Meet The Gaffer #77: Menace Arm Basics Meet The Gaffer 2024-10-19 | Meet The Gaffer #77: Menace Arm Basics
Lighting in front of a Video Wall. Meet The Gaffer 2024-10-17 | Meet The Gaffer #351. No, this is not lighting for an XR or Volume set, but there are some things to consider when dealing with a video wall in its simplest form. Alan Steinheimer walks us through his approach to lighting and Key Grip Brook Johnson explains the rigging, while DP Eli Adler fills in information from the camera side. For more information:Alan Steinheimer - steinheimer.comBrook Johnson - Call me and I'll hook you up!Eli Adler - eliadler.comLuke Seerveld / Seerveld Lighting - seerveld.com
Nanlux Evoke Spotlight Zoom Adapter Meet The Gaffer 2024-10-07 | Meet The Gaffer Short. Nanlux zoom spot for Evoke series lights. For when you need to shape the light of your larger point source units in a more exacting way than with intensifiers. You do lose output because the light passes through a lens. You can also add traditional style Series 2 ETC barrels with an ETC adapter. My experience with gobo clarity and evenness across the field of view was not what I'm used to with a purpose built ellipsoidal so do your own testing if this is an important capability your you.
Aputure Storm 1200x: A First Look and Comparison Meet The Gaffer 2024-09-09 | Meet The Gaffer #350. An exploration of the 1200x from Aputure, a tunable white unit that incorporates the new BLAIR light engine. My first look reviews are somewhat from the hip, in much the same way when you bring a new unit on set. You have some idea of how it will perform, but you're not sure, so you plug it in, turn it on, and see what happens. I don't spend weeks with a unit before I turn the camera on to talk about it. I take it out of the box and see what it does. Sometimes I have to reshoot, but my goal is to give you my initial reactions, just like you would if you were pulling the unit out for the first time. If this sounds like an excuse, you're right! I only have so much time before I have to be on set again. LOL. And that's why I prefer to use units on set for a while before talking about them. I would rather talk about fixtures that have some road miles on them, but that's not always possible when you receive a unit a week before it debuts to the public or if you receive the unit with plenty of time but have few shoots in which that fixture could work well. Plus I don't want to over-hype a unit I haven't spent much time with in the field. I realise these are first world problems, but I did want to write down why my first look reviews are not very slick.www.seerveld.com or meetthegaffer.com or sanfranciscogaffer.com for moreChapters:0:00 Intro1:00 Test Set up3:11 Daylight + 2X diffusion4:38 BLAIR light engine5:56 1200D6:09 1200Bi6:50 1200B7:54 1200x intro8:32 Constant vs Max8:59 Quick Comparison10:06 CIE and Blackbody11:08 Max and CIE12:18 Constant and Blackbody13:14 Conclusions re color settings13:53 Head lead connector and final notes14:46 Post Roll - 1200x in the field
Basic Concepts of Lighting Exterior Interviews Meet The Gaffer 2024-08-28 | Meet The Gaffer #349. While they light, we listen to a few gaffers talk about different approaches to lighting a typical stand up interview outside with the sun. I'm joined by Alan Steinheimer and Shane Louis.For more information about Seerveld Lighting: www.seerveld.comChapters0:00 Intro1:29 Sun as backlight3:04 Sun as sidelight5:35 Keenan becomes stand-in6:05 Half Soft Frost7:38 Alternative to Half Soft Frost8:16 Adding a front bounce10:06 Front silver bounce10:43 Silver bounce diffused11:31 Adding Negative12:33 Considering size of diffusion, and other needs like sandbags14:31 Sun as sidelight (in more detail)15:46 Key side fill16:56 Low bounce feel (when appropriate)17:53 Diffusing the background18:42 Do you need more or fewer crew for exteriors?19:49 Sun as front light22:00 Considering how framing affects lighting23:17 Shiny Boards?24:41 Trying heavier diffusion to take down front light26:05 Edge light?27:09 To have real control of an exterior, a fair amount of gear and crew is needed.
