Understanding the relationship between visual structure and story structure is the first step to creating compelling film content. In this class, we’ll explore how to manipulate lighting and why. Whether you’re shooting a simple interview or a Hollywood motion picture, we’ll discuss conventional rules of lighting and why you should follow them, or not. Join us as we aim to elevate visual impact in our communities.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define visual structure and discover how choosing the right lighting techniques can increase the impact of your video projects.
2. Discus the concept of three point lighting and how to apply it to any scenario.
3. Discover the right equipment for any size budget: new technology, current industry trends, and best practices for utilizing available light when the budget is zero.

This class is also available in shorter segments for ease of use. Click the links below to view each segment:

Workshop Segments

• Class Introduction
• Segment 1 – Why Light?
• Segment 2 – Lighting the Interview
• Segment 3 – Lighting the Narrative
• Segment 4 – Gear for Lighting
• Segment 5 – Lighting Quick Tips