Cinematic Lighting on a Low Budget

here is a collection of simple lighting setups that i have used throughout my career. these can all be done easily with minimal gear. enjoy!

also, can someone tell me a better codec for youtube? the compression is getting worse...

intro 0:00
simple softbox 0:47
the cove 2:34
wall bounce booklight 4:28
wrap it up 6:55

link to my video on tungsten lighting

song: lukrembo - late days

instagram: @mitchellbrinkerdp

[BTFilmz]

I’ve been stumbling on more and more cinematographers with less than 1k subs and all the knowledge is so much better than the big YouTubers because I know these small youtube channels are actually working cinematographers

[nicksammons]

This was legitimately a better education on cinematic lighting than my 4 year film degree gave me. Budget restraints or not.

[DylColeman]

This is gold for amateur and budget filmmakers dude. Can't wait to try out some of these tips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[yasso]

always find that these types of smaller channels give way better advice and tips to the average person starting out. great video!!

[SamWelker]

Holy crap this video was super solid. Love the short and concise approach, actual industry tips, the science and the art of it. S tier video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[shopfilms]

Keep this stuff coming. Love to see another Pittsburgher pursuing film and sharing their thoughts and knowledge. Thank you 🙏🏻

[nerrisnassiri]

Really fantastic stuff, man. Please keep making more of these.

[justmilu]

Great video!!!! love the way to explain and show how everything can be achievable

[wearetrackclub]

These tips are so valuable, Mitchell! Amazing insights, really like how you put this together too 👌

[nickchenstudio]

So much valuable content in a less than 10mins video! Kudos

[ScottJeschke]

Looking forward to more from this channel. Refreshing to see a real industry DP share some knowledge

[edwardlthompson]

@4:33 with the upside-down book. 😆 Thanks for the advise. Excellent demos.

[elyoo]

standing applause for this friend who shares the percentages used in every light, thank you friend, you are unique in all the platform worldwide, thank you, thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, I subscribe

[camerachronicles]

Bruh, only 100 views??? That’s madness. Really quality stuff in this video. Thanks for the info.

[ericjkim]

tysm I have the book knowledge of how to use lights but didn’t necessarily know how exactly to go about using them so this helped a lot!

[KRAH]

Bro, WTF! this was so educational. I am a cinematographer and work in marketing. Learned so much from you in a couple of minutes than any other place. You gained a subscriber and a fan!

[TheSecndHalf]

What a brilliant video . Thanks for sharing

[gregoirenedelcovici]

Really clear, practical, pleasant video. Great job !
Thank you !

[ShebaniFilms]

Yo this video was Wavy! I throughly enjoyed it! Keep making content man!

[obienator]

This is cool, getting Deakins results on a budget, masterful!