038 FILMDUDES - 6 basics for cinematic lighting

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In our opinion, the most important technical component for good videos and movies is a good lighting setup. For our new snack episode, we've put together six basics for cinematic lighting. Many of the points should already be part of the everyday life of most advanced listeners. However, we believe that most of you can pick up at least one little bit from our list. Have fun!

1. Three-point lighting as a basic for many situations

2. Brief digression: Light temperatures

3. Use of light formers

4. Work with available light

5. View the scene as a whole

6. Effect lights and technical tricks

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