The Math Behind “Cinematic Lighting” - PART 1 Blaine Westropp 2023-11-23 | A deeper look at what goes into that sweet sweet cinematic look. Considering photometrics is a great way to be prepared when approaching how to light in a scene. Here we look at Arri Photometrics, and the Illumination Handbook built into Sinus Link. We then look at how to use these apps to make calculations for other film lights that are not included in either app. Part 2 will dive a bit deeper into lighting large sets. We will also take a deeper look into the inverse square law and how to maintain consistent lighting in large spaces. Set a light 3D 15% off code: WSTRPP - elixxier.com/en/set-a-light-3d/#v2=63cff39376ec3(right now this software is also on sale, it is a true necessity)Although there is no music in this video, I have been using Audiio for the past few months and I love it. Use code Blaine70 for a nice discount: audiio.com/blainewestroppjoin the discord: discord.gg/Tm6AjeUyWc
Lighting spaces. Not faces! Blaine Westropp 2024-09-13 | speaking of perfection... https://juiceboxstudio.storethis video explores that never ending chase for finding the cinematic light. taking the classic "lighting spaces, not faces" approach can help when capturing scenes in a narrative or commercial world, where you want to have an easier time creating a mood, or something more natural. F1 overview: youtu.be/PdOPj9izU1A?si=Pcupx7-5Kb6iSPQODiscord: discord.gg/ZX6YMB49xfDesc
Summicron-C Blaine Westropp 2024-09-10 | be good to yourself and get F1 - https://juiceboxstudio.storeyoutu.be/PdOPj9izU1A?si=o_3sN2O6VozSes4TLeitz Leica Summicron-C + Arri Alexa Mini LF
2 cool lenses Blaine Westropp 2024-08-26 | F1 is fun - https://juiceboxstudio.storemusic was from audiio. get 70% off your first year with code blaine70 here - audiio.com/blaineaffiliate links for lenses:$20 Opteka 58MM 0.35x Fisheye Wide Angle Lens - amzn.to/3Xh18Dl$200 Opteka 67mm 0.3x HD Ultra Fisheye Lens Adapter - amzn.to/3z2iBWEB&H - bhpho.to/4cFsmrO
how to fix it in post... lazily Blaine Westropp 2024-08-03 | It's good to be back! Lazy VFX in Davinci Resolve, Fusion, and Photoshop, with a sprinkle of theory that can help you begin to think about how simple VFX can be used to improve your cinematography. F1 Film Emulation - https://juiceboxstudio.storeF1 overview - youtu.be/PdOPj9izU1A?si=vmiKrj28OHskY9mdaudiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year, of a pro plan or code Blaine199 to bring the lifetime plan down to $200 total cost!More to come…
This is a great camera slider. Blaine Westropp 2024-07-10 | Syrp Magic Carpet Pro Slider. Solid. Smooth. Great price. I have only had this for 2 days so I cannot speak to the long term durability, but it does feel very nice. very solid. light weight. infinitely extendable. could be a good option if you need a camera slider.F1 Film Emulation - https://juiceboxstudio.storeF1 overview - youtu.be/PdOPj9izU1A?si=vmiKrj28OHskY9mdaudiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year. Slider - bhpho.to/3WfbGCeI’d recommend Matthews slider stands, or similar, with junior pins to 3/8-16 or to mount it on strong sticks with support on one or both ends. There are multiple end support options, and as mentioned.. apple boxes are often times a slider’s best friend!more to come...
Introducing F1 Film Emulation Blaine Westropp 2024-07-01 | https://juiceboxstudio.storeCurrently supported pipelines:DWGLogCS-Log3RedWideGamutRGB/Log3G10Canon Log 2BMD Gen 5Panasonic V-LogFujifilm F-Log/F-Log2Rec709
Things to know about color grading. Blaine Westropp 2024-06-26 | F1 Film Emulation is live! https://juiceboxstudio.storeOverview: youtu.be/PdOPj9izU1A?si=1iNWtbiqg9bkXPLNA couple important color grading techniques.
lighting test Blaine Westropp 2024-06-15 | aputure 600d pro with different attachments, and a cameo from an aputure MC pro. beginning stages of creating artificial sunlight. camera exposure, light intensity, and light position remain untouched for the duration of this cinematic lighting masterclass. one single grade on the timeline level in davinci resolve. every clip has the exact same grade.
i hunted down a GH7 and tested it with an Alexa Blaine Westropp 2024-06-11 | Testing a Panasonic Lumix GH7 and the Arri Alexa. Taking a close look at arri logc on the GH7, a first for any camera to have, and how it compares to an actual Arri Alexa.Footage was shot on the Arri Alexa mini LF, and the GH7 with DZO vespid lenses (vespid 40mm and vespid 21mm to get a similar HFOV). Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you @sloppysteaks / @impatrickt for joining. Check the video on Patrick's channel. The first of hopefully many collabs: youtu.be/BBXa1USsnxE?si=LO97AOaV3kBdx_oeThank you Audiio! audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year. Unlimited music and SFX. $59.F1 Film Emulation: https://juiceboxstudio.storeGH7:bhpho.to/3Xh6u1Famzn.to/3xay71ZDiscord: discord.gg/9CaVjwHZF7more to come...0:00 the hunt3:08 special guest3:48 the testing approach4:53 GH7 vs Alexa Day Exterior5:41 VLOG vs LogC7:51 Arri vs GH7 highlights 10:24 GH7 logc skintones13:00 Sony FX3 vs Alexa 14:47 m4/3 vs FF16:26 buying a GH7?17:29 GH7 footage 18:05 interview with the King of Toronto21:02 peace out
Lomo lenses are crazy! Blaine Westropp 2024-06-05 | Lomo lens test. Standard speeds. Shot on Arri Alexa Mini LF, open gate, arriraw, 1000 iso, 5600k. Rendered to 4448x3096 and uploaded to YouTube. The lenses have a beautiful look. very CINEMATIC.Lomo Lenses available to rent at Liminal Spaceliminalspaceproductions.cominstagram.com/liminalspacecleaudiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year. Unlimited music and SFX. $59.Discord: discord.gg/ZX6YMB49xfLomo lenses used:18mm T3.0 22mm T2.4 28mm T2.2 28mm T2.3 35mm T3.1 40mm T2.8 50mm T2.2 75mm T2.0 75mm T2.2 100mm T2.3 150mm T3.2
Blackwing7 + Alexa Mini LF Blaine Westropp 2024-06-04 | BLACKWING7 + mini LFTribe7 Blackwing7 lensesT tunedNo flare modificationBespoke housingsArri Alexa Mini LF, OG 2.39:1Full OG, 709 only version: youtu.be/_Y4Ww8FF8c820.7mm, T1.9, CF 7.5" 55mm image circle, 3.6lb27mm, T1.9, CF 13.5" 55mm image circle, 4.3lb37mm, T1.9, CF 18.5" 60mm image circle, 4.1lb57mm, T1.9, CF 18" 60mm image circle, 3.8lb77mm, T1.9, CF 2' 2" 60mm image circle, 3.6lb137mm, T1.9, CF 3' 1" 62mm image circle, 3.8lb104mm front diameter across the rangeThank you to Liminal Space for providing the space and equipment.liminalspaceproductions.cominstagram.com/liminalspacecleaudiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year. Unlimited music and SFX. $59.Discord: discord.gg/9CaVjwHZF7 - get in while you can!more to come...
vlog1 Blaine Westropp 2024-06-03 | Thank you Andrew + Liminal Spaceliminalspaceproductions.cominstagram.com/liminalspacecleTribe7 blackwing lens test: youtu.be/UJjQMuEye2M?si=NPY2C5OBiLHmxzvBaudiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year. Unlimited music and SFX. $59.Discord: discord.gg/9CaVjwHZF7 - get in while you can!
The OG Blaine Westropp 2024-05-29 | F1 film emulation is live! - https://juiceboxstudio.storeThe BMPCC OG. A classic. A masterpiece of a camera. I love the simplistic approach Blackmagic takes to making their cameras, new and old. audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year. Unlimited music and SFX. $59.Discord: discord.gg/9CaVjwHZF7 - get in while you can!more to come...
