This is perfect! This is the main thing indie filmmakers need to focus on instead of the newest camera!! Kudos 🙏🏽

That clear matte trick is incredible!

@opalzannie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's my creation.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

:) We’ll get Annie back on and she can tell us a little about how she came up with her product.

Great demo - thanks Luke!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Curtis! You’re so much better at explaining all the details. Thank you for all your work.

I appreciate these videos Luke - very helpful and great for references. Keep up the good work!

Loved the vibe, the tempo and all the juicy info in the break down. Looking forward to next episode!

I really appreciate the quarantine tutorials. Simple and effective.

oo i love the way you explained and show the setup of your lights loved it thanks alot

Fantastic video, Luke. Thanks for this!

Thanks Luke! You two be well.

You are doing a wonderful job explaining quite sophisticated setups in a very easy way. Thank you so much for your time, effort and brilliant content!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

You are too kind, Michael. I hope you find enjoyment in your work as well!

I just bought myself the 300d ii. Love it 🙌🏾✨🙌🏾

Another fantastic video! It's amazing how much insight and useful information you comfortably fit into an 8-minute video. Thank you!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha! It’s funny how it only works because I don’t think about it ahead of time. That’s what 30 years of experience gets you... you don’t realize what you know until you start talking. To people in my shoes my blabbing is probably so obvious or lacking in detail that it’s sleep inducing, but to others it has been helpful ...thank you for confirming the value in provides.

Time is our most expensive resource. Thank you Luke for giving us yours!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a very kind think to say! Thank you for taking the time to watch and respond. I hope you are able to find some enjoyment in these crazy times as well.

Cant believe I’m watching this quality video for free. Thanks you so much for your effort!

This is excellent. thank you for these breakdowns, especially using popular new lights.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

DANG it you guys are so cute together. Thank you Jan for helping Luke to teach us all!

@meetthegaffer

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha! She is a good sport😁

Wow came across your channel for the first time. Its so rare to see a professional gaffer teach on youtube this way. thanks so much :)

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found us! Welcome.

Great to see you testing the 300x. I fell in love with the little MCs

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

So handy. The app makes them hella handy:)

@collaborativekiwistudios1191

4 жыл бұрын

I own about 10 different aputure lights and the mc is my favourite!

This is one incredibly helpful video. Also the matte gel was pure magic. Thanks Luke!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad! Hope you are safe and getting ready for a new future:)

@opalzannie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's my creation.

Your videos are great! Thank you for all your breakdowns!

great video! love the MC lights!

Very cool! I really appreciate how you break it all down. Thank you!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Because I had control of the set, I decided to do what they did so well in this Vanity Fair video: www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/what-happens-when-a-movie-has-no-gaffer I’ll try to incorporate that more often going forward.

Wow... That Pro Matte is impressive.

I love it! Subtle and natural looking. Not overly lit. That's how you can the pros from the amateurs and some of these KZread guys.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

:-)

Great video

You are my quarantine hero! And your wonderful wife! I'm in the same boat with you Luke - I did seven blogs via self shoots for a "Coronavirus Marathon" and said the same thing - yeah, quality suffers. But still we NEED to satisfy our desire to work and create while staying safe. Else we go stir crazy! Don't have a helpful wife so I got my 8-year old to help me. Thanks for educating us while we're shut down! Love your channel! Would love to come by for pie. But I'm in Atlanta! Stay safe, sir!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Nice work on Grip Truck Extras #10! The beauty of all this time off is you can teach yourself how to bake 🥧 or 🍞 or 🍰 and no one has to know about the flops... which usually look worse than they taste:) Stay safe, my friend!

I love this channel. So much info

Hey Luke, loved seeing those little MC's augmenting that practical. Could you maybe do an episode about some of the different ways that we can augment practicals in a scene? I've heard of folks hiding a second lightbulb behind a bare bulb, or painting black on one side of a bulb to darken the background?

@meetthegaffer

3 жыл бұрын

Those sound like good tricks! I would probably have more tricks for practicals if I did more narrative work. Maybe we could get someone to volunteer a guest episode?

@cincinnatijones

3 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer fingers crossed for Biggles

Great breakdown Luke. Nice that you took the time to ND the window behind you. We're always fighting/working with window light, so it's nice to see your approach. Thank Jan again for her contribution. (But you didn't let her say anything ;-/ )

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

:) I think she prefers it that way... that said, she’s definitely the smarter one.

More of Jane. I love all your videos and this was extra charming.

Best video I've seen during the lockdown ! Thanks :)

GREAT video - loved the production! Everything looked amazing.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Arthur. It can always be better, or different, but we go with what we can do at the time:)

@ArthurAlmassy

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer well, well done!

Thanks Luke! The other Matte make up solution I was looking at, I think, was about twice the cost of this... so I bought some!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Great! Annie is good people, so I’m happy for both of you:)

@opalzannie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tom. I hope you got yours by now. And I hope you like it. The reason I created it is there wasn't anything out there as good. I've been a make-up artist for 40 (gulp) years! Let me know your feedback on it.

Great job as always Luke! Thanks for testing the 300X - it's a lamp I am considering buying. Keep safe and well!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tested them against each other, but I’m told the output is less than the 300d II, but that’s understandable. You don’t have the ability to dial in G/M either, but that is true of most tunable white units. Bottom line, it’s great to have a tunable unit that also fits all the existing accessories.

@jaykemp1

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer That's my concern is the output. I love the 300D.... do I wait for the 600D and continue to gel my lamps...? I like having the punch for the spotlight or a book light.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

There’s always another bus coming😂 The 500 Forza puts out. Not sure re-sound tho if you want the lamp close to talent. We’re asking a lot of these LEDs:)

@jaggpetty

4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the Forza 500 yet. Looks really interesting.

This was great I need more lighting breakdowns like this

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Well, let’s see what happens:)

How the guy hears himself talk: so that's about 10 foot candles.... How his wife hears him talk: !(#*&#&# 848hf84 dnen8388#**#( Awesome info! New sub!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

😂

Loved that matte gel

Love your channel so much, brother! 🙌🏼🦾

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Justin!

That looks great and so simple...

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Which is good when you’re lazy like me😂

Great video Luke. Hope you're staying safe!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, sir! And you? What part of the world are you in?

@TylerEdwards

4 жыл бұрын

Luke Seerveld South Carolina 👍🏼

Very cool! Thanks

Hope you're keeping safe and doing well doing the lockdowns 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌟 Thank you for the regular videos.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

We are good, Rufai! Where in the world are you and what is happening in terms of work and socializing?

@rufaiajala

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer I'm based in London, UK. The lockdowns has officially been extended for an additional 3 weeks. But I expect it to be till the end of May.

@rufaiajala

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer luckily I was working on a documentary in Berlin, Germany for 2 months before the lockdowns and closures of borders came into place in Europe. Unfortunately the whole film industry has come to a grinding halt 😪

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, that’s what we’re kinda figuring here too. Hang in there, man!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

We’ve got the same situation. Starting to think through what it would take to return, but not rushing back quite yet!

Good job my friend. Greetings from Lima - Perú

Thanks for the ProMatte tip...just ordered 2 bottles!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Annie thanks you:)

@opalzannie

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer I do! Did you get it?

I'd love to see more of these demos. Subbed.

@meetthegaffer

3 жыл бұрын

You mean have others do them? It’s a standing offer: if anyone has something they want to share but doesn’t have their own channel...

@JohnMoffatVideo

3 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer No your demo's are great. I only just realised how many more you have so I've subscribed so I can watch them all!

@meetthegaffer

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha! Subbed. I’m such a dork.

Great video!!

Love it Luke!!!!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Miss you, man!

