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Learning Video Lighting

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Learn lighting fundamentals for capturing video close-ups and interviews. Learn how to leverage key equipment, light faces and backgrounds, control light, and work with sunlight.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals
  • History of lighting
  • The whys of lighting
  • Understanding hard vs. soft light
  • Color temperature
  • The basic lighting kit
  • Kit accessories and lighting modifiers
  • Lighting with DIY and store-bought equipment
2. Lighting Faces
  • Understanding lighting angles
  • Utilizing hard vs. soft light
  • The importance of eye light
  • Controlling shadows with fill light
  • Creating depth with backlight
3. Lighting in the Real World
  • The importance of the setting
  • Shooting inside with artificial light
  • Shooting inside with natural light
  • Shooting outside in direct sunlight
  • Shooting outside later in the day
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Mark W. Gray

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