The one and only Atlas Mercury lenses + Alexa Mini LF Blaine Westropp 2024-05-22 | F1 film emulation - https://juiceboxstudio.storeAtlas Mercury 1.5x anamorphic lens test. shot on Alexa mini LF OG. cropped to 2.39:1. no color grading. rec709. 36, 42, and 72mm lenses.Rent them here: sharegrid.com/newyork/l/349547-atlas-mercury-36mm-42mm-and-72mm-lens-setaudiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year. Unlimited music and SFX. $59.Discord: discord.gg/9CaVjwHZF7 - get in while you can!disconapz: @disconapz
Laowa Nanomorph Anamorphic Zooms - Alexa Mini Blaine Westropp 2024-05-17 | Laowa Nanomorph Anamorphic Zoom Lenses1.5x anamorphic, 28-55mm, 50-100mm, T2.9, silver flare.Shot on an arri alexa mini in open gate. All footage was standard rec709, no color grading whatsoever. For some clips, only where mentioned in the video, I used the lens correction tool in davinci resolve to add more barrel distortion. I find this very useful to completing the look of some anamorphic lenses that exhibit pincushion distortion. Most zoom lenses, spherical and anamorphic zoom lenses will have slightly different distortion along the zoom range. This is something that I like to fix in post, sometimes in after effects, sometimes in resolve. I also hear fusion has a nice tool to do this as well. audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year. Unlimited music and SFX. $59. As mentioned in the video… no brainer. Discord: discord.gg/9CaVjwHZF7 - get in while you can!🫡
Magic Mask Blaine Westropp 2024-05-15 | Magic mask in davinci resolve is getting better! While it does not work on every shot or scene, it can be used here and there to improve your looks when color grading. From changing colors of different elements independently, to adjusting the lens blur, it can help you out in your journey to achieve that cinematic look. Also.. I am being made aware of people color grading in premiere. While I love premiere, and edit everything in premiere, you should consider downloading davinci resolve. There is a free version. Let me know if you have any questions. F1 coming soon 😉.audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for 70% off your first year. Unlimited music and SFX. $59. As mentioned in the video… no brainer. Discord: discord.gg/9CaVjwHZF7 - get in while you can!More to come…
intention Blaine Westropp 2024-05-04 | having intention behind your work in filmmaking, or in whatever industry you are in, is very useful. audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for big discountDiscord: discord.gg/Cd2Fe52fHM(the discord channel is free and amazing... join it!)
The Madness Blaine Westropp 2024-04-16 | shot on 35mm kodak film on the one and only arricam LT kodak vision3 500Tkodak vision3 200Tkodak vision3 250Dkodak ektachromearri master primesI shot one shot on an iPhone and one shot on the og BMPCC. I could have done a better job color grading this.. but I wanted to be done and upload.Behind the scenes of this video - youtu.be/IHS1acKVs5M?si=0TW8Qk3vaN2AcVQuMusic provided by @helloaudiioaudiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for big discount.eq serviced and location provided by Arri Rental Starring - @kay.butlerArri - @luis_fels1st AC - @arjunbajaj2nd AC - @armageddonfatherSteadicam - @lorenzino_zaniniGaffer - @nickbradyfilmsGrip @rplincoDrone Pilot - @loganlambertMoral Support - @somersashleyLeica Q2 operator - the_reporter_q2Development - @Kodak @KodakShootFilm Lab and Scan - http://metpostny.comjoin the discord, it's free and fun - discord.gg/8247PxEpTkmore to come... #kodak #film
An age old exposure trick. Blaine Westropp 2024-04-08 | some theories on exposing digital sensors, based on the age old thick negative. make sure you test on your camera before using these methods professionally, and let me know if you have any questions. The HDR wheels in davinci resolve help me to over expose in camera, to bring it down later in the color grade, and have a very clean image. it is not meant for every scenario, but helps out in a lot of scenarios. in this video I show the approach on the arri Alexa mini LF, but have done this on many other cameras with great results. again, make sure you test on your camera. audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for big discountDiscord: discord.gg/Cd2Fe52fHM(the discord channel is free and amazing... join it!)more to come...
