In this video, I'll show you the best way to light a green screen and achieve a cinematic look. This is the ultimate guide for filmmakers who want to add another layer of creativity to their videos. I'll cover everything from choosing the right light to positioning your camera and talent. So whether you're just starting out or you've been filming for a while, this video will help take your videos up a notch!

Thanks to Filmsupply for sponsoring today's video. Be sure to check out their amazing collection and license cinematic footage from Filmsupply: https://flmsp.ly/grsmd

// GEAR IN THIS EPISODE //
The music I use https://bit.ly/musicbedfm
Gemini 1x1 Hard LED https://bhpho.to/3gnQh4a
Astra 6X BiColor LED https://bhpho.to/3ghwQgt
Double Rainbow 4' Tube LED https://bhpho.to/3TtImUp
RED Komodo https://bhpho.to/3f4RgHe
WC Komodo Accessory Kit https://bhpho.to/2OUwgYM
SmallHD Monitor https://bhpho.to/3n6xzCO
Teradek Wireless https://bhpho.to/3n8DyXK
WC Mattebox https://bhpho.to/3zVUnZr
Anton Bauer VMount https://bhpho.to/3jT6Uav

// GEAR I USE TO MAKE YT VIDEOS //
Panasonic GH5S https://bhpho.to/2NGupTI
Panasonic G85 https://bhpho.to/3dJJsal
Canon EF 1624mm f/2.8 L II https://bhpho.to/2UfCXU0
Canon EF 2470mm f/2.8L II https://bhpho.to/37scgB3
Metabones Speed Booster XL https://bhpho.to/2GqiWU8
PolarPro 82mm Vari ND Filter https://bhpho.to/38qltdd

//TABLE OF CONTENTS //
0:00 Intro
1:23 Lighting Your Background
3:12 How To Avoid Spill
4:51 Close Down Your Aperture
6:43 Setup 1 – Fire Scene
9:38 Filmsupply Ad
10:38 Setup 1 – Fire Scene
11:19 Setup 2 – Water Scene
13:24 Setup 3 – Double Exposure
16:07 Setup 4 – Hero Portraits
18:48 TL;DR

// THINGS TO KNOW //
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*All opinions made in this video are my own. Some of the links listed above are affiliate link. It costs nothing extra to use and helps me create new videos.

My name is Garrett. I am a fulltime commercial producer, parttime film professor, and avid whiskey enthusiast living in Metro Detroit. I began on YouTube to help bridge the technical and financial gap filmmakers face by giving away the same content I talk about in my classrooms. Learn tricks of the trade, discover new gear, stay up with filmmaking trends, dive into how I pull off cinematic looks, and so much more.