i love seeing how much access you are giving your youtube audience. Anyone that works these jobs knows that sharing this much production BTS is very rare.
These are the kinds of videos I really love. Honest. Not trying to sell your channel. Straight forward, simple talk. Well done. That tip about the sheers on the lights to simulate the window in her eye is gold.
The filter-down, or ripple-effect of one DP through the internet is fantastic. You read from the DP of Knives out, then dispersed it through this project and it's breakdown. Now I've got another technique to apply for my own shoots. Amazing. Thank you.
as someone just breaking into the film industry who is is already working on projects with small - medium crews, i just want to tell you how awesome it is for you to share bts production insights and solutions. it is a huge help for myself and i would think especially people outside the business entirely to have this knowledge from a business that can often seem very "closed" and secretive when it comes to on set production (as well as pre production), especially if you lack the right network. thank you!
I feel like you're really opening up to the TH-cam format and letting your personality and style shine through the edit. I'm a big fan!! Also *taking a lot of notes* -- I'd love to see what lighting fixtures you think are essential to have in a versatile professional kit vs. what's worth only renting.
I'm a gaffer, I think having a nice panel type source for soft light on faces is a great start, next moving on to a hard source like a fresnel, great for a hair light or to light the background. I like the aputure 60x, dedo lights are nice for that, if you want a cheap option a mole or arri 300w. Next fixture for me is a tube led light, the length gives you decently soft shadows / wrap around a face given its size which makes them easy to conceal or you can make them stand out as a practical. Finally I'd buy a small light like an aperture mc or a lume cube, a tiny light that can act as a eye light, stick it inside a practical, something quick to place under a cabinet or inside a car.
I love the insight. I create unboxing videos that doesn't necessarily lend to this type of lighting and set-up, but I find myself trying to incorporate some of the things I learn on this channel anyway. Looking forward to seeing more of your content, Lewis. This is really fantastic.
If you could please cover your pre-production process / working with a gaffer as DP that would be amazing. Not often covered and not easily to learn for aspiring DPs.
I think you did a great job man. Clever letting the real phone do its thing, and don't over lighting those scenes. Really appreciate you sharing all of this. Looking forward for more!
I'm no DP/cinematographer, and i don't plan on becoming one, i'm just looking to make some money with videography, but the way you and other pros think about the craft is really helpful to me. if you could keep finding ways to organically insert your professional philosophy about how you approach your projects, I would be super grateful because it helps me to think about how to serve the client the right way. EXAMPLE, WHEN YOU SAID THIS IT WAS SO HELPFUL: "That's your job as a DP, to make it look like it's meant to look. And not just be a backlighting robot all the time, and trying to make things look as pretty as you can make them look. Doing what's needed for the job is necessary sometimes."
I LOVE THIS SHOT IS AMAZING ,THE KIND OF SHOOTING THAT YOU DO NOT SEE IN YOU TUBE ,VERY PROFESIONAL ,THIS IS THE KIND OF LOOK THAT I WANT FOR MY SHORT FILM
Fantastic channel! I would love to see a sort of “starting out kit”. A couple stands, 1-2 lights, a couple modifiers, what kind of movement (a gimbal, a tripod+head) what software to use. Suggestions for spherical lenses with character. What kind of lens setup to start with (24/50/105?) Think an artist or a couple of people just starting out. Playing around. Would be great! Thanks!
Enjoying these videos so much man. Thank you for putting this out there for up coming gaffers to learn from. I love seeing these detailed set ups and breakdowns.
This was a great video. Couldn't put my finger on why I liked it so much but after thinking about it for a bit I probably because it is so grounded and practical in a sense. Can't say I've ever seen anything like it. Now I have to see more of your videos, and that's exactly what I'm about to do.
Such awesome content! I love how you create the looks, super simple concepts just executed really well. “Backlight robot” I’m definitely guilty some times.
Lewis - you are absolutely in a class of your own when it comes to quality of content. Seems pretty much every other YT out there has become the shopping channel reviewing the latest crap... ugh. Your content is just pure gold... macro, why use the probe lens on this shoot instead of say the Tokina 100mm macro? The iPhone monitoring kit is just dope... wow... and the shoot on the chair at the Fair Grounds... pure bliss. Very humbled watching you work... thank you for sharing. Don't ever change.
