KYle Loftus Studios Behind the Scenes BLOG
Articles, posts, and information surrounding video production and what is going on behind the scenes at Kyle Loftus Studios and beyond.
Every Filmmaker NEED THIS: The Perfect Microphone for Capturing Sound Effects and Audio on the Go!
Shure MV88 Condenser Microphone: https://amzn.to/2WHY94s
Every Filmmaker NEED THIS: The Perfect Microphone for Capturing Sound Effects and Audio on the Go! In this tutorial Director Kyle A. Loftus examines and discusses his most recently bought piece of filmmaking gear, the Shure MV88 Condenser Microphone. In this in-depth video KAL VISUALS discusses why he decided to buy another audio recording device and more importantly why the Shure MV88 Condenser Microphone. In this tutorial Director Kyle A. Loftus talks about how the Shure MV88 has allowed him to eliminate space, batteries, additional expenses, and more stress all through purchasing this incredible portable audio recording device. Every Filmmaker NEED THIS: The Perfect Microphone for Capturing Sound Effects and Audio on the Go is a must watch for all filmmakers and videographers because it is a honest look at a quality product that provides real world proof of the products quality, look, and style by showing a Shure MV88 unboxing and product examination as well as actually recording the entire videos audio utilizing the Shure MV88 Condenser Microphone. Every Filmmaker NEED THIS: The Perfect Microphone for Capturing Sound Effects and Audio on the Go is a must watch, hands down.
Why You Need to Stop Shooting in 4K
Why you shouldn’t be shooting in 4K is an incredible tutorial that provides some honest and insightful information on file sizes compression and meeting the market. Moreover, this is a great tutorial that will truly convince you you do not have to shoot videos in 4K in order to win over clients and an audience. Why you shouldn’t be shooting in 4K is a great tutorial that really brings to light the importance of providing quality and value in your videos over the best color are the best lighting etc. This is a must watch to Torio for any filmmaker, videographer, content creator and the list goes on. Why you shouldn’t be shooting in 4K is the perfect video for anyone starting out in filmmaking, don’t make the mistake early on of shooting everything in 4K when you don’t need to. Kyle Loftus of KAL VISUALS does wonders in this video explaining why you don’t need to shoot in 4K and when you do need to shoot in 4K, don’t miss out on this incredible short tutorial Kyle Loftus of KAL VISUALS does wonders in this video explaining why you don’t need to shoot in 4K and when you do need to shoot in 4K, don’t miss out on this incredible short tutorial.
GEAR USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO:
CANON EOS 5D MARK IV FULL FRAME DIGITAL SLR CAMERA WITH EF 24-105MM F/4L IS II USM LENS KIT: https://amzn.to/2U8Vsvl
APURTURE LS 120D II 180W LED CONTINUOUS V-MOUNT VIDEO LIGHT: https://amzn.to/2EXb9gE
NEEWER 10FT C-STAND 100% METAL: https://amzn.to/2CdgMFJ
TAMRON SP 24-70MM F/2.8 DI VC USD G2 LENS: https://amzn.to/2FhVwiM
Rode NTG2 Multi-Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone: https://amzn.to/2XQ8hKf
Neewer Portable 3 Section Handheld Microphone Boom Pole: https://amzn.to/2XPEGAf
NEEWER 2-PANEL LIGHT KIT BI-COLOR 660 LED: https://amzn.to/2urnq70
AFAITH PROFESSIONAL CAMERA TRIPOD, ULTRA COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM DIGITAL DSLR VIDEO CAMERA TRIPOD MONOPOD & BALL HEAD: https://amzn.to/2upP4Bu
ZOOM H6 SIX-TRACK PORTABLE RECORDER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MICROPHONE SYSTEM WITH DELUXE ACCESSORY BUNDLE: https://amzn.to/2YlXBTw
SANDISK EXTREME PRO 128GB SDXC UHS-I CARD: https://amzn.to/2OjIndr
HOYA 77MM VARIABLE NEUTRAL DENSITY (ND) FILTER: https://amzn.to/2upPc3W
My 6 Favorite Tools for Color Correcting and Color Grading Raw Footage in Premiere Pro
My 6 Favorite Tools for Color Correcting and Color Grading Raw Footage in Premiere Pro is an in-depth and detailed look into Director and Editor Kyle Loftus’s favorite tools to use within Adobe Premiere Pro to get that perfect cinematic film look he’s going for with all his projects. This is a great film for any level of filmmakers and a vital must watch for anyone who does their own editing, color correcting, and color grading. In this tutorial Kyle Loftus aka KAL VISUALS examines his six favorite color correcting or grading tools in premiere pro: Lumetri Color, Curves, HSL Secondary, Lumetri Scopes, Three-Way Color Correction, and finally Creative for LUT’s (Look Up Tables). My 6 Favorite Tools for Color Correcting and Color Grading Raw Footage in Premiere Pro is nothing short of a golden handout, the fact that this much information is packed into 20 minutes and provided free of charge is pretty freaking awesome..don’t ya think?! Don’t miss out on this must watch tutorial on filmmaking, color correcting and color grading in premiere pro entitled, My 6 Favorite Tools for Color Correcting and Color Grading Raw Footage in Premiere Pro.
