This has just saved me soooo muccchh on a project that im currently shooting. It feels like this video was talking directly to me, lol. I definitely need to do some reshoots, I really appreciate you for taking care of us and steering us the right direction. 🙏🏽
I make short films with my friends and local artists. Most of the actors are black, and ive found I prefer lighting darker skin tones. When you get it right, it just looks so rich.
Thank you so so much for putting this video together. I hit a plateau with my look within my channel, and this video alone just reignited my passion for a new set up in my studio. I’m binging all your videos and you are a godsend. Thank you so so much brother nothing but love and blessings to you. 🫡🙏🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽
This is super helpful! This reminds me of the @DSLRvideoshooter video of how to light people who are bald and people with glasses. We NEED to have all these tools in our belt to serve our customers.
Honestly man, this video is a life saver. I have a shoot with the Chicago sky this week and I’ve been painstakingly trying to find these tips myself. Appreciate you!
The perfect follow up to your video on exposing darker skin tones with Slog3. The polarizer and color temperature tips blew my mind. Can’t wait to practice some of these techniques.
Kofi, thank you for this! Also magnificently melanated - I'm working on my own lighting for my YT videos / content, and these tips just served as a checklist that I'm on the right path. Appreciate this! Would love to see your process on color grading darker tones. Thanks again!
This was SO great! Thank you for making this video! I’ve been watching dozens of videos about lighting and was really struggling with how it looked on my camera, then it clicked, I’m watching all white guys 😂 I will be applying what you’ve taught and I hope it helps. Thanks again!
this all day! ive had some crazy experiences on the set of some commercials a bit ago. some ppl nail this ... some ppl dont. Issa Rae, Ava DuVernay, and Oprah hit it out the park. lemme not forget Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) annnd shout to Hype Williams bc "Belly" 💥 the lighting in that took it to a whole new level... definitely painting with light
Dope tutorial! Playing with color temp is something to consider! Yeah I've heard about the crew on the Insecure show using CPL's on dark skin tones to cut on skin hot spots. I'm looking at the 200x vs 300c for a rim/effect light to add to my 600d 300dii set. Good to see these perform with a light dome ii
Solid tips. I usually set my key a bit warmer as well. I’ve never used neg full on dark skin but I will try it. I normally use the glimmerglass 1 but I like the 1/8 you have
Really good video. question how did you decide in the kelvin for your key light. You did not go with the kelvin from outside. Can you explain why you choose a different a different Kelvin.
Thank you very much , Kofi. The tutorial is priceless, especially the CPL. Do you think using a light meter could also be useful? I’ve tried an app that estimates the appropriate ambient Kelvin too. Using both information has been useful. What are your thoughts? Thank you.
I would not recommend using circular polarizer for removing highlights of skintones. It generally looks unnatural. Just make sure to have the key light be softer
Hey - you should make a video on lighting for mixed skin tones. I had to film a bi-racial couple and it was extremely challenging as she was quite white and he was fairly dark. I ended up keeping the lighting dark so her skin didn't blow out, but I had to mask him in post and bring the exposure up some. How would you handle this situation?
Love all your content and what you are doing g for the culture. I’m not a Sony shooter but I would like to ask a question. How would you go about stacking a circular polarizer with a black satin filter and VND? Everything spins 😂. Is it best to use flat filters
This is a great video... can you make one that helps us broker POCs that only have a smart phone figure out lighting? Also... maybe dumb down the language a bit because I don't understand any of the words you're saying lolz.
Broo at times make things simple.. and try somethin with a single light setup... not everyone can afford 2 amaran Lights.. starts soundin like A show off...
@@KofiYeboah Now.. from a Bro to another bro in Darkskin.... im a Canon Shooter recently got. my R6.. want to know cant be shooting Weddings with a grey card and etc.. how can i expose for Dark skin and lightskin using In camera settings like zebras. On Clog3... thats killing me.. All the white dudes on RUclips forgets we aint all That White... 😑
Magnificently Melanated love it brother
Ahah sounds more eloquent ☺️
This was literally a google search I did last month. I feel like the negative fill looks so much better than the bounce. This was great!
Thanks !
One of a kind tutorial with priceless info for upcoming videographers like us where 101% of clients are black people. Love from Kenya.
Thank you !
Thank you SOOOOO much bro! It’s ridiculously hard to find videos on lighting darker skin tones. This is what I have been looking for for YEARS!
Thanks !!! Glad I can help !
This has just saved me soooo muccchh on a project that im currently shooting. It feels like this video was talking directly to me, lol. I definitely need to do some reshoots, I really appreciate you for taking care of us and steering us the right direction. 🙏🏽
Glad to help!
I make short films with my friends and local artists. Most of the actors are black, and ive found I prefer lighting darker skin tones. When you get it right, it just looks so rich.
Actually important and something that nobody talks about. 👍👍👍👍👍
Not often is it really!
great tips
Thanks !
Finally! Thank you man, we’ll done 🙌🏿
🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾 you got it
I learned something new today, I’m definitely gonna try the polarizers. Thank you for the advice!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for covering that and providing your perspective and techinque with lighting the subject!
Thanks ! Glad it helped!
Not the sunlight raw dawg hahaha! Nice video bro!
😂😂😂😂 I said what I said
Great and useful information. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so so much for putting this video together. I hit a plateau with my look within my channel, and this video alone just reignited my passion for a new set up in my studio. I’m binging all your videos and you are a godsend. Thank you so so much brother nothing but love and blessings to you. 🫡🙏🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽
Oh man that means a lot! Thanks for watching !
This is super helpful! This reminds me of the @DSLRvideoshooter video of how to light people who are bald and people with glasses. We NEED to have all these tools in our belt to serve our customers.
Thanks !!
Honestly man, this video is a life saver. I have a shoot with the Chicago sky this week and I’ve been painstakingly trying to find these tips myself. Appreciate you!
Anytime !!
Was trying to research any videos on lighting with skin tones and was pumped to see you had one my guy.
🙏🏾🙏🏾 bless you , thanks for checking it out
The CP filter tip is gold!
Life hack 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Thank you!
Thanks for this! Can you talk about different skin tone lighting in the same interview ?
The perfect follow up to your video on exposing darker skin tones with Slog3. The polarizer and color temperature tips blew my mind. Can’t wait to practice some of these techniques.
haha fun fact, I actually have that video out already
Your editing game 📈
We move 🙌🏾 🆙 thanks broski 😁
Want to make the Magnificently Melanated folks at work look good on video calls, thanks for the info I need to start the journey.
You’re most welcome !
Priceless video.
Kofi, thank you for this! Also magnificently melanated - I'm working on my own lighting for my YT videos / content, and these tips just served as a checklist that I'm on the right path. Appreciate this! Would love to see your process on color grading darker tones. Thanks again!
Thanks,
Actually, it’s already there on the channel haha
@@KofiYeboah just found it - I am switching to Resolve and have Phantom LUTs so right on time ha. Thank you!
Thanks for creating a video that's focused on lighting that melanin, really good info!
Thanks !!
Really appreciate it keep up the good work. Dark skin people get so over looked thanks for sharing
Absolutely!
Thank you so much for this.
You are so welcome! anytime!
Really well done man
Thanks a ton! I appreciate it 🤝🏾
Great tutorial Kofi! Super clear and well explained.
Respects 🙏🏾🙏🏾
You've been producing so many good videos lately. Great work and thanks!
Thanks !!!
Bra Kofi 👍
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 you knooowe
You have a great speaking voice bro
Thanks homie !
Thank you very much for this video. Just the information that i needed in a well thought out delivery. Thank you 🙏🏿😊
Glad I can help!
@@KofiYeboah Absolutely fantastic
Gosh I have been dying to get this one. Thanks!!!!!
Hope it helped !
Great work and great tips!
Glad it helped out !
This was SO great! Thank you for making this video! I’ve been watching dozens of videos about lighting and was really struggling with how it looked on my camera, then it clicked, I’m watching all white guys 😂 I will be applying what you’ve taught and I hope it helps. Thanks again!
Glad I can help !
🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿👏🏽🙏🏾
Been waiting on this video like a sneaker drop lol! Great work!
Lmao we love to see it!
Super helpful! Thank you!
No worries !
super valuable info, i lol'ed at 'letting the sun raw dawg you'
😂😂😂 it just be out here like that
such great information. you're talented and knowledgeable keep it up king
Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Really appreciate your videos.
