Low Light CHEAT CODES for any camera 

If you’re here early. I love you 🤎

Bro, I love when extremely talented photographers take there craft beyond photography and get into cinematography. Because they understand composition, lighting and their scenes way better than someone new just getting into cinematography. I love hearing your perspective of things. I’ve been a filmmaker for over 7 years and your work is absolutely inspiring. Do more content like this. Gear doesn’t matter is a fact.

Hey I just wanna tell you thank you! You inspired me to get more into film photography & Videography. I just gotta say brotha ,you KNOW HOW TO SET THE MOOD FOR A VIDEO WITHOUT FAIL! God Bless

Better to bump your ISO and get extra grain than to blur the shot because the shutter was too slow to freeze the action, or the aperture was too wide for adequate depth of field. You CAN reduce noise in post. You can't fix a blurry shot.

Thank you. Sometimes I get really discouraged when my footage comes out noisy, and it makes me feel like I’m not doing my best work. I def needed to hear this. I appreciate you.

not me thinking you were gonna film the entire talking head portion in a bando 😭

Thank you for embracing the grain and shadows! So many people on RU-vid preach perfect exposure/no noise. Not all noise is bad. If I set up a shot and it’s only drawback is it’s a little noisy, I’m taking the shot. Better than giving up and feeling defeated over the shot. I would love if you shared more perspective on your technique. Great vid man.

Always here early my guy 🤝🏾

I really appreciate these kinds of videos much more than what you aptly described as “clinical” I hope this style of video gets the views and likes and responses that makes it worth it for you to make more. I think this speaks more to the development of personal style which can carry people a lot further than we tend to give credit to. Obviously knowing how to work the gear you have is important but what you do with that gear and how intentional you are about it is what really gives it an edge. Great video as always ❤

Needed this. And creativity is on another level as always 🔥

I'd love to bump the ISO, but I have a real problem with the Blackmagic Pocket 4K, which seems to have crazy noise in anything other than 400. I tried 3200 but it's very distracting and gives a muddy image. Usually, I have to add lights and stick to 400. Anyone have any ideas?

My go to, I have taken from Ridley Scott's early films, which I love, Alien and Blade Runner. Pretty much everything is backlit, and very heavy on shadows. If I'm in a situation with only one light source, I find using it as a backlight, even if it means the subject is completely in silhouette, is often a more appealing image than trying to front light them and have no detail in the background. You can compare Alien and Blade Runner to David Lynch's Dune from the same period, which I admittedly enjoy, but everything is front lit which makes all of the incredible sets look like sets instead of real locations like Ridley Scott's films. You can see it in all of your shots in this video, every frame has the majority of light behind the subject versus in front of and it looks goood.

Vuh: Ah i'm not professional with lighting (Meanwhile has an elipsoidal light in the background)

Tapped in ♾️ 100% agree & follow all these same points. Fragrance commercial 🔥

embrace the darknessss lol nah fr tho, amazing video and i really appreciate you focusing more in the art rather than the gear/technical aspects

you are extremely talented and i hope to be half the creator you are! I am going to keep these principles in mind thank you

Damn, dude, your opening shot looks amazing,- like the perfect mood-setter and opening of a horror movie - or any contemporary Scandinavian Vikingr metal music video. Just right. Kudos.

When I care about the image noise, I usually only care about the color noise. I try not to alter any greyish noise because they really reminds me of film grains. When the noise reduction kicks in to those greyish grain-like noise, it becomes blurry, unsharp and loses the film grain-like look. But I always try to eliminate color noise as much as I can. They don't give any pleasing effects to my eyes.

I would also recommend grabbing a lil pocket RGB light. When you're up against huge light sources, esp. the sun, they're weak as hell, enough to almost be useless. But in low light is when they shine. Doesn't have to be a full on light wand. Grab yourself an Aputure MC and stick it on anything, or a boling P1, use it as a kicker or a fill with your diagetic lighting, even a key light if the light is low enough. If it fits in your pocket, no excuse not to bring it along.

Hey, I hope all is good. This was extremely helpful. This is something I've struggled with from time to time, well, like all the time. A different prospective on low light shooting is always helpful, so hear me when I say THANK YOU MUCH, thanks for sharing. Big luv my friend!

I hope you keep doing more videos in this style talking about your approach and way of thinking about a scene or a scenario! Personally I always find it inspiring and it usually makes me want to try something new!

