Posts Tagged ‘lighting’
The King of Daylight Brightness — An Introduction to HMIs
You’ll find HMIs doing the heavy lifting on almost every big Hollywood film set — lighting daytime exteriors, diffused windows, and turning night into day.
Using Lighting Effects in Premiere Pro
Here’s how to bring artificial light into your project with the Lighting Effects tool in Premiere or overlaying light leaks and lens flares.
Three Quick Tips for Filming in the Midday Sun Without Diffusion Tools
Here’s some advice on how to use natural light when shooting various exterior (and interior) scenes either low- or no-budget.
Making Cinema Lights and Practicals Work Together
Practical lighting vs. cinematic lighting — this article examines how to use practical lighting to create a cinematic look.
The Simple, Stable Solution to Rigging Your Lights Anywhere
So how can you position your lights exactly where you want them — without the shooting environment constraining your setup?
Follow Fill: The Simple Solution to Lighting a Difficult Scene
Lighting a moving subject and staying out of frame is always difficult. The solution to this problem is easy: follow fill.
The Advantages of Hard Light and the Benefits of Using It on Set
You can create dramatic compositions by bouncing hard light off something to make it soft, and create sharp edges and punchy, bold images.
Why Filmmakers and Photographers Prefer to Use Soft Light
In this article, we take a look at why most filmmakers and photographers prefer to light their subjects with large, soft light sources.
Inside the Electric Department: Lighting, Tools, and Safety Skills
The Electric Department is the backbone of any production. Let’s look at the roles, tools, and responsibilities behind safely powering a set.
The Essential Guide to Finding Deals on Video Production Gear
Whether you’re camera shopping, building out a light kit, or optimizing your workspace, these three sites are essential to the hunt.
How to Shoot a Green Screen for Perfect Chroma Keying
Shooting video on a blue or green screen can be tricky. We’ve rounded up some tips to help you successfully pull the cleanest key possible.
How Documentary Filmmakers Make Synthetic Light Look Natural
On low-budget documentary shoots, protecting the environment means careful use of natural light. But what if timing ruins a moment the crew can’t recreate?