Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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00:00 - Practical lighting approach
02:04 - Sony FX3 setup
03:00 - The shot concept
03:34 - Quick lighting tips
04:12 - Lighting plan
04:55 - Judging exposure
05:40 - Starting point/blank canvas
06:20 - Adding the second light (Spotlight mount) & haze
09:30 - How do improve the initial shot
10:00 - Background lighting (tube lights)
11:43 - Problem solving
12:38 - Coffee Ad break
13:24 - Pivot the approach
13:53 - More tubes
14:15 - Fine tuning the setup
17:20 - The cinematographer's secret weapon
18:35 - Finalizing the shot
19:20 - Check your work
21:23 - Moving in for close up
23:07 - Close up finale

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