Stop Guessing Exposure! 3 SECRET FORMULAS for Perfect Results | Cinematography techniques | Ep20
It’s time to stop guessing and start creating. Learn how to bridge the gap between a "videographer" mindset and the technical precision of a true cinematographer. In this episode, I’m revealing 3 secret formulas I’ve discovered to help you achieve pro-level exposure in any environment...every single time. Disclaimer: Since we are analyzing finished films, the colorist's work is already 'baked' into the image. While a conversion to LogC isn't 100% accurate to the original LOG data, it remains the best tool we have to visualize the lighting ratios and the DP's intent on set. Did you miss part 1? Watch it here: • Stop exposing like a VIDEOGRAPHER...expose... I hope you'll enjoy it! Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to follow the channel for more episodes if you haven't already. / @dennysaladino 00:00 Intro 01:12 Underexposure (David Mullen and Roger Deakins) 03:30 Formula #1: Int. Day 09:16 How to expose visible light sources 10:23 Formula #2: Int. Dark Day 18:52 Formula #3: Int. Night 23:38 Secret Formulas Recap 24:03 Outro Audio Mixing: Salvatore Saladino GEAR I use (affiliation): ► Camera: https://amzn.to/4mi2847 ► Lenses: https://amzn.to/3J81t6D https://amzn.to/41zfIHT ► Mic: https://amzn.to/46P0Oky ► Audio Recorder: https://amzn.to/4loZZCz ► Lights: -Key light: https://store.zhiyun-tech.com/?ref=gf... -Diffusion: https://amzn.to/45EHSDQ Light meter: https://amzn.to/4mxdUHv -C stand: https://amzn.to/4orCBHh -Pocket light: https://amzn.to/3UjU0nm -Neon: https://amzn.to/40UwwsS ► Tripod: https://amzn.to/4fxSJmu ► Monitor: https://amzn.to/4ftENdf ► Matte Box: https://amzn.to/4m0GIbA ► Wireless Transmitter: https://amzn.to/3Hs8izt ► Portable Hazer: https://amzn.to/3Jnc4KW ► Wireless intercom: https://amzn.to/3H3dvxF

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