How To Use The "Cove" Light For Natural Looking Cinematic Lighting

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So this is a technique you sometimes see Roger Deakins using in his work - the "cove" of lighting around your subject, allows you to light for a natural looking, graduated fall off of light on the face. The versatility of the setup allows you to tweak the power levels of each bounced light to easily adjust your contrast ratios on the subject, allowing for moodier, darker looks, or softer, brighter looks. You have a big soft light in your scene, without needing the extra room or expenses to shoot super powerful lights through huge pieces of diffusion. A very useful technique!
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@fermixx 4 жыл бұрын

this dude really knows whats hes doing, this is really cinematic, vs other youtubers suggesting to shoot in 60fps and using teal and orange luts...

@lukasvymyslicky1646 4 жыл бұрын

so spot on mate

@damiansciberras 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!!

@Skrenja 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, so many charlatans on this site.

@GreigBooth 4 жыл бұрын

I literally laughed out loud at this.

@noahlebel-turcotte4662 4 жыл бұрын

Spencer Sakurai is another increadible youtuber that doesn’t offer his shitty LUTS. He is an excellent cinematographer and made actually amazing videos in the past. You should check him out.

@MrAdamChristopher 4 жыл бұрын

this is some of the best content ive ever seen

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much! :)

@derrickjames6030 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobEllisCinematographer AGREED! Awesome man!

@BlueTorchWeddings 3 жыл бұрын

I third this. Absolutely invaluable content. Thank you so much for creating it

@aamirjaffar111 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. The best cinematic lighting video.

@user-qr6td3ub2q 3 жыл бұрын

true

@EpicLightMedia 4 жыл бұрын

I’m very impressed. It’s like you care about teaching instead of showing off.

@JoshBenBernales 4 жыл бұрын

No one should watch these videos because that would just make too much sense! Instead, I would suggest one of those other channels with a minimum of 1 million followers and perhaps grab a Canon 1Dxiii on your way over there. hahaha

@nicholasboule5134 4 жыл бұрын

@@JoshBenBernales people act like making beautiful images is a secret, yet they wont sit to learn lighting... even though it is the secret

@Visethelegend 4 жыл бұрын

Your channel is awesome as well, good to see you around good content.

@JoshBenBernales 4 жыл бұрын

CineBlogs haha so true!

@davidunoi7099 3 жыл бұрын

And here i was just thinking after watching Robs video, " This is only the 2nd time ive truly learned something of high practical value. The 1st was with Epic Light Media. lol. Great to see you comment here!

@obscurity_films 4 жыл бұрын

I was no joke thinking this morning, "I wish someone would do a tutorial of that bounce technique Roger Deakins uses", and then bam, Rob delivers.

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Haha that's awesome, well I'm glad I timed that so perfect! ;) thank you for watching! :)

@skatepark02 4 жыл бұрын

you need to delete cookies from your brain

@msg3415 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaa same! Great stuff here.

@muziqfreek 3 жыл бұрын

that should be the title of a series of videos "Bam! Rob delivers"

@joeblizzy 4 жыл бұрын

Man I really love that you show the whole lighting process and include diagrams... this kind of knowledge is invaluable. Keep up the great work man it really means a lot to us!

@SuburbanTrash 4 жыл бұрын

It feels wrong to watch this for free

@Davinchi2283 4 жыл бұрын

The easiest and simplest type of cinematography I have seen on the Internet, thanks for this kind of videos. Low-budget filmmakers appreciate it

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

@markrobinson8254 4 жыл бұрын

I just want to comment on the background music SO Good that it does not interfere with the fine tutorial content.... low volume "There but not there" So many of these just slap pre program music without thought ! I didn't just stumble on this video I've come back many times to reacquaint myself to the lighting technique ... not run and gun but good if the budget is there

@christoph8630 Ай бұрын

This video actually helped me lighting my passport photos!😂

@sudarshankar9094 Ай бұрын

Turned out to be the world's best passport photos, yeah? 😂

@christoph8630 Ай бұрын

@@sudarshankar9094 sure! Sadly my face does not get prettier but at least the lighting is on point😬

@pnproduction2934 2 жыл бұрын

You are hands down the best lighting/cinematography resource that I've come across on KZfaq. Thank you.

@markbone 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Rob. I love Deakins cove light technique. He is an absolute legend.

@_GhostGarden_ 4 жыл бұрын

This is like a masterclass in cinematography taught by Tom Hardy's brother

@gaarax0x 4 жыл бұрын

haha best comment here

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I'll take it!

@ShiroiRyuu24 4 жыл бұрын

But free

@JoeOberster 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking it was the love child of Mark Wahlberg and Zach Braff.

@theredmachine108 4 жыл бұрын

@robellis you are indeed a master. Thank you for the superb videos.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done, Rob. Great step-by-step examples.

@beekenko2379 4 жыл бұрын

Blackmagic owes this man a sponsorship... please start a patreon please

@Scoober222 4 жыл бұрын

You have a very calm and easy to follow teaching style. Straight to the point, no filler, clear, and very easy to understand. Great work. Do you have any scenes of the Blackmagic micro with this lighting technique or similar lighting techniques?

