Cinematic Video Lighting

Get tips on choosing lighting equipment, setting up low-key lighting, and shooting great interviews, B-roll, and more. Use these video lighting techniques to get cinematic results.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Equipment Choices

• Choosing a camera
• Lighting fixtures
• Light shaping and control tools

2. Scouting Your Locations

• Gear for scouting
• Choosing composition and subject eye line
• Looking for problem areas
• Finding creative lighting opportunities

3. Lighting and Shooting Interviews

• Recreating natural light
• Working with color temperature
• Creating a different time of day or mood
• Beauty lighting
• Great run and gun lighting

4. Shooting B-Roll, Inserts, and Cutaways

• Gearing up for B-roll shooting
• Handheld accent lighting
• FOH coverage

Conclusion

• Goodbye
• Bonus: Topa Topa final project