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...

A mirror probably isn’t your first thought when it comes to photographic accessories, but they can be really useful for outdoor lighting. Reflections from...

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...

In a previous lesson, we looked at how important reflectors can be when dealing with both environmental and studio lighting, but what if you can’t afford to...

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...

Diffusing light can let just enough in to soften the light and make it useable. In this lesson we’ll cover how and when to use a diffuser: light when your...

Learn how to create a basic lighting setup: backlight, fill light and a key light. This is the same setup as a studio, working outside just takes a little...

Using a reflector to create a second, or softer light source by redirecting the light is an important and useful skill. In this lesson we’ll look at how to...

A cloudy day can make the light dull and flat. When a scene lacks definition like this, we need to find ways to create it.This lesson looks at how to make...

Shadows are just as difficult as full sunshine. When an object is casting a shadow on your subject, the temptation is to move; but sometimes, we can use it...

Sunlight: too much is harsh and blinding, not enough and you’ll cause odd shadows. In this lesson, you’ll learn where to position your camera and subjects...

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...