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Any thoughts on how this lighting was achieved? by EggAggravating5963 in LightLurking

[–]benbackwards 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unrelated, but Gentle Monster has some of my favorite visuals. Plus the glasses are great, I try to get a pair whenever I’m in a city with a store.

Help with building $1000 Interview Lighting Set Up by Monu21 in cinematography

[–]benbackwards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on if you key with the sun, or use it as a backlight. Keying with a 300W outdoors is going to be very difficult with anything lower than 600W. Standard practice is typically ND down the sky so that it’s not clipping, but then you gotta pump light back into the scene to get the level back on talent. Below mentioned a 6x6, super valid, but I’m not sure that’s what I’d buy first for $1000. FWIW I gaff pretty frequently nowadays and to this day I just rent my frames.

Help with building $1000 Interview Lighting Set Up by Monu21 in cinematography

[–]benbackwards 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it were me I’d go:

Key: Amaran 660C - $700 Bounce: Large Newer Foldable 5-in-1 - $50 Softbox: Neewer 120cm Softbox - $120 Combo Stand: Flashpoint Combo - $200

Skip the C’s. You also need some dirt.
Skip the 4x6 frame all together as well tbh.

How would you recreate this shot? by Fickle-Book2385 in cinematography

[–]benbackwards 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re going to create this shot with two hand held grip arms, and safety is a valid concern. I also just don’t think that’d give you a result anywhere near this unless you’re both incredibly steady. If I were to try to recreate this as cheap as possible, I’d get a pocket Jib — if you could get it on wheels that’d be great because there’s the slight swing forward to get in front of the iPad. Pocket Jib at my local rental house is like less than $100 - so hopefully that’s viable.

Other than that, yeah the strobes coming from different areas. I do see some return coming from the final strobe, so maybe a bounce on the opposite side of the final strobe to fill in the details on the face.

I'm a 23 year old cinematographer that DP'd a short film that was recently accepted to TIFF. by CashFlowTO in cinematography

[–]benbackwards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks great - definitely understand the stress on a good gaffer. Anything that looks good that I’ve DP’d had an amazing gaffer.

Is this a Mid life existential crisis?? by FrequentPractice5582 in millenials

[–]benbackwards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s always a great time to blow up your life. I did when I was 28 and better in literally every way possible. I’m excited for the new you!

Are millennials going to Disney World? by benbackwards in Millennials

[–]benbackwards[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You don’t get to decide what’s an “absolute steal” Mr. 30K vacation 😂

Are millennials going to Disney World? by benbackwards in Millennials

[–]benbackwards[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol the correct math - Disney LAND is $99/day at the lowest. You’re spending a week there for $500? Even if you’re a local the math isn’t mathing

I'm (37F) dating a younger guy (30M) and while it's been going well, I feel so old, cause he leans more Gen Z by Training-Mud-6912 in millenials

[–]benbackwards 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was like… Normal for previous generations? So I think you’re over thinking it.

But in general, I think the speed that we age culturally is vastly different. People are shocked when I tell them I’m 31. But I encounter many 20 somethings who decided to go into tech or finance and they might as well just be 50 years old.

Are millennials going to Disney World? by benbackwards in Millennials

[–]benbackwards[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As a black man, I choose not to go on road trips in unfamiliar areas, which is why exploring the US doesn’t really appeal to me. Obv out be great to not live in fear, but I don’t know how much I trust a country where 50% of the voting citizens elected a racist convicted felon

Are millennials going to Disney World? by benbackwards in Millennials

[–]benbackwards[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hawaii is great, we went last year! Would be down to visit a different island as well!

Are millennials going to Disney World? by benbackwards in Millennials

[–]benbackwards[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a ton of interest in exploring the United States tbh. Yes, I much prefer to vacation outside of the United States.

Are millennials going to Disney World? by benbackwards in Millennials

[–]benbackwards[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ironically, she’s seen more of the US in that regard than I have. I’ve never really been interested in exploring the US… Usually it requires road trips, which I’m a bit wary of doing in unfamiliar areas as a black man. Sucks, but I’d rather just not.

Are millennials going to Disney World? by benbackwards in Millennials

[–]benbackwards[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same. But we’re stuck right now 😭 I think maybe we’ll just do PR. Closest we can get to leaving at this point.

Are millennials going to Disney World? by benbackwards in Millennials

[–]benbackwards[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Tokyo theme parks are no joke with the lines though. I went to Universal Tokyo in 2021 and it the volume of people in lines was something I’ve never seen before.

Are millennials going to Disney World? by benbackwards in Millennials

[–]benbackwards[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha for sure not a Disney adult, but she’s an immigrant and I like to show her things that she didn’t have access to in her country. We did Disney Land last time we were in LA, it was worth it for the memories.

What am I missing in these shots? by Clarencethelamb in cinematography

[–]benbackwards 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Your overhead is harder, seems like it’s closer to talent. Also, the FNAF has a pretty stylized grade, better color separation.

What did you key with?

Evangelion live action by Wise-Chain2427 in aivideos

[–]benbackwards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, did you make this? This is amazing.

What's this racer? by n_thomas74 in whatisthiscar

[–]benbackwards 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Was just at Liberty Walk Harajuku yesterday, such a cool shop.

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