1 Light Trick – How to Light a Music Video at Night

Watch all my video & photo tutorials here: goo.gl Here is the finished music video: youtu.be Learn how to get a nice and simple shots outside at night using only 1 light. This is a technique I’ve used on many music videos that I call the “Hollywood Starlet” look because it’s a similar one light technique used in old Hollywood films from the 40’s and 50’s This technique can be used for videos, films, and photos. It’s simple and quick but produces good results. ______ Follow me on: Twitter twitter.com Facebook www.facebook.com Google+ t.co __________________________________________ film school tips and tricks tutorials all on my channel

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24 responses to “1 Light Trick – How to Light a Music Video at Night”

  1. MATT SWADE Avatar
    MATT SWADE

    yo awesome tutorials!!!
    

  2. AOTP4LIFE1 Avatar
    AOTP4LIFE1

    how did u get the arial view in the real video

  3. jamiceyjace1 Avatar
    jamiceyjace1

    nice
    

  4. kthx1138 Avatar
    kthx1138

    Cinema verite. Gritty urban reality. Minimalist. One light is all you need to create that look and feel.  Perfect for a rap video!

  5. djkaneck1 Avatar
    djkaneck1

    That’s the John Alton lighting technique. The man wrote the book “Painting With Light”. Glad it worked for you.

  6. Kubson Żaba Avatar
    Kubson Żaba

    this video it’s just a great job, keep up the good work, the musician wasnt the best, but your work is great

  7. LKproductions2012 Avatar
    LKproductions2012

    AMAZING to see what can be made from just a good understanding of what you want. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Keep up the good work 🙂 LK

  8. Earl Hustle Avatar
    Earl Hustle

    @TomAntosFilms how did you balance that U-flycam

  9. DamnPictures Avatar
    DamnPictures

    Thanks :)

  10. ArtistWoOoOo Avatar
    ArtistWoOoOo

    good!!!! Did he pay you or is it a friend??I mean using sth that doesn’t look this much prof. like the light u used,would have problems with real clients?????

  11. Ghetto Green Avatar
    Ghetto Green

    I’ve just started out and wounderd if you no why my videos I capture keep freezing up when I try play them with avs editor

  12. ConstructiveComedy Avatar
    ConstructiveComedy

    Impressed when you see him shooting and holding the light.

  13. OfficialDCrysis Avatar
    OfficialDCrysis

    Does anyone know what the LED lamp thing is called?

  14. thacornerbacker Avatar
    thacornerbacker

    Great info! Thanks for sharing

  15. Erik Fatono Avatar
    Erik Fatono

    Hey Man ! Fan of your video. I’m having a hard time exporting for youtube for months and months. Would u mind to give us tips for exporting settings?Appreciate it. Thx and keep up the good work!! Cheers 😀

  16. spinlizard1 Avatar
    spinlizard1

    Virus checker says virus

  17. Positive Reaction Avatar
    Positive Reaction

    give thanks for the info ,team positive reacon /bobocity from kingston Jamaica

  18. enrique mora Avatar
    enrique mora

    can u show use how to get noise free when recording in dark, like in this music video. thanks for the tips keep up the good work. im actually a backer for your documentary film school.

  19. tinktwiceman Avatar
    tinktwiceman

    Thank you for this awesome video! Could you Please tell me the name of the brand of the small LED light you were using? That would be perfect! Thanks man

  20. deityfilms Avatar
    deityfilms

    Hey Tom, great tutorial on lighting! Im curious, when you shoot on the Steadicam, what aperture are you using to keep the guy in focus as you move back and fourth?

  21. Jay Lenz Avatar
    Jay Lenz

    Nice

  22. Giovanni Derteano Avatar
    Giovanni Derteano

    Hi Tom, I am Giovanni from Perú.
    I want to ask you a question about this example: Do you use neutral in your settings or natural?

  23. antcook91 Avatar
    antcook91

    what is that hand held thing you used to hold the camera called?

  24. Anthony Hernandez Avatar
    Anthony Hernandez

    I gotta deff learn color correction