Bounced Lighting - The Trick to Beautifully Soft Light

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We all want to achieve a beautiful and soft quality of light, and by using bounce lighting, you can drastically improve your lighting for a beautiful and cinematic look.
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@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Hey everybody! So I went for a more casual “live” style of video, let me know in the comments if you like this better, or more so my typical style! Love y’all!

@englishforsrilanka2535 2 года назад

They both have the pros!

@jasonbullockfilms 2 года назад

Not gonna lie...don't like it. Feels like you're trying to be Peter McKinnon.

@englishforsrilanka2535 2 года назад

But I do prefer the old method. Start a new channel as a vlog prof! I'll subscribe for sure!

@mribi 2 года назад

I prefer the normal way, this feels like it has too much “fluff” but I smashed like anyway as it’s still good content

@meloD30 2 года назад

HERE. FOR. IT. An evening spent messing around with light stands on couches and foam-boards leaned up against stands is RU-vid filmmaking at its most relatable. Guess I'm not the only one who lies awake thinking about light diffusion.

@timspisar 2 года назад

I love how you went through the full creative process with us. From showing a setup, realizing you didn't like it, and completely redoing it. Along with explaining it all. I really feel like a learned something here.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you so much. I’ll be experimenting more on this style in videos to come, I hope you like the future videos too!

@yaselynperez 2 года назад

Your vids always feel like we are working through the process together, thank you for showing the entire process and how you work through them. It helps to see this as a developing cinematographer myself. We appreciate you Brady!

@AronBagel 2 года назад

That was a super fun watch! A thought I had: You maybe were bouncing the light back as your key, but you were still shooting through the muslin and into the wall. I think that's what lifted the overall room tone, and caused the shadows to be far less pronounced. I had a quick look at what Ultrabounce looks like, and there's a black side to those sheets, meaning that when you bounce your light off of them, there isn't any light passing through and lighting up whatever's on the other side of it. I wonder what this setup would look like if you would but some blacks behind the muslin. I'm guessing you'd lose a ton of level, but maybe it'd give you a more controlled key without the spill into the room?

@randolphsellars462 2 года назад

Brady, nice job demonstrating the Deakins bounce cove technique. Your added flags created nice contrast in the scene. The reason that lighting directly through the muslin looked so different (sharper shadows) from the bounce was the smaller size of the new light source relative to the subject. You ended up with two smaller spots of light going through the muslin because of the smaller light spread when going direct. You also didn't have any light gradation between the two sources. The solution would be to bring the muslin closer to the subject and if necessary adding some extra diffusion material (250 or 216) between the light and the muslin to get more spread to create a bigger source on the muslin. I've noticed that in these situations, Deakins might use more lights to create a more smooth gradation around the cove to the fill side. The lights on the fill side would be dimmed or scrimmed as needed to get the desired roll off on the near side of the face. Also given only one choice, I would recommend starting out with bleached muslin first. The unbleached looks warm and beautiful but may cause color matching issues if combined with other daylight or tungsten sources in a scene. One can always use 1/8 or 1/4 CTO on the lamps or change the white balance of the camera if warmth is desired. I like to have both bleached and unbleached muslin available when possible.

@edwinsayssomewhere400 2 года назад

Yeah, i love this kind of casual videos. More like this, teacher!

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you!!! I appreciate this

@singulardude6453 2 года назад

Such a genius and helpful guy

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

that means the world thank you

@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE 2 года назад

Happy Holidays. 🙏 God Bless You and Yours. Love all your content 💯

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you so much and happy holidays to you as well

@YCImaging 2 года назад

Great video! I enjoyed this style, it felt raw and tweaking things are how the process usually goes.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

My guy I appreciate this more than you know. Thanks for stopping by

@PaulVoden 2 года назад

Great video man! Love the vlog style. I might be wrong but I think the major difference in these two setups was the space. Had you moved the diffusion closer to you and had more room to push back the lights, you might have been able to get a much softer look for the diffused setup. But a great illustration in having options and using them accordingly.

@nicolazcable Год назад

I loved the way you showed us everything instead of here's one i prepared earlier!!! Often presenters think things are obvs and don't show us and ... it's not. Thanks.

