As a filmmaker, you know how important it is to get your lighting right, but this can only really come from a good understanding of how light works. Knowing what you want to achieve is half the battle.

Sunrise and sunset can provide some really beautiful light—it’s usually referred to as the golden hour because the light is warm and, well, gold! It comes with its share of challenges though: the sun is lower in the sky, so shadows are longer and because of the lovely rich colour, places and people can easily become oversaturated.

In this lesson we’ll look at how to use this light effectively, and make the most of every angle, including how to film silhouettes.

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