Deconstructing Film Lighting || Masterclass by gaffer Julian White

This week Julian White tells us about the different lighting sources that are used in film and what effect they can give. We see behind the scenes footage compared with the shot in the film. What is the difference between fluorescents and LED?

Case Studies Used:
00:23 - Carol (2015) DOP: Ed Lachman, ASC
00:32 - Titanic (1997) DOP: Russell Carpenter, ASC
00:38 - Blade Runner 2049 (2017) DOP: Roger Deakins, BSC, ASC
00:55 - The Social Network (2010) DOP: Jeff Cronenweth, ASC
01:02 - Deadpool (2016) DOP: Ken Seng
01:12 - A Star is Born (2018) DOP: Matthew Libatique, ASC
01:19 - The Master (2012) DOP: Mihai Mălaimare Jr.
01:31 - Skyfall (2012) DOP: Roger Deakins, BSC, ASC
01:50 - Carol (2015) DOP: Ed Lachman, ASC
02:41 - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) DOP: Jeff Cronenweth, ASC
02:46 - The Social Network (2010) DOP: Jeff Cronenweth, ASC
02:50 - Hereditary (2018) DOP: Pawel Pogorzelski
03:01 - Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) DOP: Haris Zambarloukos, BSC
03:15 - Interstellar (2014) DOP: Hoyt Van Hotema, ASC, FSF, NSC
03:30 - Don Jon (2013) DOP: Thomas Kloss

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Filmed with a Sony FS5 and Cooke Mini S4/i Lenses.

[timebndit]

As a former gaffer it's nice to see gaffers get some well deserved attention and respect

[SereneBobcat]

Would be amazing to get more interviews with gaffers. This was amazing!!

[JaNeeja]

Classic, such an artist!! Need more interviews with Gaffers. Creating with light is not easy, a skill well respected.

[ShotzMedia]

He differentiated electronic and electric. I like him.

[AnandaGarden]

I love this. Amazing how much we can glean from a person with obvious experience, not just facts but a very useful attitude. Much appreciated, thank you. Reveal: I'm 77, shot stills 53 years, am starting in video for a small Palo Alto private school that produces happy kids who do very well in life. My gear: GoPro Hero 8 (FF Canon 6D but not for video), forthcoming Media frame, Neewer LED lights as needed. :) But I learned a lot - "as above, so below."

[retlwiz]

really interesting - some specific examples from gaffers with diagrams would be great and in a longer format

[rootytuners]

For those (like me) that don’t use the featured terminology every day, I recommend playback at 0.75 speed, and captions on for maximum comprehension (and to enjoy and digest the visuals and setups).

Excellent resource!

[MrTheJeyKey]

I usually find it difficult to actually see the differences in quality of light when people talk about them - This was a wonderful exception. The reference footage shown in parallel with his commentary was chosen really well, making me truly understand the difference in feeling and quality between tungsten, HMIs, fluorescents & LEDs.

[buddyfx]

This dude flowed like butter breaking down what should be the essentials, I was taking mental notes. What a well balanced and experienced spill on lighting!

[AwesomeShotStudios]

Keep these coming, Cooke Optics. They are a true treasure for the filmmaking community.

[chrisbaker]

I just recently became obsessed with the art of cinematic lighting, and have been learning as much as i can about the process. Such a crucial, yet under appreciated part of filmmaking.

[TheFaustianMan]

I love this channel so much. To me it is my film school. Thank you Cooke!

[adepew]

Love these videos. This is superb content.

[jonahzang]

In high school I was head of the lighting department in the film club. It was far from my desired role but I fell in love with it. I'd love to get back into filmmaking as a hobby and turn on those lights again.

[lukefairhurst]

Wonderful. It's hard to find good quality content focusing on the technical side of filmmaking, so these videos are very much appreciated.

[Oceansta]

Loved the video. Great choice of background music 😍

[QJapan]

Watched this video in April--didn't understand anything Julian said. Rewatched it today--got about half! Thanks for the cool content guys ;)

[AguirrePictures]

He spoke poetically and am a fan of his. More brushes in the kit is my motto. Tungsten, HMI, LED, and some fluorescent are still on my truck.

[QJapan]

Wow. Amazingly insightful in less than 10 minutes!

[improbablehandle]

Excellent! I also liked Mr. White's incongruous looking jacket in the painter's studio setting.