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How to shoot film in low light.

linusandhiscamera

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finally got around to shooting this video! here's how i shoot low light portraits on film. i show the rules i follow when metering and rating my film, when it's time to push film for a low light shoot, and walk you through a creative concept in the studio. hope you enjoy!
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shot by JacobShootz, edited by me.
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model:
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my studio gear:
epson projector
LED Savage Color Light: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Aputure 120d II LED Light: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Gels: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...

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songs used:
Costa Rica (from ROTD III) - instrumental
Sacrifices (from ROTD III) - intrumental

20 Comments

@linusandhiscamera Creator 6 years ago Pinned

as always, here's my pinned comment with revisions or extra notes:

- i've gotten quite a few DMs about the shapes being projected. I just connect the HDMI input into my computer, then open photoshop and create any sorts of shapes and colors i'd like to!

- yes, all of my studio shoots are done with one roll of film. i love the challenge of being limited to 10 shots, but for clients i shoot more than one roll lol

@eladbari 6 years ago

As this is a lighting tutorial - consider not using that flash transition effect to the developed photos.
people may think you also used a flash here...which you didn't

@ImNathanBennett 6 years ago

The film knowledge in those curls of yours just blows my mind. 🤯 keep killin’ it my dude. 🔥🙌🏼

@aandm7772 6 years ago

EVERY SHOT MY EYES ARE LIKE WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW. Finally something good on youtube.

@analogecstasy4654 5 years ago

A good rule of thumb for setting shutter speeds that won’t blur while hand-held is to use one over the focal length. For instance, if you’re shooting with a 50mm lens, don’t go less than 1/50th of a second. If you’re shooting a 28mm lens, don’t exceed 1/30th a second, etc. The reason being, the longer the focal length the easier it is to blur.

@jacksonpohlmadrid2146 6 years ago

People will start shooting like this, but will never master it. Linus is the KING of his Masterpieces

@imposterchild7 3 years ago

also the concept of pushing film is really blowing my mind, I definitely have to try this out

@jttdwrk 6 years ago

You totally inspired the crap out me to shoot film with studio lights!!! The shots are amazing 🔥🔥🔥. Great content!

@davidlr97 6 years ago

using a projector as a studio light is the most big brain thing I've ever seen... Wish I'd thought of it

@rrendre4138 5 years ago

Just 3 minutes in and I’m already seeing some GOLDEN tickets . Hope this channel is flooded with this

@OffbeatLook 6 years ago

That last one was sick! Love to see what u be whippin up kn the stu

@KylerRoss 6 years ago

I’m so glad you decided to share it, even though it’s your secret sauce. It was awesome to watch your process — I think the last photo on the roll ended up being the best. Oh also one note: maybe try a lav mic? Audio in the studio shots was a bit tough to hear, but also wasn’t a big deal when the visuals were so gorgeous. Can’t wait to see more content like this!

@yarrflee 1 year ago

These are all super good but that last shot is a killer, love it

@isaiahstomp5684 6 years ago

Bro this is exactly why you’re one of my favorite photographers! This is FIRE...

@hedineijenhuis 6 years ago

This video is honestly so sick. As a photography student (at a really good photography university tbf) I sometimes just miss things like this and the explaining about the film iso was really useful as I have really been wanting to do a shoot like this on film but haven't found the inspiration, so thank you! You are a really 'natural' YouTuber in a way, it's like you have been doing this for years and it is just so relaxing to watch you shoot. Never stop posting man!

@jaecuervoson 1 year ago

You’re a rock star!! 🔥🔥🔥 I just picked up a film camera and I’m learning but I came across your page and I can’t wait to learn so in a few months I can come back to this and add my own sauce to these! Thank you man!! Inspiration 🔥

@Larpy1933 2 years ago

I admire your confidence to work a fair bit “out there”. You can never go wrong (photographically) expressing your personal vision. Thanks for showing us. The production quality is superb. You seem to be ok with working hard. That’s a key to success.