Neon — Dark Video ((exclusive))

: Stick to complementary or triadic schemes. Popular choices include: Cyberpunk : Cyan and Magenta. Toxic : Acid Green and Deep Purple. Night Drive : Amber and Royal Blue.

You do not need a $10,000 cinema camera to shoot effective neon dark content. However, you need the right type of gear. neon dark video

: Use a higher ISO to increase light sensitivity, but be mindful of grain. Use a wide aperture (low f-stop) to let in more light and create a shallow depth of field. : Stick to complementary or triadic schemes

If you want to study the masters, look up these references (search YouTube for the scenes): Night Drive : Amber and Royal Blue

You can shoot the perfect footage, but it becomes a in the edit. Here is the standard workflow for DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro (Lumetri):

Let’s turn on the lights (then immediately turn them off) and look at what makes this style tick.