How to Light a Night Scene with Shane Hurlbut ASC [Part 1: Setting Up Your Key Light]

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  • @igoruenf
    @igoruenf 3 роки тому +26

    Oh my God, this content is S-U-R-R-E-A-L!! I am totally shocked by the quality of this! I am an avid consumer of cinematography content, and have never seen this level of tutorial before, with a cinematographer with this level of knowledge! Stunned! ps: the tape ball to lift the mirror and remove the reflexion was one of the most ridiculously obvious and mindblowing tip I have ever seen in cinematography. I had to pause the video to think "Geeh! Why haven't anyone ever taught this before?!!"

    • @filmmakers_academy
      @filmmakers_academy  3 роки тому +3

      We're so glad to have you!! Thanks for these kind words.

    • @Svafard
      @Svafard 3 роки тому +1

      What is a tape ball though? I didn't quite get it what they did there.

    • @wraithjonez
      @wraithjonez 3 роки тому

      we used corks in tv. I do it all the time! Tape ball is some scrunched up tape that sticks nicely

  • @DANYALLAYNAD
    @DANYALLAYNAD 12 днів тому

    6:15 genius. The more I research lighting and filmmaking the more I learn it’s not all about fancy equipment but a lot of the time it’s the most practical, use your initiative type stuff that gets the job done. Fascinating and motivating to see 👏

  • @owenmcanuff7549
    @owenmcanuff7549 3 роки тому +1

    guys i don't know about you but me and shane are done professionally

  • @TheFilmLook
    @TheFilmLook 3 роки тому +38

    Loved this. The tape ball trick is actually genius. Cheers!

    • @JomToons
      @JomToons 3 роки тому +3

      I agree! It’s stuff like that that makes my goblin brain light up.

  • @valsinsight
    @valsinsight 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! and triple wow....

  • @JulesFredericNerestant
    @JulesFredericNerestant 3 роки тому +31

    The "Tape ball" is seriously the unsung hero of this video!

    • @GO2CUT
      @GO2CUT 3 роки тому +5

      What does that mean? What did they actually do on set?

    • @Svafard
      @Svafard 3 роки тому

      I also didn't get it?

    • @catlitter1015
      @catlitter1015 2 роки тому +2

      @@GO2CUT its a piece of tape balled up and put underneath the mirror to angle it so it doesn't reflect the light.

  • @Gordymax
    @Gordymax 2 роки тому

    The best things in life are for free and this tutorial is one of them

  • @GeoZero
    @GeoZero 3 роки тому +1

    Shane - YOU ROCK!

  • @AesonRose
    @AesonRose 3 роки тому +46

    This was a very solid tutorial Shane. The tape ball, probably like everyone else, blew my mind. So simple, but makes sense. Years of practical onset experience plus really paying attention. I love it. Keep em' coming!

    • @robgamble1083
      @robgamble1083 3 роки тому +3

      I literally yelled “oh sh*t” when I saw that haha

  • @quickfilmmakingtips2870
    @quickfilmmakingtips2870 3 роки тому +3

    You and studiobinder are the most underrated UA-cam channels in the world! YOUR CONTENT IS GREAT HELP!!!!!

  • @hafiz2664
    @hafiz2664 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. Such amazing content and for free! No 1-min trailer gimmicks!

    • @filmmakers_academy
      @filmmakers_academy  3 роки тому

      We appreciate you!! We have more free stuff, over 30 filmmaking lessons: www.hurlbutacademy.com/courses/hurlbut-academy-sampler/

  • @Rulthelion
    @Rulthelion 3 роки тому +1

    I love how this guy does his presentations..👍👍👍👍

  • @kevin.creates4941
    @kevin.creates4941 3 роки тому +6

    I love how you even give the iso and all the other camera settings. Definitely am subscribing

  • @roadrunna.
    @roadrunna. 3 роки тому +1

    Gotta love this guy. Natural teacher.

  • @ImaginationUpgraded
    @ImaginationUpgraded 3 роки тому +1

    Literally one of the best in the game. Glad I’ve been able to pick up gems from you for all these years.

