Quality of Light | Cinematography Tutorial

Fundamentals of Light E01 - Quality of Light. In today’s episode we are learning about the quality of light. The quality of light referrs to how hard or soft a light source is. In this video you will learn what hard and soft light looks like as well as how to achieve each type of light so you can utilize them in your cinematography. A massive thank you to @jeezumcrow-q7x for sponsoring this series and for providing me with the frame and textiles used in this video. This video would not have been possible without their support! Check out their product line here: https://gaffersband.eu/ Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/filmresolved Lighting Equipment (Affiliate): https://viltroxstore.com/?ref=VetOQXq82-bqB Music I use (Affiliate): https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=672 10% Promo Code: FilmResolved10 https://www.hooksounds.com/ref/filmresolved/ 10% Promo Code: FILM10 Graphics I use (Affiliate): https://motionvfx.sjv.io/c/3038255/1162319/10011 https://www.filmresolved.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Quality of Light Definition 01:05 - Hard Light 01:13 - Soft Light 01:22 - Shadow Edge Transfer 01:32 - What Determines The Quality of Light 01:40 - Small Light Source Produces Hard Light 01:46 - Large Light Source Produces Soft Light 01:51 - Size of a LIght Source is Relative to its Distance 02:14 - Examples and How to Achieve Hard Light 02:25 - Examples and how to Achieve Soft Light 03:07 - Diffusing Light vs Increasing the size of a Light Source 04:09 - Recap 04:43 - Next Time on "The Fundamentals of Light" - Size is Relative 04:46 - Sign off ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Equipment: BMPCC6K: https://amzn.to/38P096A Sony FS5mkii: https://amzn.to/3f30QtZ Sony a6300: https://amzn.to/3c6eefc Freewell Versatile Magnetic VND Kit: https://amzn.to/3O8QGHl Andyciny A6Plus: https://amzn.to/3uC8cKG Weeylite Ninja 200: https://viltroxstore.com/collections/studio-light/products/weeylite-ninja-200-portable-bi-color-cob-led-light?ref=VetOQXq82-bqB Weeylite K21: https://viltroxstore.com/products/weeylite-k21-handheld-2500k-8500k-rgb-led-light-stick?_pos=1&_sid=024fc3886&_ss=r&ref=VetOQXq82-bqB Sigma 18-35 F1.8: https://amzn.to/3cSeoFT Sigma 16mm F1.4: https://amzn.to/2OV1TS1 Tamron 70-200mm F2.8: https://amzn.to/3lGi5CQ Sigma MC-11 Adapter: https://amzn.to/3cSUsTo Pelicase: https://amzn.to/3vIYTZI Aputure MC: https://amzn.to/3s58BTL Aputure 120Dmkii: https://amzn.to/3cPyvoh Falconeyes RX18-TD: https://amzn.to/3r7zsgK Yongnuo 360 RGB Wand Light: https://amzn.to/38XodkI Neewer Bi-Color LED Panel: https://amzn.to/3c1PiVR Atomos Shinobi Monitor: https://amzn.to/3tBRw4k Tilta BMPCC 4K / 6K Cage: https://amzn.to/2PdV3Xv Samsung T5 SSD: https://amzn.to/3r2ZlOP Sandisk SD Card 170mbps: https://amzn.to/38UV6yH Sandisk SD Card 300mbps: https://amzn.to/3qZUXjL Smallrig Monitor Mount: https://amzn.to/38WMVly Smallrig Cold Shoe Mount: https://amzn.to/3tE2pTo Benro Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3vMDuiq 1/4 Black Pro Mist Filter Tiffen 77mm: https://amzn.to/3r4hGuQ Rode Wireless Lapel Microphone: https://amzn.to/3eZji6I Rode Shotgun MIcrophone NTG4+: https://amzn.to/3tKAIs9 Shoutgun Microphone Shock Mount: https://amzn.to/3eTbdR8 Sony Headphone Monitors: https://amzn.to/3vLoOQw Computer Monitor: https://amzn.to/3lxrmge Mouse: https://amzn.to/3r5v69O ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to subscribe for more discussions, tutorials, tips, and tricks. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmresolved/?hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiW5SSb88hl5zACG93WqQQ Get in contact: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download DaVinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/ #qualityoflight #cinematography #lighting