Power Windows in Davinci Resolve Blaine Westropp 2024-04-04 | F1 film emulation is here! - https://juiceboxstudio.storePower windows in davinci resolve can help you achieve a higher end look during color grading. Join me on this magical power window journey to chase that cinematic look, and to spice up your footage in post.audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for big discountDiscord: discord.gg/Cd2Fe52fHM(the discord channel is free and amazing... join it!)Footage shown shot on the arri alexa mini LF and contax zeiss lenses. More to come…
Using mirrors to make natural looking light. Blaine Westropp 2024-04-02 | mirrors can be very helpful in the chase for that delicious cinematic light. whether they are actual mirrors, a reflector product like CRLS light bridge, liteflow, or even mirror boards off the truck.. they can help you achieve a very natural looking light. audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for big discountSet a light 3D 15% off use code: WSTRPP here: elixxier.com/en/set-a-light-3d/#v2=63cff39376ec3overview here: youtu.be/X7oSFkfhNIs?si=2MYCFdipQUj61oRifootage shown shot on arri alexa mini LF with contax zeiss lenses.lighting used in the ad shown in this video:Aputure 600D Pro - bhpho.to/43EINBPAmaran 300c - bhpho.to/3PM2phqAmaran PT4c - bhpho.to/3U52sYwAputure F10 Fesnel - bhpho.to/4aiK5oyAputure Spotlight Mount - bhpho.to/3vApmNUColor checker video: youtu.be/bmL2kgljJzY?si=TC_O_Jtg-2MtCxonColor checker link: bhpho.to/3TUebsHDiscord: discord.gg/jvFujJRBDH(the discord channel is free and amazing... join it!)affiliate links^more to come...
Perfect exposure and colors every time. Blaine Westropp 2024-03-27 | F1 Film Emulation: https://juiceboxstudio.storeThis is how you get perfect exposure and colors out of your camera. The color checker is a great tool for getting accurate exposure and colors. In this video I show a few key tricks to make your life easy and your footage look good by utilizing the Calibrite ColorChecker Video and davinci resolve to help in getting proper exposure and colors when shooting video. Let me know if you have any questions.Footage shot on the arri Alexa mini LF and contax zeiss lenses.audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for big discountColor checker affiliate link: bhpho.to/3TUebsHColor checker amazon: amzn.to/44teDBFdiscord: discord.gg/yHk5FUXWebmore to come...
How to use a mic like a pro Blaine Westropp 2024-03-26 | someone tell @ryan audiio.com/blaine - use code Blaine70 for big discountdiscord: discord.gg/yHk5FUXWeblav mic is a zoom f2 - bhpho.to/3IW39wTboom mic is a sennheiser MKE 400 - bhpho.to/4aAt1deI used an additional zoom f2 to record the boom mic. 32 bit float. love it.
Color grading Kodak motion picture Film in Davinci Resolve Blaine Westropp 2024-03-14 | F1 film emulation is here! - https://juiceboxstudio.storeQuick look at color grading Kodak motion picture film in Davinci Resolve. We look at multiple Kodak Vision3 35mm film stocks, including 500T, 200T, 250D, and Ektachrome. 3 perf and 4 perf. It is pretty easy to get film to a great place in Davinci Resolve and I love it. It is easier than grading digital footage in my opinion, but even some of the techniques shown in this video can be applied to color grading digital footage in resolve. The film look, on film… easy. Footage shown was shot on the Arricam LT, with Arri Master Prime lenses. It was processed by Kodak and scanned by Metro Post in NYC. Scans are 6k cineon log prores 4444XQ. Juicy. The shot in the “woods” was on an LED volume. Let me know if you have any questions. More to come!audiio.com/blaine + 70% off first year discount code ‘blaine70’ This includes stems (yay!) and the magical Linkmatch AI which is an incredible tool when searching for music. Save time and money. You’re welcome 😎Set a light 3D.. a true necessity - 15% off use code: WSTRPP here: elixxier.com/en/set-a-light-3d/#v2=63cff39376ec3I made a video about it here: youtu.be/X7oSFkfhNIs?si=xygVYhjHqYCdynP6Join my discord.. it is an amazing place and is free. Lot of smart people in here: discord.gg/SuCG26kP3y
Ektachrome is F***ing beautiful Blaine Westropp 2024-02-23 | 35mm Kodak Ektachrome Film. Pure beauty. Arricam LT. Arri Master Prime lenses. I have a lot more to share about film and other things. Stay tuned and let me know if you have any questions!70% off Audiio - use code Blaine70 here: audiio.com/blaineThe pro subscription includes linkmatch AI and StemsLifetime subscription to music and SFX $199Join my discord: discord.gg/3kcz7EsKjnIf you are interested in shooting stills with 35mm motion picture film, like kodak vision3 and ektachrome reach out to my friend and top tier 1st AC, Arjun - instagram.com/arjunbajajaBTS footage shot by:instagram.com/rplincoinstagram.com/nickbradyfilmsinstagram.com/loganlambertEquipment serviced by, and footage shot at Arri Rental in NYC. More to come!
