How to Light for Darkness

  / robelliscinematography   - support me on Patreon for Discord access, early and extended ad-free YouTube videos, extra videos AND stream my 2023 course RECREATING DAYLIGHT! https://robelliscinematography.com/re... - download my 2023 course RECREATING DAYLIGHT for £15 here! (It's also streamable on Patreon) https://www.youtube.com/robelliscinem... - become a YouTube Member for early and extended ad-free YouTube videos! Color graded with - https://www.dehancer.com - get 10% off Dehancer using ROBELLIS at checkout https://offers.audiosocket.com/rob-el... - click the link and use my code "ROBELLIS" for a free month of fantastic unlimited music when you sign up for Audiosocket! I shot this video with DZOFilm Arles lenses - get 5% off selected DZO products with my affiliate link: https://store.dzofilm.com/rob https://www.robelliscinematography.co... - download the full 46 minute Lighting with Colour mini course ad-free, with all 5 individual parts for just £15 - including an exclusive Part 3! Creating a dark, or low key image, is more than just lowering your exposure or shooting with barely any light. The way we present an image that shows a dark location on screen, is actually more about contrast - and in this case, bigger contrast ratios between light and dark. By ensuring there are large contrast ratios in your scene, with a smaller percentage of highlights than shadows in the image as a whole, you can convey a darker scenario to your audience. This is just one aspect of what can contribute toward a cinematic feeling - check out the other episodes in the Lighting for Cinema A - Z series to learn more about what makes cinema feel a certain way:    • Lighting for Cinema A - Z   Lenses: DZOFILM Arles 50mm t/1.4 Cameras used: Blackmagic Pyxis Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro (BTS) iPhone 15 Pro Max (BTS) Lights used in the video: Nanlite Pavobulb 10C Nanlite FC-120C Nanlite Pavoslim 240C Video Contents: 0:00 It's All About Contrast 0:21 How to Measure & Read Contrast Ratios 3:22 Dark Shadows = Dark Image 4:29 Why We Use Contrast Ratios 6:28 Using Your Exposure Tools 7:25 It's All About Intent 8:04 Getting the Look We Want 11:14 You Don't Have to Do This - But It Helps