Lighting is everything in filmmaking. Lighting sets apart the novices and pros, and can make or break a scene. Good thing lighting doesn’t have to be complicated.
In this lesson, Danny Gevirtz teaches you how to problem-solve for any situation and create the striking cinematic lighting you envisioned. Learn how to create dimension, mood, and make your subjects look impeccable.
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SKU: m-lesson-045
What You'll Learn
0:01:55
Introduction
0:01:55
Meet Danny as he welcomes you to the course and walks you through what you’ll learn. Danny explains why lighting is paramount and how you can master it.
0:02:51
My Philosophy
0:02:51
In this segment, Danny breaks down his philosophy when it comes to cinematic lighting. Filmmakers have the tendency to over-complicate lighting. Danny’s opinion? Good problem-solving skills are key.
0:04:48
My Framework
0:04:48
Danny teaches his method for achieving cinematic lighting in any scenario. He explains how to read the existing lighting in a scene and work it to your needs.
1:02:00
Daytime Lighting
1:02:00
Danny shows how to light two interior scenes and one exterior scene. He breaks down how to transform daytime lighting into cinematic goodness.
0:17:30
Nighttime Lighting
0:17:30
Night falls and it’s a different ball game. In this segment, Danny shows how to light two scenes, one interior and one exterior.
0:07:39
Lighting Breakdown of Favorite Series
0:07:39
Sit down with Danny as he talks about some of his favorite shots and breaks down how he achieved them.
0:02:53
Conclusion
0:02:53
Danny wraps up the course with an overview and some final thoughts. Your turn.
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Instructor
Danny Gevirtz
Hey! I'm Danny Gevirtz (@dannygevirtz), a Commercial & Documentary Cinematographer from Philadelphia, PA.
