The Math Behind “Cinematic Lighting” - PART 1

A deeper look at what goes into that sweet sweet cinematic look. Considering photometrics is a great way to be prepared when approaching how to light in a scene. Here we look at Arri Photometrics, and the Illumination Handbook built into Sinus Link. We then look at how to use these apps to make calculations for other film lights that are not included in either app. Part 2 will dive a bit deeper into lighting large sets. We will also take a deeper look into the inverse square law and how to maintain consistent lighting in large spaces.

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[CartyCantDance]

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[jacques_crafford]

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[flochfitness]

Probably one of your most helpful videos yet. Thanks Blaine!

[cokebottles]

I remember when I found Arri's app and how much it helped me, especially when I needed to know what lights would give me enough output to keep windows from clipping. It gave me the confidence to tell the producer why we needed an M40 or 18k HMI for some locations.

[oliverbury]

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[EdProsser]

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[Amiro]

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[thejackoss]

Great video! Just to be clear, those calculations give a perfect exposure for an 18% gray. This needs to be kept in mind when exposing as you may need to overexpose or underexpose depending on the situation (ie. skin color of talent)

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i just started using this way of prepping this summer, still figuring it out.. always learn a thing or two in your videos! please keep making more and hopefully we meet soon in nyc! :)

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[faizankhan]

Seriously Man. I had thing confusion about Lights placement and the power output lux etc, where to put, what to do, getting things in focus and I don't know that these calculations exist.
I mean watching your stuff helps a lot just to bring the life in to the images.
Thanks man I am learning a lot from you !

[GothGomez]

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[joeldevries]

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