Lighting Tutorials

[julius_karli]

Hey guys.
We all know how to set up light for interviews (more or less :thumbsup- there are tons of tutorials out there.

I would like to know if there are any good tips / tutorials for bigger lighting; for example how to light a living room. how to set accents, ....
I know this is a big aesthetic question but maybe there is a setup to start with?

Thank you for any tips.

 

[Dylan Macleod CSC]

Where are you located Julius? The Canadian Society of Cinematographers run some great and comprehensive lighting workshops.

 

[Eric M Hurt]

Start building a library of books...a number of great ones out there. Study them and practice and then practice some more, that's the way to learn. Try Reflections, by Benjamin Bergery.

 

[Ryan Sauve]

Where are you located Julius? The Canadian Society of Cinematographers run some great and comprehensive lighting workshops.

Hey Dylan, does the CSC only put out workshops in Toronto? Would be interested if they had one in Calgary. Would maybe fly to Toronto regardless though, thanks for the heads up.

 

[Mike P.]

http://stephenmurphydop.blogspot.co.uk

Stephen Murphy posts lighting diagrams and then has quick 30second videos walking around the set to explain things. He also seems camera agnostic -- getting amazing results from 5Ds, 35mm, Alexa, and RED alike. Plus his accent helps you to pay attention. At the very least it'll give you an idea of what goes into sets to make them look good.

Plus he does these really cool "DOP" bio pdf things, full of amazing pictures and inspirational quotes from the world's best cinematographers.

 

[Julien Cheron]

Hey Dylan, does the CSC only put out workshops in Toronto? Would be interested if they had one in Calgary. Would maybe fly to Toronto regardless though, thanks for the heads up.

Hey Ryan, I think so. They were suppose to have one this past weekend but it was postponed. I'm not sure until when though.

 

[julius_karli]

Where are you located Julius? The Canadian Society of Cinematographers run some great and comprehensive lighting workshops.

Hey.
I am from Europe... I think no chance for me ...

 

[julius_karli]

Start building a library of books...a number of great ones out there. Study them and practice and then practice some more, that's the way to learn. Try Reflections, by Benjamin Bergery.

Thank you, Reflections looks very interesting!

 

[julius_karli]

http://stephenmurphydop.blogspot.co.uk

Stephen Murphy posts lighting diagrams and then has quick 30second videos walking around the set to explain things. He also seems camera agnostic -- getting amazing results from 5Ds, 35mm, Alexa, and RED alike. Plus his accent helps you to pay attention. At the very least it'll give you an idea of what goes into sets to make them look good.

Plus he does these really cool "DOP" bio pdf things, full of amazing pictures and inspirational quotes from the world's best cinematographers.

Yeah - Thanx. This is what i was looking for (too)!

 

[Glen Powell]

I learned everything I know as D.P. from working as a P.A. / P.M. / Assistant Producer on Dylan Macleod, CSC commercial shoots... Best tutorials ever! Plus you get paid, get a free lunch, all the craft services you can eat, with the bonus of getting to listen to the insightful musings of some of the best 1st A.D.'s in the business.

Good times.

 

[Eric Santiago]

http://stephenmurphydop.blogspot.co.uk

Thanks Mike, this is helpful and ranks in my top ten REDUSER posts

 

[Sam Eilertsen]

Shane Hurlbut has a lot of really great info on his blog http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog

 

[StephenMurphy]

Thanks everybody - glad you find the blog useful! I should probably try and update it more regularly! to answer the original poster I'd also suggest you look into joining the friends of the ASC - there's some terrific workshop videos and q&a's there too
http://www.theasc.com/friends_of_the_asc/index_friend.php

 

[Matthew Scott]

I also have lighting setup/tutorials available at my blog: www.mattscottvisuals.com under the LIGHTING section.

 

[Matthew Scott]

Thanks everybody - glad you find the blog useful! I should probably try and update it more regularly! to answer the original poster I'd also suggest you look into joining the friends of the ASC - there's some terrific workshop videos and q&a's there too
http://www.theasc.com/friends_of_the_asc/index_friend.php

Mad blog Stephen!

 

[julius_karli]

Thanks everybody - glad you find the blog useful! I should probably try and update it more regularly! to answer the original poster I'd also suggest you look into joining the friends of the ASC - there's some terrific workshop videos and q&a's there too
http://www.theasc.com/friends_of_the_asc/index_friend.php

Yeah - Your blog is awesome!
Thanks for the ASC Friends tip - i´ll have a look.

@Matthew Scott: I already know your blog - very nice too - keep´em coming!

 

[Dylan Macleod CSC]

Hi Ryan - The CSC has been in discussion with a group in Winnipeg requesting a lighting workshop. Not sure it will happen yet - as they need a guarantee of a certain number of people. But keep your eye on the CSC web page (csc dot ca) for upcoming workshops. We have had good member interest in Montreal - so this will likely happen. Definitely looking to make them happen across the country. They have been pretty popular in T.O.