Don't Use Softboxes | Do This Instead

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Күн бұрын

Softboxes come in all shapes and sizes, allowing for different convenience. However, a book light is the way to go if you want to enhance your cinematography.
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Chapters:
0:00 Before & After
0:27 Softbox vs Book Light
2:08 Set Up
10:41 Final Result
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Main Camera: Sony FX30
Photo Camera: Sony A7III
Main Lens: Sigma 24-70 f/2.8
Main Prime Lens: Samyang 35mm f/1.8 FF
Lighting: Aputure 120d @SmallRigGlobal Bowens Mount Softbox
Audio: DJI Mic + Deity D3 Pro
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@shaaban_ 3 ай бұрын

Awesome tutorial but I got confused at the end. How did adding the shower curtain increase exposure? I figured adding a layer of diffusion would soften highlights but reduce overall exposure.

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Sorry! I noticed that made it sound confusing. Yes, the shower curtain only reduces and softens the light. What I meant to say was increasing the intensity of the 120d. Sorry for the confusion!

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for catching that!

@AdamKeithMedia 2 ай бұрын

The whole point of your video (at least from what you said in the beginning) was to achieve proper exposure on the face while protecting the highlights coming from the window light, yet at the very end you ended up cranking up your base ISO/E, thus clipping the hell out of the outside highlights anyway lol

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

I did mention in the captions that you would need a strong light source to combat the daylight. Anyone who knows cinematography would bump up the iso if the keylight isn't strong enough. Of course, that means highlights, and the overall exposure would increase. Thanks for watching!

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

This example would've been way easier if the window wasn't there.

@xl9119 2 ай бұрын

when using the silver side, you are actually not softening the light a lot, it becomes a little bigger light source with more direct light like a panel with hard diffusion. also make sure the walls get some flags to cut the light from effecting the wall. the wall has become hotter then the character. but the results still works great

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Yes! The silver was to reflect much light, which would've been defused through the curtain. Yes! If I had a flag, I would've had better control to block the spill.

@maddogtank8425 3 ай бұрын

Fun fact a budget option for the 3 and 1 kit. Because sometimes they can be expensive or if you just don't have one on hand most people have A. Reflector for their car that you put in your window, you can use that.

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! That's a great idea!

@jimjimgl3 2 ай бұрын

You could also place a small flag over the light / bounce to give the light a more direct feel with less fill everywhere in the room.

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

For sure!

@SystemParanoia 3 ай бұрын

Don't forget the classic shoot through umbrella. They're soo cheap and soon easy and quick it would be crazy not to have at least 2 permanently in your kit

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Good tip! Thank you!

@SystemParanoia 3 ай бұрын

@@Matthew_Chung no problem, they really do fill the room with bounced light, and work really well outside if you use the sun as your point light source 😎

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

@@SystemParanoia Wonderful!

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Hope this video helped! My apologies for not uploading in a while. Please like, share, and subscribe if this video was helpful!

@TheBaconKings52 6 күн бұрын

Loved the video and your explanation! I never fully understood the process of (and why you would need to) setting up a book light. Now I do! and I'm definitely going to try this setup in future jobs. I do have a lingering questrion: You mentioned that to get a get more details out of the highlights we would need to use a more powerful light, but I noticed the reflector you used for this example was pretty small, do you think that the amount of light you got from this example would have been greater if you used a bigger reflector paired with the 120D?

@Matthew_Chung 6 күн бұрын

Having a bigger diffusion cloth would indeed wrap around the subjects face more. But you would need more powerful lights to get more details in the highlights.

@Matthew_Chung 5 күн бұрын

You would have to watch out for spills tho. You would use a flag to block out unwanted spills to the background

@superinfinityfilms 2 ай бұрын

it looks better at the start. call me a sucker for shadows

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

I defo dig the darker look too! The fx30 does wonders in dynamic range!

@AndoBobando 3 ай бұрын

Do you think shooting through a soft box into the curtain would achieve the same double-diffused look?

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Yes! You can definitely do that. In fact, that might give you a more accurate 45-degree angle you need for the Rembrandt lighting.

@AMISS94 3 ай бұрын

Dude I’ve had those stands for a green screen that I bought, now I have good use for them finally. Thank you!

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

No worries! I'm glad to help!

