Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Cinematic looking movies, video and films is not about the Camera and Lens. As discussed in the last video, cinema cameras should not be the first and most important thing in filmmaking and good cinematographers know this. Good photography and video lighting is not just from using a softbox. In this video, we cover more about cinematic lighting and soft shadows. The big movie-look Youtubers want has nothing to do with anamorphic lenses, shooting RAW at 120fps at f1.2 or f1.4 with blurry backgrounds or bokeh or gimbal stabilization or color grading with high dynamic range. Without good lighting, the camera and lens are worthless. What makes things look cinematic is what goes IN FRONT of the camera and a big part of that is the Lighting, and it has nothing to do with RGB lights. This video is about what goes in front of the lights- namely diffusion choices used by big movie gaffers, key grips, DP and lighting departments. Good photography and video is SO much more than just using a softbox. And yes, I have a nicer mannequin head today lol.
Free Download of Diffusion Gel comparisons: markusrothkranz.com/MarkusPix_Diffusion_Gels_Comparison.pdf
Here's a video I did on getting a similar look outdoors with NO LIGHTS youtu.be/tqT7samSjsw
The Audio Series part 1: youtu.be/yQOHtUwa60g
Sample of most popular diffusion: Rosco Tough White amzn.to/3YHlc1H
3x3 ft collapsible frame w diffusion and reflector material amzn.to/3NKWnzu
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4x6 foot collapsible diffuser amzn.to/4bMiU96
My Favorite 43"x43" kit with frame, diffuser, reflectors and pole amzn.to/4bYbmhp
Impact 5-in-1 Collapsible Oval Diffuser-Reflector (42x72) amzn.to/46bAMqa
Neewer 47"x71"/120x180cm collapsible Diffuser-Reflector amzn.to/4re9SGt
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Cinematic looking movies, video and films is not about the Camera and Lens. As discussed in the last video, cinema cameras should not be the first and most important thing in filmmaking and good cinematographers know this. Good photography and video lighting is not just from using a softbox. In this video, we cover more about cinematic lighting and soft shadows. The big movie-look Youtubers want has nothing to do with anamorphic lenses, shooting RAW at 120fps at f1.2 or f1.4 with blurry backgrounds or bokeh or gimbal stabilization or color grading with high dynamic range. Without good lighting, the camera and lens are worthless. What makes things look cinematic is what goes IN FRONT of the camera and a big part of that is the Lighting, and it has nothing to do with RGB lights. This video is about what goes in front of the lights- namely diffusion choices used by big movie gaffers, key grips, DP and lighting departments. Good photography and video is SO much more than just using a softbox. And yes, I have a nicer mannequin head today lol.
Free Download of Diffusion Gel comparisons: markusrothkranz.com/MarkusPix_Diffusion_Gels_Comparison.pdf
Here's a video I did on getting a similar look outdoors with NO LIGHTS youtu.be/tqT7samSjsw
The Audio Series part 1: youtu.be/yQOHtUwa60g
Sample of most popular diffusion: Rosco Tough White amzn.to/3YHlc1H
3x3 ft collapsible frame w diffusion and reflector material amzn.to/3NKWnzu
4x4 ft collapsible frame w diffusion and reflector material amzn.to/466uVlZ
4x6 foot collapsible diffuser amzn.to/4bMiU96
My Favorite 43"x43" kit with frame, diffuser, reflectors and pole amzn.to/4bYbmhp
Impact 5-in-1 Collapsible Oval Diffuser-Reflector (42x72) amzn.to/46bAMqa
Neewer 47"x71"/120x180cm collapsible Diffuser-Reflector amzn.to/4re9SGt
Subscribe and tell your friends about MarkusPix.
Who am I youtu.be/FsDLn9ySY9w
The Hollywood Movie I made youtu.be/w4q0_uSIOJw
Behind the scenes of my movie youtu.be/sbk3QaIQtKM
DVD of the movie I made markusproducts.com/shop/dvds/to-the-ends-of-time-movie.html
The Book Dreamchaser (behind the scenes of the making of the movie To the Ends of Time) markusproducts.com/shop/books/printed-books/dreamchaser-markus-rothkranz-autobiography.html
My 1994 movie "To the Ends of Time" streaming on Amazon markusproducts.com/shop/dvds/to-the-ends-of-time-movie.html
Our Health channel is http://www.thehealthylife.com
The Markus and Cara Instagram page is instagram.com/markusandcara
Cara's personal Instagram is instagram.com/iamcarabrotman
See photoshoot images of Cara at http://www.shortsillustrated.com
Thank Markus for his service- donate: paypal.me/ThankMarkus
