Love the Keep Your Sky notes. When I was first starting out, I was always taught to expose for my subject, so if people were standing in a sky shot I would try to expose for their faces rather than the sky. But that's not how we see things with our real eyes, and so I eventually learned that it's okay if your subjects aren't "perfectly" exposed all the time. Sometimes it's okay to let them slip into the environment.
I was taught that same lesson, but it was because we were selling photos of people to those same people, and people want to see their face. It makes money, but it doesn't often make art.
for the first tip a game changer for me that's super cheap but helps in almost every situation is a 5 in 1 reflector i usually shoot mini docs ets and when shooting outdoor interviews you can keep sky exposed correctly while using the reflector to keep subject lit up etc or diffuse depending on scenario
If your lights can't out power the sun light coming through the window, it's a good idea to invest in some ND Gels and reduce the amount of light coming through the window. That way your lights will have more impact
I really love the shot with the brother in the orange shirt facing towards the smaller 1/3 of the frame towards the left. Its such a great intentional use of that kind of composition. It make it feel spiritual. like hes having a conversation with the Divine. beautiful shots all around and i learned alot. Happy to be a new subscriber.
I like it. youre smooth and these are solid tips. im subbed. ll never forget having a loooong conversation with a DP about shadows. and he told me "why are you trying to burn the shadows away? they are your friend, use your light to create shadows. they tell the story." and went on to tell me about how Michelangelo said when he sculpted stone he said "I just remove the pieces that don't belong there" and its like that with the shadows. remove the parts of the light that dont belong there. its trippy man
Awesome tips. I started my videography a year ago. Almost all my early videos had blown out skies! Lol. It’s painful watching stuff a year ago! Anyway your channel has helped me in the last year. Heading to a job now!
The first point reminded me of a drawing tutorial i saw a while back. When drawing with shadows, it’s ok if not all the features of the subject are seen. It’s better to shade a part of the face and end up “blocking” features to make the sketch look natural vs forcing the viewer the see the eyes or nose or mouth
Great tips/reminders, Chris! Appreciate you. These days, most everything I film is in studio. However, I did go back and look at some footage from the past, to look at the exposure of the sky. ha
This video is amazing! I love how YC shares practical tips to enhance cinematography without having to buy new gear. His suggestions are incredibly valuable, especially keeping the sky properly exposed and working on shot composition. Additionally, the emphasis on choosing the right stabilizer is spot on. These tips will truly make a difference in my future filmmaking projects. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge!" Question about the content: "Regarding the suggestion of keeping the sky properly exposed, could you provide a practical example of how to adjust the position of the sun within the frame to achieve that effect? What is your preferred approach for maintaining a balance between subject lighting and capturing sky details in challenging situations?
I swear I’m only on the “keep the sky” tip I’m sitting here yelling at my screen like “exaaaactlyyyyy!!!!!!!.” I’m not saying that’s a hard concept to grasp but I just never get to talk to anybody about the fact of feeling the emotion of the day through the sky!! Lmaooo YES my boy!!!
This was an excellent video! I especially enjoyed your tips on layering lights. Mastering that skill alone will level you up from being a run of the mill videographer to being worth of the title "cinematographer".
Thanks for this video! It was very informative, will have to see about layering the Apple devices before and after me for more contrast and also for the layering effect. Not to mention wearing contrasting shirt colors to my background lol
I know I approached u regarding a music video I u fees tend that you have adjusted your career goal so I’m using your videos to incorporate my own approach so thank you for Sharing your knowledge!!
Seems like a common theme here in the comments but I love your “keep the sky” suggestion. I 100% agree. People just find it so much easier to just let it blow out and you loose emotion, visual interest, and much more by doing that
It’s always good to see people grow and not turn into an industry snob… respect to you for remaining true to the craft and and connected to your audience.
Yo man. Great insights here, but I hope you don't mind me saying I found the stills moving around while on screen really off putting! They're jittering around was uncomfortable to look at. It's not a huge deal as your message shines through the video but just wanted to let you know ☺️
Love the Keep Your Sky notes. When I was first starting out, I was always taught to expose for my subject, so if people were standing in a sky shot I would try to expose for their faces rather than the sky. But that's not how we see things with our real eyes, and so I eventually learned that it's okay if your subjects aren't "perfectly" exposed all the time. Sometimes it's okay to let them slip into the environment.