  • @GabrielFlores-nd5gw
    @GabrielFlores-nd5gw 3 роки тому +2

    such an amazing teacher. I feel like a proper student watching these videos

  • @edbrotherton36
    @edbrotherton36 3 роки тому +5

    I learned that tape ball trick several years ago when I was AC on the reality show Blind Date. We would be shooting in Restuarants all the time and there would inevitably be a mirror somewhere messing with the shot. I also learned that when you have two people sitting at restaurant dining table and not all the feet of the legs aren't touching the floor so you get that table wobble. Taking a C47 and taking it apart and using it as a wedge to keep it from wobbling. Simple fix when you don't have a grip department and you're basically run and gunning it.

    • @Svafard
      @Svafard 3 роки тому

      What is a tape ball?

    • @edbrotherton36
      @edbrotherton36 3 роки тому +1

      @@Svafard Small rolled up ball of tape you stick behind pictures or anything reflective in order to tilt it to reduce or eliminate the reflection

    • @Svafard
      @Svafard 3 роки тому

      @@edbrotherton36 Aaaaah, OK! I get it now, thanks!

  • @0afrosamurai
    @0afrosamurai 3 роки тому

    Wow! That tape ball tip got me.

  • @DawoodMurad
    @DawoodMurad 3 роки тому +1

    omg !! heaven for filmmakers. thank you so much sir.

  • @GeorgeNicola
    @GeorgeNicola 3 роки тому

    I learned and improved x5 folds my results just by watching this video. At first, I was not convinced if that it will be "another one" but it is not. Highly encourage you to watch it!

  • @bc5505
    @bc5505 2 роки тому

    Shane you are amazing

  • @morucek
    @morucek 2 роки тому

    best teacher @youtube!!!!!!!

  • @jaymarshotit6382
    @jaymarshotit6382 3 роки тому

    Shane is a great teacher, as someone getting into cinematography he is one of the best on youtube.

  • @dinitha11
    @dinitha11 3 роки тому +2

    This is insanely informative. Thank you so much for sharing these free of charge with all of us Mr. Hurlbut.

    • @filmmakers_academy
      @filmmakers_academy  3 роки тому

      We appreciate you!! We have more free stuff, over 30 filmmaking lessons: www.hurlbutacademy.com/courses/hurlbut-academy-sampler/

  • @jcinewilliams8819
    @jcinewilliams8819 3 роки тому +1

    Holy shit this is the real deal! I just learned some very important lighting. He made a wonderful presentation. I now have a basic grasp of what the numbers indicate on the false color chart. (I Didn't quite know anything about). The way He explained the dynamic of lighting this scene was truly incredible and easy to understand- even for a simpleton like me who only gets it when you dumb it down to grade school. The mirror play was genius. My rookiness would have made more work out of solving that problem by either adjusting the Westcott or moving the mirror entirely. Ok that's enough. Going to watch pt2.

  • @alexahiramitsu
    @alexahiramitsu 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Shane. I haven't used that Wescott fixture and I didn't realize it had 3 circuits or that the tungsten color temp looked so good dimmed down. I didn't see any magenta. I appreciate these videos so much. 🤗🙏🏾

  • @TheMoneyMetcon
    @TheMoneyMetcon 3 роки тому +1

    WTF THIS IS SO GOOD!!!

  • @Sky-Eagle
    @Sky-Eagle 2 роки тому

    Incredible😍😍😍really love that

  • @endymionas
    @endymionas 3 роки тому

    Incredible.

  • @misteral1083
    @misteral1083 3 роки тому +3

    Instant sub and I'm desperate for part 2. This was just excellent, so clear and informative. Lovely way to guide those interested in the ways of film lighting. Many many thanks!

  • @JoshuaTimothy
    @JoshuaTimothy 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this was awesome! I just bought my first light and have been interested in learning everything about light. You provide so much value in this!

  • @ionaszaro1912
    @ionaszaro1912 3 роки тому +1

    What an amazing explainer video. Great work!!

  • @JonathanEBoyd
    @JonathanEBoyd 3 роки тому +1

    always Great tips in every video always learning thanks

  • @URBANTVOndemand
    @URBANTVOndemand 3 роки тому +1

    I loved it shane, keep it up man!

  • @alexanderfilms1952
    @alexanderfilms1952 3 роки тому +1

    Wow so simple but looks great! Thanks for this, can't wait for next part

  • @Omar.filmer
    @Omar.filmer 3 роки тому +1

    very nice .. keep going

  • @TavarrFoust
    @TavarrFoust 3 роки тому

    immediately subscribed.

  • @edgarin
    @edgarin 3 роки тому +1

    excelent, waiting for the part 2!

