Lighting Film & Theater

Make a creature puppet that bites and wags when held

How to make a creature puppet that bites and wags when held

Scare the hell out of everybody with this horrific puppet creature... in your movies that is. This is a great and scary puppet monster that you can make with a little hard work. It even bites and wags, and ...

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Blow your actor in half with this cool film effect

How to blow your actor in half with this cool film effect

Ready to make your horror movie masterpiece, on par with the likes of Sam Raimi, Tobe Hooper, Eli Roth, Rob Bottin, and the late Stan Winston? Well, this shows you how to hack somebody in half, right across ...

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Boffer sword fight, after learning about boffers

How to boffer sword fight, after learning about boffers

The boffer... the foam sword... duct tape... larping! For those who don't know what LARP stands for, it means live action role-playing. It's been around since the seventies, and it's gaining popularity across ...

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Make a blood spurting knife wound

How to make a blood spurting knife wound

Whether it's Halloween or you're making your own movie, this SFX video is sure to wow and amaze. In order to make this bloody knife wound, get out a Dremel, safety glasses, vice, knife, thin plastic tubing, a ...

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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 use Kino Flo lighting systems on a film set

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 use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Mike and Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding ...more

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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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How to use studio lighting equipment for good video

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 use three point lighting

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 create good 3 point lighting for amateur film making

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 display lightning FX & fog into back of tombstone

Display lightning FX & fog into back of tombstone

Check out this demonstrational video to learn how to create lighting ...more

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How to light a green screen for special effects

Light a green screen for special effects

This video shows you how to light a green screen for smoother special effects. A good lighting of the green screen makes it easier to key it ...more

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How to light a two-person interview

Light a two-person interview

Learn how to frame and block an over-the-shoulder shot as Matt, the Shirtless Apprentice, demonstrates the use of cutters to block lens ...more

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How to make a studio light out of a tin can

Make a studio light out of a tin can

A brief demo of me making a studio light from a tin can. This video uses a GU-10 light socket and 50W(120v)globe aka bulb.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lighting (70 How-Tos)

Obama! Are You Eating that Chicken Wing Correctly?

Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to eat a chicken wing. And yes, Obama likes chicken wings just like everybody else does. Here's how you do it, courtesy of Food Wishes (also, here's several ...

SPLAT! Art Made from Everyday Household Items

Tom Friedman. One of my very favorite contemporary artists. Friedman injects the wonder into the humdrum. He creates magic from the unsuspected with his incredible sculptures assembled from simple ...

Cheat Your Way to 300 (via Remote Control)

This is full blown cheating - no ifs, ands or buts about it. Introducing the RC900, a remote-control bowling ball invented by San Antonio, Texas-based 900 Global. Says Popular Mechanics, "The ...

World's Fastest Bicycle Goes 75mph

Cycling enthusiasts, behold. Fastest bicycle in the world, designed by VARNA of British Columbia. Pretty impressive. Check it out, Barbara Buatois of France completes her new One Hour World Record at ...

Knit Your Food

Knitted delectable delights from Ed Bing Lee. Inspired? Gotta start somewhere. Previously, Crocheters Like to Party, Too. English Ladies Knit Entire Village.

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