Introduction to Video Lighting Techniques
1h 2mBeginner2025-03-28
Authors
Skillshare
Course details
Discover the essential skills of cinematography, specifically focusing on the seven elements of lighting. Learn about the direction, shape, color, intensity, quality, texture, and movement of light. Explore how these aspects can influence your visual storytelling and bring your narratives to life. This course is ideal for aspiring filmmakers, videographers, and anyone interested in mastering the art of lighting in cinematography. By the end of this course, you will be able to create visually compelling videos that capture the essence of your story.
Skills covered
Video LightingVideo ProductionIntroduction toVideo
Concepts
Introduction
- Cinematography is all about lighting
- Tools and materials
- Story and lighting
Seven Elements of Lighting
- The direction of light
- The shape of light
- The color of light
- The intensity of light
- The quality of light
- The texture of light
- The movement of light
Conclusion
- Your turn - Create a video using these elements
- Next steps