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Good Lighting For Film & Video at Any Budget

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About Good Lighting For Film & Video at Any Budget

Introduction

Class Project

Mise En Scene (Framing)

One Point Lighting

Two Point Lighting

Three Point Lighting

Practical Lighting

Gear Recommendations

White Balancing, Color Temperatures & RGBWW

Conclusion

What You Will Learn?

  • In this class, I’m going to teach some of the fundamentals of lighting yourself in videos. As video continues to be the shining star on the internet, learning to light yourself well can add a lot of value to your content. Whether you’re ready to invest in some simple gear OR you want to work with what you have available to you, I’ll go over different lighting techniques to make your videos have a unique look and feel. Do you want to experiment with RGBWW lighting so your videos can look like your favorite content creators? Okay, let’s do that! Do you want to figure out how to make that giant window in your bedroom give you an even dewy look? Okay!.
  • WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?.
  • This class will be great for anyone trying to learn the basics of lighting and framing regardless of your budget as a content creator. It doesn’t matter if you’re filming with a multi-thousand-dollar camera or your phone. Good lighting can take you VERY far! I’ll also cover some ideas around framing as well because I believe lighting and framing go hand in hand..
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  • MY GOAL AS YOUR TEACHER.
  • My goal with this class is to teach you the fundamentals so you can begin to experiment with your lighting to help convey different emotions, build your personal brand, and enhance the story you want to tell..
  • WHAT YOU'LL NEED.
  • For this class, you’ll need whatever device you shoot your videos on and a window that gets good light. If you have a basic light kit, that’s a bonus but not necessary..
  • By the end of this class, I want you to feel emboldened to make the most of whatever you have and if you’re ready to upgrade, know exactly what you need within the scope of your budget to make the most impact!.