Yeah man it’s a legit life saver. I can’t tell you how many times on set they have come in handy. Lol people have questioned why I have a closest full of lamps on many occasions but it’s so worth it. Appreciate you watching Steven!
I appreciate the fact that these are actually affordable options, lol. Also important to take this as a reminder that you don't have to buy everything on your gear wishlist when you can just buy the right tools or diy to achieve the same effect instead. That cinefoil stuff is so cool! 😄
Glad you liked it! And that is a very true point! I have built up all this stuff over time, it would be crazy to go out and buy everything at once. Just as you need things, pick ‘em up! Appreciate you!
A mentor of mine gave me a bunch of his old stuff and I didn't know what half of it was. Turns out, there was a load of cinefoil and 2 carellini clamps! Thanks for educating me!
So I’ve seen a million of these videos and run a small production agency and this was useful to me, especially the lamp collection! If you’re a beginner these tips are GOLDEN! Much love, great video!
Debated whether to click on another gear recommendation video but so glad I did. These suggestions are awesome Carsten! Spending money on lamps for production design will increase your production value way more than a better camera. Subbed!
Man, when I went to University and we were shooting stuff for our sketchy Uni-TV, we used to use Cinefoil for EVERYTHING. I remember having no lighting equipment whatsoever but using a combination of Cinefoil and regular tinfoil to shape the light from bare lightbulbs. That stuff is crucial when you’re on a budget. Also kudos to my Uni for investing next to no money in lighting equipment but basically owning an infinite amount of foil 😂
Glad I could start you’re morning off with a chill vibe lol! 4x3 is one of the best aspect ratios in my opinion. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch Andreas!!
Haha glad it wasn’t mid. I’ve thought the same about alot of gear vids. So i really wanted to make one of all things that I actually use! Really appreciate you watching man and so glad you found this helpful!!
@@carstenschlag You're talented man, loved your work! Can I ask you a filmmaking question since I am a beginner - for full frame, if I could only have two focal lengths for all my work (narrative, short docs) out of 31, 43, 58 and 85 mm (Dulens primes), which two would you suggest? I was thinking 43 and 85. Would love to hear your thoughts though. Thanks!
I’d probably go 31 and 58. 43 is probably too tight for a lot of wide stuff you will want to get. And 85 I like but it’s also pretty tight and less versatile. 58 is a good mid focal length that has compression but isn’t too long that you can’t do handheld easily with it. Hope that helps!
I found the video really useful! Trying to invest my little money wisely in gear. Thank you for sharing an interesting selection (not a copy-paste from other videos!) :) Greetings from Italy.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I remember being in that same spot and all the videos kinda said the same stuff so I really tried hard to talk about other important cheap stuff! Really appreciate you watching!
Great advice, thank you for teaching those of us “RUclips” film makers 😅 May I ask what the talking head portions of this video were recorded on? Is it SOC or graded? Great image, thanks! Wait…are you wearing a Forestas Market T shirt?? That’s where I used to get our lunch meats! You’re not in Phoenixville PA are you??
Glad you are finding it useful! Everything is shot on my fx3 and then I grade it in resolve. And yes !! I am from Phoenixville! I’m actually moving back to town next month and am super pumped to be coming back. It’s a great place. Appreciate you watching!
@@carstenschlag wow bro small world! I’m a local business owner in Phoenixville and one of my companies used to maintain the Phoenixville and Spring Valley YMCAS, but I’m also a bodybuilding and addiction recovery coach of over 20 years which is my main gig. Hence the channel here “Healing 2gether!” If you get a chance to look at the talking head videos I’ve shot on here most were with the C100 mkii and sigma 18-35. But now that I’m being offered multiple brand deals I’d like to step up the quality a bit. Btw did you work with big Mitch at Forestas? -Adam Aka Coach HardgainZ
Wow yeah such a small world! I never worked at Forestas but most of my friends did back in high-school. I’ll definitely check out your videos. The sigma 18-35 is a great lens. That was my workhorse for quite a while !
