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Totally. I mean, a lot of guys hobbies include cars (mucho expensive - cars, tools, garage, etc.), golf (mucho expensive), etc., etc. I works just the same for men as it does for women. "Hey honey! Check it out! That FS-7 would have cost me $9000 and I got it on sales for $6000! Saved us $3000!" Ok, maybe not. :)
Basic Filmmaker awesome video! you may need a bit more contrast between your key light in your fill. It's looking a little flat right now. You might want to turn your fill way way down. You could possibly get your key light a little closer to you.and use a bounce for your fill. Thanks for everything! I love your videos!
Thanks David. Good advices, but I usually don't change things around easily, as when I do, I go into anal mode and spend days getting everything "perfect" again. :)
@@BasicFilmmaker I know what you mean! Analysis Paralysis! Again, thanks for putting the time and effort into these videos. I'm a long time subscriber here.
I got more information on how to set up lighting from this single video than all of the other lighting videos I have ever watched (combined) including the videos I paid for. The way you always go in depth on the "why" and "how" you do the stuff you do instead of "what" stuff to use is golden. Your content just keeps getting better.
It's amazing how much time and effort you put into your videos. Clear instructions followed by an extensive list of equipment used was all very helpful. This is clearly your passion.
Here in 2022 - thank YOU Kevin for your dedication to keep inspiring us new creators!!! Looking forward to being a part of the crowd to welcome you back whenever you're ready! Sending you some plain ol' POSITIVITY and GRATITUDE today!!!
I have watched plenty of videos on how to set up TH-cam studio, better my filmmaking, and audio and visuals over the last few years. This is by far the the best tutorial video I have yet to see. Thumbs-up, job well done, new subscriber. -Will -Will
I just want to say thank you for this video. Not only is it really informative, but one of my absolute favourite things is to see people’s workspaces and how they came to be. I love the illusion. Thanks, Ben Wolff
this was the best and most thoughtful video about lightining that i have seen in months. forget all the rest, the information about lightining is worth the watching alone. (actually, if you're reading this, don't forget the rest. there's plenty of good things on other topics going on here, too). great stuff.
@@BasicFilmmaker thank you. it's the second video of yours i watch in two days, and i wish i had more time to see a lot more sooner than later. by the way, you mention university, if i understood well... do you teach anywhere?
Shipping to Norway not possible for some equippment. May I ask for watt, lumen and Kelvin for those different lightning, keylight, second light, and headlight? Thank You:-)
Spoiler Alert for those who haven't watched the video all the way through.... Anyone else shocked, that brick wall isn't real! Mind blown! Deception achieved. Well done Mr. Wizard... Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain... the brick wall curtain... Here I am, thinking his got this cool hipster studio with brick walls and sound panels everywhere... Nope just a bedroom thing. Serious note: great behind-the-scenes video. Super helpful. Just goes to show you can have a awesome professional look... In basically a bedroom space.
Wow! Thank you so much for the very detailed information about how you have your studio set up! I have learned so much from you and look forward to seeing all of your other educational and informational videos!
Thanks for taking the time for this walkthrough. Just a quick one regarding autofocus. So you zoom in, make sure the camera has nailed the eye, and then you put it on MF on the lens?
Yep. I zoom in with the camera or monitor, camera on autofocus (not live video autofocus), hit the remote button, camera focuses on my eyeballs and takes a snapshot. Then back to camera, turn lens autofocus off - back to manual focus.
Thank You for this SHOW ALL video. Appreciated very much. Your detailed links to the gadgets also helpful. As I'm just starting my TH-cam channel I would like to use cost friendly equipment. Also space friendly and light and easy to fix.
Very informative. My office has to double as the studio, so I will be more setup/teardown. For certain shots I am going for a look similar to the silhouette look similar to the Spectre board room scene in the movie Spectre, which seems to be background lighting, some side lighting and a hair light on the main character. While I would love to see you do a video on achieving this it is probably beyond the scope of what the general audience is interested in, but any suggestions on achieving this would be greatly appreciated.
