This BUDGET lighting gear from Amazon is INSANE!

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@RyanKao Ай бұрын

Had a tonnnn of fun with this one. Hoping to do more like this, let me know what other types of gear or setups you’d like to see?

@abdul-haqqmahama3753 29 күн бұрын

@@RyanKao I would say carrying case or camera bag.

@Menosfilms 27 күн бұрын

@@RyanKao here’s a good one, I want a flexible LED mat for overhead lighting since it makes your life easy. But I have LED panels that don’t weight much. I can hang it overhead but need a way to diffuse it and not letting it spill over the sides. Any ideas?

@YCImaging Ай бұрын

Mirror and 6x6 frame ideas were genius! Dope video bro

@RyanKao 29 күн бұрын

Only slight hiccup with the 6x6 is mounting it lol... couple super clamps does it but looking for some better hardware soon. Love you bro!

@M.A.D.C.J Ай бұрын

Not commenting to win anything, just want to say that I'm glad you are still posting KZfaq content, I look up to you so much as a filmmaker.

@RyanKao 29 күн бұрын

You're the best and I deeply appreciate your Mikey.

@petermorris8907 28 күн бұрын

So true! Keep it going Ryan.

@TheAaronalden 29 күн бұрын

With all the cheap gear on the market I miss all of the old DIY days. It's good to see DIY is still alive and well! The fan is pretty genius, and the scrim frame is a great option as well!

@RyanKao 29 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thanks!

@Hahahasanaha 28 күн бұрын

The fan in front of the fog machine is genius, can't wait to try it. Love from Lebanon!

@brendandahlinnolan 28 күн бұрын

Reminding people where it’s worth spending money and where you can hack your way to solutions is SUCH an important learning! I’m so glad that you’re doing this, as the community seems to need this reminder every few years. The last great one I remember was PotatoJet’s Home Depot lighting run, and I’d put your video up there with his for hacks. Keep up the fantastic work!

@sheldonnorton9035 26 күн бұрын

I found the best way to reproduce Lightbridge/Lightstream/Liteflow panels is to buy aluminum panels and learn how to polish them to various degrees of reflectiveness. You use a car polisher/sander with pads of 400 600 800 and 1000 grit and then aluminum polish for a mirror finish - lesser polishing for diffusion levels. Works very well and then add corner protectors on the sharp corners. For mounting use mini and regular magic arms with camera suction cup mounts to attach the various panels. Saved… I dunno $6K. LOL

@paulhorn24 23 күн бұрын

Great idea/suggestion! Thanks a lot! 👍👍👍

@sheldonnorton9035 21 күн бұрын

@@paulhorn24 Hit me up if you need help, if you actually start making them.

@shaaban_ 21 күн бұрын

Mann the finesse is inspiring. The true spirit of filmmaking

@GabrielJThomas 27 күн бұрын

I love the fact that you continue practicing your craft. Its a never ending pursuit!

@thechrishau 28 күн бұрын

Ryan - this is the first time I've come across your videos! I love your vibe and the way you speak to camera. So so good!

@RyanKao 27 күн бұрын

So happy to hear from you Chris! I really appreciate the kind words. Hope life is good on your end!

@olacrau 18 күн бұрын

Always nice to see videos with cheaper solutions for filmmaking! Thanks man! 😌

@mofuclarisu 26 күн бұрын

I feel like mirror, stand, and negative fill are underrated in KZfaq video making, so many people focus on the camera and accessory but your video shows that reflection can make a scene beautiful

@bkid19 27 күн бұрын

I love the sun film on the window effect. I suggested this once and it worked wonders for our budget and I ended up getting a fair tip in the payment my client gave me at the end for saving them some money. loved the entire video!! Specially the fog machine. Going to save up to get that. Thanks!

@Mark_Boussios 28 күн бұрын

Great tips! Very cohesive and to the point video that proves there are no budget excuses to make a great image! Thank you very much!

@phillpine 15 күн бұрын

Great video with so many practical solutions for lighting a scene. Thanks for this amazing content!

@RyanKao 14 күн бұрын

My pleasure man!!

@ImagenStudios Ай бұрын

Great content, I have been struggling with lighting on my shoots. Lighting is much more important than people think. keep creating.

