What I like the most about this breakdown is that theses scenes looks really cinematic but the lighting is minimum, proving that you don’t really need big setups and even we could try something like that by learning where to put the lights. Bring some more, I wanna keep learning!
The number of lights might by minimal, but I'm not sure I'd call a 12x frame with crate, pushed up against a wall, and therefore probably lit by several expensive panels, or one massive flex LED, a lightweight setup achievable by your typical indie filmmaker!
@@zoanyway I'd say the point really is just seeing the simple concepts used here which can be recreated for any interior daylight scenes, where you don't need super complex setups. Sure, the gear might be out of reach of tiny budgets, but that can be addressed by limiting the scope of your shots (not doing enormous wide shots or long, moving master shots) and "cheating" a lot in your close-ups. Also, rental exists for a reason ;)
Honestly I really love your chill demeanour. It is a breath of fresh air, seeing as other filmmaking-youtubers are the embodiment of hype, while the actual content is drowning. Every video is an inspiration! Keep it up!
To answer your last question: this is absolutely definitely something I'm interesting in watching. Pretty sure I'm not on my own either. Keep them coming!
Thanks a lot for sharing 👍 I really enjoyed this and would love to see more breakdowns on your channel. And maybe even a video on where you find the behind the scenes stuff and so on 🙂👍
Yo love this kind of video, very nice to watch and very useful as a solo filmmaker. thanks so much for going into the actual lights they're using with price etc. Great context
Your video's are great man best breakdown of behind-the-scenes film making I've seen! Thanks for sharing, would love to see you breakdown more movies like you did Forrest Gump in the future.
Love this, great integration of BTS footage to investigate. Looks like in the FIRST MAN scene, it may just be cloudy daytime outside with heavy ND on the window?
Super interesting video. I've seen "those videos" before, but often people talk to long about one scene and talking about techno cranes or whatever is going on in that scene. I like your videos. 3 different scenes. 3 lighting setup, easy to follow. Great. Super helpful. Great find!
Great lighting analysis/breakdown man! Subscribed. Can you do a vid about why scenes in BTS seem to be so much brighter than in the final movie released version? I get it has something to do with grading, just can't wrap my mind around why. Thanks again.
I would love a video from you about "good planning". Would be great to get your experience on best practices to plan light design for maximum flexibility.
That was really helpful. What do you do about chroma noise when you work with the Komodo? Especially in night scenes or locations where there is not much light, I quickly have chroma noise in the dark areas. Although I do black shading before every shooting. Do you have any recommendations?
I really like your channel. Just found it today. Very helpful, very inspiring and pedagogical. And your approach is very genuine and down to earth which makes watching a lot more fun. Thank you.
thanks Lewis for sharing these breakdowns, great help. btw just wondering while filming this video of yourself, did you have any light to the screen right or its just light coming through window, there is a great sense of color happening here too, your wardrobe going along with bg wall color. It looks very cinematic in itself :)
I have some insight into how they lit Judas because I was a PA on set for parts of the film. Yes, it was likely the same sky panel they used throughout the film.
I'm gonna try out the "light from below catchlight" strategy as soon as the opportunity presents itself. This stuff is so amazing man, can't thank you enough for putting it together.
What I like the most about this breakdown is that theses scenes looks really cinematic but the lighting is minimum, proving that you don’t really need big setups and even we could try something like that by learning where to put the lights. Bring some more, I wanna keep learning!
Exactly, more please!
Absolutely
True but also the cams and lenses they use are top of the line, plus the film is graded by pros which compensates a lot imo
The number of lights might by minimal, but I'm not sure I'd call a 12x frame with crate, pushed up against a wall, and therefore probably lit by several expensive panels, or one massive flex LED, a lightweight setup achievable by your typical indie filmmaker!
@@zoanyway I'd say the point really is just seeing the simple concepts used here which can be recreated for any interior daylight scenes, where you don't need super complex setups. Sure, the gear might be out of reach of tiny budgets, but that can be addressed by limiting the scope of your shots (not doing enormous wide shots or long, moving master shots) and "cheating" a lot in your close-ups. Also, rental exists for a reason ;)
Keep on posting my friend. Very inspiring!