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate it! :) not this particular technique - but it would look pretty much identical to this - the Micro and 2.5k have a remarkably similar image!

@subhanshuthapa1053 3 жыл бұрын

From 3:37 due to that background rhythm, I felt like I am watching a Film that teaches Film Making. Amazing x 3!

@ekredel 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just watched five of your videos and I can honestly say I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed youtube videos this much

@ShoaybKhattab 4 жыл бұрын

Your tutorials are literally one of the best tutorials I have ever seen on youtube

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

@King_Adrizza 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I was this calm like the model “you” while my wife is yelling at me 🤣

@King_Adrizza 3 жыл бұрын

Ps: you’re actually saving people’s life who want to study something that will spend thousands of pounds and time! Thank you brother

@brobiak9548 4 жыл бұрын

I watched a video a couple days ago with someone talking about Deakins and the way he uses cove lighting and all I could think was man it would be cool to see a tutorial on this and voila opened up youtube today and here it is. Thanks for the video man

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Haha that's awesome! Glad I could help! Thanks man! :)

@BaronDeRothschild 4 жыл бұрын

And he does it again folks. This is what shaping light looks like. Thanks again Rob. AMAZING!!!

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Kind words, thank you so much!

@EarlLaperle 3 жыл бұрын

The ethereal music makes it feel like I'm in the church of cinematography.

@smokermarine 3 жыл бұрын

I would be interested how you would light a wider, establishing shot to match the shots in this video

@gxrsky 3 жыл бұрын

gotta head back to deakins' work

@arictm114 2 жыл бұрын

man if god exists he should bless you forever. learned more useful things with this 8 min video and that color grading tutorial than in 2 years of film school

@RepeatFactor2 3 жыл бұрын

This video is literally that ONE video you should never forget. It’s so so good. Thanks so much for this.

@xanderasnot 3 жыл бұрын

I'm telling you, I learn more from your videos then from my school

@lzluna6802 Жыл бұрын

Rob Ellis THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT CINEMATIC LIGHTING THAT I HAVE EVER WATCHED ON YOU TUBE THANKS

@Fathom216 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to let you know this is by far the most informative and valuable lighting tutorial I've ever seen on KZfaq, been trying to figure out how deakins does his interiors for years and the results here look absolutely perfect.

@judichristopher4604 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video... Like they say, "Light Spaces... Not Faces"... Thank you for sharing this video. Love it.

@OhanaFilms 4 жыл бұрын

"The Vast of Night" has amazing night time lighting. I love that they kept things dark.

@hellohogo 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these videos not because they show great lighting techniques, but how they teach you to THINK about great lighting techniques.

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) I'm glad the videos are coming off that way, I would hate for them to seem like there's only one specific way to use a technique - lighting is such a versatile thing with so many ways to tweak things and get different results!

@WilliamSheedy 3 жыл бұрын

the first five minutes of this earned a sub. fantastic work

@andrewlutes2048 9 ай бұрын

This is the first one of these lighting tutorials I’ve seen where the narrator says “this is looking great” and it’s actually looking great.

@jensuferiufermedia8457 2 жыл бұрын

great explanation. I have learnt a lot. I am a TV DOP since 30 years. Well done!

@patrickward1470 4 жыл бұрын

Man, what a find this youtube channel was. Rob Ellis you are the shit! Please don't stop making videos cause they are helpful as frick

@nuggerboi8278 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for existing ❤️

@lugeo 3 жыл бұрын

This is better than paid tuition. My camera teacher told me he doesn't tell me things because I'm his competition

@BojanBojovic 4 жыл бұрын

Again, very simple and informative.

@chromakin 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the care and time you take to make these techniques accessible for everyone. Thank you!!

@ajamccoy9822 4 жыл бұрын

This video needs more views. An absolute gem. Well done.

@visionaryentertainment1431 4 жыл бұрын

THIS IS AMAZING!!!! WHAT A TUTORIAL BROTHER!

@SplashFireFilms 3 жыл бұрын

love the calming music, the explanation is perfect

@chefandrepdx 3 жыл бұрын

How come you don't have millions of subscribers?!? I totally love your tutorials!! I learn so much every time! Thank you!!!

@RobEllisCinematographer 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq is difficult haha! Thanks so much man I really appreciate it! :D

@Ghassan.albalushi 4 жыл бұрын

Rob I must say this is some quality tutorials you have here. If you ever think of doing a masterclass on lightning you can take my money! You going places buddy keep it up !!

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ghassan! That's much appreciated!!! :)

@jazzelphilmz 4 жыл бұрын

Rob is my new connect

@ngonzale3 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully done.

@MagnaMater 3 жыл бұрын

This video is EVERYTHING - props to the model

@gcommediastreamsgaming6368 3 жыл бұрын

Some of the best content ever

@UnOeufff 4 жыл бұрын

phenomenal work. Thankyou rob

@ptxarptxarov3830 3 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best lightinig tutorials ive seen so far. Thanks man!

