Cove Lighting Tutorial: Light Like Deakins

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • In this video we're learning how to use Cove Lighting to get a cinematic image. Cove Lighting was made famous by Sir Roger Deakins and is a great tool to get beautiful lighting.
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  • @LeroyVGANG
    @LeroyVGANG Před 3 lety +63

    Legend has it that Sara is still stirring brown sugar till this day.

  • @EpicLightMedia
    @EpicLightMedia Před 3 lety +56

    Thanks for having an AMAZING channel Brady!

    • @pettypoh
      @pettypoh Před 3 lety +5

      We come in peace ✌️ back where we are from, there's a bastardised relationship 🤭

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety +4

      and I can say the same for YOU! Cheers to a new friendship!

    • @idrisso.g.6316
      @idrisso.g.6316 Před 3 lety

      soon 100.000 I see it coming

  • @JWS1968
    @JWS1968 Před 3 lety +8

    it's amazing how many videos there are on the internet with a click bait title like how to shoot "Cinematic" footage. Then they ramble on about lenses and cameras and gimbals etc etc etc. When really it's about the appropriate tools for that specific job at the time. I love this because although he uses pretty expensive lights in this tutorial, in truth all you need is a bed sheet and some cheap lights to get a decent rendition of this technique. Couple this with a great acting performance and the right choices in camera movement and set dressing and sound design, and you will get pretty close to "Cinematic".

  • @NewLayer
    @NewLayer Před 3 lety +6

    I run across a lot of people who misunderstand cove lighting in that they will light each “segment” of the cove at the same brightness, so this is a perfect explanation.
    And the LitePanels Gemini is a BADASS light. I’ll be putting mine to use in a few videos soon.

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety +1

      hey brother!! Its a sick light, can't wait to see what you do with it!

  • @PierreCalvo
    @PierreCalvo Před 3 lety +5

    I recently stumbled across your channel and absolutely love your videos. I'm getting into filming as a hobby and you not only have the "look" that I'm trying to achieve, but also break things down so well and clearly. Thank you for creating this content.

  • @paulroyle-grimes8279
    @paulroyle-grimes8279 Před 2 lety

    My constant search for excellent content and I keep coming back to your channel - thanks for making these.

  • @emptyvesselsyt
    @emptyvesselsyt Před 3 lety +5

    This was very interesting, you’re actually the first video I’ve found on this technique. Actually quite simple to achieve as well when you think about it. Will definitely be utilising this in future shorts!

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety +2

      Oh really ?? I’m flattered! Thank you so much

  • @arunskuviyamphotography5388

    Wish I had a teacher like you during my school days. Clean , crisp show and tell method works best for me. Thanks mate. Love your classroom.

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety +1

      sorry I am late but better late than never!

  • @shreearts8255
    @shreearts8255 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou for sharing all your amazing techniques Brady...

  • @blainemarcano
    @blainemarcano Před 2 lety

    I came after watching your more recent video on bouncing light. I can see you’ve learned a lot. Thanks.

  • @LonePictures
    @LonePictures Před 3 lety +1

    Thank You so so so much Brady For this amazing Video. Every video of your's improves my skills in many different ways especially in lighting.

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety

      You're so welcome! that means a lot thank you

  • @user-xk1cp8bq3v
    @user-xk1cp8bq3v Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic! I will definitely try to use this in my shorts this year! Thanks a lot!

  • @kaidiekaidie1825
    @kaidiekaidie1825 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very good explanation one small tip, choose a lower F-Stop to let more of that light in and blur the background a bit, Deakins likes to keep the clarity on the faces but let the light truly overtake the face. He likes to adjust between f2.8 and 4 but it does vary.

  • @kashymohit
    @kashymohit Před 3 lety +1

    I actually always wait for your content.... thanku soo much ♥️

  • @MisterAFilms
    @MisterAFilms Před 3 lety +2

    This is definitely helpful, thanks for all the amazing videos!

  • @IamAlexOmega
    @IamAlexOmega Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the gold information your channel produces Brady.

  • @noahyv
    @noahyv Před 3 lety +31

    PSA: don't use gaff or duct tape on walls, it'll take off paint. Use paper tape.

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety +3

      hey you're 100% right, just had gaff on hand

    • @NickDelDuca
      @NickDelDuca Před 2 lety

      I found this out the hard way the other day with gaff tape 😥

    • @the_toppi
      @the_toppi Před 10 měsíci

      NO GAFF ON WALLS. The big boys use ProTape 306P743160MSW Tape. It also goes by ShureTape Photo Black or Permacel Photo Tape. Take it off same day and you can basically guarantee you won't take paint off the wall. Good 'ol Blue Masking Tape works too in a pinch.

