wonderful video,awesome diy rig and a great way of explaining the fundamentals of lighting.it´s also great to see that gaffers like you with a whole lot experience don´t just stay with the old ways but are always willing to try out new stuff and evolve constantly....and having fun with it : )
Great video. Thank you for the rig info after Post Roll. Saved me asking about cable management on a 360 lazy susan. How long does the battery/controller power the 8 bulbs at 100%. This technology is mind blowing. Enjoyed the grip work.
Ha, ha! If they can recreate it it will mean the students will at least have access to a 12x, 8x, and 6x frame... and some remote controlable practical bulbs😁
🤪 Pretty soon you’ll look back and chuckle that that was ever a concern. Bottom line, there really is no wrong way, but if you are able to understand how others have made their choices and gotten good results then you can decide whether to follow their lead or try something new.
After a long time comments enabled on my RUclips app. Wasn't able to see comments tab. @Luke Seerveld, this demonstration should have costed at least an hour or two to setup. Wow, these bulbs are powerful, yet hard sources of light
GH5S was set at ISO 800, T2/2.8, 24fps, 180 shutter, so nothing out of the ordinary. The light output of the lights seemed adequate for the application, but of course it was a very small area to light. It took more time to come up with a plan on how to create a circle for rigging the bulbs. I had all kinds of plans to use a circle of wood, but in the end this was a nice, lightweight solution.
The original book was the 5 Cs of Cinematography by Joseph M Mascell ASC who was editor of the American Cinematographer Manual, with forward by Arthur C. Miller ASC. Published by Cine/Grafic Publications Hollywood. I have a 1965 first edition printing of it. The print run was 5000 copies. Your presentation is great, but the 5Cs of my book are different. Camera Angles, Continuity, Cutting, Closeups, and Composition. Now when you consider this list you see it is confused with over lapping ideas. Isnt a closeup an application of Camera Angle and Composition? Well yes and no. But most significantly how to light seems to be missing from that original list. But as you read it, the abstract ideas you gave about light are revealed, just not as neatly. So you might call your modern version; The Cs of Cinematography Clarified. Thanks Luke. This is wonderful as always.
Hi Michael, the 4 C’s are not mine, I was just highlighting Tim’s video b/c I thought it was good expansion on the traditional 3-point lighting many people learn. The Cinematography C’s are kind of a whole different conversation. They overlap, but I don’t think that’s a problem🙂
@@meetthegaffer I agree, just saw the name used and thought it would be fun to mention that it has a long heritage. When I called it your book (or video) I meant as opposed to mine. Neither of us wrote either. Cheers.
We end up with "under the Christmas tree" lighting! My one follow up question about the rig is, can you be more specific about the "lazy Susan" bearing in the middle - where would you find one of those? Also, I see how the superclamp/cardellini like clamps are holding the outer ring of the lazy Susan, but how are the 3/8" (?) pins connected to the inner ring?
TROOPS BBQ Lazy Susan Turntable Ring - Heavy-Duty Aluminum Lazy Susan Bearing Hardware Single-Row Ball Bearings for Heavy Loads (300 lbs. Capacity) - 24 Inches www.amazon.com/dp/B07KDR49KW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TJ12FMF8B0GSSSKTGBAH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 It’s similar to the one above. It’s a standard lazy susan mechanism that has holes that go through on the inner ring. Those holes were not quite large enough for 1/4-20 bolts to slide through so I tapped them out and then screwed in baby pins with 1/4-20 threads. The outer ring does not have holes, so that’s where the G-force clamps came in handy.
But seriously, what would you most want to learn in a masterclass: basic principles with real world examples, lighting for movement, real talk about freelancing and all the financial/marketing aspects that film school may not cover, working with overheads outside, basics of rigging and safety, electrical basics and powering a set with a genny, figuring out work-life balance, how do unions fit, traveling with gear around the world, working with people in different parts of the world, managing a large crew, working on a sound stage vs location, the DP-Gaffer relationship, the beauty of tungsten, DMX and Wireless control basics, how to make money as a gear owner, Bounces & Diffusions, Reflectors & CRLS, how to build out a truck and choose carts, how to set your rate and nudge it up over time, how to scout and read the sun for time of day... and how to retire gracefully?
A lazy Susan is a non-industry term that refers to a rotating mechanism, like you might find in a spice cupboard or in the middle of a table in a restaurant where there are many smaller dishes to choose from... a rotating disk or plate. I used the inner workings of those that has to connected rings that can move separately from each other. Hope that helps!
Clever rig for teaching.
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A big thank you for not being lazy about your explanations and avoid using the word "cinematic" for a look! :D
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5:00 This made me smile. I just love this idea so much
Simple is often best🙂
you look happy or at least optimistic. Nice to see.
wonderful video,awesome diy rig and a great way of explaining the fundamentals of lighting.it´s also great to see that gaffers like you with a whole lot experience don´t just stay with the old ways but are always willing to try out new stuff and evolve constantly....and having fun with it : )
Such a neat rig, Luke! Very educational video.
Another great video, as always! Great running into you at JCX today, hopefully see you on set sometime soon. -Dan
Good to see you too! Soon!
Fantastic idea, great to test the nuances of a 3 to 8 point lighting!
I love that you built this in your backyard. The neighbors must have been :”here goes Luke again” :-). Great video. Thanks
Ha, ha! Have never heard from the neighbors about my shoots or truck... which is wild... but yeah, they must wonder, right?
Great video. Thank you for the rig info after Post Roll. Saved me asking about cable management on a 360 lazy susan. How long does the battery/controller power the 8 bulbs at 100%. This technology is mind blowing. Enjoyed the grip work.
