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CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
1:30 - the basics of this interview frame
2:27 - what gear you really for lighting a scene
3:35 - gear we’ll use today
4:50 - the secret sauce for lighting a scene
7:55 - what makes bad lighting
9:51 - how not to over-light a scene
12:21 - setting up the frame
13:23 - setting the ambient light
15:03 - bringing the key light
18:48 - adding the secret sauce
23:18 - additional lights
24:44 - reviewing all the lights
26:14 - adding the negative fill
27:02 - final review
28:14 - practice on your own
29:55 - how to not suck at lighting
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🎥 WANT TO SHOOT DOCUMENTARIES LIKE A PROFESSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHER? START HERE: filmschool.lucforsyth.com/documentary-cinematography
⛑️NEED PERSONALIZED HELP? BOOK A 1:1 CALL AND LET’S MAKE A PLAN FOR YOU! ⛑️ calendly.com/lucforsyth/1-1-consultation-call
👇🏻MORE RESOURCES FOR FILMMAKERS 👇🏻
🗞 FREE MONTHLY TIPS FOR FILMMAKING, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
📘LIFE-CHANGING ADVICE FOR FILMMAKERS (FREE 70-PAGE EBOOK) 📘: tinyurl.com/ax9c3kkf
📽 A FILMMAKER’S GUIDE TO LONG TERM CAREER PLANNING (FREE 5 DAY CHALLENGE) 📽: bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD) 📖: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
📝✅ ESSENTIAL GEAR PACKING CHECKLIST (FREE DOWNLOAD) ✅📝: tinyurl.com/ycknfa7j
🤘 WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!) 🤘: audiio.com/lucforsyth
🔗 LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO
Wandering DP YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/wanderingdp
Wandering DP Podcast: wanderingdp.com/category/podcast
CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
1:30 - the basics of this interview frame
2:27 - what gear you really for lighting a scene
3:35 - gear we’ll use today
4:50 - the secret sauce for lighting a scene
7:55 - what makes bad lighting
9:51 - how not to over-light a scene
12:21 - setting up the frame
13:23 - setting the ambient light
15:03 - bringing the key light
18:48 - adding the secret sauce
23:18 - additional lights
24:44 - reviewing all the lights
26:14 - adding the negative fill
27:02 - final review
28:14 - practice on your own
29:55 - how to not suck at lighting
🎥 🔥 📷 GEAR I USE
MY ACAM: amzn.to/3CsrOoy
MY YOUTUBE CAM: amzn.to/3TcW12m
BEST DOC TRIPOD IN THE WORLD: bhpho.to/3VD3Gsn
MY FAVORITE CAMERA BACKPACK: bit.ly/3yTAJPh
EXPEDITION BACKPACK: bit.ly/3MEkco2
YOUTUBE LENS: amzn.to/3CuSl4x
CURRENT DRONE: amzn.to/3BRUQBR
KEY LIGHT: amzn.to/40cH7Q7
SHOTGUN MIC: amzn.to/3hVwVnL
COMPUTER: amzn.to/3HXNwlE
*Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended*
✋ SAY HI
Email (business inquiries only): luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth
