Light Modifiers 101: Master Your Modifiers
90K views · Dec 23, 2025 · Film & Animation
Comments · 261
@mcguinnessdop · 9 months ago
You just conveyed 2 years worth of film school in 20 minutes. Thanks for the insane amount of work that goes into these videos.
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@welchworks · 9 months ago
Rob, I really appreciate the subtle SOUND EFFECTS in your videos. <br>I know it's extra work to find and sync them all! They really do feel like their own <br>character in your videos! 🔥🔥🔥 Stay up!
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@stevenkralovec · 9 months ago
Rob, you’ve already made some of the best lighting videos on all of YouTube. And now you’ve outdone yourself with this one. 👏🏼 Great work!
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@AlreadyFamousAF · 2 weeks ago
This video is ridiculously well done! Thank you sir!
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@saeed_kia · 9 months ago
Oh boy this is like a masterclass on lighting
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@YATHISHVRAI · 5 days ago
Your channel is a true gem, very resourceful for every aspiring filmmaker. I have been watching your videos for many years; the amount of hard work behind each video is just insane. I am Always grateful to you for sharing your valuable insights and knowledge. Lots of love...brother.
@tomasmehaudy · 4 months ago
I don't usually leave comments on videos, but WOW! This is one of the best videos about cinema I've seen here. Congratulations, Rob.
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@ericchidom · 4 hours ago
One of the most useful videos of 2026!
@Ardin_music · 11 days ago
I think this is the best video about light I have ever seen
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@nicoratz5316 · 8 days ago
I‘ve watches 50+ Videos about Lighting. This one covered more then all of the other Videos together!<br>Thank you for this amazing Work!
@KabiraIsaac-hc8wf · 5 days ago
Best video about light on YouTube
@SenthilSukumaran · 9 months ago
Such a good, useful video. Nobody can rival you for these practical videos.
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