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Lighting a Scene
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When you first step onto a set or scout a location, it can be an overwhelming experience trying to figure out how to light the scene.  Where do you start?  Where do you put the key light?  How do you work with the ambience?

This module not only gives you valuable pointers and a step-by-step guide to planning the lighting for a scene, but Emmy-winning DP Jason Tomaric, Vice President of Lighting of Arri John Gresch and veteran gaffer Ron Sill walk you through the lighting of a scene for a movie.  

See for yourself the DP’s process as he shares his tips and techniques with you from first thoughts of the set through the final lighting.

 


Go with Jason to the set as he walks you through each step of how he chose to light the scene.  He describes his thought process, shows you which lights he uses and how he mixes color temperatures to create the look.


 

This module contains
  • 23:09 video featuring Emmy-winning Director of Photography, Jason Tomaric, Vice President of Lighting of Arri John Gresch, and veteran Hollywood gaffer Ron Sill
  • Resource guide to lighting a scene
Learn
  • How to approach a new location and determine existing lighting
  • How to determine placement of key lights
  • How to light based on the blocking of the actors
  • How to light a large area
  • How to work with ambient light
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"Finally... a complete resource for independent filmmakers!  Thank you, Jason Tomaric for succinctly compiling all the most pertinent and useful information so that when my memory needs jogging, help is just a click away! Your generosity in sharing your success formula is so refreshing."

- Amina Fakir, producer

Bulletins
September 10, 2009

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March 3, 2009

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August 22, 2008

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