The One Rule You’re Neglecting in Your Cinematography, Here’s Proof It Works
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- Today we're talking about the one rule all filmmakers must know.
This is a cinematography 101 basics that all filmmakers and cinematographers need to know.
Whether you follow that rule, or you decide to break it is up to you!
But it's something that we've learned a long time ago to help us elevate our images and make them more cinematic.
Over the years, we've developed a system that works for us to help us create cinematic images.There is a framework that we follow to help simplify our shoots. We will be covering these topics over the next few weeks.
Let us know what you thought about this video, drop a comment below with your thoughts!
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0:00-0:32 Intro
0:32-0:56 THE RULE
0:56-2:50 How to find the Shadow side
2:50-4:19 Example 1 - Natural Light
4:20-4:30 Free PDF
4:30-6:17 Example 2 - Finding Natural Sources
6:17-7:48 Example 3 - Outdoors
7:48-9:22 Example 4 - Practical Lights indoors
9:22-11:47 Example 5 - Mixed Light Indoors
11:47-13:14 Example 6 - Light Side
13:14-13:27 Outroi - Krátké a kreslené filmy
This was so helpful in terms of entering a set and deciding where to shoot. Especially when sandwiching the talent with light. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful Matt! It definitely helps give clearer direction on where to start. Appreciate you
Yep so important! I talked about this on my video as well. The 3 tips: Shoot on the shadow side, 180 degree rule for your camera as well as catchlights! Def helped me so much!
Absolutely! Such simple tips that go a long way. Digging your videos!
Thank you and likewise!!@@TenfoldProduction
A joy to watch. Even the rule breaking shots were very pleasing. Nicely colored as well.
Thanks Scottie! Yeah all the images still look great, there are so many ways to light every situation. Thanks for watching
Remember people, practice, practice,and studying. Also, the point is the depth of field. To keep your footage from looking flat,no matter what you are shooting with. Do not get caught up in your camera but in lighting, and telling a good story.
Perfectly stated!
I haven't been feeling satisfied with how most of my shots look, I feel like there's always something missing and that they look basic. Now I've found your channel and already have 10 open tabs to watch! Thank you!
Thanks so much for following! Glad you're finding our videos helpful!
Other film terms you may hear on set when referring to "Shadow Side" = "Up Stage Lighting" and "Smart Side Lighting". Just to give everyone a heads up when being on various sets and you might hear these terms.
Dope! Thanks for bringing up the other terms, always helpful 👏
As our Portrait Lighting colleagues would say - Short Lighting .... Always the first step in creating a 'cinematic' look and feel (except when it's not of course...)
Exactly! So many ways to light and make good looking images
I’m transitioning from videography to cinematography and I’m inspired! Everything is process. Thank you ❤
Everything is process is so true! Thanks
Great video! This aspect of filmmaking is overlooked often. I’m glad that you also showed the alternative, for the times when you can’t do a far side key, and how to make it work. You guys are really good at what you do. Keep going!
Really appreciate that! Glad we got to cover just one of many topics around cinematography. Hoping to get to all of them eventually, appreciate the support!
Time to get more comfy with the shadow side!
Yeah! Such a powerful thing to know and to break if needed
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
One thing I'm struggling is with white balance and mixing different temperatures. Overall I tend to shoot in 5600K, and use 5600K lights, and maybe add some blue rgb... Anyway I'm just saying this in case you want to add some of this info for another video. Keep it going!
We have something about this coming out soon! Stay tuned, were going to dive deep into white balance
@@TenfoldProduction looking forward!!!
Good video, thanks. C
Appreciate you!
Love it man, Only thing to add is many times shooting from the shadow side does not always work with Models and or with clothing brands unfortunately. Sure for Cinema films or spots where the clothing or the models are not that "important" it makes sense, But many times it does not look so flattering with many models unless you have ratios that fill the "shadow" side in quite bit..... Thanks for another great video..
Absolutely, these things are always situational and thanks for bringing that point up 👏 fashion projects are definitely one that leans to less of a harsh ratio.
Congrats on 11k Subs.
Thank you and appreciate the support as always!!
What model lens / focal length was used for Shot 4? Love the color palate!
Great video
Thanks John!
I love your videos man, and I watch every single one of them. Thanks for making them.
I have a question though, please how do you scribble on your videos? What software do you use or what’s the setup? I have been trying hard to figure it out for my own CZcams videos. Would appreciate a tip or two from you if that’s okay? Thanks mate.
Hey thanks for the feedback and watching the videos!
We use a combination of photoshop (you can drag videos into it and write on top) and obs to record the screen. We the crop in post to make it full screen. Hope this helps!
thank u. thats school
So in a sense, are you shooting against the light?
02:20 is some of my 'less desirable' lighting. hahahaha.
Haha don’t worry, we couldn’t light that any better. We just didn’t have much options of different lighting on frame set (no disrespect intended 👏)
Totally! I'm not offended at all. Appreciate the content :) @@TenfoldProduction
this was a great breakdown, thanks for sharing
Thanks! Appreciate you
Really like your videos and am impressed with the results. You don't need the clickbate titles. Please don't do that again. That's below you.
Appreciate the feedback