Lighting

Many video producers want to get a great low light scene captured for their project. And while it may seem like you can just...

While some shooters are occasionally blessed with having all the lighting equipment they need when they need it, most of us have to make due with what's within arm's reach. That's why being able to control and manipulate the natural lighting that's already in your scene is one of the most essential lighting skills for any video enthusiast. Here are a few simple tips to help you achieve better shots with what you already have.

What's more fun than scaring the heck out of your friends. You know, sneaking up behind them and dangling a squiggly rubber worm on...

Whether you're capturing images on a camcorder, a DSLR, or even film, what you're really doing is capturing light. Enormous time and expense is...

The best equipment in the world isn't any good if it's too big or heavy to take with you. It is with this in...

Any good cinematographer can tell you that controlling light is an important part of the job. Good lighting makes subjects look more flattering and...

When you view captured images such as photographs or video you are really viewing what the camera saw: light. Just like a camcorder sees...

If you've been shooting for any length of time, you're already familiar with the basics of lighting. You've heard enough about the classic three-point...

The eye light is a piece of the lighting puzzle that is often overlooked in non-professional productions. As unimportant as it may seem, that...

Tips and techniques for manipulating the color, speed, and texture of your video.