Shotlisting Just Got A LOT Better! Set a Light 3D Review
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the creator extends his exploration of the Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12K and introduces a new favorite software, Set A Light 3D by Elixir Software. This innovative tool allows users to design 3D sets and lighting arrangements, offering realistic previews to streamline the setup process. The creator demonstrates the software's capabilities by recreating a dramatic lighting setup in real life, showcasing its potential to save time and effort on set. Despite minor adjustments needed due to differences in lighting equipment, the software proves to be a valuable asset for filmmakers and photographers alike.
Takeaways
- đč The video creator received an extension to use the Ursa Mini Pro 12K camera for another week and will be posting a final update video next Friday.
- đĄ They discovered a new software called Set A Light 3D through an Instagram ad, which is developed by Elixir Software.
- đš Set A Light 3D allows users to create a 3D set or environment and simulate different lighting setups, including lights, reflectors, modifiers, cameras, and actors.
- đ”ïžââïž The software provides a realistic preview of lighting setups, which is beneficial for planning shoots and avoiding time-consuming on-set adjustments.
- đ The creator highlights the convenience of testing lighting setups on the computer before physically setting them up, which saves time and effort.
- đ„ïž The video demonstrates how to use the software by creating a unique setup with different color temperatures and a dramatic look.
- đ The software interface includes a work area for designing the 3D room and a preview pane to see the camera's perspective, with adjustable camera controls.
- đ There is a mention of a scaling issue with the software on ultra-high-resolution monitors, but it does not affect the functionality.
- đš The creator plans to test the accuracy of the software by recreating a lighting setup in real life based on what was designed in the software.
- đ§ After setting up the lights in real life, the creator notes that while the software is useful, adjustments are needed due to differences in light models and power outputs.
- đ The video concludes with the creator achieving a lighting setup close to the one designed in the software, demonstrating the software's practical application.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the software 'Set a Light 3D' mentioned in the video?
-The purpose of 'Set a Light 3D' is to allow users to create a 3D set or environment for filming and to set up different lights, reflectors, modifiers, cameras, and actors to preview how the lighting setup will look realistically.
Why is the 'Set a Light 3D' software beneficial for filmmakers?
-The software is beneficial because it enables filmmakers to experiment with lighting setups virtually, saving time and effort that would otherwise be spent physically adjusting lights on set, especially under tight deadlines or when working with clients.
How does the video creator plan to demonstrate the accuracy of 'Set a Light 3D'?
-The creator plans to demonstrate the software's accuracy by setting up a unique lighting scenario in the software, saving the layout, and then attempting to recreate the exact lighting setup in real life to compare the results.
What is the issue the video creator faces when trying to match the lighting setup from 'Set a Light 3D' in real life?
-The issue faced is that the creator does not have the exact make and models of lights as represented in the software, which requires them to adjust the intensity and positioning of the lights to approximate the virtual setup.
What is the video creator's opinion on the usefulness of 'Set a Light 3D' after testing it?
-The creator finds 'Set a Light 3D' useful as it helps them understand the style and look of the lighting setup, even though some tweaking is necessary due to differences in the actual lighting equipment used.
What is the video creator's strategy for dealing with the lack of exact lighting equipment in 'Set a Light 3D'?
-The creator's strategy is to use lights that are relatively close to those in the software and then adjust the intensity and positioning to get as close as possible to the desired setup.
What is the video creator's experience with setting up lights when filming with a client?
-The creator mentions that when filming with a client, there is usually a strict deadline and schedule, which puts time pressure on setting up lights efficiently without causing delays.
How does the video creator describe the process of setting up lights in their own studio?
-In their own studio, the creator has more flexibility and time to experiment with different lights, softboxes, grids, and setups to see what works best for their YouTube videos.
What are some of the features of 'Set a Light 3D' that the video creator highlights?
-The creator highlights features such as the ability to design a 3D room, preview camera angles, change camera settings like shutter speed, and customize characters and lighting equipment within the software.
What is the video creator's final verdict on the effectiveness of 'Set a Light 3D' in replicating real-life lighting setups?
-The creator concludes that 'Set a Light 3D' is effective in getting about ninety percent of the way to the desired lighting setup, with some manual adjustments needed due to differences in actual lighting equipment.
