Cinematic Lighting Courses and Certifications

Cinematic Video Lighting

80 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Get tips on choosing lighting equipment, setting up low-key lighting, and shooting great interviews, B-roll, and more. Use these video lighting techniques to get cinematic results.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Proko

Cinematic Lighting for Artists

1 review

Master bounce light, negative fill, and layered color techniques to create cinematic depth and realism in your artwork using professional film lighting principles.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

Create Cinematic Lighting in After Effects

Learn to create stunning cinematic effects in After Effects. Master depth, texture, and lighting techniques to enhance footage and produce professional-looking visuals for your projects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cinematic Lighting for Portraiture

19 ratings at CreativeLive

Cinematic Lighting for Portraiture with Chris Knight

• CreativeLive
• 9 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Cinematic Lighting

1392 ratings at Udemy

The art of dramatic lighting, for cinematographers of independent films

• Udemy
• 5 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Fundamentals & Scene Setup

Master cinematic lighting in Maya with Arnold renderer, covering camera fundamentals, scene setup, and materials to create professional renders ready for post-production.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Cinematic Lighting in Maya

Master professional cinematic lighting techniques in Maya through hands-on projects covering scene setup, interior/character lighting, and advanced rendering workflows.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting

Master cinematic lighting techniques for interior environments and characters using Maya and Arnold, covering atmospheric effects, time-of-day setups, and professional rendering workflows.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Advanced Scenes & Projects

Master cinematic lighting techniques in Maya with advanced multi-light setups, environment creation, and professional post-production workflows for portfolio-ready renders.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Advanced Cinematic Video Lighting

34 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn about using lighting to create a mood for a narrative scene, commercial project, and corporate project. Get tips on equipment, space, setups, and making creative decisions.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Lighting and Posing for a Cinematic Portrait

17 ratings at CreativeLive

Lighting and Posing for a Cinematic Portrait with Dan Brouillette

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Polyfjord

Cinematic Lighting in Blender

Learn cinematic lighting techniques in Blender using a single light source. Explore character placement, studio setup, and lighting mindsets to achieve professional-looking results in 3D animation.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Maya Lighting Masterclass: Become Pro at Rendering

217 ratings at Udemy

Light your scene like movies using Maya Arnold renderer.

• Udemy
• 8 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Modeling and Rendering a Robot in Maya 2020 Vol. 2

33 ratings at Udemy

Comprehensive Guide to Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering a Robot Character in Maya

• Udemy
• 1 day 7 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Commercial Portraiture (Self-Paced)

Explore how imaginative concepts become polished, professional portraits through a balance of creativity and technical precision.

• CourseHorse
• On-Demand
• $49.00