Kelvin PlayPro RGBACL Mini Panel Meet The Gaffer 2024-08-04 | Quick Overview of what you get in the 3 light kit.kelvinlight.com/product/play_pro_full_color_spectrum_rgbacl_led_panel_pocket_light_with_wireless_dmx
Better Lit: Exteriors Meet The Gaffer 2024-08-03 | Alan Steinheimer gives a quick sampling of go to tools for lighting small exterior scenes.
Dop Choice Air Glow Compared to Book Light and Direct Meet The Gaffer 2024-07-28 | Meet The Gaffer #348. Comparing the new Air Glow from DOP Choice, using the same 2x1 LED panel (ARRI Skypanel S60c), with the same unit into a traditional style book light and the unit direct through a regular snapbag. We also try different internal Air Glow bounces and fronts, as well as a larger fabric (6x6 unbleached muslin) held out in front closer to the subject.Air Glow can be found here: www.dopchoice.comSeerveld Lighting can be found here: www.seerveld.comKeenan Scott: keenanscott99@gmail.comRoo Joaquin: rooanne.joaquin@gmail.comChapters0:00 Intro1:14 Book Light3:16 Air Glow (AG) build8:16 AG adjustment9:38 AG + 1/2 grid front10:15 AG + 6X 1/2 grid11:05 AG + unbleached front11:28 AG + 6X unbleached 11:42 AG with Silver inner bounce12:03 AG + silver + unbleached front12:18 AG + silver + 6X unbleached12:20 Direct13:04 Conclusion14:41 Post Roll (AG in the field)
Vasectomies Meet Video Production Meet The Gaffer 2024-07-26 | Meet The Gaffer #346. (This is the third time uploading this because the audio was off-sync, but took me longer than it should have to figure it out!)A conversation with the director and producer of a PSA created to get out the vote... and compare the absurdity of backyard vasectomies to back alley abortions. The desire is to draw men into the conversation about responsible contraception and planning related to sexual activity. And promote voting for those who will work to strengthen healthcare for all, especially those at their wits end regarding pregnancy.No one actually wants abortion to be a regular occurrence, but given the nature of politics and wedge issues, sides have been drawn up and the end goal is approached very differently by the opposing sides.
A New Modifier for Panels and Mat Lights Meet The Gaffer 2024-07-20 | Meet The Gaffer #347. Gaffer John Roche and I sit down with Gaffer Martin Smith to discuss the origin story of his collaboration with Dop Choice to create the family of Air Glow products. Martin Smith has been working on Mission Impossible movies pretty much continuously for the last 5 years, so he's a delightful person to learn from. Join us!
First Look at a Bay Area stage for Photo & Video. Meet The Gaffer 2024-07-07 | Meet The Gaffer #345. A stage with a 40 ft wide x 22 ft deep cyc wall with easy load in access near to the San Francisco International Airport. We had a good work experience and look forward to working in the space again.The stage: www.flashsf.comThe gaffer: www.seerveld.comor www.sanfranciscogaffer.com
Cinegear 2024 - Kino Flo, Aputure, Nanlux, Stagecraft, and others Meet The Gaffer 2024-07-06 | Meet The Gaffer #344. This is in no way in-depth reviews of different products seen at Cinegear. It's just my breezy overview and a little more attention given to a technology from Kino Flo that is worth learning about, even if it seems out of reach for most of us.Links to Aputure Lighting Panels:The Art of Lighting...Day 1: youtu.be/CNWTirv-tb0?si=QvzJFvejgRbmU3OGWhat they don't teach you in film school...Day 2: youtu.be/9QAM0BnWim4?si=IUC2zKsseOhS7Tlp
The Heart of a Wireless Lighting Control System Meet The Gaffer 2024-06-04 | Meet The Gaffer #343. First Look of the new transmitter on the block: Cerise. From French company FTS LED.Instagram: @ftsledu6433
Cinegear 2024 Preview Meet The Gaffer 2024-06-02 | Quick announcement about Cinegear 2024 events that will happen at the Aputure booth and the Nanlite/Nanlux booth on both June 7&8, Friday and Saturday.
