{"id":98690,"date":"2018-01-29T06:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T12:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=98690"},"modified":"2018-01-26T15:50:06","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T21:50:06","slug":"filmmaking-tips-create-dramatic-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/filmmaking-tips-create-dramatic-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Filmmaking Tips: How to Create Dramatic Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"dramatic-lighting-doesnt-require-expensive-equipment-and-complicated-setups-learn-how-you-can-easily-create-an-impressive-low-light-scene\">Dramatic lighting doesn&#8217;t require expensive equipment and complicated setups. Learn how you can easily create an impressive low-light scene.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">There are many ways you can tell\u00a0a story with dramatic lighting. In this video tutorial, we take a look at several different approaches\u00a0to help you decide which will work best for your project. Let\u2019s go setup by setup and learn how to create a beautiful composition.<\/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\/U0s83fTOLfY?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=\"house-lights\" class=\"p1\">House Lights<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98691\" title=\"Filmmaking Tips: How to Create Dramatic Lighting \u2014 House Lights\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg\" alt=\"Filmmaking Tips: How to Create Dramatic Lighting \u2014 House Lights\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1943_C0258.mov.19_43_12_08.Still001.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In our initial shot, the only\u00a0available\u00a0light is the tungsten ceiling light. Obviously, this light is not good. In order to create great lighting, you need to be able to control the light. Since we are going for a dramatic low-light look, be sure to turn off any light that is spilling all over your shot.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"motivated-light\">Motivated Light<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V2-0001_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1948_C0265.mov.19_48_42_14.Still001.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I find the best way to light your scene is by defining where your light is coming from \u2014 or &#8220;motivating&#8221; the light. I added a practical lamp that will\u00a0provide a source for the light in the scene and how we will shape it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"control-your-light-sources\">Control Your Light Sources<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0002_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1945_C0261.mov.19_46_05_09.Still001.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A good cinematographer makes sure that important elements don&#8217;t get blown out. We put a light dimmer on the lamp here to control the exposure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"enhance-your-light\">Enhance Your Light<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0004_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1955_C0268.mov.19_55_57_03.Still001.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since we dimmed the lamp, we lost a lot of the light directed\u00a0at our subject. So, to add a defined key light, we\u00a0set an LED panel behind the lamp out of frame left. This added more light back onto our subject, making\u00a0her stand out from the background.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"creating-lighting-depth\">Creating Lighting Depth<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/V1-0005_BMCC-Sonduck_1_2019-01-03_1956_C0269.mov.19_57_02_10.Still001.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In large rooms, it&#8217;s easy to create lighting depth. However, in small spaces, the best way to\u00a0develop contrast with your lighting, is to create shadows. You can purchase a professional shadow kit or you can create a DIY 4&#8217;x4&#8242; PVC frame and use solid tape. Then simply shine light through your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/learn-the-lingo-15-weird-filmmaking-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">cucoloris<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"more-than-one-way-to-create-dramatic-lighting\">More Than One Way To Create Dramatic Lighting<\/h3>\n<p>The examples in our tutorial are just a few ways you can\u00a0create a dramatic\u00a0low-light scene. Make sure your lighting helps tell your story, and if you can,\u00a0always motivate your light from a\u00a0practical source.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"need-more-help-with-lighting\">Need More Help with Lighting?<\/h3>\n<p>Here are a\u00a0few lighting-based video tutorials that can help.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"working-with-both-low-key-and-high-key-lighting-styles\"><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><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Working with Both Low-Key and High-Key Lighting Styles\" width=\"755\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg?resize=768,449 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg?resize=277,162 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg?resize=359,210 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg?resize=543,317 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg?resize=865,505 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Low-Key-Vs-High-Key-Thumb.jpg?resize=994,580 994w, 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