How to Level Up Your Cinematography
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Control the Time and Place as much as possible
3:31 - Backlight whenever possible
4:43 - Shoot dirty
5:56 - Shoot with manual focus
8:13 - Make detailed shots
9:37 - Stay tight on faces during emotional moments
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I wrapped on a 60 min documentary this summer as a director and DP. Shot 26 days straight in Marocco. The amount of material you get from shooting from sunrise to sunset, even with breaks, is staggering. Im glad I got a lot of things 'right' from your list. Manual focus, wireless follow focus, camera with a handle or shoulder rig, backlight as much as possible. I also exposed and white balanced for artistic flare rather then 'correct' whenever I wanted to (I tend to use around 5500K in all situations, like daylight balanced film). Im still overwhelmed by the editing, but I think I got it sketched out in my head now.
I would add that wireless lav mics are a MUST. All day everyday. The feeling you get when filming people far away, talking more personally, and have crystal clear audio, can be fantastic.
Nice one Tomas! I hear you about being overwhelmed by footage - I just shot 400 hours and it's terrifying! And we're on the same page about lavs, it's like magic!
Appreciate the tips, backlighting/outside lighting tips would be awesome!
Thanks Wendy, I'll try and work that into a new video sometime!
Stoked to have stumbled upon your channel, this is solid content. Always appreciative of actual pros who come on here to offer their wisdom and experience. Coincidentally I have been finding myself gravitating more and more to this "French New Wave" raw, fly-on-the-wall style of filming.. it feels more "human" haha. It was super helpful to watch you deconstruct the nuances of what creates this look. Looking forward to all your future videos! Cheers
It's my favourite too, though it can be really tough - I guess that's why it's so cool!
I like how you explain dirty shooting....I think I do that right...
.whereas, everything else in channel videos I do way wrong. tHanks for the video
Not the wrong way, just room for growth!
Great tips. You pace is good in this one, too. Youâre relaxed, not rushing, and itâs solid.
Thanks Leo, appreciate that
Maybe being super tired is the key!
I love these tips Luc, especially focusing manually! So many filmmakers coming up are not learning this skill and relying solely on Autofocus. As a producer/editor hiring camera operators, I've been burnt by an op relying on AF...it's not fun. Keep making these videos. I'm loving them.
8K can be very handy to cut in very close without losing picture quality for interviews.
Fair enough! The right tool for the job I guess!
This is some great advice and your channel is solid! Thanks for sharing all this.
No worries, glad you like it!
Now I gotta watch American Honey. The colors and tones are rich.
I wasnât expecting much, but it was really beautifully shot!
Man, this was a great video. Every tip was thought-provoking, simple, and yet not obvious. Thanks for your generosity, Luc. Much appreciated.
Thanks Scott, much appreciated!
Awesome to see the consistent uploads result in more growth every week. Good stuff
Itâs a grind, but consistency is key!
great information, love your channel!
Thank you for the tips, definitely gonna try to spot locations when I'm out and about, I usually just go wherever and work with I can do in that moment, but I feel like understanding the location will definitely help open up some more different compositions I probably didn't see.
Yeah, if you can manage it itâs a huge help
SUper helpful as always!
have become a BIG fan!
thanks Luc!
Youâre most welcome!
The audio is not that bad. I could understand you clearly.
Great, glad to hear itâŠnot a lot to work with at the moment!
Hi Luc, thank you for another great video!
You're very welcome John! Great name btw, though I imagine getting to the top of google as a filmmaker with that name might be tough!
Great tips as always! I've binged a ton of your videos over the past week.
I was the same way with Last Chance U, when Netflix kept suggesting it, I thought it was going to be like a sports reality show, and not being into sports or reality tv I kept ignoring it. When I finally checked it out I was pleasantly surprised.
Right?! Itâs so good! Glad to have you on board!
Great tips! 100% agree on these. So simple and effective.
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Amazing tips as always Luc . Thanks bro đ
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Big thanks for sharing all these tips, super useful and presented in a concise manner. Much appreciated.
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Thanks Luc for your usual great tips !
Youâre very welcome!
Super helpful! Thanks!
Another excellent Video! Great info and the best tips.
Great to hear, thanks!
First of all the audio is great, vibrant and present:-). The tips were very useful and inspiring, because is clear, they come from experience. Just wake up and already want to start shooting a movie đ„! Thank you.
Nice one, that's the best possible outcome!
Great tips Luc! your videos keep getting better and better!
Thanks! Slowly but surely!
@@LucForsyth that's the best way!
Thanks a lot. Loved this video so much.
Great to hear, thanks!