Good tips bro! The bar about low light doesnt mean no light is what alot of beginners need to understand. and i can tell an amateur filmmaker by how they treat the shadows.

iS that MEECHONMARS?

These videos are like my bible. I keep coming back to them to refresh and remind myself of some important stuff. Hope you are well and hope to see more content from you man 🙏🏾

Always loved Vuhlandes’ cinematic touch. Thanks for the low light tips!! Gonna use fosho

I've been deep diving on all of your videos and you have the best approach to explaining things. I am so excited to go out and film in darker locations. That beginning shot with the headlights was soooo good! Your cinematic cheat code video was excellent too. Lastly, love your LUT pack, thank you!

I am a Graphic Artist and I started about 6 month ago trying to make short films. (Ultra 22 Note) Until one day I bought a new camera. The a5000 by Sony. I am not even a Photographer but I am great taking photos on my phone. (by Design shallow Depth) But Its nice enough to get personal shots. But not Cinematic style look. I have not yet tried color grading. But, one thing I know about Being a DJ. Understanding your gear and limitations is important. My videos are mostly unlisted on the channel. But I created playlist for you to explore the Years before. Helps with visual cleaning on my channel. Like Spring cleaning for your home. the Seasons change and I'm about finding people who communicate, help people and willing to make time to make things happen. I just subbed today. Seen his channel yesterday on no money budget film. but like he said. He built himself up. just like myself with my DJ Gear and pro audio. But one thing I have learned. the old saying. Use what you got. My goal is to wake people up with willingness to do so. like a visual ninja motivation others like minded beings. Namaste Dave Ross

Any tips for dealing with banding in your blacks on lower quality cameras? I shoot on a T7i and while I've always loved to create photos in low light situations, transferring that aesthetic to video on a camera that has such a low dynamic range seems to make things significantly harder.

Super helpful. Thank you big guy, appreciate your work.

Great content! Love your approach. 👌 Where you using some sort of Mist filter on the pool shots?

@1:34 Funny! I'm a man and I own this perfume (and candle!). The components are very pure and simple - Hinoki wood and cedar wood. No flowers in there at all! ;) Your eyes are obviously calibrated because of the stunning cinematography, brilliant colors, perfect exposure.. but your nose..! Might wanna get that checked! :D

Man Of course this video is super relevant!!!! Thanks for making it! :-D

You smoke squares!?

this is insane my boy.

Love your philosophy and your visuals. They're stunning.

3:51 in Atlanta on RU-vid University and your video has popped up yet again when looking for that inspiration and tips to help with my current projects. Thank you Family for this video fasho😤✊🏾

Great insight I love your approach to video filming. Love the dark and moody myself.

Work is so amazing bro. I love motivation and inspiration just picked up my first camera fx30

Thanks for taking the time to produce this video. Lighting is the most important part of a video or photo, the gear is second. You're right, there is always some light and a little grain never hurt anybody. It's better to increase the ISO than not have an image at all. Sometimes the grain adds more character to an image than keeping it sharp and clinical. You do really nice work. Keep going!

My camera doesn't do high ISO, the max usable is 1600 iso

was it intentional to switch the image color (color grading) at some points in the video?

as someone who’s getting into filming adult content, people constantly complain about low lighting and want this overly-bright sterile look. Very frustrating.

Alaways loved ur stuff but Ihave a 102F(39C) fever and man idk why this video hits hard, I love it

What’s the best budget camera for cinematic/vintage look?

Bro I love your color grading it's crisp and I don't know I have watched lots and lots of color graded videos but the feel of movie is in your videos. Is this type of color grading possible in phones I'm beginner so I don't have that much gears. Can u please put on a video for that please by anyhow. 🥺🙏🏻

Early gang 🎉

Wagwan bruvv, did you graded in davinci? looks like netflix my G

I’m gonna be shooting a darkroom on 200T 16mm, any tips when ur stuck with a low iso and gotta shoot low-light?

Hey bought your lut pack and having issues, there was no zip file when the link is clicked to download anything, I sent an email and haven't heard back.

Great video.

Keep up the Great work we appreciate All your Videos

If you don't know what you're doing, even with some A7Siii you can screw up the image in low light. Reducing noise takes skill, not only gear.