Thanks Derek! The probe lens gives the perspective of a wider angle lens close up, Google it and you'll see. It looked a bit too wild so we switched to a similar style lens like the one you said
I completely agree, if we get the footage from the source being what the result is supposed to look like, then it never looks fake, it looks genuine and gives the right kind of emotion and connection to the world and we don't get distracted. If it's supposed to look like shot with phone, then it has to be shot with a phone, because of its size, the hand shakes even with it's stabilization. If I want to shoot something for VHS look, I'd prefer to shoot on a VHS camera. It saves time on post too, you get the real look and feel and you just correct things here and there and add your grade for the mood. The lighting does most of that anyway too. And the result matters more than how expensive the equipment is. I saw this movie by Steve Martin, which had scenes made to look like old silent films, but the movie was shot with a modern film camera so it kept distracting me, because it looked fake. Now I know older cameras were huge and a pain, but 8mm or 16mm can give you the old nostalgic look. The same goes with lighting and fog/mist/diffusion. The more it's done on the shoot, for colors and filters, the realistic it looks, than on post.
Thank you Lewis, for continously sharing your creative work to all of us. Majority feel that it's a trade secret or possibly loose their security if they do. That only means they have limited themselves and are not expectant of what wonderful creative things that are yet to be uncovered. More great projects for you this 2022. 😊👍
Back and better than ever! Such an inspiration and amazing teacher. Thanks as always for the time you put into Robin Hooding the ‘tography goods for all of us.
Man shaping the eye light to look like the window was a gem!
Seriously! Never thought of that before. Super helpful!
🙏 love your work man!
That shaping the refection on in the eye is so dope.
Credit goes to a knives out, like he said.
Oscar shot
That tip about how to handle reflection in the eye or glasses is brilliant
i love seeing how much access you are giving your youtube audience. Anyone that works these jobs knows that sharing this much production BTS is very rare.
These are the kinds of videos I really love. Honest. Not trying to sell your channel. Straight forward, simple talk. Well done.
That tip about the sheers on the lights to simulate the window in her eye is gold.
The filter-down, or ripple-effect of one DP through the internet is fantastic.
You read from the DP of Knives out, then dispersed it through this project and it's breakdown.
Now I've got another technique to apply for my own shoots. Amazing. Thank you.
as someone just breaking into the film industry who is is already working on projects with small - medium crews, i just want to tell you how awesome it is for you to share bts production insights and solutions. it is a huge help for myself and i would think especially people outside the business entirely to have this knowledge from a business that can often seem very "closed" and secretive when it comes to on set production (as well as pre production), especially if you lack the right network. thank you!
I feel like you're really opening up to the TH-cam format and letting your personality and style shine through the edit. I'm a big fan!! Also *taking a lot of notes* -- I'd love to see what lighting fixtures you think are essential to have in a versatile professional kit vs. what's worth only renting.
Thanks! I think it depends where your at in your filmmaking journey, but these kind of ones in this video are go too's for me these days.
SAM!? Love your music! Was surprised to see your name in the comments here.
Yesss a kit video would be amazing. Maybe 3 budget levels for your average filmmaker.
I'm a gaffer, I think having a nice panel type source for soft light on faces is a great start, next moving on to a hard source like a fresnel, great for a hair light or to light the background. I like the aputure 60x, dedo lights are nice for that, if you want a cheap option a mole or arri 300w.
Next fixture for me is a tube led light, the length gives you decently soft shadows / wrap around a face given its size which makes them easy to conceal or you can make them stand out as a practical. Finally I'd buy a small light like an aperture mc or a lume cube, a tiny light that can act as a eye light, stick it inside a practical, something quick to place under a cabinet or inside a car.
@@EDDY69 Thanks for the advice!!
I love the insight. I create unboxing videos that doesn't necessarily lend to this type of lighting and set-up, but I find myself trying to incorporate some of the things I learn on this channel anyway. Looking forward to seeing more of your content, Lewis. This is really fantastic.
Thanks Jacques!🙂
this is why camera youtube loves you 🙏
The sheers over the litemat catchlight is a brilliant call. Wow.
Every single video is a gem that
I watch and rewatch. Great things await, Lewis Potts.
Can you do one a day Lewis? These are pure gold...
What a great breakdown. Just like being on set. Thanks for sharing a window into your world. Subscribed.
Focus puller the goat. One hand on the focus knob, the other holding a burrito
If you could please cover your pre-production process / working with a gaffer as DP that would be amazing. Not often covered and not easily to learn for aspiring DPs.