4 Must Have Apps for Freelancers
In this tutorial, 4 Must-Have Apps for Freelancers Kyle Loftus of KAL VISUALS Opens up about his favorite for apps to use as a business owner, entrepreneur, and freelancer. Kyle Loftus of KAL VISUALS discusses some incredible apps and how they’ve made running his business easier, more efficient, more effective, and more profitable. Four must-have apps for freelancers is a very insightful and honest tutorial that can really improve one’s organization and business structure which in turn will drastically improve one’s business. It’s not always about working harder but about working smarter. Check out this amazing short video on for must-have apps for freelancers by Kyle Loftus of KAL VISUALS it’s not always about working harder but about working smarter. Check out this amazing short video on for must-have apps for freelancers by Kyle Loftus of KAL VISUALS.
GEAR USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO:
CANON EOS 5D MARK IV FULL FRAME DIGITAL SLR CAMERA WITH EF 24-105MM F/4L IS II USM LENS KIT: https://amzn.to/2U8Vsvl
APURTURE LS 120D II 180W LED CONTINUOUS V-MOUNT VIDEO LIGHT: https://amzn.to/2EXb9gE
NEEWER 10FT C-STAND 100% METAL: https://amzn.to/2CdgMFJ
TAMRON SP 24-70MM F/2.8 DI VC USD G2 LENS: https://amzn.to/2FhVwiM
Rode NTG2 Multi-Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone: https://amzn.to/2XQ8hKf
Neewer Portable 3 Section Handheld Microphone Boom Pole: https://amzn.to/2XPEGAf
NEEWER 2-PANEL LIGHT KIT BI-COLOR 660 LED: https://amzn.to/2urnq70
AFAITH PROFESSIONAL CAMERA TRIPOD, ULTRA COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM DIGITAL DSLR VIDEO CAMERA TRIPOD MONOPOD & BALL HEAD: https://amzn.to/2upP4Bu
ZOOM H6 SIX-TRACK PORTABLE RECORDER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MICROPHONE SYSTEM WITH DELUXE ACCESSORY BUNDLE: https://amzn.to/2YlXBTw
SANDISK EXTREME PRO 128GB SDXC UHS-I CARD: https://amzn.to/2OjIndr
HOYA 77MM VARIABLE NEUTRAL DENSITY (ND) FILTER: https://amzn.to/2upPc3W
Cinematic Lighting Techniques: My 3 Favorite Cinematic Lighting Setups for Dramatic Film Interview Looks
Cinematic Lighting Techniques: My 3 Favorite Cinematic Lighting Setups for Dramatic Film Interview Looks is a long-form in-depth tutorial conducted by Director Kyle A. Loftus aka KAL VISUALS at his home-based office showing a live walk-through and cinematic breakdown of his favorite 3 lighting setups for making moody and dramatic interviews. If you are a content creator, filmmaker, videographer, music video, director, gaffer, anything media related you are going to want to watch this incredible tutorial. This may be the best tutorial released by KAL VISUALS yet. My 3 Favorite Cinematic Lighting Setups for Dramatic Film Looks: Interviews literally invites you into a 30 minute and then some course and examination on filmmaking and cinematic lighting techniques. Learn how to light your scenes and films and talking head interviews with this incredible detailed and in-depth look at cinematic lighting. This video literally shows you Director Kyle A. Loftus’s process of lighting a scene from start to finish. There is no call to action or purchase order required, this video is entirely free and the idea of that is insane…this tutorial literally teaches how to master lighting and how-to setup three incredible captivating lighting setups for dramatic and cinematic interviews as well as general film looks. Cinematic Lighting Techniques: My 3 Favorite Cinematic Lighting Setups for Dramatic Film Interview is a refreshing look at filmmaking, lighting and how to create a moody look for your next film project. Moreover, it’s super refreshing to see a filmmaker share their knowledge with zero gimmicks, it’s a great reminder of the power of community and the importance to always pay it forward. Don’t miss out on, Cinematic Lighting Techniques: My 3 Favorite Cinematic Lighting Setups for Dramatic Film Interview.
