Film Lighting Made Simple

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Dandan Liu

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01 - Course Intro.mp4

02:18

02 - Class Project.mp4

00:18

03 - Why Light.mp4

01:24

04 - Principles of Lighting.mp4

00:48

05 - The Key Light.mp4

00:41

06 - The Fill.mp4

01:14

07 - The Back Light.mp4

00:28

08 - Lighting Setup Recap.mp4

01:09

09 - Lighting Tools.mp4

00:38

10 - Quantity of Light.mp4

00:34

11 - Color Temperature.mp4

00:33

12 - Quality of Light.mp4

00:49

13 - Diffusion.mp4

01:26

14 - Focusers.mp4

00:21

15 - Negative Fill.mp4

00:50

16 - Lighting 5 Step Method.mp4

01:13

17 - Lighting in the Real World.mp4

00:32

18 - Lighting Interview.mp4

05:08

19 - Insider Tip.mp4

00:15

20 - Lighting Closeups.mp4

01:25

21 - Final Montage.mp4

01:16

22 - Course Conclusion.mp4

01:27

Dandans Lighting Kit.pdf

Description

“Simplicity is the eye of sophistication.”

-Oscar Wilde

Feeling intimidated by the lighting process as a filmmaker?

I don't blame you. From all the online lighting courses out there, it seems like complicated light set ups and a big crew are the only way to light beautiful shots. Well, after years of working as a professional cinematographer in the industry, I've come to realize this:

Beautiful lighting can be simple!

Hence, this course.

This course teaches beginners how to approach film lighting with simplicity & nuance, focusing on lightweight, affordable light set-ups for the independent filmmaker. Inspired by the gorgeous cinematography of the Netflix show Chef’s Table, this course is divided into three parts. First, it will train your eye to see the nuances of light. Second, it will teach you how to shape light in a streamlined 5 step method. Third, it will apply all of the lessons in the real world by bringing you into a food and interview shoot of a private chef in Italy.

So get ready to have both your eyes and tastebuds drooling, as you leave with all the knowledge and a complete roadmap on how to create beautiful lighting for your film. This course is intended for complete beginners, but taking my “Creating a Beautiful, Cinematic Documentary with Soul” or “Filmmaker Booster Class” will help contextualize the lessons.

What You'll Learn?

Film & Video
Food Photography
Cinematography
Filmmaking
Independent Film
Videography
Documentary

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Dandan Liu

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Hi there! I’m Dandan, an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and contemplative creative living in Italy.

As a self-taught filmmaker, I love foraging for unique stories around the world that illuminate the interconnections among us. I started making films while on a 4 year journey living in monasteries around the world. One film led to the next, and after persevering for many years, I found myself working full time on film crews and streaming my films on Roku, Apple TV, museums, trains, and airplanes.

My highest work is helping others craft an authentic, creative, and mindful life- your unique work of art. I believe that knowing who you truly are is the foundation for flourishing in every area of life. So, I founded Unravel, a playful journey of self discovery, which has changed the lives of many people around the world.

The best place to keep in touch is through my newsletter, which I've designed to be my virtual teahouse. Receive curated distillations on the art of authentic living and behind-the-scenes looks into my creative processes. Connect with me on instagram too, which is my shortform playground.

Cheering you on,

Dandan

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