Heading to film school for a Masters, your videos were pivotal in getting me accepted. Keep up the great work mate!

@KabzieMusic

7 жыл бұрын

I'm going for access to great equipment, collaboration and networking. In the UK its also very affordable.

@Kogarasumaru

7 жыл бұрын

In the US sure, but most other countries have really good uni/college programs

@ArcticxBeaver

7 жыл бұрын

It's also quite affordable in Canada. If you're a resident. I'll probably go when I finish high school

@logan2669

7 жыл бұрын

lol...the closest one to me in southern BC is 30,000 a year...and you don't even use reds

@ArcticxBeaver

7 жыл бұрын

I Am Nerd ? Idk but I'm in Montreal and it's quite affordable

I nearly bought a new camera today, needed this. Sorry Argos.

@DSLRguide

7 жыл бұрын

hahaha this actually makes me happy #downwithconsumerism

The only reason I like my 4k camera, is not because it makes a 'before' shot look like an 'after' shot, but because it makes an after shot look cleaner, sharper and more professional. It adds to a decent shot, it doesn't *make* a decent shot.

@ThijsGoedegebuure

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah well said

@thisisryan2094

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I have a 4k camera, but I use it only to support the image that I craft using lights, color grading, cinematography, etc.

@TMM6900

7 жыл бұрын

4k doesnt solve low light though

@RYSEproductions

7 жыл бұрын

Nope, but light does.

@edkemper6128

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it certainly does. Question is if the extra amount of money you have put into 4k will pay of at the end of the day. For professionals, yeah, 4k is something you need to have. Anyone else doesn't, unless you're very wealthy.

The new LED work lights are so much better than the 500w tungsten ones I used to have to use. I've used the Husky (US?) LED work lights as practicals in commercials before. Great video, makes me want to do a "trip to Home Depot" video too

@DSLRguide

7 жыл бұрын

100% - the color is better than some of my other LEDs that weren't so cheap...! Would love to see your take on this, particularly if you were lighting a bigger set, so it's a real challenge ;)

@NatesFilmTutorials

7 жыл бұрын

Me too I'm going get me one!

Can you make a portable lighting video? like outdoors at night

@Noahshz

7 жыл бұрын

Yes please!

@ZequiHouseRD

7 жыл бұрын

You can use something like two yongnuo yn300 to light outdoors

@DSLRguide

7 жыл бұрын

that's a pretty good idea, thanks for the suggestion :)

@ZequiHouseRD

7 жыл бұрын

That's by far cheapest idea I can think of for mobile/travel lighting, they are 300 led lights and each only cost $56 dollars, with two cheap light 💡 stands, and two batteries with a charger, you have a two great light kit with approximately $160 dollars

@blablartur8833

6 жыл бұрын

yea

Awesome! These kind of DIY techniques and story ideas on your channel made my short film for year 12 so much better than anything I could've done on my own. I topped my drama class and I owe a lot of my success to you, Simon. Keep up the great content!

As always, the perfect vision of someone who values what really is important. Great Again.

Brilliant work! I've been considering upgrading my 600D but after seeing your vids I've very quickly realised there is nothing wrong with the camera / I just need to learn more :-)

Brilliantly demonstrated, Simon. You are so right about focusing on the lighting and the mood of the scene instead of getting stuck on which camera to buy. Love your insights.

You can never get bored of your videos! Keep it up!

I have became interested in video making at the start of this year and I have been watching all your videos since then, and even re-watched them so many times. Although my videos are not the type you would expect after receiving your valuable advise - as I tend to film in the moment -, I have learned a great amount. Not just about what you say in the videos, but the way you create them: the way you use your drawings, photos, sound effects, music, narration and everything else. You are even younger than me... I'm 19... You are an inspiration my friend. Great work!

I like how you explain every little detail and how to fix something to make it work well. Like the picture frame on the wall with the blue tack.

It's nice to be reminded of how simple (or rather how inexpensive) it can be to light something well. Also I'm really liking the new DSLR guide look/feel. Great job - keep it up!

You’re such the greatest independent guide of filmmaking on KZread, no joke thats so useful.

these new videos are so cool! You seem kind of refreshed after your break and the new outro with the super 8 look is awesome!

Ur a star ! Whenever i start to think of buying expensive film gear i stumble upon ur videos and that changes everything.

I love how intricate these vids are, I'm truly amazed

Oh mate just because of you and your videos I've got interested in filmmaking. In my point of view you are the best guy when it's about learning, developing and especially understanding the things that matter in films. I enjoy re watching older videos to see how much more professional you have become with time. Never stop making great videos and never stop trying to improve!

