Hard Light vs Soft Light | Film Lighting Techniques

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  • Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
  • Hard light vs soft light.
    Understanding the difference between hard light and soft light is fundamental to the beginning of your lighting journey.
    In this video we demonstrate the key differences between hard light and soft light, which affect the quality of light in photography and film. You'll learn how to use diffusion and bounce lighting to create a softer light source, as well as share some soft light examples created using different lighting tools.
    CONTENTS:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:10 - Hard Light vs Soft Light - what's the difference?
    01:00 - Soft Lighting and blemishes
    01:25 - How to make soft light
    01:35 - how to diffuse light
    02:19 - diffusion gel
    02:57 - diffusing with softboxes
    03:47 - hard light example
    04:05 - diffusion example
    04:29 - softbox example
    04:47 - parabolic softbox example
    05:19 - bounced light
    05:50 - Creative ways to bounce light
    06:20 - Outro
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Комментарии • 43

  • @stanislavkonstantinov9236
    @stanislavkonstantinov9236 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work. Thanks )

  • @chriselewis
    @chriselewis 3 года назад +4

    This was so helpful in understanding when to use hard light and soft light. I’m going to be able to put it into practice today!

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video Chris and I'm looking forward to seeing you put it into practice! ~Dave

  • @CliffFennell
    @CliffFennell 3 года назад +2

    Simple. Not too long. Perfect length and explanation. Liked and sub

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Cliff! 🙏🏼 welcome to the tribe 😁

  • @kathceballos387
    @kathceballos387 4 года назад

    I just come across your channel but never thought I would be too interested about it. I know, I'd be able to apply this as well to my videos. Thank youuu

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  4 года назад

      It’s a pleasure, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful for your videos as well!

  • @EurekaBliss
    @EurekaBliss 2 месяца назад +1

    thanks for sharing

  • @thalvezfilmes3402
    @thalvezfilmes3402 3 года назад +3

    Awesome content, dude! Keep it up

  • @heaven7pro
    @heaven7pro Год назад +1

    Dave, this is really godlike content: useful information, the way things explained and demonstrated plus pleasant typography
    Thanks a lot for your work!

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  Год назад

      Thank you for all you kind words!! Glad to have you here and happy I could help 😊

  • @ynotpresley
    @ynotpresley 2 года назад +1

    Helpful, thanks

  • @Abdulrehman22223
    @Abdulrehman22223 Год назад +3

    Liked sir

  • @grvsha
    @grvsha 2 года назад +1

    thanks for sharing this rich information on lighting. kudos to you!

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  2 года назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave us a comment! Glad you found it helpful 😊

  • @user-su2yk8og2x
    @user-su2yk8og2x 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @hoilam5239
    @hoilam5239 3 года назад +1

    Very nice and clear explanation :) thanks

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  3 года назад

      You’re very welcome, grateful to have been able to help 😊

  • @rathuone3001
    @rathuone3001 3 года назад +1

    Excellent 👏 video man 👍👍👍

  • @aajay7733
    @aajay7733 3 года назад +1

    Great informative video. Keep rocking & all the best for your upcoming videos.
    Love you from India

  • @mertkanoztaskn7662
    @mertkanoztaskn7662 2 года назад +1

    Very good explanation. What was the light kelvin that you used in demonstration?

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  2 года назад

      Thank you! 5600k for the examples, with the white balance set to match.

  • @fluenciascontemporaneas
    @fluenciascontemporaneas 2 года назад +1

    Your videos are great, your channel is a real find! Thanks for sharing. How about a video of lighting up scenes with hard light, fresnel and open light?

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! You’ve given me some great suggestions! I’ve already got some ideas so I’ll add them to the slate and put something together 😊
      ~ Dave

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  Год назад +1

      Hey! Just wanted to drop back in to let you know, I’ve made a video on different types of hard lights (fresnel, par, open face) based on your suggestion. I have more video ideas for these types of topics so stay tuned!
      ruclips.net/video/5B3hrYYSTwo/видео.html

    • @fluenciascontemporaneas
      @fluenciascontemporaneas Год назад +1

      @@CreativePathFilms I loved the video, it was great as always, excellent work! Thank you very much, already sharing.

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  Год назад +1

      My pleasure as always!

  • @pragmaticapproachenglish6875
    @pragmaticapproachenglish6875 2 года назад +1

    plz make some videos on window light as a natural light n also how that be varied from time to time where plz explain temp too what if shoot in the morning then mid-day later afternoon n sunset just using the window I m enjoying ur lessons.

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you're enjoying and learning from our videos. One of our earliest videos was on the topic of natural window light, but we didn't touch on the color temperature aspect in that video. Please let me know if there are any questions I can answer for you 😊
      Here's a link to the video: ruclips.net/video/Jd4Mh8gLiOs/видео.html

  • @sahilgaud363
    @sahilgaud363 2 года назад +1

    Can u please make a video on type of cloth used for filmmaking like chimera , gridcloth(GC) , cutter etc.

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  2 года назад

      Hey Sahin, I’ve been thinking of putting something like this together. Thanks for your request! If you have anything else you’d like to learn about let us know.

  • @davidbass4453
    @davidbass4453 Год назад +1

    Can you send a link to the polyboard you are using please? Thanks!

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  Год назад

      Hey David,
      Thanks for stopping by! I’ll be honest, it’s been around so long I couldn’t even tell you where I got it from initially. It may have been something I sourced from a foam/packing company. Its not a branded board.

  • @KartikSharma-pd9xl
    @KartikSharma-pd9xl 2 года назад +1

    Can these techniques be used in mobile phone content production too, unless you get an professional video or DSLR camera?

    • @CreativePathFilms
      @CreativePathFilms  2 года назад

      Absolutely! Good lighting technique will enhance any production, no matter the capture device. It all applies and will enhance both.