    • @medalgear654
      @medalgear654 Před 10 měsíci

      @@BradyBessette My gaff tape is special kind... meant to save the tape :-). Y'all should get one of those.

  • @malozfilms
    @malozfilms Před 3 lety

    Happy new year Brady!! Best wishes for this 2021. I like this kind of videos, is always great to learn from the masters! :)

  • @ashvinpraveen
    @ashvinpraveen Před 3 lety

    YESSSS super excited for show and tell!!!

    • @ashvinpraveen
      @ashvinpraveen Před 3 lety

      Would really love seeing you talk about amateur or semi pro projects and giving feedback, it’s a lot more relatable and relevant

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety

      ok ok ok!

  • @JibbyTalkingElephant
    @JibbyTalkingElephant Před 3 lety

    Great video! You always make the steps super easy to understand. I would really love to see a lesson on a compact / portable lighting setup for people that have to shoot on the go and can't carry too much gear.

  • @JimiJames
    @JimiJames Před 3 lety +1

    Great video Brady, great way to start the year. Love cove lighting. For ultimate Deakins lighting I wanted to see one of those bright practical sources off her camera right shoulder to get that Deakins 0101 shadow highlight pattern.

  • @bakoenanakin9400
    @bakoenanakin9400 Před rokem

    LOVE THIS SETUP!

  • @theseventh2609
    @theseventh2609 Před 3 lety

    Amazing tutorial. As usual.

  • @nitablackwood6301
    @nitablackwood6301 Před 3 lety +1

    You, Rob Ellis, and wandering DP are CZcams goats when it comes to this stuff. Thank you

  • @edwardleefilms
    @edwardleefilms Před 3 lety +1

    I AM TRYING TO FLEX THAT CREATIVE MUSCLE THIS YEAR. Solid content as always Brady!

  • @theampedlife
    @theampedlife Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely tutorial, thanks! I will be using your Deakins hack on my next doc interview - just the solution I needed.
    Great channel, thanks mate.

  • @intrinsiccinema7374
    @intrinsiccinema7374 Před 3 lety +1

    Brady love your teaching man

  • @donbrooks8479
    @donbrooks8479 Před 3 lety

    Wow, I love this indirect lighting idea. Thank you!

  • @DaveGregan
    @DaveGregan Před 3 lety

    Excellent video mate, thanks for sharing.

  • @Tanoaproductionsfiji
    @Tanoaproductionsfiji Před 2 lety

    Sera's acting is awesome. I mean she continues acting like a pro while you're adjusting the lights. Great tutorial. Learned heaps.

  • @SteelWorksFilms
    @SteelWorksFilms Před 3 lety

    First time seeing this lighting technique explained so clearly, I will be using for sure in a Indy Film I am DPing :)

  • @timothywolff9277
    @timothywolff9277 Před 3 lety +2

    Oh, Thomas, you've done it again. Someone else great that I wasn't subbed to before but I am now.

  • @mathieubuchholzer796
    @mathieubuchholzer796 Před 3 lety

    Amazing tutorial, as always ! Thank you Brady

  • @jojoowens9309
    @jojoowens9309 Před 3 lety +1

    Great techniques! You really helped me with my shadow problems, thank you sir.

  • @SourceAwareness
    @SourceAwareness Před 3 lety

    Brilliant, man! 💡 Much Appreciate you, Brady and Sara! I love this fast-growing community we have here; I'm learning lots. All the Best. ☮️ Carlos

  • @jean-francoisrodrigues7602

    As always Brady the Classroom is really informative . Nice one

  • @aebonstudio7193
    @aebonstudio7193 Před 3 lety

    Great setup. A lot of youtubers make complicated tutorials that never look good. This is not the case. You've got a good eye.

  • @TylerEdwards
    @TylerEdwards Před 3 lety +1

    I love cove lighting! Great technique to have in the toolkit 👍

  • @pragmaticapproachenglish6875

    awesome ! seen some of ur videos learnt a lot

  • @dennivisuals
    @dennivisuals Před 3 lety

    Great video man! Cove lighting is such a great technique that really gives your talent flexibility of movement around the set

  • @sallahwonder3051
    @sallahwonder3051 Před 3 lety +1

    This is awesome!

  • @jerrysommer5379
    @jerrysommer5379 Před 3 lety +1

    Great stuff!!! I enjoy your videos👍

  • @danyilsekunda9227
    @danyilsekunda9227 Před 3 lety +1

    I am very happy to find Your channel! This exact video helped me in today’s shooting

  • @mcgreevs24
    @mcgreevs24 Před 3 lety

    Loved this demo, thank you!

  • @KrishnenduKes
    @KrishnenduKes Před 3 lety

    Fantastic video once again. Thank you. I see that you crossed 50K. Congrats!

