The 5 Principles of Cinematic Depth | Cinematography 101
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No matter what kind of movie you're shooting, whether it's a drama, comedy, or horror -- a main aspect needing to be addressed by every cinematographer is Cinematic Depth - the carefully crafted layering of subject and background, all within a single shot. In this episode of 4 Minute Film School, Valentina Vee and guest cinematographer, Alissa Rooney, break down all the factors that contribute to Cinematic Depth.
Today, we're shooting a cinematic interview that you would normally see in a high-end documentary. First, we talk about how to compose your shot and where to place the subject in the room. Following the rule of thirds, we also make sure that the talent is sitting far enough away from the camera to get a nice depth compression, but also far away from the background to have the ability to light both parts of the frame separately.
Next, we discuss wardrobe options and what to look out for. You want to make sure that the color of the clothing matches the overall color scheme of the film, while also contrasting the colors of the background. Busy-looking patterns (such as too many stripes) are not recommended, as they are too distracting and can also cause moire in the image.
Finally, we go over the lighting setup, and how to make a subject stand out from the background. Separating your subject from the background is important because it’s how you achieve a good tonal range throughout your shot. Some of the ways that one can accomplish this include adding a hair light, negative fill, and practical lighting choices (lights that appear in-frame). This way, the space that you’re shooting in feels three-dimensional and well-balanced.
In this video, you will learn how to maximize your soft source using diffusion cloth, what negative fill is, and how you can use lights that are already at location to make a more cinematic frame.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Location
1:08 - Composition
1:34 - Wardrobe
2:08 - Lighting
2:50 - Negative Fill
3:18 - Tonal Range
3:45 - Hair Light
4:20 - Practicals
4:47 - Background
5:29 - Recap
5:44 - Outro
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I'd sit down to interview my dad who passed away 10 years ago, so i could catch him up on life.
I would want to interview Roger Deakins because he's the one who inspired me to try and study cinematography. He seems like a really nice and talented guy.
We could talk all day about his lighting
If you haven't already, you should check out his podcast with his wife and some guests! They are really informative!
@@remielarcay8189 Wait Roger Deakins has a podcast!?! How have I never heard of this?
@@LouisTinsley I had the same reaction when I first found out about it! Look up Team deakins and they have a BUNCH of episodes with different guests varying from directors, cinematographers, editors and sometimes even Deakins' own work as well!
Never heard as well but thanks for the discover, such an informative podcast
I'd love to interview Sven Nykvist and learn some of his tricks, particularly in Persona. No matter how many times I watch it, this movie always takes my breath away.
This is an incredible setup breakdown! I always enjoy the overwhelming knowledge you provide
Nice setup from aputure 💯 🔥
Thank you!
LOVE the mix of cool and warm lights. 🤩🎥🙏🏻👌🏻
Thanks!
I'd interview Vivian Maier, who is my favorite photographer. No interviews of her exist because her work wasn't discovered until after her passing.
About time we have more real creators who bring it real! So glad I found you and finally found and learned what I needed to learn about lighting! Thank You So much! Tap The Shell!
I would love to interview Orson Welles (if he was alive today) to see his unique perspective on rapid change in the film industry and his thoughts on filmmaking being more accessible to anyone.
Such amazing artistry in setting up the shot!!! Love these videos!!
This becoming my fav channel right now I love all of this content. So good!
Loved her take and vision. Superb!!
Always amazing and easy to understand!
Very excellent quality from the motion graphics, to the text, to the amount of words used. Absolutely a lesson!
Glad you enjoyed it!
These are great, thanks for the insight!
Valentina!! You have become a Hero to me!! I have been watching all your videos! Thank you for teaching me! I have several short film ideas and I want to do it right (and save up for equipment). So very grateful 🥰.
Thanks for sharing how you lit the scene Alissa. Such a will composed shot! Definitely want to see more of these.
APUTURE: You need 4-5 300dii
You: Buys godox lights
does godox have an equivalent to the p300c or a bicolor (120d output) like the 300x?
I’m pretty sure Godox is proud of you!
Yeah these Aputure lights are 3x more expensive than they should be. That light they are using for key is like $1700
@@NickDelDuca what’s the correct price for these lights?
@@memcrew1 I think the only reason these lights cost what they do is because of the absurd price of competing lights. The main competitor to this light is the Arri Skylight which is around $4500. If the Arri light didn't exist there would be no market for this light at $1700. I would be happy with a $500-700 price but I understand business wise why Aputure chose the price they did. Unfortunately that keeps their products out of reach for most creators.
I would love to interview Andre 3000. I love how he’s able to do whatever he wants no matter how different or “obscure” it is. I would love to know how he gained that confidence.
So so so good!
So many things happening all at the same time to create a pleasing image. Thanks for sharing!
Love these tips! Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've always liked your content on how to be a great cinematographer. Thank you, Vee!
This is the best lighting setup video I've ever seen
This was what I was looking for, straight forward, simple and to the point. Great video.
I keep on getting ideas and clarifications of my own thoughts to my own works by these videos. Thanks.
A two character scene in a hallway with and without windows. I use your setups and turn arounds for my media class demonstrations. Keep up the excellent work.
That's awesome to hear! Let us know what other topics you'd like us to cover
would love to interview kubrick! i feel like that set and lighting could be super crazy and an ode to his films in some way 😏
Would love to find out his directing style!
thank for this video, as always awesome work😊
Thank you for watching!
Amazing as always
Thank you!
I've also seen interviews that go 180 degrees the other way and have a completely black background with just a key light and a couple of fills. My attention is focused on the subject and what they have to say and does not stray to the background.
That's a good point! Lighting should focus attention on the subject
Awesome video!
omg so wonderful, even this whole clip is really well structured. Editing so perfect!! Guys u r awesome!