Thanks ! I’m glad you liked it !
thank you brother ✊🏾
Thank you
Amazing video! This is going to help with the Jamaican restaurant I’m about to film for. Gonna make sure the owner looks fantastic!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great content. This was definitely needed!
Thanks glad it helped !
you are the best! subscribed and can't wait for more
New vids weekly 🙏🏾
thank you! we been waiting on this 😭
Anytime !
this all day! ive had some crazy experiences on the set of some commercials a bit ago. some ppl nail this ... some ppl dont. Issa Rae, Ava DuVernay, and Oprah hit it out the park. lemme not forget Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) annnd shout to Hype Williams bc "Belly" 💥 the lighting in that took it to a whole new level... definitely painting with light
Great tips, thanks!
Anytime !
Dope tutorial! Playing with color temp is something to consider! Yeah I've heard about the crew on the Insecure show using CPL's on dark skin tones to cut on skin hot spots. I'm looking at the 200x vs 300c for a rim/effect light to add to my 600d 300dii set. Good to see these perform with a light dome ii
It works great!👍🏾 first time on it it looked great
I was waiting for this one!
Thanks !
Thanks for this!
Not a problem!
✊🏿❤️
Solid tips. I usually set my key a bit warmer as well. I’ve never used neg full on dark skin but I will try it.
I normally use the glimmerglass 1 but I like the 1/8 you have
I use as subtle as possible and I like it !!
Really good video. question how did you decide in the kelvin for your key light. You did not go with the kelvin from outside. Can you explain why you choose a different a different Kelvin.
I actually cheat it a little warmer so I break a rule there really 😅
Thank you very much , Kofi. The tutorial is priceless, especially the CPL. Do you think using a light meter could also be useful? I’ve tried an app that estimates the appropriate ambient Kelvin too. Using both information has been useful. What are your thoughts? Thank you.
It could be b yes! Never hurts to have one
Late but here thanks for this !!
Ayyy respects !
I would not recommend using circular polarizer for removing highlights of skintones. It generally looks unnatural. Just make sure to have the key light be softer
Different strokes 🤙🏾
Thank you sir this was one of my weak points
No problem
Any tips on exposing for two characters with different skin tones ?
On the way 🤙🏾
Hey - you should make a video on lighting for mixed skin tones. I had to film a bi-racial couple and it was extremely challenging as she was quite white and he was fairly dark. I ended up keeping the lighting dark so her skin didn't blow out, but I had to mask him in post and bring the exposure up some. How would you handle this situation?
One day!
Hey boss, what focal length did you use in this video
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks !
At 2:16 you have a bowens bowl with a diffusion. Can you send a link to purchase that diffusion sock ? is it compatible with aputure bowl ? Thanks !
Imma ask where to get it cause it just came with the rental lights !
"between a window, between a wall" lol
🤣🤣 I couldn’t help it
“Winow”
🤷🏾♂️
Love all your content and what you are doing g for the culture. I’m not a Sony shooter but I would like to ask a question.
How would you go about stacking a circular polarizer with a black satin filter and VND? Everything spins 😂. Is it best to use flat filters
😬😬 that might be tough , have you tried a mattebox solution?
@@KofiYeboah I'm thinking that may be the way to go.
@@KofiYeboah Just realized I was in the wrong account. Thanks for the quick response. Onward and Upward
letting the sun raw dawg you ..
Yeah I said it!
This is a great video... can you make one that helps us broker POCs that only have a smart phone figure out lighting? Also... maybe dumb down the language a bit because I don't understand any of the words you're saying lolz.
Idk if smart phone stuff is my thing unfortunately 😅
@@KofiYeboah totally understand. Well when I level up my RUclips channel, I'll come back and watch this video again.
is that 45' on either side of the face or specifically the right side of the face?
I usually choose the side where ambient light is coming from !
Broo at times make things simple.. and try somethin with a single light setup... not everyone can afford 2 amaran Lights.. starts soundin like A show off...
@@guenudenahum6423 I have one light set ups on this channel, you can watch those.
@@KofiYeboah Now.. from a Bro to another bro in Darkskin.... im a Canon Shooter recently got. my R6.. want to know cant be shooting Weddings with a grey card and etc.. how can i expose for Dark skin and lightskin using In camera settings like zebras. On Clog3... thats killing me.. All the white dudes on RUclips forgets we aint all That White... 😑