I love to see a lot more of this.It gives a great insight into the planning and the how to keep the changes from setup to setup minimum.
Love your work man!!
Thanks legend, always look forward to your videos
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I need to see a wandering dp/Lewis Potts crossover. Pure DP glory!!!
Was getting wandering DP vibes
Wandering Potts
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Well we just got 10x as much useful lighting info in this one video that 100 RUclipsrs could give you in as many videos. Love your videos Lewis!
Great video! Reminds me a lot of wondering dp’s channel which I also enjoy watching. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Honestly I really love your chill demeanour. It is a breath of fresh air, seeing as other filmmaking-youtubers are the embodiment of hype, while the actual content is drowning. Every video is an inspiration! Keep it up!
Gay
I really loved to have this breakdown! It thought me a lot and got to me thinking of why planning is crusual 😍 More of these please 🙏
Super helpful mate, thanks !!
Thanks for sharing these lighting setups Lewis! It's quite inspiring actually and I'd love to see more :)
Speaking for all of RUclips when I say this... Do more.
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Yes! Cinematography Database used to do this kinda thing before he became an Unreal Engine addict and entered the matrix. Great to see this!
Very good, definitely on board for more of this.
Happy New Year man!
Happy New year!
Lewis man you ever need help I’m a real chill guy, coffee orders I got you, real mellow, I can even hold some gear in the background
Thanks
Nick
the spotlight table trick is high on my list to try next. another great video dude!
Yeah it works great, Thanks man
Reminds me of the classic top lighting of white linen on tabletops that Robert Richardson uses.
More more more please ;0 this is like crack to a light addict 💨 thanks for making these
Such amazing insight! Pls keep doing these videos
I recently subscribed to this channel and I have learnt quite a lot keep it up
Really nice seeing someone do the things Cinematography Database used to do. Please keep on doing it.
This was great, would love to see more. Where did you get these behind the scenes videos? Are they on RUclips?
More lighting breakdowns!!
solid breakdowns. learning alot.
very nice! would love to see more of this kind of videos..great stuff
realy interestic topic, i am hyped to see more videos like this!
Bro, your content is great - keep it up my man
Great video topic! Keep them coming! Thanks
This guy's channel is better than my film sch cinematography class, i swear to god. How do u get the behind the scenes shots?
this is super helpful! would love to see more
Love this stuff. Please keep it up.
We want more! Amazing vid as always
Love this! Make more please
Seriously great stuff!!
Really interested in these types of videos, please keep them coming and keep up the amazing work!
To answer your last question: this is absolutely definitely something I'm interesting in watching. Pretty sure I'm not on my own either. Keep them coming!
Yesss! More like this!!!!
I enjoyed this one
Yes Lewis, Yes! Love to see more of these videos!
Yes, you should do more of this. Please.
awesome content!
"Yes, Please!" to more scene lighting/camera setup breakdowns, especially if they are recreate-able with Aputure/FalconEyes/other reaonable gear.
geart conten as always thx
More of this!!
More, please!
Subscribed! Definitely do more please. Thank you for the lighting breakdowns.
Minimal lighting setups are always fun to watch
These are amongst the most informative lighting vids I have seen. More please
Meanwhile I'm trying to work out the suburb. High ceiling, hearth with the inset mirror....
Never stop making these videos please!
Nice video dude, really enjoy seeing how they worked the scene. Some great BTS information also. Happy new year as well buddy
Thank you. Enjoying your videos 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 great learning
Quick and easy content that is very insightful. Please keep these coming.
Love the channel man! Straight to the point no faff. Do you have a resource for BTS Footage or simply google or youtube to find it all?
PLEASE, DO MORE OF THESE BREAKDOWNS! AMAZING!
Heck yeah we’re interested in it. Love the simplicity of al the examples.
Very nice video Lewis, thanks for sharing these setups! would love to see more BTS and analysis of the setups! thank you
Thanks a lot for sharing 👍 I really enjoyed this and would love to see more breakdowns on your channel. And maybe even a video on where you find the behind the scenes stuff and so on 🙂👍
This was great - really enjoyed seeing your commentary on the setups
So my big question, how do you access those behind the scenes videos ? Is there’s a source to getting them?
