Filming Yourself? Here's How to Make Your Lighting Cinematic

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @YCImaging
    @YCImaging  11 месяцев назад +198

    Longgggg video here, but I really wanted to bring you along for the journey + try some new things with these videos. Make sure to let me know if you enjoy, happy Friday!!

    • @I.AM.STANLEY
      @I.AM.STANLEY 11 месяцев назад +1

      You taking us on a journey man. Nothing wrong with that.

    • @mannymanny3559
      @mannymanny3559 11 месяцев назад

      whatsup bro. just tapped in to this channel yesterday, thisll be a big help for me. im curious, how long did it take you to film + edit + post all of this?
      one more question. where do you find the willpower to go out and and really learn and film yourself and to speak outloud? i find myself cringing, ts is harder than it looks

    • @vincenteswope9628
      @vincenteswope9628 11 месяцев назад

      Don’t apologize making a long video, I loved every minute of it! Super informative and inspiring, that garage scene was 🔥

    • @AlazaarDadi
      @AlazaarDadi 11 месяцев назад

      I mess with it. I really enjoy this content.

    • @by.purefilms
      @by.purefilms 11 месяцев назад

      always great job dude! looking forward, checking this one tonight!

  • @dogins1
    @dogins1 11 месяцев назад +211

    I am 77 years old from a photography background. I love your approach to the creative process. You are inspirational. I am just starting to make and learn film making. It is a joyful process. Thank you, for sharing.

    • @dalerevoprendela
      @dalerevoprendela 8 месяцев назад +3

      Keep us updated! Would love to see your project!

    • @10SHOTIT
      @10SHOTIT 3 месяца назад

      w

  • @busyworksbeats
    @busyworksbeats 11 месяцев назад +73

    First 30 seconds look like a movie! 🔥🔥🔥

    • @thewizofaz
      @thewizofaz 10 месяцев назад +1

      So gorgeous

  • @AkachiGP
    @AkachiGP 11 месяцев назад +53

    That's why they call him the GOAT
    Turned a tutorial into a movie🙌🏾

  • @hvegel
    @hvegel 3 месяца назад +3

    You're ruining other channels for me. The medium in which you deliver this invaluable information is truly unmatched. Pure cinema. Never stop.

  • @JustOrgil
    @JustOrgil 6 дней назад +1

    You sharing all the doubts and struggles that you're going through as you set up the shots is super helpful and inspirational. Most RUclipsrs have been hiding the struggle and focusing on making it look easy which feels discouraging to watch. You helped me understand the type of effort and thought that goes into creating these amazing results. Respect bro, thank you!🙏🔥

  • @MichaelBlevins-by8os
    @MichaelBlevins-by8os 11 месяцев назад +28

    Your casual teaching style is my favorite thing about your videos--this one especially. Feels low-pressure and encouraging. Love your enthusiasm for problem-solving and creative solutions.

  • @injectionAI
    @injectionAI 11 месяцев назад +71

    Bro I've been watching you for years, and I think this might be my favorite video that you've ever made. Thank you so much for how much work you did here. It really helps a lot of us.

    • @YCImaging
      @YCImaging  11 месяцев назад +3

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @calieflauhz
      @calieflauhz 11 месяцев назад +1

      You me stop making excuses...and get after it

    • @injectionAI
      @injectionAI 11 месяцев назад

      FACTS @@calieflauhz

  • @Tsebish
    @Tsebish 11 месяцев назад +20

    was super tired of everyone trying to make it look easy and just natural, but looking at you grinding show us on how much work is done on a lot of videos you just take for granted UK. super grateful to have known and seen your contents over the years. loving this new era! oh and ... "Just roll with it 🎥”

  • @rokpodlogar6062
    @rokpodlogar6062 10 месяцев назад +1

    love the confidence of being alone in public like this. and then at night and in traffic.

  • @AlexSullivan-d6j
    @AlexSullivan-d6j 11 месяцев назад +11

    This is why I watch you. I could have watched another hour of this easily. Its easy to believe that someone like you is just a professional all the time and is doesn't have to go through trial and error. Another thing that helped me too is the fact that you didn't really enjoy the shot of you sitting on the hood of your car and that was honestly one of my favorites, just goes to show how everyone likes something different and that's the beauty of cinematography.