@@BasicFilmmaker 4.bp.blogspot.com/-z2c9m--F7KA/VRdxZvb5_QI/AAAAAAAAXhg/kXq9jH32xi4/s1600/spectre-teaser-002-1280x720.jpg Starting like this... stat.ameba.jp/user_images/20151213/15/tokusatuarafi/08/f2/j/o0800032713510519823.jpg?caw=800 Varying to this. This would probably require the ability to vary the light intensity and since I'm a one man operation, it would be helpful to have some kind of way to vary the lighting either automatically, with a timer for example or with some kind of variable switch that I could hold out of camera shot. If that would not be possible, then two separate shots with a cut would work. Or, as was done in the second shot, the actor turns his head causing the change in illumination. I'm working on acquiring lights, so any suggestions as to what would work here, would be appreciated as well. Thanks for the assist.
Gotcha. This: 4.bp.blogspot.com/-z2c9m--F7KA/VRdxZvb5_QI/AAAAAAAAXhg/kXq9jH32xi4/s1600/spectre-teaser-002-1280x720.jpg is super easy. Practical on left and right, them a very high backlight that is allows to spill on the far back. Once it's lit properly and you like it, remember that you THEN go into post and smash the blacks done to get it rich looking.
Wonderful, wonderful video!! Thanks for going through all the detail of the lighting setup. It makes so much sense when explained like you do. I do have one question however, how do you get yourself so sharply focused in the frame when you use 720p?? The finish shot looks at least a 1080p. I have seen people on youtube shoot at 720p and it does not look anywhere near as clear as your video. Thanks for the great video. Tom
This is really awesome (as usual) many thanks, I'm at the 'playing with lighting stage' and this has helped tons. Thank You.... I messed up and bought a backdrop which is way to narrow :( --- it's great that you encourage to play around with less expensive lighting because I'm not able to afford apertures just yet. thanks again
@@BasicFilmmaker any chance of help, I'm a singer and am in the process of buying some LED lighting for stage, is it possible to use my stage lighting for my video work?? the LEDs I found have this spec: Illuminance: 1,440 lux @ 2 m - CHAUVET EZpar T6 USB Battery Operated Tri-Color RGB LED Par Effect Wash Light -- they seem to fade so maybe I could use as key and fill, I don't know. hope you could help - thanks man
John, I'm pretty much of the opinion that almost any light can be used for video. It's going to be a matter of placing the lights correctly and getting the camera setup properly, and looking at it, and adjusting until you get something that looks good. It's worth the time and effort.
I haven't used a green screen normally for many years now. Green screen work has never been a problem with me, and is just as fast. This room is odd shaped. Once I moved to the newer house, I setup this studio in the upper level with a shooting space and separate editing office. That's the only way I can effectively get things done in the little time I have available.
Thank you for the superb, easy to understand video. Enjoyed how you 'cut to the chase' and did not use indulge in the numbing pandemic on you tube of saying 'Guys' after every few words. You are a very gifted teacher!
Amazing, I truly didn't notice the lighting effects until you clearly demonstrated each one. You're absolutely right, thru our eyes we only see 2D images of the world around us and it's our minds that manufacture our visual 3D world (I'm a retired physics). In a nutshell video lighting, shading, etc effects simply help our minds manufacture 3D from 2D videos. Thank you ever so much for being succinct, pragmatic, concrete, etc because most ain't.
I'm confused between the tri-8c and tri-8s lights. In the three light setup (with the tri-8 kit), which lights go in which locations (s,s,c)? Thank you, love your videos.
Hey Patricia! The S lights are straight white lights, whereas the C lights have adjustable color (K values). You can do whatever you want, but for this setup, I use the two S lights on either side, and the C light for a hair light. Thanks!
