Fascinating! As a landscape/wildlife photographer I often wondered how movie color is managed and modified as well as how a standard "feel" is maintained throughout the movie. This video answered all my questions! Thanks!
Your presentation is not annoying, your explanations are clear and make sense without being too academic, and your videos aren't too long. Outstanding job.
For anyone who is interested, the "look development" phase is a lot like how an interior designer will create a palette for your home before any painters come in and do any painting. It's part of the planning phase and works closely with which part of the story is being told in any given scene. Using a LUT is what a lot of people would call "color correction". Some might interpret that as meaning that the colors are being corrected to their true definitions but in reality the correction is more akin to bringing the raw color data closer to what the scene design calls for by normalizing not only the colors but also things like contrast and exposure. The color grading process puts the final touches on that process.
You put it very well! Defining a look is something that should and most of times happens before a project or movie is shot and it defines the way the material is displayed! Thanks for your comment! ☺️
My man. I have watched so many videos on lighting, how to make your movie, look like a movie, etc. But somehow, you managed to blow every single video that I’ve ever watched altogether, totally away! I learned more about lighting in those few minutes, than I’ve ever learned in hours of other videos about lighting. i’m not even sure why, I think it’s just the way you demonstrated it so clearly. Thank you so very much.
It has always made me wonder, amazed, how the movie’s scene looks so great compared to the “making of the movie” look of the exact same scene. I would have loved to be a movie directer so I found this video so festinating. Thank you.
What i want to add is, when using practical lights and the out of frame light to „make it stronger“ it’s also to bring the light that the camera captures closer to what we experience in real life. Our eyes are very much different from a camera sensor. Very nice video! I love videos like this 🥰
I have seen a couple of your videos and definitely plan on running through most if not all. You provide so much knowledge and value in these videos. You have just amazing knowledge in this skill and I wanted to let you know how much it's appreciated. Also the lighting and setup you have for your videos is great, you create such a comfy and warming atmosphere. The effort put into these is amazing, I never lose focus or interest when watching, and all those little subtle jokes are great!! Excited for more and would love to hear about any of your work
Oh, wow. What an amazing video. It‘s not only pretty informative and has a great pacing, it also makes me calm and that‘s amazing. It was pleasing to watch and I also love that these rules of cinematography were also applied to the presentation setting.
Your videos are always so helpful. You don't hide things like other youtubers. I loved the part in which you explained how that lady is looking out of the window and during her closeup, a motivated light is used. I can even relate with ur final words, most looks are done thru lighting during production and not color grading. Even I have a strict rule of ensuring max. adjustments while shooting so that there's no probs at all while editing.
You're so right at the end. Well, you're right all the way through, but especially when you talk about the look development with the help of color scientists and custom designers on set... way before even talking about color grading, which is just the cherry on top of the already delicious and perfectly crafted sundae! Good job Jimmy!
This is a spot on explanation with simple descriptions. You adequately explain the subject of cinema look in simple terms that will also be correct at the highest levels of discourse. Congratulations on such a great piece. Though an editing you make it appear that John Daro was working on Resolve. I literally did a double take to check he was still on his Baselight.
dude I've watched so many tutorials from other channels, and It took me so long to figure out the differences in color correcting/ grading and look, and I just binged a couple of your videos, and it feels like a light bulb (ba-dum-ts) turned on in my head. Excellent videos, bravo! Also, the grading on your videos -- chef's kiss
I'm only half way through this video and I am enjoying sooo much! You explain so nice and this is such a great refresh for filmmakers. I have saved it in my YT favourites and I've also instantly subbed to your channel. Now diving back into it with such excitement mate, thanks a lot and looking forward to watching more from your channel!
Comments like this really help me as a creator to keep making videos! Thanks man! Also I suppose you’re Italian from your name. I’m Italian too! Grazie del supporto! 🙏🏻
@Jimmy on Film if my comment could spur you on creating even one more video like this I would be the happiest guy❤ Needless to say go on and I'll be waiting for your next videos. Also, the fact you're italian too is such a great discover and the cherry on the top! (For the records, I couldn't get any italian accent in your voice...if anything I assumed you were American 😅 which fits very well with the topic of your video!)
Great video! I appreciate the effort put into the lighting and color grading. However, despite our advancements in technology, it's still challenging to replicate the authentic look and feel of a film.
subscribed and liked. This is such a good introduction to lighting. Very easy to understand and well presented. I'm sure a lot of people will find this very useful.
Whatever the youtube algorithm is, it helped me catch your ISO video in the related section and I have been watching your videos for the last 2hrs. Very entertaining content! I went to school for Cinema and TV Arts but since I've been an AE at a boring Marketing/Ad company, my interest in how to capture a movie or any of the other topics you've touched on has gone down the drain! Your channel has sort of almost raised my interest into these concepts all over again! Thanks for the work you put into your videos 😁
Just a casual viewer who is a creative and saw this thumbnail and decided to watch. OMG what a great video. I found it very interesting and I learned a lot! Thank you! You did a fantastic job on this RU-vid video. 👏🏻
Those 3 different basement shots, absolutely amazing how each one gives a different type of feel and emotion Loved the video, well explained and well exampled 🙏🏼
Thank you so much! I have been trying for soooo long to put a name to the concept of 'look development' and everyone just said it was lighting and color grading! You have answered a longstanding question for me! Much appreciated! I can die happy;-)
This video was a great example of how cinematography is what truly makes all the movies we love. Imagine a movie like fight club or j unchained without it. More ppl should watch this so it can be appreciated.. cuz bad lighting or not matching it up with a previous shot, takes us out of the world we want to escape to
Wow! Great video man! I enjoyed every second of it. The line delivery, lighting, music...everything is top notch. Clearly, you know what you are talking about. I mean, it shows in your video. Also, very nicely explained, I learned a lot. So thank you and keep up the great work.
One of the best video's on this topic! And I've seen alot of them. Great work! Also, what kind of softbox/light do you use? And a suggestion for another video, white balancing and exposing! I still have a hard time doing that correctly, I'm curious how you handle that process. Cheers!
damn that was so interesting! Thank you for this. I am not a filmaker but I am very interested in how things are made and the processes behind them. This was awesome!