  • @ProppedProductions
    @ProppedProductions 20 дней назад

    You just have to start. Get out there and get the shots you need. This is the best advice for anyone.

  • @IsraeliteMan713
    @IsraeliteMan713 11 месяцев назад +5

    Even the fox tryna learn about lightning

  • @OAVProduction
    @OAVProduction 11 месяцев назад +1

    This guy is an artist, he shoots like he's painting

  • @czur1991
    @czur1991 11 месяцев назад +9

    bro thanks for teaching such practical and high quality cinematography, God bless!!!

    • @YCImaging
      @YCImaging  11 месяцев назад +1

      My pleasure!

  • @arsenalmob
    @arsenalmob 11 месяцев назад +1

    You're one of the FEW people I'll see a 10min+ video get posted and I still go to it without feeling like I'm going to sit through some nonsense. The work is dope as always

  • @doughallstoryteller
    @doughallstoryteller 11 месяцев назад +5

    Love your style man. Been watching for an age. Love how you don’t rush and you seem to just be you. I’ve taken that lesson for my own stuff man. Cheers for that ❤

  • @LIFESTYLEFITWITHMO
    @LIFESTYLEFITWITHMO Месяц назад

    I’m here 10 months later still being inspired . Thank you ❤

  • @31kaydawg
    @31kaydawg 11 месяцев назад +3

    Aye YC, "just roll with it 📽" this is gold! Im learning so, a huge thank you!

  • @Aleksanderespelid
    @Aleksanderespelid 11 месяцев назад +1

    This was an enjoyable 47 minutes to have in the background while I am cutting my own videos! Inspiring setups man!

  • @HalfNHalf02
    @HalfNHalf02 11 месяцев назад +3

    Mann that garage shot really got me hyped seeing it put all together! also love the long videos I personally am a fan

  • @Monoqor
    @Monoqor 9 месяцев назад

    “Just roll with it” - You a mad scientist dawg lol.
    The opening scenes were crazy good & the 4-segmented one is one of the coldest I’ve seen.
    Always enjoy the process of how you create these.

  • @VizwayMedia
    @VizwayMedia 11 месяцев назад +3

    we already know youre the goat, but DAMN. This man is on a different level right now with the story telling frfr! Informative and creative video ftw!

    • @YCImaging
      @YCImaging  11 месяцев назад

      Appreciate it bro!

  • @Filmmaking-on-a-budget
    @Filmmaking-on-a-budget Месяц назад

    Your hands-on instructional videos are great. I prefer this style of video versus watching someone sitting behind a desk talking about specs because it just makes you wonder if they really know how to use the equipment they are selling you on. This is a great channel - blessings from Oklahoma

  • @DDN
    @DDN 11 месяцев назад +3

    Bro! This was extremely helpful in learning different lighting techniques. Definitely appreciate the tips. Would love more of this style of video. Thanks!

    • @YCImaging
      @YCImaging  11 месяцев назад

      More to come!

  • @treychow
    @treychow 3 месяца назад

    No one else on RUclips talking about this stuff makes me feel more confident in my ability to do better the next time I apply what I've learned.
    You can tell when someone truly owns their own affair with their craft, when their own energy and personality can sell the craft.
    Def my favorite.

  • @NaorFilms
    @NaorFilms 11 месяцев назад +6

    Great video!

    • @YCImaging
      @YCImaging  11 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate it!

  • @RodasFitHQ
    @RodasFitHQ 2 месяца назад

    I am a gym owner and film and photograph all my own content. Your videos are amazing. The way you break it down is awesome. Thank you.

  • @TreyFowler86
    @TreyFowler86 11 месяцев назад +2

    This opening shot ...... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @YCImaging
      @YCImaging  11 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate it!

  • @theKingKastro
    @theKingKastro Месяц назад

    Just roll with it - I never knew the lights can still appear non-existent when you adjust the white balance, truly amazed me. You definitely making me aware of how I wanna set up my videos so thank you👏🏽

  • @brittanyfigaro
    @brittanyfigaro 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love the long videos and the process. Short form content makes people think everything is sooooo quick and its not. So when clients come and expect things to be done in a day or their budget dont make their request, this is why!!! Favorite shot was the garage because of the process.

