Cinematic Lighting for Darker Skin Tones

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Cinematic Lighting for Darker Skin Tones

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@tjsn-4vision Жыл бұрын

Magnificently Melanated love it brother

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Ahah sounds more eloquent ☺️

@drewcostello Жыл бұрын

This was literally a google search I did last month. I feel like the negative fill looks so much better than the bounce. This was great!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@mikeeljordanswan7798 Жыл бұрын

This has just saved me soooo muccchh on a project that im currently shooting. It feels like this video was talking directly to me, lol. I definitely need to do some reshoots, I really appreciate you for taking care of us and steering us the right direction. 🙏🏽

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@redbeardproductions-kevind9806 Жыл бұрын

I make short films with my friends and local artists. Most of the actors are black, and ive found I prefer lighting darker skin tones. When you get it right, it just looks so rich.

@SoRealSoReal23 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SOOOOO much bro! It’s ridiculously hard to find videos on lighting darker skin tones. This is what I have been looking for for YEARS!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!! Glad I can help !

@mukarimu 4 ай бұрын

One of a kind tutorial with priceless info for upcoming videographers like us where 101% of clients are black people. Love from Kenya.

@KofiYeboah 4 ай бұрын

Thank you !

@mariodevon_ Жыл бұрын

Not the sunlight raw dawg hahaha! Nice video bro!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 I said what I said

@AB9Official Жыл бұрын

Actually important and something that nobody talks about. 👍👍👍👍👍

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Not often is it really!

@malobeats Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for putting this video together. I hit a plateau with my look within my channel, and this video alone just reignited my passion for a new set up in my studio. I’m binging all your videos and you are a godsend. Thank you so so much brother nothing but love and blessings to you. 🫡🙏🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Oh man that means a lot! Thanks for watching !

@DennisKonstantine-nj9ev Жыл бұрын

🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿👏🏽🙏🏾

@starterpvck2043 Жыл бұрын

Finally! Thank you man, we’ll done 🙌🏿

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾 you got it

@zakkincaid Жыл бұрын

Honestly man, this video is a life saver. I have a shoot with the Chicago sky this week and I’ve been painstakingly trying to find these tips myself. Appreciate you!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Anytime !!

@leighschinaia6712 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! Can you talk about different skin tone lighting in the same interview ?

@stevecamuti5746 3 ай бұрын

Want to make the Magnificently Melanated folks at work look good on video calls, thanks for the info I need to start the journey.

@KofiYeboah 3 ай бұрын

You’re most welcome !

@heyheyhey520 Жыл бұрын

This is super helpful! This reminds me of the @DSLRvideoshooter video of how to light people who are bald and people with glasses. We NEED to have all these tools in our belt to serve our customers.

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

@BanderaFilmsAndMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Burritosarebetterthantacos Жыл бұрын

Priceless video.

@Poohmedia Жыл бұрын

thank you brother ✊🏾

@JimFeeley Ай бұрын

Great and useful information. Thanks!

@KofiYeboah Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@imbrion7981 Жыл бұрын

thank you! we been waiting on this 😭

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Anytime !

@1bertoimagemaker Жыл бұрын

great tips

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@christofogui7036 Жыл бұрын

Gosh I have been dying to get this one. Thanks!!!!!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Hope it helped !

@AnthonyValli Жыл бұрын

The perfect follow up to your video on exposing darker skin tones with Slog3. The polarizer and color temperature tips blew my mind. Can’t wait to practice some of these techniques.

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

haha fun fact, I actually have that video out already

@Shanefaye Жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thank you!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

No worries !

@JBanksPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this.

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! anytime!

@gbesalvador 6 ай бұрын

I learned something new today, I’m definitely gonna try the polarizers. Thank you for the advice!

@KofiYeboah 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sasukekun1416325 10 ай бұрын

Great work and great tips!

@KofiYeboah 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped out !

@calebfortune 9 ай бұрын

Was trying to research any videos on lighting with skin tones and was pumped to see you had one my guy.

@KofiYeboah 9 ай бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾 bless you , thanks for checking it out

@jamaldowner Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this one!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@seanmartinflix Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your videos.

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I’m glad you liked it !

@Ancin47 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@CRW_Films Жыл бұрын

Thank you for covering that and providing your perspective and techinque with lighting the subject!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Glad it helped!

@BenAnkobiah Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Not a problem!

@fergobeatstv 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for creating a video that's focused on lighting that melanin, really good info!

@KofiYeboah 11 ай бұрын

Thanks !!

@StefanoLombardoYT Жыл бұрын

The CP filter tip is gold!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Life hack 🤙🏾🤙🏾

@barthallomoo Жыл бұрын

You've been producing so many good videos lately. Great work and thanks!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!!

@bseng Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Kofi! Super clear and well explained.

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Respects 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@LaNaMaFilms Жыл бұрын

Great content. This was definitely needed!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks glad it helped !

@coulorfully 10 ай бұрын

you are the best! subscribed and can't wait for more

@KofiYeboah 10 ай бұрын

New vids weekly 🙏🏾

@bluemuyunda4145 10 ай бұрын

such great information. you're talented and knowledgeable keep it up king

@KofiYeboah 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@julsdrummer 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. Just the information that i needed in a well thought out delivery. Thank you 🙏🏿😊

@KofiYeboah 10 ай бұрын

Glad I can help!

@julsdrummer 10 ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah Absolutely fantastic

@TreyDaze Жыл бұрын

Been waiting on this video like a sneaker drop lol! Great work!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Lmao we love to see it!

@one901 Жыл бұрын

Solid tips. I usually set my key a bit warmer as well. I’ve never used neg full on dark skin but I will try it. I normally use the glimmerglass 1 but I like the 1/8 you have

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

I use as subtle as possible and I like it !!

@RyanLabrie Жыл бұрын

Your editing game 📈

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

We move 🙌🏾 🆙 thanks broski 😁

@martin_wood Жыл бұрын

Dope tutorial! Playing with color temp is something to consider! Yeah I've heard about the crew on the Insecure show using CPL's on dark skin tones to cut on skin hot spots. I'm looking at the 200x vs 300c for a rim/effect light to add to my 600d 300dii set. Good to see these perform with a light dome ii

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

It works great!👍🏾 first time on it it looked great

@onekeiway Жыл бұрын

Kofi, thank you for this! Also magnificently melanated - I'm working on my own lighting for my YT videos / content, and these tips just served as a checklist that I'm on the right path. Appreciate this! Would love to see your process on color grading darker tones. Thanks again!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Actually, it’s already there on the channel haha

@onekeiway Жыл бұрын

@@KofiYeboah just found it - I am switching to Resolve and have Phantom LUTs so right on time ha. Thank you!

@raw_nel Жыл бұрын

super valuable info, i lol'ed at 'letting the sun raw dawg you'

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 it just be out here like that

@sixbit Жыл бұрын

Bra Kofi 👍

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 you knooowe

@NonBinary_Star Жыл бұрын

this all day! ive had some crazy experiences on the set of some commercials a bit ago. some ppl nail this ... some ppl dont. Issa Rae, Ava DuVernay, and Oprah hit it out the park. lemme not forget Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) annnd shout to Hype Williams bc "Belly" 💥 the lighting in that took it to a whole new level... definitely painting with light

@Jessssicadanielle 11 ай бұрын

This was SO great! Thank you for making this video! I’ve been watching dozens of videos about lighting and was really struggling with how it looked on my camera, then it clicked, I’m watching all white guys 😂 I will be applying what you’ve taught and I hope it helps. Thanks again!

@KofiYeboah 11 ай бұрын

Glad I can help !

