Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I’ll walk you through the decision-making behind our lighting setup—how we balanced mixed color temperatures, shaped light with limited gear, and made the space feel natural and cinematic. From camera placement to modifiers, and even using household lamps, this video covers how we made it all work despite unexpected challenges.
Throughout the video, I break down not just the technical setup—cameras, lights, flags, and modifiers—but also the why behind every choice. From using a 4x4 diffuser and negative fill to control spill, to strategically embracing available window light, to enhancing depth with small accent fixtures, it’s a constant balancing act.
If you’re a cinematographer, gaffer, or indie filmmaker working in real locations without full control, this video is a deep dive into how to think critically and creatively about lighting.
👉 Tune in for Part 2, where I'll cover the three-person setup in more detail.
I’ll walk you through the decision-making behind our lighting setup—how we balanced mixed color temperatures, shaped light with limited gear, and made the space feel natural and cinematic. From camera placement to modifiers, and even using household lamps, this video covers how we made it all work despite unexpected challenges.
Throughout the video, I break down not just the technical setup—cameras, lights, flags, and modifiers—but also the why behind every choice. From using a 4x4 diffuser and negative fill to control spill, to strategically embracing available window light, to enhancing depth with small accent fixtures, it’s a constant balancing act.
If you’re a cinematographer, gaffer, or indie filmmaker working in real locations without full control, this video is a deep dive into how to think critically and creatively about lighting.
👉 Tune in for Part 2, where I'll cover the three-person setup in more detail.