I subscribed like 2 minutes in lol I struggle so much with lighting and i love the look of your video, and how realistic your tips felt. super helpful Thank you!
Haha I struggle with Lighting a lot too. It never gets much easier lol. Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you are finding value in the video! It makes taking the time to make these videos worth it! Appreciate you!!
Glad you enjoyed it! I really tried to make sure I included genuinely useful and affordable options. So glad you got something from it! Appreciate you!
Yo Evan !! Haha glad I could influence you. These really are useful tools, I legit used all of them on set the day after I filmed this vid haha. Appreciate you watching!
4:04 super cool; and yeah what the other comment said ❤ 4:3 crazy standout video... did it change after i read their comment?? was i Schrödinger-Cat'd?
Haha all the thrift stores I go to have big ass lamp sections. And I legit have a closet in my house that I keep just lamps in, like 15 of em 😂. Appreciate you watching man!
Thank you my Man! Haha I know I’m always searching for things that are cheap that actually make a difference. So I figured others are as well! And thanks man 4:3 is my fav aspect ratio rn lol. Appreciate you!!
For anyone starting out who feels like a lamp is a silly tool to have in your kit, think again 🤣Wish I knew earlier how quickly lamps can make a scene look 10x better.
Haha this legit made me laugh out loud when I read this. I didn’t realize how far off on the prices I was till I started editing lol. Prolly should have checked em before shooting. Appreciate you watching my dude!
Haha I feel that man. I’ve done many of those jobs. They are helpful though at gaining a strong foundation in camera operating and get the shots you need fast and under pressure! Appreciate you watching man!
Legit the first time I ever heard of someone collecting lamps for filmmaking. Great idea 🎥🤘🏾
Yeah man it’s a legit life saver. I can’t tell you how many times on set they have come in handy. Lol people have questioned why I have a closest full of lamps on many occasions but it’s so worth it. Appreciate you watching Steven!
Great.. ❤
Thanks man !!
Yeah but it's such a great idea!!
@@StarLightDotPhotos thanks dude
I appreciate the fact that these are actually affordable options, lol.
Also important to take this as a reminder that you don't have to buy everything on your gear wishlist when you can just buy the right tools or diy to achieve the same effect instead. That cinefoil stuff is so cool! 😄
Glad you liked it! And that is a very true point! I have built up all this stuff over time, it would be crazy to go out and buy everything at once. Just as you need things, pick ‘em up! Appreciate you!
A mentor of mine gave me a bunch of his old stuff and I didn't know what half of it was. Turns out, there was a load of cinefoil and 2 carellini clamps! Thanks for educating me!
Wow you hit the jackpot! Haha sounds like you had a great mentor! Appreciate you watching man!
So I’ve seen a million of these videos and run a small production agency and this was useful to me, especially the lamp collection!
If you’re a beginner these tips are GOLDEN! Much love, great video!
Wow thanks man, that means a lot ! Haha the lamps are my favorite tip for sure. Really appreciate you watching!
about to film my first narrative project and this helped out a TON especially since i have such a small budget. such good recommendations man! :)
great video, none of the usual RUclips sponsored sales pitch content about the newest gear etc. Simply telling us information. Thank you
Debated whether to click on another gear recommendation video but so glad I did. These suggestions are awesome Carsten! Spending money on lamps for production design will increase your production value way more than a better camera. Subbed!
Thanks Matt! Haha I’m so glad it was worth your click. Lamps might literally be my favorite pieces of gear I own. Appreciate you big time Man!
Man, when I went to University and we were shooting stuff for our sketchy Uni-TV, we used to use Cinefoil for EVERYTHING. I remember having no lighting equipment whatsoever but using a combination of Cinefoil and regular tinfoil to shape the light from bare lightbulbs. That stuff is crucial when you’re on a budget. Also kudos to my Uni for investing next to no money in lighting equipment but basically owning an infinite amount of foil 😂
Haha hey they taught you the magic of cine foil. That is priceless knowledge lol! Appreciate you man!
Great tips and everything but I LOVE the aspect ratio and the bg music! Just gave me a nice chill vibe that I needed this morning! :D
Glad I could start you’re morning off with a chill vibe lol! 4x3 is one of the best aspect ratios in my opinion. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch Andreas!!
