Love the Keep Your Sky notes. When I was first starting out, I was always taught to expose for my subject, so if people were standing in a sky shot I would try to expose for their faces rather than the sky. But that's not how we see things with our real eyes, and so I eventually learned that it's okay if your subjects aren't "perfectly" exposed all the time. Sometimes it's okay to let them slip into the environment.
I was taught that same lesson, but it was because we were selling photos of people to those same people, and people want to see their face. It makes money, but it doesn't often make art.
for the first tip a game changer for me that's super cheap but helps in almost every situation is a 5 in 1 reflector i usually shoot mini docs ets and when shooting outdoor interviews you can keep sky exposed correctly while using the reflector to keep subject lit up etc or diffuse depending on scenario
I like it. youre smooth and these are solid tips. im subbed. ll never forget having a loooong conversation with a DP about shadows. and he told me "why are you trying to burn the shadows away? they are your friend, use your light to create shadows. they tell the story." and went on to tell me about how Michelangelo said when he sculpted stone he said "I just remove the pieces that don't belong there" and its like that with the shadows. remove the parts of the light that dont belong there. its trippy man
I really love the shot with the brother in the orange shirt facing towards the smaller 1/3 of the frame towards the left. Its such a great intentional use of that kind of composition. It make it feel spiritual. like hes having a conversation with the Divine. beautiful shots all around and i learned alot. Happy to be a new subscriber.
The first point reminded me of a drawing tutorial i saw a while back. When drawing with shadows, it’s ok if not all the features of the subject are seen. It’s better to shade a part of the face and end up “blocking” features to make the sketch look natural vs forcing the viewer the see the eyes or nose or mouth
If your lights can't out power the sun light coming through the window, it's a good idea to invest in some ND Gels and reduce the amount of light coming through the window. That way your lights will have more impact
This was an excellent video! I especially enjoyed your tips on layering lights. Mastering that skill alone will level you up from being a run of the mill videographer to being worth of the title "cinematographer".
Awesome tips. I started my videography a year ago. Almost all my early videos had blown out skies! Lol. It’s painful watching stuff a year ago! Anyway your channel has helped me in the last year. Heading to a job now!
Thanks for this video! It was very informative, will have to see about layering the Apple devices before and after me for more contrast and also for the layering effect. Not to mention wearing contrasting shirt colors to my background lol
I swear I’m only on the “keep the sky” tip I’m sitting here yelling at my screen like “exaaaactlyyyyy!!!!!!!.” I’m not saying that’s a hard concept to grasp but I just never get to talk to anybody about the fact of feeling the emotion of the day through the sky!! Lmaooo YES my boy!!!
It’s always good to see people grow and not turn into an industry snob… respect to you for remaining true to the craft and and connected to your audience.
Great tips/reminders, Chris! Appreciate you. These days, most everything I film is in studio. However, I did go back and look at some footage from the past, to look at the exposure of the sky. ha
This video is amazing! I love how YC shares practical tips to enhance cinematography without having to buy new gear. His suggestions are incredibly valuable, especially keeping the sky properly exposed and working on shot composition. Additionally, the emphasis on choosing the right stabilizer is spot on. These tips will truly make a difference in my future filmmaking projects. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge!" Question about the content: "Regarding the suggestion of keeping the sky properly exposed, could you provide a practical example of how to adjust the position of the sun within the frame to achieve that effect? What is your preferred approach for maintaining a balance between subject lighting and capturing sky details in challenging situations?
I know I approached u regarding a music video I u fees tend that you have adjusted your career goal so I’m using your videos to incorporate my own approach so thank you for Sharing your knowledge!!
Seems like a common theme here in the comments but I love your “keep the sky” suggestion. I 100% agree. People just find it so much easier to just let it blow out and you loose emotion, visual interest, and much more by doing that
Yo man. Great insights here, but I hope you don't mind me saying I found the stills moving around while on screen really off putting! They're jittering around was uncomfortable to look at. It's not a huge deal as your message shines through the video but just wanted to let you know ☺️
just going to say that your opinion on what cinematic is , is subjective. these references dont scream "movie" or cinematic in my opinion but thats just mine
Love the Keep Your Sky notes. When I was first starting out, I was always taught to expose for my subject, so if people were standing in a sky shot I would try to expose for their faces rather than the sky. But that's not how we see things with our real eyes, and so I eventually learned that it's okay if your subjects aren't "perfectly" exposed all the time. Sometimes it's okay to let them slip into the environment.
