Doc Interview Lighting Package
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- Want to know what grip & lighting gear I use when shooting interviews? This video breaks down everything I bring on a job and why. In the coming videos, we’ll put this gear to work setting up a variety of interview lighting approaches.
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🔗 VIDEO LINKS 🔗
LIGHTING
- Aputure LS 600d Pro (Gold Mount) bhpho.to/3SMcQnK
- Aputure LS 300x (Gold Mount) bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB
- Aputure LS 60x bhpho.to/40Ebm0F
- Aputure Accent B7C RGBWW 8-Light Kit bhpho.to/46hJlgs
DIFFUSION MATERIALS
- TRP UltraBounce 6x6 bhpho.to/45vF3ld
- Matthews China Silk 6x6 bhpho.to/46Auz5G
- Matthews Artificial Silk 6x6 bhpho.to/3LZR6Ah
- Matthews Bleached Muslin 6x6 bhpho.to/46uX18L
- Matthews Unbleached Muslin 6x6 bhpho.to/3tzEUQz
- Westcott the C47 DP Kit bhpho.to/3MNrtmC
- Westcott the C47 Book Light Kit bhpho.to/47xZgbC
- Westcott ScrimJim Cine 6x6 Frame Set bhpho.to/46fjx4B
- Westcott ScrimJim Cine 6x6 1/2 Stop Grid Cloth bhpho.to/3MLQgaU
- Westcott ScrimJim Cine 6x6 Silver/White Bounce bhpho.to/3sBXVSa
- Matthews RoadRags II Kit (24x36") bhpho.to/3MOtVJQ
- Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Frame (24 x 36") bhpho.to/46kpRYP
- Matthews RoadRags II Flag - 24 x 36" bhpho.to/3MLT1Jm
- Aputure Lantern Softbox (2.2') bhpho.to/46dmp25
- Chimera Octaplus Expandable Light Bank - 5' bhpho.to/3tBbNMU
- Impact Speed Ring for Impact, Bowens S, Westcott & Aputure bhpho.to/47yIQzG
STANDS
- ARRI AS-2 Lightweight Light Stand (8.5') bhpho.to/47gZ1lk
- Impact Turtle Base C-Stand Kit (10.75', Chrome) bhpho.to/49HO9i0\
- Impact Turtle Base C-Stand & 20 Grip Arm Kit - 5.9' (Chrome) bhpho.to/3ugV4ie
- Impact Steel Roller Stand II with Low Base and Braking Wheels (9.5') bhpho.to/3rPykou
- Tenba Rolling Tripod/Grip Case (48", Black) bhpho.to/3QJygyT
GRIP
- Impact Super Clamp bhpho.to/46jVSAa
- Impact Grip Head bhpho.to/3G69q7H
- Impact 2" End Jaw Vise Grip bhpho.to/49IpytJ
- Matthews Mini Matthellini Clamp bhpho.to/46hLZmu
- Matthews MiniGrip Head bhpho.to/3sBynEM
- Impact 1" Steel Spring A-Clamp bhpho.to/3sDlB8Q
- Impact 2" Steel Spring A-Clamp bhpho.to/47gNrqA
- C-47 Production Clips bhpho.to/3MNu93E
- Impact Six Empty Saddle Sandbag Kit bhpho.to/40FWZc6
POWER
- Watson AC Power Extension Cord bhpho.to/49Do83y
- 6-Outlet Power Strip bhpho.to/3SPXpeh
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📖 CHAPTERS 📖
0:00 Intro
0:55 Organize Your Gear
3:06 Lighting Units
5:53 Diffusion
10:17 Stands
13:06 Westcott Scrim Jim
14:46 Grip Hardware
15:45 Electric
15:54 Sand Bags
17:00 Conclusion
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🎥🎧💥 MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT 💥🎧🎥
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B CAM bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU
PRIMARY ZOOMS bhpho.to/46J9oO8
PRIMARY PRIMES bhpho.to/48Tpypn
LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM bhpho.to/46RzZJd
TRIPOD bhpho.to/48v7HFx
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CAMERA MIC bhpho.to/3QgAgzO
WIRELESS TX/RX bhpho.to/3FgTMG5
LAVALIER bhpho.to/3Fdddjb
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KEY LIGHT bhpho.to/3SMcQnK
FILL LIGHT bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB
ACCENT LIGHTS bhpho.to/40Ebm0F
PRACTICAL LIGHTS bhpho.to/46hJlgs
MINIATURE LIGHTS bhpho.to/41f3Iu2
Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it? • Doc Interview Lighting...