@RickValasek 2 года назад

Very well done video...I'm also a fan of Rodger Deakins and love the "bounced-light" softness. You are right - it's hard to set-up (with limited space) but the results are quite noticeable. Also loved the idea that you approached the exercise as a "let's see what happens." I'm sure that it was as instructive for you as it was for us. Keep doing what you're doing. This got me to subscribe, like and ring the bell.

@blakeniles3622 2 года назад

I love this because I get to see your thought process when setting up your lighting. Very helpful!

@RussellReed18 2 года назад

I love the format of this video. I feel showing the authenticity of your journey discovering certain things is much more helpful and educational. Its almost like you and I are in the same room together both figuring things out. Great video! Yes, bounced light is less controllable, but has many benefits to it's look. Thanks for helping us all learn brother.

@youssefsafoury4157 2 года назад

Your videos have a raw feel to them and are super detailed and that's why your channel is one of my favorites to learn from

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Honestly thank you very very much

@englishforsrilanka2535 2 года назад

Prof Brady!!!! Thank you for this! Always with you.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Hello hello! Thank you

@mcgreevs24 2 года назад

Love this style Brady!

@luwamissak8735 2 года назад

Thank u Brady. Always learning from ur video and i love the new style. Entertaining

@JamesNobleMusic 2 года назад

Bro. Loved this looser video format and the fact that I felt like I was learning something while you were discovering it as well. Those wall shadows did it for me like a lightbulb moment. Massive difference. Great as always man.

@brettsmithphotography2463 2 года назад

Loved this format! Really enjoy your videos!

@chiokehart-kelly3481 2 года назад

The process great. The walking amazing. The New Balance...spectacular.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Ahahah I love these shoes thank you

@DanielSRosehill Год назад

Cheers Brady - great vid!

@ina00203 2 года назад

Thanks Brady love your videos

@ashifikbal7187 2 года назад

You are great sir. Everyday I saw your video. Thanku so much💛

@ericsantiago2199 2 года назад

Its your channel do as you please :) I for one loved it. Anytime someone goes out of their way to help out others is a bonus.

@ClaudioDesideriFilms Год назад

Watching your live reactions and issues to face and solve on the go makes me feel like I'm there and makes me want to find a way to address the obstacles by getting creative. Thanks for this Brady ;)

@derrickleroy3976 2 года назад

good stuff, thanks for the help

@Scratchboardproductions 2 года назад

@3:50 I really like this idea where you are trying to figure out the shot and showing us your thought process.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I like it too!! Thank you!

@kamsiyonnaobi2242 2 года назад

I love the work ethic Brady. You are inspiring people from all over the world. I know one day I’ll get good enough to work with you. Thank you so much for this video 💯

@hxy7167 2 года назад

I stay up tonight, it's exciting to watch your new tutorial!

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Hopefully it gives you something good to dream about!!!

@MarkArnett 2 года назад

Loved it. Thanks.

@jochenretter 2 года назад

Thank you, I love to learn from you!

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I love to help you all! Thank you!!

@aaronbazil 2 года назад

Love this new style!

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you Aaron!!

@mouryat_liv 2 года назад

Cool, lucky to be the first to see this pretty cool piece on bounced light.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you for stopping by!

@ryanboothfilmmaker 2 года назад

Nice work. A book light is an incredibly versatile and frequently used tool of most DPs who want to bring a large “bounced light” into small spaces in controlled ways. The Key Grip is the unsung hero of bounced light, for sure! Control is everything! Love your channel

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I absolutely love book lights. You’re spot on Ryan

@tutorialsvlogs8149 2 года назад

Brady Bessette make a video on best lighting kit for indie cinematography it will be useful for us !

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you for this!! I gotta work on another one

@nimashams 2 года назад

it was very useful Brady. thank you!

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@DanielKhuu 2 года назад

I haven’t finished watching yet, but that’s right outside the hotel we always stay at when we go to skate🤘🏼what a world haha

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

That’s insane! Super small world

@BoyBlessing 2 года назад

Great video man. Preciate you showing the entire process. I would love to see how the bounced light looks in comparison to a book light

@youssefsafoury4157 2 года назад

Man I've been wondering about the difference between the two for a long time now, thanks alot

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I am glad I helped!!

