Why do you think it is that it is common practice to put the camera on the shadow side? I understand what it does, the change in depth, the shaping, the definition and so on, but WHY....? So much portrait photography is front lit or lit from the same side as the camera with great results. Take a look at award winning portrait photography, it's everywhere. It would be understandable in cinema to orient the camera on the shadow side with far side key for moodier, grittier, darker tone films, but it's practically all of them...and yet photography practices do not follow this....at least not as standard practice. The main difference I can think of it time. We take in shots in cinema for far less time than examining a portrait photo, maybe it is useful to quickly get a sense of shape... still I feel this does not fully explain it....Have you ever been given an explanation on the why? Thoughts?
@silas141411 күн бұрын
If I can request two topics; I'd love a video where you explain the sequence that you follow for lighting a set relative to the shot. For instance would the camera placement already be decided and you will light around that spot so the camera is not on the key side, or do you light for the scene and then the camera is placed on the shadow side, so camera position following lighting....or does it change shot to shot, how does that sequence and plan work? Also I'd love a video on shooting day for night especially when the actors are using illuminated props like flash lights or phone lights etc.
@silas141411 күн бұрын
I want to emphasise to please keep this format for your videos! It's perfect! The decision to not have an annoying intro, the amount of time the in-between titles are onscreen and the animation style are all great, the pace is perfect, the music choice is great, the graphical aids, all superb. The clear, instructive, educational videos are the best. As long as you keep doing these I'm sure this channel will take off.
@silas141411 күн бұрын
Your video pace, clarity and density of information is extremely good and explanations are very well constructed. This channel will certainly rise to the top of this niche given enough time and videos, amazing work.
@silas141411 күн бұрын
Amazing info. The clarity and information density is fantastic.
@silas141411 күн бұрын
Amazing information
@silas141411 күн бұрын
Brilliant. Clear and to the point.
@JoshSher_14 күн бұрын
Great Video! 👌 Where in the Sidus App can I find this calculator? I only found an optics calculator, that doesn't allow me to choose specific fixture models or modifiers...
@kaic176416 күн бұрын
dude this is seriously helpful content, I feel like there aren’t enough gaffers showing off their craft on here. This is especially helpful for a beginner dp such as myself, more so than any video on lenses, cameras, gear etc. Looking forward to seeing more of your content in the future. Thanks again
@Jmartinezvega22 күн бұрын
Man, awesome review! Thanks for the comparison with the F22c. Btw, whats the brightest of them? In your graph the Pavoslim is 3000/2000 Lux at 3 feet, is that measurement with or without any of the diffusers? What about the f22c lux at the same conditions? Sorry for so many questions but I'm about to buy one of them and want to be sure!
@lonelomessi24 күн бұрын
That's insane
@Lufe_SiqueiraАй бұрын
Thank you so much bro. A lot of effort put into this and helped a lot!
@vatsaldoshi7270Ай бұрын
Please do More, It is Incredible for beginner DOPS. Could you Do a lighting masterclass on different type of Lighting setups for beginners? Also the Lighting Equipments which are used.
@jimr879Ай бұрын
New fan of your videos!!!
@jimr879Ай бұрын
Great comparison, main problem i can see is we probably like some that are a little bit more saturated so with the aputure 600x could change my decision Great job anyway, probably the best method of review of rags in all youtube
@CarsonousАй бұрын
Love the intro! Thanks for the insight
@D_L_J_83Ай бұрын
Pretty good test! It would be much better to black out the walls around you because the rags bounce/reflect back into the environment. This would be a more direct comparison and if you do this I'd be very curious to see the results!
@EmpireStudiosLLCАй бұрын
Pup at at 3:31 = instant thumbs up
@mrbigg2u2 ай бұрын
What is CR mex that it misses? Thank you.....
@Cinegavo2 ай бұрын
love the fast build!
