Cinematography Tips: Breaking Up & Diffusing Light!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- Ryan breaks down how to break up and diffuse light for better cinematography!
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One of the best episodes in a while! Great one!
Lighting correctly is not easy at all, thanks Ryan this is very helpful.
My DP made me buy a haze/fog machine for our production, he said it would increase dynamic range, and the look in sample shots from other movies he showed me is really great. We're not talking about rooms full of smoke here, but a subtle thin haze across the room. If you don't want to spend money on a machine, a couple of incense sticks will do as well, it just takes longer :p
I've been meaning to try Shane's bookend light. I gotta do that. Thanks for sharing.
Dave you're just everywhere. haha.
Hey Dave! Why not collab with Film Riot?
***** GIVE THIS MAN A COOKIE!! A real one... the eatable kind.. This collab should really happen
Great episode! I busted up laughing at the 80's music video lighting.
Loving Film Riot when I use to watch it out for bit extra information.Now I'm studying film, these guys have really helped me go that extra mile. THANKS GUYS!
I do love me some tips on breaking up
I learn more from this than my ACTUAL cinematography class
Definitely one of the best episodes you guys have made. A simple technique, but one that is not necessarily only aimed at beginners. Great job guys. This actually lines up perfectly with a shoot I'm planning. Wonderful!
I.... frickin..... love you.
Dale Berry ,m,
I love episodes like this. It's clear you've put more effort into it and it pays off. Good job Ry-guy!
adding the extra diffuser sheet only will give a scrim effect and make the camera operator open up the lens more or increase the iso…it will only slightly (if any) diffuse the light any more. The only real effect you may get is a wrap around effect since the second diffuser is moved closer to the subject. Still a good video.
Diffusion was nice and easy for this close shot of Josh but it would be a whole new level of difficulty for a scene, where all shots would need to match it. I'd love to see an episode about keeping consistent with lighting.
The noir part was great, very funny and good looking too.
You guys always upload episodess that are insanely relevant to what I'm currently looking into. Thanks for reading my mind!
This has to be my favourite episode in ages!
Very insightful and finally I've found the solution to something I've been looking for for awhile!
Thanks Ry Guy!
Thank you! I love episodes like these, especially the cinematography ones.
I keep coming back to watch the sponsor's sketch. Best one so far.
Super cool. Really appreciated this one.
The shots where you guys used the home-made cutouts looked sweet...Really jazzed up the shots...Great advice as always, thanks.
Awesome as always, Film Riot.
Wow nice Tipps with this Cookie thing! Loved it
I learn more from this than my film subject at school, thanks Ryan for your awesome show.
Thank you Ryan. You made my day.
Okay, this is probably the best tutorial on lighting I've seen so far!
RYN! you are always my inspiration!!!!!
One of the best how to videos you guys have done. Thank You!
The black and white commercial break was hilarious! 😂
Great episode guys! I missed a good tip/information episode on more common things like this (if you can call light just "common"). Instead of specific information about a product, or project, etc.. They're great, not complaining about that, just think it has been a bit too much without more "useful"episodes that just make me wanna pick up my camera and shoot some epicness. Hope it helps.
The sound one was very good as well.
The "book light" and "double diffusion" techniques are great for creating a large, soft source in a compact space, but they also severely stop down your light. Use them wisely.
Pretty much all modification will decrease the power of your light. If you need to boost it, add a second light to the bounce.
powerful Film Riot! thank you so much guys!
Although I love all the video knowledge that are packed into these episodes, my favorite parts are always the last 10-20 seconds
that "cookie" thing is an awesome effect! you guys crack me up. I spend less money watching ur tips and tricks, I don't need to go to film school. Keep up the awesome work guys... cool beard on Josh. Makes him look like an adult now. lol
The close ups make him look like an action star...
On one no-budget shoot I was DoPing for. I created cookaloris by taping leaves from fake ivy to chicken wire. The light created by it matched that of the location.
Random Note: Most Key Grips I know will call a branch used to break up light a branchaloris. (Know your lingo.)
This was a fantastic episode lads. Thanks.
Really great episode! I feel like I took so much away from it. Reminded me of the camera movement video a while back. Keep stuff like this coming!
Very new to all of it and this was very helpful! Thanks guys!
Looking forward to part 2
Quick tip! DIY book light use work lights (I think its what they are called) to bounce the light off the board as an alternative to the weaker can light, or more pricey lights that some people can't afford.
Film cookies. That's genius, I've never heard of that technique before. Awesome video guys!
Informative, yet hysterical.
