30wM: 3 Point Lighting

By Micah McWhorter

Lighting in filmmaking can be tricky sometimes. But much like anything, with practice you will get the hang of it.

Learn the basics with Micah McWhorter on how to light a subject through simple lighting techniques.

3 point lighting is used by the professionals and is the core of getting good lighting.

It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3. Check it out!

Tags:

  • 3 point lighting
  • cinematographer
  • director
  • Director of photography
  • DOP
  • DP
  • filmmaker
  • gaffer
  • independent filmmaking
  • lighting
  • shadow
  • subject
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