Not sure of the longevity with 8 NYX bulbs at full.
This is great - I shot stills for fun and really like this channel to learn about grip and lighting. Thanks so much.
Great Rig and great vid. Thanks Luke. I´ve been thinking of getting a NYX set and this vid has helped my decision. Take care buddy
Hat is off to you. Patent this and sell it to film schools. Simple but so effective. Really cool. Be well.
Ha, ha! If they can recreate it it will mean the students will at least have access to a 12x, 8x, and 6x frame... and some remote controlable practical bulbs😁
@@meetthegaffer ☺️
Love the the rig, I enjoy your videos, great teaching rig. Who makes that lazy Susan you mounted on there? I like to get one.
I just got it off Amazon: Troops BBQ Lazy Susan Turntable Ring (300 lbs. capacity) $78.80
GREAT VIDEO!! I loved this one, thank you for making it!
You are most welcome. It was a good mental challenge😁
@@meetthegaffer lol My mental challenge comes from still trying to figure out do I put the camera on the fill side or the key side for interviews :p
🤪 Pretty soon you’ll look back and chuckle that that was ever a concern. Bottom line, there really is no wrong way, but if you are able to understand how others have made their choices and gotten good results then you can decide whether to follow their lead or try something new.
After a long time comments enabled on my RUclips app. Wasn't able to see comments tab. @Luke Seerveld, this demonstration should have costed at least an hour or two to setup. Wow, these bulbs are powerful, yet hard sources of light
GH5S was set at ISO 800, T2/2.8, 24fps, 180 shutter, so nothing out of the ordinary. The light output of the lights seemed adequate for the application, but of course it was a very small area to light.
It took more time to come up with a plan on how to create a circle for rigging the bulbs. I had all kinds of plans to use a circle of wood, but in the end this was a nice, lightweight solution.
@@meetthegaffer you are right. Saw the wooden studs tailored to accommodate the bulb holders. Quite a thought. :)
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So good! Thanks!
The original book was the 5 Cs of Cinematography by Joseph M Mascell ASC who was editor of the American Cinematographer Manual, with forward by Arthur C. Miller ASC. Published by Cine/Grafic Publications Hollywood. I have a 1965 first edition printing of it. The print run was 5000 copies. Your presentation is great, but the 5Cs of my book are different. Camera Angles, Continuity, Cutting, Closeups, and Composition. Now when you consider this list you see it is confused with over lapping ideas. Isnt a closeup an application of Camera Angle and Composition? Well yes and no. But most significantly how to light seems to be missing from that original list. But as you read it, the abstract ideas you gave about light are revealed, just not as neatly. So you might call your modern version; The Cs of Cinematography Clarified. Thanks Luke. This is wonderful as always.
Hi Michael, the 4 C’s are not mine, I was just highlighting Tim’s video b/c I thought it was good expansion on the traditional 3-point lighting many people learn. The Cinematography C’s are kind of a whole different conversation. They overlap, but I don’t think that’s a problem🙂
@@meetthegaffer I agree, just saw the name used and thought it would be fun to mention that it has a long heritage. When I called it your book (or video) I meant as opposed to mine. Neither of us wrote either. Cheers.
Ha, ha! All good.
We end up with "under the Christmas tree" lighting! My one follow up question about the rig is, can you be more specific about the "lazy Susan" bearing in the middle - where would you find one of those? Also, I see how the superclamp/cardellini like clamps are holding the outer ring of the lazy Susan, but how are the 3/8" (?) pins connected to the inner ring?
TROOPS BBQ Lazy Susan Turntable Ring - Heavy-Duty Aluminum Lazy Susan Bearing Hardware Single-Row Ball Bearings for Heavy Loads (300 lbs. Capacity) - 24 Inches www.amazon.com/dp/B07KDR49KW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TJ12FMF8B0GSSSKTGBAH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It’s similar to the one above. It’s a standard lazy susan mechanism that has holes that go through on the inner ring. Those holes were not quite large enough for 1/4-20 bolts to slide through so I tapped them out and then screwed in baby pins with 1/4-20 threads. The outer ring does not have holes, so that’s where the G-force clamps came in handy.
@@meetthegaffer Thanks - tapping the holes on these things is what I was missing!
Love your videos do have a master class
I don’t think I’m enough of a master to have my own class... they barely allow me to have a RUclips channel🤪
But seriously, what would you most want to learn in a masterclass: basic principles with real world examples, lighting for movement, real talk about freelancing and all the financial/marketing aspects that film school may not cover, working with overheads outside, basics of rigging and safety, electrical basics and powering a set with a genny, figuring out work-life balance, how do unions fit, traveling with gear around the world, working with people in different parts of the world, managing a large crew, working on a sound stage vs location, the DP-Gaffer relationship, the beauty of tungsten, DMX and Wireless control basics, how to make money as a gear owner, Bounces & Diffusions, Reflectors & CRLS, how to build out a truck and choose carts, how to set your rate and nudge it up over time, how to scout and read the sun for time of day... and how to retire gracefully?
can you show a closer look at that rig
Did you keep watching after the credits at the end? Let me know if that’s not enough information🙂
What is a lasey Susan? Some kind of hanging frame I guess. More explanations of rigging terms would be great.
A lazy Susan is a non-industry term that refers to a rotating mechanism, like you might find in a spice cupboard or in the middle of a table in a restaurant where there are many smaller dishes to choose from... a rotating disk or plate. I used the inner workings of those that has to connected rings that can move separately from each other. Hope that helps!
Coooooool rig
First! And glad to see this topic and video 🌟🙌🏾
Fourth.