Filmmakers Academy – DIY Lighting Tips and Tricks – ENG

a course by Shane Hurlbut, ASC, on Filmmakers Academy, revealing secrets to crafting cinematic lighting using affordable materials from hardware stores! Perfect for indie filmmakers working on a tight budget. 🎥 ✨ What’s Inside: – Format: Video lessons (~1.5 hours), – AI Support: Lighting analysis for mood optimization and resource efficiency. – Skills: – Using household lamps, LEDs, and work lights from Home Depot. – Creating soft light with everyday items (parchment paper, shower curtains). – Streaks ‘N Tips technique: applying temporary hair spray to bulbs for light direction control and flare prevention. – Manipulating shadows and contrast for dramatic effects. – Safe handling of DIY lighting setups. – Practice: Step-by-step guides for building DIY lighting for scenes (e.g., mimicking candlelight or screen glow). – Outcome: Skills to create professional lighting on a minimal budget. Compatibility: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Windows, macOS. 🚀