The sun is one big ol' light that can't be beat - unless of course you have rows and rows and banks and banks of lights. So it's easier to work with it as it moves across the sky during your shoot. Diffusion, bouncing, blocking it with negative fill - these are all ways we modify the sun's light to make our scenes look good. But we also need to plan ahead to know where the sun will be during the day. This video includes an example video of positioning the camera and talent through an afternoon to keep a consistent look to the short film.

How do you film a scene in a small space and with only three lights? And how do you make it look cinematic? When you know where to place your lights, and what colors to use it gets a little easier. I show an interrogation scene with dramatic lighting that I filmed with some friends to show an example of a small lighting setup for cinematography.

Small spaces can be a challenge when you’re a cinematographer. But knowing how to use the space and where to put the lights can make your life a lot easier. In this video we’ll look at a 3-point lighting setup for film and video and see some behind-the-scenes shots to see just how we get this kind of high-key, low-contrast look for commercial clients.