Finding The Light. Blaine Westropp 2024-02-05 | Studio lightingIf you find yourself in the studio searching for that cinematic lighting.. some of the techniques in this video should be looked at. My approach for commercial lighting is ever evolving, but I will be sticking with this for a little while. I love it. I shot this setup on an arricam LT with multiple kodak film stocks. Can’t wait to share more! In this video I primarily analyze a shot from the arri alexa 35 and a 35mm master prime. I also dive into set a light 3d and how it helped me prepare for this project. Let me know if you have any questions!As mentioned, I have been exclusively using Audiio for all of my music and SFX needs and love it. Get 70% off a pro subscription (which has linkmatch AI) with code blaine70 here: audiio.com/blaineSet a light 3D 15% off use code: WSTRPP here: elixxier.com/en/set-a-light-3d/#v2=63cff39376ec3(right now this software is also on sale, it is a true necessity)Set a light overview: youtu.be/X7oSFkfhNIs?si=A9_5tnZrbJkH3KcMPhotometrics: youtu.be/JSXAiItoU-Y?si=PMdL6VeHqu1drGt-BTS from film shoot: youtu.be/IHS1acKVs5M?si=PnM8odjtH2G3W0A4Join my discord, its fun: discord.gg/5HkF3wfvRyMore to come!
BTS Blaine Westropp 2024-01-29 | Some behind the scenes of shooting on film in the studio. I used an Arricam LT 35mm camera (3-perf), master prime lenses, a variety of Kodak Vision3, and Kodak Ektachrome. We also used an Arri Alexa 35, and an Alexa Mini LF. Stay tuned for more. The epic music you heard in this video is from Audiio. Get 70% off with code blaine70 here: audiio.com/blaineBTS shot by:Ryan Lynch, storydeveloping.comNick BradyLogan LambertFollow the crew on ig:@luis_fels@arjunbajaj@armageddonfather@lorenzino_zanini@kay.butler@rplinco@loganlambert@nickbradyfilms@somersashley@arri_rentalJoin the discord: discord.gg/nQZkCkZFte
A simple camera is a great camera. Blaine Westropp 2024-01-17 | Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K Full Frame L Mount Camera. I have always loved the simplicity of Blackmagic Design cameras. In this video I go over some features I like on the new BMCC full frame camera. In this video I used the Leica 35mm f/2 ASPH APO-Summicron-SL lens. It is very nice. The camera is great to use, and the footage is beautiful. It also behaves very well in davinci resolve, and is easy to color grade. This is a great camera for a variety of people, even those just starting out. You get a lot of camera, at a great price. Don't sleep on the eyepiece either!All of the music I use is from Audiio. Get 70% off your first year with the code Blaine70 at audiio.com/blainewestropp They have an AI link match where you can paste a link to any song and it will give you results from their library that match the feeling and tone of the song you gave it. I use this all the time and it is amazing :)camera: amzn.to/3vHP6rhAlso, thank you Lensrentals (which I have been using for over 12 years!) for getting me the extra pieces I needed (memory card, ND filter, lens) in less than 24 hours! Lensrentals: https://shorturl.at/asOP7the mic I use, which seems to just sound better the more I use it and is quite affordable: amzn.to/3vISeTWDiscord: discord.gg/asjqjr9bza
Kodak Vision3 200T - 35mm Blaine Westropp 2024-01-10 | F1 film emulation is here! - https://juiceboxstudio.storeKodak Vision3 200T 35mm FilmArricam LTArri Master Prime 35mm T1.3Check this out: youtu.be/Nlb1QZG7TJY?si=amQL9j7w5n4bdT9PAll of the music I use is from Audiio. Their new AI link match is amazing. Get 70% off by using code blaine70 here: audiio.com/blainewestroppServiced by greenwoodcine.comProcessed and scanned by metpostny.comDiscord: discord.gg/vqPSDQbemore to come...