@RadeenChoudhury 7 күн бұрын

You're such an inspiration and your authenticity is really appreciated

@RyanKao 6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Radeen. Appreciate your comment

@pseudomalandro 27 күн бұрын

Usually when I watch videos about budget gear, something that throws me off is how sometimes they say things like "this light is just 200 dollars" and simply show the gear. Here, I think you did an amazing job. Even though some of these are not as cheap as I would like, I just love the way you try to show us how good these are for the price, and also show how to take advantage on them. I even added some of these to my wishlist 😂 Props to you, bro!

@ngowanjun 27 күн бұрын

As filmmakers who work with a limited budget and first starting out, these are actually some quite creative ideas to work things around, its always nice to see people solving problems rather than complaining I dont have this piece of gear thats why I can't create this💯

@goldpiecefilms2431 25 күн бұрын

I really appreciate a lot of the setups that you have shown. It has made me rethink how I focus on setups with lighting. Thank you.

@RyanKao 25 күн бұрын

My pleasure!!!

@raghavtimes Ай бұрын

Your methods have inspired me a lot! ❤ Hoping to improve further in my journey 😃 Specially that ZV-E10 video was such a motivational one! Thanks Man! 😊

@simonbrooks8501 25 күн бұрын

I'm always amazed at the quality of some of the chinese "knock off" lighting and video kit. Some of it is incredible.

@NeilHadynNicholson 20 күн бұрын

Great video. I am just starting out learning to do film making. I don't have a lot of equipment but I plan on adding a video to this channel soon. The frame idea definitely gives me ideas. I'm just waiting to purchase a wide angle lens and a decent key light to start. I love the look/color grading reminds me of I do with photos.

@tlukasiewicz6433 28 күн бұрын

Appreciate the good explanations and the insights shared, which have already sparked new ideas for my work. Thank you

@MarcosRomero 24 күн бұрын

This video is so sick. I feel so encouraged. Playing with light is the current thing I'm working on, I just bought my first powerful light and cant wait to build my kit with more lights and flags and gaffing gear.

@RyanKao 24 күн бұрын

Go for it man! Thanks for the watch!

@adamivy 24 күн бұрын

Love your content bro. Been a fan for a while. Super helpful and engaging. Keep up the good work.

@RyanKao 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support dude!

@Menosfilms 27 күн бұрын

This couldn’t have came at a more perfect time. I have been looking for scrims and just been trying to find ways around spending that money. Thanks man!

@RyanKao 27 күн бұрын

No problem 👍

@noathecrip 15 күн бұрын

Always fun when a video like this gets made. Especially with everything being work-work-work; It helps re-inspire me to get back into the fun that IS storytelling/filmmaking. Dunno if the giveaway is still going on, but would be dope to add this light to a setup for YT and for productions! 🙌🏽

@DavidForgang Күн бұрын

Thanks for this video. I'm starting to film for animal rescues and looking into inexpensive lights. This is excellent.

@kevin.creates4941 17 күн бұрын

This is a very expensive industry to be in but I love every bit of it. Thanks a million for showing us these more inexpensive options… i bought the Ulanzi fog machine and i love it..great idea by adding the fan. I’m not saying you’re a genius but you are making some genius moves lol

@aaronghdesign 16 күн бұрын

Light would come in handy, trying to improve my lighting gear for my vlogs and branching into wedding videography. Also love your quality content 🫶🏽

@ricardorodriguez2607 20 күн бұрын

Awesome video brother. Appreciate all the info!

@hopfanpensacola7132 14 күн бұрын

Great video, just getting started so thanks for all the helpful tips

@RyanKao 14 күн бұрын

Glad to help!!

@tadikovideo 28 күн бұрын

Nice vid. Big fan of balling on a budget ngl. Some folks are so bent out of shape about specs when all they need is a good output and good color rendition.

@angelbarclay7109 Ай бұрын

Super sick video Ryan! Definitely keep it up with the Amazon finds !

@RyanKao 29 күн бұрын

Yessirr! More to come

@Theropeway 21 күн бұрын

Ryan i would love to see more recreational shots from movies and personally that was my fav video of your channel ( practicing cinematography in cheapest camera one that you made previously ) and really helpful video btw ❤🤝

@RyanKao 20 күн бұрын

Great to hear. I have a lot of fun making them, so it's definitely something I'll continue to pursue here on the channel!!