Simon, you truly did a wonderful job of giving a handful of tricks that inspire me to look for more ways to easily manipulate a set to change the look of a shot. This one wowed me. Thanks.

Simon , thank sooo much for your videos , I begun - and still working with - your same camera . After some pictures took for practice I move forward videos and filmakings . Let me say that your channel it's been so helpful to me . I agree with the philosophy of "ideas are much more important than the cameras "which is a vision understood by few , unfortunally. Thanks for all the work done until now , keep it up.

Love these easy techniques! great work Simon!

I honestly don't see how anyone could dislike this guy's videos. He gives such great advice and his videos are entertaining. They're like little films.

I bought my first dslr a few days ago and your videos are so inspirational. Keep up the great work and especially this beatiful mind to photo/videography

Back to these kind of videos! I definitely like it :)

SIMOOON! keep moving foward! you are my insperation thank you so much!!!!

JUST did a lot of this kind of stuff for a music video shoot. I was very impressed by what we were about to do with a couple of cheap clamp lights, some white and black poster board, and some thought.

You are as gifted a teacher as you are a story teller .... As you are a film maker. Thanks for another great tutorial!

Thanks Simon. This is a brilliant video mate, so well explained. I use the T3i as well and I am working on the lighting to my videos. I noticed they are often too dark. Even though I film outdoors this video has helped me immensely.

So in conclusion for myself: get a worklight from a hardwarestore and take some time for the lightsetup :)

@DSLRguide

7 жыл бұрын

or any light, the important thing is the time, not the product :)

Excellent information Simon, thank you. I've got GoPro's, Nikon D7000 and flagship smartphones in abundance but I've been struggling to get the shots to look any good, to the point of total disheartenment. I was looking at new cameras too, seems I need to spend more on lighting and less on Cameras, thank you for this DIY version as I can now experiment without huge cost, to then invest in pro gear once I know what I need and what i'm doing.

Dear Simon, I love your videos and I find them very helpful. I'm saving up for a DSLR and I want to go to film school when I'm older. I just wanna say you taught me a lot about films.

simple, effective, straight forward. keep it up Simon, love the concept and content as always keep pushing forward, fan from Mauritius.... ;)

amazing step by step comparison of how each material works - loved this tutorial!

Knowledge is power and I am loving your videos. thanks my man

thank you for the tips and tricks, Simon. love these videos!!

Great video! Very helpful. I fully agree: lighting is extremely important to get the right look and feel. Thanks for sharing your great tips!

Gosh I love your videos so much. You always give the best advice and even prove it in your work :] love your videos man

Great tips. I use a T3i too and love it. Not interested in changing any time soon until I've exhausted what I can do with it or it breaks down.

Wow the things I learned on this channel is unbelievable! Keep up the amazing work man!

I was waiting for this video! Thanks man! You are like a mentor to me! Keep it up.

Needed to watch this again in 2020, still sooo helpful

@mohansashank672

4 жыл бұрын

Bro.. how many watts does that LED light has? How many watts light is better to lighting

I really like this style of videos, well done and continue with your channel like this. Love your channel, thanks for doing this work to share with the community.

I love your videos. Although I'm a photographer, not a videographer, I love all of your videos. Unlike many of the big name photography KZreadrs always boast and teach about equipment while vaguely saying it's the camera man that matters. You don't just say the the camera man matters, but also show how much the camera man matters. Thank you!

Like the way you put together the video in just a few minutes. Great job

gosh I'm so happy to have found this channel a while ago; so so inspiring and helpful :)

Solid work my friend. Camera's can elevate, but it's on the artist using the camera to create. Great job.

Absolutely brilliant. Everything about your channel is amazing. Love the work.

Your videos are absolutely awesome! Every video is very useful. Listening to your explanations are very interesting, and surprisingly never boring. And for that, I thank you! The tips about using something 1/4 inch threaded on the hardware LED light was brilliant! I'm doing that very soon. Keep up the great work, I've subscribed and look forward to more videos from you.

Thank you for reminding me that it's all about lighting position that really helps to make the difference between a regular shot and a more polished shot 🐯

Please do more of these videos! I love them

I do this all the time :) just for casual photos but when I'm working with studio lights at my school, I can't plug in more than 3 or else everything will short circuit (which turns off the computers we use to edit, so there were quite a few people upset with me) So now I work with limited lighting all around, but it really teaches you to be resourceful.