Outlines
đ„ Introduction to the Ursa Mini Pro 12K and Set a Light 3D Software
The video starts with the host welcoming viewers to a new update on the Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12K camera, which they have been allowed to keep for an additional week. They invite viewers to comment with any remaining questions and to subscribe for notifications about the upcoming video release. The main focus of the video is to introduce and discuss a new software discovery called 'Set a Light 3D' by Elixir Software. This software allows users to create and preview 3D environments and lighting setups for filming, which can be particularly useful for planning shoots under time constraints or when working with clients. The host shares their personal struggle with setting up lights efficiently and how this software can help streamline the process by allowing for virtual testing and adjustments before actual filming.
đĄ Exploring Set a Light 3D Software Features and Setup
The host dives deeper into the features of Set a Light 3D, demonstrating how it can be used to design a 3D room, preview camera angles, and adjust lighting with various modifiers. They mention a minor scaling issue with the software's interface on high-resolution monitors but find it manageable. The video proceeds with a practical demonstration where the host sets up a unique lighting scenario within the software, including a mix of different color temperatures and colors for a dramatic effect. They plan to recreate this virtual setup in real life to test the software's accuracy and utility. The host also discusses the types of lights and modifiers available in the software, such as sky panels, re lights, and various brands like Kino Flo, Aperture, and Titan Tube lights, noting that while they don't have every exact piece of equipment, they can approximate with what they have.
đ Real-life Testing of Set a Light 3D Software
The host moves on to the practical application of the Set a Light 3D software by setting up a real-life version of the virtual lighting scenario they created. They detail the process of adjusting the lights to match the software's layout, including the use of a Blackmagic Pocket 6K camera and an Irix millimeter cine lens. They address the challenges of replicating the software's setup with different equipment and the need to tweak light intensities and angles to achieve a close match. After some adjustments, they conclude that while the software doesn't perfectly replicate the real-life setup due to differences in lighting equipment, it provides a valuable tool for planning and getting approximately 90% of the way to the desired look. The host wraps up by asking for viewer's opinions on the software's effectiveness and reminds them to watch for the upcoming Blackmagic 12K video.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄUrsa Mini Pro 12K
đĄSet a Light 3D
đĄLighting Setup
đĄModifiers
đĄCamera Controls
đĄDiffusion Panel
đĄColor Temperature
đĄIntensity Levels
đĄBlackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
đĄIrix Millimeter Cine Lens
Highlights
Blackmagic extended the loan of the Ursa Mini Pro 12K for an additional week.
The video will be posted next Friday with a request for remaining questions in the comments.
Introduction of a new favorite software, Set A Light 3D, discovered through an Instagram ad.
Set A Light 3D is created by Elixir Software and allows for 3D set creation and lighting simulation.
The software provides a realistic preview of lighting setups for filming.
The creator discusses the challenges of setting up lights in a time-sensitive environment.
Set A Light 3D can save time and effort by simulating light setups digitally before physical setup.
A demonstration of the software's accuracy by recreating a digital setup in real life.
The software interface includes a work area for 3D room design and a camera preview pane.
Issues with button scaling on ultra-high-resolution monitors are mentioned.
Customization options for characters and posing within the software are highlighted.
The software includes a variety of lighting options and modifiers for realistic setups.
The creator discusses the limitations of not having exact lighting equipment in the software.
A step-by-step guide on setting up a lighting scenario in the software is provided.
Exporting the lighting layout from the software for real-life setup is demonstrated.
The real-life setup process is shown, including adjustments to match the software simulation.
Final thoughts on the software's usefulness and the need for fine-tuning with actual equipment.
A call to action for viewers to share their thoughts on the software and a reminder for the upcoming Blackmagic 12K video.
