How To Use The "Cove" Light For Natural Looking Cinematic Lighting

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So this is a technique you sometimes see Roger Deakins using in his work - the "cove" of lighting around your subject, allows you to light for a natural looking, graduated fall off of light on the face. The versatility of the setup allows you to tweak the power levels of each bounced light to easily adjust your contrast ratios on the subject, allowing for moodier, darker looks, or softer, brighter looks. You have a big soft light in your scene, without needing the extra room or expenses to shoot super powerful lights through huge pieces of diffusion. A very useful technique!
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@MrAdamChristopher 4 года назад

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@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Wow thank you so much! :)

@derrickjames6030 3 года назад

@@RobEllisCinematographer AGREED! Awesome man!

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@aamirjaffar111 3 года назад

Totally agree. The best cinematic lighting video.

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@fermixx 4 года назад

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I literally laughed out loud at this.

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@EpicLightMedia 4 года назад

I’m very impressed. It’s like you care about teaching instead of showing off.

@JoshBenBernales 4 года назад

No one should watch these videos because that would just make too much sense! Instead, I would suggest one of those other channels with a minimum of 1 million followers and perhaps grab a Canon 1Dxiii on your way over there. hahaha

@nicholasboule5134 4 года назад

@@JoshBenBernales people act like making beautiful images is a secret, yet they wont sit to learn lighting... even though it is the secret

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@JoshBenBernales 4 года назад

CineBlogs haha so true!

@davidunoi7099 4 года назад

And here i was just thinking after watching Robs video, " This is only the 2nd time ive truly learned something of high practical value. The 1st was with Epic Light Media. lol. Great to see you comment here!

@obscurity_films 4 года назад

I was no joke thinking this morning, "I wish someone would do a tutorial of that bounce technique Roger Deakins uses", and then bam, Rob delivers.

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Haha that's awesome, well I'm glad I timed that so perfect! ;) thank you for watching! :)

@skatepark02 4 года назад

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@msg3415 4 года назад

Hahaa same! Great stuff here.

@muziqfreek 3 года назад

that should be the title of a series of videos "Bam! Rob delivers"

@pnproduction2934 2 года назад

You are hands down the best lighting/cinematography resource that I've come across on RU-vid. Thank you.

@markrobinson8254 4 года назад

I just want to comment on the background music SO Good that it does not interfere with the fine tutorial content.... low volume "There but not there" So many of these just slap pre program music without thought ! I didn't just stumble on this video I've come back many times to reacquaint myself to the lighting technique ... not run and gun but good if the budget is there

@joeblizzy 4 года назад

Man I really love that you show the whole lighting process and include diagrams... this kind of knowledge is invaluable. Keep up the great work man it really means a lot to us!

@Davinchi2283 4 года назад

The easiest and simplest type of cinematography I have seen on the Internet, thanks for this kind of videos. Low-budget filmmakers appreciate it

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you so much! :)

@markbone 3 года назад

Great work Rob. I love Deakins cove light technique. He is an absolute legend.

@SuburbanTrash 4 года назад

It feels wrong to watch this for free

@beekenko2379 4 года назад

Blackmagic owes this man a sponsorship... please start a patreon please

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Very nicely done, Rob. Great step-by-step examples.

@arictm114 2 года назад

man if god exists he should bless you forever. learned more useful things with this 8 min video and that color grading tutorial than in 2 years of film school

@ShoaybKhattab 4 года назад

Your tutorials are literally one of the best tutorials I have ever seen on youtube

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you so much! :)

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I’ve just watched five of your videos and I can honestly say I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed youtube videos this much

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From 3:37 due to that background rhythm, I felt like I am watching a Film that teaches Film Making. Amazing x 3!

@1977jepp 3 года назад

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen on RU-vid.

@RobEllisCinematographer 3 года назад

Woah thank you so much!

@_GhostGarden_ 4 года назад

This is like a masterclass in cinematography taught by Tom Hardy's brother

@gaarax0x 4 года назад

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@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Hahaha I'll take it!

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But free

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I was thinking it was the love child of Mark Wahlberg and Zach Braff.