Another entertaining voyage into the surreal world of Ryan and Josh :) I know you were not making a 90 min feature (ie, time limited) but interesting to hear your thoughts on on-light diffusion like soft boxes, etc. What do you think of the proliferation of ring lights on the lens? Seems to be everywhere (though I kinda like the look).
nice one lighting is always important
"Soft cookies are my favorite" that made me laugh real hard.
Amazing video by the way, just incredible work!
I was the 25th View!! these things are always at 100s if not 1000s of views when I see them I feel awesome now!
Thanks guys, really helpful! :D
Haha the cookie, I almost died!
I like soft cookies too. BTW the 80's video part was brilliant. Love how you even added extra color to the video.
Noir was amazing! The music sold it!
you guys from fim riot are just crazy !... I luv it. :3
Thanks man, these are awesome techniques to know
Thanks Ryan! this episode was amazing once again :D
Your creativity is extreme..!!
MORE ON THIS PLEASE!
diffused lighting is one of the best tricks to make your film look cinematic in my opinion.
Ahh this episode was fantastic! Thank you Ryan, you smart cookie ;D
Hey Ryan! I was wondering if you could do an episode on outside locations, like a camping scene at night. How would you go about certain lighting and/or audio, especially in open spaces like maybe a field or in the middle a clearing in the bush?
Thanks! :D
You guys are my favorites. Don't tell Bloom.
Always the best guys!
This video was pretty awesome. Epic. and we will use it, and of course refer to you when we do!
Just gotta get me some lights now...
Great video! Gives me a bunch of ideas.
That was good. Real good.
" you're old. "
dont worry I felt that one too Ryan haha.
Great video fellas, definitely learning lighting right now
and this had some great tips. Any tips on diffusing led lights?
I have several R300 led lights but even with the milk diffusion filters they
sell the lights are still very harsh. I'll try some of the techniques out
but if there's anything else you could add that would be awesome!
I have always been wondering how Emmanuel Lubezki set up the lights in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
EXCELLENT TUTORIAL!!!
Josh: "Soft cookies are my favorite" lol
I love Joshes comments.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I would like to know more about the software you use in post, color grading in particular, you do a fantastic job.
+iTent Productions DaVinci Resolve/Magic Bullet Looks for Color Grading, and Premiere Pro and After Effects for editing and compositing
That was a pleasant video for me to watch.
Thanks for the amazing tips, Ry
Glad you liked them!
It seems that the link for Shane's book light is not working. Is there any other way to get to this page? I'd love to read more in depth.
We are all pirates sailing looking for booty Ryan, XD
The 80s style part reminded me of Drive!
Very informative video, thanks for sharing. I wonder when you set up a light like that indoors how bright does it have to be in lumens, so you get a descent shot without cranking up the ISO to much?
Cookie was amazing thanks for the tips Ryan !!! (:
please do more videos like this oneeeeeeeeeee
so creative, thank you
This was as educational and helpful as it was hilarious. Also, I would like to see some True Detective inspired episodes. :)
Film Riot can you go over what kind of light stands you use?
Josh at 2:05 & 2:39 with the light like that, u look a bit like Griffin Hammond. Anyone see the change happen too?
Tip: Don't make your cooks out of foam. They will smoke. He also forgot to mention that the further away the cook from the light, the harder the edge.
Ryan! How did you do the rainbow 80s lights?
Maybe I missed it but is there an episode that discusses lighting equipment? Essential gear, great values, cheap DIY alternatives?
Great episode.
luv it
Question… What's the best way to make a video appear as though it's being played on a television? The television is a video and not a picture… I use Premiere as well as Final Cut X
Thanks for the lighting tips, I really gotta try using a cookie.
Ryan where do you find all those amazing old school film clips lol
EY FILMRIOT YOU SO DAMN AWESOME, BADA BING BAM, yo!1!
You are the king!
Good tips... loved the cookies!
This video is awesome!
please do one episode on CONTRAST LIGHTING
Hello rayon cony I was wondering if you could show me how to do an effect when you shoot a light bulb love you
Thanks Ryan :)
Hey Ryan, not sure if you've covered this or not, as I'm fairly new to the Film Riot community, but what are the disadvantages of smoothing shots with software, say CC Warp Stabilizer within After Effects. Is there really any difference in shelling out the money for a Steadicam or other shot stabilizer?
So good 9:37 so good!
Great tip. Thx
hello.. could you make like an specal episode were you guys discuss and give us tips for how not to make your video look like a home video or tv movie production. To make everything look proffesional?