Gaffer Julian White offers a masterclass in deconstructing Hollywood lighting. Whether you're trying to get that soft lighting, hard lighting, backlighting, or anything in Film Noir, film lighting can be a helluva setup. If you want to light like the movies, you have to dissect some of your favorite scenes to learn how they're set up. But how can you do that without knowing the intricacies of how film lighting works? Enter Julian White, a professional gaffer who breaks down some of the best and most unique film lighting inside Hollywood. In just six minutes, White coaches you through a masterclass of lighting and setups to help you learn from the complex and interesting setups that gaffers utilize on sets every day. Check out the full video from Cooke Optics TV below! I love the reveals of what's practical light, which are just creative ways to point tungsten lamps and even the uses of ring-lights in modern cinema. Heat is also a big factor, so it's no wonder LEDs and even China Balls are so prevalent on sets. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 23 April, 2019