How to Shoot in Low Light
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- Tips for reducing noise when filming at night.
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Passively accepting a problem or actively looking for a solution. Hit the nail on the head there. Fantastic point.
It still amazes me how you consistently make me think differently about filmmaking every time I watch one of your videos. You have a great way with words and wisdom beyond your years in this profession.
TheAloomaX i think the accent is helping him also LOL
Brilliant tutorial with the best conclusion there is! Film makers never have money and this is why they get creative and this is when a masterpiece is born
thank you much
Tigger Tail I totally agree!
I love how you're really in touch with how a lot of us; the low budget filmmakers, can't afford super expensive equipment :) You're so helpful and creative. Thank you
+Isabelle Rickards :)
Your videos are always straightforward and well done. -Joe
+MAZELEE appreciate it Joe :)
It’s true!
a straightforward question for a straightforward video
I love your last point. If it's that dark, analyze whether or not it really has to be shot there or if you can rewrite the script or just change your vision. You moved locations in another scene because the sun kept going in and out, but the new location had no effect on the story. great video Simon!
"filmmaker never have enough time,
never have enough money,
and rarely have enough light"
iampj has not have. If it were plural (filmmakers)then it would be have
I like how this video goes deeper than what the title suggests. Extremely clear examples, perfect pacing and a certain consistency that makes this fit in well with the rest of the channel. Great job!
this Chap is a genius up and coming. been binge watching you !
Eddie Gr. He shows great character in these videos, the sarcastic undertone is hilarious.
Eddie Gr. Haha chap. Love that word.
Simon, Watching your videos calms me down. You're a fantastic filmmaker and you're very modest, which is why I rate you above other people who reckon their movies are a new form of art. You rock.
Hi Sam, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate your channel and your cleverness in all of your videos. It honestly sucks that I just found your channel yesterday, because a lot of your videos would have prevented me from making mistakes from my first two short films. I've been binge watching your whole channel for the past two days, you've been opening my eyes and answering questions that I really didn't know had an answer to. I'm just 14, so I have a long, long way to go in this heck of a learning process but I just wanted to let you know that finding this channel was a huge step for me, and I appreciate it!
thanks for the encouragement Aniya, really means a lot :) don't worry about making mistakes, it's a really important part of the filmmaking process, and it's going to keep happening no matter how experienced we get!
+DSLRguide Yikes, I just realized I said "Hi Sam" instead of "Hi Simon." I guess mistakes are a part of every process! No problem! :)
haha true true
Thank you for this, Simon. I'm looking for a new camera and often get caught up in what my camera can't do, but that's where I come in. Camera's are tools. Every single one is different from the other and does different things. Thank you for reminding me that it's more about the effort I put into the scene, not the camera's weak spots.
How to shoot in low-light: Use lights.
+Tech Proof problem solved!
Indeed!
+Tech Proof lol
+Tech Proof Well to be fair he explained iso and aperture briefly
Or buy the latest and greatest hype beast camera like the majority of sheep out there.
'Are we passively accepting the problem or are we actively looking for a solution'. Absolutely spot on. Your videos are absolute gold. Keep doing what you do, mate. You are damn great! 👍
I've seen some ''ISO'' and 'low light filming' vids over the years, but all they seem to do is just further confuse the already confused people. :D You just explained it (crystal clear) in the first couple of minutes of this video. Well done! Oh, and ''passively accepting the problem vs actively looking for a solution?'' Wise words! :-)
Although I agree completely with this video, I'd still recommend getting a camera and lens that's good in low-light. It really comes down to what you're doing. As someone that loves producing various types of content and not just fictional films, different options really comes in handy. Sometimes you want to capture a clip of a beautiful street at night for b-roll or something and having a camera that can capture footage of it beautifully means a lot to me.
"we might as well learn to work with what we have" #Turth!
+Muaz Osman turth indeed!
so. much. TUUURTH!!
+Muaz Osman Brienn of Turth approves this! :P
It's as turth as it was 2 years ago...
@@SoapboxStudiosChilliwack but it's still the TURTH
You’ve literally explained ISO better than anyone in the 45+ RUclips videos I’ve binged and better than my actual film professor. I think you’re my new favorite person.
You're the man. Your channel is gold 🔥🔥
thanks bro!
Indeed it is! Super helpful!
Yes, I agree, this channel is "gold".
this channel is gold and on fire.