Love the gel tip! Thanx! The Veydras always look good :)

@tany6644

4 жыл бұрын

its crazy

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha! Yes, those Veydras were a good Kickstarter purchase.

@tany6644

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer I'm a starter. please suggest me the cheapest cine lenses kit. Thanks sir.

@opalzannie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I created the gel!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tany, I’m not your best source for lens talk. I’m a gaffer who shoots a vlog out of necessity:) There are plenty of other forums that talk about lenses... not my area of expertise!

Loved the review 🙌🏾

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

More of a use case than a review, but I figured others would cover the review aspects better than I would:) Thank you for watching and responding!

wow good job

This was fun!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice one, Luke!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rubidium! Always things we could do better... but we’ll leave that for another day!

Great techniques

You're such a sweetheart Luke.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha!

you guys are awsome

Great video, the sidius app really give you a dimmer board in your pocket....as long as all your lights are aputure! But I'm on my way to that point soon. i shoot my videos almost by myself so it really helps to use the app to dial all my lights in without haveing to go back and forth a bunch of times

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. When you are doing everything yourself it’s nice to be able to have remote control of as many things as possible, but without too much added set up time... we want everything these days, right!? And I always thought lights with apps were somehow not really big boy lights because then you would have most of your units on DMX and a few on a separate app, but Aputure’s system allows you to go either way and the app is so crazy easy that there isn’t a new learning curve necessary. I’m glad it helps you put out regular content because we are all better for it!

@CineMilledUSA

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer I just started using the sidius app made for the IPAD $9.99 it has a board function which give me all my lights on one screen and allows me to tweak each one easily without affecting the others. I started to play with groups etc... but this board layout in teh ipad app is really great. Right now I have 300D2, 6 MC's and a Ls20....unfortunately the LS20 while awesome little light does not have the mesh chip. Luckily they just annouced it's succesor the 60d which does and it will have a mini-spotlight attachement also ..... such a great combo I'm definately picking up one of those too.... for small shoots like mine the whole system is really a time saver and not to mention there is no need for generators....really impressed with Aputure in general.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Right on. I knew the iPad version was out, but have not taken the time to play with it just yet. All good things coming out! All the best out there.

Thanks for the video Luke. Im not too sure what I'm more impressed by, Aputure's amazing Mesh-Phone App or the Matte gel that gets rid of shine??? Both are really good 👍🏻👍🏻

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

It’s the little things that make your life easier, right?

Super helpful/useful to see this setup and your discussion of how you built it up and the strengths/weaknesses! My knee-jerk reaction would be to try a reflector of some sort off main camera right to fill the dark side of your face. Assuming this isn't the end of Act 1 and we don't mean to foreshadow (pun intended) that you go off the rails in Act 2, the dark side of your face is a bit darker than I would want. Would simply bouncing back some of what's coming off the ceiling be a good bet? What would be better if you had gone that next step to lifting the near side of your face?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

The more I looked at it in the edit the more things I thought about changing😬I was fooled by the GH4 flip out, thinking it was set more like the GH5’s, so next time I would attach a monitor with waveform and false color. And the bounce is so high I could considered making the wide in terms of headroom to be able to fly something else up there like the 300x in a lantern. Lots of things... so maybe an ACT II would be good a idea. Would also be a good excuse to try out the ATEM mini pro that just showed up... but there will be a few other episodes before then.

The Matte Gel is awesome, especially for men who might be weirded out by "make-up" matte powder.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@opalzannie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I'm Annie Jenkins, make-up artist and creator of ProMatte. I have many executives who would only come and see me in my make-up room if I "just used the clear gel", not "make-up". And it does the job! Clear .... so it works on any skin tone, too.

Thanks for the solid video. Bug Thanks yo Jan! I was strongly considering the godox VL series, the 150, 200 and 300. They seem to be on of simillar build, reportedly brighter with reflector on. Wondering if you've heard of the godox VL series light

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve definitely heard of them, but have no experience with them:(

Good to see you're keeping busy Luke! How are you holding up?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

No complaints here! Trying to finish up open projects and learn new stuff, but could always use more time. How about you?

