How to Light a Night Scene | Cinematic Lighting
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In this tutorial we are going to cover a few cinematic lighting techniques that are used to light an indoor, night moonlit scene. We're going to answer these questions; What is motivated lighting? What are practical lights? How to make a book light? How to fake moonlight? As well as a few "pro-tips" to make your shots POP, and more! So grab a notebook, and get ready to take your footage to the next level.
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I like when he said "don't worry if you don't have...." it's really motivated me from impossible to possible. Good Teacher.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!!
any one feel guilty watching this for free? lol great job bro.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
No no no. Please no guilt here!! Thank you
@parkourkinsale
3 жыл бұрын
yeah haha
@TigBoss
3 жыл бұрын
Legit such a high quality content and valuable info
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@goodboye6668
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah i do. Lol.
literally better than my classes at school and Im paying thousands for those... sigh. Appreciate these videos.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
oh no!!! I'm sorry, but also thank you!!
Man! This is seriously the best cinematic lighting tutorial on KZread. So informative & explanatory. It deserves millions of views!! Keep it up! 😍🔥🔥
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
even 100k is insane, thank you tons!!
@sonbik.makevideo
3 жыл бұрын
totally agree
@seppukusushi2848
2 жыл бұрын
How to do Cinematic Lighting: Start by using actual Film instead of Flat-Looking Digital Cameras. Then, quit using dark filters and color-grading to hide the UNCINEMATIC look of Digital Cameras.
So damn GOOD. That BRANCH. SOOOO GOOOOD. Loved the bonus part, of adjusting when you change your shot. This was super helpful.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope you took away something from it!
Bro, I think you already created a filmmaking academy here, and I'm very excited to follow them! thank you!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
If I made a community out of this I’d be so happy
I bever comment on ANYTHING...and I've worked in TV for ages (talent) .and the hardest shots to get people to explain are night scenes with actors...but I wanted some extra tips and ideas.. and I must say. Thank you for being so articulate and succinct. So well explained . Thanks and when you get old and bored you should teach film school.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much that’s so nice.
I love how you always reassure people that achieving great results is still possible without expensive equipment! Many similar videos won't even touch on this and it can be discouraging. Incredible video, thanks for the knowledge!
@BradyBessette
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Gerry! I appreciate the kind words
good looking result, couple of things: what color the moon is, everyone has to decide for themselfes. the actual moon is like a sort of grey, since its just sunlight reflected of the grey surface. my prefered way is to have the moon as a fairly neutral color to my whitebalance. so if the scene is tungsten lit like yours is, id put the camera at maybe 4000k, have all the tungsten sources go a little orange, get the moon to around 4400k making it white going just a little blue. this is personal preference of course. moonlight is kind of frowned upon in filmmaking today, so heres a few different lightsources that could come through the window at night: sodium vapor street lights, disgusting green daylight balanced led streetlights, straight up tungsten streetlights etc etc, there is whole bunch of things that could come from outside, most of them look more natural than the moon. (also experiment with the angle, streetlamps could also come from below) Another thing: your moon looks a little off, heres why: falloff, your moon has significant falloff from the window to into the room, which makes it look like a lamp and not something from space. if you move your source back a few meters more it would look alot better. (same applies to sunlight of course)
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Well I do greatly appreciate your CC, I’m gonna take that all into consideration my next set! Thank you
So beautiful! 😭 maybe make a budget set. Film the whole trip to Walmart and everything 😂
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Wait that sounds REALLY fun!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@jirinemec5953
3 жыл бұрын
This is "budget set". Non budget set will have HMI instead of LED and Arri Alexa instead of BMPCC 4k.
@varunthakur1329
3 жыл бұрын
@@BradyBessette pls do that 🥺
the amount of information in this video is INSANE ! Thank you for taking the time and giving us this valuble content! New passionate subscriber
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this
Best way to explain lighting. Not just telling every light but showing it practically. Best!
@BradyBessette
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
You are most definitely filling a gap in KZread right now, I expect this channel to GROW considerably. Fantastic 'how to', a real look behind the scenes. Just found, subbed and excited
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
No way, thank you VERYYYY much.
@walkie1985
3 жыл бұрын
@@BradyBessette 100% Your video has a depth of learning to it that very few have. Understandable from other creators and I still enjoy their content but I think they're still trying to appeal a certain type of audience. I think there's a gap now where people like me who took up videography from KZreadrs want to pursue it professionally, and now we're craving substance rather than being entertained (your vid was still very entertaining btw lol). If you made an hour long vid I am in for the hour with a pen and paper. You made me re-film a scene from this video alone - great stuff!
