1:52 "Every day is a hustle when you’re trying to make money through art. 'Commercial art production' means you gotta be a jack of all trades in a small market. You’re just not gonna get the concentration to do the job that you only wanna do in a small market." Spot on.
As a Director, DP, Camera Op, and Editor I learned the value of lighting in narrative film. In my opinion, it holds the most responsibility for the look of the recorded images, even beyond framing, composition, movement, etc. If all those things are PERFECT, but lighting is lacking, it will look like some newbie shot it and won't be cinematic at all. Because of this I have delved so much into lighting that I now have my own kit (always expanding) and have been getting paid work doing lighting on commercials, short films, music videos, and now a feature film. I have also learned even more on these projects, and the value of lighting has increased even more for me. I also believe my camera and Directing experience has helped me greatly with lighting as I understand how the camera will see the scene differently than my eye will, so I have a clue what to expect. I ask the Director or DP how he sees the scene and I light accordingly. Sometimes they will say "This here isn't working, I want more of a.....," and I will make a slight adjustment to meet what he's describing and he says "Oh, yes.....oh my god, that's beautiful." That's when I feel I've done my job, and the satisfaction is so fulfilling. Of course I am in the constant pursuit of more knowledge and experience in this field. I learned a lot about industry nomenclature in this video that I hadn't heard before. I'd hate to be on set and have someone use one of these terms and I don't know what they are talking about, because the term has not been used in the smaller indie projects I've worked on.
thank you for sharing this knowledge! I noticed the 'students' questions or comments aren’t audible in the video, and it would be awesome to hear them too. sending love from Argentina!
Hello, this was a great class to video and post, thanks. I'm currently a film student that needs serious gaffer training. All the talk about old fixture sources and comparison to new fixtures is great for me because I have some some history with old theater PAR-64 tungsten lighting. In future video classes could you repeat the students questions or mic the students? Thanks
At 32 min you are referring to the tube light soft lighting him as the fill light. I think that is the key light illuminating his face, not filling in shadows.
1:52 "Every day is a hustle when you’re trying to make money through art. 'Commercial art production' means you gotta be a jack of all trades in a small market. You’re just not gonna get the concentration to do the job that you only wanna do in a small market." Spot on.
Yep. I am just learning that I have been doing the job of a DOP, 1st AC, gaffer, grip and spark all in one 😂
As a Director, DP, Camera Op, and Editor I learned the value of lighting in narrative film. In my opinion, it holds the most responsibility for the look of the recorded images, even beyond framing, composition, movement, etc. If all those things are PERFECT, but lighting is lacking, it will look like some newbie shot it and won't be cinematic at all. Because of this I have delved so much into lighting that I now have my own kit (always expanding) and have been getting paid work doing lighting on commercials, short films, music videos, and now a feature film. I have also learned even more on these projects, and the value of lighting has increased even more for me. I also believe my camera and Directing experience has helped me greatly with lighting as I understand how the camera will see the scene differently than my eye will, so I have a clue what to expect. I ask the Director or DP how he sees the scene and I light accordingly. Sometimes they will say "This here isn't working, I want more of a.....," and I will make a slight adjustment to meet what he's describing and he says "Oh, yes.....oh my god, that's beautiful." That's when I feel I've done my job, and the satisfaction is so fulfilling.
Of course I am in the constant pursuit of more knowledge and experience in this field. I learned a lot about industry nomenclature in this video that I hadn't heard before. I'd hate to be on set and have someone use one of these terms and I don't know what they are talking about, because the term has not been used in the smaller indie projects I've worked on.
thank you for sharing this knowledge! I noticed the 'students' questions or comments aren’t audible in the video, and it would be awesome to hear them too. sending love from Argentina!
Sorry about that
"The key is to make it look like its not lit." FACTS!!
happy for more content focused on being a working professional!
thank you so much for publishing this!
Great video, thanks for sharing this information.
Hello, this was a great class to video and post, thanks. I'm currently a film student that needs serious gaffer training. All the talk about old fixture sources and comparison to new fixtures is great for me because I have some some history with old theater PAR-64 tungsten lighting. In future video classes could you repeat the students questions or mic the students? Thanks
Yes will do. Glad you liked it.
At 32 min you are referring to the tube light soft lighting him as the fill light. I think that is the key light illuminating his face, not filling in shadows.
appreciate the info!
great video !
Why were the questions muted? Would help with context
I only had the mic on the speakers. I will take that into consideration for future videos.
They need to rent a Mixpre 6 next time and lav the speakers plus put a cardioid facing the audience.