I was taught that same lesson, but it was because we were selling photos of people to those same people, and people want to see their face. It makes money, but it doesn't often make art.
Same here!
Great tips! Good reminders, and new ways to think about things we sometimes forget! Thanks for the awesome stuff you are putting out!
for the first tip a game changer for me that's super cheap but helps in almost every situation is a 5 in 1 reflector i usually shoot mini docs ets and when shooting outdoor interviews you can keep sky exposed correctly while using the reflector to keep subject lit up etc or diffuse depending on scenario
I forgot to mention that, solid tip!
I like it. youre smooth and these are solid tips. im subbed. ll never forget having a loooong conversation with a DP about shadows. and he told me "why are you trying to burn the shadows away? they are your friend, use your light to create shadows. they tell the story." and went on to tell me about how Michelangelo said when he sculpted stone he said "I just remove the pieces that don't belong there" and its like that with the shadows. remove the parts of the light that dont belong there. its trippy man
This was wayyy more helpful than people who just talk gear. Loved this and would like to see more videos like this!
Every single tip is a gem! Keep it up man, highly appreciate your work and efforts!
I really love the shot with the brother in the orange shirt facing towards the smaller 1/3 of the frame towards the left. Its such a great intentional use of that kind of composition. It make it feel spiritual. like hes having a conversation with the Divine.
beautiful shots all around and i learned alot. Happy to be a new subscriber.
Solid! Thanks bro 👊🏻
“Think about coloring before you shoot” yeah that’s good!
The first point reminded me of a drawing tutorial i saw a while back.
When drawing with shadows, it’s ok if not all the features of the subject are seen. It’s better to shade a part of the face and end up “blocking” features to make the sketch look natural vs forcing the viewer the see the eyes or nose or mouth
Love your work man!! Solid stuff all round!
YC is always coming with the BEST tips for cinematography. So incredibly useful. Thank you man!
I appreciate you checking out the video
Amen!🙏🏼 💯 Beleedat
One of the best videos about filmmaking i saw
so nice to see you change your way to shoot videos, inspiring!
Simple yet extremely important details mate! Great post!
Such an important point that's very often undermined. Great advice!
When I started doing this, it changed my imagery completely. This is great advice
I gotta say man, your images are absolutely beautiful
If your lights can't out power the sun light coming through the window, it's a good idea to invest in some ND Gels and reduce the amount of light coming through the window. That way your lights will have more impact
This was an excellent video! I especially enjoyed your tips on layering lights. Mastering that skill alone will level you up from being a run of the mill videographer to being worth of the title "cinematographer".
Currently bingeing your videos...unreal!!!!! so good!!!!!
Brother, thanks for your content. Really refreshing and down to point, not to mention your teach with the example.
Awesome tips. I started my videography a year ago. Almost all my early videos had blown out skies! Lol. It’s painful watching stuff a year ago! Anyway your channel has helped me in the last year. Heading to a job now!
Good morning from Papua New Guinea. I enjoyed watching your contents.❤❤
Thanks for this video! It was very informative, will have to see about layering the Apple devices before and after me for more contrast and also for the layering effect. Not to mention wearing contrasting shirt colors to my background lol
I swear I’m only on the “keep the sky” tip I’m sitting here yelling at my screen like “exaaaactlyyyyy!!!!!!!.” I’m not saying that’s a hard concept to grasp but I just never get to talk to anybody about the fact of feeling the emotion of the day through the sky!! Lmaooo YES my boy!!!
I was worried this would be just another repeat video but I'm glad I watched because I hadn't heard these suggestions yet! Thanks
Very helpful advice. I especially like the one about pre-prod planning for set design and wardrobe.
Thanks for this experience
YES YES YES! Your dropping sooo many gems 🥰
@YCImaging been watchingg you for years you the goat burh
Very informative video. Thank you for reminding us of the fundamentals we often over look. Thank you!🙏🏽
Does anybody know what the still at 2:11 is from? Is it from a movie? Or is there a photographer name? It's a beautiful image.
