I agree, that "pressed-up against the wall" look isn't really my preferred method, I try to opt for more depth. Still, Piotr makes it look good anyhow!
You continue to impress me with your ability to produce such a varied array of content before preparing an interview, and also offering it up to us so respectfully. Thank you!
What I have done in this type of space is to allow the room to be the set. I would have set a regular chair close to where your POV cam was. I would have open the blinds a little to create a natural backlight or kicker. As much as I hate shooting into a confined corner, your shots didn't look bad at all. It did give off an intimate feeling. Good stuff!
Honestly, I was not in love with that corner. I always try to create some separation with space... but this worked out nicely. Really good work. Especially for the job, and I like that you focus on what gear for what jobs. If the client is paying for the larger production, you bring it and if not, you keep things running small.
Hi buddy, I’m loving these videos from London, UK 🇬🇧 I typically work in the Healthcare space so am often stuck in hospital side rooms or small labs. A nightmare to film in! How do you find filming video with the A7IV? I was recently using it as a B Cam and halfway through it shut down due to overheating. Shooting 4K 25fps. For my setups I use the Manfrotto Befree GT Pro carbon fibre tripods. Super compact and lightweight. I’m currently using an Amaran 200X with Aputure Light Dome II. I recently found out on a shoot that the new flat pack Light Dome III is not compatible with the 200X … as it fell off mid-interview …. Imagine!! May be investing in the F22X or C. Keep shooting these bro. Very inspiring and helpful to us one man band nutters!👍
My go-to light is my Godox VL300 (Godox's version of the original Aputure 300D). If I have the room, then I use it with a Glow cloth "Beauty Dish," which is basically a large octa that does have a removable deflector plate (which I always remove) and two layers of diffusion. BTW: I had been looking at some more light-weight stands that would still have a rated 20-pound capacity, and I have found some Impact LS-96HABI stands which are avilable USED for about $35. No, not as sturdy as my Kupo Turtle-base C Stands, but they are pretty robust and have a wide footprint, which can be either a good or bad thing. I am pretty confident that if any of the knobs or rivets or anything like that breaks on the Impact stands, I can replace those parts from parts available at the local hardware store.
I recently got the F22c and was curious about that. The fan is noisy, but no more than a 200x s. I assume if he wasn't using the boom it would be an issue.
@@nolepholife2843 I had the F21C but sent it back as I need more output. Want it for a key, but need lots of diffusion. Was going to get the F22C, but am concerned about the fan noise. Not much in the F21C, but it didn't have to dissipate as much heat. Are you finding this to be a problem? I'm doing interviews much like this one.
@@pdboudreau it comes with an extension cord for the head unit, so the control unit can be moved further away from any mics (if it is an issue). It's just an extra hassle. I have F21x also and that makes no sound. I recently got a pavoslim (60c and 120b) and it is surprisingly bright for the amount of wattage. I would opt for a scrim to make a larger source. If there is a fan, I can't hear it.
@@nolepholife2843 Been thinking about Nanlite a lot recently. The Pavoslims get a LOT of great reviews. Also, most of their latest Bicolor lights have great light quality and G/M adjustment. How's the app? Siduslink is the one reason I'm sticking with Amaran/Aputure.
@@PDMokry yes thus i returned it, it discouraged me from building it everytime which defeats the purpose of quick fast lightweight light thus I bought the Sirui and it's a life saver built in softbox infaltes in 1min and it's rain resistant (not the box tho) I got the 200W rgbww version, the only downside i found in the carry bag they offer the zip broke in couple months use.
TBH ,I would have taken the 6 seconds to drag that chair way out from the wall , Its a pretty decent location really , I think I might have gone with your first choice of the fire place corner of the room . I light all my interviews with one light and usually neg fill . Either Intellytech Mega 6 or Mega 4. North facing window in a box :)
Way out from the wall would result in the gear being in the way of the broll that followed each interview. 30min interview 30min broll. That 6 seconds would turn into many minutes of lost time.
