Posts tagged lighting

• 18 Nov

  Blog: Indy Mogul

  Cinematography & Lighting Tutorial II

  Here is Part II of the Cinematography & Lighting Tutorials that I found recently. Check it out, more great basic advice. 

• 03 Nov

  Blog: Indy Mogul

  Cinematography & Lighting Tutorial

  I found this 3-part Cinematography and Lighting tutorial that I think is really helpful is dissecting the lighting of a scene, and the concept of the "film-look". Really interesting, check it out.

• 22 May

  Blog: Indy Mogul

  Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Cheap Bounce Board

    So we've covered some lighting techniques, and how to assemble a cheap lighting kit in the past.  But something that I haven't really talked about how to make (and that is actually really simple) is the basic bounce board. These are really easy to make, and can help really improve your lighting

• 15 Dec

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Green Screen on the Go Build

  This week on Backyard FX, we build a portable green screen for under $40 that you can take with you on shoots.  Erik also gives you the basics on how to correctly light a green screen shoot and how to replace the green screen in post-production.  Tomorrow, you'll find out what 'The Spirit' does on

• 12 Nov

  Blog: Indy Mogul

  Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Diffusion Panel

   Indy Mogul has covered lighting on more than one occasion, showing you how to make an adjustable florescent light kit, the basics of three-point lighting, Bounce Boards, and Advanced Lighting Techniques Part 1 and Part 2. Lighting is an art, and one of the most important parts of the filmmaking pr

• 05 Sep

  Blog: Indy Mogul

  Very Informative Depth-of-field Tutorial

                  Depth of Field Explained (by snodart.com) from NT on Vimeo.This was a great tutorial I came across that explained exactly how Depth-of-Field works, and what it means for your image. It's originally from SnodArt.com, along with alot of other fantastic tutorials, so check t

• 18 Apr

  Blog: Indy Mogul

  Build Plans: 600 Watt Hand-Squeezer

  Heya Mogulers, this build will show you how to whip together an easy to use, portable, in-line dimmer for any tungsten or incandescent lights you use in your filmmaking.So let's get started!first off, you're going to need the following items:A one foot or so length of 18 ga. lamp wire, a single-pole

• 18 Apr

  Episode: 4 Minute Film School

  Advanced Lighting (Part One): 4 Minute Film School

  The first installment of our 4 Minute Film School on advanced lighting covers all the theory you'll need to know to start getting a more professional look for your video projects. From gels and color temperature to diffusion and hotspots, you'll not only be better at lighting...but a better person a