Amazing Video Lighting Hack Using Mirrors!
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
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0:00 Introduction
1:05 How Mirror Lighting Works
2:30 Background Mirror Lighting Setup
3:40 Table Top Lighting Setup
7:32 Cinematic Lighting Setup
8:03 Making a Fake Window with Mirrors
8:48 Best Mirrors for Lighting
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I’ll never forget the first time I was on a commercial set and heard the DP ask for a mirror. I thought it was going to be some industry term for something fancy. They pulled out a dusty cracked mirror, clamped it to a c-stand and created a phenomenal streak of light in seconds! Brilliant video Caleb!
Me: Caleb, what have you been up to lately?
Caleb: Mirrors!
Fun video, dude! That overhead shot of you looked fantastic!
Man! Might try it out once I can get my hands on some mirrors
Wow Gerald Undone and I were watching at the same time. amazing!
can´t wait to see one of yours reviews on mirrors!!!! hahahah
Haha! Thats me alright! Thank you for the kind words brotha!
let's get UNDONE!
This is one of the most inspiring production technique videos I've seen in a while. Now heading out to Michael's to buy mirrors haha
Me too bro!!!!
Dido!
Wow, I didn’t know productivity CZcamsr watch cinematic CZcams setup video too haha. Anyway, love your video man, I listen to it everyday on the way to work
love that you said michaels.
Thanks! Amazing, exactly what was looking for !
Hollywood: We can shot this film for $55 million.
Caleb: I can do it for $185 and some tape.
😂
I immensely appreciate your cost alternative ideas. I think (and hope) beginners are encouraged by videos like this one to look for creative ideas than just clamoring for expensive equipment.
Thank you so much! Amazing what you can get using cheap gear. Especially in the lighting department.
Yeah i am so unhappy knowing creating a sun light is so expensive but I came up to this video and dang i am so happy 😊
Everyone else on CZcams: But did you know that the Canon C70 doesn't shoot RAW?
Caleb: But have you tried putting a mirror in front of it?
Oh wow, that was smart.
Trying this right today in my CZcams studio with some cheap mirrors.
Over the years, I have learned so many DIY affordable filmmaking hacks from Caleb. Thank you so much for all that you do man! This filmmaking community would not be the same without you here on CZcams!
I was praying for a sunny day to capture the light coming through the blinds, but I'm on a deadline and this is a life saver
I've pressed like first, pressed it again and then AGAIN just so I could like it twice!
Unfortunately its not an everyday thing for youtubers to teach somethin 'new' anymore. Every single one of u is talkin about the same damn thing over and over again and acting like its all new.
Infact its been a while since I learned somethin brand new about videography watching these channels... until today!
What u tought today will change my brand video shooting forever.
Thank you so much!
Thanks great to hear! Thanks!
Always loved watched grips wrap 12x12 mirrors with packing tape, then smashing them on the ground. Keeps all the shards inside and makes for a very cool hard pattern mirror/reflector.
If you're into mirrors, you should look into Ian Murray, an amazing DP that is notorious for his use of mirrors. The results speak for themselves. Keep the quality content coming man!
Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely check him out!
Oh man I couldn't agree more! Ian Murray is the best!
Just got myself some acrylic mirrors and finally snagged a friction arm. Thanks for the dope stuff as always
This was awesome! I recently updated my bathroom and thankfully I didn’t throw my old mirror out yet haha.
Wooo, never thought about using mirrors (especially with tape) for light patterns
I'm definitely gonna try it!
Thanks man! Happy lighting!
Absolutely incredible!
@@AnthonyRose Ha! Hi Anthony!
@@MakeSomething 👋👋👋
As always, a DSLR VS idea that is beyond golden. I have lost track the number of times I have used one of your recommendations. Please never stop.
This is so creative. You're one of the few filmmaker type youtubers that is really being creative with rigging and lighting ideas. Keep doing your thing!!
Brilliant stuff Caleb, it looks so good because you're essentially doubling the distance of the light by bouncing it on a mirror, so it looks more convincingly like the sun or moon. This would be a fantastically cheap way of lighting a day for night scene! 🙌
Awesome! I love how you continue to focus on balancing budget, value and ingenuity to create high quality images. Tips and skills like this are what I wish more CZcamsrs would implement instead of just sitting in front of a softbox with an RBG light on the background. Hopefully this helps more people see that the tools aren't the thing holding them back. Excellent work Caleb!
you have the best video and audio in the world I love the look and I love the feel please don’t stop
I really appreciate that, despite your success, you continue to relate to and empathize with the budget-minded amateur videographers/filmmakers! Thanks, Caleb.