DSLRguide The thing is that my CanonSX60HS has the maximium ISO of 3200, not 12800 or even 6400...
The ending statements are so good. As filmmakers we are fighting entropy! I suppose to continue with that analogy, we should focus on the strategy, not the weaponry.
Simon, you are a GOAT, glad the channel is still around nearly a decade later to still provide that wisdom. Problem solving instead of being a problem seeker, is such a simple but powerful sentiment.
Simon you are such a rebel the tone of this tutorial I'm getting is "fuck you high end snobby, swear you know it all fill makers.... I can do it like you and better to the x100th" lol
Thank you for this one sir
long live king Cade!!!
Two years ago, I started in film study. I started with your channel and still come here for information. Thank you bro, I really appreciate your work
Good solution to any perceived problem - actually look for solutions instead of complaining about the problem so much.
Your videos are so refreshing! Most of the photography videos only talk about the gear, fast lenses and DxOmark sharpness ratings. We have reduced photography to the cost and quality of our equipment. You my friend are doing a great job.
Keep up the good work!
I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU SAY THAT APPLE IS THE STAR OF THE SHOW!!
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Apple>Leososcarwin
Lmaoooooo i literally was thinking about the apple as im scrolling down an saw your comment lol
I AGREE
he invented the apple logo
watvid1 I think its Granny Smith apple, its really tasty!!
This (almost) 5 minute video is better than hours and hours of any other videos I've seen on the topic. Thank you!
Fantastic tutorial. No nonsense. Honest and practical. Thank you.
+The Surfing Violinist why thank you!
"Are we passively accepting the problem, or are we actively looking for a solution?"
-Simon Cade, Philosopher (who also films stuff)
I came here to learn about lighting; I'm leaving with some solid af life advice. This is why I watch all your videos multiple times. They're deep without being pretentious. I continue to get more and more out of them each time.
You're so wise, I am curious how old you are? I really enjoy your videos man. I have just bought the Rebel T5i and i love it. You inspire me to use what i already have rather than buy everything, like you said if i think i need new things to make films/shoot videos then basically I'm telling myself that I have really no part in the film process and that the technology is whats holding me back. Thanks for that.
i'm 18. I'm honestly so glad that you're not being consumed by the gearhead mentality, I honestly think that'll help you stand out from the crowd :)
Good to know man thanks for the feedback, hope to connect with you more in the future! Cheers from America🙃
"are we passively accepting the problem, or actively looking for a solution..."
Great words and a great video. Thank you for sharing👍🏽
just got into your videos and I have to say, I really appreciate all of your tips
Apart from allowing you to lower your ISO and reduce noise, using lights also helps you conserve dynamic range in high-contrast areas. An example is the shot of you next to the window; when you used the lights, it looked like the scene was shot on an Arri.
i'm so glad i subscribed to you. keep up the good work.
I recently came across your channel. I've always had an interest in film, but it kind of died out about 2 or 3 months ago because I just didn't know what to do anymore, but your channel has really ignited my love for film again. Amazing tutorials, keep up the great work sir!
How to Shoot in Low Light: "just don't"
or just get a better camera lol
@@iutopian9322 aaaand that's the dumbest thing ive read all day
Hey Simon, I've been watching your videos for some time now and I'd like to thank you for all the things you've taught me so far and all the inspiration that you bring me. I've never even shot a video before, as I am focusing on producing music videos for my band, but I wanna make sure that if I reach any good results, you're one of the people I owe for that. Thank you.
And what is the best way to light a dark forest? :/
try simulating moonlight, illuminating light at the foliage in the background.
he has a video with a similar example, I don't remember which one though
Wait till the sun comes out
three kinds of replies
Thaiten deforestation 😂😂😂🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️
I'm starting to make videos for the family business and your content has taught me some solid foundations in filmmaking, even applicable to product photography, thank you very much and I wish you the best in your career!!
Cheers for the tips. Though, Did you just wait with that apple in your hand for the whole recording? LOL
So good! I actually just got done filming my first video using my 3 point florescent lighting kit and your videos really taught me a lot on it. Thanks!
did you ever spray down the streets with a hose to reflect the light you had with water?
+dakoduh Nice idea!
