli & PUSHPA Director Sukumar plz 🎉 I'm soo curious
Why didn’t they just show a picture of a eng camcorder with lens with its lens hood, and the cameras built in nd filters, and then show a film camera ( no nd filters) film lens ( no lens hood ) and you work it out from there. Maybe I’ve been doing this for too long and forget there are people less experienced than I, and need things explaining.
It’s to cut down on lens flare and to hold filters. There, done.
You failed to describe the origin of the name: "Matte" I think I know it and I suspect it has nothing to do with holding filters or shading from direct light.
Not your best. Would have preferred more before/after flag results examples. Went too deep on filters.
We appreciate the feedback.
I dont want this guys. Voice.
We want the old VO guy back.
this guy mostly cover technical stuff
We love our narrators equally and we switch between them regularly.
"Did somebody say 'lens flare'?" -J.J. Abrams
**Turns on flashlight and shoves it down the lens**
He's never gonna live it down! Haha.