  • @LOSINGSAPCERODUCTION
    @LOSINGSAPCERODUCTION 3 роки тому

    we love you

  • @tanveerahmed8847
    @tanveerahmed8847 3 роки тому

    Thank you Moses🙏🏽

  • @tony_dash_productions
    @tony_dash_productions 2 місяці тому

    That was really helpful for a short video

  • @x51airsquadron25
    @x51airsquadron25 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing video, thank you! Looking forward to the second part!

  • @terryvideo
    @terryvideo 3 роки тому +1

    nice!

  • @ndavies8
    @ndavies8 3 роки тому +2

    I find his videos very direct and educative. How cool would it be to work with him!

  • @teodequina6051
    @teodequina6051 3 роки тому

    So cool to see this scene all come to life! Love the details 👍🏼

  • @homeschoolsquad7431
    @homeschoolsquad7431 3 роки тому +1

    This is amazing! I would love to transition from IT into this business. Thank you so much for sharing how lighting is done on set. Can’t wait to create something so that I can try with the gear I have.

  • @kozwe3064
    @kozwe3064 3 місяці тому

    This video helps me so well although it's already three years. But I can't find the next episode of this video. Where can I find that?

  • @gunitsahani4263
    @gunitsahani4263 3 роки тому +2

    It's like Film School's on UA-cam

  • @Jbtorresmedina
    @Jbtorresmedina 3 роки тому +6

    I used every piece of knowledge from this short video on my last DP job. Perfect!

    • @SimoBenziane
      @SimoBenziane 3 роки тому

      Now pay for the course to say thank you 😊

  • @simplyfrank72
    @simplyfrank72 3 роки тому

    Great video! Anyone know (or have a link to) what bulbs those are in the Wescott? I have one but all I’ve ever seen are the fluorescent bulbs . Thanks

  • @ronin7media
    @ronin7media 3 роки тому +1

    Love these videos. Just watching everyone work through every little issue you might run across is so educational for me. The tape ball blew my damn mind 😆. Such a simple and genius solution. THIS is the kind of stuff you can only learn from someone who’s experienced. Thanks so much team.

  • @jamomorrissey
    @jamomorrissey 3 роки тому

    Great video BUT not completely helpful for indie filmmakers who don’t have access to a sound stage. I love your thought process and showing us how you build around the practical (very helpful), but would love to see how to shoot interior night on location, ie and actual house. Also, would love a professional to give some advice on how to do this if your budget is low and you had to shoot interior night during the day?? Thanks.

  • @sebasalarcon4849
    @sebasalarcon4849 3 роки тому

    Hi, thanks for posting this, an incredible video. Wanted to ask, what does tape ball mean here? Are you lifting/readjusting the mirror, or covering it in black tape?

  • @safetyfreedom6517
    @safetyfreedom6517 3 роки тому

    Great 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @electronicbox6990
    @electronicbox6990 3 роки тому +1

    Shane this was inspiring,motivational and super helpful! Regards from Bulgaria! If you need a shot from my country let me know.

  • @JOMprodBeta
    @JOMprodBeta 3 роки тому +1

    biggest cliff hanger ever!

  • @BlacksheepPictures
    @BlacksheepPictures Рік тому

    so i just paid for starter subscription and this exact same video is free on youtube hahah

  • @kronk358
    @kronk358 3 роки тому

    Man! Adam Corolla is good at this shit!

  • @screenboiler
    @screenboiler 3 роки тому

    What meter device were you using to check the color temp?

  • @OmarAguilarDrums
    @OmarAguilarDrums 3 роки тому

    where have u been! hahaha great thanks man! felt you so bad. This is what i really like, a moody scene just in the edge of black shadows with a sparkle of detail. :( too bad i dont have a great camera so my blacks are full of noise even with a fixed 1.8 50mm

  • @saulxg317
    @saulxg317 3 роки тому +2

    Me thinking about how to light a night seen and suddenly saw a notification on my phone.
    Love from Pakistan

  • @mexigecko9226
    @mexigecko9226 3 роки тому

    On one shooting we use a cookie pack from crafty as a tape ball, lol.

  • @Samiam-mu5ln
    @Samiam-mu5ln 3 роки тому +1

    anyone who dislikes these videos are probably UA-camrs who film their coffee and own the newest cameras only to make shat montage videos xDDD the man literally works in the business and showing us tricks of the trade and you dislike the video?! Cmon 🤡

  • @anirudhchouthmol9975
    @anirudhchouthmol9975 3 роки тому

    Can someone explain about the tape ball...