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@robellis you are indeed a master. Thank you for the superb videos.

@ptxarptxarov3830 3 года назад

Hands down the best lightinig tutorials ive seen so far. Thanks man!

@BaronDeRothschild 4 года назад

And he does it again folks. This is what shaping light looks like. Thanks again Rob. AMAZING!!!

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Kind words, thank you so much!

@brobiak9548 4 года назад

I watched a video a couple days ago with someone talking about Deakins and the way he uses cove lighting and all I could think was man it would be cool to see a tutorial on this and voila opened up youtube today and here it is. Thanks for the video man

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Haha that's awesome! Glad I could help! Thanks man! :)

@Scoober222 4 года назад

You have a very calm and easy to follow teaching style. Straight to the point, no filler, clear, and very easy to understand. Great work. Do you have any scenes of the Blackmagic micro with this lighting technique or similar lighting techniques?

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you, appreciate it! :) not this particular technique - but it would look pretty much identical to this - the Micro and 2.5k have a remarkably similar image!

@Coolwatercorey 4 года назад

Bro I went to your site, looking for your cinematic lighting course. this is some of the best i've seen this far on youtube, and you have the boldness to show 3 examples....subscribed! and yes I clicked the bell! Top notch.

@jensuferiufermedia8457 2 года назад

great explanation. I have learnt a lot. I am a TV DOP since 30 years. Well done!

@RepeatFactor2 3 года назад

This video is literally that ONE video you should never forget. It’s so so good. Thanks so much for this.

@raymondchang2739 4 года назад

One of the better lighting tutorials I've seen. Dude you're awesome. Thanks!

@matthewpaolucci2854 3 года назад

Talk about technical understanding, this is so insightful , it's great to see the different methods used to convey the lighting of a scene

@RobEllisCinematographer 3 года назад

Thank you Matthew!! :)

@point8cam 4 года назад

I started watching ur light tutorials. Truly useful and mature approach on lighting no matter what lights are available. The theories are much easier to understand. Thank you!

@eifionjones8513 4 года назад

Fantastic work as always, seems like your channel is getting nicely into its groove. Really enjoyable to watch. No hype just solid knowledge of your craft backed up with skill, creativity, resourcefulness and a calm, sincere delivery style. Thanks for sharing.

@pigmus 4 года назад

You are the number one explaining the art of lighting. Thanks a lot for your awesome work!

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@Praxiszooms 4 года назад

FANTASTIC TECHNIQUE BEAUTIFULLY EXPLAINED - GREAST EXAMPLLES AND PERFECT MOODY MUSIC!!!

@MrCwam 4 года назад

This is incredible quality. Brilliantly explained. You're voice over style means we're never taken away from what's important to be looking at. Well done Rob.

@Fathom216 3 года назад

Just wanted to let you know this is by far the most informative and valuable lighting tutorial I've ever seen on RU-vid, been trying to figure out how deakins does his interiors for years and the results here look absolutely perfect.

@Deaddinoproductions 4 года назад

This is my new favorite cinematography channel. Your videos are brilliant.

@BigRoadMedia 4 года назад

This guy really takes your lighting game up to pro level. Brilliant!! thanks!!

@chromakin 4 года назад

Really appreciate the care and time you take to make these techniques accessible for everyone. Thank you!!

@hellohogo 4 года назад

I absolutely love these videos not because they show great lighting techniques, but how they teach you to THINK about great lighting techniques.

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you! :) I'm glad the videos are coming off that way, I would hate for them to seem like there's only one specific way to use a technique - lighting is such a versatile thing with so many ways to tweak things and get different results!

@perrymorrisjr 4 года назад

So glad I found your site, I immediately subscribed! This is the type of stuff I've been looking for! Please keep it coming with your understandable verbal breakdowns!

@blackswanmotion 3 года назад

Thanks Rob. This is extremely useful. Your calm and meditative voice is another big plus. Keep it up and help us all become masters of lighting.

@markmurphy5486 4 года назад

These tutorials are wonderful, so many lighting tutorials fall short of actually being cinematic whereas yours really capture mood and atmosphere. Many thanks.