A Small Bright Light, Powerful Battery, and a Question... Meet The Gaffer 2024-05-08 | Meet The Gaffer #342. Another small, bright light with a very interesting battery that allows for D-tap power draw. I'm also wondering if someone can explain to me why so many Chinese manufacturers come out with the same type of new unit at the same time: what's going on?!colborlight.comChapters0:00 Colbor W100 First Look6:29 A Question about Chinese manufacturing
Filming in Sudan Against All Odds Meet The Gaffer 2024-05-07 | Meet The Gaffer #341. The engaging story of filming a feature in a country that is about to devolve into war. Hear about the numerous hurdles, including language differences, non-actor cast, learning crew, heat, Call to Prayer, protests, and tear gas.Goodbye Julia - imdb.com/title/tt14330672Chapters00:40 Trailer for Goodby Julia02:40 Mohomed Kordofani Bio04:43 Pierre De Villiers Bio05:51 Synopsis of Goodby Julia06:36 The Situation in Sudan08:37 DP's thoughts on filming in Sudan11:26 Appreciation for foreign crew13:28 Lighting and Grip for the film15:22 A grip truck?16:12 Communication and Translation18:02 Types of Lights19:50 VariND Cinefade by cmotion23:06 Training Local Crew24:09 Director - DP Communication29:11 Set Languages32:42 Unforeseen Hurdles34:44 Length of Shoot35:07 Length of Days36:37 Working with Non-Actors38:32 Upside of Inexperience40:03 What does the future hold?42:29 The overall positive vibe during filming43:44 Special Thanks goes to...50:14 Crew Food?52:16 Company Moves54:11 Protests, Tear Gas, and Calls to Prayer56:35 Post Roll: Size of Crew
Two Sizes of Muslin Dome Fronts Compared with Half and Full Diffusion. Meet The Gaffer 2024-04-19 | Meet The Gaffer #340. I thought the differences would be more dramatic, but my choice of stand-in head probably didn't help. CineMilled has introduced some fine new bleached and unbleached dome fronts in the 3ft and 5ft sizes. The quality of light that muslin provides is also interesting for certain subjects. I hope to continue to explore this topic.
Been wanting a fresnel for you Evoke 2400B? Here you go! Meet The Gaffer 2024-04-05 | Meet The Gaffer #339. A first look at another modifier for you Nanlux Evoke 2400B, a front mounting fresnel! Because it's the same diameter as the fresnel you may already be using with your Evoke 1200B, we thought we'd compare the two... and the 2400B's 45 degree intensifier.For more about Nanlux: nanluxamericas.com or nanlux.comFor more about Luke Seerveld and Seerveld Lighting: www.seerveld.com
10 Different Set-ups All In One Place Meet The Gaffer 2024-03-24 | Meet The Gaffer #338. Here are highlights of 10 set-ups from recent lighting jobs. Search grid2order on ebay.com
Nanlux wired remote and Firmware Update Meet The Gaffer 2024-03-06 | Here's a quick guide to updating the firmware in your Nanlux Evoke heads so that they can work seamlessly with the newly available wired remote. I'm using the 900c as an example. New firmware is available for the 900c, 1200b, and 2400b.nanluxamericas.com/evoke-900c
Comparing a Book Light Key to a CRLS Key. Meet The Gaffer 2024-02-18 | Meet The Gaffer #337. Comparing different ways of creating a main source for a sit down interview in a home. First, there is a comparison between a book light using a 2K Open Face tungsten unit and the same book light using a Nanlux Evoke 1200B in a fresnel. Next we take the book light away and use the 1200B to bounce light toward the subject with a CRLS #4 (50 cm). And finally, the indirect approaches are compared to a direct approach using a Godox F600Bi with the diffusion that comes with the unit and with a double break of a 6x6 frame of magic cloth.This episode was also the first time using the Hollyland MARS 1 enhanced 5 inch wi-fi enabled monitor. A handy tool when you are lighting by yourself.
