{"id":103914,"date":"2018-08-01T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2018-08-01T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=103914"},"modified":"2018-07-31T14:23:28","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T19:23:28","slug":"free-practical-lighting-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/free-practical-lighting-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Practical Lighting Techniques for a Cinematic Look"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"you-dont-need-an-expensive-lighting-set-up-to-get-a-cinematic-look-here-are-some-simple-tips-to-make-dramatic-lighting-with-household-practicals\">You don\u2019t need an expensive lighting set up to get a cinematic look. Here are some simple tips to make dramatic lighting with household practicals.<\/h2>\n<p>A common misconception among aspiring or soon-to-be filmmakers is that you need a lot of huge, expensive lights to really pull of a professional, cinematic look. That was true once, a very long time ago, but not anymore. In this tutorial, I&#8217;ll walk you through a few quick examples of how being creative with simple household items can really elevate your cinematography.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PFqLymPSVOo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"channel-your-light\">Channel Your Light<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-104184 size-full\" title=\"Free Practical Lighting Techniques for a Cinematic Look \u2014 Channel Your Light\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light1.jpg\" alt=\"Free Practical Lighting Techniques for a Cinematic Look \u2014 Channel Your Light\" width=\"755\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light1.jpg?resize=300,128 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light1.jpg?resize=277,118 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light1.jpg?resize=359,153 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light1.jpg?resize=543,232 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light1.jpg?resize=560,239 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light1.jpg?resize=150,64 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>By taping dark household fabrics around an overhead light source you\u2019re able to cone and channel the light so that it eliminates spill on the background. The allows the viewer to focus on your main subject instead of what\u2019s distracting around it.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: the heat off your light can burn certain fabrics. Be cautious with this technique and monitor your lights after the setup. I recommend\u00a0utilizing a nonflammable material like tar paper or only using lights that are low heat like fluorescents or LEDs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"less-is-more\">Less Is More<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/less-is-more.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-104183 size-full\" title=\"Free Practical Lighting Techniques for a Cinematic Look \u2014 Less Is More\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/less-is-more.jpg\" alt=\"Free Practical Lighting Techniques for a Cinematic Look \u2014 Less Is More\" width=\"755\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/less-is-more.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/less-is-more.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/less-is-more.jpg?resize=277,138 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/less-is-more.jpg?resize=359,179 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/less-is-more.jpg?resize=543,271 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/less-is-more.jpg?resize=560,280 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/less-is-more.jpg?resize=150,75 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remember that to build mood work off of one light rather than 20. If you want a realistic look chances are that\u2019s actually with minimal light. Find one source that you can control and work around that. It\u2019s easier, more realistic and looks way better on screen.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"angle-the-light\">Angle the Light<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-104182 size-full\" title=\"Free Practical Lighting Techniques for a Cinematic Look \u2014 Angle the Light\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light.jpg\" alt=\"Free Practical Lighting Techniques for a Cinematic Look \u2014 Angle the Light\" width=\"755\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light.jpg?resize=277,138 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light.jpg?resize=359,179 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light.jpg?resize=543,271 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light.jpg?resize=560,280 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/channel-light.jpg?resize=150,75 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A crucial key tip for cinematography is that direct light usually looks the worst. You can defuse it by pointing at a white wall or angle it so it makes a much more subtle glow on your subject. Unless it&#8217;s necessary to the style or story direct lighting looks unflattering and unnatural.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"be-creative\">Be Creative<\/h3>\n<p>I find that it\u2019s much easier to expand off of what already exists than trying to over complicate natural lighting. Explore the space look at what\u2019s already there then build. The audience has to believe that the lighting source is realistic to the universe you\u2019re showcasing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Looking for more lighting tutorials? Check these out.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/minimize-lighting-setups-escape-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Minimize Your Lighting Setups For Narrative Shoots<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/video-lighting-shot-with-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Video Tutorial: The Secrets Behind Lighting a Shot with Fire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/filmmaking-tips-create-dramatic-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Filmmaking Tips: How to Create Dramatic Lighting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/low-key-high-key-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Working with Both Low Key and High Key Lighting Styles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/lighting-day-for-night-interiors\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Tips on Lighting Day for Night Interiors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need an expensive lighting set up to get a cinematic look. 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