I was using a TV screen as a backdrop back before the family bought our first color TV in 1967. Back then homes didn't have a VCR or computer or internet. I'd had to get everything set up before the show then shoot quick when an appropriate scene came on.
It's is so funny that you post this. About 2 months ago, me and my son started shooting a star wars stop motion series with his Legos, and the first thing we did was set up a TV as the background like "The Volume". We even used motion to simulate flying through space, entering atmosphere, etc. The whole rig is set up right behind me as I type this. We eventually plan on using a game engine to build digital sets that we can animate along with our frames to simulate grander environments. I knew I couldn't be the only one, but it's still cool to see you post this.
it's videos like this that make me want to completely reshoot all my b-roll. what a great job on this and such an awesome idea. I love everything about this. Nice job.
I'm surprised you didn't mount the TV on a wheeled stand. If you put it on an articulating mount, you could wheel it to where ever you want, change the angle, and be set up in seconds.
Basically it's a miniature video wall which is currently used in movie productions. I have used my monitor as my background for miniature photography for many many years and now they are using the same concept in video production too.
Me too! I took some photos of Funko Pops with my monitor as the background and loved the look! I never did "build it out" to try it for other things like this. Glad to see it's so effective.
Doing this with unreal engine and attaching a VR controller to your camera and linking that remote to the camera in unreal could potentially create some REALLY cool results. Latency would be the biggest potential issue. But assuming the movements aren’t really snappy I think it would totally work. That parallax would go a super long way
This is exactly what me and my son plan on doing. We started using a screen as a background the moment we started producing a stop motion series, and we're already thinking about game engines. The TV alone opened up massive capabilities. I can't imagine what a game engine could do.
Such an awesome video! I've played around with using a projector as a background scene, but absolutely love this idea of laying the TV down as a table top! Dude - you're awesome
This same method was used for Westworld and The Mandalorian instead of the typical green screen method. Mainly due to the fact they are LEDs so when bright enough they give off accurate ambient light and reflection so that CGI/models are easily mixed in and the actors look like they are in the same environment.
yup yup. inclusion of the stormtrooper kinda gives away dude's inspiration; not gonna watch the whole thing but i wonder if they cite that influence...
This is incredible! 😍 A quick thought - how about using a mirror at an angle over the subject? In a way reflecting back the image from the TV and using it as an ambient light source, that's basically the actual image used in the background? Wouldn't that create a universal color ambiance?
Just started doing it a couple months ago for a stop motion with my son, and it's been an incredible tool that takes our project from a bedroom hobby, to a full on mini cinematic production.
This is so nice. A few weeks ago i saw some virtual studios with unreal engine and stuff like that. I thought to myself "it can't beat a virtual studio with thousands of dollars on equipment, but can i get something similar for my small home setup, maybe a TV?" But i did not try it. Now i can see some nice footage of that as a great background/underground. Thank you so much
I needed to have a playground as a background for a product photo. Well with winter in Canada that wasn't possible to do it practically so I was inspired by the volume from the Mandalorian and did similar similar to your setup. I used a very old TV that was passable for some static shots. I never thought to put the product right on the display. That's a great idea.
Love your hacks and creativity Caleb! 💪🏽 We’re using a 4K projector with a 120” ALR screen with 2x Amaran F22 c for corporate webinars and our social/TH-cam videos and it makes life so easy! Had to switch on variable frame rate on a7 IV to remove banding. Works like charm using an Apple TV. Only tried a fast 35mm lens but after watching your demos 50mm might be worth testing for more background compression. One thing that I noticed is some background photos needed to be photoshopped to increase blur for sections that are relatively more distant. Equal blur looks weird with images that are meant to have depth. Thanks for sharing these ideas!
Ah, finally. Was always waiting for how you did that Ronin 4D Background, and just that small sentence with a Projector gave me enough of an Idea. Thank you very much 😘
There's a youtube channel (Tech Connections) that has a set which looks like RGB lighting behind cube shelving. But it's just done with TV panels so it very, very simple to setup and control compared to proper lights!
I've been doing this for a year now, I have a 55" set up on a wheeled stand in the studio room. TH-cam is really useful for animated backdrops. The technique is even more effective for glass items. My main camera PC is set up in dual monitor mode with the TV as the second monitor, I run TH-cam full screen on it.
