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[mrmarc]

My wife was pretty surprised when I suggested we go shopping for lamps haha

[teachmetelugu]

1. shoot on the shadow side (move the camera to the other side of the light)
2. 45* angle of lighting (create the upside down triangle) "rembrandt lighting"
3. separation (warm orange light on subjects face, and blue complimentary light in the background) (or darker background)
4. motivated lighting (has to COME from somewhere) (audience knows source of light is coming from somewhere natural)
5. background lighting
6. time of day - 6 am, 6 pm, never film 12 pm (put sun behind the subject, and shoot into the sun)
7. catch light/eye light
8. fog/haze machine
15:13 put together

[chrischisnall]

I was going to make a lighting tutorial for fun and to pass on what I've learnt over the years but then I found this one and thought "there's no point now!"! This is extremely well made, superbly explained and fun to watch. Well done, 10/10.😀

[ianonthego]

This tutorial has been the best I've seen so far. Concise, direct to the point, and the activity at the end tied up everything that was discussed.

[ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Can I say something? This is probably the best lighting short bible online. For no beginners like me, it is also a great refresh with some nice extra tips! THANKS!

[mattiagalluccio]

I have one thing to say about the motivated light. Yes, usually is better to make a shot where you show why a light is being used, but it's not always like it. A perfect example is the hateful eight, almost none of the indoor shots has justified light, but you don't even notice it because it's done incredibly well. So, always know the rules but then break them to create something unique and beautiful

[PeterRobieArt]

I'm looking at going in to lighting as a career and I have to say that just with using the first tip of shooting shadow side my render shot off the screen and was instantly much more interesting. It's fascinating how that one tip made such a difference. Thanks!!

[danielrowell]

I just stumbled on this while searching for photoshop lighting techniques, and now you've made me interested in filmmaking. This was super interesting and fun to watch. Thanks for the video!

[martinmaw]

Much appreciated wisdom!
Here are some timestamps:
2:49 Shoot shadowside
4:47 Lighting direction
6:02 Depth
7:46 Motivated lighting
9:54 Background lighting
11:10 Time of day
12:20 Catch light/Eye light
13:40 Texture
15:05 Example: Cello player

[steppingstonemediagroupllc]

This was one of the most informative and well narrated "How-to" videos I have ever come across on Youtube. This gentleman really practices what he preaches. If I didn't already have an Associte's degree in filmmaking and halfway done with getting my Bachelor's, I would definitely purchase his course(s). Well done!

[Maros_Mari]

Wow, this was extremely tremendously well made and helpful - I appreciate all the effort you put into this. It helped me make better sense of the subject of lighting. Well done.

[bainmoosh]

One of the VERY FEW channels on yt that actually give GOOD ADVICE and NEW ideas. Great job

[Idrisaleshinloye]

This is one of the best free class anyone who is just starting their filmmaking really need. Giving the best free content can only make you the best.. Good job

[uw]

By far the BEST lighting tutorial video I've even watched. Straight to the point and very well structured. Can be used for quick reference as well. Thank you so much!

[zuluguywithacamera]

I just shot a short film as the DOP and well basically no budget and I am a beginner filmmaker. Lighting gave me the hibbi jibbies. But this video just gave me so much confidence that even with my cheap lights I will be able to nail images going forward. Thank you for this ❤❤

[sergiobendana]

This by far the best crash course in lighting I have ever seen, thank you Justus for making it.

[cruelcloud]

Thank you. I’m not a filmmaker, but this is honestly amazing tutorial for any kind of visual art that involves lighting. Extremely inspiring.

[TBretzGaming]

I’ve been trying to understand lighting for years but it was never really explained sufficiently. This video was so informative and easy to understand, great work!

[steveospirals]

This is one of the best videos about lighting techniques I've ever seen. Thank you ✨

[EHManjo]

This is one of the most informative videos I've watched on lighting; no filler tips and all super useful! Thank you for sharing :)