Lighting
Stuff You Need to Know
How to light a scene using only practicals
Lights, Camera, Action — “Wait, but we don’t have the lights! How can you have camera and action without lights?!” Well, if you don’t...
How to harness sunlight for an amazing outdoor lighting setup
"If you really look carefully at natural light, you realize how complex it is, and how it's constantly shifting. When you put up an...
White balance for film and video: A beginner’s guide
When is white not really white? When it’s headed toward an unprepared camera sensor. Understanding white balance and the color difference between light sources...
How to control your quality of light for better footage
There's an old axiom in the art world: A good artist is the master of their tools. A great artist is the master of...
An Easy, 4-step Method to Video Lighting
In this article I will share with you the KISS method — or Keep It Simple Stupid — as it pertains to various aspects...
How to Calculate Contrast Ratios for More Professional Lighting Setups
There is something that a good video producer or cinematographer should understand to help better create engaging shots that develop the emotion on screen and set the tone of a project...that is a proper contrast ratio.
4 Common Lighting Mistakes (and how to fix them)
Lighting is an art that can take years to master. Avoiding these mistakes, however, is a quick way to improve your results.
Tell Your Story More Effectively with the Correct Application of Hard...
“Lighting is to film what music is to Opera” - Cecil B. DeMille.
As the legendary director was implying, light is the foundation of our...
Film lighting 101: The tools and techniques you should know
Understanding film lighting tools and techniques is essential to making great film and video.
The Five Most Difficult Lighting Scenarios and How to Handle Them
We caught up with a 40-year industry veteran and university professor for some lighting advice.
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How to Plan a Production (Free for Non-Members)
Planning is vital to the success of any production. Without a plan, your video likely won’t succeed...
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Fresnel lights: How they work and why they should be in your arsenal
Fresnel lights can be found in studios around the world. Let's take a look at these lights and why they're important in video production.
Fix Your Lighting Flaws: Beginner Tips
In this instructional video, you'll learn to navigate the common challenges of video lighting. We tackle the fundamental mistakes often made by beginners. Through these tips, viewers will gain the confidence to enhance their video production with the right lighting techniques, making their content...
Lighting for beginners
Dive into the world of lighting for video with our comprehensive lighting course. It has been tailored for beginners who are eager to learn the art of illumination. You'll learn everything you need to know from the role lighting has in video quality and...
Shifting Shadows: Light Direction Explained
In this video, you'll learn how shifting light direction can dramatically alter the mood and quality of their scenes. We'll emphasize the importance of matching lighting techniques with the video's genre and practical advice on overcoming common challenges such as sunlight variability and space...
How to Improve Your Lighting on a Budget
In this video, you'll discover that high-quality video lighting doesn't have to strain their wallets. We delve into practical, cost-effective tools and techniques that can significantly elevate your lighting setup. From the transformative power of simple reflectors, which modify light to enhance visual appeal,...
The Role of Light Intensity in Video
In this video we'll discuss the critical role of light intensity in video production. We'll show how variations in brightness can transform the visual quality of your content. you'll learn practical tips for adjusting light sources to achieve the desired effect. In the video...
Hard vs Soft Light: What’s Best?
This video offers a deep dive into the concept of light quality and its pivotal role in video production, distinguishing between soft and hard...
Color temperature 101
In this video, we'll delve into the critical concepts of color temperature and white balance. We'll teach you how different hues influence the mood...
Texture and Tone: Light Quality Explored
In this video we'll equip you with a deep understanding of light quality in video production. We'll highlight the benefits and challenges of using...
Basics of Lighting: A Starter’s Guide
In this video, we'll talk about the transformative power of lighting in video production, showing you how it shapes content's tone and visual quality....
7 lighting exercises to improve your video lighting game
The best way to improve your lighting skills is to practice. Here are seven lighting exercises to get you started.
5 non-obvious ways you should be using LED lights on set
LED lighting are great for creating great-looking films. But they can do more than light scenes; they can also help create stunning effects.
5 professional lighting setups for interviews
No matter if your interviewing your neighbor or local mayor, having a professional lighting setup is key for capturing a great interview.
The quality of light
Light is essential in cinema. How much light you use and how you choose to deliver it sets the mood and feel of a scene.