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DISCLAIMERS
This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use.
Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Way too many still photographers (and those new to video) skip “bagging” their lightstands -- I call them out on their *safety protocol negligence!*
It’s great to see you utilize & promote sandbag use on-set. And when none are available, you’re improvising by using a small to heavy bag! That’s my technique as well.
*Without exception, safety first, all the time!*
Thank you for the comment!
That's a really good point about not needing the 600X...I was going back and forth over them b/c that added output can come in handy. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
C-stands can help in really cramped conditions when large stand footprints can be an issue. I am taking your advice on getting more lighter weight, foldable, and easy packing light stands with the wider footprint though. Also getting that Road Rags kit. It's been in my B&H wish list for awhile now. Great video man. Thank you!
Nice! I hear you on the C-Stands helping in tight spaces. Just sucks they take up so much space everywhere else!! And definitely pick up the RoadRags kit. It's amazing and I use it on every single interview! I'd definitely suggest the RoadRagsII over the I. The 2x3 size is much more helpful (in my opinion) than the 18x24 version. Enjoy!
I predict this channel will hit 100K subs by next summer.
I love your channel. Thank you for sharing so much in a lovely calm and organized way.
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
This is awesome stuff.
Thank you!
Super appreciate you! Thanks for taking time to make content like this!
Thank you!
Another great video, I love to learn about the gear professionals like you use on the field!
Thank you so much!
Such a thorough and wonderful breakdown. I'd love to see your process for determining which lights and modifiers you choose, in what settings, and why you choose them. Thanks for the wonderful insights, Matt.
Thank you!!
I do a lot of living room interviews, and as a solo shooter working with non-professional talent, the amount of gear starts to matter, both in setup time and talent comfort level. For some people, more lights and reflectors seems to increase their stress levels. It's all manageable, though by explaining the process to them and showing them how good they will look.
My lighting gear is about 1/2 of yours. I have had good results with just my 60x and a light dome as a key, and even then it might only be at 25%. Bounce in fill with a collapsible reflector, maybe a second reflector disc for negative, and a light stick for a rim light. The limiting thing with this is that I need to stay away from having windows directly behind talent.
But it is time to up my game. The RoadRags might help me a lot right now - fast and low weight. The ScrimJim system looks like a great way to step up for more demanding corporate jobs. I look forward to the next video in this series. Thank you!
I Hear you on the amount of gear taking up more setup time and stress. I bring all of this with me, but don't always use it all. More about having options than setting everything up to "make it prettier." Having more powerful lights like the 600d (or even sometimes the 1200d, which I don't own) is necessary when shooting against windows, but if you can avoid them, then more power to you! I like to have options, but be confident enough to know how little I can get away with :)
Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Very useful video, thanks for sharing.
Looking forward to more content!
Thank you!
Matt, this was a fantastic -- and affirming -- look into your lighting kit. Thank you for sharing this. I found you because of your diffusion tests which are a necessary filmmaking tool.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks Matt, it is great to see the behind the scenes sort of glimpse - all that goes into setting up doc interview - I think it is double the amount we used at film school for a short film in studio - but its good to know how pro work on docs is set up and done. I especially liked the idea of light diffusion - as plenty of youtube channels just use softbox for their talking head videos - yet the diffused and bounced light you showed could be also a great way for youtube studio setup. Much appreciated and looking forward to seeing next videos and the one on coverage - angles, frame size choices and camera placement in a scene - super useful stuff.
Thanks so much!
Thanks for this. Love seeing other peoples kit. Looking forward to seeing the Interview breakdowns. Pretty sure i'm going to learn something new.
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Awesome, thank you!
That's such a well thought out kit. I really liked the small tips like using unused gear as sandbags :D
Thanks!
Very informative learnt a lot especially in the stand section
Glad it was helpful!