  • @shafli4794
    @shafli4794 Před 3 lety

    My new fav youtuber!!! I used this method for photography 🤣

  • @scottburrow8293
    @scottburrow8293 Před 3 lety +2

    Epic light media sent me here. I’m glad they did. Subscribed.

  • @NIGHTRIDEPL
    @NIGHTRIDEPL Před 3 lety +27

    great idea with show n tell, let's go!

    • @Quicez
      @Quicez Před 3 lety

      Yeah, no doubt! I want a show n tell as well, Haha!

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety +1

      done deal!!!

  • @drumndirty
    @drumndirty Před 3 lety +1

    I'm Loosing it, Lol, great channel and amazing teacher! Keep it coming , thank you so much!

  • @lazarkumaar9935
    @lazarkumaar9935 Před 2 lety +1

    THANKS YOU VERY VERY MUCH... ITS GOOD LESSON... I WATCHED IT 2nd TIME..

  • @Bryce.Padovan
    @Bryce.Padovan Před 3 lety

    Show and Tell!! Love that idea. Show-n-Tell Saturday’s where you break down submitted work.

  • @JosiahBlizzard
    @JosiahBlizzard Před 3 lety

    If you mention Deakins, you know I'm watching! Best video on how to use a cove light I've seen as well. Thanks bro!

  • @EricksonMatree
    @EricksonMatree Před 3 lety +1

    show and tell sounds really nice

  • @dukegreer1915
    @dukegreer1915 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello I found your channel last night about 10:30 and I watched till 3:30 lol I love the content. Learned so much from you I’m a pro photographer I’m wanting to do video more and seeing you do what you do I’m truly inspired thank you

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety +1

      That makes me so happy thank you so much

    • @dukegreer1915
      @dukegreer1915 Před 3 lety

      @@BradyBessette your welcome I’m learning so much watching you two how your doing things it’s amazing and what I want to do for sure even more so now

  • @MA-jm3fu
    @MA-jm3fu Před 2 lety +1

    Your channel is a treasure trove.

  • @adolfoenriquez_
    @adolfoenriquez_ Před 3 lety

    Great video! Very informative! Instant suscribe!

  • @leedonohue
    @leedonohue Před 3 lety

    definitely down for show and tell and im 100% going to try the cove light method this sunday😍 its perfekt for what im going to shoot... its like you knew... haha

  • @alext8651
    @alext8651 Před 3 lety

    Great STUFF!
    We need more Deakins light setups tutorials

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety +1

      tough to come by, the lighting master is so talented!

  • @EDK
    @EDK Před 3 lety

    Hello, really nice soft lighting^^
    thank you for your elaboration

  • @darkmagicproductions3028

    Best class ever

  • @hersh_yt
    @hersh_yt Před 3 lety +1

    Epic light brady 💪🏻💪🏻💥💥

  • @darsh_cine_talks
    @darsh_cine_talks Před 3 lety +1

    The way you explained fanstatic

  • @michaelnilsson4764
    @michaelnilsson4764 Před 3 lety

    Hi Brady, thanks for a great walkthrough of cove lighting. Here's a newbie question: Would this scene be lit sufficiently, even when shooting with a Sony A7iii in Slog2? Or should the light panels be cranked up?

  • @riccardodevaleri
    @riccardodevaleri Před 3 lety +7

    So my answer to your Instagram story was correct, that was indeed a huge af cove lighting😏

  • @AxelMansillavlog
    @AxelMansillavlog Před 3 lety

    Great content man, keep it up!

  • @YuriyAndSarahKravets
    @YuriyAndSarahKravets Před 3 lety

    Show and tell 🙌🏻

  • @VVIPWORLDUSA
    @VVIPWORLDUSA Před 3 lety +1

    Sir Roger Alexander Deakins is a legend, great tutorial!

  • @TheKazgamingroom
    @TheKazgamingroom Před 3 lety +1

    Hey man, great video! I have a suggestion for a video. Could you do a video about different type of lighting to invest in when on a budget. If you did this it would, personally, be the icing on the cake. Such an awesome channel!!!

  • @TheArcAssassin
    @TheArcAssassin Před 3 lety

    I think show and tell would be great. Critiquing each others work is one of the best ways to improve.

  • @SamHolland
    @SamHolland Před rokem

    Awesome brother

  • @jaredfilms
    @jaredfilms Před 3 lety

    Didn’t know this lighting technique was called that way... so learned something new, thanks!

  • @daneilpatro2776
    @daneilpatro2776 Před 6 měsíci

    thank you so much

  • @andreibarle2914
    @andreibarle2914 Před 3 lety +3

    A channel called Epic Light Media - which I am not subscribed to, sent me here.
    Been subscribed here for a while though. Great videos, Bud! 🙂

  • @markokovacevic3225
    @markokovacevic3225 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome stuff Brady!
    S&T would be amazing as well! :)

  • @queerfoto
    @queerfoto Před 3 lety

    Show and tell, yes!