  • @InfamousParody
    @InfamousParody 2 месяца назад

    Bro i went to film school and its been a while since i created anything. You kinda just summed everything up by the whole "Just Roll With it" bit. Alsoooo you hit the nail on the head with the whole art of filmmaking is essentially just problem solving. Yes vision is a huge part of it. But that will come with time as you develop that artistic eye.

  • @NarveeStudios
    @NarveeStudios 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yo! "Just roll with it," like you said - I'm going through my filmmaking journey. I am new to this and I really appreciate that you showed moments when you were failing, but figured it out. And that making a short video takes real time and preparation. To me, that’s new, and to capture that, a long video like this it was completely necessary, it just gives a better sense of time. So, yeah thanks for sharing!

  • @Larry-f9g
    @Larry-f9g 2 месяца назад

    Just so you know as a marketer, longer videos are your best friend. This is where you can really retarget to sell other things to...like courses. People who watch your whole videos (like me) is very valuable in terms of brand awareness and salability. Love your content dude! Thanks for helping me on my content creation journey.

  • @damianseals
    @damianseals 11 месяцев назад

    When I tapped on this video I had no intention of watching the whole thing, I was like “whoa that’s long” but then I ended up watching it anyway and quite enjoyed it

  • @JMPhotographik
    @JMPhotographik 5 месяцев назад

    Pretty sure this is the ONLY video I've seen on YT about lighting that actually has good lighting!

  • @DavidZhou
    @DavidZhou 11 месяцев назад

    Just roll with it 🎥 these long form videos are packed with tons of good information and seeing the BTS and thought process behind your decisions is priceless 👌🏼

  • @kevinjsmithii
    @kevinjsmithii 11 месяцев назад

    I have a gaffing job at @10am & considering how we’re gonna be working with multiple lights, your vid reminds me that less can really be more. - Especially for intense scenes. JUST ROLL WITH IT 🎥 & my fav shot is hard to pick between the green & red one at 41:00 & the garage one with the lazy Suzan 🔥

  • @arthur_ohumukini
    @arthur_ohumukini 11 месяцев назад

    It's crazy how much in depth yet consumable content you put out for us all. I hope you get $300 million dollars somehow hahaha

  • @carlclippedit
    @carlclippedit 7 месяцев назад

    You really encapsulated the feeling of us feeling like we’re there with you. Awesome work

  • @opininglurker1452
    @opininglurker1452 21 день назад

    Made it all the way through. The garage shot was like Blade Runner, but I also really liked the leaves or blind modifications to the fill light.

  • @Israelite.Princess
    @Israelite.Princess 3 месяца назад

    Just roll with it 🎥
    Thank you for shooting this. I’ll definitely be utilizing these techniques to elevate my videography style. 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💯

  • @user-or2io9cf7c
    @user-or2io9cf7c 6 месяцев назад

    You're a gifted teacher, God bless 🙏

  • @Raudreadz
    @Raudreadz 11 месяцев назад +1

    I actually love long and thorough videos especially as a beginner. And this video was dope! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 🙏❤️

  • @13th_Shots
    @13th_Shots 9 месяцев назад

    The amount of lightning needed for these shots are underrated. Thanks for being in depth and the BTS bro!

  • @danielaquiroz8783
    @danielaquiroz8783 2 месяца назад

    Literally I never comment on YT videos, but imma “just roll with it 🎥”

  • @mario98730
    @mario98730 11 месяцев назад

    Dawg I ain't know the 300c came in white? It looks c l e a n. Love that you walked us through the entire process, both the fun results and the sometimes tedious path to get there. I appreciate this reminder than you can keep things simple and still make some great stuff if you push through the doubt in your mind. Just roll with it baby!

  • @a-framesurfmedia
    @a-framesurfmedia 10 месяцев назад

    Yeah man… can watch a 2 hours behind the scenes with you presenting….thx for all the inspiration man. You are a machine.