Super helpful, thanks brother! I really respect your work, thanks for taking the time to make quality instructional CZcams videos!
I appreciate you!
@@matt-porwoll you and Matthew Heineman are my heroes!
Thank you very much for your insight, it is so helpful to get specific brand recommendations, its truly appreciated. Thank you for sharing your insights and producing high quality and condense videos its really helpful. Hope you are doing well and a big thanks for your service for the filmindustry and new beginners.
You are so welcome!
You ended on something I will do. Use stuff ya brought to use as sandbags. Some light rope as tie downs. Sandbags are for studio use. You look to use only very high end stuff. Buy once? Sometimes I can't justify very expensive equipment i.e. stupid expensive tripods, matte boxes, lights, carts...
I throw money at lenses. And good but not crazy good cameras because of the ever changing tech. Helpful channel. Thanks.
When I buy gear, I need to know it’s going to work and deliver what I need. Expensive? Yes. Buy once? That’s the plan! I know in my experience, and I’m sure many others, that buying cheap gear means you’ll have to replace it more often because it can’t handle the rigors of production. And in the end, this route will cost you more money then buying right the first time. But the decision of what is “right” all depends on what you do.
Hi Matt
Unfortunately, here in South Africa - Aputure is so expensive, however, Godox seems to be a reasonable option and recently Neewer are making decent quality lighting options and reasonable prices. So your setup gives me something to work towards.. thank you
Hey, as long as it's working for you, then you're good! I particularly love the Aputure lineup for their flexibility of controlling them remotely and the output options they offer, but thats me and how I work. Glad I could offer something to work towards when the jobs and rentability make sense to upgrade!
Love this, and thank you for what you do. I’m doing a ton of flying lately, and wonder how this setup differs when having to go cross country etc? Assuming you don’t fly with soft case stands? Do you use pelicans? Rent on site? Cheers!
My packing and gear list will certainly vary depending on the travel that’s required. I will usually pack into Pelicans for air travel, or soft-sided for gear that isn’t fragile (kit stands, stingers, etc). I will try whenever possible to rent locally the heavy stuff - c-stands, grip, sandbags. Sometimes I’ll get lights if they have access to what I need. I plan to do a whole video on various methods for packing, based on the shoot and the travel!
These lighting episodes is what I’ve been waiting for. I’m curious how you modified your gear package and lighting setups for interviews in “Cartel Land” and other docs where you were had to be nimble.
Glad I could finally get it out! The next ones will be great, since I'l actually start using this stuff! As far as modifying my package for something like "Cartel Land," it's night and day. All I took for that was a stand, a stinger and an original 1x1 Litepanel with a soft box. Couldn't handle taking more, so all of those interviews are natural light with some fill from the LitePanel!
@@matt-porwoll I figured it was a smaller package due to the situation.
You mentioned natural lighting. I think of reflected lighting using tools like CRLS by Lightbridge or Lightstream by Dedo.
What’s your experience with those tools (if you’ve used them)?
I’m refining my lighting kit to be as agile (small and lightweight) as possible, with enough power and characteristics of natural light.
I haven’t had any experience with CLRS… for what I do, there just hasn’t been a need for it. And from what I hear, it takes a lot of time to get them dialed in the way you want. Time is rarely on my side, as well as doing minimal lighting - except for interviews - so I haven’t looked much into it tbh. But am curious to hear your thoughts if you go through with it!
@@matt-porwoll I never heard that perspective before about CRLS.
It's a bummer this gear isn't widley available at online rental houses or my local rental housw.
So I need to buy it so truly test it.
Today, I played around with some acrylic mirros. It wasn't ideal due to rigging. However, I enjoyed having my light and diffusion all on one stand. Super convienvnt on in a tight space.
I'll keep you posted.
@@DANAMIONLINE I have played around with acrylic mirrors and small sheets of thick gauge aluminum secured with velcro to mounts for small magic arms and mini grip heads. The 5x5" aluminum I got came with an evenly striated finish that seems very similar in quality to the real reflectors. The mirror tiles I got came with clear protective plastic film -- which I have preserved. The results are pretty exciting, especially considering it's a lunch money reflector set. Definitely not a setup to use when you are in a hurry.