@Supercon57 3 ай бұрын

That backdrop pole is super clutch on set also It packs away super small Great for goal posts or t bones I use it in 99% of my setups for large key sources

@AMISS94 3 ай бұрын

@@Supercon57 I’m excited to get mines out

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

@@Supercon57 underrated tool!

@ebonysmilesmedia2360 2 ай бұрын

i just came across your video bro and i learnt a lot from this alone, pls post more of lighting tutorials like this😊

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! Yes I will indeed!

@christofogui7036 2 ай бұрын

Hi Matt, it seems to me that jumping to the second Native ISO is against the original purpose of preserving the highlight details in the windows. (False colour shows that it's nearly clipping in that area). With a bit more output, don't you think the apurture would be able to handle the exposure for the indoor part of the scene?

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Yes, you are correct! My aputure 120d isn't strong enough. Using strong light source would definitely allow you to retain the highlights more!

@jamesandcamera 3 ай бұрын

Great job Matt, sometimes a simple budget setup is all that is needed 🤙 Especially doing it with super light weight aluminium stands makes light weight and very transportable as well for a solo shooter.

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@onlyonestevie 3 ай бұрын

Great video man! For tutorials like this in the future it may be a good idea to record yourself setting the lighting up and after record yourself narrating that footage or have a talking head bit of you watching and narrating it

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sprinked 3 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching :) Super laid back!

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

@CountSorinsRealm 3 ай бұрын

Hey Matthew, awesome video as per usual! What phone app/false color app are you using on your phone to gauge the IRE levels?

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

I'm using the monitor + app designed for sony cameras. False color shows you the ire level of highlights being 100, shadows being 0

@CountSorinsRealm Ай бұрын

@@Matthew_Chung Awesome thank you so much!

@Ridion481 3 ай бұрын

Sub number 200 Let’s go Also great tips. Definitely something learned today

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You're so kind!

@hanfpeter4190 2 ай бұрын

this vid was so chill yet so informative thanks man (:

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad to help!

@WarpathWrel 3 ай бұрын

Hey, great work! I learned a lot.

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear!

@SeanBlue12345 3 ай бұрын

Good stuff man! Subscribed!

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate your support!

@71zenn 3 ай бұрын

hey can you tell me where you got the film burn overlay used for transition?

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

It was from Instagram. I forgot his name but I'll tag his Instagram once I find it.

@jamesgarcia1680 3 ай бұрын

Well done, thank you for the information. Great tutorial! I liked and subscribed, thank you.

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@danielkim3587 3 ай бұрын

This is so informing! subbed and liked!

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

ㅋㅋ

@jimmystewartuk 2 ай бұрын

Would have been nice to actually see a comparison to using a Softbox…

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Will keep that in mind! There's tones of videos covering that topic!

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

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@ilusoriob 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

No worries!

@RODRIGOGABOTTO 3 ай бұрын

Muy buen contenido, esperemos mas crack , saludos desde Buenos Aires

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Muchas Gracias!

@JeremiahKindred 2 ай бұрын

This is great thank you. What app is that for your phone?

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

It's called the Monitor Plus

@TexpatOTG Ай бұрын

I usually can't spend this much time on a shoot.

@Matthew_Chung Ай бұрын

Totally understandable! Depends on the shoot. Not suitable for run and gun

@dimebagv2 3 ай бұрын

"Don't Use Softboxes" ,,,,,Proceeds to use a scrim to soften the light with a setup completely unnecessary for the result obtained, leaving more than clear that it was better to use a softbox

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Fair point! I do mention earlier in the video stating that softboxes come in different sizes and needs for the shoot. As I'm not the best at cinematography, the result can only vary from the person's skill and fair judgment. I do believe I tried my best to motivate the window light shining through however its subjective. I was simply showing a different type of lighting. Not to say you can't use a softbox. Hope that clears up! Thanks for your time!

@OrionWolf00 3 ай бұрын

Strongly disagree. Its a book light, extremely common setup for professional sets, and a far better choice for this particular application than a softbox would have been

@jjbmxer 3 ай бұрын

Also a softbox will look very sourcy, his book light setup fills a lot more the ambient looking very natural. if he wanted to over power the windows he would need at least 2400w, but nice setup for 1 light.

