Video Lighting: Master The Art of Lighting in Video and Film

Master The Art of Lighting in Video and Film to Produce Professional-looking Videos.

Created byDave B.

Last updated 12/2025

English

What you'll learn

how to use lighting equipment
types of lighting to use
color temperature of lighting
learn about dynamic range & lighting
electrical requirements of video lighting
you will learn how to use essential lighting equipment and techniques in order to accomplish desired aesthetic effects

Course content

5 sections • 14 lectures • 2h 2m total length

Introduction10:27

Understanding Dynamic Range & Lighting8:03
In this section we talk about what dynamic range is and how to match exposures for a camera’s dynamic range. This section demonstrates how simply boosting the ambient lighting levels can help to compensate for a camera’s dynamic range.
Types of Lighting12:18
The output of a lighting instrument is a key factor in how a light is used. In this section we will talk about the output of lights and how to modify the output. We will look at a photometric calculator on Arri’s website to get an idea of the measurement of a light’s output.
Color Temperature of Lighting14:11
In this lesson we will explore the effects of color temperature of lighting instruments. We’ll talk about a range of lights and what they will produce in the color temperature spectrum.
Electrical Requirements4:31
This section I go over different lighting sources (tungsten, fluorescent, LED) and what type of power they will need.

Tungsten Fresnels6:33
In this section we learn about tungsten fresnels and how you might use them. We also look at a typical fresnel’s output and a mini-fresnel’s output.
Tungsten Spotlights6:40
In this section we take a look at tungsten spotlights. We will take a look at one of my favorite lights, the ETC Source Four.
Two Good Lighting Instruments6:28
Tungsten Softbox4:29
In this section we look at a Lowel Rifa light, which is a great example of a super portable tungsten softbox. We also talk about the why you might want to consider tungsten lights in your kit.

Fluorescent Lights8:44
In this section we will look at a few different types of fluorescent lighting instruments and how you might use them.
LED Lights4:27
In this section we talk some different LED lighting instruments. We will go over the advantages and disadvantages of these types of lights.
Stands and Accessories for Lights16:53
In this section we go over stands and accessories for lights. I will also show you some good resources on where to find accessories.

Requirements

basic knowledge of video

Description

Digital video has introduced all kinds of possibilities for do-it-yourself video and film.

Believe it or not, your videos can look almost as good as professionals without buying new cameras. The secret is in better lighting.

While broadcast television networks do use better quality cameras, the fact is the major difference between Uncle Joe's underexposed home videos and really excellent broadcast television pictures is principally lighting and exposure.

In this course, Video Lighting Basics, you get a crash course in the basics of video lighting, including a few tips to get around the most common problems you'll run into in your productions. You will learn how to use essential lighting equipment and techniques in order to accomplish desired aesthetic effects.

This course will teach you how to get the lighting perfect for any shot, in studio and out. We’ll teach you how to master the art of light rigs, so wherever you find yourself shooting someone, you can make them look great and produce a professional-looking video.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in learning lighting for video and film

Video Lighting: Master The Art of Lighting in Video and Film

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 10min

Lighting Fundamentals4 lectures • 39min

Tungsten4 lectures • 24min

Other Lights and Gear3 lectures • 30min

Demos and Conclusion2 lectures • 19min

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