Binging your vids dude. Great content.
Thatâs what I like to hear! Haha
Thanks man, appreciated the tips đ
No problem đ
Seeing something about backlight situations would be great, especially since they can create some serious pain too. I sometimes struggle with weird flares or reflections of a screw on filter. Also nice to know: how to ensure a good exposure without burning sky without massive grad ND?
P.s.: I like that youâre not one of these CZcamsrs with overacting!
Great idea, Iâll add them to the list. Sometimes I wish I could be more like a normal CZcamsr, but just canât do it!
A flag on your matte box will allow you to cut unwanted flares. Thatâs the âhorizonâ dance with your French flag.
Brilliant! I really appreciate your expertise and lack of gimmicky time wasting like other CZcamsrs. I use a Sigma Art lens and I've never used autofocus!
Love your content Luc!! :-)
Thanks Damian!
I came today to your channel to say simple THANK YOU :) i learn a lot and that helps me a bit level up! well and now i have my first project approved by BBC :)
That's amazing man, congrats! Glad to help out in some small way, but sounds like you're doing all the right things yourself...keep it up!
OMG He's Replying to Everyone
Appreciate your efforts sir
Not all heroes wear capes! haha, thanks!
Great tips. Thank you
Youâre welcome!
Thanks for this info much needed
Youâre very welcome!
Love your Videos!
Thanks David!
Your videos are great man.
Thanks Adam!
Very helpful video, and generally - love your content. Thank you!
Do you have a recommendation for more specific cinema lenses with good manual focus?
My main one is currently a Sony GM 24-70mm. I shoot both stills and video, so this lens is amazing, but Iâm directing my first feature documentary now and would be interesting to explore another lens option to supplement my new FX3.
Thank you for this. Keep âem coming. irichmedia from Nigeria
I definitely will! Hi from đšđŠ
Great video Luc, when you were talking about the 70 - 200mm G-Master manual focus were you talking about the GM 2?
I honestly don't know which one I had - I just know I found the focus really tough on moving subjects
Good tips. Tq.
Youâre welcome!
Great Vid
Thanks!
Amazing
Thanks!
Really great tips! Now I gotta watch american honey!!
I think youâll like itâŠsurprised me!
Does anyone have suggestions for the " older" nikon or leica lenses that have better focus rings that luc mentions?
In regard to the mentorship you were discussing in the last video. Is there a way we can email you our doc work? Or even some stills? Thank you!
Go for itâŠluc@lucforsyth.com
Do you have a video how and why you made your transition from photography to video?
Personally, it is my own journey.
Thanks
yes, I touch on it in the video about Shooting for National Geographic!
Would you recommend the r5 over the Sony fx3 for documentary work? Great content
I'd personally go with the fx3 or fx30 over the R5 because of the audio top handle. The ability to run professional audio through a mirrorless camera makes it a much better doc came IMO. Image quality on all high end cameras is amazing, audio is the weak point of most mirrorless
hi great content! quick question why is the light bulb green? it looks blown out but like weird green tint over it
bad hotel lighting! đ€·ââïž
Hey Luc, sorry to be the 1,000,000th person to ask this: but what is your camera monitor / arm combo? thanks
Itâs a small HD 502 ultra right with a wooden camera nato rail arm
backlight:)
A basic one, but a goodie!
@@LucForsyth hello again, the reason I wrote the backlight was that you said if you are interested in the backlight in the comments in the video, maybe we will make a video :) if you do it would be extremely good. greetings from antalya
Are you working on the show âAloneâ by chance? đ
I can neither confirm nor denyâŠ
Thank you for reminding me about American Honey, what a gem. The transformer guy has changed quite a bit over the years. You should watch Peanut Butter Falcon if you get the chance. Great movie
Oh nice, Iâll check it out on this long flight!
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Where is this scene from? 9:56
personal projects I shot in Mexico!
I know youâre joking (and it is funny) but, man, shia labeouf is so good. If you havenât seen Honey Boy or Peanut Butter Falcon, or Charlie Countryman⊠youâre missing out. Definitely not Tranformer boy anymore đ
No denying the man's talent, he's a great actor!
great tips! Female Assassins? Sir, you really like to live in danger. That is an amazing story though
Thanks, appreciate that!
informative 11.5mins.
Glad to hear it!
I sense some hatred for Shia đŹđŹ
haha! No hate, just mild suspicion!
What you wearing bro
Dirty clothes? đ€·đ»ââïž
Under 100 views club
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your eyebrows disturb me, but the audio is ok
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Great info but that push in whoosh effect is super distracting and adds nothing to the video.
Thanks for the feedback!