Posts Tagged ‘lighting’
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.
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.
Create Halloween Voxel Art with MagicaVoxel: FREE Models Included
Learn advanced voxel art material tips and tricks you can use for your MagicaVoxel creations—FREE MagicaVoxel Halloween models 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.
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 …
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 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.
Learning Curve: How to Properly Use the Leko Light
Leko lights are a great way to capture natural-looking pockets of sunlight, or to cast light where no other light will go.
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.”