The Power of Back Light for Cinematic Storytelling

Color Grading - - get 10% off Dehancer using ROBELLIS at checkout GRAB MY BRAND NEW LIGHTING COURSE “RECREATING DAYLIGHT“ ON SHOP MOMENT - - support me on Patreon for early, extended, ad-free YouTube videos message board - including the entire Lighting with Colour mini course available to stream now! - 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! - click the link and use my code “ROBELLIS“ for a free month of fantastic unlimited music when you sign up for Audiosocket! - get up to 78% off yearly plans when you build your website with Zyro using my deal, including an extra 4 months for free and a free domain for a year! Back light isn’t always as simple as just placing a light behind your subject; the parts of the body the light falls on to can actually be broken down into 4 general terms: Rim Light, Edge Light, Hair Light and Kicker - and each of these can be utilized in cinema, to create, emphasise and carry the feelings of the story being told. In Part 1, we take a look at Rim Light, the most recognisable form of back light and how it can be used in tandem with a scene’s narrative. Lenses: Samyang 14mm t/3.1 VDSLR MK2 Samyang 24mm t/1.5 VDSLR MK2 Samyang 35mm t/1.5 VDSLR MK2 Samyang 50mm t/1.5 VDSLR MK2 Cameras: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro Panasonic Lumix S5 Lights used in the video: Nanlite Forza 60C Nanlite Pavotube 15C II Nanlux Evoke 1200B Video Contents: 0:00 Lighting for Cinema A - Z: #05 0:43 The Rim Light 1:14 Altering the Mood 3:18 The Versatility of Rim Light in Storytelling 5:58 Recreating Daylight/Next Episode Preview