Lighting is the painter's brush of cinematography. This course teaches you how to shape light to create mood, direct attention, and enhance storytelling. You'll learn both the technical aspects of lighting equipment and the artistic principles that make images cinematic.
Graduates can work as gaffers, lighting technicians, cinematographers, or lighting designers for film, television, commercials, and live events.
Understanding light quality
Three-point lighting setup
Lighting equipment overview
Lighting for mood and emotion
High-key vs. low-key lighting
Practical lights and motivated lighting
Lighting for different skin tones
Location lighting challenges
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