I loved this for the curtains and sheer, and for the sheer good, grounded instruction. Thanks, this will help me greatly, as a deeply inexperienced video interviewer and recordist. Cheers.
I’m glad you say this. Too much emphasis on backlighting and a religious adherence to it can be a problem. Early morning or sunset light can look incredible if you position yourself for front light (or close to.) This kind of light will often create interesting contrast simply by what falls in shadow and what falls in light. Trees, buildings, etc will give you your contrast instead of silhouetting. Backlight isn’t always appropriate for the tone and mood of your project. Cinematographers are getting better, and more of us realize shooting with backlight generally looks better and more moody. But is that the appropriate tone? It’s insane how many commercials I see that look great, but they all look the same, and perhaps are a bit too cinematic for their own good. Selective front lighting has to be a part of your skill set.
I think there's also some confusion or misunderstanding about what constitutes backlight / how the term is used. In my understanding it's anything where the light source is between 45-90 degrees from the front, so basically going from side lighting all the way to TRUE back lighting (which is complete sillhouette and I think is pretty undesirable / rarely used except for very stylised "hero"-type shots, or music videos, etc.). So that encompasses a huge range of looks, and that's without taking into account the hardness/softness of the source, as well as colour temp, all of which can totally transform the look. I think it's too simplistic to consider "back lighting" as one look.
I think having a silhouette shot is totally fine. I mean, the director did cut to a side profile where we could clearly see the face. It's kinda what makes the ad feel more "real". Just my 2 cents. Still appreciate your thoughts a lot on things Patrick.
@@MayurMahapatraFilms I bet every single DP here on youtube just suck out information on this channel. Because there is nothing better than this on the Internet
I could show you my last project, but you would be dismayed at how wrong I got the lighting, and the camera settings, and the set design. It was a study in blacks and clipped highlights. It was side/backlit with inadequate fill, shot 6 stops under.
Off course as a colourist, I made a reasonably embarrassing attempt to recover my hobby shot in post. So yes I blame the colourist, he is hopeless behind the camera, lighting, and set design, and fix it in post is his weakest skill. But it was fun trying to do the imposable -at every step in the production from set to post. 😅
NOOO!!! HOW COULD YOU FORGET ABOUT SILK STOKING oN CAMERA! IT is curtains Sheers and silk stocking on camera, those are ingridients of cinematography !
Although look up Dior filter for glimmer glass type effect plus some star burst magic very cinematic. To @weztastudio6170 point. Stockings in front of lens does some special things.
I enjoy the humor in these as much as the educational aspect.
I loved this for the curtains and sheer, and for the sheer good, grounded instruction. Thanks, this will help me greatly, as a deeply inexperienced video interviewer and recordist. Cheers.
That intro was killer!! haha
It's always fun to see what version of the outtro he does.
always learning from you, these videos actually help to make me better.
I’m glad you say this. Too much emphasis on backlighting and a religious adherence to it can be a problem. Early morning or sunset light can look incredible if you position yourself for front light (or close to.) This kind of light will often create interesting contrast simply by what falls in shadow and what falls in light. Trees, buildings, etc will give you your contrast instead of silhouetting. Backlight isn’t always appropriate for the tone and mood of your project.
Cinematographers are getting better, and more of us realize shooting with backlight generally looks better and more moody. But is that the appropriate tone? It’s insane how many commercials I see that look great, but they all look the same, and perhaps are a bit too cinematic for their own good.
Selective front lighting has to be a part of your skill set.
I think there's also some confusion or misunderstanding about what constitutes backlight / how the term is used.
In my understanding it's anything where the light source is between 45-90 degrees from the front, so basically going from side lighting all the way to TRUE back lighting (which is complete sillhouette and I think is pretty undesirable / rarely used except for very stylised "hero"-type shots, or music videos, etc.).
So that encompasses a huge range of looks, and that's without taking into account the hardness/softness of the source, as well as colour temp, all of which can totally transform the look. I think it's too simplistic to consider "back lighting" as one look.
these are amazing! love all episodes
I, personally, am all for the name change. Wandering DP out, Curtains & Sheers in 👍🏼
I think having a silhouette shot is totally fine. I mean, the director did cut to a side profile where we could clearly see the face. It's kinda what makes the ad feel more "real". Just my 2 cents. Still appreciate your thoughts a lot on things Patrick.
@7:00 I did this last week on my commercial! It’s makes a WORLD of a difference.
Joshua.. I am here too.. good to see you bro. 🙏
@@MayurMahapatraFilms I bet every single DP here on youtube just suck out information on this channel. Because there is nothing better than this on the Internet
MOREEEEEEEEEEE!!!
😂😂 love this content mate!
"Oh no, the sea is sad"
I will quickly do both then focus on what I want
I could show you my last project, but you would be dismayed at how wrong I got the lighting, and the camera settings, and the set design. It was a study in blacks and clipped highlights. It was side/backlit with inadequate fill, shot 6 stops under.
Off course as a colourist, I made a reasonably embarrassing attempt to recover my hobby shot in post. So yes I blame the colourist, he is hopeless behind the camera, lighting, and set design, and fix it in post is his weakest skill. But it was fun trying to do the imposable -at every step in the production from set to post.
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whats the name of the ad? i wanna see it full
Do you have a video of how you light up your vidoes? they look amazing
Which commercial is this? Its beautiful
Great episode as usual. BTW the link for the TH-cam Key Light no longer works.
Does anyone know how to make those blue really pop like how the ocean does in the commercial?
Resolve?
@@wanderingdpyeh i figured very pretty commercial birds tie it all together
Love the intro...wink wink!
ok Bro!
Please do a Breakdown of "#OnSet - Being a Cinematographer Parody."
Can I ask what is you light setup?
After watching this video, I think I'm ready to take over your job. When do I start?
dont wanna be rude but instead of trolling others ppl stuff i prefer to break it down the lighting and ect ....
So in this case , too much front light would result in a bleached Muslim ?
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NOOO!!! HOW COULD YOU FORGET ABOUT SILK STOKING oN CAMERA! IT is curtains Sheers and silk stocking on camera, those are ingridients of cinematography !
Calm down. What are you even talking about
@@theowlfromduolingo7982I think he’s joking. I hope. Everyone knows silk stockings are for sex scenes and bank heists. 😂
Although look up Dior filter for glimmer glass type effect plus some star burst magic very cinematic. To @weztastudio6170 point. Stockings in front of lens does some special things.
Muslims at the beach is wild 😂
Such sarcastic commentary honestly kind of annoying over an amazing film