Great information. Hopefully when my office is cleaned out (wife's Christmas stuff is in there now), I can utilize some if this information. As always, thanks.
Wow! As I have said twice before, I am a beginner. Each of your videos provides great value for the time spent watching - what's that called? ...The value proposition... I now feel knowledgeable enough to try setting up my 'studio' with confidence and be secure in the knowledge that I am approaching it in a rational manner. I had watched your green screen video just before this one and was thinking you used a green screen as a permanent part of your studio setup because it provided you with the opportunity to have any background you wanted. Why wouldn't you use a green screen in that manner?
Thanks Jim! I could certainly use a green screen (and sometimes do if the video/commercial/shot warrant it), but for me on these TH-cam videos, time is my most valuable commodity - between clients, work, TH-cam, the university, and so on. That's why I use the backdrop - although not a big deal for me to pull a key, this saves me 10 minutes. 10 Minutes times 300 videos = 50 hours. :)
Basic Filmmaker Thanks BF .... I really like the level at which you present your information......kind of like the prosumer 'sweat spot' .....perfect for a lot of us !
Awesome. That's what I'm going for - basic to prosumer. LOL! "Sweet spot?" "Sweat spot" also works for many when considering buying some of these rather expensive items. :)
Wow, I learned as much from this one video as I have in the past month and a half that I've been studying this stuff. Super informative, thank you...again! LOL! By the way - I commented on another video that our spaces are similar - I also have the exact table (the wooden tabletop) that you showed in this video hahahaha. Now all I'm lacking are the video skills you have; but I'm learning quickly ;-)
Nice! Love that table. We all started somewhere, are at whatever skill level we're at, and have a lot to learn. Yay! Otherwise it would get really boring. :)
Kevin, I have a "tight" desk set up. Based on your review, could I use two FalconEyes 12 RGB led Mini for both fill and main lights? Seriously, I'm working in about 4 to 5 foot square area. Everything would be mounded on fixed brackets. I really appreciate your clear and concise videos.
Thanks Keith. Man, that's a tight space. Really, I would play with some really cheap and small soft lights on that space until you get it near the away you want it before spending any good money.
Just bought a 2 pack of San Disk Extreme 128GB SDXC Class 10 U3 V30 90 MB/s. After MUCH research it seems that this will be great for my Canon T4i and future proofing myself into 4K. Am I missing anything?
Well, not so much for future-proofing into 4K unless you're going to be shooting really low bit-rate 4K. V60 would be the minimum I've seen recommended for, say 10-bit 4:2:2 400mbps All-I footage for cameras like the GH5S or X-T3. The V-rating is the one to pay attention to. All 4K is not equal; you can adjust the compression rate on any resolution to get it down to whatever your card is capable of, but the more compression you use, the worse it's going to look due to compression artifacts. I'd go with V60 cards at a minimum, and V90 cards for reasonable future-proofing. I wouldn't buy a LOT of even V90 cards as new generation of both SD and CFast cards are coming using 'NVMe' technology (used in the highest-end desktop SSDs) which will make even V90 cards obsolete instantly, enabling much higher bitrates. The Pocket 4K already records in such high bitrates due to being able to record in raw that the SD slot in it isn't capable of anywhere near its full potential, thus requiring you to use much more expensive CFast cards. Their upcoming Braw format will help with that immensely, but that's just that one camera. Regular hybrid cameras don't shoot raw video of any type (yet), though these super fast cards coming up will make that much easier, without requiring an external recorder.
All true, but for most watching this channel, they would c*ap themselves seeing cards that price in the hundreds of dollars. I know, I know - you spend thousands on a camera, and you cheap out on [insert cards...sound...mics...lenses...etc.] :)
@@BasicFilmmaker Hopefully economies of scale will significantly impact these prices once CFexpress and SDexpress are the only two formats needed going forward. That and formats like ProRes Raw and Blackmagic Raw will also help obviate the need for much larger capacity cards, as well. The future's so bright, I gotta wear ND filters. :)
Most people get gear envy on video's like these... I get space envy! (Altho I'd really love some of those LED lights) But living in a British shoe box of what we call houses I have no space at all. It's a pain.