@jaapvw66 2 года назад

I left a comment in one of your video's that I wanted to look inside your head when you make decisions during lighting your scene. And this format is exactly what I mean. Great job! For my work(News) I use bounced light a lot, because the reporter wants to leave 15 minutes ago, and still expecting a descent picture.Bouncing light saves me a lot of work and gives me a nice soft lightning. Making a cove for a news interview is probably a little too much😂.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I definitely saw that comment and have been trying to include more of that in my videos but didn’t know how! Experimenting now!

@safetyhomeloans950 2 года назад

thank you for letting us know your Kelvin #'s, if at all possible in future videos we are suckers for camera settings so as to create your wonderful lighting tutorials. thank you again Brady!!!!!! THUMBS UP and have become a new follower!

@JBoscacci398 2 года назад

vers well done! Grazie Brad, your video are always inspiring.ciao

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you so much ciao!!

@safetyhomeloans950 2 года назад

loving your content Brady!!!! Keep up the good work..I;m now moving my studio around and will be bouncing light off my wall. I'm shooting for a high key look so the more bouncing and less control the better I guess :). thank you sir....

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this

@wonderenglish_ 2 года назад

Thanks for your content! From Venezuela!

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you for supporting!

@VELVET462 10 месяцев назад

love the fact that Lottie even said goodbye to the RU-vid audience 😂 that's a great woman right there! Your video and your approach are really interesting, I'm currently setting up the exposure for my "RU-vid Studio" and am doing a similar thing. ahhh its the eternal pursuit of getting the softest light

@bro_liv 2 года назад

Actually like the format, keep it up

@-NHMeasures- 2 года назад

Regardless of your style of video you always give a honest and relaxed vibe! I've been following you from the beginning and watched literally everything so no matter the style i'll watch it because I like your work, but as a personal taste I liked this one a little better. Anyway, you should do whatever feels and works best for you!

@elverbocolectivocreativo9767 2 года назад

Qué gran comparación!

@lilsoneyglilsoneyg 2 года назад

🔥🔥

@officialfadi 2 года назад

Awesome video! Really shows how you solved the issues and how u perfected the image to your desire! Great value honestly for a person who is starting out!

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this! Im using a bmpcc4k

@officialfadi 2 года назад

@@BradyBessette truly a great educational video i loved that u kept in the way you were thinking and made this a little more experimental and not just a straight up tutorial!

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I was nervous about this style video, but I’m glad it got well received!

@officialfadi 2 года назад

@@BradyBessette it’s better in my opinion! I am still about to get into the world of filmmaking but i have been learning a lot through youtube. What camera do you recommend for me who is just starting out and want to shoot narrative film?

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

@@officialfadi I think that everyone has their needs. Sony makes a great camera that’s good for hybrid photo/video, blackmagic is more cinema-centric. All of these new cameras are great, it’s a matter of asking yourself how you can benefit most!

@fernandogmar 2 года назад

Let me add some comments for the record 😅Bouncing light allows to the light to travel longer distances in small spaces, giving you the advantage of the inverse square law. Also it allows to increase the size of the light beam giving you that creamy look ❤️. The control of the light here will also depend on the source where you are bouncing the light. Maybe you can try out some cine reflectors, a bit pricey 😅, or with some DIY reflectors 😜 Nice video, I enjoyed! Thanks a lot

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Inverse square is definitely a method I need to use more

@thepropolys Год назад

How does it travel farther? I find your comment confusing.

@fernandogmar Год назад

@@thepropolys when you are bouncing light using for example one mirror inside of a room you can make the light travels double the distance (setting light and mirror in opposite walls) . It would be the double that just pointing the light to the subject.

@thepropolys Год назад

@@fernandogmar I see... interesting point. The inverse square law doesn't necessarily imply softer light, though, just less light. And it's only applicable for bulbous light sources.

@fernandogmar Год назад

@@thepropolys just in case you can have a better explanation here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xO-J42VM448.html

@eprohoda 2 года назад

so nice edition.Brady! :))

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@TechnMuchMoreE 2 года назад

Great video.. 🔥🔥

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@blainemarcano 2 года назад

I liked the video.