Transcripts
hey what's going on everybody welcome
back to another video and
just wanted to give you guys an update
blackmagic actually let me have
the ursa mini pro 12k for another week
and so if you have
any remaining questions for this i'm
starting to wrap up
this video to be posted next friday
don't forget to comment down below and
make sure you're subscribed so you get
notified
when this comes out but today i want to
talk about my new
favorite piece of software that i
stumbled upon through
a instagram ad and the spaces software
is called
set a light 3d it's made by a company
called
elixir software now what this software
does is basically
allows you to create a basic 3d set
or 3d environment where you may be
shooting
and it allows you to set up different
lights and reflectors and modifiers and
cameras and actors
and basically give you a realistic
preview
of what that lighting setup is going to
look like
now to me this is huge because one of
the things that i've battled with
over the years is knowing exactly
what lights to set up in which way you
see when i'm filming in my own studio
for my own youtube videos
i'm not really under any too much time
pressure i can pretty much play around
with the lights see what works what
doesn't work what i like what i don't
like but if i'm going to
film with like a client for example and
we have a very strict
deadline and schedule for what that
shoot day looks like and
even if it is a little bit more loose
you still have people waiting around
while you're
trying to figure out where to set up
lights the other logistical issue
with playing around with lights is when
you're by yourself it can just take a
lot of effort
to try something new i mean this new set
that i created here
took quite a few hours of playing around
with different lights
different softbox sizes grid no grid
and so that's where a software like this
comes into play
because you can basically do all of that
testing and playing around
on your computer without having to
physically move any light stands around
and instantly see what sort of final
result you're going to
get so what i want to show you guys real
quick today is how accurate
this software actually is so what i want
to do first is go on the
computer go on the piece of software and
create kind of a basic set that is a
little bit more unique and i want to use
maybe a mix of different color
temperatures or different colors in
general
do something a little bit more dramatic
set everything up and then i'll be able
to actually
save the lighting layout that you can
print out or save to your phone
and then in real life i'm going to
copy the exact settings will be a fun
little test
so let's get to it hey we're on my
computer and lighting's terrible
only said one light so that's going to
look all dramatic
but that's fine we're not here for my
face and it goes to the wrong screen
boom here we go we have uh satellite
all set up here and again i'm not going
to go through the
entire interface but basically the
gist of it is over here is kind of your
work area where you can
completely design the 3d room
and then on the right side here you have
basically a preview pane
of what the camera is seeing and so if i
move this around
can change the angles i can go
tripod up tripod down
and you have all these camera controls
and by the way
if all the buttons look super small to
you it's because we're on my 5k
monitor if you have like a 1080p
or 4k monitor the buttons look a lot
bigger
so the software seems to have a little
bit of a scaling issue
on ultra high res uh monitors
but it's personally fine by me i don't
really care
but yeah you can change between full
frame uh different crop factors
aspect ratios your shutter speed pretty
much the
entire thing right so let's go ahead
and get set up i'm actually going to
delete these lights so let's zoom out
here so what we're going to do is i
actually have
a orange backdrop so what i did is kept
the default backdrop and they have a
bunch of like
actual uh colors here
all right so they have savage which i
believe mine is savage
i got the orange one cool and
that's actually not going to be the main
focus i'm going to move this back here
move our dude and what's cool is you can
totally uh customize everything about
this person
and then if we go into posing mode you
can like
do everything i mean these are like
fully rigged bodies
so you can do some pretty crazy
things with it so across the bottom we
can see all of our different
lights and modifiers again a lot of this
is going to be for still photography
but if you go to permanent lighting
again we can see
our sky panels we can see our different
re lights
uh got some other panels over here looks
like kino flows
and then looks like we have a aperture
300d
yep 300d mark ii we got titan tube
lights
got ring lights all the goods all the
basic necessities and so i don't have
titan tubes but the pavo tubes
should uh give off a pretty similar vibe
so
first things first let's go ahead
and get a 300d because i use
nan light lights but they're cobs
so it should do the trick now can i
add a modifier to this
all right so you can't add like a
softbox onto the light
so what i did in the past is i would
just grab one of these like photography
domes one that would have like the
relative size
of my permanent light and it wouldn't be
exact
but kind of the trick for this one i'm
going to try something different
i'm going to try
all right so i want this kind of to the
side of me
i'm going to put it further back because
under
the helper so i have diffusion panel
first let me get my
framing here i want to be at a
i'm gonna say a 45 and then you can of
course change the
intensity of the light oh nice yep you
can change