@interconnectedbeing 24 күн бұрын

I absolutely LOVE to light a scene. As a one-man-band it can be tough and time consuming but so rewarding :)

@RyanKao 24 күн бұрын

It really is!

@reggimentmedia6105 21 күн бұрын

The mirrors with the frosted coat are a great idea!!

@JSPDL 23 күн бұрын

i needed this video fr fr, I was looking for a video that showed real life budget gear thats usable in the field, thank you!

@RyanKao 20 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

@_iLLWills 27 күн бұрын

Been coming back regularly, always insightful and helps keep me motivated to get it done by any means necessary

@RyanKao 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for your support!!

@devohnhenry5828 21 күн бұрын

Brother this is amazing, thank you so much!!

@MichaeliFox Ай бұрын

Great video, appreciate your ingenuity in finding budget options to get a similar effect with pro gear.

26 күн бұрын

this is amazing thanks so much for the upload!

@RobertGossCreator 25 күн бұрын

Great tips Ryan thanks so much for sharing

@MarkThompsonJr.007 28 күн бұрын

Freaking awesome, just starting off in videography and this information will Help a ton, thanks my guy

@doughgarcia6086 4 күн бұрын

Lights is what I need now that I am trying to make my first short film... anything will help... Love the videos Keep keeping on... 🤘🍻

@OrenArieli 20 күн бұрын

Another frugal tip is to get charcoal/black fiberglass screen door material as a scrim. It will give you about 1.5 stops as a single, but you'll want to keep it out of focus, or you might get moire patterns. Makes no noise, unlike window film that isn't being applied to the glass.

@mauwow 4 күн бұрын

Thank youu! These are some great recommendations and your shots look great, new sub!

@RyanKao 3 күн бұрын

Welcome!! Thank you!!

@catoarce 21 күн бұрын

Working with light is frustrating and inspiring at the same time. I like it when I find the way to do more with less. Still. it is always good to have the right equipment, so no to have any excuses to procrastinate. Thank you for the tutorial.

@RyanKao 20 күн бұрын

It can absolutely be both! But it's such a great tool in every way despite initial reservations. You're more than welcome. Thanks for the watch.

@bySeneca 22 күн бұрын

Love the 6x6 frame idea!

@GeorgeLoch 29 күн бұрын

Good tips. Big fan of diffusion of natural sources. Overheads outside look so nice.

@JeffCorcelius 28 күн бұрын

Loving finding cheap or affordable hacks and gear. Neat trick with the fog machine.

@GUTTYWOMACK 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for the pointers bro, I’ll be buying and using some of these soon 🙏🏾

@ericamurphy7074 22 күн бұрын

Love this! I am a student right now in photography and could use this!

@jmsmusic 28 күн бұрын

good stuff. very helpful and lovin that small smallrig light!

@mk-gf9kg 27 күн бұрын

It is always nice to try out new lighting techniques at home. The homemade mirror reflector looks really good!

@RyanKao 27 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you!!

@RobertoDomeArt Ай бұрын

What a great video and tips. Going to try some of that for my channel 🙂Thanks for sharing.

@bissscience8689 22 күн бұрын

Great texture! I like your overall look. So much cinematic.

@RyanKao 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@stefansup 27 күн бұрын

i've been looking for a good light for some time now, this is actually a great idea!!

@RyanKao 26 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!!!

@maximilliankoopman Ай бұрын

This was super helpful 🔥 I was pretty overwhelmed trying to find a light for my business I am trying to start up

@RyanKao 29 күн бұрын

So glad this helped! Hopefully you can find something that works for you. Here if you have if any questions!

@paranormalplantations 27 күн бұрын

Great video. Some good tips and great cheap products.

@Zero-is-infinite 28 күн бұрын

The mini fan in front of the fog machine was clutch. I’d like to get into product photography to get funds for more gear, and there’s a ton of smoke shops with very little to no branding or content, that tip will be super helpful.

@trail.squatch Күн бұрын

looks like some pretty awesome options!

@baxslatton 28 күн бұрын

I love the overhead scrim idea! I saw a similar build for that but out of PVC from Lowe’s

@PeterDiBussolo 27 күн бұрын

the fog with the fan idea is genius !

