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...

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. In this...

The classic three-light setup, natural light, or a variety of other options: How you light your subject can completely change how the subject looks on film...

Lighting a video studio is crucial so in this tutorial I'm going to show you how to create a 3-point lighting system for the subject and also how to use...

Leaking light into your images might sound like something bad, or a technical mistake, but it can actually really give your images style and impact. Learn...

In this video from my course A Photographer's Guide to Light, you will learn about direct reflections and see how they work in lighting and photography.