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Creating an ACES Workflow for Realistic Lighting with 3D
Learn how to improve your 3D renders by using ACES to build a linear workflow. (Also, an explainer: What exactly is ACES?)
Replicating 3D Lighting from a Movie Scene
Learn to mimic cinematic lighting in 3D-rendered scenes by studying the work done by professional filmmakers.
How to Create Specific Lighting Schemes for Filmmaking in 3D
Understand the role of lights on a movie set to build your foundation for more advanced lighting rigs on 3D creations.
How to Shoot Interior Locations with Limited Lighting
Do you need to shoot an interior location without any lighting equipment? No problem. Here’s how you rise to the challenge.
Add Volumetric Lighting in After Effects Without a 3rd-Party Plugin
Add realistic volumetric lighting elements to your footage with this easy-to-use technique in After Effects.
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.
Minimal Equipment and Lighting: The Cinematography of “Paris, Texas”
Today, we’re going to discuss “Paris, Texas,” one of the best-looking films of all time, and explore how it was shot.
Lighting Modifiers: Aputure Light Dome Vs. Aputure Lantern
Let’s look at two similar light modifying tools to be used with Aputure 120 and 300 lines of lights. Dive in!
Lighting Comedy and Creating Kitsch with Robert Yeoman
Discover how cinematographer Robert Yeoman keeps his comedies light and helped develop Wes Anderson’s quirky aesthetic. Dive in!
Lighting a Scene Without Breaking the 180-Degree Rule
Today, we’re going to explore the intricacies of lighting a scene using natural light, geography, and the 180 Degree Rule.
Cinematography Tip: Lighting Techniques for Villains
We’re going to survey some of cinema’s most iconic villains and learn how lighting and color grading has contributed to their aura of menace.
3 Ways to Modify Your Lighting for a Cinematic Look
Almost any light can create a cinematic image if you modify it correctly. Here’s an introduction to the three primary ways to modify your lighting.