versatile_lights.mov Blaine Westropp 2024-01-08 | Cinematic lighting is hard. Today I look at some lights that make it easier. The one and only @aputurelighting Aputure LS 600d Pro. Extremely versatile, and powerful. An integral piece of the studio lighting puzzle, and also has great abilities for daytime exteriors. A must have for photography or filmmaking. I also take a look at the Aputure MC pro kit, and an Amaran 300c with the Spotlight se 36 degree attachment. All 3 setups are great. Let me know if you have any questions.Aputure LS 600d Pro - amzn.to/3vjqCnVAputure MC Pro 8 Light Kit - amzn.to/48H7w9MAmaran 300c - amzn.to/3voQwH8Amaran Spotlight SE 36 Degree - amzn.to/48pthLtCheck out all of Aputure's gear here: aputure.comAll of the music I used is from Audiio. Their new link match AI is amazing. Get 70% off by using code blaine70 here: www.audiio.com/blainewestroppJoin discord - discord.gg/mEp6eSaJK5#aputure #lighting #600d
The film look, with a film camera. Blaine Westropp 2023-12-27 | F1 Film Emulation is live! https://juiceboxstudio.storeyoutu.be/PdOPj9izU1A?si=3U7kiZp0PFA2pHZWToday we test film vs. digital in the first of multiple videos about different typed of film. Today we look at 35mm Kodak vision3 200T shot on an Arricam LT, 4-perf, and see how it compares to digital footage from the Arri Alexa mini LF. A lot of people chase the film look, one easy way to get it is to shoot on film. In each shot we had the same exact setup for each camera. We used an Arri 35mm Master Prime. On the Alexa mini we shot in arriraw. We also used frame lines on the Alexa to match the size of the film. We take a look at some quick grading in Davinci Resolve, utilizing the built in Kodak 2383 lut. The Kodak 200T film was processed and scanned to 6.5k prores 4444 XQ. It looks amazing. Also, color grading film in Davinci Resolve is amazing... If you want to learn more about how to shoot film, stay tuned.Check out Audiio for all of your music and SFX needs. I have been using only Audiio for the past 5 months and it is great. Linkmatch AI is great as well. I used it for this video. audiio.com/blaine - use code blaine70 for 70% off your first year… worth it. Rental serviced by Greenwood Cine in Brooklyn, NY - greenwoodcine.comArjun - instagram.com/arjunbajajaJoin the discord - discord.gg/zU5rnsGjHpMore to come…
My new favorite lenses. Blaine Westropp 2023-12-12 | BE CAREFUL when modding lenses, and do not necessarily do what I did in this video :)Get F1 Film Emulation here - https://juiceboxstudio.storeA quick look at the one and only Contax zeiss lenses. Here we have a Contax zeiss 28mm f2.8 MMJ, and a Contax zeiss 135mm 2.8 MMJ. Both were modded to have LPL mounts and all footage shown is from the Arri Alexa Mini LF. A beautiful pairing of lens and camera. Let me know if you have any questions. These lenses are great investments. When considering MMJ vs AEG, there are a couple factors to look at, like iris and price. LPL mounts are from Simmod. you can also have Duclos do the mod for you. I don't know the price. I think the contax zeiss lenses are among the strongest vintage lenses you can get (considering the price). Some of them are similar to the zeiss super speeds (35mm 1.4, 50mm, 1.4, etc.).I have been getting music for the past few months exclusively from Audiio. They have some new features, including AI tools that are very cool. They have multiple plans and I love them. check them out here: audiio.com/blainewestroppMore to come... join the discord: discord.gg/sapv5aKSjN
Driving through the city with a camera on my car. Blaine Westropp 2023-11-17 | This is my 100th video. My first video on this channel, 4 years ago, was shot on the original version of this camera. This is the new one. Maybe you can guess what it is.Mixed with music from Audiio: audiio.com/blainewestropp
A shot in the Dark. Blaine Westropp 2023-11-09 | One of a million ways to light a night interior. Chasing that cinematic look isn’t always easy, but when you are in a situation without a lot of lighting equipment, you can sell the look if you work within your contraints. Then, when you have the proper resources you can greatly improve upon that look. I have been using audiio for the past few months, with great success, for all music and SFX in my videos. this video is not sponsored by audiio but I have a cool project coming up with them. Check them out here: audiio.com/blainewestropp Amazon light: amzn.to/47uFjTbThe mystery light used was the Zhiyun Fiveray M20C and here is a link for that. It’s great! I think this is an affiliate link but not positive lol. store.zhiyun-tech.com/?ref=wstrppM20C Amazon link: amzn.to/40JksJkAlso, join my discord, its great: discord.gg/adWMVRK9mzLastly, I graded this to make it look better on YouTube. The look I really want is darker and has less contrast, but very dark images without a lot of contrast do not look so good on YouTube. There was also a lot of noise reduction added in davinci resolve to help with the YT compression, which creates some visible artifacts. But all of this is outside of the overall quick look at trying to get some dark cinematic lighting.