Subbed. This is cool.

Nice. I think I'd stick with the 300Dii. But it's nice to see them working. Waiting on the 600d. Lol

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, while we’ve taken a little break from production, manufacturers have had to piece together their broken communication and parts supply lines to bring new units to market. We always want more output!😂

@StephenEastwood

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer yes, I am using the forza 500. And I could still use more, but it's getting close. And I can hot strike, dim and pack it up without waiting for it to cool. A big plus since we always want to get out fast. Lol

Thx

love the breakdown! I've shot solo with 3 cameras for corporate style interviews for a couple of years now and it's tough. I think I need to add more Aputure lights since I have only a 300d mark 1 and a 120d mark 2 at my disposal. Which one do you recommend I add to that if im looking to recreate stuff like what you did in this video?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Hard to say because I’m used to having a lot of different things available for different jobs. Would having one light that can tune its white point make you resent your other lights? Hard to know. Do you find your 300d I doesn’t always have as much out put as you want? What are the main pain points you encounter and which light would solve the most pressing one?

Would love to see a Footcandle & Ratio video.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

That would be good... if only we could find someone to do it...

hello from the new subscriber 😊

🙏🏾

Its cool to see the new LS300x in action. I'm torn between that and the LS300d II as my first big light. What would you recommend as being more all-purpose and versatile as a first time purchase? Love your channel Luke, keep up the great content!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Hard to say. Kinda depends how you will use it and if you like the idea of quickly tuning in a little warmth or coolness. If that’s not as important as having a small HMI like source in an easy form factor, then the tried and true is fine. If you are often fighting windows, you’ll want the greater firepower. If you have more units to choose from like me, I will almost always pick the tunable light, but it’s different if this is going to be your one “big” light. Decisions!

@ArthurAlmassy

4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the SAME boat, so I'll eagerly await your response to Miko, @Luke Seerveld . I was about ready to pull the trigger on a 300d II and then I saw today's announcement......cool stuff, but hard to decide. My gut says it might be better for me to have the extra power capabilities of the 300d II and just gel it if I need it warmer.

@ArthurAlmassy

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer thanks!

@mikohughes7802

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer Thank you for a thorough response. I acknowledge know my question was kinda vague, but that explanation really helped put some perspective on the decision. 👍

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Which ever way you go you will be able to make good pictures with it. Report back!

Thanks for the breakdown man, it was really informing. BTW, when you said you put two light outside, did you mean you set them as cross lights? Thanks

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, I’m not sure what you mean about two lights outside. I may have been talking about the two MC light up above?

@colinmason7398

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer oh I see,😂, I thought you have two 300d outside of the windows, I kept wondering why you don't show us the setup, well thank you for your reply. I noticed you measured the light using foot candles rather than T stops, I wonder when and why should we use different unit and how can we translate between these two. Also do you use Lux to measure as well? I asked my professor of these questions but never got an answer.😔 Thank you so much.

Would the B7c work as well or better than the MCs? Great video, love the flow :)

@meetthegaffer

2 жыл бұрын

The B7c’s were not yet available at that time, but yes, they would probably have worked well in this instance.

Wow!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

😂

Hey Luke, great video. Quick q. when you metered Jan, did your key side meter not also capture the fill side as you didn't cup the reader? I've always thought that one would have to meter in the same way you did for the shadow side for both sides to get a sense of the ratio. I guess the addition part slightly threw me and I'd love to understand. Many thanks!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I probably wasn’t being precise enough there! In some ways it might be good to recess the dome like the flat discs you could get for older meters, so that you don’t get spill from the other “side”. I’m not the best meter guy, because I didn’t spend a lot of time gaffing film and I don’t work on much narrative, so I more light by eye and back it up by waveform and false color. Call outs like yours push me to get better... sort of like washing your hands for a full 20 seconds these days😂 Keep keeping me honest!