As much as I'd love an LED wall, a TV will have to do for now! Haha. Would love to hear any tips about filming with projectors as the background. I've tried to do this but it seemed a little "fake". The beauty of a LED wall or TV is the fact that it kicks back light and reflections to make the image look a little more real
Also there are "Sync Boxs" for around $50+ use LED strips to synch/replicate the TV's color and help add to the surrounding light for more immersion of the subject.
This is a GREAT idea. A friend of mine has to shoot a video in a supermarket but he can only get access when they are restocking 2-4AM and needless to say he is having trouble getting cast and crew. So, I think if he can do your TV setup with a quick 30 second loop... he may be able to greenscreen the talent and combine in post. What do you think?
Just when you know it all. Caleb takes it all to another Level. Thank you for such an AMAZING tutorial on how to level up our footage and b-roll shots. I'm continually impressed by your creativity and ingenuity.
TH-camr/cinematographer/photographer ‘GxAce’ has been doing this for quite some time. He uses up to 4 LCDs for some shots (one botttom, one background, and two sides). Following his example I ended up using an old 42” matte LCD and an old unused appletv for the same effect on product photography/commercials. Been using this method for the last year and it works extremely well. Excellent video explaining the method 👍🏻
Great video from you! Really enjoy it! Moire is inevetable, as TVs pixels interfere with Bayer CFA on sensor. Even phone screens do moire on digital cameras.
Im trying the virtual background as soon as i get some customs done. Ive recently purchased a new TV and when it pauses for a period of time it does a Google slide show and was watching some stunning space photos it dawned on me I should use that for a superman figure that I've just started customising 🤩
As a long-term viewer and subscriber, can I ask a favor? Can you talk to the people who created the DSLR Controller app and convince them to update it?
Amazing work , thank you so much for sharing and enriching the creator community! There’s so much to gain by sharing ideas, Thank you and amazing work!
Caleb, your videos are always amazing. This one no exception. On point, thoroughly researched and explained. Thank you for the time, thoughts, and work you put into it. Amazing results.
I was already considering doing something similar but with a monitor once I get my Sony a7siii, my first camera that’s not a phone! This just sealed the deal, thank you for all the information man❤
Funnily enough, a few days from now marks the two-year anniversary of the first time I tried this technique. I use my 27" monitor, so I'm lacking a little bit of flexibility, but it still works quite well. I'll sometimes use a black reflective surface to place the subject on, so the image in the screen is mirrored below it.
This is actually an old concept called rear projection, which movie studios used in the early days of motion pictures. But, it’s giving me inspiration to try this with my stop motion videos. I currently use a lot of green screen shots, but using this method might save me time and look better, too. I could use a 27” 4K monitor on a VESA mount, then utilize an adjustable arm to position it for different scenes. Hmmm… interesting! Your video looks awesome, by the way.
Hey, great idea. Do you think that a Full HD TV could bring acceptable or interesting results as well - even when filming in 4K? If there's a shallow depth of field it should not really matter, right? Best regards
It works! I've been using a 1080 TV like this for months. You will get more moiré if the TV is in focus, but if the TV is even just slightly out of focus, it goes away.
@@INSTAFLIXMEDIA apparently you have very limited knowledge about social interaction and etiquette. To be clear, I’m here for DSLR Video Shooter / Caleb Pike and my comment is aimed at him, not you.
Great minds think alike. I was actually setting up to do this about a week ago. Now you've gone and done it before me. Great video. You have taught me a lot over the years and it is very much appreciated.
do i need this for anything i shoot? no. do i want this more than anything? yes.
Ha! The GOAT has landed!
Pretty much me exact thought process haha
The bald Guy is back!
Lol agreed
@@garand556 He's the bald guy. _Duh._
I was using a TV screen as a backdrop back before the family bought our first color TV in 1967. Back then homes didn't have a VCR or computer or internet. I'd had to get everything set up before the show then shoot quick when an appropriate scene came on.
Well, now I have a business case for that 120" mini LED tv I've had my eye on...
179 that bad boy! Fantastic channel by the way! Keep up the great work boss.
Are you gonna see him in court since he's gonna see you in the next video?
It's is so funny that you post this. About 2 months ago, me and my son started shooting a star wars stop motion series with his Legos, and the first thing we did was set up a TV as the background like "The Volume". We even used motion to simulate flying through space, entering atmosphere, etc. The whole rig is set up right behind me as I type this. We eventually plan on using a game engine to build digital sets that we can animate along with our frames to simulate grander environments. I knew I couldn't be the only one, but it's still cool to see you post this.
