How the Big Boys Use ND Filters - Professional Lighting for Video - Part One

Ultimate Guide to Cinematic Lighting. Part One of my Cinematic Lighting Techniques. How I use my Sekonic Light Meter and Color Meter for Different Lighting Techniques for Film. I asked YOU what questions you had about lighting and how to use a light meter. In this first installment, I explain how to use neutral density filters along with the light meter. And demonstrate why it's so important to not only always use ND filters (even indoors!), but also why it's so necessary to understand the effects of each lighting modifier and diffusion cloth. Lighting for Video Shooting. Camera used: RED Komodo and Sony FX30 // Camera Lens - Leica R • Lights: Aputure • Astera // Grip: Modern Studio Equipment

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Using Filters w/ Light Meter
02:00 - Which ND to Use?
04:38 - How to Use Light Meter
06:39 - How to Light from Inside
08:42 - Importance of Flags
09:20 - Diffusion Cloth
09:51 - CRDBAG
12:06 - Wag Flags
12:43 - Nets
13:10 - Middle Grey vs Skin Tone
14:02 - Power Window
14:43 - Using Cameras Spot Meter
15:18 - Pro Tip
17:19 - How the Pros Use ND

The Ultimate Guide to Light Meters for Cinematography | Light Metering Basics: Using an Incident Meter | Using a Light Meter - Part 1 | Light Meter Basics | Why you NEED Neutral Density Filters | Cinematography 101 | Why You Need ND Filters for Shooting Video (ND Filters Explained) | How Professionals Use ND Filters | Cinematic Lighting for Beginners

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