  • @theofficialDigiDad
    @theofficialDigiDad 10 месяцев назад

    New to your content man, but as a new and up and coming filmmaker who’s also black, I appreciate your advice and art. Thank you for the insight and motivation brotha

  • @DamienTheRaw
    @DamienTheRaw 6 месяцев назад

    Honestly, I wanna thank you for making this video. It really inspired me.

  • @ngonzale3
    @ngonzale3 11 месяцев назад

    That was wonderful! You’re the filmmaker friend we wish we hung out with. That’s the vibe of the video. Thank you for letting us hang with you along the creative journey.

  • @doingitbigent
    @doingitbigent 11 месяцев назад

    I like that no matter the duration of the video you still be on subject and not everywhere but the subject I highly respect that. Watched the whole thing

  • @freddthedemigodd2860
    @freddthedemigodd2860 6 месяцев назад

    Just Roll With It 🎥! The tunnel shot was really dope and the room shoot with the silhouette and the blue light in the background was awesome too!

  • @shawnbreeze
    @shawnbreeze 11 месяцев назад

    Just roll with it 🎥... So many gems in this video. Thank you! I was shocked when I found out you staged the appearance of a car passing by your garage. Respect!

  • @SpregioCheeks
    @SpregioCheeks 11 месяцев назад

    Dude that green toned balance looks fire!!!!

  • @pppaz
    @pppaz 11 месяцев назад +1

    Long time viewer, first time commenting. This is easily my all time favorite video of yours. Straight up masterclass. Your enthusiasm for your craft shines.

  • @shaysportal
    @shaysportal 7 месяцев назад

    Captivating…I didn’t even realize how long it was. You had me LOCKED in. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @themikereda
    @themikereda 11 месяцев назад

    Keep making the kind of content you want to make man. Don't let the algorithm burn you out. When you make stuff that feeds your passion and creativity, it makes us want to watch even more. Keep up the good work

  • @MonaLisa3
    @MonaLisa3 10 месяцев назад

    It really wasn't long enough because I'm currently binge watching your content.😅 It's very valuable to me and the doubts you have about scenes is sooooo funny to me because to me they all look great 😂😂😂😂 I'm a real novice trying to get into content making and it so much value here. Thank you for putting in the time and giving the transparency 🫶🏾🙏🏾 much love.

  • @mattmahoney6229
    @mattmahoney6229 11 месяцев назад

    Aye man. Love your content. Been a cinematographer my whole career, love your teaching style. I wanted to mention something a grip taught me when I was coming up years ago: At 19:35 I can see your c stand arm is underslung, meaning on the left hand side of the stand and on the underside the knuckle (grip head). The weight of your light can break the lock, or grip, of your knuckle which can send your gear crashing to the ground on into someone. The safest way to mount these lights is stand behind your light stand, put he knuckle on the right hand side, and make sure the arm goes through the top side of the knuckle. This was, as weight is applied to the arm with lights or modifiers, it actually tightens the knuckle. Hope this helps, keep it up man. Love your channel.

    • @mattmahoney6229
      @mattmahoney6229 11 месяцев назад

      ah shoot. serves me right for not letting the video finish.

  • @B.A.ZIGGY.GLOBAL
    @B.A.ZIGGY.GLOBAL 11 месяцев назад

    Always authentic. The level of discipline to self motivate is unmatched

  • @LucyLightHernandez
    @LucyLightHernandez 10 месяцев назад

    Hold upp, dude you got 87k views. I watched this, and every second you shot is wanted by my eyes. The blue light is an emotion motion light spot. It made yo cry, but that was just the animated emo bomb from the shoot. I love your stuff. I could watch you over and over, and keep listening to your voice, and watching. Very, very good it's goose dinner and caviar.

