Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Here are 4 tips for creating a great image every time! I break down each one of my methods to building a cinematic image from scratch.

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Tube lights - bhpho.to/3dRnORw
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00:00 - Intro to a great image
00:58 - Tip #1 Location
02:30 - Tip #2 Art Direction
03:21 - Tip #3 Lighting
04:37 - Tip #4 Composition
06:15 - Squarespace
07:05 - Practical setup
09:40 - The Final Shot
10:16 - SUBSCRIBE

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