Have you posted this online?
it's videos like this that make me want to completely reshoot all my b-roll. what a great job on this and such an awesome idea. I love everything about this. Nice job.
I'm surprised you didn't mount the TV on a wheeled stand. If you put it on an articulating mount, you could wheel it to where ever you want, change the angle, and be set up in seconds.
You know Caleb’s next project is going to be a 3-tv mini volume with everything on arms and a cart :) or at least I’d like to see that!
Haha! You're right. I do have it on a rolling desk. Vesa could work but it might be a bit much to handle rotating it alone.
I didn't know you follow Caleb, not too surprised though lol
huge
you must be new here
After years, this is still one of the best, most informative, creative, well written and produced filmmaking channel on YT.
The environmental light the TV throws onto the subject is also great.
TV as a table top just blew my mind! Now I want to turn a TV into a coffee table.
Wasn't that done many many years back?
You need a ip68 TV 📺 hh
Do it!!!!
Do not spill your coffee. So, I can't try this.
It would make the most insane board game table!
This kind of how to videos is what makes this channel one of the best you can find in TH-cam
Basically it's a miniature video wall which is currently used in movie productions. I have used my monitor as my background for miniature photography for many many years and now they are using the same concept in video production too.
Me too! I took some photos of Funko Pops with my monitor as the background and loved the look! I never did "build it out" to try it for other things like this. Glad to see it's so effective.
Doing this with unreal engine and attaching a VR controller to your camera and linking that remote to the camera in unreal could potentially create some REALLY cool results. Latency would be the biggest potential issue. But assuming the movements aren’t really snappy I think it would totally work. That parallax would go a super long way
This is exactly what me and my son plan on doing. We started using a screen as a background the moment we started producing a stop motion series, and we're already thinking about game engines. The TV alone opened up massive capabilities. I can't imagine what a game engine could do.
Such an awesome video! I've played around with using a projector as a background scene, but absolutely love this idea of laying the TV down as a table top! Dude - you're awesome
Daaaaaaayum! That's so cool. I have an extra tv in the garage that I'm going to use for stuff like this. You're the king of great ideas!! 🎉🎉
This same method was used for Westworld and The Mandalorian instead of the typical green screen method. Mainly due to the fact they are LEDs so when bright enough they give off accurate ambient light and reflection so that CGI/models are easily mixed in and the actors look like they are in the same environment.
yup yup. inclusion of the stormtrooper kinda gives away dude's inspiration; not gonna watch the whole thing but i wonder if they cite that influence...
This is the future of movies. Unreal 5 and LED sets are a big game changer.
This is incredible! 😍 A quick thought - how about using a mirror at an angle over the subject? In a way reflecting back the image from the TV and using it as an ambient light source, that's basically the actual image used in the background? Wouldn't that create a universal color ambiance?
isn't this essentially the premise of how the 'sets' for Mandalorian were shot?
@@dragon-id5uj Yeah, with added camera tracking so the terrain moves with the shot
so simple, but so effective! Love it
I'm using it for my photography/video shoots for over 3-4 years with my LG OLED 55. I'm amazed people are not doing it more often. Results are amazing
Just started doing it a couple months ago for a stop motion with my son, and it's been an incredible tool that takes our project from a bedroom hobby, to a full on mini cinematic production.
This is so nice. A few weeks ago i saw some virtual studios with unreal engine and stuff like that.
I thought to myself "it can't beat a virtual studio with thousands of dollars on equipment, but can i get something similar for my small home setup, maybe a TV?"
But i did not try it. Now i can see some nice footage of that as a great background/underground. Thank you so much
I needed to have a playground as a background for a product photo. Well with winter in Canada that wasn't possible to do it practically so I was inspired by the volume from the Mandalorian and did similar similar to your setup. I used a very old TV that was passable for some static shots. I never thought to put the product right on the display. That's a great idea.
Great idea! Is it mandatory with a 4K video, or can you get by with HD as well.
I’ve been using this technique this year. It’s been such an unlock.
I love seeing people pushing the limits of tech in new ideas. Really dig what your doing here. Creativity +5!
Well... time to up my videos with these techniques! Thanks a lot for the ideas, Caleb!