  • @kiddid7363
    @kiddid7363 Před 3 lety

    Wasup Brady? Looking forward to see what you do for the next video, glad to see you close to 60k 😎

  • @kiddid7363
    @kiddid7363 Před 3 lety +1

    I was wondering when you would talk about cove lighting 💪🏽, great vid Brady

  • @unsou87
    @unsou87 Před 3 lety

    it's beautiful! thanks! Brady, may I ask a question, how can we achieve Cove light effects with cheap photography light bulb? coz this kind of light source doesn't really have that brightness like LED panel

  • @orangearts-desgs5614
    @orangearts-desgs5614 Před 3 lety

    Very good explanation as always c:

  • @estigiapro1110
    @estigiapro1110 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks!!!

  • @aquacitydigital3316
    @aquacitydigital3316 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video!

  • @sergiurusu9946
    @sergiurusu9946 Před 3 lety

    Well done 🤟

  • @SaraAnn
    @SaraAnn Před 3 lety +8

    This one was so interesting! this is my new favorite lighting trick! great job babe!! ❤️

  • @arts-verse
    @arts-verse Před 3 lety +1

    great stuff

  • @NobuhikuObayashi
    @NobuhikuObayashi Před 3 lety +1

    I'm late but show and tell sounds fun man

  • @stevebeat
    @stevebeat Před 3 lety +3

    Let's take a moment to appreciate all the girlfriends/boyfriends who patiently go through our filmmaking experiments! What would we do without you? 😆Nice video Brady. Keep it up!

  • @lvapicture
    @lvapicture Před 3 lety

    Hahaha 6:12 Brady Bessette breaking character for a short sec. Awesome Video dude!

  • @RileFire
    @RileFire Před 3 lety

    Show n tell yes!

  • @kondamedia1869
    @kondamedia1869 Před 3 lety +2

    This Video was awesome, it would be awesome if you can go over camera exposure setting for when you are lighting your subject and making sure your final footage is not under or over exposed. How would you check for that in camera before realizing your lighting setup was shot too soft where the footage is overall too dark and grainy or shot too hot. I think that would be a good tip. Hopefully I didnt over look it on your channel

  • @jaymesagency
    @jaymesagency Před 3 lety +1

    Flexing the creative muscle unlike Epic Light Media... although they don't want subscribers they turn us on to great channels like yours, Brady.

  • @PanteraRossa
    @PanteraRossa Před 9 měsíci +1

    Yeah I would only suggest using fresnels or spot lights instead for sheer output. Deakins himself would use cheap open face tungstens when bouncing simply because they had more output which is always the main "issue" when using bounced sources, you lose a lot softening the light so you need more output.
    Fresnels or par lights for bouncing and soft panels or kinos (horizontal) are better for diffusing.

  • @boscommediastudio9795
    @boscommediastudio9795 Před 2 lety +1

    Great my guy

  • @jaymarshotit6382
    @jaymarshotit6382 Před 3 lety +1

    Proud student from Kenya, marking the register

  • @kaustubhpote
    @kaustubhpote Před 3 lety +1

    A good example of the cove light setup but one thing I would like to mention is moonlight is naturally a hard source of light (and not a soft diffused source as you mentioned here). It's a common misconception that moonlight is a soft source but it's not. Since moonlight is essentially sunlight reflected from the surface of the moon, the light travels farther than direct sunlight hitting the earth surface and is naturally a hard source of light.
    Nothing wrong with using a diffused source of ambient light in the background here though.

  • @mostlyharmless88
    @mostlyharmless88 Před 2 lety

    This -- more vids like this. But most ppl dont have the 1x1 LED. Would love to see more of what you can do with garbage lights - neewar, godox etc.

  • @LukeHolliday
    @LukeHolliday Před 3 lety +1

    You rock dude

  • @rhbvijay6980
    @rhbvijay6980 Před 2 lety

    Nice video 📹👍👌

  • @rossjennings8264
    @rossjennings8264 Před rokem

    @Brady Bessette Great video!! I have a question; what is the application, that you're using, to create a lighting diagram for the film set? Is it available on MacBook?

  • @SaraAnn
    @SaraAnn Před 3 lety +6

    also lol at me stirring brown sugar for 20 mins hahaha

  • @erikthomasfitness
    @erikthomasfitness Před 3 lety +1

    Dude are you kidding me!?!?! 56k! Insane. 100k incoming 🚀

    • @BradyBessette
      @BradyBessette  Před 3 lety

      duuuuuude. eventually !!! catch up to me hop on the gain train north to Gainesville!