DSLR Video Tips: Lighting

Get solutions to common video lighting challenges such as controlling exposure in bright locations, using available light, working without power, and enhancing lighting in post.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Can I Attach Lights to the Camera?

• Can I attach lights to the camera?
• Moving lights off-center

2. How Do I Control Exposure and Depth of Field in Bright Light?

• Exposure
• The impact of sensor size
• ND filter
• Variable ND filter
• Matte box
• Evaluating the results

3. How Do I Deal with Backlit Subjects in Production?

• Backlit subjects in production
• Shooting "in the middle"
• Overpowering the backlight
• Evaluating the result

4. How Do I Light without Electrical Outlets Using Available Light?

• Lighting with available light
• Calculating the sun's position
• Reflectors
• Shiny boards
• Evaluating the results

5. How Do I Light without Electrical Outlets Using Alternate Sources?

• Lighting with alternate sources
• Battery-operated LED lights
• Using an inverter
• Using a generator
• Flashlights and GL-1
• Evaluating the results

6. How Do I Deal with Backlit Subjects in Post-Production?

• Backlit subjects in post-production
• Looking at scopes
• Enhancing the shots
• Enhancing with SpeedGrade
• Enhancing with plugins