DIY Cinematic Lighting Setup - $50

How to get the film look on a budget: cheap cinematography tips!

Host and Creator - Simon Cade
Assistant Editor - Jamie McKernan

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[KabzieMusic]

Heading to film school for a Masters, your videos were pivotal in getting me accepted. Keep up the great work mate!

[baileyjuddmusic]

Awesome! These kind of DIY techniques and story ideas on your channel made my short film for year 12 so much better than anything I could've done on my own. I topped my drama class and I owe a lot of my success to you, Simon.

Keep up the great content!

[RYSEproductions]

The only reason I like my 4k camera, is not because it makes a 'before' shot look like an 'after' shot, but because it makes an after shot look cleaner, sharper and more professional.

It adds to a decent shot, it doesn't *make* a decent shot.

[mrpauldavidson]

I nearly bought a new camera today, needed this.

Sorry Argos.

[NM_Studios]

As always, the perfect vision of someone who values what really is important. Great Again.

[mgk]

Can you make a portable lighting video? like outdoors at night

[JakubArendarik]

I have became interested in video making at the start of this year and I have been watching all your videos since then, and even re-watched them so many times. Although my videos are not the type you would expect after receiving your valuable advise - as I tend to film in the moment -, I have learned a great amount. Not just about what you say in the videos, but the way you create them: the way you use your drawings, photos, sound effects, music, narration and everything else. You are even younger than me... I'm 19... You are an inspiration my friend. Great work!

[Zeecon]

Brilliantly demonstrated, Simon. You are so right about focusing on the lighting and the mood of the scene instead of getting stuck on which camera to buy. Love your insights.

[CinematographyDatabase]

The new LED work lights are so much better than the 500w tungsten ones I used to have to use. I've used the Husky (US?) LED work lights as practicals in commercials before. Great video, makes me want to do a "trip to Home Depot" video too <3

[richardglover]

You can never get bored of your videos! Keep it up!

[arunfruity]

Ur a star ! Whenever i start to think of buying expensive film gear i stumble upon ur videos and that changes everything.

[JEdit]

It's nice to be reminded of how simple (or rather how inexpensive) it can be to light something well. Also I'm really liking the new DSLR guide look/feel. Great job - keep it up!

[anthchiputra]

SIMOOON! keep moving foward! you are my insperation thank you so much!!!!

[blakebodaciousFTW]

I like how you explain every little detail and how to fix something to make it work well. Like the picture frame on the wall with the blue tack.

[StevetheBartender_]

Brilliant work! I've been considering upgrading my 600D but after seeing your vids I've very quickly realised there is nothing wrong with the camera / I just need to learn more :-)

[leon.]

these new videos are so cool! You seem kind of refreshed after your break and the new outro with the super 8 look is awesome!

[jhe]

I love how intricate these vids are, I'm truly amazed

[InstantBockwurst]

Oh mate just because of you and your videos I've got interested in filmmaking. In my point of view you are the best guy when it's about learning, developing and especially understanding the things that matter in films. I enjoy re watching older videos to see how much more professional you have become with time. Never stop making great videos and never stop trying to improve!

[Manuel_P_M]

Simon, thank sooo much for your videos, I begun - and still working with - your same camera . After some pictures took for practice I move forward videos and filmakings . Let me say that your channel it's been so helpful to me . I agree with the philosophy of "ideas are much more important than the cameras "which is a vision understood by few, unfortunally.
Thanks for all the work done until now, keep it up.

[TheWayOfDesert]

You’re such the greatest independent guide of filmmaking on YouTube, no joke thats so useful.