@EuCanProductions 4 года назад

Incredible video Rob! Straight to the point, informative and perfect range of examples - love it, keep it up

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you! More to come! :)

@f.jacobalvaradoDOP 3 года назад

Love these breakdowns Rob, keep it up! Fantastic work

@saikatchattopadhyay8263 4 года назад

I can’t tell how priceless this seems to me. I am even ready for paid tutorials from you. Along with @Epic Light Media you are really taking the lessons to whole mew level. Glad to learn from actual and real cinematographers .👏🏻

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you!! It's very much appreciated :)

@bryanredding 4 года назад

Thanks so much for this Rob! What an amazing job. This is probably one of the best explanations of Cove Light I've come across. Thanks for showing your builds. Keep up the awesome work!

@carnelforeman9719 4 года назад

I think you really found a niche that can boost your channel into star status. Your technique of explaining and demonstrating is next level and well-executed. if you kept doing different scenarios you would become the main channel to go to in learning lighting. Leading to sponsors and much more. I think you are onto something... Great work and hope you find a way to expand on doing more videos like this one.

@neilwebster9195 3 года назад

Rob, your videos are fantastic man. As has been previously suggested they literally are a masterclass in cinematography. Thank you so much for taking the time to impart your knowledge to us all.

@kevb7451 3 года назад

This is one of my favorite videos on lighting! Absolutely brilliant thank you!

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MAN ! your videos are so in-depth... love them!

@777warrik777 3 года назад

Best light content ever i see. Thanks, and Hi from Belarus

@epicwindow 3 года назад

Some of the best stuff on lighting I have seen so far for a newbie like me. Keep it coming please!

@anthonyjinson4839 4 года назад

Amazing tutorial for this technique. I’ve seen it explained poorly before in other videos whereas this video really shows the technique in great detail with amazing final results. Subscribed!!

@Ghassan.albalushi 4 года назад

Rob I must say this is some quality tutorials you have here. If you ever think of doing a masterclass on lightning you can take my money! You going places buddy keep it up !!

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you Ghassan! That's much appreciated!!! :)

@jazzelphilmz 4 года назад

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@hourglassindependent5176 4 года назад

You have done the best cove light example I’ve seen on RU-vid. You have also have the best lighting I’ve seen from any RU-vidr. Your lighting looks very close to Roger Deakins. Great job!

@jaysadler2476 9 месяцев назад

Your videos about lighting are perfect, thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a professional manner

@BM-hq8ed 2 месяца назад

One of the best lighting video i've seen

@frenchfriesG 4 года назад

This video looks so great. So professional, from start to end

@AishaLewis 3 года назад

One of the best tutorial I have seen! I learned so much in just 8:36 mins. I can't wait to test this on my filming lighting! Great vid 😊

@marcopareloz3579 4 года назад

i really glad to find your videos, easy, clear and straight to the point, thanks my friend

@WilliamSheedy 3 года назад

the first five minutes of this earned a sub. fantastic work

@stagetoscreenmedia 3 года назад

This is probably the best lighting tutorial I've ever seen. I need to work with cove lighting on my next shoot, and in 10 minutes I've gone from feeling trepidatious to excited about it. Thank you so much!

@cameronkeighley8638 3 года назад

Amazing video! First video of yours I’ve seen, Super super super informative and has earnt my sub! Keep doing what you’re doing

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I think you are singlehandedly teaching a generation of not just filmmakers but photographers also. This is the best channel I've run across on you tube.

@lzluna6802 Год назад

Rob Ellis THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT CINEMATIC LIGHTING THAT I HAVE EVER WATCHED ON YOU TUBE THANKS

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This video needs more views. An absolute gem. Well done.

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Love the step by step explanations and examples, the cartoon diagrams, and pics of the actual set. Thank you so much!

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My Fav Lightning Channel now, KEEP THEM COMING BRO!

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thanks so much man, much appreciated!! :)

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goddamn this is great info. real cinematography, not just gimmicks or gear-hype. deserves much more than 20k subscribers

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I learnt a lot from watching this. You make really high quality images and tutorials. Also, this might not sound that important, but your easy to listen too. A lot of RU-vidrs can be in your face and its nice to come here to a calm and informative learning environment. Thank-you!

