Join filmmaker Scott Baker for an in depth introduction on Lighting for Film, Photography, and Videography, and how to do it with minimal to no lighting kit (ex. Sunlight and Existing Lights) If you want to give your films a more professional and creative look, this is the foundation for understanding how use light to create that cinematic feel.
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WHAT WILL I LEARN?
<ul><li>Camera Settings — colour temperature, white balance, histograms</li>
<li>Lens Filters  — polarizers, NDs, UVs and how they solve problems and create compelling shots</li>
<li>Lighting Techniques — 3 Point set up, Hard vs Soft lighting, Using Reflectors, and  more </li>
</ul>YOU'LL BE READY TO FILM:
<ul><li>In Extremely Dark or Bright conditions</li>
<li>Live Events when you don't have control of the lighting</li>
<li>With minimal lighting equipment</li>
</ul>WHO IS THE CLASS FOR?
Whether you're an aspiring Cinematographer, Vlogger, or Beginner Videographer, this class is for all. And it doesn't matter if you're using a high end camera or your phone, these techniques still work, and they can be done with regular lights used in everyday life (including the sun). There is some equipment I will recommend, but even those are inexpensive. 
To make sure you thoroughly understand the material there are plenty of diagrams, tutorials, and real life examples. All designed so you finish this class feeling confident, and excited to use the knowledge and skills you've learned to take your filmmaking to the next level. 
To learn more about the Emotions of lighting (and other ways to connect with your audience) check out this class... 
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Class Introduction

What is Dynamic Range?

Reading a Histogram... It's Quite Easy

White Balance & Colour Temperature

Vignettes / Aberrations / X-Pattern

UV Filters and Their New Purpose

Polarizers, Why They're Essential

ND Filters and How They Level Up Your Skills

Variable ND's &   Gradients

Macro Filters, Let's Take a Closer Look

Filter Shapes,   Sizes, & Rings... Oh My!

Getting Good Exposure

A Few Exposure Examples

Shooting in Extremely Dark Scenarios

Shooting in Extremely Bright Scenarios

3 - Point Lighting

Front vs Back Lighting

Hard vs Soft Lighting

Banding... Beware of the Black Bars

Lens Flares & Ghosting (not the dating kind)

Conclusion

Depth of Field Comparison

Lighting for Videographers: Create a Professional Look without Expensive Lights

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