All GREAT picks! Wonderful advice!
Thanks Paul! They are the things I use the most lol! Appreciate you watching man
Absolutely
thanks so much for the pointers brother
Thank you for watching dude! So glad you found it useful. Appreciate you brother!
When i opened this, i thought i was going to receive mid advises, but no, you actually gave me dope advises that helped a lot 🔥🔥
Haha glad it wasn’t mid. I’ve thought the same about alot of gear vids. So i really wanted to make one of all things that I actually use! Really appreciate you watching man and so glad you found this helpful!!
This is a legit useful list!
I’m so glad you like it! I really tried to make it stuff people actually need. Appreciate you watching!
What creature would ever want to see you fail? 😂 Thanks for the content ❤
Haha thanks big dawg! I genuinely appreciate you!!
Killer suggestions! Thanks for the solid video!
So glad you found it useful! Appreciate you brotha!
Great work. Very inspirational 😍
Thanks brotha!! Appreciate you!
Such helpful tips my man! Do you have a website? Where do I see your work? Some of the frames from your work you showed were beautiful.
Thank you so much! That’s so nice of you to say. I really appreciate it! My website is carstenschlag.com ! Appreciate you!
@@carstenschlag You're talented man, loved your work!
Can I ask you a filmmaking question since I am a beginner - for full frame, if I could only have two focal lengths for all my work (narrative, short docs) out of 31, 43, 58 and 85 mm (Dulens primes), which two would you suggest? I was thinking 43 and 85. Would love to hear your thoughts though. Thanks!
I’d probably go 31 and 58. 43 is probably too tight for a lot of wide stuff you will want to get. And 85 I like but it’s also pretty tight and less versatile. 58 is a good mid focal length that has compression but isn’t too long that you can’t do handheld easily with it. Hope that helps!
@@carstenschlag Thank you for your response man. It helps! Wish you well.
we use black chart paper or wooden black cutter boards
Nice! Those work great as well! Appreciate you watching man!!
Thanks some great ideas!
Thanks for watching man! Appreciate you!
I found the video really useful! Trying to invest my little money wisely in gear. Thank you for sharing an interesting selection (not a copy-paste from other videos!) :) Greetings from Italy.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I remember being in that same spot and all the videos kinda said the same stuff so I really tried hard to talk about other important cheap stuff! Really appreciate you watching!
Great advice, thank you for teaching those of us “RUclips” film makers 😅
May I ask what the talking head portions of this video were recorded on? Is it SOC or graded? Great image, thanks!
Wait…are you wearing a Forestas Market T shirt?? That’s where I used to get our lunch meats! You’re not in Phoenixville PA are you??
Glad you are finding it useful! Everything is shot on my fx3 and then I grade it in resolve. And yes !! I am from Phoenixville! I’m actually moving back to town next month and am super pumped to be coming back. It’s a great place. Appreciate you watching!
@@carstenschlag wow bro small world! I’m a local business owner in Phoenixville and one of my companies used to maintain the Phoenixville and Spring Valley YMCAS, but I’m also a bodybuilding and addiction recovery coach of over 20 years which is my main gig. Hence the channel here “Healing 2gether!”
If you get a chance to look at the talking head videos I’ve shot on here most were with the C100 mkii and sigma 18-35. But now that I’m being offered multiple brand deals I’d like to step up the quality a bit.
Btw did you work with big Mitch at Forestas?
-Adam
Aka Coach HardgainZ
Wow yeah such a small world! I never worked at Forestas but most of my friends did back in high-school.
I’ll definitely check out your videos. The sigma 18-35 is a great lens. That was my workhorse for quite a while !
Certainly very helpful information. Thank you very much inded!
Glad you found it useful Nick! Appreciate you my dude!!
What ratio video u use?
I believe this video was 5x3
I only just found your channel through Dylan Batista today but the way I subscribed with the speed of light is all on you buddy.
Thank you so much! Appreciate you big time!!