5:20 “Hollywooding” Best word ever! 🏆
A very informative video! The way you demonstrate is so clean and perfect.
You're one of my fav CZcamsrs of all time and I haven't commented on any of your videos before
damn!! I am so ashamed. keep it up, teach us more ♥
This is awesome, Caleb. I heard you on Camera and Flask a few weeks ago talking about wanting to get away from product reviews, and this is awesome and innovative. Another thing about mirrors you didn't mention is that you can squeeze them into spaces you'd never be able to fit a light, _especially_ the setups on posterboard
Incredible tips ! Love it
Got to love mirrors! I picked up a Kflect system this year for all my tabletop work and its been amazing having the power to throw small brush strokes of different style light onto set. This DIY approach is great and much more affordable that gets you still a lot of that look, specially once you play around with those patterns on the mirrors.
Such a simple method yet it creates so much more depth, absolutely incredible! I could see how i could implement this into my work straight away. In the past, I was shooting light through grids to try and create shapes and shadows but this method is so much easier to create natural looking light 🙌🏻
what an idea! ll try it for sure!! thanks man
If Einstein had a CZcams channel, it would be called DSLRvideoshooter 🤓👍
Fantastic idea!
Awwww you are much too kind!
A new era of lighting, thanks for sharing
I love this way of using mirrors! Thank you Caleb! I'm excited about experimenting with this for a new "macro" set build I've been working on.
Have used mirrors in the studio for many years for stills photography but you have taken it to a whole new level- well done
Thank god for original content. As much as I love watching the 300d get unboxed, this is such a breath of fresh air!
Amazing Video Caleb ! Thanks so much for the alternatives options that you mentioned using too!
*Genius!*
Dude - you are simply amazing. NEVER STOP POSTING.
Dope! The light reflected by the mirrors looks so natural and organic, totally eliminates any artificial spotlight feel.
This video is a total game changer! Expect to see it all over CZcams in 2021! And thank you for the brilliant advice
This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! Some way to make the dull UK winter into something more interesting. Thank you so much!
Your tips are just amazing. Thanks Caleb
Videos like these which give me ideas make me happy!!!
This video is so amazing! I watched it a few months back, purchased the mirror and clamps, and I am LOVING the results in my videos! Just came back to this video so that I can leave this comment because this was such a game changer for me and I watched so many videos and none were as helpful as this one! Thank you so much!!
Thank you! Such refreshing original content!
Thank you for sharing that discovery Caleb!!! 🙏🏻
Great video Caleb! Thanks for taking the time and effort to put this together.
You have blown my mind, Calib. I actually attended a demo by Light Bridge and haven't been able to find an alternative until now! Thank you!
This is incredible! I just bought a one foot 2-way mirror for use as a teleprompter, and I love that it can have multiple purposes in my kit!
This is such a great idea! I’ve been in a bit of a rut with product photography lately so it’s refreshing to see something new
Beautifully done. Wonderful lighting tool.
Why are you not getting 1M yet?!?! Your content is so good man, been watching you for a long time now
So creative - I looked at the price of these mirror sets months ago and forgot about it, but you have done something so clever and simple. Will be getting into this now...
This is simply incredible Caleb! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Love this idea for streaks and background texture. its shapable and the lines are so clean which normally requires flags and MORE stands. Definetely gonna play with this.
Super cool! DIY Perks did a video where he tried to create an artificial sun and explained why sunlight/shadows look the way they do. I think you’re implementing a bunch of those same ideas here, but in a much simpler and more affordable concept 😎
I've been fascinated with Mirrors as well and I've been putting mirrors around the house. Now to use them with these neat techniques...
This is awesome, i was searching to do exactly someting like this.
Me too.
Such a great practical video. Thanks Caleb.
Hands down the coolest thing I've learned this year! Thanks!
Mirrors!!!! I can't say it occurred to me to use them in video work. I use them all the time for product photography. Cool! 😎
Caleb! Your videos have been so good this year it's insane! From the Ultimate BMPCC6k rig, to Ultimate Video Desk, now Mirrors!?!
this video gave me ideas for a bunch of setups I had in mind. You're a lifesaver!
