Video Lighting Techniques
X34.9540
/ $1,260
FALL 2008
Continuing Education:
Film, Video and Broadcasting
The skilled use of lighting to create contrast and ambience affects the quality and impact of a film or video image. Digital video is particularly sensitive as a medium to light and presents a special challenge to the aspiring filmmaker. If you are interested in making your footage look more professional, this course is designed for you. Learn how to create and communicate through the use of light. In order to understand the principles of professional lighting design, we study classic 3-point lighting set-ups and then experiment with a series of ratio exercises to observe the effect and determine how different contrasts ratios correlate with different emotional states and might lend themselves to particular projects or styles. Lighting styles such as high key and low key and the most commonly used lighting equipment from the vast array of lights available are discussed. Other topics include tips for effective low-budget lighting and demonstrations of how to balance mixed lighting sources.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Digital Video Production I/X34.9921 or equivalent experience.
This course is applicable toward:
Related Subject Areas: Cinematography, Digital Video Production
Course Materials
Section 1
Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm
October 1 - December 10
No Class Nov 26
10 Sessions
Instructor:
Erik Ryerson
Location: Washington Square
