Lighting 101
Lighting a subjct using hard and soft light, applying the correct color temperature and light positions. A basic guide.
Description
Light is everything in visuals, right? But have you ever wondered what it really is, and how it works?
Discover the basics of lighting effortlessly with the SA Film Academy's Rob Gray as your guide. Enroll now for a straightforward exploration of lighting technology and common applications. In this course, you'll grasp the basics of light sources, exposure, color balancing, filters, and practical lighting applications.
Get a clear understanding of three-point lighting, with a special focus on the easy-to-follow Rembrandt lighting technique. We'll break down light positions and their impact on subjects, making it simple for newcomers to grasp the essentials.
Uncover the distinct properties of different light sources, including color temperature and the differences between hard and soft lighting. We'll simplify the exposure triangle, so you effortlessly comprehend the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Tailored for video and filmmaking newbies, and hey, photographers too, this course keeps it simple with a mix of tech and real-world applications. Check your understanding with easy multiple-choice quizzes sprinkled throughout the course.
Ready for a chill journey into lighting basics?
And if you are a first-year film student, this course will help with your required understanding of lighting basics.
Enroll now – it's the perfect kickoff for your visual adventure!
What You Will Learn!
- Differentiate Artificial light and natural light.
- Light source characteristics influence production.
- Color temperature and its affect.
- The relationship between aperture, shutter and ISO
- Differentiate between ISO and Gain when applied to film, video and photographic cameras.
- Simple lighting techniques.
- Finally, you will see how all you have learned is applied in a simple scene.
Who Should Attend!
- Film and Video enthusiasts
- Film and Video Students.
- Media teachers or lecturers
- If you are a student of film and television, especially in your first year, this course will explain some of the important techncal aspects that will help your understanding of lighting technlogy.