I was taught that same lesson, but it was because we were selling photos of people to those same people, and people want to see their face. It makes money, but it doesn't often make art.
Same here!
for the first tip a game changer for me that's super cheap but helps in almost every situation is a 5 in 1 reflector i usually shoot mini docs ets and when shooting outdoor interviews you can keep sky exposed correctly while using the reflector to keep subject lit up etc or diffuse depending on scenario
I forgot to mention that, solid tip!
If your lights can't out power the sun light coming through the window, it's a good idea to invest in some ND Gels and reduce the amount of light coming through the window. That way your lights will have more impact
I really love the shot with the brother in the orange shirt facing towards the smaller 1/3 of the frame towards the left. Its such a great intentional use of that kind of composition. It make it feel spiritual. like hes having a conversation with the Divine.
beautiful shots all around and i learned alot. Happy to be a new subscriber.
This was wayyy more helpful than people who just talk gear. Loved this and would like to see more videos like this!
Solid! Thanks bro 👊🏻
“Think about coloring before you shoot” yeah that’s good!
Such an important point that's very often undermined. Great advice!
I like it. youre smooth and these are solid tips. im subbed. ll never forget having a loooong conversation with a DP about shadows. and he told me "why are you trying to burn the shadows away? they are your friend, use your light to create shadows. they tell the story." and went on to tell me about how Michelangelo said when he sculpted stone he said "I just remove the pieces that don't belong there" and its like that with the shadows. remove the parts of the light that dont belong there. its trippy man
so nice to see you change your way to shoot videos, inspiring!
YC is always coming with the BEST tips for cinematography. So incredibly useful. Thank you man!
I appreciate you checking out the video
Amen!🙏🏼 💯 Beleedat
Simple yet extremely important details mate! Great post!
Awesome tips. I started my videography a year ago. Almost all my early videos had blown out skies! Lol. It’s painful watching stuff a year ago! Anyway your channel has helped me in the last year. Heading to a job now!
Awesome video. Appreciate the amount of time and effort you have put into creating it and finding all of these great examples
Currently bingeing your videos...unreal!!!!! so good!!!!!
Every single tip is a gem! Keep it up man, highly appreciate your work and efforts!
Very informative video. Thank you for reminding us of the fundamentals we often over look. Thank you!🙏🏽
The first point reminded me of a drawing tutorial i saw a while back.
When drawing with shadows, it’s ok if not all the features of the subject are seen. It’s better to shade a part of the face and end up “blocking” features to make the sketch look natural vs forcing the viewer the see the eyes or nose or mouth
Very helpful advice. I especially like the one about pre-prod planning for set design and wardrobe.
Love your work man!! Solid stuff all round!
Great tips! Good reminders, and new ways to think about things we sometimes forget! Thanks for the awesome stuff you are putting out!
One of the best videos about filmmaking i saw
Great tips/reminders, Chris! Appreciate you.
These days, most everything I film is in studio. However, I did go back and look at some footage from the past, to look at the exposure of the sky. ha
When I started doing this, it changed my imagery completely. This is great advice
This video is amazing! I love how YC shares practical tips to enhance cinematography without having to buy new gear. His suggestions are incredibly valuable, especially keeping the sky properly exposed and working on shot composition. Additionally, the emphasis on choosing the right stabilizer is spot on. These tips will truly make a difference in my future filmmaking projects. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge!"
Question about the content: "Regarding the suggestion of keeping the sky properly exposed, could you provide a practical example of how to adjust the position of the sun within the frame to achieve that effect? What is your preferred approach for maintaining a balance between subject lighting and capturing sky details in challenging situations?
Nice!!
Thanks YC,
legend!
Been following you for min, thanks for all your tips💯
YES YES YES! Your dropping sooo many gems 🥰
Thank you. Your videos are always so helpful.
Brother, thanks for your content. Really refreshing and down to point, not to mention your teach with the example.