the reduction so this is actually three
stops it's actually a quarter of a stop
what
am i at 180 degree oh there's my my f8
so i'm gonna go like f4 there we go
that's starting to
look more normal i really like the
performance of this two you can see when
i start to drag around lights the
preview pane in the right
kind of goes real bad quality for a
second and then when
i let go of everything it kind of goes
back to its
uh 1080p preview i'm actually going to
add a negative fill right here because i
don't want that
spill you can see that when i remove it
spilling onto the background
and i want to light that separately all
right so now we got
basic uh setup going on right there
so i'm not really liking the strength
that this
is putting out here let me yeah
just can't delete that all right so
let's say we just throw another
spotlight on it
and we're going to turn down the
intensity i'm going to say like
and we'll yeah we'll keep the lights
stand in frame i kind of dig it
and then on this side of the face i want
kind of a mixed
color temperature so let's see is there
any like
rgb i'm going to take a sky panel
because this is similar to
a rgb light that i have i'm gonna bring
that
intensity down a bunch and we're gonna
go
off a blue light maybe and then what if
we take
a light tube on this side just out of
frame
if i did red alrighty people we kind of
have
the setup this time what i'm gonna go
for i guess
and so if i go to the export section
here we can see that want to
export is this make like a pdf or
something and yeah
just like we saw it's not super
high res or anything maybe i can adjust
those uh
settings but all right so now time to
see if we do this exact setup in real
life
how close will look to this
alrighty first step we have the black
magic pocket
6k uh setup given the good old 12k
rest we have the irix
millimeter cine lens on top i need time
to
lower this guy
by the way i already know someone's
gonna comment about all the crap on my
shirt just knows that uh it's called
having kids
and i don't really care i'm not changing
it for the video so
deal with it but let's see we're trying
to match
[Music]
this guy right here so we can see part
of the wall
so it's not the entire backdrop so it's
kind of at
an angle so let's move
this to where
oh pretty close
[Music]
so we can see on this graph here that
our main
uh settings here oh man i totally
butchered that
working mistake iso 100
i wasn't thinking it's late well here
goes nothing
we are now at iso 100
and t4 right on the mountain
[Music]
all righty so we have all the basic
lights set up
now the most important thing is to kill
all the other sources kill the over top
lights
have our orange background check a light
shooting onto the background
check i have a tube light with a red
hue boom we have a what would be
sky panel check and we have our source
which technically i know i set this up
to do this going through diffusion and
then
having a bounce but softbox will do
so the very last thing that i did from
the computer is i went around to all the
lights
and put them on the exact
intensity levels that it showed on the
computer
if i were to sit down in front of that
camera
and show the angle hopefully the focus
is pretty decent
uh this isn't looking exactly right
the reason this isn't looking exactly
like it is
in the satellite software is because
as i mentioned before i'm only using
lights that are relatively close to the
ones
in the software and this is where the
lack
of video current equipment list
on there is kind of a con because while
this does
get me very close and that makes me feel
like the software is still
useful you do have to compensate for
the different specifics of the lights
for example
my key light is a 500 watt
not a 300 d a 300 watt
from aperture it's also going through a
soft box and which is a different level
of diffusion
tube light this light this light
they're all different power output
settings and so
i'm gonna have to dial it in more and
kind of just play around with the
intensities of all the lights
in order to get it as close as i can to
the uh one in the software so let me
dial it in and see if i can get it a
little
bit closer with some playing around so
i'd say that i have it locked in
to be as close as i can probably get it
with just around
five extra minutes of playing around
with the intensities
i also changed up the angles a little
bit this i moved
more towards the edge so that way you
can actually
it's catching more of the uh orange
background
the blue light was a little too much in
front of me so now it's more directly
on the side also lower the intensity i
moved
the uh red light here a little bit
further away so it was
a little less intense and honestly it's
almost a little disappeared so i
probably could bring it back or raise
the intensity slightly
and then my big key light is essentially
on like
two percent intensity even that's still
looking
a little bit strong but yeah this is
kind of setup
i definitely think that the satellite
software helped
it allowed me to understand what the
style was going to look like
but because i didn't use the exact make
and models
of the lights in there you do have to
play around with the intensities a bit
but it gets you about ninety percent of
the way there
pretty cool so there you guys have it uh
what do you think about this piece of
software do you think it was pretty
close
do you think it was pretty far off and i
still had to tweak things
like i said before all this stuff will
be linked down in the description below
if you want to check it out don't forget
to come back next week for my big black
magic
12k video thanks so much for watching
i'll see you in the next video
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