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@RobertJohnPhotography2 ай бұрын
I hope you get your hands on the 240c
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@RobertJohnPhotography2 ай бұрын
@@thegranitegaffer I'm going to email my contact at Nanlite and suggest it to him.
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@RobertJohnPhotography2 ай бұрын
@@thegranitegaffer I emailed you.
@kris.krustev2 ай бұрын
Hello, I have a question regarding Bi-Color vs Daylight and the fact that Bi-Color uses half of it's LED diodes depending on the color temperature. Are the advertised lux measurements of Bi-Color lights a sum of both cold and warm LED arrays or just one at a time. For example I'm eyeing a Neewer CB60B and it boasts 34 000 lux at 1 meter, but is that when the color temperature is set to around 4500K, so both arrays are more or less fired up or not. Thanks!
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
That's a great question! The assumption is that advertised lux measurements are from the 5600K output unless otherwise stated! Bicolor lights don't mix their daylight and tungsten LED arrays at 100% power EACH in between 5600K and 3200K, but TOTAL, ie. 70-30%, 69-21%, etc. If BOTH daylight and tungsten LEDs were at 100% power draw in the middle of the color temperature range, then the wattage would be much higher at 4400K than at 5600K or 3200K. The power draw would have a bell curve as we use the light at 100% intensity, and that would make it difficult to use when calculating power consumption over a total circuit. So to resolve this, manufacturers standardize output of a light to a maximum wattage usage. This is why a lot of lights are named after their wattage draw. (aputure 300/600/1200d, nanlite evoke 900, etc.) And **white LEDs are brighter than tungsten LEDs when measured at an equivalent wattage**. So, that's why the marketing maximum lux measurement is always assumed to be the 5600K value! (Someone feel free to chime in with a light that doesn't follow this trend!)
@kris.krustev2 ай бұрын
@@thegranitegaffer thank you for the explanation! In that case is there any merit to getting a daylight balanced light? If the argument is that they are generally brighter, if a daylight light and a bicolor one are put side to side at 5600K won't the output be very close if not the same? The bicolor lights are measured at 5600K after as well. In that case you get a light that's just as powerful at a daylight color temperature but with the bonus of being able to change it with loss of power as a downside. Correct me if I'm wrong!
@TimTylerCine2 ай бұрын
03:50 Junior receiver/pin? I think you mean "baby".
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
Whoops. Good catch!
@BowenMoreno2 ай бұрын
you were made to do this. great breakdown dude
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
🤗 Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
@danielcolmenares56082 ай бұрын
Great job taking some very difficult subject matters and explaining them clearly! My only note (and I know how much extra work this is, specially as a 1 man band, so know that its relatively minor) is mixing in more real world examples from interviews you've lit as you discuss different lighting styles/looks. You did a great job with the graphics but I think a little bit more show and less tell would elevate the content.
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Daniel! I agree that would definitely enhance the content as well as make it easier for the viewer to see what I'm talking about. I'll add building a b-roll stockpile to the list of things I need to do when I'm on set... 😂😂😂
@hoseaesp63092 ай бұрын
stil good in 2024?
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
I would probably go with either a 600d (non-pro) for a few extra hundred or an amaran 300c and save some money at this point!
@flashforum9392 ай бұрын
The output on the MAX is extremely disappointing and the gobo mount system makes it almost impossible to change gobos when it’s hot and even when cold it’s a hassle.
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
I would have preferred a higher output off the 1200d when compared to the 600d through the same lens but the lack of chromatic aberration, consistent output across the diameter of the throw area, and minimal light leakage makes up for it to me. Your use cases are different though!
@Andrix0122 ай бұрын
New subscriber alert!
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Let me know if there's anything you want to see!
@loveslayer7182 ай бұрын
This is the best lighting breakdown I've seen on youtube, please bring us more!
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! In the process of making another episode right now!!
@bbrunorocha2 ай бұрын
Your videos are amazing !! I recently got the amaran spotlight and it's a great addition, but whenever i need something more powerful, i'll always hire a gaffer.
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
Thank you! That amaran spotlight is such a great modifier! You'll love having it around.
@BradleyMakesThings2 ай бұрын
Man - you put so much effort into to these videos. 👏 Great job and thank you so much for sharing!
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
@JoATTech3 ай бұрын
Great tutorial, one of the best here on YT. I know inverse square law, but just lately (like two weeks ago) learned how to used it to avoid the sourciness of the light. Seems only gaffers can explain it good enough for mortals to understand it :D.
@thegranitegaffer2 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words! 🙏🙏🙏
@JoATTech3 ай бұрын
4:35 - comparison of the output of the panel vs CoB with reflector is not fair ... compare the CoB with the softbox, when diffusion cuts 2 stops and light is lost inside the softbox too :D.
@thegranitegaffer3 ай бұрын
Point sources aren't always used with a softbox though, so in this case a direct comparison is more than appropriate.
@JoATTech3 ай бұрын
@@thegranitegaffer Yes, but you wouldn't use panel as a point source anyway. So it's a bit like comparing apples to oranges and saying one of them is better. If someone is a newbie might be surprised. My 600D generates 22000 lux at 1m, but with 90cm softbox with 2 stops diffusion it's just 9600 lux, so less than a half.
@3DRundown3 ай бұрын
very nice. thank you
@thegranitegaffer3 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
@rickbiessman60843 ай бұрын
Man, that music... I wish I could listen to what you’re saying. But I can’t. Because crazy dubstep into EDM something. Too bad.
@thegranitegaffer3 ай бұрын
Man, that sucks to be you then.
@rickbiessman60843 ай бұрын
@@thegranitegaffer Ooooooor you could take that as feedback on the audio side of things. 😉
@thegranitegaffer3 ай бұрын
While I will definitely not be doing that, feel free to check out my latest video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b66bmsiEtLnKe4k.html It's not dubstep but it does have good tips!
@rodricfrancis22813 ай бұрын
Great stuff, would love to see how you make your own beadboard!
@thegranitegaffer3 ай бұрын
Coming soon just because of you! 🙌
@photorooster88653 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting. I always learn so much!
@thegranitegaffer3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!! 🙌🙌🙌
@DJaysParadise3 ай бұрын
fantastic! it‘s so interesting to see breakdowns of actual sets. nicely lit aswell!
@thegranitegaffer3 ай бұрын
Thank you!! More like this on the way!
@meetthegaffer4 ай бұрын
Great job! Especially knowing you are working with gear that fits in an Outback😀👍🏻
@thegranitegaffer3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Luke!!
@SiblingRivalry7724 ай бұрын
dig it! subscribed, thanks for sharing your journey and wisdom you've found along the way.
@thegranitegaffer3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad the video resonated with you 🙏
@BayBoyFilms4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the lesson..Keep em coming!
@thegranitegaffer4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the words of support! 🙏🙏🙏
@pjsagnia4 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Yes more please. Subscribed !!
@thegranitegaffer4 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that! You bet!!
@RobertJohnPhotography4 ай бұрын
This was excellent.
@thegranitegaffer4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that!! Thank you!
@lucaskuhn22284 ай бұрын
Yes, love this breakdown. Would like to see more.
@thegranitegaffer4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'll record another one as soon as a set allows me to!
@PDMokry4 ай бұрын
Love it! Great coverage on the big space!
@thegranitegaffer4 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 🙏🙏🙏
@PopartFilms4 ай бұрын
👏🏼🔥 Bravissimo! Not only does the commercial look fantastic, but your video is great too!
@thegranitegaffer4 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
@herbertmasing4 ай бұрын
Yes, this is a very well thought-through video!!
@thegranitegaffer4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@fireice25854 ай бұрын
I am doing photography and I need to take pictures of color prints, what I care most about is even lighting. I tried shooting it with speedlite and light bulbs but they're so hard to evenly lit the prints. Looks like LED panel is the most ideal setup for this task. Thanks.