Light Types

In this DVD on video lighting, the experts at Videomaker teach lighting techniques so you can set up the best lighting environment for a video camera. Lessons on studio lighting & outdoor lighting will show you how to light videos like a professional videographer.

Since the introduction of the tungsten-halogen bulb in the early 60s, lighting technology has changed little except in the fixture styles that use the quartz lamp.

When you think about lighting, you probably think about your lights and where to place them. But what about the shadows?

Whether you're trying to improve an otherwise impossibly dark shot or add a little pop to an adequately lit scene, an on-camera light is a critical tool.

Wrinkles, pores and blemishes disappear in five simple steps.

Natural lights sparkle, shimmer, flutter, flare, glimmer, gleam, revolve, reflect and radiate. Here's some tips to dazzle your viewers with lively photoplays.

Make your on-camera talent look their best by following these five simple steps.

Budget and creative lighting are just a couple reasons why you'd want to shoot with only one lighting instrument.

Virtual green screen sets are no longer just for the privileged Hollywood bigwigs.

In order to light that night scene in the field a mile from your house, you'll need a couple hundred 50-foot extension cords, or some other AC power alternatives.

You can't tell the players without a scorecard, so here's the roster for video lights and what they do.

Conventional three-instrument lighting makes more sense when you understand the reasons behind this classic method.

Diffusion is invaluable for softening harsh light and creating natural-looking lighting designs.

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Light is the most essential element in videomaking. Here's how to make the best use of it.

The on-camera light can be a great tool, if you know how to use it.

Even in a small office studio, you can attain a variety of looks and moods for your video.

It's not just a theory: check out these pragmatic three-point lighting tips in action.

With lighting, you can create spectacular elements with little or no budget.

How to make the most of an on-board lamp.

Good lighting is the key to chromakey.

Mixed lighting isn't necessarily a disaster. Here are some pragmatic solutions for your next location shoot.

A few lights can cover a lot of action -- if you know how to use them.

It's easy to light two people at once, whether with one light or eight.

Small, portable and battery powered, a video light can save your shots in more ways than you may know.

Simple lighting makes cleaner, more natural images, while reducing production hassles.

The best-laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley.