Hearing your thought process is wonderfully educational, not just "do this" but, "here's what I started with, here's what didn't work and why, and here're the reasons we changed and why I prefer this result." It's great . Thanks.
With the frame left window in the background, your final set up is best for natural looking, motivated lighting. You got it 👍 As a 25 year video pro, I look at what a space is naturally doing for me, then augment accordingly for what the camera "needs" to make the set up work.
I'm a photographer and I'm finally realizing that the key to 'naturally-lit' scenes is that they're NOT naturally lit at all. Everything from the window light to the main subject light is actually strobed. Thanks for sharing these tips Mark!
Thank you for posting this. What a great way to use the lighting with purpose and not just slapping lights together with no end goal. Thank youThank you!!!!
I hear what you say about motivating the light but I much prefer the key light on the right side. Felt more balanced with the background with a checker board lighting effect.
It takes a lot of attention to nail the shot that people watch in just minutes thanks to this video had never thought about the positioning of the light on the side of the window it makes a huge difference and sense. Thank you for sharing this video
I love the usage of the bounce vs like showing a scrim. I think this really helps people on how to double diffuse light on a budget. Especially with maybe starting off with the pavoslim 60. Thanks for such an amazing video, perfectly timed as I shoot weddings and I have couple asking for interview styles this weekend and I wanted something portable compact and a full setup on the fly.
It's great you actually showcased the result with the wrong light motivation, I remember that pre-AOD I really struggled a lot to understand the concept, while seeing it compared side-by-side like this makes it instantly much clearer! PS: I'm a fan of your guest gaffer, Frankie! 😍
Yeah I like the key on camera left for sure. It also looked like the light outside of the window was a touch brighter too which helped to accomplish that natural look.
@@markbone once you talked through your process it made a lot of sense. I’ve never paid that much attention to the details but it made so much sense. Most of my shoots are for my church but this was an eye opener. Amazing work!
I actually think there is an argument to be made for the first setup, but I wholeheartedly agree… the second setup just immediately clicked when I saw it. It felt so much more natural
Thanks for all your efforts to make these amazing videos!!!!!!!!!!!! - Truly appreciate your knowledge and all your content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love what your doing here, I've used the light by light process for my photography for years. I don't know if you've ever been a photographer, but lighting one light at a time really tells the tale. Love what your saying about moving the person opposed to moving the light and how that changes the mood of the story. One thing I notice at 10:36 is that you've got some strong light in the background from the door to between her shoulder and the stairs. I know your hair light was there, but it seems that a kicker light would fit the available lighting coming through the door. Just a thought. Anyways, love regardless. Looking forward to see the Netflix documentary.
Wouldn't have thought of the lighting position , haven seenthe two the difference is day and night , learn something today, will always be conscious of that. thank you.
Well, I always believe that you should always try to mimic the light direction. That’s a ready in the room to make it more natural unless you are going for something really creative so I prefer the second option where you decide to like her from the same side the window was.
Lots of great tips! It's given me a few things to consider for my next interview shoot. I'll try out using a 5-1 reflector for diffusion to get a bigger source. Thanks!
Definitely the right call to flip the key. And I agree that double diff is the way to go for key light. For a hair light, I’ll be traveling with the Pavotube 15X 2-ft version. I’d like to have the extra width, but they travel better. Interesting that you didn’t have a crate on it for spill into the camera. Ever needed it? And it gives me the warm fuzzies that you’re shooting with Sigma’s. Love the 28-45 f1.8. Thank you, Mark!
CRI = Colour Reproduction Index, it's not about tint, it's about how faithfully it emits the full visible spectrum afaik. Most non-film leds lack large chunks of the spectrum so reds and greens look wrong despite the light appearing "white"
Mark, I'm going to go against the common flow of lighting, and say I like the key light on her left opposite the window @7:42. She really pops in this shot, her beauty, soft skin, clear eyes are so visible and radiant! This feels more important to me than conventional lighting techniques.
WIsh I saw this 2 days ago! Was just filming some family members for a documentary as well. Sometimes we just need that confirmation as well. This looks so good. Now I gotta find a use for my old reflectors since I gotta get this big one now...
Curious too. Definitely some form of diffusion. Doesn't have the strong bloom around the lights but more of an overall haze. Might have been a smoque filter.
At 1:28 How did you clamp the tall diffusion filter (in front of the light) to the c stand arm? All I see is a clamp but can’t understand how it would stay put 🤔
Great content and thanks again for always sharing. The second kne looked more natural but personally I think the original location looks better mostly because of the overall contrast of the image and how the light and dark and broken up in different sections. They both look good but I prefer the 1st shot.
Absolutely amazing! Quick question: Can you maybe drop us a link to a short ungdraded log clip (original file) from the interview for us to practice grading on? Thanks for being a champion!
Thanks for the inspiration! The Pavoslim + diffuser look like the perfect travel setup for my next gig. Sure that diffuser is only 5x3? It looks taller than you 😅
I would like to start making cinematic videos even short vids but the lighting is the only problem. I think i found the spark ending my midlife crisis 😅
WOW - @7:51 is the KEY (no pun intended) part of this video! When I first clicked on the video - my first questions were - how did they control the light coming in the window for the entire interview AND how did that window light - light her so naturally AND if they were using the window light - how did they control that? was this a short interview or something? Turns out - it's all fake - and it looks AMAZING. This was a fantastic video.
Greta video mark and the 5 in 1 reflectors and hugely underrated for easily packable kit on shoots especially doc work. Would love you to overlay a false colour on your shots so we can see the ratios you are getting on these setup looks. Cheers dude
looked like you added fog in the room. I feel like this adds more of cinematic look aswell. Not sure if I missed it in the video where you mentioned that but its a good way to get that "Cinematic" look
Awesome video and tips; you are amazing. Instead of checking the CRI or CRI extended, I think SSI is better to look at for LED lights. And if you can afford a spectrometer like the Sekonic to be sure that you have the best and most accurate quality, that will be awesome; just saying
Hearing your thought process is wonderfully educational, not just "do this" but, "here's what I started with, here's what didn't work and why, and here're the reasons we changed and why I prefer this result." It's great . Thanks.
Agreed. Tremendously useful process breakdown.
With the frame left window in the background, your final set up is best for natural looking, motivated lighting. You got it 👍
As a 25 year video pro, I look at what a space is naturally doing for me, then augment accordingly for what the camera "needs" to make the set up work.
The double diffusion has been my go-to for setups like this! Such an easy way to get extra soft lighting for simple setups.
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Tyrone what specific light have you been using for your key?
@@QuinnAden Aputure 300D Mark II or 600D.
Nice! Never would’ve thought about the vertical and horizontal tube lights…great tip! Thanks Mark!
I'm a photographer and I'm finally realizing that the key to 'naturally-lit' scenes is that they're NOT naturally lit at all. Everything from the window light to the main subject light is actually strobed. Thanks for sharing these tips Mark!
True stand out lighting for an interview! Way better then what I see in most netflix docs.
Moving the key light was MILESSS better than the first set up. Much softer look too on top of the placement just making more sense
Thank you for posting this. What a great way to use the lighting with purpose and not just slapping lights together with no end goal. Thank youThank you!!!!
Thanks Max!
Absolute masterclass for free. Thank you!! I loved seeing your progression and the realization that you needed to flip your key.
Fantastic and informative breakdown. Your journey shows that you are open to learning and this in turn makes what you share compelling. Thank you.
Pricelessness. Thank you Mark.
You’re so welcome!
Setup looked so good!
Thank you!!🫡
Frankie was putting in that WORK!
This is a mini-masterclass, bravo! Thanks for explaining everything so clearly.
I hear what you say about motivating the light but I much prefer the key light on the right side. Felt more balanced with the background with a checker board lighting effect.
Very well lit. And very professional to make test set-ups before hitting the road.
It takes a lot of attention to nail the shot that people watch in just minutes thanks to this video had never thought about the positioning of the light on the side of the window it makes a huge difference and sense. Thank you for sharing this video
I love the usage of the bounce vs like showing a scrim. I think this really helps people on how to double diffuse light on a budget. Especially with maybe starting off with the pavoslim 60. Thanks for such an amazing video, perfectly timed as I shoot weddings and I have couple asking for interview styles this weekend and I wanted something portable compact and a full setup on the fly.
Where is the bounce light ? the pop out is a diffusion , with the light going through it .. or have I missed something.
I’ve just picked up a 120c & 60cl. I really like them! The 60CL is my go to hair light now!
Best lights for light quality and speed
This video is perfect for me. Have a shot this weekend and ordered the Nanlite120b II. Thanks for sharing!!
I really enjoy your videos, you are down to earth, no games and no show off. Thank you!
I appreciate that!
YOU EARNED A FAN BY MAKING THIS VIDEO , KEEP MAKING MORE STUFF.
The MASTER at work! So organic - Thanks Mark!!
Man! Your footage are so PRO all the time! Thank You for sharing.
Thank you for this video! So helpful seeing the trial and error instead of just the finished product!
Forgive me for the use of cinematic in my title
at least it did not „change everything“
Gotta appease the algorithm gods, is what it is.
Unforgivable :P
Forgiven 😄
I'll fogive you😂
Love the tree diffusion!
SO Nice sensei !!!! cool.I learn more with Mark than I did in film school.
Very valuable video. I loved the idea of using the huge diffuser and moving the subject instead of the light to nail down lighting.
Cheers mate
It's great you actually showcased the result with the wrong light motivation, I remember that pre-AOD I really struggled a lot to understand the concept, while seeing it compared side-by-side like this makes it instantly much clearer!
PS: I'm a fan of your guest gaffer, Frankie! 😍
Yeah I like the key on camera left for sure. It also looked like the light outside of the window was a touch brighter too which helped to accomplish that natural look.
Simple hey? Light comes from windows
@@markbone once you talked through your process it made a lot of sense. I’ve never paid that much attention to the details but it made so much sense. Most of my shoots are for my church but this was an eye opener. Amazing work!
I actually think there is an argument to be made for the first setup, but I wholeheartedly agree… the second setup just immediately clicked when I saw it. It felt so much more natural
I love your lighting, just wow. I'm learning so much. Thank you for taking the time to show me how this is done. It's super helpful.
Mannnn. I was trying to figure out why one of my tube lights was overpowering the other. One is vertical and the other horizontal! Great tip!
It’s a tip a gaffer once told me
Thanks for all your efforts to make these amazing videos!!!!!!!!!!!! - Truly appreciate your knowledge and all your content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love what your doing here, I've used the light by light process for my photography for years. I don't know if you've ever been a photographer, but lighting one light at a time really tells the tale. Love what your saying about moving the person opposed to moving the light and how that changes the mood of the story. One thing I notice at 10:36 is that you've got some strong light in the background from the door to between her shoulder and the stairs. I know your hair light was there, but it seems that a kicker light would fit the available lighting coming through the door. Just a thought. Anyways, love regardless. Looking forward to see the Netflix documentary.
This could easily be added to the Cinematic Eye as a lesson. Excellent info.
some great tips love your videos !
Appreciate all you do and share. Thank you, Mark!
Thank you so much Mark for this masterclass 🙏 ! There are a ton of tips in this video 🙌🔥 !
best way to implement motivated lighting - I like this video
Best lighting I've seen you do! Great job
This was GREAT!!! The talent must have been patient.
Good job with the decisive switch. Much better. 😊
Very nice final lighting!
youre always so lucky. finding fallen tree branches that have "fallen" the night before. lol, love your stuff, amigo!
Fantastic tips!! Loved every second of this!
Awesome! Thank you!
I just really fricken love your videos and how you explain everything. You're awesome Mark, thank you for these extremely valuable videos.
Appreciate it! Glad they help :)
I love this energy.
Dude. Your lighting for when you talk is awesome,
Thanks! Just one big soft box really close
Thank you for sharing the process!
You are so welcome!
Wouldn't have thought of the lighting position , haven seenthe two the difference is day and night , learn something today, will always be conscious of that. thank you.
Thanks for this instructive video. I like this natural rendering.
Great job, much appreciated! One of the best tutorials I have ever seen.
Did you use any mist diffusion filter on the lens?
Well, I always believe that you should always try to mimic the light direction. That’s a ready in the room to make it more natural unless you are going for something really creative so I prefer the second option where you decide to like her from the same side the window was.
as usual! really good content! thank you!
Much appreciated!
Brilliant breakdown
As usual, great content Mark. I always learn from these types of videos.
Lots of great tips! It's given me a few things to consider for my next interview shoot. I'll try out using a 5-1 reflector for diffusion to get a bigger source. Thanks!
Helpful vid, great work thanks!
Thank you for sharing this, Mark! Brilliant as always 👏
My pleasure!
