Nick Knight Breaks Down His World Famous Lighting Techniques: SHOWtech

Nick Knight and his first assistant Britt Lloyd discuss lighting techniques used in his editorial for Stern Magazine 'Ungewöhnlich Schön', focusing on the Robert Juliat light.

[Renzov]

This channel really allow creatives to be free and at the same time channel their energy into giving insight into their process. That’s an art within itself

[nathanadera]

This is probably the best lighting breakdown I've ever seen. I appreciate that you explained why you chose that specific light. I also like that you showed different photos from the same light. I would love to see more of these breakdowns. Btw the pictures are amazing.

[catharinekariana]

Thank you. You are so generous with your knowledge and I appreciate it so much.

[cadmium]

An ex-stage technician then NYC photo assistant here . . . I knew it! Years later I get to see your video here and I felt your awesome work was theater-inspired, complete with a follow spot. Thank you, I feel like the mystery is solved.

[jimjimgl]

So refreshing to have an assistant join you, Mr. Knight, in your lighting breakdown. A fan of your work (I used to be a director of photography in NYC before becoming a photographer myself) for years and getting a small glimpse into your process makes, for me, your images even more interesting.

[marsdahustler]

ahhh man. im speechless. Knight's perspective on light is fucking amazing!

[ruzaroos]

Great video. Thank you for being so generous with your time and knowledge.

[plasticvideo]

This was great and exactly what I hope to find on Showstudio. More of this, please.

[andrefelixstudio]

The spot light is a nice tool to use for more dramatic light, I have use this sort of lighting myself. Nice job of explaining the use! Thank you guys!

[mikir_thought]

Outstanding info and insight, awesome

[BrianMorrisPhoto]

the shadow cast on the model from the set frame between the model and the light looks soft did you retouch that ?

[bbayek]

This is amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[madade]

Ohh yes ! I do love the circular spot I've just found a lovely old STROBE version and I love it!....( yes it IS dangerous).

[nickriley-bentham]

Im guessing that you guys have tried the whole range of Robert Juliat follow spots. In this example it shows that you are working with the Alex (a 2k tungsten head). Another option beside having to use the larger Lancelot is to try strobe. The profoto zoom spot will give (when running with 2 x 2400 pro 8/10 packs) 4800 watt seconds, meaning you can wrap this up with cto(cts)/frost etc and still have a large range of control without dimmers and .ND. It is also lighter and more portable (i mean not by much but hey). the 650w modelling lamp is easier on the eyes of the model than a direct continuous source. anyway, im guessing you guys tried all this. Just a quick note on the climbing up stands, I know in stills we have to be way way way faster, but as Stills and Moving image are coming closer together, I know alot of gaffers that would disagree with that technique, you are already loading out that wind up without adding unstable body weight. either switch to a long john crank stand, grab a ladder or at least have someone spotting it. We all want photo assistants working quickly and safely.

[richardichard]

" with...." not " wiv " WITH...TRY SAYING THIS ( NOT VIS ) " and then " THE "...." WI...THE...."...." WI..THE..."...." WITH...!!!! WITH....!!! WITH...!!! " NOT " WIV " Nick, PLEASE DEAR LORD, NOT " WIV "....I know some children have speech impediments that their parents should notice and fix for them...perhaps with a speech therapist, or a physical brace...but you are a 50+ year old adult now Nick, not a 7 year old child....so one more practice before your next video, or important meeting with people who CAN speak properly..." " YES...PLEASE...NOT SOUND LIKE AN UTTER