Do you have many issues taking the scrim jim set apart post interview? i find the snap releases are really tough to take apart and sometimes need a second person to pop them back out. Great breakdown of the kit though, picking up the 600D during blackfriday!
I haven’t found it to be an issue. I can generally take it apart standing up, but sometimes have to lay it down. But compared to their old system that would just fall apart unless the fabrics were attached, I love the locking connectors on the new one!
Thanks for the helpful info! I''ve built out a similar setup for my doc and interview work, so cool to see similar setups and uses from highly experienced DPs like yourself!
I wanted to ask if you might be able to go over your EVF setup and tips, especially as someone who also wears glasses like you. I have used EVFs in the past and ejoy them, but find they stratin my eye and can be hard to get comfatble alongside my glasses, so usually end up ditching thme. I have a Sony FX6, and have been debating for a while trying to put together an EVF setuip as I feel for my doc work, it would be extremely helpful, and less space and setup then my current 7" monitor in certain instances.
I would also love to see how you go about airline travel with your equipment. Do you leave your Aputure lights and everything in the cases as you show here, or transfer them to Pelican cases?
The EVF debate is tough… it’s really the best way to operate and it always seems silly to me to have a massive monitor hanging off the camera. But I’m also fortunate enough to only need glasses for distance… so I don’t wear them and shooting. It can be challenging at times, but something I’ve gotten used to. They always sit in my shirt pocket for when I need them. That said, it’s really hard finding a good EVF! I am in love with my Canon EVF-V70, but it only works on Canon. I will say in the times I’ve woken my glasses with it, it’s never been an issue. Good viewing and a wonderful diopter. I had a Zacuto Gratical in the past, but never liked it. The Arri viewfinders are great, but again can only work for Arri cameras. I have no idea why manufacturers haven’t come up with a high quality cross-camera compatible EVF. I wish I could be more helpful on this topic!
As far as traveling with gear, I always make sure things are packed safely and securely. With my Aputures, I’ve done it both ways - packing them into a large Pelican with a lot of foam, as well as checking them in the Aputure cases. Both work fine, as long as you add additional foam padding. Regardless, it’s nice to not have to worry about breaking a globe anymore like I always did with my Joker!
Really interested in the scrim Jim frame. Am I right in thinking the 6x6 can be minimised to either a 6x4 or 4x4? Obviously you'd need the different size silks but that would be a big draw card for me. My biggest reservation is the sturdiness of the frames and how they cope in windy environments as I've seen conflicting reviews. I've also been eyeing the diffusers, bounces etc from LA rag house so I'm curious if this frame can be used with a variety of other brands or if it's limited to a few.
Hi, yes the ScrimJim frame is a great system for having a travel-friendly frame. The 6x6 is completely modular, so you can minimize it to 4x6 or 4x4 as you imagined. The Westcott fabrics have Velcro around the edges for a tight and easy setup, but you can certainly use any other fabric. The vast majority of what I use on mine is non-Westcott fabrics. The rigidity is pretty good, especially when using the fewest pipes to make the frame. I’ve used it outside, but never in heavy wind. I think by and large, it’ll hold up to most normal situations. If you’re dealing with heavy wind, you should really only use speed rail and lots of tethering / sandbags / etc. Hope that helps!
@@matt-porwollReally appreciate you giving such a detailed and well thought out response.
14:36 does the new style Westcott pipes fit and disconnect any easier? I've had to sand all of mine down over the years.
Yes, the new system is great!! I had the same issues you did with my original Scrim Jim and either the fittings were too tight or they slipped right out. This new system with the connector pieces totally changes the game. I love this new system.
Hi Matt,
did you ever used the Westcott Fast Flags Kit? What is the difference to the higher priced Matthews RoadRags II Kit? Thank you
I haven't used the Westcott Fast Flags, mainly because I've had my RoadRags for a long time. I think the difference in price comes down to build quality. The RoadRags are super solid, and looking at the frames for the Westcott, I think they have more opportunities for strain and breaking potential. I also don't like the placement of the mounting pin, but thats a personal preference. I'm sure they would work great for interior setups. Regardless, its always good to take care of your gear to keep it from breaking!