@edaaar

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer Not a call out, always just trying to learn and understand! I really enjoy your videos and always learn something, so just checking my thinking. And yeah...let's be honest, we all love that false colour. Here's to always trying to keep ourselves honest with this craft. Stay safe and keep washing them hands!

I'm thinking about which one should I get 300d ii or 300X? I guess I don't use tungsten very much, but if I have the tungsten may be good... but 300d ii is much brighter than 300X (I can use gels also)..... However, this is my first Aputure light so still thinking.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the difficulty is when by necessity you want one light to rule them all. If you need the output, go 300d; if you need flexibility and speed in terms of color tuning, go 300x. You’ll find a place in your arsenal for either light you choose.

Great review! Can you please provide a link for the ND filter for the windows?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a roll of Lee 211, 0.9ND and this is the wide roll which is 5’ or 60”x20’. Rosco makes it too. It comes in .15, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, and 1.2. Not sure if they all come in wide, but I like it because sometimes it covers perfectly, whereas the regular, cheaper 4’ roll can bone you... but the 4’ is easier to store!

@Chris-py3ec

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer Thanks! I like the idea of the 5' roll as I can see it having more use cases. Would you recommend getting the entire set or do you find you tend to use a few more than others?

Hi Luke. Love your videos, especially ones that deal with navigating the industry. Question: Florida came out and introduced a set of recommended guidelines for set protocol in the midst of Covid-19, and expectedly many people are disappointed/frustrated at the restrictions for both above-the-line and below-the-line workers. Could you make a video displaying your thoughts? Do you think it's excessive? Necessary? Could this induce the rise of one-man band style workers as opposed to large sets?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jesse, I’ve been thinking about this a fair amount and was planning to get something out yesterday, but didn’t make it. Not sure I’ll have too much to add to the number of documents that have been circulating, but I’ll give it a shot.😬

@jessepamintuan8440

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer That's all right. Was curious if you thought there was a way to make this more sustainable for productions. I always think of the production triangle of cost, time, and quality, where things could skew at any of the points. If this is the case, perhaps crew members have to prepare for productions either taking longer, reducing their rates, or working on skeleton crews. I just think it's gonna be a really difficult transition that goes beyond what many union members can handle.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

It's definitely going to be interesting, and we'll need to change our mindsets. If anything we should raise our rates: hazard pay and wearing more hats. Yes, production may cost more even if there are smaller crews, but if it keep people safe and productive it will be better in the long run. It's a good challenge and may make us better crafts people because we'll need to take even the small actions seriously:)

Nice to see what the 300x is capable of. Thanks. Which deg spotlight lens have you got on there?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

36 degree. For this system I only have the 36. For regular ETC LEDs and joleekos I have 4 dif choices.

@MattGrover

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer Thanks!

Not gonna lie, if Luke likes it I might have to give it a shot.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

They make a very solid unit at a great price, but they go beyond that with elements you may take for granted from Aputure because they’ve been doing it for a while: the fit and finish, the case, the well made accessories, and now the clamp to attach the controller to the stand. They think through the customer experience better than most while keeping the price point lower than you would expect. I find that admirable and worth supporting, especially if you are starting out or working solo.

@sethholston4142

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke I definitely get that feel from them. Truth be told when I worked G&E I wanted to grab a Joker 800 but those are too expensive and not dimmable. Can’t wait to add this to the kit!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

It’s no Joker 800 in terms of output! Everyone compares their units to 400 and 800’s but they seldom measure up. These lights are handy and well made, but just another tool to add to workhorses like Jokers. What would be worth doing is comparing this 300 with Joker’s LED 300’s which are also tunable white.

@sethholston4142

4 жыл бұрын

Luke Seerveld good point!

