Posts Tagged ‘lighting for video’
Aptolux Launches the Aptolux MP-1: A Modular LED Panel Kit
Easy to pack, easy to move. A solo filmmaker’s dream. Here’s an in-depth review of the Aptolux MP-1. Specs included.
10 Things to Know About Backlighting Your Subject
We’re going to take a look at ten of the most important things to know about backlighting a subject and how to utilize them on a set.
From Zebra Lines to False Color: 4 Ways to Monitor Exposure on Set
With so many ways to monitor exposure, it can be difficult to know which method is best for you. Let’s take a look.
How I Transformed This Dull Interview Location into Something Cinematic
Follow this step-by-step process of transforming a less-than-ideal interview location into something visually pleasing to the eye.
Pre-Visualizing Your Scene: The Pros and Cons of Set.a.light
In this review, we’ll take a look at the set.a.light pre-visualization program, its virtual assets and limitations, and how to use it.
On the Market: Five Great Key Lights for Five Different Budgets
Today we’re going to take a look at five favorite key lights, with accompanying diffusion materials, for every budget range.
Lighting for Video: Background Lights
Background lighting has the power to dynamically change the feeling of your scene. In this final installment of the Lighting for Video Series, we’ll demonstrate background lighting …
Lighting for Video: The Power of One Light
You don’t need an elaborate light setup to capture clean, evenly lit shots. In this video tutorial you’ll learn a few tricks for getting great looking shots …
Lighting for Video: The Tools You Should Have In Your Lighting Bag
Don’t go on set without these essential lighting tools. Check out our recommendations for the gear that should be in every light kit.
Lighting for Video: Light Stands
Discover which light stand is ideal for your video or film project. In this video tutorial we talk C-stands, lightweight stands and speciality boom and uni lighting …
Lighting for Video: LEDs
LEDs are light, relatively inexpensive and require little power, making them an ideal choice for many video pros. In this post we explore the pluses and minuses …
Lighting for Video: Fluorescents Tutorial
We continue our Lighting for Video series by getting down with fluorescents. Learn what makes fluorescent lights unique and how to best utilize them in your film …