  • @JamieBonfiglioArt
    @JamieBonfiglioArt 9 месяцев назад

    This was a great and enlightening video. We need to see just how much work goes into catching a 2- minute shot in an edited video. This was perfect

  • @FilmRigz
    @FilmRigz 11 месяцев назад

    U know I’m watching every video u drop, from day one my Boii 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @VIC3NT3CH3LLA
    @VIC3NT3CH3LLA 10 месяцев назад

    "Just Roll with it" Aye bro just wanted to say I appreciate you and all the information you provide🙌🙌

  • @thoughtsmovereality
    @thoughtsmovereality 9 месяцев назад

    Bro you’re a legend-thank you so, so much for your tips and feelings. You’re a saint and a film friend 4 life

  • @MBPmedia_and_production
    @MBPmedia_and_production 8 месяцев назад

    Bro, you are a legend man,I love your dedication, right now am a phone videographer but I've learnt alot from you,and that shot through the garage door,I loved it man

  • @Blueheffner11
    @Blueheffner11 11 месяцев назад

    Damn bro I really admire your confidence to shoot out in public like that let alone have lighting in the middle of the street where you have to move it from cars. I live in a small city called Harrisburg, Pa wherever you’re from it seems like the residence are respectful to people trying to be creative if I would’ve tried that in my town somebody probably would’ve tried to run over my lighting or get out and start drama!! Love ya channel 🤝🏽💯

  • @Nextsession271
    @Nextsession271 8 месяцев назад

    Bro. You're creative drive is insane. You inspire me big time!

  • @jimhestermanphotography
    @jimhestermanphotography 11 месяцев назад

    great as always man. Been watching you for like 8 years or so. Yeah... what we do is problem solving most of the time. Then a portion of that time is creating art with the problems we solved.

  • @imranchowdhury3037
    @imranchowdhury3037 6 месяцев назад

    wow, thanks man! thats a lot of work & dedication you put into making this video...and i love how realistic this is (the common problems photographers face can be mundane, non-thrilling but we do what we gotta do to get that "one shot")...the tips & advice you gave are real-life, and based on experience & since I m a semi-professional photographer, I appreciate it ! God bless you brother !

  • @saintdadmnd8477
    @saintdadmnd8477 11 месяцев назад

    Definitely need to make more content like this. The RUclips space needs it!

  • @realsohe2486
    @realsohe2486 8 месяцев назад

    Man, it's really great to make long format videos like this, it's a real course for beginners like me and you learn a lot.
    I'm just starting to make videos alone and this video simply made me feel less alone in my madness. I clearly don't have your level (maybe one day :p), but I recognized myself in this video... The struggles, the stress and the doubts and also the feeling, when it works (like the garage which is my favorite plan) to do something cool that pushes us to continue :)!
    So sincerely thank you very much for this format, and I would be delighted to see more :)!
    Just roll with it 🎥

  • @uralmb
    @uralmb 7 месяцев назад

    That is one of the best tutorial i've ever watched dude. Keep 'em going.

  • @croppixelmedia
    @croppixelmedia 10 месяцев назад

    Just roll with it 🎥. This is me personally, but I love these longer form videos it gives a much better insight into process, and shows how you work thru things.

  • @1cortneyw
    @1cortneyw 11 месяцев назад

    The cut in the house at the table was my favorite shot!

  • @Prod.ijay2135
    @Prod.ijay2135 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for your hard work and time putting this together. As a Music Producer who wants to get better at filming myself and try stand out with my creativity from other producers and filmmakers alike, I took a lot from this video. Thanks 🙏🏾

  • @JC-ll8xs
    @JC-ll8xs 5 месяцев назад

    Love your work and this longform video is refreshing and so good. As a writer - its true in my field of speciality - when you do or read a good long form article it blows the 'attention deficit' short pieces out of the water. Kudos to you - just discovered you with this vid - hope you'll feel pumped to do similar length vids in the future. Your articulate, chilled and well thought out approach not only the dynamic filming but also narration and audio is a winner - and those shots - Michael Mann would be jealous - much love from the UK and wishing you a lot of continued success in the future 🙏

  • @itzajdmting
    @itzajdmting 9 месяцев назад

    Dude you have absolutely nailed the riddle of cinematic lighting. The last red-blue scene I watched on another creators channel was heavily over saturated, but seeing yours the balance was just right. Beautiful work man 👍🏽😎

  • @perspectivefilms7342
    @perspectivefilms7342 11 месяцев назад

    youtube recommended me this.
    i love cinematography breakdowns so i watched all.
    nice work!