Now this is really cool!
This is better than excellent. Great breakdown on the setups and the TV selections. Thankyou!
Caleb Pike! This dude is a legend! Thanks for another epic video, you keep providing immense value and it’s well appreciated! Thank you sir.
What about copyright violations? Is this copyright violation proof? If so, brilliant! If not, no thanks… 😊
Amazing!! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Happy Thursday!! 😊👍
"DANK LUTS" was an excellent addition. Great ideas my man
Yesssss I just started doing this recently as well
Your footage is already way better than most disney modern productions
Love your hacks and creativity Caleb! 💪🏽 We’re using a 4K projector with a 120” ALR screen with 2x Amaran F22 c for corporate webinars and our social/TH-cam videos and it makes life so easy! Had to switch on variable frame rate on a7 IV to remove banding. Works like charm using an Apple TV. Only tried a fast 35mm lens but after watching your demos 50mm might be worth testing for more background compression.
One thing that I noticed is some background photos needed to be photoshopped to increase blur for sections that are relatively more distant. Equal blur looks weird with images that are meant to have depth.
Thanks for sharing these ideas!
Incredible effect! I use TV's for the backgrounds in my online D&D games. Appreciate all the tips here!
This is good stuff!!!! Thank you for not wasting my time like a lot of TH-camrs.
Amazing idea. I love the creativity of using a common object like a tv to achieve all this!
Like always - industry-changing ideas and content! Simplicity, practicality, super quality and savings!
This idea is so cool! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Thank you for the kind words and super Maxuuell!
Ah, finally. Was always waiting for how you did that Ronin 4D Background, and just that small sentence with a Projector gave me enough of an Idea. Thank you very much 😘
There's a youtube channel (Tech Connections) that has a set which looks like RGB lighting behind cube shelving. But it's just done with TV panels so it very, very simple to setup and control compared to proper lights!
I've been doing this for a year now, I have a 55" set up on a wheeled stand in the studio room. TH-cam is really useful for animated backdrops. The technique is even more effective for glass items. My main camera PC is set up in dual monitor mode with the TV as the second monitor, I run TH-cam full screen on it.
As much as I'd love an LED wall, a TV will have to do for now! Haha. Would love to hear any tips about filming with projectors as the background. I've tried to do this but it seemed a little "fake". The beauty of a LED wall or TV is the fact that it kicks back light and reflections to make the image look a little more real
Amazing idea man … so simple yet so effective … you have sparked my creative brain some more 😍 Earned a new sub here
This is creativity on steroids. Thank you for the inspiration man
Also there are "Sync Boxs" for around $50+ use LED strips to synch/replicate the TV's color and help add to the surrounding light for more immersion of the subject.
this is so FREAKING cool - im doing it lol thanks for the idea
YES!
Simply BRILLIANT!
This is a GREAT idea. A friend of mine has to shoot a video in a supermarket but he can only get access when they are restocking 2-4AM and needless to say he is having trouble getting cast and crew. So, I think if he can do your TV setup with a quick 30 second loop... he may be able to greenscreen the talent and combine in post. What do you think?
COmo transmites la imagen aa laa TV en HD ?
Such a great video. Excellent detail, beautifully explained.
Great idea. I have an LG Oled on my wall but never could pull this off. Thanks for breaking it down!
Very Creative idea! Thanks for sharing. 👏👏👏
Just when you know it all. Caleb takes it all to another Level. Thank you for such an AMAZING tutorial on how to level up our footage and b-roll shots. I'm continually impressed by your creativity and ingenuity.
Wow, just Wow, this is how creative videography is done! Thank you for sharing Caleb 🙏😊
The poor man's, static UNREAL ENGINE! Great vid Caleb. Thanks!
Absolute genius idea!!
TH-camr/cinematographer/photographer ‘GxAce’ has been doing this for quite some time. He uses up to 4
LCDs for some shots (one botttom, one background, and two sides). Following his example I ended up using an old 42” matte LCD and an old unused appletv for the same effect on product photography/commercials. Been using this method for the last year and it works extremely well. Excellent video explaining the method 👍🏻
used to do this back in the day when I shot for a tech ytber who shall not be named. So fun to find wild moving backgrounds for product shots.
I love your stuff, please keep going with the inventive innovation - very cool!
Thank you so much for the support!