Cinematic lighting for 2 person 3 camera interview set-up. Meet The Gaffer 2024-02-09 | Meet The Gaffer #336. Working with LA based DP Liz Charky, using some of my favorite tools for soft, directed light in an intimate setting: Kinoflo Freestyle Air and Tube units. A very simple set-up, but also very clean and segmented so that each fixture has a specific role, giving your DP the control they want.Kino Flo Lighting Systems: www.kinoflo.comNanlite: www.nanliteus.com (this is for those in the USA)DP Liz Charky: www.lizcharky.comAlso, for career inspiration, check out this short doc Liz shot:lizcharky.com/documentary#/smashcutThere are now more playlists available to more easily find episodes that may interest you but are spread out in the catalog.More about Luke Seerveld: www.seerveld.com
ARRI Skypanel X - First Look Meet The Gaffer 2024-02-06 | Had an opportunity with fellow SF Bay Area colleagues to check out the ARRI Skypanel X at Left Space Studios.JCX: jcxex.comLeft Space Studios: leftspace.comARRI Skypanel X: arri.com/en/lighting/led/skypanel/x-series?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=ligthing-google-ads&utm_content=traffic-brand-prio-products-1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAq4KuBhA6EiwArMAw1Gu-z92Nw_YPJpUp0wMtMWTNQdEC0SJLe97P2kLQywFKQ4yzJCYi4xoCaKIQAvD_BwE
ARRI Provides Gear For Filmmakers? Meet The Gaffer 2024-01-26 | Meet The Gaffer #335. A conversation with ARRI's Mandy Rahn (Senior Manager International Programs) about what goes into deciding which projects to support. We focus on the feature film Goodbye Julia, directed by Mo Kordofani in Sudan with ARRI cameras and lighting.ARRI International Support Program: arri.com/en/learn-help/supporting-talents/international-support-programGoodbye Julia: imdb.com/title/tt14330672Chapters0:00 Introduction0:30 Mandy's role at ARRI2:15 The Mohammed Kordofani connection3:30 ARRI to the rescue!7:20 ARRI Support Grant explained9:30 Finding trustworthy teams10:30 Mandy's track record13:20 What about lighting?14:40 The visual language of Goodbye Julia20:20 Let's talk logistics!23:30 "Gear handled like jewelry"25:30 DP prepping remotely27:26 How ARRI benefits31:11 This program as role model32:46 Note for emerging filmmakers34:43 Diversity and Tough Choices35:36 Wrap up36:18 Post Roll: Start up mentality
Why tungsten lighting is still a very viable choice. Meet The Gaffer 2024-01-22 | Meet The Gaffer #334. Shane Louis and Alan Steinheimer light a straight forward presentational video for Gorilla Creative at Goalline Studios for client Sojern.Find Shane on instagram: @shanelouislightsFind Alan here: www.steinheimer.comFind Gorilla Creative: www.gorillacreative.com and @therealgorillacreativeAnd Goalline Studios here: www.goalline.com
Lighting Workshop by Alan Steinheimer on 1.27&28.2024 Meet The Gaffer 2024-01-12 | Quick Promotion for SF Bay Area Folks that Alan Steinheimer is offering a Lighting Workshop at Mama Dog Studios in Oakland on January 27 & 28, 2024. This will be hands on.www.steinheimer.comalan@steinheimer.com
Aputure Spotlight Max: Paired and Compared Meet The Gaffer 2023-12-30 | Meet The Gaffer #333. Alan Steinheimer, Shane Louis, and I try out the Spotlight Max with a number of different lighting fixtures and then compare it to a number of other spot mounts.Here's the link to Aputure's own tests:aputure.com/sptolighttest-2Chapters0:00 Intro3:28 Pros & Cons8:08 1200D + Max12:50 Gobo Holder25:37 600x + Max31:26 600c + Max35:41 675 + Max41:08 675 + Nanlite (36 degree)44:11 720B + Nanlite (36 degree)47:22 600c + Aputure Spotlight (36 degree)49:10 1200B + Nanlux ETC adapter (50 degree)52:48 800 Joleeko56:17 DaylightHD Series 259:10 DaylightHD Series 31:02:15 First Summary1:04:01 Tungsten Source 41:07:55 1200Bi + Godox (36)1:12:10 Second Summary1:17:52 End Titles1:18:04 Post Roll
Christmas Program 2023: The Boy Who Cried Hallelujah Meet The Gaffer 2023-12-20 | This is not a Meet The Gaffer episode. My daughter wrote and directed this program at the church we attend in Palo Alto, CA. It's a small congregation, but for a few decades we have been putting together quirky, glorified readers-theater type Christmas Programs. It's been an enjoyable tradition, and, along with the Sundays of Advent, a great way to feel that the holiday is underway. However and in whatever area of the world you celebrate, may peace be with you.Lighting wise, I usually throw up a few tungsten units to augment the existing ETC Tungsten PARS that have been lighting the front of the church for the past 10 years or so. But this time around, I put up two Kinoflo Air Max units on left and right outside and two Freestyle 31 panels on left and right closer to the center. Behind the two building cut outs are two verticalized freestyle 41’s for the Angel choir. The pinch point is that we share the space with another congregation that vacates the premises about a 1/2 hour before we need to go on, so we keep all the floor set up to a minimum. It’s a very, Just In Time approach to theater. The transitions were controlled wirelessly through Blackout. I missed a couple cues, along with the placement of the spot the second time it comes on. We do our best with the available prep time and personnel!
