Had a tonnnn of fun with this one. Hoping to do more like this, let me know what other types of gear or setups you’d like to see?

@abdul-haqqmahama3753

29 күн бұрын

@@RyanKao I would say carrying case or camera bag.

@Menosfilms

27 күн бұрын

@@RyanKao here’s a good one, I want a flexible LED mat for overhead lighting since it makes your life easy. But I have LED panels that don’t weight much. I can hang it overhead but need a way to diffuse it and not letting it spill over the sides. Any ideas?

Mirror and 6x6 frame ideas were genius! Dope video bro

@RyanKao

29 күн бұрын

Only slight hiccup with the 6x6 is mounting it lol... couple super clamps does it but looking for some better hardware soon. Love you bro!

Not commenting to win anything, just want to say that I'm glad you are still posting KZread content, I look up to you so much as a filmmaker.

@RyanKao

29 күн бұрын

You're the best and I deeply appreciate your Mikey.

@petermorris8907

28 күн бұрын

So true! Keep it going Ryan.

With all the cheap gear on the market I miss all of the old DIY days. It's good to see DIY is still alive and well! The fan is pretty genius, and the scrim frame is a great option as well!

@RyanKao

29 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thanks!

Reminding people where it’s worth spending money and where you can hack your way to solutions is SUCH an important learning! I’m so glad that you’re doing this, as the community seems to need this reminder every few years. The last great one I remember was PotatoJet’s Home Depot lighting run, and I’d put your video up there with his for hacks. Keep up the fantastic work!

The fan in front of the fog machine is genius, can't wait to try it. Love from Lebanon!

I found the best way to reproduce Lightbridge/Lightstream/Liteflow panels is to buy aluminum panels and learn how to polish them to various degrees of reflectiveness. You use a car polisher/sander with pads of 400 600 800 and 1000 grit and then aluminum polish for a mirror finish - lesser polishing for diffusion levels. Works very well and then add corner protectors on the sharp corners. For mounting use mini and regular magic arms with camera suction cup mounts to attach the various panels. Saved… I dunno $6K. LOL

@paulhorn24

23 күн бұрын

Great idea/suggestion! Thanks a lot! 👍👍👍

@sheldonnorton9035

21 күн бұрын

@@paulhorn24 Hit me up if you need help, if you actually start making them.

Mann the finesse is inspiring. The true spirit of filmmaking

I love the fact that you continue practicing your craft. Its a never ending pursuit!

Ryan - this is the first time I've come across your videos! I love your vibe and the way you speak to camera. So so good!

@RyanKao

27 күн бұрын

So happy to hear from you Chris! I really appreciate the kind words. Hope life is good on your end!

Always nice to see videos with cheaper solutions for filmmaking! Thanks man! 😌

I feel like mirror, stand, and negative fill are underrated in KZread video making, so many people focus on the camera and accessory but your video shows that reflection can make a scene beautiful

I love the sun film on the window effect. I suggested this once and it worked wonders for our budget and I ended up getting a fair tip in the payment my client gave me at the end for saving them some money. loved the entire video!! Specially the fog machine. Going to save up to get that. Thanks!

Great tips! Very cohesive and to the point video that proves there are no budget excuses to make a great image! Thank you very much!

Great content, I have been struggling with lighting on my shoots. Lighting is much more important than people think. keep creating.

You're such an inspiration and your authenticity is really appreciated

@RyanKao

6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Radeen. Appreciate your comment

Usually when I watch videos about budget gear, something that throws me off is how sometimes they say things like "this light is just 200 dollars" and simply show the gear. Here, I think you did an amazing job. Even though some of these are not as cheap as I would like, I just love the way you try to show us how good these are for the price, and also show how to take advantage on them. I even added some of these to my wishlist 😂 Props to you, bro!

As filmmakers who work with a limited budget and first starting out, these are actually some quite creative ideas to work things around, its always nice to see people solving problems rather than complaining I dont have this piece of gear thats why I can't create this💯

I really appreciate a lot of the setups that you have shown. It has made me rethink how I focus on setups with lighting. Thank you.

@RyanKao

25 күн бұрын

My pleasure!!!

Your methods have inspired me a lot! ❤ Hoping to improve further in my journey 😃 Specially that ZV-E10 video was such a motivational one! Thanks Man! 😊

Great video. I am just starting out learning to do film making. I don't have a lot of equipment but I plan on adding a video to this channel soon. The frame idea definitely gives me ideas. I'm just waiting to purchase a wide angle lens and a decent key light to start. I love the look/color grading reminds me of I do with photos.