@amilahome 2 года назад

Woooow

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Yeees

@vincentkipping8353 2 года назад

Best Videos 👍🏼

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thank you very much

@KAPPA-Studio 2 года назад

Great video man ! I really need to know, where did you buy your sweater ?

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

My mom bought it in like 2014 lol I don’t know actually! Thank you !

@KAPPA-Studio 2 года назад

@@BradyBessette thanks anyways 😊

@mayukhbanerjee5002 Год назад

Brady Did you know that Bounced lights was first introduced in cinematography by the great Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray😊? He is also an Oscar winning filmmaker ❤

@crossgordon4376 2 года назад

would you be able to put a sheet over a mirror to bounce light off of if you don't have access to any of that?

@BarsAygen 2 года назад

I am a cinematographer based on Turkey. Your videos are amazing. I am wondering something. How about If we use bounce light with muslin and add a diffussion also near the subject? I wonder the result. Loves from Turkey!

@joshthroneburg 2 года назад

Just thinking here, but sure you and everyone have tried this. What if you built a book light similar setup, but then add a grid or flags to the projecting side? Would that provide soft bounced light with some control or do you see that causing other issues?

@Ben-id1tc Год назад

Brady! Have you ever bounced light off full grid cloth or magic cloth. Unbleached muslin is nice to bounce for a warm source but would you recommend a more daylight/neutral bounce material if I don't want the warmth? Full grid cloth looks nice diffused but I'm wondering if it has similar bounce properties like unbleached muslin.

@Anuar_ 2 года назад

Круто )))

@jamesreed7278 Год назад

Which do you prefer, cove light or book light?

@hilderbrandco 2 года назад

Hey Brady, love your videos. What solid and durable, c-stand would you recommend for holding an Apurture 120d mkii?

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Oh boy, C stand, I have some from Kupo, and Neewer, both are solid!

@pllbt2046 2 года назад

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

Thanks !

@luismaurizzio4236 Год назад

Awesome vid buddy, just a quick question on the Muslin: How thick is it? I went to buy some and it was very translucent, you can really see through it if you hold it in front of you, similar to a bride's veil. That's of course at a fabric's shop for the much cheaper alternative but still great quality and 100% cotton. I just don´t know the standard thickness for cinematography use. It's trial and error I guess. I didn't buy that one and got unbleached Calico instead. Using that on a shoot in 2 days, we'll see how that works. Great job man, love your vids

@pinang1 Год назад

apparently in some countries Muslin is the name of another fabric and Calico is the Muslin he talks about. At least that's what I think based on research I've done so far. I'm going to buy Calico tomorrow. I've spent half a day trying to find Muslin...

@AKGreen 2 года назад

Nice job. Just a minor nitpick that might have helped the contrast a bit is wearing a darker sweater.

@officialmajidemmason1105 2 года назад

Amazing... how can I light a day hospital scene when am shooting at the Window

@imDonDiestro 2 года назад

The negative fills made such a big difference.

@meloD30 2 года назад

Could you experiment with the inverse square law please, bouncing the light from further/closer while maintaining the light source size with a fresnel/spotlight mount. I've always thought that would be a great benefit of bounced lighting and would make for a more pleasing rolloff.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I think I need to do that! It’s super helpful to understand

@chok1169 2 года назад

Question: What is the name of unbleached muslin in spanish? In Perú the muslin I found was completly different that the muslin I have seen in different videos. The only textile I found that was similar to the muslin was something called Tocuyo. Any help would be apreciated.

@PeterSladenCinematography Год назад

It may be worth searching for "Calico" - this is what it's referred to in the UK at least. It comes in different thicknesses too. Hope that helps (even if the comment is a year old!)

@officialfadi 2 года назад

Hey! I am kind of in a mix. I love the BMPCC4K image it looks film like and beautiful, but the batter life and no image stabilization throws me off. So I was considering getting a GH5 for those features, but the image doesn’t even compare to the BMPCC4k. What do you think is the better option or is their a 3rd option I can consider.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I would hate to steer you wrong, I do not know much about the gh5!