Easily becoming one of my favorite YT channels. Thanks for pulling back the veil a bit. Beautiful work.
This is one of the best videos I've seen on lighting
All ways learn something new in these videos! Thanks Lewis!
I think you did a great job man. Clever letting the real phone do its thing, and don't over lighting those scenes. Really appreciate you sharing all of this. Looking forward for more!
You are one of very few that is keeping it real here on YT. Stay gold!
We need more breakdowns like this! It's sooooo insightful!
I'm no DP/cinematographer, and i don't plan on becoming one, i'm just looking to make some money with videography, but the way you and other pros think about the craft is really helpful to me. if you could keep finding ways to organically insert your professional philosophy about how you approach your projects, I would be super grateful because it helps me to think about how to serve the client the right way. EXAMPLE, WHEN YOU SAID THIS IT WAS SO HELPFUL:
"That's your job as a DP, to make it look like it's meant to look. And not just be a backlighting robot all the time, and trying to make things look as pretty as you can make them look. Doing what's needed for the job is necessary sometimes."
Love the video bro. Utilizing sheers over the light to make it look like a window in the eye. Genius 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
This is a mega grouse ace channel Lewis. I love the relaxed pace of how you share your skills.
Just keep doing these, we learn so much from real life work.
Shout out to that focus puller, focusing with 1 hand, eating a burger with the other! Damn!
I LOVE THIS SHOT IS AMAZING ,THE KIND OF SHOOTING THAT YOU DO NOT SEE IN YOU TUBE ,VERY PROFESIONAL ,THIS IS THE KIND OF LOOK THAT I WANT FOR MY SHORT FILM
So rare to get insight like this from someone as talented as you are. Amazing stuff. Please keep it up.
Honestly I'm your number one fan.
The best!
Never stop making these please!
so good. you got the best personality on here no question, appreciate the vibe / honesty / concise breakdown.
Still my favorite channel at the moment
Dude.... you're like... so cool. I've been following your stuff for a while now. Thanks for the no bullshit videos. I love how you love filmmaking.
Bro your videos are AMAZING, you are about to single handedly take my photography to the next level.
This is great, mate!
"a backlighting robot" 😂
Love it.
Wow. This is awesome. I'm glad I've subscribed. I'm learning much more than I expected. Keep up
that light reflection tip is genius! 🙌
Hands down my favourite channel! so insightful. Keep it up.
That curtains trick with the ye was suuuuuper cool. Thanks for sharing
Best channel on TH-cam
That top down shot! I’m always looking for cost effective solutions for these types of moves. Well done.
Your videos are so helpful, I'm a film student who just discovered your channel and I can't thank you enough for these.
Man you are doing an amazing work and I love how you search things and try them out ourself, it's so inspiring!! Keep up, great work again!!
Love the breakdowns man, great stuff!
Very nice breakdown mate!
would love to see tutorials on how you light your youtube videos!! they're always so satisfying and comfy to watch.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge it's freaking high class and please find more time to do these kind of videos I'm begging you!
The flying chairs shot is one of the most aesthetic composition I’ve ever seen
Fantastic channel! I would love to see a sort of “starting out kit”. A couple stands, 1-2 lights, a couple modifiers, what kind of movement (a gimbal, a tripod+head) what software to use. Suggestions for spherical lenses with character. What kind of lens setup to start with (24/50/105?)
Think an artist or a couple of people just starting out. Playing around. Would be great! Thanks!
carnies LOL! Dude you are hilarious. Please don't turn into an over commercialized TH-cam channel. You are already perfect. Love your videos.
Absolutely amazing and so many great tips!
Super creative! 👍 love the reflection solution
Awesome work and comprehensive video! You're really one of a few people on TH-cam who REALLY know what they're talking about! Great taste too.
Hi Potts ,Thomas recommend you. He said you are good. He is right you are good. Thanks Potts for the knowledge.
So glad I found this channel! Good work, mate
I think you’re my new favorite channel…
The macro shot in the eye it was really well thought! Love it!
Love this dude!! That shot on the carnival ride looked soooo nice 😍😍 Sucks you got sick and couldn’t operate!!
Enjoying these videos so much man. Thank you for putting this out there for up coming gaffers to learn from. I love seeing these detailed set ups and breakdowns.
Really love whatever grain you use in your vids.
