Lighting Design Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/ Tue, 09 May 2023 21:48:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.videomaker.com/2019/05/cropped-Videomaker-Favicon-512-x512-32x32.jpg Lighting Design Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/ 32 32 5 professional lighting setups for interviews https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/5-professional-lighting-setups-for-interviews/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:55:33 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73016755 No matter if your interviewing your neighbor or local mayor, having a professional lighting setup is key for capturing a great interview.

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]]> The quality of light https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/the-quality-of-light/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:05:45 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72074331 Light is essential in cinema. How much light you use and how you choose to deliver it sets the mood and feel of a scene.

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]]> Lighting techniques for film and video https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/lighting-techniques-for-film-and-video/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:14:48 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72068238 To create the best lighting for your project, it's important to understand the essential lighting techniques for film and video.

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]]> Day for night shooting: Shooting night scenes on a budget https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/day-for-night-shooting-shooting-night-scenes-on-a-budget/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:35:40 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72068894 Day for night shooting is a staple of the filming industry, allowing productions to cut costs and film night scenes during the day.

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]]> Why color temperature is important for video https://www.videomaker.com/article/c13/14939-color-temperature-for-video/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/uncategorized/color-temperature-for-video/ In a nutshell Color temperature measures the color of light, existing on a scale between a lit match (1700 K) and skylight (10,000 K) The most common light sources are daylight (5600 K) and indoor tungsten (3200 K) The lower your light is on the kelvin scale, the redder it looks; alternatively, the higher your […]

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]]> Light types for video — How to light your production like a pro https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/light-types-for-video-how-to-light-your-production-like-a-pro/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:32:48 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72066906 The best ways to make a production look pro is to use the right type of lights at the right time — though this is easier said than done.

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]]> Film lighting 101: The tools and techniques you should know https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/film-lighting-101-the-tools-and-techniques-you-should-know/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:26:53 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72066813 Understanding film lighting tools and techniques is essential to making great film and video.

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]]> What is a gaffer and how do they play a crucial role on set? https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/what-is-a-gaffer-and-how-do-they-play-a-crucial-role-on-set/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:24:21 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72066211 Every successful project needs a talented gaffer working at the helm of the electrical department. Here is why gaffers are so important.

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]]> How to control your quality of light for better footage https://www.videomaker.com/article/c03/19258-how-to-control-the-quality-of-your-light/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:26:28 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/article/c03/19258-how-to-control-the-quality-of-your-light There’s an old axiom in the art world: A good artist is the master of their tools. A great artist is the master of their medium. As filmmakers, one of our mediums is light. Understanding film lighting is essential. No matter how brilliant the performer, no matter how perfect the framing, if the light in […]

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]]> What is low-key lighting and why should you use it? https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/what-is-low-key-lighting-and-why-should-you-use-it/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:30:10 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72058505 Low-key lighting is a great lighting technique every videographer should have in their arsenal. Here we'll define what it is and how you can use it.

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