That was indeed very informative and he’s really inspiring. This is like he’s giving a free film class. I’m really glad that I came across this video. Thank you for dropping this.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much
That is TALENT but more importantly, PASSION &HARD WORK👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is best tutorial for lighting I came across on KZread. There are ample of tutorials but you are just amazing you actually taught why it is needed and what’s its importance. Others just do fancy stuff and which make viewer clueless what actually happening. Thanks a-lot man keep creating this kind of videos. Lot’s to f love from india 🇮🇳
Brady, You introduced yourself as a cinematographer, I would like to add, That you are superb creative too. Everything explained so very well, you assuming we students who want to learn would need those extra details also shows your kindness to share. Thanks man, it 3:25 AM and it was worth the watch. 😍😍😍😇
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you much!!!! Honestly saw only the first line and was like oh no someone is trying to degrade me, opened it up to see a pleasant message!! Thank you tons
This was a great night-time interior breakdown and a great way to introducing terms such as book light, motivated lighting
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful to you!!
I'm learning how to improve my lighting skills for my youtube videos and this was super helpful! You just got a new sub!
this was incredible! thank you for sharing your knowledge with aspiring creatives instead of keeping it to yourself. you’re so selfless. i love you!
What a great result!! This channel is such a great cinematography resource.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I love hearing that!
Great job! My suggestion for future videos would be: how to light for tight spaces (bathroom scenes, car scenes, etc), how to choose what color temp each light is, and lastly one thing I don’t see many people do is show a wide angle picture of the entire scene (facing the subject), but with all the lights in clear view. I understand the last request requires a very wide angle lens in some cases, but it really helps seeing everything in one shot to get an idea how light placement, distance, angles, etc. Can’t wait to see more, please do more and do them often!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
These are good ones! I’m going to write them down thank you so much
in love with this channel, thank you for all your great tips!
You are very talented and I’m glad you’re sharing your knowledge!!!
Your footage and color grading looks better than anyone I’ve seen on KZread and I’ve been in the industry for 22 years. Congratulations man.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
that is the biggest compliment thank you
I thumbed up the video for two reasons: 1 - I liked the video 2 - I'm a fan of Nickelback
@CinemaWithSeth
2 ай бұрын
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Dude. Seriously this is great stuff. You went into detail explaining why and how you did everything, and gave alternatives for those without the same equipment. So much better than many other tutorials I've seen. It was detailed but not overly complicated and I understood everything really well. Thank you man.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ian that’s a huge compliment
Thanks for the hard work you put in this videos
loving these man, also what a good boy.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Lol yeah!!
“I took a branch off of a tree” All the trees watching this video: 😨😱😰
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha I laughed
@rimonawad5721
3 жыл бұрын
I like how he casually said he mounted a branch on a C-stand, as if it is the most normal thing to do. Really great video:)
Brady, you've done superb!
You're so artistically gifted!
You answered my long awaited question and that is: How much do people adjust accordingly to different shots? I feel like there are not enough examples out there illustrating such and I feel like I'd not have enough examples to know what to do on set. Can you do more of these? :D This is such a good gem. You earned my subscribe!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Your request is my answer!
Really clean video amazing world of opportunities thru light lol
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you tons for the support !!!
finally some real tips past the fluff. thank you so much!
wow this was such a good video! ive been trying to find actual information on how to do things by videos but most of them just show what they do, not how its done! so thank you so much seriously i am so grateful!
Really excellent tutorial. You have great instincts for the kinds of questions people would want to ask around the main topic. The mark of a really gifted teacher. Reminds me of Ummesh from Piximperfect. Keep it up and hope you hit the million sub mark soon.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my god thank you so much dude! That’s such a compliment
Great, we need more knowledge like this
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
I shall try!!
more more more. absolutely loved this
Great tutorial/explanations. Appreciate you taking the time to share on this subject
"How do I get the film look" Answer: Save on cameras. Spend in cinematography.
" How to Light a Night Scene | Cinematic Lighting" Step One - Have $8,000...
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
There are always lower budget options!
@iWilliamTV
3 жыл бұрын
@@BradyBessette thanks, very helpful, had no idea
@Maleick
3 жыл бұрын
@@BradyBessette examples please there's too many options. Budget $400-1000
@nasilemak868
3 жыл бұрын
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@seansfilms655
3 жыл бұрын
Maleick Fleming Generay Torpedos are fantastic.
This is great! And I love how you show how to use other materials, as well.
Thank you, professional analysis like this is priceless. Done very well. Gotta subscribe.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
thank you sooo much
This is a phenomenal breakdown... I've watched a million of these and I would rank this at the very top! Well done.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
honestly thank you SOOO much
This closer-look into lighting is really helping me. This gives me more to figure out and try. Thanks Brady!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you tons
I'm so happy you mentioned the branch technique. When you started to mention the "moonlight" effect, my attention was immediately brought to the texture that was given by that branch technique. Very cool trick.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
It worked! thank you so much
Man you are killing it! I work on big film sets and people - this is all that you need to know! Blocking, bouncing, emphasizing practicals! love the content!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you tons for this!
