Three Point Lighting for Film and TV

Course

In London

£ 384 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Three point lighting is the standard lighting technique used in video production as it creates dimensions in the image. This two-day course covers various types of lights, their functionality, terminology, and use. This practical hands-on course will teach you the best practice for lighting professional interviews as is commonly seen in most current affairs, factual, and corporate productions. The workshop style teaching will be supplemented with informative and helpful theory and discussion.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Elephant and Castle

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About this course

Corporate filmmakers, camera operators, film students, and other video professionals and enthusiasts looking to learn how to effectively light their productions.

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Subjects

  • Interview Techniques
  • Best Practice
  • Teaching
  • Lighting
  • Camera Operation
  • Video Editing
  • Camera
  • Video Production
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Premiere
  • Adobe
  • Image
  • Media
  • Production

Course programme

Topics Covered

  • Various lighting units and their operation
  • Key Lights
  • Back Lights
  • Fill lights
  • The difference between hard and soft light sources
  • How to use and control shadows
  • Choosing backgrounds
  • Lighting for camera (as opposed to the human eye)
  • How to light a someone in a flattering way that will not distract them from being filmed


Course Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

  • Understand light placement in a video production context
  • Understand and use filming terminology
  • Understand the creative impact lighting has on an image, and how it can drastically improve visual media


Level: Beginner/Intermediate: You should have a basic understanding of camera operation.

Follow Up Courses

After you have completed this course you may want to try Documentary Interview Techniques or Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Three Point Lighting for Film and TV

£ 384 VAT inc.