I'm always amazed at the quality of some of the chinese "knock off" lighting and video kit. Some of it is incredible.

Appreciate the good explanations and the insights shared, which have already sparked new ideas for my work. Thank you

This video is so sick. I feel so encouraged. Playing with light is the current thing I'm working on, I just bought my first powerful light and cant wait to build my kit with more lights and flags and gaffing gear.

@RyanKao

24 күн бұрын

Go for it man! Thanks for the watch!

Love your content bro. Been a fan for a while. Super helpful and engaging. Keep up the good work.

@RyanKao

24 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support dude!

This couldn’t have came at a more perfect time. I have been looking for scrims and just been trying to find ways around spending that money. Thanks man!

@RyanKao

27 күн бұрын

No problem 👍

Always fun when a video like this gets made. Especially with everything being work-work-work; It helps re-inspire me to get back into the fun that IS storytelling/filmmaking. Dunno if the giveaway is still going on, but would be dope to add this light to a setup for YT and for productions! 🙌🏽

Thanks for this video. I'm starting to film for animal rescues and looking into inexpensive lights. This is excellent.

This is a very expensive industry to be in but I love every bit of it. Thanks a million for showing us these more inexpensive options… i bought the Ulanzi fog machine and i love it..great idea by adding the fan. I’m not saying you’re a genius but you are making some genius moves lol

Light would come in handy, trying to improve my lighting gear for my vlogs and branching into wedding videography. Also love your quality content 🫶🏽

Awesome video brother. Appreciate all the info!

Great video with so many practical solutions for lighting a scene. Thanks for this amazing content!

@RyanKao

14 күн бұрын

My pleasure man!!

Great video, just getting started so thanks for all the helpful tips

@RyanKao

14 күн бұрын

Glad to help!!

Nice vid. Big fan of balling on a budget ngl. Some folks are so bent out of shape about specs when all they need is a good output and good color rendition.

Super sick video Ryan! Definitely keep it up with the Amazon finds !

@RyanKao

29 күн бұрын

Yessirr! More to come

Ryan i would love to see more recreational shots from movies and personally that was my fav video of your channel ( practicing cinematography in cheapest camera one that you made previously ) and really helpful video btw ❤🤝

@RyanKao

20 күн бұрын

Great to hear. I have a lot of fun making them, so it's definitely something I'll continue to pursue here on the channel!!

I absolutely LOVE to light a scene. As a one-man-band it can be tough and time consuming but so rewarding :)

@RyanKao

24 күн бұрын

It really is!

The mirrors with the frosted coat are a great idea!!

i needed this video fr fr, I was looking for a video that showed real life budget gear thats usable in the field, thank you!

@RyanKao

20 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

Been coming back regularly, always insightful and helps keep me motivated to get it done by any means necessary

@RyanKao

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for your support!!

Brother this is amazing, thank you so much!!

Great video, appreciate your ingenuity in finding budget options to get a similar effect with pro gear.

this is amazing thanks so much for the upload!

Great tips Ryan thanks so much for sharing

Freaking awesome, just starting off in videography and this information will Help a ton, thanks my guy

Lights is what I need now that I am trying to make my first short film... anything will help... Love the videos Keep keeping on... 🤘🍻

Thank youu! These are some great recommendations and your shots look great, new sub!

@RyanKao

3 күн бұрын

Welcome!! Thank you!!

Another frugal tip is to get charcoal/black fiberglass screen door material as a scrim. It will give you about 1.5 stops as a single, but you'll want to keep it out of focus, or you might get moire patterns. Makes no noise, unlike window film that isn't being applied to the glass.

Working with light is frustrating and inspiring at the same time. I like it when I find the way to do more with less. Still. it is always good to have the right equipment, so no to have any excuses to procrastinate. Thank you for the tutorial.

@RyanKao

20 күн бұрын

It can absolutely be both! But it's such a great tool in every way despite initial reservations. You're more than welcome. Thanks for the watch.

Love the 6x6 frame idea!

Good tips. Big fan of diffusion of natural sources. Overheads outside look so nice.

Loving finding cheap or affordable hacks and gear. Neat trick with the fog machine.

Thank you for the pointers bro, I’ll be buying and using some of these soon 🙏🏾

Love this! I am a student right now in photography and could use this!

good stuff. very helpful and lovin that small smallrig light!