This is one of the most brilliant KZread video on lighting. Thank you for sharing this for free.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
I’m flattered!!
Nobody does this type of content man, this is amazing!
Superb tutorial, Brady talks softly so even for non native english speakers it's easy to understand. Awesome, thanks Brady!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a huge compliment!! Thank you
this is theeeeeee simplest explanation of lighting on the whole youtube. immediate subscribed. dont change the simplicity of your videos
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! thank you!
Now I've found my best KZread channel for lighting. You're amazing thank you much for making this amazing contents.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for this. I try my best
wow wow wow ! masterclass!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU
My fav youtube channel now
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you!!
Dude... I actually feel like I could do this at home. Amazing video!!
Great video, good pace and I love the breakdown.
Great tutorial! The blow up doll completely got me
Man you are great! I truly love your videos. Keep up the great work and i really learned a lot. Thanks.
@BradyBessette
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much !
Thank you for taking the time to make this!💯
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
And thank you for watching !
yooo, this channel is all i want. thankyou!!! 🙏
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! thank you!
Absolutely amazing
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
Out of all lighting / cinematic lighting videos of seen, you have the best and most in depth tutorials and the end product IS THE BEST IVE EVER SEEN EACH TIME ON KZread. And I’m coming from FILM SCHOOL LOL.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
WOW thank you so much!!
I made a career shift during the pandemic from a teacher to a first time content creator interested in filmmaking, and I'm so grateful that you've put out content like this for free! Subbed!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Congrats on the big change and I wish you the best with it
One of the best lighting tutorials I have seen so far! Amazing Job!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that means a ton, thank you!
This channel is the channel that thought me how to light a scene. Thank you!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
no way really??? I'm flattered. Thank you!
One of thr finest tutorial about lighting i have seen online. Great work and thank you so much for sharing!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you much
Unreal value man... thank you!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching
Thanks for this! your now one my favorite youtube cinematographer guys. stellar!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!!! Thank you so much
@gravityimage5
3 жыл бұрын
@@BradyBessette for sure!
Great job explaining this setup!!!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
Masterclass! Great job!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot
Gracias por compartir tan valioso contenido, motiva mucho, gracias
Absolutely brilliant!
@BradyBessette
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
I literally has no words to express the awesomeness of you work. 👏👏👏👏
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Just like and share:) thanks!!
@lak8366
3 жыл бұрын
Already did 😊
i learned about moon light today. Thank You!!!
I have been watching this video like 20 times love the video excellent
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
that's crazy! thank you so much
absolute magic. really loved it
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you a whole lot!
wow, amazing video!! super helpful!! Thank you😊
your channel is amazing man! loved the way you actually take time to explain your flow
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! It’s always great to hear
What an outstanding video. Inspirational. Instant sub, great work.
Excellent video.Learnt so much today.Thanks buddy!!!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
super knowledgeable, best lighting videos!
@BradyBessette
2 жыл бұрын
that's so kind of you!!
Of Course totally masterclass level stuff man .... really great video .. keep up the great work.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Huge compliment thank you
Wow this is the best video I have watched on lighting
@BradyBessette
9 ай бұрын
Omg thank you
You earned the subscribe button man.. thanks a lot
great work man. Best reggards from Brazil.
You are such a good teacher and thanks for putting so much effort into your vids
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Love doing it! Thanks!
This is a high class cinematography tutorial. Thanks for sharing ! 😊
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching !
so much helpful if some body serious about learning Thanks Brady
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
What a great tutorial. Thanks!
What a great tutorial! It's good that you mention that the gear itself doesn't really matter that much. To that end, one cool video idea could be lighting a scene with both pro gear and almost zero-budget hardware store DIY gear, and comparing the results and other differences (ease of use and setup time for instance). I think it would benefit a lot of people if they could actually see that you can get almost the same result with LED worklights and a shower curtain as with purpose-built video lighting gear.
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
I agree! Maybe a video for the future ;) thank you!
Amazing tutorial. Thank you for sharing this information with us!
@BradyBessette
2 жыл бұрын
glad you enjoyed this! thank you!
Your videos are incredibly helpful and expertly made. Bennington, VT represent!
Dude your doing a very great job - keep going - I've searched a very long time for something like your Channel :)
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and glad I can help
Learnt more from this video than film school lighting instructions
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Oh goodness thank you so much!
This was such a great video to kick out on. Thank you so much for showing
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you much!
pure quality, def sharing with my cine friends. thank you so much Brady!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
No thank YOU!
Fantastic tutorial buddy! keep up the great work!!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you so so much! Another fun one out tomorrow!
This is an awesome video! I love how you give cheaper alternatives to the lights and other equipment that you're using. Lots of value here!
@BradyBessette
3 жыл бұрын
I try my best to do that! Thank you
Amazing breakdown.