So using all three panasonics, how do you find matching them? Do you shoot log?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t shoot log. I am not a very sophisticated shooter. I shoot natural. I usually white balance, but this time I just put that all on the basic daylight setting. The only thing I did in post was raise the mods and highs of the GH4/wide shot, because the flip out monitor fooled me. I haven’t used that camera for a couple years, so forgot that the monitor is set hotter. I didn’t have a monitor on it either (lazy)... so it’s not the best look. With a few more eyes on it we would have talked ourselves into better look. With just me and not wanting to keep my wife away from her real job I took a few short cuts😬

I never heard of the 300x until now. Im guessing its a bi-color lamp?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, tunable white light via controller, Sidus App or DMX.

that was fucking fire af

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

:)

Nice video Luke. I thinking about to buy another 300D II or 300D X to be flexible with daylight and tungsten. Because the "X"-Version is not as bright as "II" I would like to know which one is brighter when I want to use tungsten on both products: The 300D II or the 300D X?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Good question! They should have the specs up on their website, right?

@DennisOsman

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer There aren't information with my specific question about tungsten gels but thank you so much for your time, take care!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Ah, you are right! Let me see if I can test this... but it may take a couple weeks before I get to it:)

@DennisOsman

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer I think I will already test that before in a shop but thank you :-).

Considering the weight, what stand and boom would you recommend to hang the 300x with the Aputure Lantern Softbox above the talent?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

I would use a Matthews boom. Maybe check episodes #77-79 for some ideas? Kinda depends how far you need to extend out.

@NelsonsReview1

4 жыл бұрын

Luke Seerveld I would say about 6 feet. Any Matthews set up in particular?

Thanks Luke. Great light, also what is the name of that gel?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

It’s ND (neutral density) gel. It comes in different densities. For this scene I used the 0.9 density. A number of manufacturers produce it in smaller sheets, rolls, and even panels for larger set-ups. Popular names are Rosco and Lee. This happened to be Lee 211 in what they call their wide roll, 60” wide by 20ft. Normally, most people by the 48” width, but I like the wider:)

@hzubovi1

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer thanks for the extensive answer, really apreciate it, I wasn't clear enough, I ment the gel or cream you put on the nose to make it less shiny 😁

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha! There is a link below the video. You can find it at ProMatte.net. Annie is great and will make sure you get what you order.

and what about batteries for the 300X (i need bi-color for architecture... ) ? from the aperture web site : Therefore, for best results, we recommend using batteries that are capable of continuously discharging 14-15 Amps, to provide adequate headroom for the power draw. so the D&O/Comer C90 A/S Supports up to a 10 Amp Continuous Draw... so not up to the task... any cheap and good recommendations ?

@meetthegaffer

3 жыл бұрын

The higher amp batts are going to be better over the long hall, but in short bursts you can probably get away with 10Amp batts. I don’t have cheap recommendations. Andrew Lock at Gaffer&Gear may have some more cogent thoughts on the matter. I’m liking the trend toward 26V and 28V batts, but that doesn’t help you in this case because the range doesn’t allow for that. Call a few larger rental houses and ask them what they use. A rental house has to deal with a lot of different user habits and their batts probably go through a lot more cycles, so their choices over time are probably solid role models.

Hey Luke, in the beginning - is the 300x on 100%? if possible , could you make a lumen/lux reading on 300d and 300x in the same condition (5.600, 100%, same light forming)? Just a rough one?

@ulrichmors574

4 жыл бұрын

53% oh, I see

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ulrich, From the specs the output is quite reduced in the 300x compared to the 300d. When I get a chance I will compare. I think the greater output for the 300x would be between warm and cool.

Hey Luke! Does the 300x have green/magenta controll? Or CIE xy input? thanks!