Wow! Learned so much from this! I like how you think outside the box to get a desired effect.
This is pure gold.
Love the breakdown and words of advice at the end, don't just have to always be a backlighting robot, i'll hold onto that one!
He really is super underrated he deserves more subcribers I am a newbie, aspiring Cinematographer I am learning a lott from your vids
Give this man a million subs for more content! super helpful insight.
This is absolutely disgusting Lewis. You're super inspirational and thankyou for making this.
Really enjoy your videos Lewis. They're super insightful and fun to watch Thank you!
This info is so good. I just stumbled alone the channel. Please keep it coming! 🙏🏼🤘🏼
Love these breakdowns! Quick comments on camera settings would be great!
This was incredible inspo
Really appreciate that you share all those details
Learning a ton from your videos. Thank you for the detailed breakdowns, they are much appreciated!
Thank you!
Absolutely loving these videos 🔥
Man, I’m absolutely loving the format of this breakdown. Awesome stuff, very insightful!
I was hoping for that Austin Powers clip. Thank you.
I LOVE all of these videos mate. Keep it up. This is great stuff.
So much value! Looking farward for the next videos
This was a great video. Couldn't put my finger on why I liked it so much but after thinking about it for a bit I probably because it is so grounded and practical in a sense. Can't say I've ever seen anything like it. Now I have to see more of your videos, and that's exactly what I'm about to do.
Dude, you gotta keep posting more content, you are so great.
Class is in session. Superb and wildly valuable content. Thank you, Lewis.
Such awesome content! I love how you create the looks, super simple concepts just executed really well. “Backlight robot” I’m definitely guilty some times.
Very nice, Lewis! Thanks 🇧🇷
Lewis - you are absolutely in a class of your own when it comes to quality of content. Seems pretty much every other YT out there has become the shopping channel reviewing the latest crap... ugh. Your content is just pure gold... macro, why use the probe lens on this shoot instead of say the Tokina 100mm macro? The iPhone monitoring kit is just dope... wow... and the shoot on the chair at the Fair Grounds... pure bliss. Very humbled watching you work... thank you for sharing. Don't ever change.
Thanks Derek! The probe lens gives the perspective of a wider angle lens close up, Google it and you'll see. It looked a bit too wild so we switched to a similar style lens like the one you said
We need more of these. You are amazing
I completely agree, if we get the footage from the source being what the result is supposed to look like, then it never looks fake, it looks genuine and gives the right kind of emotion and connection to the world and we don't get distracted. If it's supposed to look like shot with phone, then it has to be shot with a phone, because of its size, the hand shakes even with it's stabilization. If I want to shoot something for VHS look, I'd prefer to shoot on a VHS camera. It saves time on post too, you get the real look and feel and you just correct things here and there and add your grade for the mood. The lighting does most of that anyway too. And the result matters more than how expensive the equipment is.
I saw this movie by Steve Martin, which had scenes made to look like old silent films, but the movie was shot with a modern film camera so it kept distracting me, because it looked fake. Now I know older cameras were huge and a pain, but 8mm or 16mm can give you the old nostalgic look. The same goes with lighting and fog/mist/diffusion. The more it's done on the shoot, for colors and filters, the realistic it looks, than on post.
Please do a video on documentary lighting & cinematography!
Gotta say, I am loving the 4:3 ratio with the grain. Didn't realise how much I missed the 90's TV look.
That dolly is awesome!
Thank you Lewis, for continously sharing your creative work to all of us. Majority feel that it's a trade secret or possibly loose their security if they do. That only means they have limited themselves and are not expectant of what wonderful creative things that are yet to be uncovered. More great projects for you this 2022. 😊👍
This is so good!!! And it's so crazy that you got so many subs in such short time
Back and better than ever! Such an inspiration and amazing teacher. Thanks as always for the time you put into Robin Hooding the ‘tography goods for all of us.
So many good, applicable tips throughout this whole video. Love disguising the eyelight. Great video thank you!
Can ya post a link to the finished product?? Keen to see how it all came together. Love ur work!
The dude from Epic Light Media literally told us to check out your channel. It’s really nice too, like his.
That exit at the end tho. Brilliant.
Oh my god you have a TH-cam channel?! This is amazing!!!
Dope as always.
eye light effect is such a great idea, gonna try to incorporate this... Great stuff man!
Wow ! Very interesting really ...fantastic work !