Fascinating! As a landscape/wildlife photographer I often wondered how movie color is managed and modified as well as how a standard "feel" is maintained throughout the movie. This video answered all my questions! Thanks!

One of *the* best presentations I've ever watched on KZfaq. Perfect pacing, excellent examples and clear explanations. Nailed it!!

Your presentation is not annoying, your explanations are clear and make sense without being too academic, and your videos aren't too long. Outstanding job.

For anyone who is interested, the "look development" phase is a lot like how an interior designer will create a palette for your home before any painters come in and do any painting. It's part of the planning phase and works closely with which part of the story is being told in any given scene. Using a LUT is what a lot of people would call "color correction". Some might interpret that as meaning that the colors are being corrected to their true definitions but in reality the correction is more akin to bringing the raw color data closer to what the scene design calls for by normalizing not only the colors but also things like contrast and exposure. The color grading process puts the final touches on that process.

My man. I have watched so many videos on lighting, how to make your movie, look like a movie, etc. But somehow, you managed to blow every single video that I’ve ever watched altogether, totally away! I learned more about lighting in those few minutes, than I’ve ever learned in hours of other videos about lighting. i’m not even sure why, I think it’s just the way you demonstrated it so clearly. Thank you so very much.

It has always made me wonder, amazed, how the movie’s scene looks so great compared to the “making of the movie” look of the exact same scene. I would have loved to be a movie directer so I found this video so festinating. Thank you.

It is truly incredible how much emotion and "feel" is given to shots just by these subtle things that make them "cinematic".

What i want to add is, when using practical lights and the out of frame light to „make it stronger“ it’s also to bring the light that the camera captures closer to what we experience in real life. Our eyes are very much different from a camera sensor. Very nice video! I love videos like this 🥰

Damn you can really feel the extensive amount of effort put into this, I really dig it man.

extremely underrated channel fr

Man, this is knowledge that is so worth having, even for normal photography. Your examples are so helpful, thank you.

I have seen a couple of your videos and definitely plan on running through most if not all. You provide so much knowledge and value in these videos. You have just amazing knowledge in this skill and I wanted to let you know how much it's appreciated. Also the lighting and setup you have for your videos is great, you create such a comfy and warming atmosphere. The effort put into these is amazing, I never lose focus or interest when watching, and all those little subtle jokes are great!! Excited for more and would love to hear about any of your work

I work as an editor and this is the best explanation of lighting, LUT and grade to create mood I've ever heard. Thanks Jimmy!

Oh, wow. What an amazing video. It‘s not only pretty informative and has a great pacing, it also makes me calm and that‘s amazing. It was pleasing to watch and I also love that these rules of cinematography were also applied to the presentation setting.

Your videos are always so helpful. You don't hide things like other youtubers. I loved the part in which you explained how that lady is looking out of the window and during her closeup, a motivated light is used. I can even relate with ur final words, most looks are done thru lighting during production and not color grading. Even I have a strict rule of ensuring max. adjustments while shooting so that there's no probs at all while editing.

This is a spot on explanation with simple descriptions. You adequately explain the subject of cinema look in simple terms that will also be correct at the highest levels of discourse. Congratulations on such a great piece. Though an editing you make it appear that John Daro was working on Resolve. I literally did a double take to check he was still on his Baselight.

As a film editing student, this was wonderful to watch. I learned a couple new things too. Awesome video

So good. Please don't change this great pacing and delivery style as your audience inevitably grows.

Dude, this is some good stuff. Very clear and concise, and super helpful. I'm looking forward to your next video!

So glad I discovered you! I’ll be binging your videos all day now. Thanks so much for the great content!

You're so right at the end. Well, you're right all the way through, but especially when you talk about the look development with the help of color scientists and custom designers on set... way before even talking about color grading, which is just the cherry on top of the already delicious and perfectly crafted sundae! Good job Jimmy!

An excellent video - thanks for clearing up a few things I never really knew much about!

Phenomenal explation. I've watched dozens of these types of videos and this is the best by miles

your videos are helping me understand so much, keep up the good work and thank you for all of this!

I'm only half way through this video and I am enjoying sooo much! You explain so nice and this is such a great refresh for filmmakers. I have saved it in my YT favourites and I've also instantly subbed to your channel. Now diving back into it with such excitement mate, thanks a lot and looking forward to watching more from your channel!

Great video! I appreciate the effort put into the lighting and color grading. However, despite our advancements in technology, it's still challenging to replicate the authentic look and feel of a film.

great video, loved your practical examples, especially the composition ones

Those 3 different basement shots, absolutely amazing how each one gives a different type of feel and emotion Loved the video, well explained and well exampled 🙏🏼

You have a such a brilliant way of explaining things. Really insightful thank you!

This is exactly the kind of video i was looking for, great video.

dude I've watched so many tutorials from other channels, and It took me so long to figure out the differences in color correcting/ grading and look, and I just binged a couple of your videos, and it feels like a light bulb (ba-dum-ts) turned on in my head. Excellent videos, bravo! Also, the grading on your videos -- chef's kiss

Super interesting, and so great with the examples for everything. Thank you!

Wow, thank you so much. Clear, concise, short. Just enough but not too much. Well done, Sir

This is an excellent video! I'm showing it to my students. It explains everything in a very smooth way with very good examples. Thank you Jimmy!

Thanks for the clear and easy to follow information!

Just a casual viewer who is a creative and saw this thumbnail and decided to watch. OMG what a great video. I found it very interesting and I learned a lot! Thank you! You did a fantastic job on this KZfaq video. 👏🏻

A perfect video for someone new to directing like myself. Thanks, Jimmy 👏🏾

Thank you so much! I have been trying for soooo long to put a name to the concept of 'look development' and everyone just said it was lighting and color grading! You have answered a longstanding question for me! Much appreciated! I can die happy;-)

Super interesting and well-presented, especially in combination with the real-world and Hollywood examples. Incredibly helpful🤯

that was so helpful, thank you for such in depth explanation and pointing out the factors

subscribed and liked. This is such a good introduction to lighting. Very easy to understand and well presented. I'm sure a lot of people will find this very useful.

Its like a professional lesson bro thank you for sharibg your knowledge

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

Brilliant video, thank you so much.

Wow! Live examples answered my questions already! Great instructor indeed.

learnt good stuff about lighting thanks buddy

This video was a great example of how cinematography is what truly makes all the movies we love. Imagine a movie like fight club or j unchained without it. More ppl should watch this so it can be appreciated.. cuz bad lighting or not matching it up with a previous shot, takes us out of the world we want to escape to

Whatever the youtube algorithm is, it helped me catch your ISO video in the related section and I have been watching your videos for the last 2hrs. Very entertaining content! I went to school for Cinema and TV Arts but since I've been an AE at a boring Marketing/Ad company, my interest in how to capture a movie or any of the other topics you've touched on has gone down the drain! Your channel has sort of almost raised my interest into these concepts all over again! Thanks for the work you put into your videos 😁

Simply excellent. This video is a masterpiece.

Very interesting, also love your calm voice tone and background music.

Awesome video!!! It felt very short but you covered a lot! Thank you very much!!!

Very informative! Great vid! Love this content

Thank you very much! This video is so helpful.

Damn dude! Great work there! 👏🏻

This was a great demonstration of how to explain a subject matter and walk someone through a process. I’m a woodworker and gained a lot of value. Thank you… can’t wait to watch more vids!

Thank you for the wonderful explanation! The best 10 minutes I spent on KZfaq this summer! (I'm a portrait, event photographer, still learned a lot)

thank you for the clear explanation. learned a lot which makes me appreciate some film even more.

Great video and examples on getting the film look. Nice work.

Wow, this was very impressive. I know a thing or two about a thing or two and every time I thought "Yeah but what about ______?" you addressed it using really well thought out examples. I think you covered all the bases but in a way that was to the point. I can't stand when creators take 10 min of content and stretch it to 30, and you didn't. Most importantly, you didn't waste time with a long intro.

Thank you so much for your explaination. Super interesting!

Simple, clear, concise. Great video.

Dude ❤️ I've watched many popular channels like studiobinders,film riot ect.. But your presentation is too good👍🏻 simple but catchy and powerful.

Dude! Best explanation ever

Such an easy way of explaining with practical examples 💜

Quite a survey of the methods involved in image creation. Lots of visual food for thought. Glad I watched ...

Wow! Great video man! I enjoyed every second of it. The line delivery, lighting, music...everything is top notch. Clearly, you know what you are talking about. I mean, it shows in your video. Also, very nicely explained, I learned a lot. So thank you and keep up the great work.

Amazing details and examples. Thank you for sharing 😊

Very good explanation well done!

This was such a great video. You explained the concepts so well

Really concise and yet, very artistic in your wording. Nice job.

Brilliant video! Good job!!

This video has widened my horizons so much, thank you🙏

excellent and informative video! Thanks !

damn that was so interesting! Thank you for this. I am not a filmaker but I am very interested in how things are made and the processes behind them. This was awesome!

Wow, perfect and compact explained. Thanks!

Absolute great explanation - Thank You !

Very clear explanation! Great job!

I enjoyed watching, you went in depth with your explanation for all the methods.

Loved this!

great video bro! Really learned something. keep it pushing

I actually learned so much watching this. THANK YOU!

Your voice and the pacing of video was so good that it kept me hooked till the very end of the video.

Wow, what a cool video! Man that was fascinating! What a cool creative field to work in. I learned so much in only 9 minutes. I always wondered why the behind the scenes footage always looked like camcorder amateur stuff while the movies themselves had a more "real" look. Awesome!

Many good points. You left an aside at the end which I think would make a great video in its own right.

Very interesting! Love the explanations, examples and the calm vibe👌

great segment

My new fave KZfaqr 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Fascinating! You answered a question I’ve had for decades!

This was such a great watch, I actually learned a lot from this. You deserve way more subs my guy!

This might be the best video I’ve seen on this topic.

Great information and examples, thanks!

Fascinating. Thanks, Jimmy!

Genuinely a great tutorial. Very well done.

Thanks Jimmy, I learned a lot.

this was super helpful, thanks!

Great video! Thank you for creating and sharing with us!

Illuminating! No, seriously. I had no idea and I am fascinated by these behind-the-scenes techniques. You led in beautifully with the question I have indeed asked myself a million times. We’ll done!

Great video! Thanks for sharing..

Thank You Very Much Sir! 🙂🙏

Very interesting! Thanks for the clear explanations