@matthewpaolucci2854 3 жыл бұрын

Talk about technical understanding, this is so insightful , it's great to see the different methods used to convey the lighting of a scene

@RobEllisCinematographer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matthew!! :)

@narrativegadget1981 4 жыл бұрын

another awesome one Rob!

@davetinoco 3 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie mate, when I first started I thought I WAS watching Roger Deakins clips. You blew me away.

@RobEllisCinematographer 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! That's awesome and such a bloody lovely compliment, thanks so much David!! :D

@Gam3rKillz 3 жыл бұрын

Love the step by step explanations and examples, the cartoon diagrams, and pics of the actual set. Thank you so much!

@JensLarsen 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorials! Thank you :)

@ovidijusadomavicius8165 3 жыл бұрын

MAN ! your videos are so in-depth... love them!

@f.jacobalvarado534 3 жыл бұрын

Love these breakdowns Rob, keep it up! Fantastic work

@emanuelvasilesabou9487 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rob, for all the work you put in to share your knowledge!

@ConnaEdits 3 жыл бұрын

Can not believe I didn’t learn this in film school 🤦🏻‍♂️ thank you so much bro

@aruraru6644 4 жыл бұрын

It's incredible!

@raymondchang2739 4 жыл бұрын

One of the better lighting tutorials I've seen. Dude you're awesome. Thanks!

@TheGeekosDen 3 жыл бұрын

Simply the best cinematography channel on youtube.

@BigRoadMedia 4 жыл бұрын

This guy really takes your lighting game up to pro level. Brilliant!! thanks!!

@UNDAMedia 4 жыл бұрын

you make lighting so simple! thank you!

@pigmus 4 жыл бұрын

You are the number one explaining the art of lighting. Thanks a lot for your awesome work!

@Star_gazer_4568 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it thoroughly 💓

@MrCwam 4 жыл бұрын

This is incredible quality. Brilliantly explained. You're voice over style means we're never taken away from what's important to be looking at. Well done Rob.

@darianrundall6618 4 жыл бұрын

You tube needs a "love" button. This is so great, thank you.

@blakeaghili4681 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thanks

@IndyVisuals 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing. One of the best videos i watched about lighting.

@giorgidadiani6964 4 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial i have ever seen, great job, thank You.

@beaverbreweryminsk5392 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, it's just amazing

@nothingness.emptiness Жыл бұрын

this shows how powerful lighting is..(can turn a scene into something very cinematic looking). most people think they need the latest cameras to create something interesting this proves it all wrong. nice to see you used a BMCC 2.5k on this.

@VulgarMenace96 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Excellent video, great job.

@jordansampson5314 3 жыл бұрын

This is beyond helpful. Thank you 🙏

@jerohelguera 4 жыл бұрын

Your lighting tutorials are amazing. Thanks for the awesome content!

@shiladitya_biswas 4 жыл бұрын

This is gold

@tibfox 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this entire channel! Thank you for being here and all of the valuable information in your videos man. Love them!

@frenchfriesG 4 жыл бұрын

This video looks so great. So professional, from start to end

@DatrysiadMedia 4 жыл бұрын

What I like about cove lighting is how it can shape scenes from a wide shot allowing for plenty freedom of movement and the close up work which helps matching shots, love the soft light it produces

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely!! I only wish I had a bigger space to shoot in here so I could demonstrate that aspect of it!

@DatrysiadMedia 4 жыл бұрын

@@RobEllisCinematographer agreed its the same problem I face is enough space to light stuff. Lighting is always a problem solving nature if anything it trumps most stuff, love the soft graduated look the cove gives just makes everything a little more yummy

@daniel_caron 4 жыл бұрын

Really awesome tutorials. Love your straight to the point style.

@bakangjori7908 4 жыл бұрын

Content leve: Gold!

@Malcribano 3 жыл бұрын

This is a masterclass. Thanks for sharing this!

@rawlife3575 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson my friend.Thank you

@pulkitwadhwa2207 3 жыл бұрын

This is just amazing. Thanks for the information.

@jasonbullockfilms 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. Gonna have to start using this technique.

@BM-hq8ed 2 ай бұрын

One of the best lighting video i've seen

@itsadaoj 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

@edgarin 4 жыл бұрын

That was an outstanding lighting tutorial

@gregxcelente4271 3 жыл бұрын

ive got goooooosebumps watching this. Amazing job!

@PeakResetProductions 2 жыл бұрын

one of the best lighting videos i have ever seen on youtube!

@earlymusicmaker 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastically helpful. Thanks so much!

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, where was your channel until now?!? Great work man, immediately subscribed!

@Midhun_Babu 3 жыл бұрын

i have searched a lot for a good lighting tutorial. finally got one , BEST ONE .

@josejerez201 4 жыл бұрын

wow this tutorials are so absorbent.

@perrymorrisjr 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your site, I immediately subscribed! This is the type of stuff I've been looking for! Please keep it coming with your understandable verbal breakdowns!