@pinang1 Год назад

I have 6k one and GH5 and probably will go with GH5 even though I also love the 6k image. In the end you can always color grade it a bit. My bigger concern is low light performance for shadow areas

@fredericp.9593 2 года назад

Hi, first, thanks for sharing experiences and comparisons on lighting set-ups. I'm not a fan of vlog but adding a little bit of your city and new people make it nicer imo. Did you try very large silver umbrella? There are 70" of these. The parabolic shape might make large source AND directional lighting for very affordable price. Maybe add a large piece of plastic film (like the paint cover ones) as an almost translucent giant diffuser between the light and you. It should make it a little softer and you can make gradient by changing angle. Keep up the good work! :-)

@theDanDeleon 2 года назад

Where do you get the flags / negative fill? Did you just make them DIY?

@gaarax0x 2 года назад

When Jesus Christ gives you lessons on cinematography! Thank you Brady. you are heaven sent 🙏

@sterlingmagic7796 2 года назад

Plz show side by side comparison next time by the great video thank you so much

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I wanted to but never got the control shot of transmitting! Im sorry!!

@justinmckinnon2930 2 года назад

what app do you use on your ipad for monitoring

@gevergeverisreali 2 года назад

what app are you using for monitor on your tablet?

@parkercreative_au Год назад

What wireless transmission are you using?

@nghtfall 2 года назад

Are you using an iPad to monitor, and if so how?

@baihairullin 2 года назад

hi, cool video 08:43 how do you do a live broadcast on a tablet with blackmagic

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

I use hollyland mars 400s pro!

@BrothersPingouin 2 года назад

I love you mister

@DarylChris 2 года назад

You’re wearing my wristwatch

@jamesreed7278 Год назад

What’s the width and height of the Muslin?

@ebindboby6020 2 года назад

Nearly 100k 100k giveaway should be soon coming

@henrytheturnip 2 года назад

You will lose a lot of light by reflecting off translucent fabric compared to harder surfaces like white foamboard or acrylic. Foamboard is very lightweight and inexpensive but it's a rigid media so really best suited for home studio use. Acrylic is available in a huge range of colours (ie reflective 'gels') as well as mirror surface, much safer than glass, but is quite heavy and again has portability issues because it is rigid. Flat reflectors are also easier to aim, so you don't need to flag so much. Getting more output from your lights is critical because you can then put on an ND and crank open your aperture, for some background separation. I use foamboard in my home studio, it's easy to position on light stands and can also baffle unwanted audio reflections, and small pieces of acrylic mirror to introduce interesting background lighting shapes, an idea I got off seeing a video from Caleb Pike. But I love your vibe, and the knit on that sweater is awesome.

@nemecmusic 2 года назад

Great video, but to be honest my 1.99 USD shower curtain looks still a bit better for diffusing light (works similar to grid cloth which is personally my favorite diffusion).

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

That’s what I love about DIY!!

@nemecmusic 2 года назад

@Brady Bessette Yeah, but it sometimes looks a bit weird when I show up on a set with a shower curtain:) BTW, keep doing those amazing videos. Such helpful and informative content.

@danson246 2 года назад

Wait wait wait wait wait WAIT….do you live in MA? Or is Joanns fabric a much bigger chain than I thought?

@tylerjanik2132 Год назад

Hey Brady what area are you located in?

@dmckenrick4896 2 года назад

In reality there is not a lot of difference between bounced and difussed light. If all the elements are the same, volume and size of the source, you would be hard pressed to see a luminance difference. It is all in the size/shape of source and output.

@MetropolisPictures 2 года назад

You have bring the cloth away from the source of light when diffusing it.

@batalhadaarte 2 года назад

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@loozee 2 года назад

Can someone please link me where to buy a black flag floppy :)

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1563276-REG/matthews_169025t_floppy_top_hinge_40.html there it is!

@GarretGrayCamera 8 месяцев назад

Bounce is the way to go. Even shooting through double diffusion looks too sourced.

@solomonthekkan1109 2 года назад

Jesus teaching cinematography.

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

funny funny funny

@bmefilms6879 2 года назад

Remember when the 300d was the gold standard, now its like "meh"...we will never stop spending money 😭

@BradyBessette 2 года назад

It’s an unhealthy addiction lol

@animation_skillmovie 2 года назад

Buddy, change your channel badge. I think this problem is not just me. When you're subscribed to a lot of people and your badge merges and often it's not clear that you've got a new video. You accidentally click on it.