False Color for n00bs. Blaine Westropp 2023-11-01 | F1 film emulation - https://juiceboxstudio.storeThis is a video about how to use false color on your camera to nail your exposure. A lot of people I notice get a little hung up on exposure, but just remember, if you use your exposure tools and keep the scene within the dynamic range of your sensor, don’t clip the highlights, and make a generally good looking image on the monitor you should be good! False color is a great way to never clip highlights, retain information in the shadows, and keep exposure consistent over the course of a shoot when moving from scene to scene. Lastly, keep in mind exposure tools work differently on different cameras. Here we saw how it works on an Arri Alexa, exposure tools works a little differently on a sony fx3 for example, but the theory stays the same, and you can tune it to your liking in camera or on a monitor. Same goes for zebras, waveforms, and EL zone. Run tests, set it up properly and you will have an easier time with your camera.Discord: discord.gg/KD9TGygvJG0:00 intro1:25 log vs rec709 monitoring2:10 exposure consistency3:00 log monitoring false color3:47 why is false color useful4:56 zebras vs false color6:11 over exposing6:50 exposure compensation LUTs7:45 SmallHD false color8:22 tuning false color smallhd9:36 adding LUTs to smallHD monitor10:02 fixing smallHD false color 10:48 custom map false color smallhd11:51 bye bye!
Moviecam Lens Test - Alexa Mini LF Blaine Westropp 2023-10-31 | This is a boring lens test that I did for myself but I figured I would share it here. Quick look at the Moviecam large format lenses by Arri Rental. A few shots compare them to the DNA LF lenses and Arri Signature Primes. They have a cool look. From Arri's site, they sit somewhere between the Canon K-35 and DNA LF vintage lens. Shot on the arri alexa mini LF in open gate and arriraw. the first shots were framed for 2.39:1. we can see full open gate for the second set of shots. exposure was adjusted in Davinci resolve to match the shots. let me know if you have any questions.
Made this in my bathroom. #bts #filmmaking #cinematography Blaine Westropp 2023-10-27 | some lighting tests in my bathroom. shot on Alexa mini LF and lit with quasar tubes. full video on the channel: youtu.be/_FJr8-qntng?si=pUBoQVPcpwxR_cYl
Practice makes perfect. Blaine Westropp 2023-10-27 | For some reason I found myself capturing this shoe in my bathroom today. Using 2 tube lights, some dental floss, and past experiences from shooting products in studios, I saw some good potential. I then moved on to the living room, during the day, and found that the look wasn’t really there, but could be fixed up nicely in post. I used davinci resolve for the color grade where I went for more of a film look, with film emulation, grain, a little bit of halation, etc. dirtied it up a bit. I used after effects for the background removal, and wire removal. Lastly I went into a larger room, and blocked out all of the light and landed on the final look. Getting a nice cinematic look with products can be tricky, but with some finesse you can land on a nice look, even in your bathroom. A lot of the magic happens in post production. This is an at home test. For a real shoot I would light the background with 2 brighter lights, some HMIs, 10ks if we were shooting tungsten, or some sky panels or some aputure 1200ds. Anything big and bright. I would then use strip banks on the shoe, with a couple other lights to create some pings of light on the shoe. Having v flats and floppies is also important. Music from Audiio, check them out they have a lot of cool new features: http://audiio.com/blainewestroppMy original plan was to show the post production process but this video took too long, so I gave up and shipped it. Let me know if you have any questions and join the discord: discord.gg/eTVkgyawxWFootage shot on the Arri Alexa mini LF and a couple anamorphic lenses.
