5 Tips to Improve Your Cinematography

These five tips, if executed properly, will 100% improve your cinematography, enhance your lighting techniques, and will give your image the film look.

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Video on the Turkey Sandwich Light (portable book light with Pavo Tubes):

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**Gear used to make this video (talking head portion): ***
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K:

Metabones Cine Lock Ultra:

Blackmagic Design 5in. 12G HDR Video Assist 2500nit monitor/scopes:

Zeiss 35mm:

Schneider Classic Soft 1/8 Filter:

My favorite recorder for audio:

JK Pro Lav

FalconEyes F7 RGB PocketLite

Nanguang Pavo:

Couple C stands

My go to light stands

Lee 216 Diffusion:

Andycine R1 RGB Pocket light:

Aputure 120d:

Aputure mini dome II:

Duvetyne (negative fill):

5-in-1:

GVM RGB LED:

Links to a couple films I directed & produced:
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[aaronpeipert]

Shoot on the Shadow Side. I’ve never ever thought about that. Justin, those 5 words are going to be on my mind for a while.

[TonyFuego]

Insane. I’m a one man band. Shoot. Edit. Grade. Produce music. Write. Yada yada!! I used to shoot focus tests with a freaking teddy bear. I thought I was ridiculous. But. I see I’m not alone!! Keep Hollywood alive!!!

[theslowfoodshow]

Hey Justin, one of your best videos yet. I can see your professional growth since you are talking from real honest knowledge. I have 20 years in this business and still learning. I really appreciate to see some young people sharing knowledge this days. It will always pay back to you Cheers from Chile!

[TheFilmmakingChannel]

Compositions should be motivated by story and emotion. Lighting needs to assist in that.

[Reactork]

Some great tips here! As a photo guy, unless you have a certain style you want to stick to, it's best not to go too crazy with forcing depth. Taking that into the video world, going for tons of those kinds of shots just feels a bit wankery, like the director/camera guy is trying to show off. Sometimes when I'm watching shows it pulls me out of the scene if it's too obvious.

[ozzmanzz]

A big well done! One of the best videos you’ve made. ‘Shoot from the shadow side’ a simple statement but worth its weight in gold.

[Skopefilms]

A lot of questions that I ask to myself at the moment, thanks for your thoughts!

[DutchAussieProductions]

Thanks Justin. I started moving my lights before I finished watching this video. I will be trying this new setup soon. Thanks again. Have a great day and keep safe.

[pixelcityart]

Great video! so informative, thanks for sharing all these lighting techniques. I will put all this into practice when shooting video or stills!

[janerdmann]

this is seriously insane advice, keep it up! definetly gonna join the patreon.

[Elusive_Pete]

This is one of your best videos mate! A+

[raveleando]

God Bless you Justin, you are really Humble to share this stuff. Thank You.

[osmanarslan]

Excellent video Justin. Thanks for sharing.

[izzieb]

These recent videos are really useful, with some great advice for less experienced people like myself!

[jmsdfilms]

Heck yeah, man! I can use these tips in my weddings/interviews. Great work my dude! Thank you!

[davidmultimedia]

Justin, I've been watching and liking your videos for a long time, but I have to say that this video is PURE GOLD... just made me want to practice my cinematography right away! I really like your style and motivation man, THANK YOU !

PS : Dog Times Productions is a dope name :)

[igottheshaft]

This video just got you a sub. Terrific work! Thank you.

[billkujawa]

Nice videoJustin! I have a mannequin head also and use it the same way you do. lighting is so important and not so easy to get right!

[virtualfeedback]

Amo, thank you!! you deserve more success.

[MyJeanf]

Hey Justin amazing tutorial dude and excellent advice for cinematographers. Thank you bro.