@ronmayo4041 9 күн бұрын

I have Nanlight FC500 and Same Fresnel. Loving this video, great work.

@RyanKao 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TheJ_G 28 күн бұрын

Someone finally covered that cheap cob light. I’m not surprised it’s sold out now. I’ve had one in my cart for months, amazed that it never sold out of the 2-3 it claimed to have left. Oh well. I always held off because I was worried the color accuracy would be pretty subpar. But always kept it in my cart for in a pinch kind of purchase.

@vinsonknight6742 28 күн бұрын

This was great thank you❤ I learned a lot

@bogdanfire1 23 күн бұрын

I just try to find lights for my new studio this is going to be helpful :D Tnx Bro and you get sub

@Oscariver Ай бұрын

Amazing tips, mate! 🙌🏻

@stage5_ Ай бұрын

I own a few of the came tv lights. I’m actually shocked that more ppl aren’t talking about them. Powerful light. Built like a tank besides the plastic knob. App controlled. I would say it’s as good or better than every budget option from neewer, gvm and other companies in the lower tier. Especially considering the price.

@TAKUMISEGI 16 күн бұрын

6x6 idea is geniussss. also love the amazon came-tv light. looks super promising

@RyanKao 16 күн бұрын

It honestly works great! Little weak compared to a proper 1" frame, but can absolutely handle most needs

@AyannaCriswell Ай бұрын

Super helpful. Thanks for uploading!

@luckyscamera 23 күн бұрын

Great suggestions and reminders

@luissalazar2021 28 күн бұрын

Great job team! Thanks for sharing

@2020Viision 28 күн бұрын

Very good video, very descriptive and good use of props. I’m trying to learn video and filmmaking myself and it’s tough! I’ve been looking at some out of my budget lighting recently so thought why not try this

@RyanKao 28 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck to you

@dpixvid 27 күн бұрын

Like the mirrors and the diy haze fan on mount ... nice

@IvenChaqueco Ай бұрын

Mirror idea is a must try! Awesome video!

@craigozancin 8 күн бұрын

The mirror idea is nice, I would use plywood or heavy card stock with aluminum foil over it instead. You could attach the mount to it using screws. It would be much more durable and lighter, getting you close to the same thing. I have used this trick when shooting food,

@jacob.peterson 26 күн бұрын

Great video! Super helpful reminder that we don’t always need the most expensive gear starting off. What are the clamps used for the 6x6 frame?

@postproductionmentor1081 16 күн бұрын

this is my fav video, taking cheep lighting and use it to create amazing results

@RyanKao 16 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!!!

@juancastro8145 29 күн бұрын

Great video showing us what can be done with a budget!

@AmesWay 27 күн бұрын

Great video! Thanks. Budget light looks like an amazing value. Currently unavailable on Amazon

@unseenraven 28 күн бұрын

Commenting hust to thank you for putting the information out there. That budget stuff aren’t always bad.

@buddyfx7026 27 күн бұрын

Great stuff my guy!

@barbarianberzerk 25 күн бұрын

Some great ideas in here, that light would be an amazing start to my kit.

@RyanKao 25 күн бұрын

You're in!!!

@SiThuVisuals 29 күн бұрын

Been thinking to get one light for all around and this video pop up. Helpful video as always. Thanks 🤩

@RyanKao 29 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍

@caniduthis 28 күн бұрын

Awesome vid full of great tips and workarounds. Now to utilize this new knowledge 😅

@RyanKao 28 күн бұрын

Have fun!!

@hanfpeter4190 22 күн бұрын

bro your production level is so high!

@lindalawson4296 19 күн бұрын

Wow Ryan. I was surprised that I wasn't subscribed to your channel. I fixed that. This is fabulous. Thank you.

@RyanKao 17 күн бұрын

Welcome! And thank you!!

@BonifacioIVBorebor 8 күн бұрын

the came tv light value is actually amazing

@Cinematografun Ай бұрын

Nice tips, I added some of those lights to my set up. Thank you

@DarioCalvo2 29 күн бұрын

I was looking for a content to find new ways to improve as a beginner filmmaker and this video its the perfect example to me to learn and find new stuffs. Thanks.

@RyanKao 29 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you Dario!!