The light meter is the classic Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe, mostly used in film (cinema) but still available and sold. Goes for about $200 new - much less on eBay.
Good explanation - too bad they used a hand-held camera - a bit distracting. Also not clear what that reflected light was.
How old are those cameras. Out here in Los Angeles we are at 12 FC for a 2.8. Sony PDW F800. That meter is at least 20 years old, you need the new Sekonic or a Spectra. His lesson is OK but the gear is so old.
some people have laughed at him being lit bad and over exposed, its really sad that they don't have sense enough to realize that the set is lit for other people at different positions so he can explain the readings. the lights in this case are not set for him.. plz guys if u don't know where your mouth.. don't open it too wide
I saw this video almost 2 years ago and never made sense until I purchased my Canon XH A1 comcorder, now since short films is my preferred area, I will use my Sekonic L-258 light meter and stop relying on the my camera reading which can give a false a reading depending on wide shots mainly with 2 or more subjects. Thanks, it proves that leaning is alway valuable whether you think you need it or not. :)
Good informative video. Around 1:40 What he meant was, the amount of light reaching the subject falls off according to the 'inverse square law'. If you double (x 2) the distance of the subject from the light, the amount of light falling on it is reduced to a quarter, (x 1/4), not to half. Bonnie, if you're going to use a fancy term like logarithmic, use the right one, you show yourself up.
Domed light meters are very useful but must be use properly. Positioning of the hand and fingers to shield it is very important. And yes indeed - under 80 ft candles and you are under the limit. Most excellent instruction.
The light meter is the classic Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe, mostly used in film (cinema) but still available and sold. Goes for about $200 new - much less on eBay.
Good explanation - too bad they used a hand-held camera - a bit distracting. Also not clear what that reflected light was.
Producer611 5 months ago
seems the movie its self over exposed
newmanwong 1 year ago
the word is exponential...
neffk 1 year ago
How old are those cameras. Out here in Los Angeles we are at 12 FC for a 2.8. Sony PDW F800. That meter is at least 20 years old, you need the new Sekonic or a Spectra. His lesson is OK but the gear is so old.
thecolonel1215 1 year ago
why do u nid to use light meter? wats the ryt amount of light for shooting film or photo?
esponert105 2 years ago
Thanks this information is must for newbies like myself
doncarliosso2 2 years ago
some people have laughed at him being lit bad and over exposed, its really sad that they don't have sense enough to realize that the set is lit for other people at different positions so he can explain the readings. the lights in this case are not set for him.. plz guys if u don't know where your mouth.. don't open it too wide
jackdsweeper 2 years ago 10
I saw this video almost 2 years ago and never made sense until I purchased my Canon XH A1 comcorder, now since short films is my preferred area, I will use my Sekonic L-258 light meter and stop relying on the my camera reading which can give a false a reading depending on wide shots mainly with 2 or more subjects. Thanks, it proves that leaning is alway valuable whether you think you need it or not. :)
HoneybirdProductions 2 years ago
Good informative video. Around 1:40 What he meant was, the amount of light reaching the subject falls off according to the 'inverse square law'. If you double (x 2) the distance of the subject from the light, the amount of light falling on it is reduced to a quarter, (x 1/4), not to half. Bonnie, if you're going to use a fancy term like logarithmic, use the right one, you show yourself up.
guitargirlUK 2 years ago
Thanks a bunch! I am a newbie and this sort of vid is invaluable to help us newbs.
StinkyKnobcheese 3 years ago
Domed light meters are very useful but must be use properly. Positioning of the hand and fingers to shield it is very important. And yes indeed - under 80 ft candles and you are under the limit. Most excellent instruction.
time2get2it 3 years ago
Thankyou - terrific!
JCC456789 4 years ago
Thx, I love refreshers...
TimeKoder13 4 years ago
GREAT clip, what every Film and TV person should see.
augmorning 4 years ago 3
Thanks!
retalia4 4 years ago