Great stuff! Watched every video in two sittings. MOARrr!
I’d happily watch more videos about this. Thanks!
Great stuff. I'm looking forward to more of your lighting breakdowns.
Really enjoyed this breakdown. More of these types of videos, please 🙏
Awesome video. Yes please. Keep doing this type of video. "Simple Lighting Ideas From Big Movies"
Very good and thought provoking.Thanks. Yes, more please!
I always watched movies and wondered how they worked with the lights. It's so interesting. Thank you for your videos.
Incredible content and page man love all of this and a huge help.
Lewis - God send. Down to earth, totally practical and complete explanations of dramatic lighting. Geez this is useful stuff!
Yeah this is cool.
Minimum setup scenes breakdowns are very useful!
Thank you for taking the time to do it. Very cool to see the bts along with the shot
This is amazing..More of these are surely appreciated 🙌🏻
Yo love this kind of video, very nice to watch and very useful as a solo filmmaker. thanks so much for going into the actual lights they're using with price etc. Great context
Your video's are great man best breakdown of behind-the-scenes film making I've seen! Thanks for sharing, would love to see you breakdown more movies like you did Forrest Gump in the future.
Love this, great integration of BTS footage to investigate. Looks like in the FIRST MAN scene, it may just be cloudy daytime outside with heavy ND on the window?
AMAZING. Love this style of content lewis, keep it coming!
you should’ve titled it “simple lighting ideas from complex movies”
Very interested in more. Thanks for your effort.
SUPER INTERESTING!! Love the format, keep it going :)
More videos like this! Love the breakdown of lighting setups nice work very motivational
3:48 Didn't realize Apple CEO Timmy liked to pull focus
I loved this, the combo of the BTS plus your insights made it super informative! Would love to watch more of these :)
Super interesting video. I've seen "those videos" before, but often people talk to long about one scene and talking about techno cranes or whatever is going on in that scene. I like your videos. 3 different scenes. 3 lighting setup, easy to follow. Great. Super helpful. Great find!
Great lighting analysis/breakdown man! Subscribed. Can you do a vid about why scenes in BTS seem to be so much brighter than in the final movie released version? I get it has something to do with grading, just can't wrap my mind around why. Thanks again.
I would love a video from you about "good planning". Would be great to get your experience on best practices to plan light design for maximum flexibility.
A very instructive video! It like how you analyse making of material to comment the lighting techniques.
That was really helpful.
What do you do about chroma noise when you work with the Komodo?
Especially in night scenes or locations where there is not much light, I quickly have chroma noise in the dark areas.
Although I do black shading before every shooting.
Do you have any recommendations?
The Komodo is a cinema camera, it needs light
Absolutely awesome! love your content and think RUclips is a better place because of it! thank you.
I really like your channel. Just found it today. Very helpful, very inspiring and pedagogical. And your approach is very genuine and down to earth which makes watching a lot more fun.
Thank you.
Love these breakdowns!! Super interesting!
thanks Lewis for sharing these breakdowns, great help. btw just wondering while filming this video of yourself, did you have any light to the screen right or its just light coming through window, there is a great sense of color happening here too, your wardrobe going along with bg wall color. It looks very cinematic in itself :)
love these lighting breakdowns, very helpful!
Ngl, forgot about this channel for a bit... this video is fantastic though! Please make more like this! :)
yeah so interesting, also like you keep it simple. I prefer longer videoes like this, so good with different examples :)
I have some insight into how they lit Judas because I was a PA on set for parts of the film. Yes, it was likely the same sky panel they used throughout the film.
Love this. Definitely want more. Great insight.
amazing video! Pls share more of this kind of stuff!
Gives me hope for my no budget work. Yes, please, keep doing these.
If you ever plan on doing a q&a, I’d love to know how you get hired for shoots, and what that process usually looks like.
I'm gonna try out the "light from below catchlight" strategy as soon as the opportunity presents itself. This stuff is so amazing man, can't thank you enough for putting it together.