Nanlite Mat Lights Add A Pop Up Soft Box Meet The Gaffer 2023-12-14 | Meet The Gaffer #332. A brief overview of the PavoSlim and PavoBulb units from Nanlite. Slim easy to use, full color units.For more about Seerveld Lighting check out: http://www.seerveld.com
Under Armour Series Lighting Meet The Gaffer 2023-12-13 | Meet The Gaffer #331. A simple walk through of a warehouse set.Agency: Code and TheoryDirectors: Jon Sontag and Craig KindDP: Jules Philippi
Astera Pluto and Leo compared to Nanlite Froza 60c and Prolycht Orion 675 Meet The Gaffer 2023-12-12 | Meet The Gaffer #330. Having some hands on fun with the new Astera Fresnels that incorporate the full color Titan light-engine, internal CRMX and internal battery just like their Titan and Helios tubes and Hydra bricks.Check out Astera here: astera-led.com/productsCheck out Seerveld Lighting here: http://www.seerveld.com
Air Duster/Filler and Vacuum Cleaner 2 in 1 Meet The Gaffer 2023-12-03 | Quick Tip on a tool that could come in handy at the shop or on set. As of Dec. 4, 2023 the cost is under $25 at the link below. Here's a link:amazon.com/dp/B0BZ4FDZ8Q?maas=maas_adg_D9CFED93D25F67B92B0F5B4503B7852B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maasI received this tool in exchange for this Short.
Shadow Quality and Softness #meetthegaffer Meet The Gaffer 2023-11-30 | A discussion was started about the so called Diffusion Confusion, so here's a quick short to add to the confusion.
COLBOR CL220R: an inexpensive light that compares well to more expensive lights. Meet The Gaffer 2023-11-30 | Meet the Gaffer #329. Taking a look at the new Colbor CL220R as we compare it to the Nanlite Forza 60c, Fiilex Q5, and Prolycht Orion 300FS.For purchase:link.colborlight.com/2B-CL220RHow to link your lighting fixture with the app:youtube.com/watch?v=SYEqPTvuy3Myoutube.com/watch?v=SYEqPTvuy3MChapters0:00 Intro1:43 Battery Power2:26 No DMX? Why review?!3:30 Output Chart4:10 Fan Noise4:36 Compare Output6:42 Compare Color7:45 Compare Fresnel & Spotmount10:17 Conclusion10:42 Post RollFor more about Luke and Seerveld Lighting: www.seerveld.com
Nanlux 2400B vs ARRI M40 and M18... a Shoot Out! Meet The Gaffer 2023-11-20 | Meet The Gaffer #328. Let's compare the Nanlux 2400B+ with both the ARRI M18 and M40!Chapters0:00 Intro1:11 M18 Metering5:12 M40 Metering8:16 M40 Shadow Quality9:06 2400B+ Metering9:19 EUREKA Moment10:48 Constant Mode Correction11:54 Intensifiers or Reflectors?12:50 2400B+ Shadow13:33 2400B+ Color Reading14:20 Power Distro for 2400B+18:49 Shane's Reaction20:45 Sans Intensifier22:03 Chart22:15 Wrap Up23:35 Post Roll: Crank Up Standswww.seerveld.comwww.steinheimer.comwww.slouis.com
Nanlux Evoke 2400B - A First Look Meet The Gaffer 2023-11-12 | Meet The Gaffer #327. Here's my first look, and maybe yours too, at the Nanlux Evoke 2400B. I very briefly compare it to the Nanlux Evoke 1200B. I'll go into more detail in another episode and compare it to an HMI or two, but here I just wanted to start off with a quick comparison of raw output and talk a little about how we in North America need to be a little careful with the way we deal with amperage.nanluxamericas.comwww.seerveld.com
Pixel Mappable Aladdin Mosaic Flex Lights with Kevin Kurtz Meet The Gaffer 2023-10-21 | Meet The Gaffer #326. Check out the latest Mosaic capability, pixel mapping, as well as Mosaic air tubes!www.aladdin-lights.com
