Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

LinkedIn Learning

Video Gear: Lighting

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn about the latest and greatest lighting equipment for video production, including LEDs, portable lighting, and solutions for textured, pure white, and pure black backdrops.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. Lighting with LEDs
  • Lighting with LEDs
  • Benefits of LED lighting
  • Intensity and color temperature
  • Accessories on a budget
2. Creating Textured Backdrops Using Only Lights, Part 1
  • Creating affordable textured backdrop with lights
  • It’s all about creating patterns
  • Creating a hand-cut gobo
  • Using a pattern backdrop
  • Creating a gobo with a transparency projector
  • Using a projector to create custom backdrops
3. Creating Textured Backdrops Using Only Lights, Part 2
  • Creating a textured backdrop with lights
  • Using precut metal gobos
  • Ordering your own gobos
  • Using a DJ projector to create gobos
  • Creating backdrops with effects glass
  • Adding a virtual gobo with Tiffen Dfx
4. Lighting with the Lume Cube
  • What is the Lume Cube?
  • Unboxing the Lume Cube
  • Controlling the Lume Cube
  • Unique features of the Lume Cube
5. How Do I Shoot a Pure White Backdrop?
  • How do I shoot a pure white backdrop?
  • Using a paper roll
  • Using a portable backdrop
  • Lighting a cyc wall
  • Gear overview
6. Using Small Lights
  • Small lights
  • Battery-operated lights
  • Lowel Blender
  • Lowel portable spotlight
7. How Do I Shoot a Pure Black Backdrop?
  • How do I shoot a pure black backdrop?
  • Using a duvetyne or fabric
  • Using a portable backdrop system
  • Shooting a black studio
  • Gear overview

Taught by

Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman

Reviews

Start your review of Video Gear: Lighting

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.