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Getting to an interview location only to realize it’s TINY is a documentary DP’s nightmare. So in this video I explore 5 lighting set ups you can use to get cinematic results in even the tiniest of rooms.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
2:00 - lighting this small bedroom & why
3:21 - setting up the frame
5:33 - first lighting set up: china cube
8:18 - second lighting set up: light matt with diffusion
12:17 - third scenario: tube lights setup
16:46 - fourth lighting setup: bounce spotlight
22:27 - bonus setup
25:06 - final thoughts
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🎥 WANT TO SHOOT DOCUMENTARIES LIKE A PROFESSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHER? START HERE: filmschool.lucforsyth.com/documentary-cinematography
⛑️NEED PERSONALIZED HELP? SCHEDULE 1:1 CAREER DEVELOPMENT OR CONSULTATION CALL ⛑️ filmschool.lucforsyth.com/consultations
Getting to an interview location only to realize it’s TINY is a documentary DP’s nightmare. So in this video I explore 5 lighting set ups you can use to get cinematic results in even the tiniest of rooms.
👇🏻MORE RESOURCES FOR FILMMAKERS 👇🏻
🗞 FREE MONTHLY TIPS FOR FILMMAKING, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
📘LIFE-CHANGING ADVICE FOR FILMMAKERS (FREE 70-PAGE EBOOK) 📘: tinyurl.com/ax9c3kkf
📽 A FILMMAKER’S GUIDE TO LONG TERM CAREER PLANNING (FREE 5 DAY CHALLENGE) 📽: bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD) 📖: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
📝✅ ESSENTIAL GEAR PACKING CHECKLIST (FREE DOWNLOAD) ✅📝: tinyurl.com/ycknfa7j
🤘 WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!) 🤘: audiio.com/lucforsyth
🔗 LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO
Gear Used:
Aputure 300d II: bhpho.to/43zUXuK
Aputure Spotlight: bhpho.to/41ylCdq
Westcott Cine Frame: bhpho.to/3VDIowx
Amaran f22c Panel: bhpho.to/3ACWV3S
Aputure Infinibars: bhpho.to/4gw5GfY
Westcott China Cube: bhpho.to/3Df9Iek
Aputure MC Pro Kit: bhpho.to/3z12hFH
CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
2:00 - lighting this small bedroom & why
3:21 - setting up the frame
5:33 - first lighting set up: china cube
8:18 - second lighting set up: light matt with diffusion
12:17 - third scenario: tube lights setup
16:46 - fourth lighting setup: bounce spotlight
22:27 - bonus setup
25:06 - final thoughts
🎥 🔥 📷 GEAR I USE
MY ACAM: amzn.to/3CsrOoy
MY YOUTUBE CAM: amzn.to/3TcW12m
BEST DOC TRIPOD IN THE WORLD: bhpho.to/3VD3Gsn
MY FAVORITE CAMERA BACKPACK: bit.ly/3yTAJPh
EXPEDITION BACKPACK: bit.ly/3MEkco2
YOUTUBE LENS: amzn.to/3CuSl4x
CURRENT DRONE: amzn.to/3BRUQBR
KEY LIGHT: amzn.to/40cH7Q7
SHOTGUN MIC: amzn.to/3hVwVnL
COMPUTER: amzn.to/3HXNwlE
*Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended*
✋ SAY HI
Email (business inquiries only): luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth
