Lighting the Sets
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of lighting for film, television, and video production. Students will explore how lighting affects mood, storytelling, and visual clarity, learning to control light sources, color temperature, and shadows to achieve desired cinematic effects.
§ 01 By the end you can
- Understand fundamental lighting principles for film and TV.
- Apply lighting techniques for different moods, scenes, and genres.
- Utilize various light sources and modifiers to control intensity, direction, and color.
- Plan and execute lighting setups for interior and exterior scenes.
- Evaluate lighting quality and make adjustments to achieve consistent, cinematic results.
§ 02 Sixteen sessions
The whole semester.
- 01Introduction to Lighting in Film and TV
- 02Understanding Light: Intensity, Quality, and Direction
- 03Color Temperature and White Balance
- 04Key, Fill, and Back Lighting (Three-Point Lighting)
- 05Lighting for Mood and Genre
- 06Interior Scene Lighting Techniques
- 07Exterior Scene Lighting Techniques 8. Controlling Shadows and Highlights
- 08 · MidtermPractical Use of Light Modifiers and Diffusers
- 09Using Practical and Natural Light Sources
- 10Creative and Motivated Lighting
- 11Lighting for Interviews and Close-Ups
- 12Night Lighting Techniques
- 13Advanced Lighting Setups and Effects
- 14Safety and Equipment Handling 16. Final Project Development
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
§ 03 Final project
Students will create a set for a music video or TVC ad, and plan and execute its lighting.
The project must demonstrate mastery of lighting principles, mood creation, and practical use of equipment, including key, fill, and backlights.
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