Lighting Equipment Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/lighting/lighting-equipment-lighting/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:44:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.videomaker.com/2019/05/cropped-Videomaker-Favicon-512-x512-32x32.jpg Lighting Equipment Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/lighting/lighting-equipment-lighting/ 32 32 Every type of light modifier for video you need to know https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-equipment-lighting/every-type-of-light-modifier-for-video-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:55:26 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72068412 Light modifiers are essential parts of video production lighting. You must know every light modifier available to ensure you have control over your lighting

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]]> Your one-stop lighting terms guide for all video productions https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-equipment-lighting/your-one-stop-guide-for-all-lighting-terminology/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:17:22 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72040389 There's a lot to know when it comes to video light for production. Here's a list of all the lighting terms you need to know.

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]]> What is a cucoloris and how is it used on professional film sets? https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-equipment-lighting/what-is-a-cucoloris-and-how-is-it-used-on-professional-film-sets/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:54:10 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72044216 A cucoloris is a device for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination. You may sometimes hear it referred to as a cookie or even a kook or a coo-koo. Why do we use them? The cucoloris was created to give artificial lighting a more natural look. Cookies break up the light from a […]

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]]> 5 inventive lighting solutions for tough locations https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-equipment-lighting/5-inventive-lighting-solutions-for-tough-locations/ Thu, 09 May 2019 16:01:39 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72002821 Lighting can make or break your shot. In a perfect world, you'd have time to scout your location in advance with enough budget to secure the equipment you need to create the look you're going for. But that's rarely the case – and even when it is, any seasoned filmmaker knows even the best-laid plans can easily go awry on set.

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]]> Lighting gels: What are they and how do they work? https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-equipment-lighting/lighting-gels-and-how-they-work/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:49:06 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72000297 If you’ve never used lighting gels in your video productions before, they may seem a little daunting, but the effort is worthwhile.

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]]> How to Build a Light Kit like a Pro https://www.videomaker.com/article/c03/19330-how-to-build-a-light-kit-like-a-pro/ Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:14:04 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/article/c03/19330-how-to-build-a-light-kit-like-a-pro “People tend to obsess over cameras and lenses, but what they think is a good a camera or a good lens actually is just good lighting.” Says Director of Photography William Hellmuth. He is based in Orange County and has been behind the camera for more than 10 years. He got his start working on […]

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]]> Fresnel Lights: How They Work and Why They Should Be in Your Arsenal https://www.videomaker.com/article/c03/19113-fresnel-lights-how-they-work-and-why-they-should-be-in-your-arsenal/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 22:48:07 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/uncategorized/fresnel-lights-how-they-work-and-why-they-should-be-in-your-arsenal/ One of the most important things to know about a Fresnel light is how to pronounce it. There are few quicker ways at being labeled a “newb” (newbie, novice or newcomer) in a photo/video store or on a film set than by mispronouncing the light as a FRAZ-nel. It’s pronounced “Fray-NEL,” with a silent “s”, […]

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]]> How to Light a Scene Using Only Practicals https://www.videomaker.com/article/c03/18784-how-to-light-a-scene-using-only-practicals/ Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:35:49 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/uncategorized/how-to-light-a-scene-using-only-practicals/ Lights, Camera, Action — “Wait, but we don’t have the lights! How can you have camera and action without lights?!” Well, if you don’t have the budget for expensive hollywood lights or an Oscar winning cinematographer, not to worry. We’re going to go over some ways to use practical lighting the right way to still […]

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]]> How to Build a DIY Soft Light https://www.videomaker.com/article/c03/18718-how-to-build-a-diy-soft-light/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/uncategorized/how-to-build-a-diy-soft-light/ Every filmmaker knows that lighting is one of the most important aspects in capturing great images. Good lighting sets the scene and helps sell the idea of your film to your audience.

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]]> How to Light a Scene Effectively Using Only Reflectors https://www.videomaker.com/article/c03/18235-how-to-light-a-scene-effectively-using-only-reflectors/ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:00:12 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/uncategorized/how-to-light-a-scene-effectively-using-only-reflectors/ The very nature of lighting with a reflector is to “keep it simple.” With that in mind, we’re going to learn how to apply some basics of lighting to create some very nice effects with only the use of one, two or three simple reflectors. The Single Light Setup Starting with a one light setup […]

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