Awesome idea! I’m thinking of using my iPad Pro for ring shots on a wedding day. Now, what backgrounds to use? 🤔
Fantastic results!!! What a great idea!!
I love these types of videos way more than your tech ones. Awesome content!
Incredible. Thank you for sharing, there are many selfish creatives out there who would keep this to themselves. Great channel.
This video was so much more than I thought it would be - fantastic idea!
Great video from you! Really enjoy it!
Moire is inevetable, as TVs pixels interfere with Bayer CFA on sensor. Even phone screens do moire on digital cameras.
Fantastic idea! If only I had space :)
This video is amazing! It has me thinking about so many ways to use this. What a great idea. Thank you for the video!
Wow! This is a wonderful idea, we can now film our own version of “The book of Bobba Fet”. Thanks Caleb!
That is such a cool idea! 10/10
Such a great idea, definitely gonna try this soon!!
Very clever ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.
Im trying the virtual background as soon as i get some customs done.
Ive recently purchased a new TV and when it pauses for a period of time it does a Google slide show and was watching some stunning space photos it dawned on me I should use that for a superman figure that I've just started customising 🤩
Awesome video, this content is what makes your channel SUPER valuable. Thanks for sharing.
As a long-term viewer and subscriber, can I ask a favor? Can you talk to the people who created the DSLR Controller app and convince them to update it?
Very creative and original content thank you!
Amazing work , thank you so much for sharing and enriching the creator community!
There’s so much to gain by sharing ideas,
Thank you and amazing work!
Caleb, your videos are always amazing. This one no exception. On point, thoroughly researched and explained. Thank you for the time, thoughts, and work you put into it. Amazing results.
This is the coolest idea I have seen for a long time. Thank you so much!
I was already considering doing something similar but with a monitor once I get my Sony a7siii, my first camera that’s not a phone! This just sealed the deal, thank you for all the information man❤
Funnily enough, a few days from now marks the two-year anniversary of the first time I tried this technique. I use my 27" monitor, so I'm lacking a little bit of flexibility, but it still works quite well. I'll sometimes use a black reflective surface to place the subject on, so the image in the screen is mirrored below it.
OmG ❤ what a freaking great idea!!!!! I have two flat panels sitting in storage… digging out them out.
This is actually an old concept called rear projection, which movie studios used in the early days of motion pictures. But, it’s giving me inspiration to try this with my stop motion videos. I currently use a lot of green screen shots, but using this method might save me time and look better, too. I could use a 27” 4K monitor on a VESA mount, then utilize an adjustable arm to position it for different scenes. Hmmm… interesting! Your video looks awesome, by the way.
Genius idea. Thank you for sharing!
The best studio trick I ever run into! Seems like inspired by The Mandalorian/Sony's CLED tech😜👍.
Awesome!! Love this I did some with my I pad a few years ago, but nothing like this, gives me some great ideas
This is the quality content I love your channel for.
Hey, great idea. Do you think that a Full HD TV could bring acceptable or interesting results as well - even when filming in 4K? If there's a shallow depth of field it should not really matter, right?
Best regards
It works! I've been using a 1080 TV like this for months. You will get more moiré if the TV is in focus, but if the TV is even just slightly out of focus, it goes away.
Excellent video. Great idea. I think I shall use this one. ❤❤❤
Such a great and simple way to quickly get some high-production-looking shots.
This is such a fun idea! Super playful and the results are amazing. Great job!!!
Super inspired to give this one a try!
This is the coolest thing…I’m going to implement this into my next video
Hands down to a great idea. thank you!
Man, this was on my periphery for a while. Then you just raise the bar and put this video out Caleb! Sick share my man!!
Definitely implementing this.
I’ve only just started this and am like, less than 1 minute in but my mind is blown!!!! More more more more more of this!!! Wow Caleb
Apparently you have very limited knowledge about film making. It's a very old concept
@@INSTAFLIXMEDIA apparently you have very limited knowledge about social interaction and etiquette. To be clear, I’m here for DSLR Video Shooter / Caleb Pike and my comment is aimed at him, not you.
Great minds think alike. I was actually setting up to do this about a week ago. Now you've gone and done it before me. Great video. You have taught me a lot over the years and it is very much appreciated.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
What a great idea. So simple but so versatile. I really need to try that.
This is fantastic. Thank you!
Very creative! Thank you.
thank you for your time and effort! well done.