Amazing hack! The timing of this video is great as I was just looking into making some DIY Cookies out of foam board. Might try this instead!
This is just so inspiring, it has me thinking about lighting in ways that I never did before, especially for product reviews. Thanks a lot for taking the time to make this video buddy, your hard work is very much appreciated.
OK you are hands down my favorite CZcamsr. Your videos and tips are invaluable. Thank you!
You keep surprising us with your amazing ideas.. really always one of a kind. I have a couple of nice builds here thanks to you. Thanks for inspiring us in a truly unique way 😎
One of the best hacks from you lol! Love this! Thanks Caleb! Hope you and yours have been safe and well!
I would use white foam board to increase light. It's the best light you can get. The light coming from mirrors is harsher.
Game changing lighting there idea . Thanks for sharing.
Really appreciate your sharing and yes I am gonna try this and use it to my photoshoot soon. Thank you!!
Hey Caleb, which light are you using at around the 1:14 mark? It looks like it has an F-mount battery on the back, and doesn't seem to be the same as the "cheap light" link in the description.
The url for the cheap light doesn't work anymore. What light/price range was it?
This is an amazing and inspirational educational video! Thank you so much!
Man... this is the creativity punch i needed in my life right now. Thanks for keep doing such awesome content
Great idea and video! Thank you so much for sharing this! Super excited to use this!
Great idea. I love the fact that you keep innovating after so many years on CZcams.
woooow the window hack is insane!
I always loved to play with mirrors+light but this video just 🤯🤯🤯 great ideas!! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the cool tricks!!! Love your channel!
This is literally blowing my mind!!!! And then I’m like how did I not think of that, so simple yet so remarkable! Good work!
Thanks
So much fun! I'm going to have to try this!
what an eye opening video - superbly done !!
Amazing. I love the quality of your videos
This was awesome! The overhead was great. I'm a fan!
Hi Caleb, what an awesome effect! Just had an idea that would bring this to the next level. By putting a mirror onto a slider, you could create a moving sun effect that looks like a timelapse. This would work even better when changing the temperature of the Aputure Athen same time to simulate a sunset. Putting the camera on a motorised slider as well could lead to shots looking like they have been taken over the course of hours while in reality they were taken in a few seconds.
Omg you just blew my mind. I love the mirror on a motorized slider idea!
Oml
Imagine creating a spaceship effect
I'm now wondering if I can do this in my darkass apt
Caleb, this tutorial is dope! Thank you so much for always sharing your knowledge, we appreciate you man! 💪🏽🙏🏽
Another brilliant & inspiring video
I only recently learned about Light Bridge, and while this doesn't have all the features they have, it's certainly a cheap way to get your mind thinking of lighting with mirrors. The product shots and the overhead shots were fantastic! Great work Caleb!
Great content as always. We use mirrors and other polished surfaces all the time. One of my favourite is an old tin lid that is scratched and dented. I have an acrylic mirror that has been sprayed with some hair spray to create a softer look. It’s amazing what you can achieve with a bit of thought.
Man, you really are channeling McGyver! :-) Thanks for all of your ingenious ideas!
Very inspiring and super tips. Thank you very much for this great informative video. 👍👍👍Can't wait trying it out.
Awesome! Simple but extremely smart idea!
Oh man! This is awesome! Can't wait to properly try this out
Very cool! Never even thought about using mirrors like this... definitely going to try it out!
Man! Awesome video! Thanks so much! You gave me answers to important questions. We are making a super cheap series and i tried to find how to fake gobo. And here you are! Thank you!
Awesome video! Thanks a lot. I like how you described the concept of using mirrors and then gave some real life examples. It was very educational and inspiring.
Nice results!
Thanks Caleb. You da man!
Caleb. Hats off to you man for consistently remaining creative. How you keep coming up with these awesome hacks and ideas that share and help make us all better filmmakers is incredible. It’s very inspiring.
I’ve also been obsessing with Lightbridge reflectors as well, but was put off by the price. You’ve just uncovered a world of options for me to play with. Thank you!
....now I have to go and buy some mirrors. 😂
Always great to see how others approach light setup. I've been using mirrors for years for room sets and food. I first used mirror plexiglass but didn't like how heavy it was. I bought those shiny heat blankets and taped them to Matthews 3x3 gel frame. This weighs nothing and the creases in the heat blanket create variation in the light hitting the set.
This is awesome and clever! So simple yet dynamic! Will definitely try this out, thank you for the informative video!