What a great video. Such great insights and your images are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I swear I’m only on the “keep the sky” tip I’m sitting here yelling at my screen like “exaaaactlyyyyy!!!!!!!.” I’m not saying that’s a hard concept to grasp but I just never get to talk to anybody about the fact of feeling the emotion of the day through the sky!! Lmaooo YES my boy!!!
What an amazing film. Thanks for sharing the wisdom.
This was super helpful!! Appreciate you!
Thank you so much. Lots of much needed advice.
This was an excellent video! I especially enjoyed your tips on layering lights. Mastering that skill alone will level you up from being a run of the mill videographer to being worth of the title "cinematographer".
Excellent tips as reminders to use all the tools!
Thanks for this video! It was very informative, will have to see about layering the Apple devices before and after me for more contrast and also for the layering effect. Not to mention wearing contrasting shirt colors to my background lol
This channel has amazing value!!
I was worried this would be just another repeat video but I'm glad I watched because I hadn't heard these suggestions yet! Thanks
Thanks for this experience
Thank you for sharing this!
This was very good! Appreciate these tips bro
Great reminder of the basics.
I gotta say man, your images are absolutely beautiful
This was really good, thank you!
Thanks for the great tips, man🔥
amazing tips!
@YCImaging been watchingg you for years you the goat burh
Awesome vid bro. Thanks for the tips
Great tips. Great video. More of this kind of content, man!
Another dope, insightful piece bruh 🔥🔥🔥
bruh i love the point of the sky so awesome
What a great video. Thanks man
Good morning from Papua New Guinea. I enjoyed watching your contents.❤❤
I love you YC!!! Thank you for this!!! worth $$$$ what you mention on this video!!! lots of love for you brother...
thank's broo!✨
My new favorite channel
you so on point bro
Thanks bro appreciate the info
Thank you
These are great!
A lot of gems in here 🔥📷🔥
Awesome vid!!
Excellent video!
Thanks!
Thanks for this
bro, thank you !
You are amazing bro
I know I approached u regarding a music video I u fees tend that you have adjusted your career goal so I’m using your videos to incorporate my own approach so thank you for Sharing your knowledge!!
I love it!
This is golden YC and Vulandes are the most creative and logical TH-camrs in the videography space!👏🏾🔥
@YClmaging2. are you for real bro?😍🙏🏾👏🏾
Thx mane
Great video! Thanks for your tips :)
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The goat ty bro
THANKS FOR THISS
informative video.
This is excellent content!
@YClmaging2. really!!! Awesome!!!
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I think I found you in 2016/ 2017 sonetime there... Blessup
Just curious, have you ever used ND gels on windows?
This video was good
Does anybody know what the still at 2:11 is from? Is it from a movie? Or is there a photographer name? It's a beautiful image.
I like the way you put storytelling foremost with these tips. You’d think it would be common sense, but turns out it’s pretty rare.
@YClmaging2. huh?
review the petzval 55 lens with the crazy bokeh plz :)
Seems like a common theme here in the comments but I love your “keep the sky” suggestion. I 100% agree. People just find it so much easier to just let it blow out and you loose emotion, visual interest, and much more by doing that
And great advice throughout man! Thanks for this video!
Great video man! Solid tips!
Shooting in RAW Video would definitely help keep the exposure in the sky.
It’s always good to see people grow and not turn into an industry snob… respect to you for remaining true to the craft and and connected to your audience.
TThankss
Have you used mist filter in this video ?
anyone know where the photo of the guy on the beach is from?
Solid advice as always 💯💪🏾
@YClmaging2. guh win yu mada batty bwoi, a who yaa try trick
Which movie is this at 1:08?
Free game 🔥
Hey ycimaging have you ever had an offer to do a music video, but you didnt like the song. If so did you still do the music video?
Yo man. Great insights here, but I hope you don't mind me saying I found the stills moving around while on screen really off putting! They're jittering around was uncomfortable to look at. It's not a huge deal as your message shines through the video but just wanted to let you know ☺️
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Always here for the game. 💯
Me trying to create an aesthetically pleasing image with the extremely low dynamic range and lack of any good video codecs on my t7i 💀
Dope video, very informative