I getcha. With some thought and planning and lots of testing, it can be done. Maybe I need to do a video on setting up a video space in a shoe box sized room.
I thought you would show how you set your camera up to your computer and all that type stuff. This video didn’t show how you set everything up for TH-cam as far as hooking your camera up to the computer and what program you use Etc. or are you just recording everything on your camera and then transferring it to your video editing program? What about recording live with your camera? Maybe that is more of what I was thinking is setting it up live.Video like that would be helpful. Still a good video.Thanks
I think one day I will show shooting in a large studio and what that involves, but I don't think that would benefit anyone. Oh yeah - illusion broken. :)
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Basic Filmmaker ; now I can show my wife how even the professionals take a whole room! I do listen.
Totally. I mean, a lot of guys hobbies include cars (mucho expensive - cars, tools, garage, etc.), golf (mucho expensive), etc., etc. I works just the same for men as it does for women. "Hey honey! Check it out! That FS-7 would have cost me $9000 and I got it on sales for $6000! Saved us $3000!" Ok, maybe not. :)
Basic Filmmaker awesome video! you may need a bit more contrast between your key light in your fill. It's looking a little flat right now. You might want to turn your fill way way down. You could possibly get your key light a little closer to you.and use a bounce for your fill. Thanks for everything! I love your videos!
Thanks David. Good advices, but I usually don't change things around easily, as when I do, I go into anal mode and spend days getting everything "perfect" again. :)
@@BasicFilmmaker I know what you mean! Analysis Paralysis! Again, thanks for putting the time and effort into these videos. I'm a long time subscriber here.
Such a good video. Putting your camera and mics in that little nook has given me a great idea, thanks.
You're such a great teacher. Never any filler...just all usable info. Amazing what that faux brick backdrop does for the ambiance.
I really appreciate it Mo!
I got more information on how to set up lighting from this single video than all of the other lighting videos I have ever watched (combined) including the videos I paid for. The way you always go in depth on the "why" and "how" you do the stuff you do instead of "what" stuff to use is golden. Your content just keeps getting better.
Thanks Steve, and thank you for the feedback. 👍
It's amazing how much time and effort you put into your videos. Clear instructions followed by an extensive list of equipment used was all very helpful. This is clearly your passion.
Thank Chuck! Yep, I love making videos and helping others.
Here in 2022 - thank YOU Kevin for your dedication to keep inspiring us new creators!!! Looking forward to being a part of the crowd to welcome you back whenever you're ready! Sending you some plain ol' POSITIVITY and GRATITUDE today!!!
Thank you so much Max. :)
I have watched plenty of videos on how to set up TH-cam studio, better my filmmaking, and audio and visuals over the last few years. This is by far the the best tutorial video I have yet to see. Thumbs-up, job well done, new subscriber.
-Will
-Will
Thanks Will! Working on another video that will go through the new studio space setup, which is made so I can move fast.
@@BasicFilmmaker cant wait!
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Always nice to see a set up to get ideas... thanks for sharing ...
Thanks George!! 👍
Very nice reveal of the magician’s room. Thanks!
You bet Romeo Mariano!
This is really comprehensive and useful. I like the fact that you are happy to explain the magic!
Thanks Sheriff!
I just want to say thank you for this video. Not only is it really informative, but one of my absolute favourite things is to see people’s workspaces and how they came to be. I love the illusion. Thanks, Ben Wolff
Thanks Ben!!
I have a really ancient red CFL bulb. Have no clue why I ever bought it but it's lived in a drawer for like a decade. Now I have a use for them!
Yay! Use that sucker!
Nice to see behind the scenes!