Yeah this lighting setup is perfect
🤌
Looks great! That 120C is more punchy than I thought!
Made the right choice to put on ther left side along windows. Beautiful shot.
🫡
Love this!
Great breakdown!! 🙌🏾
Definitely the right call to flip the key. And I agree that double diff is the way to go for key light. For a hair light, I’ll be traveling with the Pavotube 15X 2-ft version. I’d like to have the extra width, but they travel better. Interesting that you didn’t have a crate on it for spill into the camera. Ever needed it? And it gives me the warm fuzzies that you’re shooting with Sigma’s. Love the 28-45 f1.8. Thank you, Mark!
Thank you for all this information!!
CRI = Colour Reproduction Index, it's not about tint, it's about how faithfully it emits the full visible spectrum afaik. Most non-film leds lack large chunks of the spectrum so reds and greens look wrong despite the light appearing "white"
Love my Nanlux 1200B
Mark, I'm going to go against the common flow of lighting, and say I like the key light on her left opposite the window @7:42. She really pops in this shot, her beauty, soft skin, clear eyes are so visible and radiant! This feels more important to me than conventional lighting techniques.
Lighting is a personal taste! That’s the best part about it, everyone perceives it differently. Trust your instinct
This is awesome bro! How do you get those random in between clips in the edit where it cuts to random shots to make your point LOL
Thanks for sharing your experience
thanks for the video, do you have any videos on how to shoot in slog and color grade it?
WIsh I saw this 2 days ago! Was just filming some family members for a documentary as well. Sometimes we just need that confirmation as well. This looks so good. Now I gotta find a use for my old reflectors since I gotta get this big one now...
Learning a lot here!
Well done buddy!. Do you use pro mist filter for that shot?
Curious too. Definitely some form of diffusion. Doesn't have the strong bloom around the lights but more of an overall haze. Might have been a smoque filter.
@@SPORKvideos Thank you
love the result! dubs to the behind the shooter lol
At 1:28 How did you clamp the tall diffusion filter (in front of the light) to the c stand arm? All I see is a clamp but can’t understand how it would stay put 🤔
This is amazing!!!
Great content and thanks again for always sharing. The second kne looked more natural but personally I think the original location looks better mostly because of the overall contrast of the image and how the light and dark and broken up in different sections. They both look good but I prefer the 1st shot.
Absolutely amazing! Quick question: Can you maybe drop us a link to a short ungdraded log clip (original file) from the interview for us to practice grading on? Thanks for being a champion!
amazing video dude
Thanks for the inspiration! The Pavoslim + diffuser look like the perfect travel setup for my next gig. Sure that diffuser is only 5x3? It looks taller than you 😅
I would like to start making cinematic videos even short vids but the lighting is the only problem. I think i found the spark ending my midlife crisis 😅
Very valuable info. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Definitely gonna try this. Did you use any diffusion on the lens or was it just haze?
Loved that look
WOW - @7:51 is the KEY (no pun intended) part of this video! When I first clicked on the video - my first questions were - how did they control the light coming in the window for the entire interview AND how did that window light - light her so naturally AND if they were using the window light - how did they control that? was this a short interview or something? Turns out - it's all fake - and it looks AMAZING. This was a fantastic video.
Bahaha. “Turns out it’s all fake.”
Movies right?
Greta video mark and the 5 in 1 reflectors and hugely underrated for easily packable kit on shoots especially doc work.
Would love you to overlay a false colour on your shots so we can see the ratios you are getting on these setup looks.
Cheers dude
Great work Mark ! love the video , can you tell me what's the app that you are using ?
Man I like those nanlite pavoslim. If I wasn’t invested in aputure I would grab these
Very nice piece. Where's the diffusion filter from?
looked like you added fog in the room. I feel like this adds more of cinematic look aswell. Not sure if I missed it in the video where you mentioned that but its a good way to get that "Cinematic" look
Awesome video and tips; you are amazing.
Instead of checking the CRI or CRI extended, I think SSI is better to look at for LED lights. And if you can afford a spectrometer like the Sekonic to be sure that you have the best and most accurate quality, that will be awesome; just saying
Wonderful
Looks fantastic. Did you use any haze or smoke in the background?
Awesome 🎉
nice 1 mark
I don’t want to over react … but this is clean 🍿🍿
Mark what camera/lens combo do you use for your own talking head clips? - amazing vid btw