I agree, that "pressed-up against the wall" look isn't really my preferred method, I try to opt for more depth. Still, Piotr makes it look good anyhow!
You continue to impress me with your ability to produce such a varied array of content before preparing an interview, and also offering it up to us so respectfully. Thank you!
What I have done in this type of space is to allow the room to be the set. I would have set a regular chair close to where your POV cam was. I would have open the blinds a little to create a natural backlight or kicker. As much as I hate shooting into a confined corner, your shots didn't look bad at all. It did give off an intimate feeling. Good stuff!
Honestly, I was not in love with that corner. I always try to create some separation with space... but this worked out nicely. Really good work. Especially for the job, and I like that you focus on what gear for what jobs. If the client is paying for the larger production, you bring it and if not, you keep things running small.
My go-to light is my Godox VL300 (Godox's version of the original Aputure 300D). If I have the room, then I use it with a Glow cloth "Beauty Dish," which is basically a large octa that does have a removable deflector plate (which I always remove) and two layers of diffusion. BTW: I had been looking at some more light-weight stands that would still have a rated 20-pound capacity, and I have found some Impact LS-96HABI stands which are avilable USED for about $35. No, not as sturdy as my Kupo Turtle-base C Stands, but they are pretty robust and have a wide footprint, which can be either a good or bad thing. I am pretty confident that if any of the knobs or rivets or anything like that breaks on the Impact stands, I can replace those parts from parts available at the local hardware store.
Hi buddy, I’m loving these videos from London, UK 🇬🇧 I typically work in the Healthcare space so am often stuck in hospital side rooms or small labs. A nightmare to film in! How do you find filming video with the A7IV? I was recently using it as a B Cam and halfway through it shut down due to overheating. Shooting 4K 25fps. For my setups I use the Manfrotto Befree GT Pro carbon fibre tripods. Super compact and lightweight. I’m currently using an Amaran 200X with Aputure Light Dome II. I recently found out on a shoot that the new flat pack Light Dome III is not compatible with the 200X … as it fell off mid-interview …. Imagine!! May be investing in the F22X or C. Keep shooting these bro. Very inspiring and helpful to us one man band nutters!👍
You know what though, I don't have any "portable" compact lights just yet other than a couple of Enegon LED blocks I can throw into my softbox but otherwise My Godox sk400 with a lighter stand or cstand is as close as I can get. Great light too I have a daylight LED corn cob in it and does wonders. Less is so much more I'm glad to see minimalistic setups! Also i don't think you lied or anything about "one light setup". In essence you DID set up with one light, the lamp was a natural light bonus perse. No lies found lol. Question, the other side where the fireplace was, was it too dark just for background or you didn't want to raise ISSO or so? Just curious in details that's all.
I recently got the F22c and was curious about that. The fan is noisy, but no more than a 200x s. I assume if he wasn't using the boom it would be an issue.
@@nolepholife2843 I had the F21C but sent it back as I need more output. Want it for a key, but need lots of diffusion. Was going to get the F22C, but am concerned about the fan noise. Not much in the F21C, but it didn't have to dissipate as much heat. Are you finding this to be a problem? I'm doing interviews much like this one.
@@pdboudreau it comes with an extension cord for the head unit, so the control unit can be moved further away from any mics (if it is an issue). It's just an extra hassle. I have F21x also and that makes no sound. I recently got a pavoslim (60c and 120b) and it is surprisingly bright for the amount of wattage. I would opt for a scrim to make a larger source. If there is a fan, I can't hear it.
@@nolepholife2843 Been thinking about Nanlite a lot recently. The Pavoslims get a LOT of great reviews. Also, most of their latest Bicolor lights have great light quality and G/M adjustment. How's the app? Siduslink is the one reason I'm sticking with Amaran/Aputure.
TBH ,I would have taken the 6 seconds to drag that chair way out from the wall , Its a pretty decent location really , I think I might have gone with your first choice of the fire place corner of the room . I light all my interviews with one light and usually neg fill . Either Intellytech Mega 6 or Mega 4. North facing window in a box :)
Way out from the wall would result in the gear being in the way of the broll that followed each interview. 30min interview 30min broll. That 6 seconds would turn into many minutes of lost time.
@@PDMokry yes thus i returned it, it discouraged me from building it everytime which defeats the purpose of quick fast lightweight light thus I bought the Sirui and it's a life saver built in softbox infaltes in 1min and it's rain resistant (not the box tho) I got the 200W rgbww version, the only downside i found in the carry bag they offer the zip broke in couple months use.
No offence bud.... but the fact that you didn't move that chair at least 5 or 6ft away from the wall in to the centre of the room tells me you need to conduct more interviews and perhaps view some more interview tutorials that are not your own. Good luck though.