Things to know about Anamorphic Lenses. Blaine Westropp 2023-10-22 | this is the first YouTube video I cut fully in resolve...I see a lot of pincushion distortion and inaccurate aspect ratios with footage shot on anamorphic lenses these days. if you do the things I mention in this video you may notice an improvement to elusive cinematic look we all chase. also, wise to put the proper frame line on your camera monitor. hit me up with any questions and join the discord: discord.gg/yfEhQbuR5ralso rotating anamorphic lenses sideways on the camera is kind of cool. try it!footage in this video was shot on the arri alexa mini LF in open gate, with the great joy 50mm 1.8x anamorphic lens. edited and color graded in davinci resolve
untitled.mov Blaine Westropp 2023-10-17 | testing with my friend Anastasia instagram.com/anastasiasourisThis was shot on the arri alexa mini LF with DZOfilm vespid prime lenses. For lighting I used a couple quasar Q30 tubes, and an aputure 300d with various modifiers. I also used an easy rig for some of the shots. Color Graded in Davinci Resolve. Let me know if you have any questions.
Handling highlights in Davinci Resolve Blaine Westropp 2023-10-11 | F1 Film Emulation - https://juiceboxstudio.storea quick look at working with and fixing highlights in davinci resolve. if you dont clip your highlights, but they look blown out in rec709, you can deal with them in a few ways in resolve, this video touches on HDR wheels, highlight wheel, curves, primary highlights, and lift gamma gain. all of these tools work a little differently. as mentioned in the video, the final looks that we landed on are not necessarily the final look I would ship, but more so just a look at each tool and how the footage response to it.footage shot on the arri Alexa mini LF and moviecam lenses from Arri. join the discord: discord.gg/88tRfEwAdY
Edit fast with transcriptions in Premiere Pro Blaine Westropp 2023-10-08 | this drastically sped my my editing time in premiere pro for longer form, documentary style work. using transcriptions in premiere is something I did not think I would ever do, but alas, here I am blazing through a lot of footage in a new way. love it. I know davinci resolve also does transcriptions, you can probably do something similar there. maybe I will look into it, but for now I prefer to edit in premiere, and grade in resolve.
ISO is complicated... Blaine Westropp 2023-10-02 | diving into ISO differences on the arri alexa mini LF which is technically an exposure index. Every camera is different so do your own tests, and remember, none of this will make or break an image. You can get a cinematic look without worrying about any of this. this is just a deeper look at the technical. as you change the iso or EI on an arri alexa, you can redistribute the dynamic range. some other cameras behave like this, and some do not. a sony FX3 for example also has an exposure index, or EI when shooting in cineEI mode. this will adjust what you see on the monitor and not the recorded image. this is just a different way to expose an image and not a bad thing. the EI on the sony cine cameras, like the sony FX3 behaves like stop reduction LUTs explained here in this video.hit me up with questions! more to come!
This will change how you edit video. Blaine Westropp 2023-09-29 | well my video editing workflow just improved. quickly remove areas of silence, and close the gaps in premiere, while retaining original source footage and audio files. this speeds up the workflow for interviews, YouTube video edits, and podcasts. I love it. the extension can be found here: aescripts.com/silence-removerThis workflow allows you to have multiple cameras and audio tracks, still send the project to davinci resolve for color grading, and an OMF to sound mix, where other solutions are kind of working on only single clips. While I don't think I would call this AI editing, I imagine the future of AI editing will get interesting.Also thank you to instagram.com/haugdal for helping me when I was stuck on this. join the discord: discord.gg/Xm3a44rRve
