Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Understanding Golden Hour Photography, Videography & Filmmaking. This video offers help on shooting during the golden hour (or magic hour) when the sun is at a low angle and the sunlight is traveling through more of the atmosphere which softens and reduces the intensity of direct light. This makes your job easier as a photographer as the diffused, golden light produces less contrast and evenly exposed photographs. Topics covered include white balance, shutter speed, flare, contrast, calculating the length of Magic Hour and more.
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Chapters:
00:00 Opening
01:26 Golden Hour Defined
03:03 Get the Most Out of Golden Hour
04:53 Lens Flare
06:04 Silhouettes
06:19 Rim Light
06:33 White Balance and Color Temperature Tips
08:59 Shutter Speed Tips
09:58 Using a Neutral Density Filter
10:11 Blue Hour Shooting
10:41 Plan Ahead For Your Shoot
11:06 Be Flexible
11:57 Learn More
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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
Jim Costa Films:
jamesvcosta.com
instagram.com/jimcostafilms
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twitter.com/jimcostafilms
linkedin.com/in/jimcostafilms
Kelvin Color Temperature & White Balance Explained:
youtube.com/watch?v=1bEs6g5S0vY
Blue Hour Shooting Tips:
youtube.com/watch?v=OsF9ZCyCLHU&t=3s
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LinkedIn:
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For more information on my video services, check out my website: jamesvcosta.com. Follow, Like, Subscribe & Connect for more video content, tips and tricks for using technology and the information you need to take your photos and videos and your business to the next level.
Disclaimer: Some of the links above may be affiliate links from which I earn a small commission when you purchase from them.
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Understanding Golden Hour Photography, Videography & Filmmaking. This video offers help on shooting during the golden hour (or magic hour) when the sun is at a low angle and the sunlight is traveling through more of the atmosphere which softens and reduces the intensity of direct light. This makes your job easier as a photographer as the diffused, golden light produces less contrast and evenly exposed photographs. Topics covered include white balance, shutter speed, flare, contrast, calculating the length of Magic Hour and more.
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Chapters:
00:00 Opening
01:26 Golden Hour Defined
03:03 Get the Most Out of Golden Hour
04:53 Lens Flare
06:04 Silhouettes
06:19 Rim Light
06:33 White Balance and Color Temperature Tips
08:59 Shutter Speed Tips
09:58 Using a Neutral Density Filter
10:11 Blue Hour Shooting
10:41 Plan Ahead For Your Shoot
11:06 Be Flexible
11:57 Learn More
_________________________________________________________________
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
Jim Costa Films:
jamesvcosta.com
instagram.com/jimcostafilms
facebook.com/jimcostafilms
twitter.com/jimcostafilms
linkedin.com/in/jimcostafilms
Kelvin Color Temperature & White Balance Explained:
youtube.com/watch?v=1bEs6g5S0vY
Blue Hour Shooting Tips:
youtube.com/watch?v=OsF9ZCyCLHU&t=3s
__________________________________________________________________________________
Love Editing? Want to get started using Adobe Premiere Pro CC but not certain how? I'm here to help. I've been a professional video producer and editor for over 3 decades & I've created a F-R-E-E shortcut guide for Premiere Pro listing hundreds of Keyboard, Panel & Application shortcuts. Click below to get your free copy!
jimcostafilms.lpages.co/adobe-premiere-pro-cc-quick-start-guide
Get your F-R-E-E DSLR & Mirrorless Camera Video Cheat Sheet here:
jimcostafilms.lpages.co/dslr-mirrorless-camera-video-cheat-sheet
________________________________________________________
YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/channel/UCyBhN87iiWuFDlQzmWN8zCg
Facebook:
Private FB Group:
facebook.com/groups/videoproducersandcontentcreators
Business FB Group:
facebook.com/jimcostafilms
Instagram:
instagram.com/jimcostafilms
Twitter:
twitter.com/jimcostafilms
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/jimcostafilms
______________________________________________________________
For more information on my video services, check out my website: jamesvcosta.com. Follow, Like, Subscribe & Connect for more video content, tips and tricks for using technology and the information you need to take your photos and videos and your business to the next level.
Disclaimer: Some of the links above may be affiliate links from which I earn a small commission when you purchase from them.
#techsavvysenior #jimcostafilms #jimcosta jim costa jim costa films