  • @WasionKey
    @WasionKey 11 месяцев назад

    lastly, hands down my favorite shit wa the one on the wall, in front of the parking garage. omg. Just roll with it 🎥

  • @taylorstanden
    @taylorstanden 5 месяцев назад

    Just roll with it 🎥 Thank you for the great video! That garage shot was 100% with the sketch. 👌

  • @John_Dltr
    @John_Dltr 11 месяцев назад

    Incroyable 🔥 Merci de montrer tout le processus pour crée de tels plans cinématographique. Je suis français, et actuellement aucune personne propose des vidéos aussi explicative et qualitative en France. Donc Merci 🙏🏻

  • @herwordshiswine
    @herwordshiswine 5 месяцев назад

    Yaaaay! The garage light experiment. Joy!!

  • @jmarkII
    @jmarkII 11 месяцев назад

    I regret that I'm just now finding your channel. Really good stuff and I love the cinematic approach to walking us through the process. It's very refreshing to watch from the standard talk about specs behind a desk video. Very inspirational for my own creativity.

  • @tellytellz5918
    @tellytellz5918 11 месяцев назад

    Pure and informative. One of your best ones. This style of video suits you well.

  • @Yemojaspeakspodcast
    @Yemojaspeakspodcast 11 месяцев назад

    I like the trail and error and explaining the process you took.

  • @MARLEYSKE
    @MARLEYSKE 11 месяцев назад

    Appreciate the value once again through all these years bro. That 40+ minutes felt like 10. Don’t stop my boy!

  • @thoughtsmovereality
    @thoughtsmovereality 9 месяцев назад

    Best filmmaking video on YT atm thank you!!!!!

  • @samcoleman8275
    @samcoleman8275 4 месяца назад

    Good stuff. I'm a photog (Fuji's and Holga 612 PANO). I learn a lot about story telling and interesting lighting setups watching your videos. Respect

  • @mbusoguma5504
    @mbusoguma5504 11 месяцев назад

    Great job. Very inspired, motivational and thoroughly well done. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @josephmspringfield
    @josephmspringfield 2 месяца назад

    I am a filmmaker from Brooklyn N.Y. now living in Virginia working on my 5th movie but first in Virginia. The shoot in this video I like was the most was in the Tunnel with tube light.

  • @pedrorealfernandes
    @pedrorealfernandes 11 месяцев назад

    “Just roll with it 🎥” thanks man, very useful

  • @AceshotProductions
    @AceshotProductions 11 месяцев назад

    Been watching for years! You and Ryan help keep me going when I’m ready to just quit it all

  • @mannyvidsnyc
    @mannyvidsnyc 11 месяцев назад

    This video IS LIT 🔥 As a long time subscriber, this right here gotta be among your best work! This approach to teaching is so refreshing. I actually watched the WHOLE THING! yes I made it to the end, and even watched the sponsored part out of respect for the work you put in.

  • @BourbonSauced
    @BourbonSauced 11 месяцев назад

    Great long form content to explain how you get "the shot". Man, even just setting up for a podcast is a pain with basic cameras without lights. We are about to dive into the lighting aspect soon and so your content is great for learning what to do and also your lessons learned to help keep the learning curve shallow for everyone. Appreciation goes to you! Stay Blessed.

  • @westerman3065
    @westerman3065 11 месяцев назад

    Bro, definitely roll with it! Not all the videos should be that long, but it’s nice to have them (lots of useful information) and, as for me, was easy to watch! Thanks👍🏻🙏🏻

  • @antirushdreamclub
    @antirushdreamclub 11 месяцев назад

    Yo, I definitely appreciate you taking through the ups and downs of your process. It gives a realistic view of what it takes to pull off these types of videos. My favorite shot was the moonlighting. However, I found myself being proud of you (even though this is a par asocial relationship) for the garage shot at the end. I was hoping amaran sponsored this video for all the work you put in for them on advertising

  • @iamwatari4088
    @iamwatari4088 8 месяцев назад

    I appreciate your content so much. You're one of the few youtubers I legit feel like im getting valuable lessons and information from. Just released my first little tester short short film. It sucks but you make me feel like I can get better.

  • @FWMkibwe
    @FWMkibwe 11 месяцев назад

    Nah bro I’m Loving these videos because right now I’m in the self portrait phase and I wanna get into making self cinematic visuals as well so this helps a lot! 🤞🏿🔥🔥🔥