Lighting Film & Theater

Create and animate a stop motion LEGO brickfilm

How to create and animate a stop motion LEGO brickfilm

After years of playing around with Legos as a kid, I've finally found the value in them... brickfilms! The next time you clean your basement or attic, dig out those old Legos and start animating with stop ...

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Do different types of traditional hand animation

How to do different types of traditional hand animation

This film was awarded the Green Ribbon in Itami Film Festival, 1993. Learn how various techniques of animation work and see some amazing examples- including an animated pin up girl! The film is in Japanese ...

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Make a voodoo love doll

How to make a voodoo love doll

Voodoo dolls. Love. What better of a combination? This crazy voodooist tells all. Great for Valentine's Day.

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Make a shoebox lens for your camera

How to make a shoebox lens for your camera

Try your hand at some camera special effects with a cool shoebox lens. This is a cool picture effect that can add life to your movie. It involves a magnifying glass, paint, and some plastic.

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Assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

How to assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

Setup your RED ONE into the optimal configuration for light weight shooting. This is one of many incredible tutorials on the RED CAM we at WonderHowTo shot on location.

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How to properly light a blue screen for special effects

Properly light a blue screen for special effects

This video shows you how to light up a bluescreen for special effects ...more

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How to set up three point lighting for film making

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 set up three point lighting for shooting video

Set up three point lighting for shooting video

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

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
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How to use a sun gun when shooting a film

Use a sun gun when shooting a film

In this episode, The Shirtless Apprentice gives us some tips and information on how to use one of the most versatile and under appreciated ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
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How to use available light when shooting videos

Use available light when shooting videos

Part of OnQCo's series of custom video tutorials designed to help beginners become better filmmakers.

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to use black wrap for film lighting equipment

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 lighting on the cheap

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 use the Altman Light Kit

Use the Altman Light Kit

This is a description on how to use the Altman Swing Pack Light kit, including assembly and proper storage.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to use the sun as a key light for photography and video

Use the sun as a key light for photography and video

Israel Hyman shows yow how to use the sun as a key light for film ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to use three point lighting with green screen

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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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to shoot day for night and night for day for movie making

Shoot day for night and night for day for movie making

The sun can change positions during a shoot. It's pretty annoying. But ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to use low cost fluorescent lights when shooting video

Use low cost fluorescent lights when shooting video

See the low cost fluorescent lights Bill Myers uses when shooting ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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How to be safe on a film set

Be safe on a film set

Mike and Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding production. Set Safety: 'Striking!' Don't burn a dude or dudette's ...more

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How to improve your lighting for videos

Improve your lighting for videos

In this video, Steve Garfield shows you how lighting can improve your homemade video. Putting more light in a room increases the brightness ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by elquesogrande23 | Comments 0
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How to light Your Video

Light Your Video

This video covers basic lighting techniques for your videos, podcasts, and photographs.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to set up eye lights when shooting a film/video

Set up eye lights when shooting a film/video

Mike and Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding production, specifically... cinematography and gaffing. Discover ...more

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How to using "three point lighting" for video

Using "three point lighting" for video

We tagged along as Mark gave a 3 point lighting demonstration at a recent Videomaker Workshop.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
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How to film in low light situations using the Canon HV20

Film in low light situations using the Canon HV20

The so-called 'photo button trick' can help you get the exposure right ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to make cheap movie lighting

Make cheap movie lighting

A poor man's movie light, for night films, cheap and easy to make!

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to use the right lighting for your set

Use the right lighting for your set

If you can get through this video, you might learn some helpful tips for how to use proper lighting for your set.

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Undulating LED Wave Sculpture

Beautiful LED sculpture made for the 2008 100% Design exhibition in Earls Court. Curious how it was made? Process images below the video. Previously, 24,000 LED Light-Up-My-Dress. LED Wand + RIFD ...

Robot Dance Off Gets Creepy

As November was coming to an end this year, the "6th Robo-One Gate in International Robot Exhibition 2009" dance competition took place. The contenders are just a little bit creepy, to say ...

2009's Most Amazing Scientific Images

Popsci has posted 2009's most amazing scientific images, and there's quite a few great ones in there. A few of our favorites below, click through for all 62. In short, Cow Farts. "Scientists ...

DARPA Develops Explosive Blocking Mega-Shield

DARPA has released footage of the Iron Curtain, a pretty impressive shield system that will protect armored vehicles from oncoming explosives. With $8 million in Army approved funds, DARPA will ...

Big Brother's Watching You (HowTo Un-Google Yourself)

Some think of Google as the ultimate Big Brother, and with good reason. If you use Google (and most of us do), Google potentially has your email history, your complete search history, your travel ...

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