LIGHTING How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these lighting tutorials to learn all about lighting with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Use a light meter to properly light a digital film, Setup Rembrandt lighting for a film shoot, and Use natural light in your video project.

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How to use a light meter to properly light a digital film

Use a light meter to properly light a digital film

A light meter can prove to be an invaluable tool on any film set ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 6,100

How to setup Rembrandt lighting for a film shoot

Setup Rembrandt lighting for a film shoot

This is a The Substream's "The Film Lab" series on lighting basics. This episode covers Rembrandt Lighting. Mike and Rajo teach you how ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 4,536

How to use natural light in your video project

Use natural light in your video project

Lets keep this short: you can't control the sun, so it's best to adhere to (or slightly manipulate) it. The perk about natural, outdoor ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 845

How to make a 400-watt video light for film or photography

Make a 400-watt video light for film or photography

Bring a little life to your films, or maybe a little "light". Watch ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,706

How to light a green screen properly for podcasting

Light a green screen properly for podcasting

Matt, the Shirtless Apprentice, advises viewers on the proper procedure for lighting a green screen. The successfully implemented chroma key ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 3,228

How to build your own light kit for $25

Build your own light kit for $25

No light no movie. Indy Mogul teaches you how to create your own basic lighting kit for $25. Also covered are lighting basics, including ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
Views 6,284

How to light your video with three options

Light your video with three options

You've got a camera, you've got some shooting know-how, and your audio is sounding sweet. Now, what about lighting? This video shows you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by etsy | Comments 1
Views 1,372

How to apply three point lighting to your amateur film making

Apply three point lighting to your amateur film making

Three point lighting is the standard used to illuminate a subject for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,975

How to use three point lighting

Use three point lighting

Does your video look flat? By using Three Point Lighting, you will be able to give your flat video more dimension. In this tutorial, Israel ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 2,396

How to create infinite white lighting cheaply

Create infinite white lighting cheaply

An infinite white background is more than hip and trendy. Clean, professional and flexible, the secret is in the lighting. And while framing ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 6,208

How to make an adjustable light stand

Make an adjustable light stand

Learn how to make an adjustable light stand. This adjustable telescoping light stand is cheap if you have all of the materials already ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,401

How to set up a Lowel Uni light stand

Set up a Lowel Uni light stand

Check out this instructional lighting video that demonstrates how to set up a Lowel Uni light stand. This is a great video for film students ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 356

How to use 3 point lighting

Use 3 point lighting

This lighting tutorial video explains the basics of lighting a scene using the 3 point lighting scheme with a Lowell light kit and various ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 1,706

How to best light your webcam video

Best light your webcam video

Anthony and Ian of Smosh, and Logitech, provide you with some simple tips on how to best light your webcam video shoot. Just don't get ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 1,128

How to light and set a cyclorama shot

Light and set a cyclorama shot

Double-oh-Matt instructs how to properly light and set for a cyclorama shot. Once you learn from his quick pointers, you'll be able to enjoy ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,265

How to use a Light Meter in the television studio

Use a Light Meter in the television studio

This short video is of Steve Brunsberg, producer at SPNN, showing us how to use a light meter for video and television.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 495

How to use soft and hard light when shooting videos

Use soft and hard light when shooting videos

In this video podcast episode, Izzy describes hard and soft light and how it affects shadows. He also demonstrates how to soften sunlight ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 811

How to use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Mike and Rajo from the SubStream's "Film ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by thesubstream | Comments 0
Views 163

How to create better lighting for your film project

Create better lighting for your film project

Xander and Calvin give some helpful tips on how to light your films and videos! You can use common household lamps or ones at the hardware ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 514

How to light a scene properly

Light a scene properly

Take Zer0 covers the topic of lighting, again, because lighting is and always will be an expansive area. We begin by describing the reasons ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,843

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