If you want to get into filmmaking, you need to learn the three-point lighting setup and techniques.
When it comes to shooting your own projects or taking on commissions, you want everything to look professional. I’ve found that the most professional productions are the ones that do the basic things perfectly, like the three-point lighting setup. Lighting techniques like this are crucial to your education as a filmmaker. But what is the three-point lighting technique and how can you master it? The three-light setup takes some practice.
Today, I’m going to take you through this lighting scheme. We’re going to learn about key lights, fill lights, and backlights. We’ll see how this three-point setup became a sample in Hollywood, and we’ll learn the best ways to use it and modify it for your shooting needs. And we’ll cover a few other film lighting techniques along the way.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
