Cinematography is in so many ways different from photography, there’s a need to understand frame rates, aspect ratios, frame rate to shutter speed correlation, video formats, etc… the list is endless and the last thing you want to spend any time referencing is the handbook on lighting.
Like photography, light is the lifeblood of cinema. It dictates the mood and sometimes, the tone of a movie. Good lighting as the potential to levitate and okay script whilst bad light can make a good movie almost unbearable to watch. In this video guide, Roberto Schaefer (D.O.P; Geostorm, Quantum of Solace, Finding Neverland)breaks down the secrets to lighting a scene properly and simulating various scenarios that elevate script, bringing to life the vision you have in your head.
Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or soda and delve into this masterfully taught lesson for free.
