ND filter hack for shooting Brown Skin with indoor lighting

Welcome to my second channel. In this video, I’m testing the Nisi Variable ND filter and sharing my personal ND filter hack for shooting brown skin wutg indoor lighting. I’ll show you how it performs in a controlled setup, and why variable ND filters are essential in my workflow — especially for reducing harsh reflections and achieving more even, natural-looking skin tones indoors.

It took me some time to realize just how much of a difference a good ND filter can make, especially when lighting Brown skin. It helps smooth out highlights and brings out more even, flattering tones under artificial lighting.

In this test, I compare the Nisi VND at 1 stop and 3 stops to see how each level impacts the overall look. Watch closely and let me know in the comments which version you think looks best!

I test how the Nisi Variable ND filter affects exposure, lighting balance, and color when shooting in a controlled indoor setup. Whether you're filming with natural light, LEDs, or soft boxes, VND filters like this can make a big difference in your final image.

GEAR

MUSIC
Paper Planes
Song: River Running
Artlist": https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/fragments-of-sunlight/107793

CAMERAS:
Blackmagic 6K Pro
Panasonic S5IIX

LENSES:
Helios 44-2 58nn f2
Panasonic 12-60 Kit lens
Panasonic 50mm 1.8
canon 24-105 f\4 is usm
Sigma 18-35mm
Sigma 16mm
Pentax 28mms
Pentax 50mm
Canon FD 70-210mm

FILTERS
Nisi Swift Kit
K&M Variable ND filter

Adapters
K&M FD Adapter

MONITOR
Blackmagic Video Assist
RECORDER:
MixPre 3
Tascam DR-10

MIC \ AUDIO
Oktava MK-012
Diety W. Lave Pro
LIGHTING
Godox VL-150
FalconEyes RX-18TD
AMARAN/APUTURE T2C

STABILIZATION
Weebill S
In this video, I run a simple **lighting setup** test using a **video light** as my key and another **led** as fill. I showcase my **cinematic lighting** and explain the effects of my **studio lighting** in a home environment.

Видео ND filter hack for shooting Brown Skin with indoor lighting канала CYNEMATHIS