I really understood the placement of the lights in this video please do more like this one.
I wish i could interview mark romanek ... his work is pure art i love it
Great tips!
I love what you guys do. It's just Amazing!!
Thank you!
beautiful setup!
i love this video thank you for information
You're welcome!
Uhhh, that looks cinematic!!!!
I’d interview my grandfather, who passed away when I was 10. So much I wanted to ask him, and so many stories that aren’t recorded!
Gorgeous setup
this was SUPPPPER helpful
Glad you thought so!
nice and concise
I would love to have a sit down with Kubrick to find out what he looks for to find the best of identical models of lenses and cameras, particularly with the classic glass!
That's a great topic!
When you show the individual lights at the end, do it slower, and take out the graphics for a bit so you can see the difference without the graphics. Really a great instuctional piece, just want to be able to assimilate it easier.
That was a really beautiful lighting set up!!! Wow! 😍
Thank you!
Awesome video! I definitely learned something
I would interview Steve Jobs, I think that would be really interesting. Who he was and what he did is just really fascinating
I’d love to interview Sean Bobbitt, his work on Queen of Katwe was amazing
I'd like to interview Gordon Willis! Godfather and the underrated film All the President's Men, must've had incredible lighting setups !
Love his bold style!
I'd love to interview Emmanuel Lubezki because he's up there with the best cinematographers out there
So true!
So good val!
Thank you!
Amazing setup & Paul Nicklen because of the wonderful work he is doing to amplify ocean conservation through media and storytelling.
Good answer!
@@aputurelighting Thanks!
Solid, practical tips!
Glad you thought so!
kereen, totalitas dalam membuat setting lampunya.
Robin Williams would probably be the most fascinating interview. He is always 10 steps ahead of everyone and you never know what he is going to say or do.
I'd love to interview my grandmother who I dearly miss!
Love it :)
I would want to interview Ernest Dickerson. Legendary DP of Spike Lee's early work and director of numerous episodes of The Wire and one of my favorite films in the world, "Juice".
Saw a pic with her standing next to Sir Roger. Total respect if you have the chops to stand next to Mr. Light, rather, Sir Light.
Great video, loved the lighting. I would interview Luis Buñuel and have a cup of wine with him.
YOU! I'd love to interview you Valentina
love this interview set up! i would love to use it in an interview with Roger DEAKINS 😊
Cool I’m interested in this
I would like to interview Anthony Bourdain
Awesome video
Very informative and good work Alisa👏👏 I'd definitely love to interview Roger Deakins, as aspiring cinematographer, I love his work and been watching his videos of late🙌🙌
Excelent guide
Alissa Rooney is a talented DP. I’m glad to hear she rocks Aputure. We work with Aputure gear as well!
Great lights and a nice setup! / Morgan
Thank you!
I'd love to interview my great great grandmother, a Navajo woman that survived the Long Walk.
I'd love to interview Christopher Nolan or Roger Deakins !
That would be awesome!
Petey Greene
I had seen clips and the documentary Adjust Your Color. I liked his unique flavor and style of interview. His way of dealing with his subjects, admired his very original and honest voice. He seemed like he could have had so much more to say.
I need more Aputure lights!!! I will like to interview Robert De Niro!!!
Love your content . . . and Valentina's hair. :)
This girl knows soo many things
I would love to interview Valentina Vee :D
Nice and simple set up.if anything, it shows the power of location and practicals. The key light as long a softened can be just about any decent light
Yes! You can use any light other than the Nova as your key
I would love to interview everyone from the A-Team! So much knowledge to share there.
Thank you! We're flattered
I would want to interview Coco Chanel. Amazing business person during a time where women didn't have much career options- 1900s.
Also, amazing video- so concise and informative
Tq for this video
I would like to do more interviews with Ecole hotelier de Lausanne alumni and start a series with that.
this one was nice
I have one question and also is a request.
Can you make a video of what constituted spill and how to avoid and how to spot it.
Thank you for all the top notch content.
Thx
Really love Rooney's work! If it was possible to go back in time just a bit to get more interviews with Robby Muller that would be amazing and invaluable.
Maybe not aligned with your channel (obviously), but the lighting philosophy of chivo lubezki would be very very interesting
Good idea!
Great video. Love seeing women doing this!
This is really helpful information. I would like to learn more about outdoor lighting techniques>
Good idea for a video!
I would love to interview Valentina Vee on what makes a great scene breakdown video
Thku ...
Would love to see an interview with Pawel Pogorzelski, specifically about those wide indoor night shots in Hereditary :)
I would probably want to interview SOPHIE. I loved her music and inspired by her production in my own music for compositions for video games and film. It's unfortunate that she just recently passed way too soon. She had already helped revolutionize a new production style of music, but she still had so much left to do.
I think I'd want to talk to Hitchcock, to discuss avoiding compromise to your vision, potentially flying in the face of the opinions and pressures of others.
I’d want to interview Vittorio Storaro and learn the way he thinks about lighting and colors!
Yes! His usage of color is amazing.
I think I'd really like to interview Wi Smith. A very likeable person, he always has great stories from his "Fresh Prince" days
nice job
An interview with David Lynch. Legend!
That would be amazing!
Thank you. Loved this. Some of the best looking Komodo footage on the net.
Do you remember what your variable ND was set at? At 800 with that much light those komodos would blow out.
Love this vid.
If I could interview anyone I’d interview Chadwick Boseman. I say this because his story was so inspiring to me. In spring others while silently battling his sickness. I would also want to apologize to him because while he was fighting for his life everyone on social media was picking on him because he had gotten so skinny. The entire time he was dying...
Very true. He's a legend