The problem with me is that m camera doesn’t have enough dynamic range, even in an overcast day. I tried using a fake log profile or anything to get something from the shadows that isn’t complete black

I would have loved to know what camera and lens settings got that shot in the pool hall

I used to avoid the grain in my videos as much as possible but with time I have learned to use it as a tool to make videos standout even with the grain in them

Really enjoyed the video, hope you make more of these more ‘theory’ videos, also what are your thoughts on cine ei on your fx3?

"it smell like flowers" - Vuhlandes 2023

thanks for making videos that you don't think you should make.

Great video! Only thing I disagree with is at 2:40 when you said you're not a professional. You're as professional of a cinematographer as can be. Great shots throughout the whole video and your eye for visuals is crazy good 👏

Who out there is saying you should strive for less grain and noise? Bunch of nerds. Hahaha. Grain me up!

fantastic video, really appreciate hearing you talk about your strategies and tools for different conditions. would love a "bad weather" video in this style!

Glad I found you brother. I’m starting to get into filmmaking and it’s fresh to hear it from a “feel” perspective. Obviously there is some technique to it but I appreciate your versatile perspective greatly.

Dude...3 minutes talking nothing of value to get to the first point "Use the light around you", Ain't nobody got time for that 😬

ur content is so damn good. I hope that you will BLOW UP

Really needed this video, low light is something I struggled with. Thank you for these Tips.

sometimes there may be no light but there’s never no light so just because of that you’ll be Alright

what lens (and gear) did you film this on? just curious. I run a Sony FS5 and It does not like low light.

Love this video, first time seeing your channel. Good tips but it was nice just listening to the video and the vibe. I would say the most impactful thing about this video is the start of your video, really hooked me in.

is that the fisher 21 building in the first shot??? i was there in march and took some shots at 1am with my friends. the police caught us.

bro does your luts packs are compatible with premiere pro too or just davincii?

Is the lack of grain also due to his camera? I use an a6300, and it’s grain galore 🥴😮‍💨

Nice to meet you on the Isle while shooting this. Beautiful work as always.

Thanks for sharing bruh. Dope content!

just soaked so much game from this vid, thank yo bro. 🐐

Content like this was a huge help in getting me motivated to start. Yours is a nice reminder to play with ISO a little more. I’ve been avoiding it lately. Moreso because video isn’t my primary focus atm. It will have its season again! Anyway. Thanks, please keep the content coming. It’s refreshing seeing another black man sharing helpful thoughts, techniques and ideas.

Love how you work the lights in dark conditions. Definitely trying out more of these shot now.

Nice video. He trying his very best to be politically correct here..

Bro, make a video of mobile cinematography

your videos are always so quality bro, love from california!

HELLO, I'M A NEWBIE HERE, I INTEND TO GET INTO VIDEO SHOOTING, EDITING & THE WHOLE CINEMATOGRAPHY THING, PLS I NEED GUIDELINES ON WHERE TO BEGIN, WHAT TO KNOW & HOW TO START, THANKS.

has anyone ever asked if your youtube talking head segment was inspired by the shots of senor love daddy in do the right thing?

Dude your your exposure is spot on! Please make a video on your process to expose and color your videos! Thanks

thankyou for making this video i needed dis ur frames where hard n really stunning

this really made me feel better about having grain and noise stuck in my videos thank you fo that

I wanna join ur discord server but 4 sum reason the link won’t take me there😢

great content! appreciate the tips and perspective. thank you sir!

No 1 starts at 3.01 - r u for real; Stop mumbling about how not professional u r and get to the point broooooo

That Demetrius cameo really caught me off guard lol

Bro. O would like to see the post production process. Please

I'm way more interested in this kind of video and the creative process than gear videos. I'm glad that this was recommended to me. You're very inspiring, love your style!

Thanks for the tips Vuh. Now I gotta go shoot in low light. 💪🏽

Thanks for letting me know that I'm not doing it all wrong.

Was that motion blur in the beginning done in camera or in post?

one misconception about low light too its OK to use Noise reduction if it helps tell your story

What is happening with your white balance?

Hey Vuh, little scared that a monster might come out of that lit up tunnel and eat your ears off

how do you find out what camera he’s shooting with?!

Love your videos mate im more of a photographer but their is still a lot to be taken from these videos

Vuhlandes mad content which camera do you use

Waow man just waow... You are a magician