Thank you sir! Love to see yours...I bet there would be a lot of learning on that one. 👍
Nice simple setup. Looks really nice and quick to get rolling. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks J.R. And yes, that's the reason - quick.
this was the best and most thoughtful video about lightining that i have seen in months. forget all the rest, the information about lightining is worth the watching alone. (actually, if you're reading this, don't forget the rest. there's plenty of good things on other topics going on here, too).
great stuff.
Thanks Simon!
@@BasicFilmmaker thank you. it's the second video of yours i watch in two days, and i wish i had more time to see a lot more sooner than later. by the way, you mention university, if i understood well... do you teach anywhere?
Great discussion on lighting and how you set up your studio..... thanks... found it very educational
Thank you!
This is the best explanation I’ve seen for filmmaking DIY - gave me lots of good ideas - thanks a lot. Best regard Åge from Norway.
Thank you Åge!
Shipping to Norway not possible for some equippment. May I ask for watt, lumen and Kelvin for those different lightning, keylight, second light, and headlight? Thank You:-)
One last question: what is the distance from the line between You and camera to the keylight?
The specs on the light are here: amzn.to/2BxXb3g. The camera is about 6 feet away, the light at about 40 degrees.
Spoiler Alert for those who haven't watched the video all the way through....
Anyone else shocked, that brick wall isn't real! Mind blown! Deception achieved. Well done Mr. Wizard... Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain... the brick wall curtain...
Here I am, thinking his got this cool hipster studio with brick walls and sound panels everywhere... Nope just a bedroom thing.
Serious note: great behind-the-scenes video. Super helpful. Just goes to show you can have a awesome professional look... In basically a bedroom space.
Thanks. Yeah, I needed an in home studio, and this is it for a while until the new one gets built.
Wow! Thank you so much for the very detailed information about how you have your studio set up! I have learned so much from you and look forward to seeing all of your other educational and informational videos!
Thanks Bobby! Appreciate the kind comment. - Kevin
Thank you so much for this. Seeing the actual space is incredibly helpful.
You are so welcome!
Awesome video!!!
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing the tricks to the Trade! Always good content, really enjoy your channel. Be well and stay encouraged!
Thank you Jacob!
More than welcome! @@BasicFilmmaker
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I love these kinda videos! I thought you were in a big room for some reason
That's the whole idea. Illusion is filmmaking.:)
Thank you for sharing !
Mucho welcome!
Thanks for the tour. What Kelvin are your studio lights set at?
Robert Carlson They are at 5000K.
Nice setup, thanks for the behind the scenes. 👍🏻
Thanks!!
Great way to show everyone how much goes into all the back end stuff just to create a video, let alone all the editing.
Dontcha know it!
Thanks for taking the time for this walkthrough. Just a quick one regarding autofocus. So you zoom in, make sure the camera has nailed the eye, and then you put it on MF on the lens?
Yep. I zoom in with the camera or monitor, camera on autofocus (not live video autofocus), hit the remote button, camera focuses on my eyeballs and takes a snapshot. Then back to camera, turn lens autofocus off - back to manual focus.
Thank You for this SHOW ALL video. Appreciated very much. Your detailed links to the gadgets also helpful. As I'm just starting my TH-cam channel I would like to use cost friendly equipment. Also space friendly and light and easy to fix.
Thanks Jegatheswari Shanmugarajah!
Very informative. My office has to double as the studio, so I will be more setup/teardown. For certain shots I am going for a look similar to the silhouette look similar to the Spectre board room scene in the movie Spectre, which seems to be background lighting, some side lighting and a hair light on the main character. While I would love to see you do a video on achieving this it is probably beyond the scope of what the general audience is interested in, but any suggestions on achieving this would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Allen. Throw a link to a photo of what you’re trying to do and maybe I can show the how to.