@HisSegulah 3 ай бұрын

Really appreciate it keep up the good work. Dark skin people get so over looked thanks for sharing

@KofiYeboah 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@truenoirproductions3964 8 ай бұрын

Really well done man

@KofiYeboah 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton! I appreciate it 🤝🏾

@1panomotion847 Жыл бұрын

✊🏿❤️

@KipJackson Жыл бұрын

Late but here thanks for this !!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Ayyy respects !

@kaputputput 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video! This is going to help with the Jamaican restaurant I’m about to film for. Gonna make sure the owner looks fantastic!!!

@KofiYeboah 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@hunt_ 5 ай бұрын

You have a great speaking voice bro

@KofiYeboah 5 ай бұрын

Thanks homie !

@philipogunbona8602 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much , Kofi. The tutorial is priceless, especially the CPL. Do you think using a light meter could also be useful? I’ve tried an app that estimates the appropriate ambient Kelvin too. Using both information has been useful. What are your thoughts? Thank you.

@KofiYeboah Ай бұрын

It could be b yes! Never hurts to have one

@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent 11 ай бұрын

Really good video. question how did you decide in the kelvin for your key light. You did not go with the kelvin from outside. Can you explain why you choose a different a different Kelvin.

@KofiYeboah 11 ай бұрын

I actually cheat it a little warmer so I break a rule there really 😅

@ahmedalharari Жыл бұрын

Hey boss, what focal length did you use in this video

@guynitzani6732 Жыл бұрын

Any tips on exposing for two characters with different skin tones ?

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

On the way 🤙🏾

@nafawi7965 Ай бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@KofiYeboah Ай бұрын

Thanks !

@TheCreativeNomad Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks!

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Anytime !

@imagemediaresource Жыл бұрын

Hey - you should make a video on lighting for mixed skin tones. I had to film a bi-racial couple and it was extremely challenging as she was quite white and he was fairly dark. I ended up keeping the lighting dark so her skin didn't blow out, but I had to mask him in post and bring the exposure up some. How would you handle this situation?

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

One day!

@terrencebibbphoto Жыл бұрын

Love all your content and what you are doing g for the culture. I’m not a Sony shooter but I would like to ask a question. How would you go about stacking a circular polarizer with a black satin filter and VND? Everything spins 😂. Is it best to use flat filters

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

😬😬 that might be tough , have you tried a mattebox solution?

@terrencebibbphoto Жыл бұрын

@@KofiYeboah I'm thinking that may be the way to go.

@AddyandTerry Жыл бұрын

@@KofiYeboah Just realized I was in the wrong account. Thanks for the quick response. Onward and Upward

@Whaever_1981 Жыл бұрын

I would not recommend using circular polarizer for removing highlights of skintones. It generally looks unnatural. Just make sure to have the key light be softer

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

Different strokes 🤙🏾

@WillJauregui Жыл бұрын

"between a window, between a wall" lol

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 I couldn’t help it

@berengerbrillante7334 8 ай бұрын

At 2:16 you have a bowens bowl with a diffusion. Can you send a link to purchase that diffusion sock ? is it compatible with aputure bowl ? Thanks !

@KofiYeboah 8 ай бұрын

Imma ask where to get it cause it just came with the rental lights !

@CorporateMotions Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir this was one of my weak points

@KofiYeboah Жыл бұрын

No problem

@MeganMAlexander Ай бұрын

is that 45' on either side of the face or specifically the right side of the face?

@KofiYeboah Ай бұрын

I usually choose the side where ambient light is coming from !

@yaserchow 11 ай бұрын

This is a great video... can you make one that helps us broker POCs that only have a smart phone figure out lighting? Also... maybe dumb down the language a bit because I don't understand any of the words you're saying lolz.

@KofiYeboah 11 ай бұрын

Idk if smart phone stuff is my thing unfortunately 😅

@yaserchow 11 ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah totally understand. Well when I level up my KZfaq channel, I'll come back and watch this video again.