Lighting Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/lighting/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:02:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.videomaker.com/2019/05/cropped-Videomaker-Favicon-512-x512-32x32.jpg Lighting Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/lighting/ 32 32 7 lighting exercises to improve your video lighting game https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/7-lighting-exercises-to-improve-your-video-lighting-game/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73019678 The best way to improve your lighting skills is to practice. Here are seven lighting exercises to get you started.

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]]> 5 non-obvious ways you should be using LED lights on set https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/lighting/lighting-design/5-non-obvious-ways-you-should-be-using-led-lights-on-set/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73020314 LED lighting are great for creating great-looking films. But they can do more than light scenes; they can also help create stunning effects.

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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