LIGHTS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these lights tutorials to learn all about lights with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Setup Rembrandt lighting for a film shoot, Film machinima of World of Warcraft with good lighting, and Create infinite white lighting cheaply.

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394 how-to videos 153 how-to articles

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How to 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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How to film machinima of World of Warcraft with good lighting

Ian Beckman of Azerothian Super Villains fame introduces the third ...more

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How to 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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How to 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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How to make a flashpan for a cool film lighting effect

Ever wondered how motion pictures make that ripple-effect in their ...more

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How to calculate energy usage for film lighting setups

Filmmakers beware... or more importantly, gaffers beware... setting up ...more

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How to 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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How to use three point lighting

This instructional lighting video produced by CMP students at Seneca College demonstrates the basics of three point lighting, the ...more

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How to 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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How to create 3-point lighting for your short film

A very entertaining tutorial on lighting techniques for the camera from Acceptable TVs, Jack Black, Dan Harmon, and Justin Roiland.

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How to 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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How to create better lighting for a webcam on a budget

This video focuses on improving your lighting in a small budget webcam ...more

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How to use three point lighting technique

Online classroom companion tutorial on the basic principles of three point lighting (key, hair, & fill).

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How to make cheap lighting & barn doors

Check out this instructional lighting video that explains how to make cheap barn doors for your lights. For this project, you will need a ...more

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How to use three point lighting with green screen

Watch this short special effects instructional video on how to use three point lighting with a green screen. Use a basic lighting board and ...more

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How to set up three point lighting for shooting video

In this illuminating episode of the Shirtless Apprentice, Matt walks ...more

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How to create dramatic lighting effects

Matt, the Shirtless Apprentice, demonstrates how to create dramatic lighting effects on a budget. This episode will help you to develop ...more

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How to have ideal lighting for better video

The term "ideal lighting" may sound pretentious, but we're not here to impose style. Lighting is ideal when it does not conflict with your ...more

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How to set up basic lighting for your film

In this episode, Peter and I talk about Lighting. We go over the different types of light and show examples of each.

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How to use studio lighting equipment for good video

Here you will see what it takes to have good studio lighting for your digital video with your camera. Great tips! You'll see.

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How to set up butterfly lighting for photography

Mark Wallace explains how to set up butterfly lighting (AKA Glamour Lighting; AKA Paramount Lighting)with three light sources. This video ...more

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How to use lighting in a three part set up for photography

Mark Wallace explains how to use basic lighting principles and ...more

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How to do lighting for your first movie

Novice filmmakers tend to focus on the script and filming, but proper lighting lends a professional quality that can’t be beat. Learn how to ...more

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How to make the lighting better for your web videos

Isaac gives some helpful hints for better lighting in your videos.

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How to create cheap outdoor lighting for filming

Issac demonstrates a couple different outdoor lighting techniques and how "good" outdoor lighting can improve your videos.

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How to use lighting on the cheap

Some tips on how to do professional lighting on the cheap. This video provides low-price lighting tips for students and amateur film-makers ...more

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How to create good 3 point lighting for amateur film making

Lighting techniques for your feature or short film. This video covers ...more

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How to set up three point lighting for film making

This video covers the basic positions and uses for three point lighting: the hair light, the fill light, and the key light.

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How to use black wrap for film lighting equipment

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has some tips regarding lighting, gripping and gaffing. Mike's soul screams for Rosco's magic ...more

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How to use Kino Flo lighting systems on a film set

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has some tips regarding film lighting. See how to use these super cool (literally and figuratively ...more

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How to create basic lighting in CINEMA 4D 9.5

Lighting is a must for any 3D scene. This tutorial shows you how to set up basic lighting in CINEMA 4D version 9.5 using color, type of ...more

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How to add a dramatic lighting effect in Photoshop CS3

In this Adobe Photoshop CS3 tutorial we salvage a rather dull image by ...more

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How to install a wireless lighting system

Learn how install a wireless lighting system to control the lights in your home; watch a video that demonstrates how quickly this system ...more

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How to install undercabinet LED lighting

Learn how to install safe, dimmable LED lights underneath cabinets in a kitchen or workshop. Step-by-step video instructions of the entire ...more

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How to use the Shader Tree tool for lighting in Modo 201

Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative ...more

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How to setup basic PBR lighting in Houdini 9

This Houdini n9 software tutorial covers a very simple lighting and rendering scene to show the basic workflow for generating a PBR render ...more

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How to use Action Centers for camera and lighting in Modo

Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative ...more

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How to create a scene with diffuse lighting in CINEMA 4D

It's always good to have a basic understanding of lighting when ...more

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How to get started with lighting in OpenGL

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a standard specification defining a cross-language cross-platform API for writing applications that ...more

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How to design lighting

Watch as a professional lighting designer and consultant explains the history of lighting design, how and why to use a lighting designer ...more

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How to choose eco-friendly lighting

This video provides basic tips for creating attractive and energy efficient light sources in your home.

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How to find cheap lighting

Learn how to use cheap lights for video and photography and how to produce better results with them through diffusion, flash bouncing with ...more

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How to choose kitchen lighting

Kitchen lighting is vital to having a beautiful and functional kitchen, but even knowing where to start when choosing the type of lights for ...more

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How to install recessed lighting

Installing recessed lighting into your kitchen or living room creates an immediate update to the look of your home! Recessed lighting is ...more

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How to find cheap and cool DIY lighting for your film

Continuing on with budget lighting, we explore using Fluorescent and ...more

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How to make a robotic arm and make cheap lighting for shoots

This video tutorial from IndyMogul shows you how to make a robotic arm ...more

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How to do studio product lighting tricks yourself

Create clean backgrounds with no shadows and learn color balance tricks for more impact, all using simple lighting products.

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How to use lighting equipment for photography

Mark Wallace explains the use of lighting equipment (grip, light modifiers, and light sources).

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How to set up a pocket wizard system and use mixed lighting

Mark Wallace shows how to set up a pocket wizard system and use mixed ...more

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How to build a Photoflex softbox for studio lighting

This photography lighting video is about studio lighting tips and ...more

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Ah, memories. Nothin' like Charlie Brown Christmas to stir up warm and fuzzy holiday nostalgia. The lesson of Charlie Brown's Christmas tree: Do-It-Yourself. Straight from the lips of lovable Charlie ...

Lady Gaga Goes Uke

Here we are again. This time, however, it's not Britney Spears that's being uke-d, but the delightfully infamous Lady Gaga. The wicked (we-can't-help-but-look-watch-listen) Lady Gaga. The ukulele ...

HowTo: Photograph a Speeding Bullet

In light of our recent post, Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun, here's a thorough guide to building your own bullet capture system via robotics site Glacial Wanderer. Says Hack a Day: "A pair of ...

Soba Noodle Champion Slurps 399 Bowls in 10 Minutes

Eat your heart out, Joey Chestnut. There's a new super-speed-eater in town, and she means business. 45-year-old Hatsuyo Sugawara downed an incredible number of 399 bowls of soba noodles in just ten ...

High Fashion Invisible Shoes

Fashion designer Andreia Chaves of São Paulo has created some optically stunning, "invisible" shoes. Constructed with mirrors, the shoes blend into their environment, chameleon-style ...

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