  • @davidp158
    @davidp158 3 роки тому +1

    Would someone explain how the “tape ball” works? I see the reflection is removed but I would like to know where this tape ball is placed.

    • @Snstdrive
      @Snstdrive 3 роки тому +2

      they just put it on the corner of the mirror to move the bottom of the mirror from the wall (to create and angle) so basically mirror is not in 90 degree angle like this ( I ) but instead it is like this now ( / ) thats all, and the reflection is gone

    • @davidp158
      @davidp158 3 роки тому +1

      @@Snstdrive Aha! So, the ball of tape is just to angle the mirror! Makes perfect sense! I thought it was something being applied to a lighting fixture.

    • @Snstdrive
      @Snstdrive 3 роки тому

      @@davidp158 thats right, just to angle the mirror, easy fix :)

    • @RawloftheDead
      @RawloftheDead 3 роки тому +1

      @@Snstdrive thank you for explaining that. I was about to ask the same thing. Appreciate it

    • @Snstdrive
      @Snstdrive 3 роки тому +1

      @@RawloftheDead glad to help :)

  • @DominikKristen
    @DominikKristen 3 роки тому +9

    How many Tape Balls lost their life
    In movies behind mirrors 😕😂👍

  • @kigongomiles
    @kigongomiles 3 роки тому

    i wish i was residing close to you i really luv making filming

  • @freddiehill1512
    @freddiehill1512 3 роки тому +46

    How is this FREE!!

    • @filmmakers_academy
      @filmmakers_academy  3 роки тому +4

      Hahaha, we have over 30 free lessons available on our site, check them out : www.hurlbutacademy.com/courses/hurlbut-academy-sampler/

    • @Leprutz
      @Leprutz 3 роки тому +2

      Learning and teaching should actully be always free. Someone just thought it be goud idea to put a price tag on it and since then it,s become the norm.

    • @nilsen5109
      @nilsen5109 3 роки тому +2

      I have seen that course before....
      And when i see this here on UA-cam 😱😱😱😱😱
      🤣🤣🤣
      That a great chanel ❤️❤️❤️👍❤️👍

  • @SparksinyourEyes-Aj
    @SparksinyourEyes-Aj 3 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @anderson82010816
    @anderson82010816 3 роки тому

    it is nice video.

  • @coreysoria746
    @coreysoria746 2 роки тому

    where is part 2 of this video ?

  • @AsparagusVideo
    @AsparagusVideo 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome... but the softbox is in the shot.

    • @bmefilms6879
      @bmefilms6879 3 роки тому +2

      "somebody get me a tape ball"

  • @mostlyharmless88
    @mostlyharmless88 2 роки тому

    This is fucking amazing. Thank you so much!

  • @ionvasile7929
    @ionvasile7929 8 місяців тому

    Where is part 2?

  • @ГеоргийКайнов-у3ж
    @ГеоргийКайнов-у3ж 3 роки тому

    Классный видос

  • @dvdpz89
    @dvdpz89 3 роки тому

    1:37 I think his glasses are at f/22 🤣

  • @ek_studioz
    @ek_studioz 3 роки тому

    why go through this stress for a single shot lasting less than 20s? To me, its a sign of great attention to details.

  • @KP-yy7ph
    @KP-yy7ph 3 роки тому +1

    what are that ac’s meme glasses??? lmao

  • @benbishop1131
    @benbishop1131 3 роки тому

    he must be using very dark ND filters shooting wide open in bright sunlight.

  • @brotherwill2107
    @brotherwill2107 3 роки тому

    his "yubetube" will never not make me laugh

  • @justinjones6810
    @justinjones6810 Рік тому

    What is so sad is that so many gaffers on tv shows do not know how to do this and the scene is too dark and you cannot tell what the character is doing

  • @cato.filmes
    @cato.filmes 3 роки тому +1

    THIS IS FREE, WTF

    • @filmmakers_academy
      @filmmakers_academy  3 роки тому

      We appreciate you!! We have more free stuff, over 30 filmmaking lessons: www.hurlbutacademy.com/courses/hurlbut-academy-sampler/

  • @antdx316
    @antdx316 3 роки тому +1

    The difference between novice and pro are the tricks novice people know nothing about.