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

@jjbmxer thank you! Yes I tried my best with 120watts ahah

@SK-xt6pj 3 ай бұрын

This helped so much 🙏🙏

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🔥

@Shubhamjamkhande 3 ай бұрын

What app did you use

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

It's called Monitor + Designed for sony cameras

@chelo111 3 ай бұрын

dope video broddy

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@mahdiessalih5561 3 ай бұрын

That was very helpful thank you

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Harnam99 20 күн бұрын

you need to use nagtive fill because right now its completely flat

@Matthew_Chung 18 күн бұрын

Love some negative fill! Depends on the shoot!

@popocatap 2 ай бұрын

This 12 minute video (uncut) might have been bearable if it showed the essence n 3 minutes: I’m sure everyone can figure out how to hang up a shower curtain.

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Sorry if I have wasted your time. That's why I have included chapters below.

@Jiujitswho 3 ай бұрын

I have a 120d also! So it can’t change temperature?

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a fixed fixture, meaning you can't change Kelvin temp unless if you use gels

@Jiujitswho 3 ай бұрын

This video is really great and it seems to be doing way better on KZfaq relative to your other videos. Why do you think that is?

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

@@Jiujitswho I think it's the low-key clickbaity title with a more laid-back and respect for the audience's time?

@Jiujitswho 3 ай бұрын

@@Matthew_Chung definitely click bait title worked for me, then I stayed because it seemed laid back and full of information

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

@@Jiujitswho great to hear! Thank you

@robinthesky6728 2 ай бұрын

very nice video thanks

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ArminHirmer 3 ай бұрын

excellent

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@user-zv7lm8uk7h 2 ай бұрын

book light is only for small spaces. Otherwise there are better options.

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Of course. If you have the budget, go for a 4 x 4 butterfly or even 6 x 6 🤪

@user-zv7lm8uk7h 2 ай бұрын

@@Matthew_Chung t bone a 12 by muslin.

@Seank0916 3 ай бұрын

thanks!

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

@dicesales Ай бұрын

sorry, but this is not “quick and simple”. Good tip though!

@Matthew_Chung Ай бұрын

Depends on your skill level for sure! There's one stand setup for the book light.

@dicesales Ай бұрын

I mean, the overall "setting up" process - 4 light stands, curtains, reflector, lights... that's a bit much, innit?

@Matthew_Chung Ай бұрын

@dicesales yes. I do mention earlier in the video that book light is only possible and understandable if you have the time and space for it. Otherwise, a softbox would be better. There's always better and smaller ways to get through bigger picture.

@JIOSCAMP 3 ай бұрын

Like it👍

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Nwa_father 2 ай бұрын

Done subscribing.

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support!

@Veypurr1 3 ай бұрын

Good video

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@divad435 3 ай бұрын

Telling you right now, 9 times out of 10 on a corporatre shoot you dont have time to bring in all the gear and then set up a for a booklight. Or even the space. So yes still use softboxes. Every project is different, I hate clickbaited video titles like this lol

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

For sure! I do agree the title is misleading in a way, but I did mention earlier that it totally depends on the space and budget as well as the purpose of the video.

@divad435 3 ай бұрын

@@Matthew_ChungFair dawgy, keep on rockin'

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

@divad435 thank you for your time! I appreciate it 👍

@imDonDiestro 2 ай бұрын

Bro I’m so sick of these click bait titles 😂. “Don’t do this” “stop doing that”. The content isn’t bad but stop making it seem like your method is the definitive answer to achieving something.

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

@imDonDiestro i agree. I also do mention in the beginning, including the chapters, going over the differences. This video wasn't to say softboxes aren't the way to go. Sorry the video was long, so you might've missed it

@azeezbindohry3641 2 ай бұрын

I really like what u did . But believe me u can make this video 5 minutes

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll keep it in mind. Chapters below.

@Vixelo 3 ай бұрын

No :(

@Matthew_Chung 3 ай бұрын

@anotherguycalledsmith 2 ай бұрын

Please (!) stopp using these flashing white effects for your video cuts in your KZfaq videos - this can trigger seizures in people who are perceptible to this…

@Matthew_Chung 2 ай бұрын

I'll keep it in mind! I sincerely apologies if it has impacted you.

@anotherguycalledsmith 2 ай бұрын

@@Matthew_Chung Thank you a lot ;-) It is distracting from your great content, most people would have a dark KZfaq UI anyway, so in this rather dark environment, it is even more getting onto your nerves ;-) Apart from that, great video! Thank you for this ”Light for the _space_ , not the face“… Most people do not even know what ND filters are good for. Very nice explanation in your video, having this underexposed scene you only then start putting light in - for the face ;-)