It’s always good to see people grow and not turn into an industry snob… respect to you for remaining true to the craft and and connected to your audience.
Been following you for min, thanks for all your tips💯
What an amazing film. Thanks for sharing the wisdom.
This channel has amazing value!!
Excellent tips as reminders to use all the tools!
Awesome video. Appreciate the amount of time and effort you have put into creating it and finding all of these great examples
This is golden YC and Vulandes are the most creative and logical RUclipsrs in the videography space!👏🏾🔥
@YClmaging2. are you for real bro?😍🙏🏾👏🏾
Nice!!
Thanks YC,
legend!
Great tips/reminders, Chris! Appreciate you.
These days, most everything I film is in studio. However, I did go back and look at some footage from the past, to look at the exposure of the sky. ha
Great reminder of the basics.
Another dope, insightful piece bruh 🔥🔥🔥
bruh i love the point of the sky so awesome
Thanks for the great tips, man🔥
Which movie is this at 1:08?
What a great video. Such great insights and your images are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you. Your videos are always so helpful.
This was really good, thank you!
Thank you
This video is amazing! I love how YC shares practical tips to enhance cinematography without having to buy new gear. His suggestions are incredibly valuable, especially keeping the sky properly exposed and working on shot composition. Additionally, the emphasis on choosing the right stabilizer is spot on. These tips will truly make a difference in my future filmmaking projects. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge!"
Question about the content: "Regarding the suggestion of keeping the sky properly exposed, could you provide a practical example of how to adjust the position of the sun within the frame to achieve that effect? What is your preferred approach for maintaining a balance between subject lighting and capturing sky details in challenging situations?
Thank you for sharing this!
My new favorite channel
Thank you so much. Lots of much needed advice.
Great tips. Great video. More of this kind of content, man!
thank's broo!✨
Thanks!
I know I approached u regarding a music video I u fees tend that you have adjusted your career goal so I’m using your videos to incorporate my own approach so thank you for Sharing your knowledge!!
A lot of gems in here 🔥📷🔥
Awesome vid bro. Thanks for the tips
Seems like a common theme here in the comments but I love your “keep the sky” suggestion. I 100% agree. People just find it so much easier to just let it blow out and you loose emotion, visual interest, and much more by doing that
And great advice throughout man! Thanks for this video!
Have you used mist filter in this video ?
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This was very good! Appreciate these tips bro
amazing tips!
I love you YC!!! Thank you for this!!! worth $$$$ what you mention on this video!!! lots of love for you brother...
Just curious, have you ever used ND gels on windows?
you so on point bro
bro, thank you !
This was super helpful!! Appreciate you!
Shooting in RAW Video would definitely help keep the exposure in the sky.
What a great video. Thanks man
anyone know where the photo of the guy on the beach is from?
I think I found you in 2016/ 2017 sonetime there... Blessup
This is excellent content!
@YClmaging2. really!!! Awesome!!!
Free game 🔥
Thx mane
Excellent video!
I love it!
review the petzval 55 lens with the crazy bokeh plz :)
These are great!
I like the way you put storytelling foremost with these tips. You’d think it would be common sense, but turns out it’s pretty rare.
@YClmaging2. huh?
Thanks bro appreciate the info
Great video! Thanks for your tips :)
@YClmaging2. @YClmaging: is that Spam?
You are amazing bro
informative video.
THANKS FOR THISS
The goat ty bro
Awesome vid!!
"Don't raise your voice, improve your argument." --
Hey ycimaging have you ever had an offer to do a music video, but you didnt like the song. If so did you still do the music video?
Great video man! Solid tips!
Yo man. Great insights here, but I hope you don't mind me saying I found the stills moving around while on screen really off putting! They're jittering around was uncomfortable to look at. It's not a huge deal as your message shines through the video but just wanted to let you know ☺️
TThankss
This video was good
Solid advice as always 💯💪🏾
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just going to say that your opinion on what cinematic is , is subjective. these references dont scream "movie" or cinematic in my opinion but thats just mine
Me trying to create an aesthetically pleasing image with the extremely low dynamic range and lack of any good video codecs on my t7i 💀
Always here for the game. 💯