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Lighting a Video Interview

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to assemble the right gear, frame your shoot, and control the lighting on the set of a video interview. Get techniques that will flatter your subjects and your budget.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Using the exercise files
1. The Objectives of Interview Lighting
  • What are the objectives?
  • Things to consider before you arrive
2. The Essential Equipment
  • A basic light kit
  • Light types
  • Stands
  • Light modifiers
  • Stingers and adapters
3. A Review of the Exposure Triangle
  • Shutter speed
  • Aperture
  • ISO
4. Determine the Mood
  • Time of day
  • Emotional tone of the interview
  • Genre
5. Establish a Schedule
  • Time vs. resources
  • Compromise
6. Considerations Before the Interview
  • Bringing the talent on set
  • Interview tone and mood continuity
  • Technical concerns
7. Background of an Interview
  • Interview space as the background
  • Interview backdrop
8. Framing the Shot
  • Evaluating the space
  • Finding the best angle
  • Talent standing in the shot
9. The Essentials of Three-Point Lighting
  • Key light
  • Fill light
  • Back light
10. Make It Look Good
  • Lighting the background
  • Lighting the talent's face
11. Techniques for Controlling the Light
  • Flagging
  • Bouncing
  • Dimming
  • Netting
  • Diffusing
  • Color correcting
12. Finalizing the Shot
  • Using a stand-in
  • Evaluating the talent's wardrobe
  • Final adjustments
  • Set the eye line
  • Bringing it all together
Conclusion
  • Wrapping up

Taught by

James Ball and Richard Harrington

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