+Mag-Flux Studios that's what some movie makers do that's why if you notice in movies a bit of the time if they're shooting outside in the dark it'll be raining or look like it had
+dakoduh shh, we're talking about that in a future episode :)
8 years later and still helping :) thank's dude
How do you set up the lights outdoors, when there's no place to plug them in?
battery powered lights!
I can recommend LED panels- they're super cheap, have a dimmer and some of them are amazingly powerful. Basically anything from Aputure should do the job, although there are cheaper alternatives
Awesome video! Literally the only person who shows adding your own lighting to a low iso setting
it feels like youre eating same apple trough videos :D
"Are we passively accepting the problem or we are actively looking for solution" - Samuel Cade. This is simple and extremely wise, can be apply to any think. Thank you Sam.
Sam??
simon* Happy Trees
You are SO cool!
Edit: Look who it is :0
I love the way that you always focus on the low buged filmakers thak you very much for the tips !
Tip 1. Add Light
Thanks soooo much for this!! I JUST bought a camera and was already stressing about saving up for a new lens so I could shoot/film in low light/at night. So until I can afford one, I’m gonna do what you suggested and look for ways to help it turn out better without bumping up the ISO. ☺️
Where did you get the money to buy your first camera?
I saved up for a year while delivering newspapers
DSLRguide u wot
I cant even save up my allowance to buy a new SD Card
I like to shoot in late afternoon and then use effects to make it look like night. it really works well unless you're doing crazy sky shots or need that exact motion. great vid as always. thanks!
How to shoot in low light: Get a Sony a7s. :D
You got the money
Du hier? :D
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War ja klar das du dich auf diesem kanal herumtreibst:D
+Jonah Plank let me hold a couple thousands racks playa
Glad to see you still eating the Apple, been watching this channel for a couple years now and now have started my own channel so thanks for all the sound tips.
How do you bypass the 12 min record time on your t3i?
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+schönfilms | Films by Ben Schonfeld It seems like that would be a concern primarily when shooting interviews, but is that a problem you have experienced when shooting a short film? Rarely have I seen 12 minute long scenes, let alone taken in a single cut.
Magic lantern?
+schönfilms | Films by Ben Schonfeld there is a feature in Magic lantern (free camera hack for canon canons) that automatically restarts recording after 12mins, you loose about 2 seconds while it's restarting though, but if you're using multiple cameras this shouldn't be an issue
+schönfilms | Films by Ben Schonfeld I just stop after ten minutes, and hit record again for a new clip (most of the time, the the shots are way shorter than 12mins)
Just put this tutorial to use and I couldn't be happier with the results. Insanely helpful video!
Simon, this is awesome and so helpful. You are truly an inspiration. #SimonIsABoss
I finally understand lighting more after watching this video. The is 1) Prime Lens with a wider aperture, 2) Set the ISO as low as possible, 3) Set up lighting
How to Shoot in Low Light: shoot on daylight
one of the most valuable video in youtube: I keep coming back just to remember how a kid made it simple for me one day !
"How to film in low light"S
Solution? Get more light.
+GreenAndPurpleRadio das right
+DSLRguide das light*
+Its A PizzaGram lmao 😂
sounds like a plan! :D
So well explained, definitely one of the best channels I've found for explaining photography. Quality content. 👌🏼
fantastic explanation of how we need to rely on our knowledge of using lights rather then just pumping up the iso or opening the aperture, another thing people don't tell you enough about relying on your lens aperture is that it makes it incredibly harder for your DP to shoot since the focus is so shallow, it might even double your work load blocking a scene, especially if it's a hand held shot or if there's going to be camera movement. yeah that f1.8 is letting you get in a lot of light fitting your sensor but it can make shooting the actual scene impossible to focus.
+Smack Chop very true, very true :)
The tutorial was just explained the way I want it and exactly what I've been struggling with over the years
Thanks for this
You always inspire me. Excellent channel. I've don't know if any channel that has tonight me so much about the 'art' if film making as opposed to the 'act' of it.
you are awesome, thank you. Love how your voice is mixed with the background music, they are both so clear.
I got real excited when I saw my 85m rokinon cine ds lens on the screen! I wish I could afford the whole set, but you're completely right that the camera/lens doesn't make the shot.
I've been looking for the night tips all over the youtube.. And when I gave up, this popped up accidentally. Thank you very much!
Had no idea how to light a night scene.
Subscribing.
+8o8inSquares that's so cool! glad I could help :)
True filmmakers know that this is the most helpful video on RUclips.