It is always nice to try out new lighting techniques at home. The homemade mirror reflector looks really good!

@RyanKao

27 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you!!

What a great video and tips. Going to try some of that for my channel 🙂Thanks for sharing.

Great texture! I like your overall look. So much cinematic.

@RyanKao

20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

looks like some pretty awesome options!

i've been looking for a good light for some time now, this is actually a great idea!!

@RyanKao

27 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!!!

This was super helpful 🔥 I was pretty overwhelmed trying to find a light for my business I am trying to start up

@RyanKao

29 күн бұрын

So glad this helped! Hopefully you can find something that works for you. Here if you have if any questions!

Great video. Some good tips and great cheap products.

The mini fan in front of the fog machine was clutch. I’d like to get into product photography to get funds for more gear, and there’s a ton of smoke shops with very little to no branding or content, that tip will be super helpful.

I love the overhead scrim idea! I saw a similar build for that but out of PVC from Lowe’s

the fog with the fan idea is genius !

I have Nanlight FC500 and Same Fresnel. Loving this video, great work.

@RyanKao

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Someone finally covered that cheap cob light. I’m not surprised it’s sold out now. I’ve had one in my cart for months, amazed that it never sold out of the 2-3 it claimed to have left. Oh well. I always held off because I was worried the color accuracy would be pretty subpar. But always kept it in my cart for in a pinch kind of purchase.

This was great thank you❤ I learned a lot

I just try to find lights for my new studio this is going to be helpful :D Tnx Bro and you get sub

Amazing tips, mate! 🙌🏻

I own a few of the came tv lights. I’m actually shocked that more ppl aren’t talking about them. Powerful light. Built like a tank besides the plastic knob. App controlled. I would say it’s as good or better than every budget option from neewer, gvm and other companies in the lower tier. Especially considering the price.

6x6 idea is geniussss. also love the amazon came-tv light. looks super promising

@RyanKao

16 күн бұрын

It honestly works great! Little weak compared to a proper 1" frame, but can absolutely handle most needs

Super helpful. Thanks for uploading!

Great suggestions and reminders

Great job team! Thanks for sharing

Very good video, very descriptive and good use of props. I’m trying to learn video and filmmaking myself and it’s tough! I’ve been looking at some out of my budget lighting recently so thought why not try this

@RyanKao

28 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck to you

Like the mirrors and the diy haze fan on mount ... nice

Mirror idea is a must try! Awesome video!

The mirror idea is nice, I would use plywood or heavy card stock with aluminum foil over it instead. You could attach the mount to it using screws. It would be much more durable and lighter, getting you close to the same thing. I have used this trick when shooting food,

Great video! Super helpful reminder that we don’t always need the most expensive gear starting off. What are the clamps used for the 6x6 frame?

this is my fav video, taking cheep lighting and use it to create amazing results

@RyanKao

16 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!!!

Great video showing us what can be done with a budget!

Great video! Thanks. Budget light looks like an amazing value. Currently unavailable on Amazon

Commenting hust to thank you for putting the information out there. That budget stuff aren’t always bad.

Some great ideas in here, that light would be an amazing start to my kit.

@RyanKao

25 күн бұрын

You're in!!!

Been thinking to get one light for all around and this video pop up. Helpful video as always. Thanks 🤩

@RyanKao

29 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍

Awesome vid full of great tips and workarounds. Now to utilize this new knowledge 😅

@RyanKao

28 күн бұрын

Have fun!!

bro your production level is so high!

Wow Ryan. I was surprised that I wasn't subscribed to your channel. I fixed that. This is fabulous. Thank you.

@RyanKao

17 күн бұрын

Welcome! And thank you!!

Nice tips, I added some of those lights to my set up. Thank you

I was looking for a content to find new ways to improve as a beginner filmmaker and this video its the perfect example to me to learn and find new stuffs. Thanks.

@RyanKao

29 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you Dario!!

the came tv light value is actually amazing

Fire tips as always !!

Loving the tips. That fog/fan idea was so good.

@RyanKao

28 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

i found your channel today and im already a fan! love the mirror idea!

@RyanKao

27 күн бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Great stuff my guy!

Greeeat inspiration and practical tips , thanks mate! :)

I always come back to your channel when I feel uninspired! Great video bro!

@RyanKao

20 күн бұрын

This is amazing to hear. Appreciate it Chester.

Gotta try the mirrors!

Your video is a gateway to get into cinematic lighting