Why You Shouldn't Always Use A Gimbal
Why you shouldn’t always use a gimbal is probably the most important tutorial and how-to video to come out in the year 2019 by KAL VISUALS. In this video, KAL VISUALS discusses the overuse of the gimbal in today’s video market. Today pretty much every filmmaker and cinematographer uses a gimbal for their projects and unfortunately, it seems most people use it almost all the time for nearly every shot when in reality you should only be using a gimbal for select instances. In this tutorial on why you shouldn’t always use a gimbal by KAL VISUALS, one can gain a lot of insight as to why you should shoot handheld or use some other form of stabilization aside from a gimbal when working on your video projects. Moreover, KAL VISUALS uses real-world examples and shows you real footage from his past music videos to showcase specific examples of where a gimbal should be used and shouldn’t be used and why. Not only this, KAL VISUALS even discusses the ideology behind the shot selection and how camera movement cohesively works with that in order to better tell a story or narrative and so much more. Be sure to check out this incredible tutorial on why you shouldn’t always use a gimbal by KAL VISUALS.
Cinematic Lighting Techniques: The Four Most Common Types of Filmmaking Lights
Cinematic Lighting Techniques: The Four Most Common Types of Filmmaking Lights is an in-depth look at the four most commonly used light sources in the filmmaking industry and why. Moreover, this tutorial takes a detailed look at the positives and negatives of using the various different lighting resources from their portability and versatility to their brightness and overall power outage. Cinematic Lighting Techniques: The Four Most Common Types of Filmmaking Lights is perfect for anyone looking to get into lighting and get a better understanding of the art as it relates to be a dp or director of photography and cinematographer. KAL VISUALS does a great job of truly explaining the purpose of each light source when they are most often used, and why. Learn all about LED Tungsten, Fluorescent, and HMI lights here with this incredible tutorial, Cinematic Lighting Techniques: The Four Most Common Types of Filmmaking Lights.
How to Clean Up Bad Audio Fast
How to clean bad audio fast is a short tutorial by KAL VISUALS where he explains one of the quick secrets he uses to quickly finalize and clean up audio in Adobe Premiere Pro CC. If you do a lot of interviews or corporate work you have to watch this. Additionally if you’re a content creator looking to get better and cleaner audio this would be a great tutorial for you to watch. How to clean up that audio fast is a great tutorial by KAL VISUALS that showcases a really quick and easy tool and hack you can use to fix up your audio in Adobe Premier Pro CC. Don’t miss out on this short and sweet tutorial that will save your life down the road. Be sure to check out how to clean up bad audio fast by KAL VISUALS.
What’s in my Camera Bag 2019 Backpacking Europe Edition
What’s in my camera bag 2019 (Backpacking Europe edition) is a must watch video for any backpackers out there or anyone taking a trip (backpacking) this year. In this video KAL VISUALS shares what is in his camera bag and why. Moreover KAL VISUALS discusses the importance of selective packing, planning ahead and being mindful of your shooting style and needs. What’s in my camera bag 2019 (Backpacking Europe edition) is a great vidoe to watch if you’re looking to find the best travel filmmaking gear or looking the best camera, lens, and essentials you should be packing in your camera bag in 2019. What’s in my camera bag 2019 (Backpacking Europe edition) is a must watch prior to your travels.
Cinematic Lighting Techniques: Understanding Color Temperature, Tint, and CRI
Cinematic Lighting Techniques: Understanding Color Temperature, Tint, and CRI is a short and in-depth look at the 3 biggest elements that makeup color. Understanding temperature, tint and CRI is key to being good a color grading, correcting, and more importantly lighting. Cinematic Lighting Techniques: Understanding Color Temperature, Tint, and CRI is a tutorial by Kyle Loftus of KAL VISUALS that looks in detail at what exactly is temperature and tint and why they matter. Moreover, this tutorial looks at how tint and temperature are different and why the distinction matters. Additionally, Cinematic Lighting Techniques: Understanding Color Temperature, Tint, and CRI covers everything one needs to know about the color rendering index. Don’t miss out on this insight tutorial video by KLA VISUALS, Cinematic Lighting Techniques: Understanding Color Temperature, Tint, and CRI.