3 Unique Projection Effects You Should Know | Music Video Cinematography Techniques

In this episode of B2S, we’re in the studio once again with DP/Host Kevin Reyes and DP/Co-host Justin Jones. This time around, the two creatives step forth into familiar territory by way of using a projector to cast unique and spectacular lighting effects for cinematography. Specifically, Reyes and Jones expand upon advanced techniques such as projection mapping, dual projection and live projection. Each method offers their own look and feeling, so you have to determine what kind of experimental visuals you want to capture!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Look #1: Projection Mapping
1:43 - How To Go About Projection Mapping
2:04 - The Program
2:44 - Budget Friendly Option
2:59 - Setting Up
4:13 - Lighting Diagram and Final Look
4:48 - Look #2: Dual Projection
5:35 - Using a Second Projector
6:10 - Safety First
6:20 - Creating the Background
6:38 - Using the Lightning Effect
7:12 - Where Can We Use This in Film?
7:46 - Lighting Diagram and Final Look #2
8:27 - Look #3: Live Projection
9:51 - The Signal Path
10:30 - Placing the Projector Higher
10:45 - Adding More Light
11:26 - Lighting Diagram and Final Look #3
11:48 - That’s a Wrap!
12:00 - Recap
12:34 - Questions
13:51 - Apple Box Tips
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[@YannickReid]

These setups were HARDCORE

[@yoniilyassova2717]

This was such a cool experience. Thank you for having me as a talent for this coolness!

[@aputurelighting]

You killed it!!

[@tonyaaboseada8907]

@@aputurelighting like what type of screen do u use for ur projector screen i noticed its very long and wide and kinda curves??

[@Veloradio]

thank you so much, really appreciate it that you put out these great videos and share your thought's so we can all learn from it and improve 🙏

[@Popietro]

Omg these mappings are dope 🔥Thanks to you I discovered VPT 8. Amazing video !

[@aswinvijay3861]

Can u do a video on lighting up a forest chase scene?

[@sortiedigitalestudio]

Thank you for the share !

[@LizaLavolta]

This blows my mind.

[@asphaltandtacos]

This is much better than doing this in After Effects. Thank you for sharing this!

[@amhumphrey19]

amazing work love u all

[@XXXX1138]

Great ep! What projectors were used?

[@binaryinfections]

This is amazing

[@YeshiLhendupFilms]

amazing 🔥 Gonna try it!

[@aputurelighting]

Have fun!

[@rezii1945]

Can the assets from the transitions in the text layers be purchased somewhere? They look great

[@Chips-Lab]

This is amazing thank you

[@aputurelighting]

Glad you like it!

[@budsaurus]

If I were to shoot with projectors in a black box studio with duve, will projections still somewhat work with text projection effects?

[@WaqasKhan]

mapping with VPT8 can be done with any projector with HDMI out or expensive projectors having what unique features ???

[@VernardNuncioFields]

Noice!

[@junesdreamseller]

Where can we get those boxes? Great episode🔥

[@JustinJonesDP]

These were made for the shoot, but Im sure you could find them somewhere or hire somebody to build them out for you!

[@DAPSGDP]

💎

[@amhumphrey19]

please how can i get the big white backdrop please help, i really want to buy but can't find the name

[@aputurelighting]

We're using a white cyclorama studio, but if you're shooting on a smaller scale look for a "seamless."

[@YannickReid]

Can anyone in the comments recommend a budget projector they had a positive experience with ?

[@25mrkeys]

I have to do a projector fashion shoot ‘commercial’ kinda similar to this in about a week, but literally by MYSELF 😅😩😩 Pray for me guys Lol

[@Zo.ro0]

tNice tutorials video has made the world just a little better

[@areeltrip]

Lol if you pause at @6:46 , there's a little Easter egg.