1. Let There
Be Light
Why Lighting is the Most Important
Part of Your Film

2. Why Do We Need Light in
Filmmaking?
● It Sets a Visual Mood

3. 1. Modifying Shapes and
Textures to Create

4. 2. Enhance or Exaggerate
Subject Features

5. 3. Direct Viewer Attention

6. 4. Establish a Time of Day

7. Why Do We Need Light in
Filmmaking?
● It Sets a Visual Mood
● It Allows Us to See

8. Without Light You Cannot
Produce a Quality Image

9. Think Like A Director of
Photography
Not Someone Who ‘Shoots’ Video

10. Color
5 Aspects of Lighting
ShapeQualityBrightnessPosition

11. The Sun: The Best Free
Light Source

12. Three Point Lighting

13. Color Temperature

14. 14
When Lighting
Remember:
• Light Sets the Mood.
• Light Allows Us To Make Images.
• BE A Director of Photography.
• Understand the 5 Aspects of Lighting.
• Be Creative and Think of DIY Ways to Light Your Scenes.
PRACTICE !!