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

It does not have G/M. That adds complexity, time to market, and cost, so it’s an iterative step. You know they can do full color with MC’s, but doing it in a point source is no small task. ARRI is attempting it with the Orbiter and Fiilex appears to be going down that path as well. Big picture, it’s amazing how quickly the technology has progressed, but that just means we as users become greedier for more and more capabilities and lower price points:)

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

My understanding is that XY would be for a unit with full RGB, but to your point, I believe the truer color of such a unit will be at the opposite ends of the white curve: 3200 and 5600. You’ll get more output in the middle, but you may see a slight shift. Every manufacturer approaches the color science in relation to cost and time to market, so compromises are inevitable... I try to remember how amazing it is that we have what we do have, until reality matches desire:)

@GerfriedGuggi

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer you're absolutely right - amazing times, amazing tech, demands growing and growing :) also you're right about the fact that the unit needs full RGB for being able to work with xy coordinates. thanks for pointing out the Fiilex Q8! will consider it as I'm trying to built a travel kit with everything being able to match via xy as I find it very very helpful to match available light.

Great video! Could you light something similar using two 300x lights or is there an advantage to using the more powerful 300d? I have a 300x currently and thinking about getting another using one for a key and one for a fill, or getting a 300d. I also have a 60x and p60c for back lighting. Of course doing much smaller scale stuff. Product commercials at home, occasional interviews, short documentaries. Mostly shooting indoors only outside occasionally. What one or two lights would you recommend for completing this light kit? 300x, 300d, other? 600x and 600d is probably overkill for me. Thanks!

@meetthegaffer

Жыл бұрын

The 600x may seem like overkill, but it would get you similar output to the 300d II with the bonus of being able to change the white balance.

@pizzomedia7261

Жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer thanks, form factor and price play a role for me. The 300x and 300d tick both boxes. What do you think about a 300d as the key (gel when needed) and the 300x as a fill. Will the color be off? I just figured it might be nice to have one powerful daylight in my kit, but if it doesn’t mix well with my 300x and 60x, I’ll probably just get another 300x. Any thoughts?

@meetthegaffer

Жыл бұрын

They mix OK, but having 2x 300x’s isn’t a bad thing, because if you had to you could double them up behind a single diffusion. At this point I am shying away from mono-color units even with the greater output.

@pizzomedia7261

Жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer that’s great to know and you answered another question I had about if it’s possible to double up the two 300x lights as one. What are some good ways to do this? Just hang a diffusion in front, anything else to note when doing that? I’m binge watching your channel, haha, it’s so helpful. Thanks!

@meetthegaffer

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you’ll want to experiment, but bringing diffusion into the mix creates different possibilities, such as spreading your key for more wrap or just doubling up at the same position.

So when you say it's "eight o'clock" is that in the morning?! What time did you wake up to do this!!?? :)

@meetthegaffer

3 жыл бұрын

8am.

@hodah

3 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer That's devotion!

@meetthegaffer

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha!

Where can we get that matte gel? And thanks for the video and stay safe...

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

There is a link in the information below the video. Thank you for asking Ruben! BTW, works on light and dark skin equally well:)

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

www.promatte.net/shop.html

@opalzannie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruben. I am a the makeup artist and the creator of ProMatte. Try it! I took years to develop it!

@morningtidefilms

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously people, how do you miss the links both in the video and posted to the description?! 🤦‍♂️

Post a video about a new camera, you get 2M views, post a video on what REALLY makes a shot, lighting, and you get a few thousands views. Oh well, while they all focus on gear, I focus on getting more useful knowledge! Thx Luke!,

Thanks for sharing Luke! I recently watched an interesting review of this Godox Light that seems like an interesting alternative to the 300d www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1513248-REG/godox_vl300_video_led_light.html Love to hear your thoughts on it. My partner who is a photographer has a few Godox strobes which have performed well.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

I have not seen the unit in person, but just from the B&H pics it looks to me like they are not innovating as quickly as Aputure in terms of designing products to be easier to use in the field. The controller and AC adapter look like first gen 300d. Totally usable, but when you are working with gear day in and day out smart, efficient design is worth more than the slight money savings on the front end. Just my 2 cents reacting to a photo of the components:)

Tolerant wife. Lucky man.

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

You know it!😉