simple tricks to hiding lights in a scene

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  @markbone · 3 months ago · pinned

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  @thisiseric · 3 months ago

  One of the most useful tips I got from this channel that really makes a huge difference is trying NOT to shine the light at your subject. Light the scene, not the subject. It's so counter intuitive since I would always just point my lights at my characters or subjects and then wonder why it doesn't look subtle and realistic like in Hollywood even when using high end equipment and modifiers. I wasn't using them effectively. Lights don't naturally just point and follow people around. So bouncing them off walls, floors, ceilings, through things like windows and doors is so much more realistic... that really made me realise how different lighting for narrative is compared to lighting for my youtube a-roll with a soft, source-y light. Bounced hard light looks so much better than soft direct light.

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  @DerekAuthCreative · 3 months ago

  Interesting that the outdoor light can be seen in the footage @<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6dCfknHTm8&amp;t=204">3:24</a>

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  @snead1 · 3 months ago

  The only Airbud reference on YouTube.

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  @mauriciolee7349 · 2 months ago

  Thank Mark for sharing the 4 tips of hiding lights on set: 1. Practicals: Using a polecat / SUCTION CUP to position a light above a subject. Using LED light BULBS that can be powered by a USB-C charger. 2. Windows: A bright light beaming into the room from outside the window. 3.Overheads. 4.Hollywooding (Human light stands).

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  @jonagreyphoto · 1 month ago

  so insightfull man!

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  @bluemist1088 · 2 weeks ago

  Just an FYI, I&apos;ve used suction cups on white walls and ceilings and they leave a black ring mark which is quite hard to remove. Just something to bare in mind if you&apos;re planning to use them for rigging lights like in this vid.

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  @Sonicpallet · 1 month ago

  Your hilarious. I mean &quot;air bud&quot; is my dawg. No pun intended.

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  @TheJohnAnderson · 1 month ago

  Just be careful when using the suction cup method as it can leave marks on some painted surfaces. But a great way to mount lights anywhere.

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  @noBfilm · 3 months ago

  another quick but very good solution is to use a projector mount on your light and simply light a big rectangle / strip light into your white ceiling. you cant controll the spill as good as a real grid - but you can tape a black skirt. but you safe a lot of time

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  @theowlfromduolingo7982 · 3 months ago (edited)

  &quot;Adolescence&quot; mastered hiding lights even in extreme conditions: wide shots AND long takes.

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  @sansserif8063 · 3 months ago

  Yes yes yes yes yes, this is the information I crave!!!!!

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