Hey Matt, what is that Ditty bag that you keep your grip heads & stuff inat 14:55 in your video? What brand so I can look it up on B&H. Thanks
Hey, I have no idea what brand it is, since I've had it for years...! But I think I picked it up for a few bucks at a big box store.Something like this: www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-12-in-Tool-Bag/1003095406
@@matt-porwoll Thanks. Its only $10, want to get a couple of them. @matt-porwoll
Very interesting! How big is your team, and what is your usual setup time?
All depends on the project, but when working with all my gear (like this video), it's either just me, or the help of my B Cam operator because we're mainly on the road. Small team. I ask for 3 hours total time from call to roll. But have pushed it to as fast as an hour and a half! The biggest compromise is the time to tweak, which is where most of the frame tends to come together...
This is an excellent video, thanks! 2 questions. Do you find that a baby stand is enough to hold your 600D and your 5ft softbox? I picked picked up a couple of mathews combo stands (Aputure recommended) for my 600Ds when using with a large softbox, f10 fresnel/bar doors or spotlight, but they are a pain to port around on solo shoots in my car. Do you think those combo stands are overkill? No 4x4 diffusions? Why not? Seems easier than a 6x6 when flying solo or minimal help and space. 3rd question. What are your 2 most used diffusions that you will shoot a light through? Thanks!
Thank you!
1. Baby stands & 600d: The Arri kit stands are fine holding just the light, and can manage even with the Octabank, but I probably wouldn’t. That’s why I have the rolling stand. With a 27lb capacity and a 39” base, it’s more than enough. I hear you n the combo stands. Way too much, in my opinion, for this. Great when you have a grip truck, but horrible when working out of your car! As you see, these roller stands (with the wheels off) fit easily into that one case with a few c-stands.
2. 4x4 frames: I do actually have a 4x4 frame kit, it’s the Westcott C47 DP Kit. But I normally don’t use it for diffusion, mainly for flags or floppies. I suppose that’s just a personal preference of liking the look of a larger source bounced and diffused… I’m almost always flying solo and oftentimes shooting in small spaces, but the 6x has worked out. If there’s that one time it doesn’t, I’ll improvise and use a light diffusion folded smaller (basically doubling it up) and still using it in a backlight scenario. I might just attach my bounce straight to the wall instead of putting it on a stand. I find its the stands that take up the space way more than the size of the material.
3. My go-to’s for diffusion are the China Silk, Artificial Silk and Lite Grid Cloth. These are always in front of a bounce - Westcott silver/white or Ultra Bounce. I rarely straight diffuse a light as an interview key. If I’m using my Octabank, I’ll sometimes even stick a silk in front of that.
Hope that helps!
It helps a lot, thanks! I'm not sure how often you make CZcams videos, but a great one would be how you are using this, walking through your exact setups. Often times with bouncing light, like a book light the spill is too much and I can't control it without using a lot of extra grip and that gets difficult working solo and porting everything in a car. Thanks!
@@matt-porwoll great info!
For location interviews I find LED panel lights to be alot better than COB /with big softboxs , they take up way less space and fold down to very a small sizes . Intellytech mega 6 is my main key light now . 99% of the time you will be wanting a soft as possible for the key . no need to drag COB lights around to then have to make them a soft source with a big modifier or diff frame.
Thanks for this! I’ve definitely been in situations where I’ll use something like a LiteMat for a lower profile, but their difficulty to travel has always kept me from buying one. I looked at the Intellytech mats when they first came out, but wasn’t at all impressed - by either the quality of light or build quality. But these new ones look like they’ve come a long way! I’m definitely interested in testing it out now!
@@matt-porwoll Yes the newer ones are a step up , and they now make a 6 times 1x1 , which I find to be the goldilocks size , the Mega 8 is a bit too big for most of my office / home locations , but the 6 is just right . I also got the quick diffusion setup which knocks off alot of the set up time . Liked your diff test video too , good information sir.
Are you most often working alone for these and how long does the setup take? 1-2hrs?
It really depends, but I do find myself doing a lot of 1-2 person crew setups with this. I ask for 3 hour setup. This Includes load-in and time to tweak at the end. An important step in the process!