You know what though, I don't have any "portable" compact lights just yet other than a couple of Enegon LED blocks I can throw into my softbox but otherwise My Godox sk400 with a lighter stand or cstand is as close as I can get. Great light too I have a daylight LED corn cob in it and does wonders. Less is so much more I'm glad to see minimalistic setups! Also i don't think you lied or anything about "one light setup". In essence you DID set up with one light, the lamp was a natural light bonus perse. No lies found lol. Question, the other side where the fireplace was, was it too dark just for background or you didn't want to raise ISSO or so? Just curious in details that's all.
No offence bud.... but the fact that you didn't move that chair at least 5 or 6ft away from the wall in to the centre of the room tells me you need to conduct more interviews and perhaps view some more interview tutorials that are not your own. Good luck though.
What is your go to compact lighting kit?
what is the name of your phone app ?
My only change would have been to separate the chair/subjects from the background but other than that it looks really good
I agree, that "pressed-up against the wall" look isn't really my preferred method, I try to opt for more depth. Still, Piotr makes it look good anyhow!
You continue to impress me with your ability to produce such a varied array of content before preparing an interview, and also offering it up to us so respectfully. Thank you!
I do it in part because I learned from CZcams and I want to give back. Thank you for supporting the channel!
Great video! Always love seeing the breakdown of the jobs you are on. What is the light meter app you use?
I think the app he is using is called Light Meter. I have it on my iPhone.
@@idletimeproductions4956 You nailed it!
Thanks so much for the support! The app is called "Light Meter"
@@PDMokryHow does it compare to the one in the Sidus Link app?
@@PDMokrywhich one? There’s a bunch on the App Store 😅
What I have done in this type of space is to allow the room to be the set. I would have set a regular chair close to where your POV cam was. I would have open the blinds a little to create a natural backlight or kicker. As much as I hate shooting into a confined corner, your shots didn't look bad at all. It did give off an intimate feeling. Good stuff!
When you say “I only have 5 minutes left” I get so stressed haha! Bravo!
Story of my life as a one man band! lol
I am mainly a live music photographer in the Dallas area looking to get into commerical video work like you do. Your content is invaluable! Thank you!
I appreciate that! This keeps me going!
Great tutorial as always, I always appreciate your thinking through segments on color temps and the false color analyses... they are super helpful
Thanks for always coming back!
Honestly, I was not in love with that corner. I always try to create some separation with space... but this worked out nicely. Really good work. Especially for the job, and I like that you focus on what gear for what jobs. If the client is paying for the larger production, you bring it and if not, you keep things running small.
You nailed it! Budget and time are a big factor in my setups! Thanks for stopping by and always supporting the channel!
One light setup in tight space video 🥳🎥🔥
Hi buddy, I’m loving these videos from London, UK 🇬🇧
I typically work in the Healthcare space so am often stuck in hospital side rooms or small labs. A nightmare to film in!
How do you find filming video with the A7IV? I was recently using it as a B Cam and halfway through it shut down due to overheating. Shooting 4K 25fps.
For my setups I use the Manfrotto Befree GT Pro carbon fibre tripods. Super compact and lightweight.
I’m currently using an Amaran 200X with Aputure Light Dome II. I recently found out on a shoot that the new flat pack Light Dome III is not compatible with the 200X … as it fell off mid-interview …. Imagine!! May be investing in the F22X or C.
Keep shooting these bro. Very inspiring and helpful to us one man band nutters!👍
Just of curiosity I see the cast on your wrist. Is that arthritis or an injury? I ask because sometimes I wear one when my arthritis flares up
Paralyzed 20+ years ago
Looks familiar -- great choice.
Very powerful light!
My go-to light is my Godox VL300 (Godox's version of the original Aputure 300D). If I have the room, then I use it with a Glow cloth "Beauty Dish," which is basically a large octa that does have a removable deflector plate (which I always remove) and two layers of diffusion. BTW: I had been looking at some more light-weight stands that would still have a rated 20-pound capacity, and I have found some Impact LS-96HABI stands which are avilable USED for about $35. No, not as sturdy as my Kupo Turtle-base C Stands, but they are pretty robust and have a wide footprint, which can be either a good or bad thing. I am pretty confident that if any of the knobs or rivets or anything like that breaks on the Impact stands, I can replace those parts from parts available at the local hardware store.
great video!
