Dave Bode
Lighting for Video: Hair Lights
In this video tutorial we take a look at hairlights and examine some of the best ways to properly use them to make your subject pop.
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: Light Modifiers
Get the most out of your production lights by using light modifiers. In this video tutorial we show you a few of the most common modifiers and …
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 …
Lighting for Video: Mastering Hot Lights Part 2
In this tutorial, in our on-going series on Lighting for Video, we dig deeper into incandescent lighting. Explore different options for incadeccent lighting, as well as some …
Lighting for Video: Mastering Hot Lights Part 1
Incandescent lights offer near perfect color reproduction. In this video tutorial you’ll learn how to successfully integrate incandescent lights in your video productions.
Lighting for Video: Color Temperature and Size
In part 2 of our series on Lighting for Video we discuss color temperature, light size and power draw. Understanding these lighting essentials is important for determining …
Lighting for Video: Introduction and Light Output
We kick off our Lighting for Video tutorial series with this introduction to lighting instruments and how to measure output. This is ESSENTIAL knowledge for any video …