Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is high-key lighting? Definition & Meaning High-key lighting is a bright, low-contrast lighting style that reduces shadows and creates an even, soft look across the scene. It’s often used to suggest upbeat, clean, or polished atmospheres—especially in comedies, commercials, and classic Hollywood musicals. When to Use High-Key Lighting High-key lighting is often associated with… Continue reading What Is High Key Lighting? Definition, Examples & How To Create It
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Indoor Lighting Tips for Vlogging At-Home
Reading Time: 6 minutesLooking to improve your homemade video content? If you want people to notice your content, you must have a good setup, a great script, and amazing lighting. Here are some tips on how to perfect your lighting in vlogs. 1. Take Advantage of Natural Light You Have The first thing to do is consider every… Continue reading Indoor Lighting Tips for Vlogging At-Home
What is Color Temperature in Film?
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is color temperature? Definition & Meaning Color temperature measures the hue of the light sources influencing your shot. Color temperature is measured in degrees Kelvin. The lower the Kelvin setting in the camera, the bluer (or colder) your light sources appear, while the higher the Kelvin, the more orange (or hotter) they will seem.… Continue reading What is Color Temperature in Film?
Lighting In Film 102: Types of Lamps, Lights & Modifications
Reading Time: 11 minutesIn the previous article, we looked at different lighting types, such as natural and artificial. Now it’s time to move on to light bulbs and accessories that help to manipulate the light. As you probably know, different bulbs produce light, such as incandescent, halogen, tungsten, etc. Each has its properties and is suitable for particular… Continue reading Lighting In Film 102: Types of Lamps, Lights & Modifications
Lighting In Film 101. Part 1: Different Types of Light
Reading Time: 10 minutesCinematographers use a combination of lights, colors, and shadows to “paint the scene” and draw attention to the most essential aspects. Choosing the right light type when filming dramatically impacts its quality, mood, and overall aesthetic. When you want to shape your scene, you have numerous lighting types, such as natural, hard, soft, mixed, etc.,… Continue reading Lighting In Film 101. Part 1: Different Types of Light