This was a super helpful video! I have been struggling with low light scenes for years, so I'm really looking forward to trying these tips out!
Love these videos. Informative and fun to watch. Best DSLR videos I have found PERIOD...
I've discovered with my camera, just making sure your image exposure is correct helps a lot with noise. lower ISO and under exposed image looks worse than a higher ISO and properly exposed image.
also, if you have tons of noise in your image see if you can come up with a story that utilizes it to tell the story.
good words Simon. great video.
+Jared Isham very true about getting the exposure right, I certainly learned that the hard way!
You are not alone, I'd like to say that I avoid noisy footage because of that...but it was years before that one was actually applied...light meters (phone apps work great) and waveform monitors (thank you magic lantern) are quite helpful.
The last line is hitting hard lol. Thanks for sharing your vision on the subject ! Think different, out of the box !
Absolutely love your price comparison for lights and a lens that lets in slightly more light. Hilarious to think about!
Could you do a video on how to set up lights and camera settings when recording a canvas being painted :)
I know it's a niche problem but it would be a challenge for you considering the painter is blocking the view and the glare from the light sources when added linseed oil to your paint.
what I really like about you is, next to many other things, that you are a very calmly speaking person. you seem to be personally rooted quite well. regards from Germany :)
Bro it cannot get simple and better than this ..u nailed it ..awesome . .
Great advise. I'll try back-lighting.
I was fighting against grain in dark shots and thought my camcorder was crap, well, it is consumer grade. I finally got one of those 160-LED lights with a dimmer and temperature filters (is that what they're called?) and a polystyrene sheet to bounce the light. It's much better now.
Wise man, it's this level of content I sift for through the endless amounts of high-end-of-town Camera reviewers who just suggest buying expensive equipment and software.
your creative thoughts were helping me a lot with your detailed explanations upon cinematography ... thanks dude, you got some great skills
dude I seriously love your channel.
Creativity to its finest! That's what is called think outside the box! Applying this, Thanks!
Thank you Simon for another great tutorial! I've been loving all your vids for awhile now
This is one of the best videos to learning about film making! Thank You!
I like your RUclips channel bro. Been viewing and learning from it for the last 3 months. Keep it up. Keep on loading more good content.🤙🏾
I dont know how many times I have said this to you but you really are awesome.
Listening to you tell it It seems so obvious. Makes me wonder why I can't figure this out when it really is that simple.
My brother Thank you. For this. Information is real on this channel.
I bought a bunch of potent flashlights, 5 dollars each. I entangled them and bounced their light on a wall. The light spread and give a good effect. They use battery, or can be put on a power plug. They have a strong focal light, but a sheet of paper in front of them will spread the light everywhere. And you can control the amount of light by simply turning on more or less of them.
I decided to take a break from working on my upcoming workshop on lighting. I was just writing about this very topic. that is so crazy.
You put so much hard work into your videos and I really appreciate it
+Peter Newsom that's real nice to know Peter :)
When back in 2015 when they made brave new jersey in crockett County in Maury city TN. they had for feild and wood scenes A HUGE CRANE they rented and put a Big spotlight on it all the way up about 35ft up there.
Absolutely love this channel, you're amazing Simon!
I absolutely love your videos. What you do with such low end gear is incredible :)
Wow, I hired a new editor in my company and he have been having arguments about getting a lens that shoot in low light, this video just kept him quiet
RUclips has bring me to a gem in youtube, just found out about this channel. great tips and tutorials for videography/filmmaking. greetings from singapore!
thanks for the encouragement :)
Yes Simon I stumbled upon your page a few weeks ago, and Iv`e learned so much in such a short time. I`m shooting a short film soon so I`m glued to your`s as well as a few other channels.
Amazing job, young man.
i plan on shooting a short film in an underground dark location very soon and this video helped me so much on planning the shoot ! thanks for your interesting advice, as always 😁
Your voice is so calming. I would pay money for an audiobook read by you.
I really like your channel. You've inspired me to actually get up and actively learn about filmmaking. Thank you.!
I just discovered your channel and I must say, I've learnt a lot in one night..even though am not a photographer per se
I loved that tune which is played after the episode
This is sweet. I also managed to get one of my dad's lenses from his camera kit and it is a low-light monster. I'll have to check the aperture on it later. See you next week, Simon.