TZ27 - Ideal Lighting for Better Video

[lawnceWOO]

THank you guys for the great info and exmaples!!

i just started making videos myself.

and ive learnt alot from watching your vids, hopefully I CAN IMPROVE WITH TIME!

[FRANKYMOOK]

you rock

[phatazz1008]

Hey, i sent you guys an email, but i haven't yet gotten a response, you guys may not have sent me one yet, but just in case my email got marked as spam, my acount name is Samueljared at AOL dot come and the subject was help buying camera. Thanks. No rush, just making sure you got it.

[WeKnowWhatsFunnyFilm]

my problem is solved, Thanks for the advice.

But, i decided to move to another room for the filmng. My basement is too orange when the lights are on and when the lights are of

you can't see anaything.

[phatazz1008]

Hey, i'm kind of what one might call "a noob" when it comes to cameras. I'm into making short films, though i haven't really made an entire short film that was a serious atempt. The main reason, is that i have never made a movie with a script. I'm self tought in the sense that most of the camera angles that i've used i saw in a movie. But to the point, i was wondering if you guys could tell me what kind of camera i could get that's good for a low budget.

[esotericsean]

We'd be happy to. Why don't you send me an email and let me know a little more about what you plan on doing with it, your budget, etc.

esotericsean at takezer0 dot com

[Evilmanta]

I'm surprised you guys don't have more views haha. Your videos are so informative. Kudos, and thanks for all the great advice ur videos give me.

[MonJakants]

What model camera do you use? HV20? XL1?

also, what model RF mic do you use?

Thank you so much for creating such well-made, informative videos. You are a huge help. Thanks.

[esotericsean]

Thanks!

We shoot with a Panasonic DVX100A and we just bought a Sony HD PMW-EX1. As for the lav, it was something we were borrowing, so I don't remember what it was, but I'll ask Peter. I remember looking it up online and determining it cost about $600, though.

[MonJakants]

What kind of boom do you use? Your audio quality is superb. ...especially for youtube.

[esotericsean]

We're actually in the market for a boom. Right now, we're using an AKG cardioid mic mounted above our heads (you can see it in episode 10).

[MonJakants]

Using your cardioid mic, what are you recording into?

Direct to the miniDV tape through the camera?

do you have an additional recorder?

[esotericsean]

Yeah, directly into the xlr input on our camera. When we shoot short films, we use a mixer and a laptop.

[WeKnowWhatsFunnyFilm]

I'm haveing a little problem trying to fighre out what light source i should use. one of my first scenes have a tv and i want it dark around me. what should i do?

take the light of the tv as my light source or put lights on and darken it on my program?

[esotericsean]

It really depends on what you want the final product to be like. Typically it's always best to get the lighting looking as close to the final product as possible, but sometimes you have to use tricks.

If you want the surroundings to be dark, but still have SOME detail, then you'll want a little bit of light in the scene (and probably more light on/from the TV).

Try bouncing lights off walls that are well out of the shot (maybe even turn lights on in other rooms).

[penquin777]

nice...

AHH starbucks on beach!! I see the taco bell reflection!!! I miss you guys!!!

[esotericsean]

Haha, yep :)

When are you coming back to California?

[redtail5]

great one guys!

[esotericsean]

Thanks! And sorry I haven't responded to your message yet :(

[redtail5]

ok, i actualy went to some shope last time i was in sacramnto and learned alot about the tripods and everything :)

[Olphus]

Q: What settings do you suggest to have the most control in post?

(Peter's glasses reflect light.)

By the way, did you get the new camera?

[esotericsean]

That sort of requires a broad answer. You'll want to expose properly by setting the iris (try turning on zebra lines or a histogram if your camera has one to check) and have proper white balance (make sure you set it before you shoot). Maybe we'll talk about how to stop reflections in a later episode.

And yes, we got our camera :) We'll talk about it soon!

[christiney89]

lol what poor soul did you leave sitting in the car that whole time

[esotericsean]

Haha, my sister and her boyfriend :)

[totheboondocs]

awesome guys, keep it up

[WeKnowWhatsFunnyFilm]

i use a sun lamp light that i use for drawing, is that ok for filming?

[esotericsean]

Of course, you can use any light source for filmmaking. Just know that different light bulbs have different color temperatures, so when working on a professional production, color balancing becomes a problem.

[WeKnowWhatsFunnyFilm]

yea i used a desk lamp and a sun lamp at the same time and it did not look very good

[Tinman1118]

Nice...i need good lights (or lights period), haha at the end who was videotaping??

white chocolate mocha's are the best

[esotericsean]

Take Zer0's crew!

[Florianvo]

I'm not a big commenter, but I just wanted to say that I really like your episodes, 'cause they are really helpful. I'm really interested in filmmaking, and I'm kind of in the stage where I've done some nice things that I'm happy with, and other people like, but with limited equipment. Now I'm thinking about getting some nicer equipment(camera, mic, etc) to start doing some more 'professional' stuff.

Your episodes are a great guide, and I appreciate the effort that you guys put in every episode.

[esotericsean]

Thanks man, it's always appreciated hearing what others think. Glad we can help!

[zoobar3]

Another great show guyslol Loved the guerilla filming...very sneaky! Useful info about lighting aswel! when is Take Zero V2.0 launching? also want to see some more movie reviews !

thanks for the tips

[esotericsean]

Should be coming in March, we're writing/shooting a lot of content for it :)

We'll keep you guys updated