Your tips are really great...
Thanks brother, really appreciate you watching!
You forgot rich parents. I hear that helps a lot!!
😂😂😂 I feel you. But there’s always the budget versions that go way cheaper on Amazon.
What's the name of the part you put on the cardellini clamp at 3:42 ? Cool video man !
Thanks man! It was a grip head and a baby pin! Appreciate you watching dude!!
as other peeps are saying - these are remarkably good tips! Ima get myself some bits ordered. Thanks so much 🔥
Thanks Benjamin! So happy you found the vid useful! Appreciate you brother!!
what lens do you use for your videos?? its incredible!
Sony g master 24-70 v1 ! It’s a beast of a lens, I highly recommend it! Appreciate you watching man!
As a cinema enthusiast, these tips are gold. Thank you, Carsten.
Thank you man! I’m so glad you enjoyed the vid! Appreciate you!!
I subscribed like 2 minutes in lol I struggle so much with lighting and i love the look of your video, and how realistic your tips felt. super helpful Thank you!
Haha I struggle with Lighting a lot too. It never gets much easier lol. Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you are finding value in the video! It makes taking the time to make these videos worth it! Appreciate you!!
Thank you! How did you mount the camera to the clamp? It looks like there's an extra piece added to make that possible?
Thank YOU for watching! It was a cardilini clamp with a grip head on it with a baby pin inserted into the grip head. Appreciate you watching!!
This was so much good information. Thank you!
So pumped you found it useful! Haha makes me feel like making these vids is worth it. Appreciate you big time!
Great stuff man, your channel is really helpful for indie filmmaking! I'm buying lamps this weekend, LOL
Thanks Ryan! I really appreciate that! Buy all the lamps you can find haha they will come in handy legit all the time! Appreciate you man!
Um sorry to disturb but does anyone knows the name of background music ??
Awesome video with great tips. Question, what camera did use to shoot this video? The footage looks good .
Aye thank you man! I shot it on the fx3. Best camera in the world ! Appreciate you !
Extremely informative. Thank you.
Thanks man! Glad you found it useful! Appreciate you watching!
Everyone is shittjng on you for this being expensive but these are ACTUALLY cheap and helpful tips. Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it! I really tried to make sure I included genuinely useful and affordable options. So glad you got something from it! Appreciate you!
Thank you for this information 🙏 keep them coming buddy am learning alot
Thank YOU man! I appreciate you watching so much and I’m so glad you’re finding the info useful !! I’ll try to keep ‘em comin lol
thanks for your job...!!!
Thank YOU for watching !! Appreciate you big time
lol BRO I COLLECT LAMPS TOO. ppl think im weird but i go thrifting for lamps hahah. Great use for practicals and sometimes my main lighting source
Haha hell yeah! Honestly man they are super cool looking and extremely useful. Glad there is another weirdo like me out there! Appreciate you!!
Loved it bro ❤
Thanks brother! Appreciate you !!
yes cheap stuff is my favorite!
Yessir! Me too haha. Appreciate you watching Joshua!
Good stuff man. I’m legitimately going to buy most of these things. Consider me influenced 😂
Yo Evan !! Haha glad I could influence you. These really are useful tools, I legit used all of them on set the day after I filmed this vid haha. Appreciate you watching!
Awesome video. Easy sub!
Thanks brother! Really appreciate you watching!
Thank you so much! I’m a beginner filmmaker and also very broke 😂
4:04 super cool;
and yeah what the other comment said ❤ 4:3 crazy standout video... did it change after i read their comment?? was i Schrödinger-Cat'd?
Thanks man! Haha I love a good 4:3 aspect ratio. Keeps it interesting lol. Appreciate you watching as always!
great video
Thank you so much! Genuinely really appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Man these are very helpful thanks
So glad this was helpful, I genuinely love using all these things! Appreciate you watching
Great channel! Not the same ole camera spec crap
Thanks dude! Haha you will find almost no camera specs here. It’s never been something that’s interested me. Really appreciate you watching!
A yourube vid in 4:3? I kinda fw it
Thanks man haha I thought it was pretty neat too. Appreciate you watching man !!
