3 point lighting

One key component of any sort of filming that goes unnoticed is lighting: a powerful tool that when nailed and make or break a shot. So to see how lighting will impact our work, we did some researc…

Professional lighting for photo studios can cost a pretty penny, but if you’re just starting out, you don’t have to drop that much cash (if you even h

These 3 easy steps to setting up three-point-lighting techniques. Start in the dark. 1. Turn on the key light. 2. Add the fill light. 3. Add the backlight.

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The basic setup for three-point studio lighting is fairly straightforward. All you need is a background, a key or main light, a fill light and a hair light. The lights can be strobes or continuous but for the best and most consistent results I prefer strobes.

Let there be light! If you are using any sort of greenscreen or backdrop in your shot, a 5 point light set up is ideal. You need to have enough light to light up the backdrop completely, as well as…

Shooting projects on a budget means limits on lighting gear. But knowing film lighting techniques allows you to create cinematic images on any budget.

If you're just getting started with studio work, this lighting cheat sheet will come in handy when you're shooting a subject for portraits or videos.