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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.
An Interview with Michael Pessah, ASC, on Filming a Beach Night Exterior
Cinematographer Michael Pessah discusses the lighting, camera, and overall planning it took to pull off shooting a beach night exterior. Smiley Face Killers is a treatise in …
How to Connect Aputure Lights to the Sidus Link App
Control your lights remotely by connecting your Aputure lights to the Sidus Link app for phones and tablets.
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!
Netflix’s ‘Project Power’ is a Sleeper Hit With Killer VFX
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the impressive, innovative superhero VFX featured in the newest Netflix film, Project Power. Project Power just debuted at the top of the …
Aputure Announces Two New Light Fixtures: The 600d and NOVA 300C
In their final “NAB” product release announcement, Aputure pulls out all the stops with two new light fixtures that will change everything.
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.
Video Tutorial: How to Create Cinematic One-Light Setups
Don’t let the limitations and constraints of the filmmaking process deter you. You can still get a great-looking, cinematic image with a single light.
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.
How to Create Volumetric Beams of Light Using Haze
Add small, manageable-sized beams of light to your video project with the help of volumetric lighting — also known as “god rays.”
The Hallmark of Comedy: Making Your Talent Pop with High-Key Lighting
In this video tutorial, we take a look at high-key lighting — what exactly it is, when should you use it, and how you set it up.
Tips for Lighting Different Skin Tones in the Same Shot
Lighting talent is hard enough, but when you have to take into account different skin tones, you need a thorough understanding of how to control light.