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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?

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.

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.

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.

Amazing info. The clarity and information density is fantastic.

Amazing information

Brilliant. Clear and to the point.

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...

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

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!

That's insane

Thank you so much bro. A lot of effort put into this and helped a lot!

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.

New fan of your videos!!!

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

Love the intro! Thanks for the insight

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!

Pup at at 3:31 = instant thumbs up

What is CR mex that it misses? Thank you.....

love the fast build!

I hope you get your hands on the 240c

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!

03:50 Junior receiver/pin? I think you mean "baby".

you were made to do this. great breakdown dude

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.

stil good in 2024?

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.

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This is the best lighting breakdown I've seen on youtube, please bring us more!

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.

Man - you put so much effort into to these videos. 👏 Great job and thank you so much for sharing!

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.

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.

very nice. thank you

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.

Great stuff, would love to see how you make your own beadboard!

Thanks for posting. I always learn so much!

fantastic! it‘s so interesting to see breakdowns of actual sets. nicely lit aswell!

Great job! Especially knowing you are working with gear that fits in an Outback😀👍🏻

dig it! subscribed, thanks for sharing your journey and wisdom you've found along the way.

Thank you for the lesson..Keep em coming!

Great stuff. Yes more please. Subscribed !!

This was excellent.

Yes, love this breakdown. Would like to see more.

Love it! Great coverage on the big space!

👏🏼🔥 Bravissimo! Not only does the commercial look fantastic, but your video is great too!

Yes, this is a very well thought-through video!!

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.

Love Your Channel!

Great Teaching! Thank You! Just Starting Out!