Your videos are so good! You are the best at doing this kind of videos. You make me think about details, I started paying more attention to lights, frames and sounds since I follow you channel! I'm so glad to have found your channel :D

So. My 7 takeaways from this: 1. You are brilliant 2. You are bloody brilliant 3. It's about reducing (surface) light where you don't need it (walls, background) 4. It's about putting light where you need it (the right light on faces if that's your subject) 5. It's about motivating the light source 6. Creating some depth with lighting some of the background. This adds to point no. 3 7. Brilliant job!

i have learnt a lot frm ur tutorials ,,,i hav never thought that video making will be so easy after watching ur lessons..keep it up bro...cheers

Dude, you're awesome! Thanks for all the videos! My stuff sucks for now, but slowly I will find my way :) Thanks again man! Much love from the states!

Loving it so much! This is the truth, gear isn't primary!

That was aamzing i love how simple you made it to understand love your vids bud keep it up. Your so right its not he tools its the way you use them

brilliant video. always learn something and you're super thorough and clear

I always feel so inspired after watching your videos:)

Very nicely done again Simon :') Proud fan of just over a year now!!

@MaaxVisuals

7 жыл бұрын

One of the first people to teach me the basics (and in-depth) camera/ film techniques :DD

Great tips on DIY Lighting. Thanks Again Simon.

Thank you for another inspiring video! Love your new track!

I totally remember when you used to film from your desk. Congrats on how far you've come.

Fantastic! Probably my favourite video of yours.

@somebodyhelplease

7 жыл бұрын

I love the style with the music and sound effects when you see the prices.

Fantastic suggestion on the cheap LED work lights. Thanks Simon!

One of the best tutorial videos. Thank you.

You are like one of the best youtubers ever! What an awesome video! I actually applied/tried to do most of your tutorials in my projects for school (i'm taking up film) and other shoots. And guess what, my content got 2x better.

most helpful video I've seen in my life. thank you, Simon.

Great tips, thank you! I would love to add a harlight for this scene as well, to get even better separation.

Good video. I'm looking for insight on color temperature or the lights and where to use what types of light. Maybe a video for the future?

love the bit about bouncing light to give a greater effect to the candles. video on enhancing practical lighting?

ive been struggling with this a lot recently. thanks so much this really helps

You are innovative and informative..you help me a lot wid ur ideas and explanations..keep up the good work simon. And do a tutorial for outdoor lighting setups during night. Thanks mate😊

Decided to create a cinematic lighting setup video for less than $100. inspired by this, one of my first videos! Thanks for the content. So cool! Stay safe

that was very impressive! can't imagine how much work you have put into before seeing those!

Nice work. I like your style. I also shoot weddings with my 600D and use two flouresent tubes which makes my filming look professionel

This is crazy man. I NEVER thought about how much should go into a scene. Good info (:

love love love these videos. so well explained. Thanks a bunch. have learned tons...

You are really amazing, I am really holding my pants and saving money to buy a t5i and some audio equipment, but you inspired me to not only care about that stuff and go out and film, as you said: what's in front of a camera it's the important part.

Simon Kate, you did it again. You did put time into it and did get a amazing produckt

This is what i love to see, quality content in youtube, great channel.

Simon demonstrates importance of lighting a scene and how it can be done cheaply for around $50 using household items. Thanks for the video Simon.

Thank you for the tutorial, Simon! It really helps.

just commented on another video that I liked that outro music but I like this one too as it goes well with this video. I think above all I like that you are testing and improving. great work.

@DSLRguide

7 жыл бұрын

thanks Lee :)

Funny, I myself am looking into buying some work LED panels, to supplement my can lights. Thank you for this video Simon, I love watching your channel grow, and look forward to each project.

Your work always inspires me. Keep making :)

I love the playful editing on this one!! Excellent presentation and thanks for the tips! :)

why didn't I meet you when I lived in England lol!! you teach us so much and I really appreciate it! you make me realize I DO have what it takes

This was brilliantly done.

I just love lighting videos!

Absolutely correct about the light! Which is why I'm sorry to see film cameras (still and movie) disappearing. Sure you had light meters and such but you had to think before you shot or you ended up wasting a lot of money. With digital all you seem to hear is, "I'll fix that in post. Now for this next....."

Hey Simon, great video! Keep up the AMAZING work, your videos have helped us a lot

Good work! Some solid lighting basics.

Love this video, a DIY video has never made me feel more inspired

this is so complex i love it

Mind literally blown dude. Thank you so much!

As always, awesome video man!!

I love these kind of videos! Thanks for making them :)

I instinctively like your videos! Nice work man!

interesting video, its surprising how small details can make such a difference. Thanks for the tips.