@@BasicFilmmaker 4.bp.blogspot.com/-z2c9m--F7KA/VRdxZvb5_QI/AAAAAAAAXhg/kXq9jH32xi4/s1600/spectre-teaser-002-1280x720.jpg
Starting like this...
stat.ameba.jp/user_images/20151213/15/tokusatuarafi/08/f2/j/o0800032713510519823.jpg?caw=800
Varying to this.
This would probably require the ability to vary the light intensity and since I'm a one man operation, it would be helpful to have some kind of way to vary the lighting either automatically, with a timer for example or with some kind of variable switch that I could hold out of camera shot. If that would not be possible, then two separate shots with a cut would work. Or, as was done in the second shot, the actor turns his head causing the change in illumination. I'm working on acquiring lights, so any suggestions as to what would work here, would be appreciated as well.
Thanks for the assist.
Gotcha. This: 4.bp.blogspot.com/-z2c9m--F7KA/VRdxZvb5_QI/AAAAAAAAXhg/kXq9jH32xi4/s1600/spectre-teaser-002-1280x720.jpg is super easy. Practical on left and right, them a very high backlight that is allows to spill on the far back. Once it's lit properly and you like it, remember that you THEN go into post and smash the blacks done to get it rich looking.
@@BasicFilmmaker Thanks, I would not have thought about the post production aspect.
You bet!
I've been shooting in the same space for about three years and I'm still tweaking it. The tweaking and learning is really the fun part for me. 🙂
Me too. I love changing things up now and then to keep me on my toes.
Thank you so much for all your videos. You have really helped me make better videos. Very professional and informational.
Thank so much Peppy!
Wonderful, wonderful video!! Thanks for going through all the detail of the lighting setup. It makes so much sense when explained like you do. I do have one question however, how do you get yourself so sharply focused in the frame when you use 720p?? The finish shot looks at least a 1080p. I have seen people on youtube shoot at 720p and it does not look anywhere near as clear as your video. Thanks for the great video. Tom
This is in 1080. I think it's the camera, the lens, the lighting, and making sure the focus is nailed on the eyes.
Thanks for the video. Very useful. Will be using some of your links
Great! Thanks!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jar!
That was really interesting and informative. Thank you for all your effort!
Thanks Mark!
Great video Kevin!
Thanks U Do It!
Thank you for the tour.
Excellent
Thank you Vic!
This is really awesome (as usual) many thanks, I'm at the 'playing with lighting stage' and this has helped tons. Thank You.... I messed up and bought a backdrop which is way to narrow :( --- it's great that you encourage to play around with less expensive lighting because I'm not able to afford apertures just yet. thanks again
Thanks John!
@@BasicFilmmaker any chance of help, I'm a singer and am in the process of buying some LED lighting for stage, is it possible to use my stage lighting for my video work?? the LEDs I found have this spec: Illuminance: 1,440 lux @ 2 m - CHAUVET
EZpar T6 USB Battery Operated Tri-Color RGB LED Par Effect Wash Light -- they seem to fade so maybe I could use as key and fill, I don't know. hope you could help - thanks man
John, I'm pretty much of the opinion that almost any light can be used for video. It's going to be a matter of placing the lights correctly and getting the camera setup properly, and looking at it, and adjusting until you get something that looks good. It's worth the time and effort.
@@BasicFilmmaker I really appreciate you taking the time out to comment, that's another reason you're the #1 youtuber :) thank you
John Morgan Wow! #1 TH-camr!! Ya'all hear that out there! Thanks John!!
Awesome studio setup. Have a great evening, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪
As always, thank you Andreas!
Thank you; great as always./
As always, thanks Reza!
Thanks for showing us your setup. That seems like an odd shaped room. Did you give up on the green screen, to save time editing?
I haven't used a green screen normally for many years now. Green screen work has never been a problem with me, and is just as fast. This room is odd shaped. Once I moved to the newer house, I setup this studio in the upper level with a shooting space and separate editing office. That's the only way I can effectively get things done in the little time I have available.