Thanks for the visit
Love the F22c but the fan is ridiculously loud. I always have to run the extension.
I recently got the F22c and was curious about that. The fan is noisy, but no more than a 200x s. I assume if he wasn't using the boom it would be an issue.
@@nolepholife2843 I had the F21C but sent it back as I need more output. Want it for a key, but need lots of diffusion. Was going to get the F22C, but am concerned about the fan noise. Not much in the F21C, but it didn't have to dissipate as much heat. Are you finding this to be a problem? I'm doing interviews much like this one.
@@pdboudreau it comes with an extension cord for the head unit, so the control unit can be moved further away from any mics (if it is an issue). It's just an extra hassle. I have F21x also and that makes no sound.
I recently got a pavoslim (60c and 120b) and it is surprisingly bright for the amount of wattage. I would opt for a scrim to make a larger source. If there is a fan, I can't hear it.
@@nolepholife2843 Been thinking about Nanlite a lot recently. The Pavoslims get a LOT of great reviews. Also, most of their latest Bicolor lights have great light quality and G/M adjustment. How's the app? Siduslink is the one reason I'm sticking with Amaran/Aputure.
F22 takes too much time to setup softbox, I use Sirui inflatable 2x2 and it auto inflates and then deflates instantly
That is a huge drawback with the light, take a bit to build it out.
@@PDMokry yes thus i returned it, it discouraged me from building it everytime which defeats the purpose of quick fast lightweight light thus I bought the Sirui and it's a life saver built in softbox infaltes in 1min and it's rain resistant (not the box tho) I got the 200W rgbww version, the only downside i found in the carry bag they offer the zip broke in couple months use.
TBH ,I would have taken the 6 seconds to drag that chair way out from the wall , Its a pretty decent location really , I think I might have gone with your first choice of the fire place corner of the room . I light all my interviews with one light and usually neg fill . Either Intellytech Mega 6 or Mega 4. North facing window in a box :)
Way out from the wall would result in the gear being in the way of the broll that followed each interview. 30min interview 30min broll. That 6 seconds would turn into many minutes of lost time.
How to deal with the modifier reflecting on the guest glasses?
First trick is to raise the light. Grids can help too. Then I get subject to lift glasses off ears tilting the angle down.
You know what though, I don't have any "portable" compact lights just yet other than a couple of Enegon LED blocks I can throw into my softbox but otherwise My Godox sk400 with a lighter stand or cstand is as close as I can get. Great light too I have a daylight LED corn cob in it and does wonders. Less is so much more I'm glad to see minimalistic setups! Also i don't think you lied or anything about "one light setup". In essence you DID set up with one light, the lamp was a natural light bonus perse. No lies found lol. Question, the other side where the fireplace was, was it too dark just for background or you didn't want to raise ISSO or so? Just curious in details that's all.
What percent did you have your Amaran light on?
It was very low, like in the 20's
Would you consider the amaranth 22c a hard or soft light source and does that make a difference to you when you decide to use it vs. a soft box?
What is the app called that you’re using as a light meter?
You can use Sidus Link App or Light Meter App
Is the phone actually accurate enough to be a color meter? And what phone
It is great for matching. If it is off, it is off across all lights.
Thank you for this and other videos, you've been really helpful as I've been learning.. Could 2x f21c be used instead of 1 f22c?
Yes, absolutely! Thank you for the support!
What app do you use for the lighting app?
Why didn't you bring your 1 ton truck for this?
It does not come out to play, unless they pay.
Less is more. Nice lighting!
No offence bud.... but the fact that you didn't move that chair at least 5 or 6ft away from the wall in to the centre of the room tells me you need to conduct more interviews and perhaps view some more interview tutorials that are not your own. Good luck though.
Great feedback, we will get this over to our development team.
When you write "no offense" and proceed to frame the comment in the most offensive way possible
@@PDMokry you're the best man. Love your style of engagement.
@@asa_martinez Ricky Bobby: "with all due respect..."
@@nolepholife2843 It sure as heck does... It's in the Geneva Convention.... look it up! Haha