Cinematography FOR ACTORS with Haeleigh Royall Meet The Gaffer 2023-10-16 | Meet The Gaffer #325. I bumped into two people at Cinegear 2023 who were busy recording interviews and live feeds to share their Cinegear experience with Actors. They were kind enough to tell me about their work.www.cinematographyforactors.comandwww.indiespunk.comand@learnfilmmaking on Instagram and Facebook
Soft Light VS Hard Light: Godox P600Bi HARD and F600Bi Meet The Gaffer 2023-10-04 | Meet The Gaffer #324. Two experiments using the Godox P600Bi HARD 1x1. #1: P600Bi HARD vs F600Bi using the same diffusion.#2: P600Bi HARD vs The SUNwww.godox.com
Rosco DMG Lion with Nils de Montgrand Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-30 | Meet The Gaffer #323. A chat with Nils about the new liquid cooled fresnel that sports a removable light engine!www.us.rosco.com/en/products/brand/dmg-lighting
Fiilex G3 with Brent Siebenaler Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-30 | Meet The Gaffer #321. A chat with Brent about the new G3 which is a re-imagined P3 with Lumen Radio built in and a purpose-built ellipsoidal front, that rotates and accepts different barrels (19 and 36 degrees are available now and 50 degrees should be available in 2024).www.fiilex.com
ARRI vs Aputure vs Godox? Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-29 | Meet The Gaffer #321. Some thoughts on what makes for good competition that actually helps everyone.For more about Seerveld Lighting: www.seerveld.com
Blackout Lighting Console 2.0 with Jeff Brink Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-28 | Meet The Gaffer #320. A conversation with Jeff about the Blackout Lighting Console at Cinegear 2023.www.blackout-app.com
Gaffers Control 2.0 with Bert Reyskens Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-28 | Meet The Gaffer #319. A conversation with Bert about Gaffers Control at Cinegear 2023. www.gafferscontrol.com
DoP Choice Lantern & Nanlux Dyno Rabbit Ears Bracket #shorts Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-22 | Here's a quick addition to episode #318 about how we attached the DoP Choice Lantern to the Nanlux Dyno 1200c.
Meet The Gaffer #318: One Light Set-up - In the round Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-22 | A simple lighting set-up for a circle of 6 people. In place of the actors, we have a brief discussion with the crew.DoP Choice 5 ft Lantern: dopchoice.com/product/sbrl5
Meet The Gaffer #317: Alan Steinheimer Chat - Sumo, Nanlux, Matthews, and Steel Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-21 | It's been a while since Alan has been a guest, so it's was fun to spend some time chatting on recent shoot.www.steinheimer.comwww.seerveld.com
Meet The Gaffer #316: Travel Talk — Full Color Family - A Rant Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-11 | My hot take on what I would like to see from manufacturers in terms of a full family of full color point source units from 60 or 1600 watts, so that we don't have to mix and match between a number of companies with different configurations. 😀 I'm mixing and matching now and that has helped me come up with a wish list...
Godox F600Bi firmware Update #shorts Meet The Gaffer 2023-09-09 | Quick note about how to update the firmware of your Godox F600 Bi 4x4 Flex Mat. #shorts