@PeakResetProductions 2 года назад

one of the best lighting videos i have ever seen on youtube!

@jeremiahbulkowski7502 3 года назад

This dude is the only youtuber to make me turn on notifications. Seriously learning more from these videos than in the thousands spent in film school.

@VishnuAttiappan 4 года назад

Back at it again! Thanks again Rob!

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Cheers man!! :)

@gregoryedwards8918 4 года назад

Rob, just found your channel now. Wow, you have a real wealth of knowledge packed into these videos! Feeling very fortunate to have come across all this amazing lighting and production info. Thank you so much for what you have provided to those looking for more professional results.

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you Gregory!! :)

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I needed this entire channel! Thank you for being here and all of the valuable information in your videos man. Love them!

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One of the only good lighting tutorials I've seen (that has legitimately good results).

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In my opinion your teaching method and techniques are literally second to none on youtube....thanks for the content!

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Best tutorial i have ever seen, great job, thank You.

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Really awesome tutorials. Love your straight to the point style.

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Yesssss my favorite RU-vidr!! Always learn so much from you. Makes my day when you upload a video. Cheers man

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you so much, such kind words! :)

@huwpenson2678 4 года назад

you should have so many more subscribers, really amazing content and step by step walk through to make superb lighting and brilliant understanding

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Thank you for this free, valuable content. Explained really well, to the point, with really nice pacing and rhythm. I also love the ominous ambient music. It puts me in a studious mood. This is the first video of yours I've landed on. Instant sub. Your video is a credit to lighting a set. It shows the power of thoughtful light-planning. You''re really getting beyond value for your gear with your skill.

@jwpmotionpicturestudios 3 года назад

Incredible video demonstration!!! Thank you so much! Happy creating 🎬😉👍

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MAN YOU COULD BE A REALLY CRAZY LEGEND You know how to work with cheap budget and make a great work even better than others who uses a lot of money! I hope you have succes in your life!!

@vizualizefilmsllc6225 3 года назад

just amazing bro! Cant thank you enough for sharing this quality info! so refreshing to see light set ups other than the 3 point lighting tutorials. Lighting depends on the story so much

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Your lighting tutorials are amazing. Thanks for the awesome content!

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DUDE! Please keep these videos coming!! They’re so informative and educational! I really wish I could convey how much I appreciate your videos in a comment but man they’re awesome! Thank you!!

@RobEllisCinematographer 4 года назад

Thank you so much man, much appreciated! :)

@emanuelvasilesabou9487 3 года назад

Thank you, Rob, for all the work you put in to share your knowledge!

@tallguytrav 4 года назад

So freaking good. Best explanation of a cove light I've seen. I'm amazed with what you can do with a couple of red-heads, cheap fabric and an 8-year-old camera. Very inspiring.

@CaptainMyCaptain33 4 года назад

Camera has nothing to do with it. Everyone puts way to much on “what type of camera” when it has never mattered.......

@bullettin 4 года назад

@@CaptainMyCaptain33 Exactly. Good lighting equalizes many cameras. If you provide enough light for the sensor, and control it properly, the differences become less apparent.

@lukeparkour3712 4 года назад

Bought your tutorial few days ago and now I really enjoy playing with Davinci! The tutorial was easy to follow. Thank you so much.

@IanSnape 2 года назад

Great videos Rob, not just super informative but also well thought out and delivered. Thanks

@darianrundall6618 4 года назад

You tube needs a "love" button. This is so great, thank you.

@christoph8630 Месяц назад

This video actually helped me lighting my passport photos!😂

@sudarshankar9094 Месяц назад

Turned out to be the world's best passport photos, yeah? 😂

@christoph8630 Месяц назад

@@sudarshankar9094 sure! Sadly my face does not get prettier but at least the lighting is on point😬

@SummersSnaps 3 года назад

Thanks again Rob. I'm not even into videography but photography but most of what you're talking about here is applicable to the world of stills. Great stuff and keep up the good work.