Thank you for the superb, easy to understand video. Enjoyed how you 'cut to the chase' and did not use indulge in the numbing pandemic on you tube of saying 'Guys' after every few words. You are a very gifted teacher!
Amazing, I truly didn't notice the lighting effects until you clearly demonstrated each one.
You're absolutely right, thru our eyes we only see 2D images of the world around us and it's our minds that manufacture our visual 3D world (I'm a retired physics).
In a nutshell video lighting, shading, etc effects simply help our minds manufacture 3D from 2D videos.
Thank you ever so much for being succinct, pragmatic, concrete, etc because most ain't.
Thanks Tom. Appreciate you taking the time to leave the feedback!
I'm confused between the tri-8c and tri-8s lights. In the three light setup (with the tri-8 kit), which lights go in which locations (s,s,c)? Thank you, love your videos.
Hey Patricia! The S lights are straight white lights, whereas the C lights have adjustable color (K values). You can do whatever you want, but for this setup, I use the two S lights on either side, and the C light for a hair light. Thanks!
Basic Filmmaker thank you!
You bet!
Great information. Hopefully when my office is cleaned out (wife's Christmas stuff is in there now), I can utilize some if this information. As always, thanks.
Thanks Ken!
Wow! As I have said twice before, I am a beginner. Each of your videos provides great value for the time spent watching - what's that called? ...The value proposition... I now feel knowledgeable enough to try setting up my 'studio' with confidence and be secure in the knowledge that I am approaching it in a rational manner. I had watched your green screen video just before this one and was thinking you used a green screen as a permanent part of your studio setup because it provided you with the opportunity to have any background you wanted. Why wouldn't you use a green screen in that manner?
Thanks Jim! I could certainly use a green screen (and sometimes do if the video/commercial/shot warrant it), but for me on these TH-cam videos, time is my most valuable commodity - between clients, work, TH-cam, the university, and so on. That's why I use the backdrop - although not a big deal for me to pull a key, this saves me 10 minutes. 10 Minutes times 300 videos = 50 hours. :)
Nice bunch of info in one vid !
Thanks Cold War!
Basic Filmmaker
Thanks BF .... I really like the level at which you present your information......kind of like the prosumer 'sweat spot' .....perfect for a lot of us !
Awesome. That's what I'm going for - basic to prosumer. LOL! "Sweet spot?" "Sweat spot" also works for many when considering buying some of these rather expensive items. :)
awesome as always ☺☺
As always, thanks Naice!
Excellent walk through, thank you, knowledge is power :)
Glad it was helpful!
Kev, what camera and lens are you using?
Canon 5D and 50mm.
Wow you proved you can make great videos in small spaces!
Thanks Jayne. I need to make one for real small spaces. Lots of people asking about that.
Wow, I learned as much from this one video as I have in the past month and a half that I've been studying this stuff. Super informative, thank you...again! LOL!
By the way - I commented on another video that our spaces are similar - I also have the exact table (the wooden tabletop) that you showed in this video hahahaha. Now all I'm lacking are the video skills you have; but I'm learning quickly ;-)
Nice! Love that table. We all started somewhere, are at whatever skill level we're at, and have a lot to learn. Yay! Otherwise it would get really boring. :)
Kevin, I have a "tight" desk set up. Based on your review, could I use two FalconEyes 12 RGB led Mini for both fill and main lights? Seriously, I'm working in about 4 to 5 foot square area. Everything would be mounded on fixed brackets. I really appreciate your clear and concise videos.
Thanks Keith. Man, that's a tight space. Really, I would play with some really cheap and small soft lights on that space until you get it near the away you want it before spending any good money.
@@BasicFilmmaker Thanks Kevin, I just went into a long scenario on your response to the recorder. I'll need to re-think the lighting. Sorry
No problem Keith. If you haven't seen the comments section on all my videos, I love comments and answer them all. Keeps me off the streets. :)
@@BasicFilmmaker lol... you're the man Kevin!