LOVE reflectors !!
Dude they are the best! Haha there use cases are endless! Appreciate you luke!
Helpful tips. Had to sub 💪🏾
Thank you man! I appreciate you !!
Now im gonna be looking for those curtains in your videos lol
Haha you will spot them almost every time. Appreciate you watching!
First time watching one of your videos… cool video bro. 👍🏻🔥 thanks for the tips!
PD. Jesus Loves You.
Thanks brother! I genuinely appreciate you and your comment!!
Where’s this lamp store front located at?😂😂😂 But for real, where are you storing all of those lamps😂🙏🏼
Haha all the thrift stores I go to have big ass lamp sections. And I legit have a closet in my house that I keep just lamps in, like 15 of em 😂. Appreciate you watching man!
Another banger!
Aye thank you my guy! As always appreciate you watching!!
Totally hated it, only watched to see you fail! :)
Seriously great videos love your tips!!
Keep it going
Haha thanks Markus!! I’ll try to keep ‘em comin! Genuinely appreciate you brotha!
this is is the first video i watched where the "cheap" gear is actually cheap and not like 200$
6:06 the guy behind sitting on sofa his eyes glitching
Haha yeah, it freaked me out the first time I realized. Idk what was going on 😂. Appreciate you watching man!
For real what was bro doing 😟
Haha who knows
Video ratio?
4x3 ! It’s one of my favorites. Appreciate you watching!!
what is bro doing at 6:05
Haha i have no idea, I’ve wondered that myself. Appreciate you watching!
SUBSCRIBE worthy content. I've been in the industry for 10 years and still didn't know some of these tricks. BIG FAT SUB
Aye thanks man!! I’m pumped you got something from it! Appreciate you big time!
It’s definitely worth having, but I’m shocked that clamp costs as much as it does
Yeah honestly I was pretty shocked when it was first recommended to me. I promise though, you will get your money worth! Appreciate you watching !
Mannnn Thanks for this you showed a lot of really useful gear and hacks that are either cheap or affordable. 😁 love the 4:3 dude!
Thank you my Man! Haha I know I’m always searching for things that are cheap that actually make a difference. So I figured others are as well! And thanks man 4:3 is my fav aspect ratio rn lol. Appreciate you!!
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Thanks Noah! Appreciate you big dawg!
For anyone starting out who feels like a lamp is a silly tool to have in your kit, think again 🤣Wish I knew earlier how quickly lamps can make a scene look 10x better.
Haha dude I own more lamps then I do lights at this point 😂. It’s so worth it though! Really appreciate you watching Brandon!!
Grab a few dimmers with your lamps also for about $11 each.
That’s a great tip!! Thanks Kody! Appreciate you !
gear actually needs you
Haha I’d say we need each other equally! Appreciate you!!
WHAT is going on with bros eyes 6:04
what the fuck was happening with that guy at 6:05
Edging
@@Exydous i love edging
Haha not too sure honestly. I feel like it may be the most talked about thing from this video lol. Appreciate you watching man!!
Xokas, eres tú?
Anyone else notice the actor at 6.06 being possessed by a demon?
Haha yes, not sure what he was doing there. Appreciate you watching!
Love the content, but god help you if you ever end up on the price is right. haha
Haha this legit made me laugh out loud when I read this. I didn’t realize how far off on the prices I was till I started editing lol. Prolly should have checked em before shooting. Appreciate you watching my dude!
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Appreciate you big time !!
You look like babytron 😭😂
Haha I have no idea what or who that is . Is this a good thing or a bad thing 😂?
@@carstenschlag he’s a rapper from Detroit! look him up you’ll see what I mean. it’s not bad I just see similarities haha
Haha facts, you’re not wrong 😂😂
Okay cinefoil is a game changer... where have I been?! (ah right, doing run and gun videography where I so rarely get the time to shape my light 😂🥲)
Haha I feel that man. I’ve done many of those jobs. They are helpful though at gaining a strong foundation in camera operating and get the shots you need fast and under pressure! Appreciate you watching man!