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Wow! Really great video. Thanks! Very informative.
Thanks Lyle!
This is gonna be a good one.
Ha! Was it? :)
Just bought a 2 pack of San Disk Extreme 128GB SDXC Class 10 U3 V30 90 MB/s. After MUCH research it seems that this will be great for my Canon T4i and future proofing myself into 4K. Am I missing anything?
Nope. Those are great. I am using them on a Sony camera that shoots 4K and they work fine.
Well, not so much for future-proofing into 4K unless you're going to be shooting really low bit-rate 4K. V60 would be the minimum I've seen recommended for, say 10-bit 4:2:2 400mbps All-I footage for cameras like the GH5S or X-T3. The V-rating is the one to pay attention to. All 4K is not equal; you can adjust the compression rate on any resolution to get it down to whatever your card is capable of, but the more compression you use, the worse it's going to look due to compression artifacts. I'd go with V60 cards at a minimum, and V90 cards for reasonable future-proofing. I wouldn't buy a LOT of even V90 cards as new generation of both SD and CFast cards are coming using 'NVMe' technology (used in the highest-end desktop SSDs) which will make even V90 cards obsolete instantly, enabling much higher bitrates.
The Pocket 4K already records in such high bitrates due to being able to record in raw that the SD slot in it isn't capable of anywhere near its full potential, thus requiring you to use much more expensive CFast cards. Their upcoming Braw format will help with that immensely, but that's just that one camera. Regular hybrid cameras don't shoot raw video of any type (yet), though these super fast cards coming up will make that much easier, without requiring an external recorder.
All true, but for most watching this channel, they would c*ap themselves seeing cards that price in the hundreds of dollars. I know, I know - you spend thousands on a camera, and you cheap out on [insert cards...sound...mics...lenses...etc.] :)
@@BasicFilmmaker Hopefully economies of scale will significantly impact these prices once CFexpress and SDexpress are the only two formats needed going forward. That and formats like ProRes Raw and Blackmagic Raw will also help obviate the need for much larger capacity cards, as well. The future's so bright, I gotta wear ND filters. :)
LOL! Yeah. Tech moves at an amazing pace. I miss the days of a simple recorder and some DV tapes. OK, not really. :)
If we play this video backwards, would it be considered de-compositioning?
LMAO! :)
Most people get gear envy on video's like these... I get space envy! (Altho I'd really love some of those LED lights) But living in a British shoe box of what we call houses I have no space at all. It's a pain.
I getcha. With some thought and planning and lots of testing, it can be done. Maybe I need to do a video on setting up a video space in a shoe box sized room.
I thought you would show how you set your camera up to your computer and all that type stuff. This video didn’t show how you set everything up for TH-cam as far as hooking your camera up to the computer and what program you use Etc. or are you just recording everything on your camera and then transferring it to your video editing program? What about recording live with your camera? Maybe that is more of what I was thinking is setting it up live.Video like that would be helpful. Still a good video.Thanks
I record to CF and SD cards on the camera and audio recorder, then transfer those to the computer for editing in Premiere Pro.
You're breaking the illusion man! You're supposed to pretend you're in a large studio, not a nook in your home! ;)
I think one day I will show shooting in a large studio and what that involves, but I don't think that would benefit anyone. Oh yeah - illusion broken. :)
Been waiting for this! Get ready to receive a tonne of affiliate monies from yours truly
LOL! Well that's cool. Just make sure to do your research so you get things that meet YOUR needs. :)
Oops Sorry Kev you answered my questions at the end.
Ha! And in the comment too. :)
Well I don’t feel bad anymore!
Huh? Well, that's good. I think.
2D Universe?......Hmmm makes you wonder
Yep. Especially apparent when wearing a tin foil hat. :)
Lighting is deceptively complex
It can be. But once you get it right, everything clicks, and it becomes really easy.
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Eyeball guy! :)