Filmmakers Academy – DIY Lighting Tips and Tricks

14 Lessons | 1 hour of instructional videos

• You want to light like Hollywood but, unfortunately, you don’t have the budget to buy or even rent professional lights. No problem—DIY Lighting Tips and Tricks is a course where Shane Hurlbut, ASC explains how to light efficiently with lights and fixtures that are typically available at your local Home Depot store. 
• As a leading voice in the DIY movement, Shane applies cost-effective instruments and replacement methods to his lighting that are comparable to industry brands.
• Not only does DIY lighting save you money, but it also enables you to create distinct and noticeably more cinematic images for your audience to enjoy. Shane covers everything from straight DIY hardware store builds to custom rigging for specific circumstances in the script.
• He then walks you through the process of using inexpensive DIY lights in all applications including bounce light, shafting lights, backlights, key lights, fill lights, out-of-focus bokeh lights, along with many others.
• Also included are tips on how to create powerful and realistic effects, lighting to mimic fire, headlights, and televisions. Consider this course as your ultimate guide for DIY filmmaking solutions to elevate your craft!

Module 1 — DIY Lighting

• Building the Perfect Key Light: DIY
• DIY Home Depot Lights
• How To Light with DIY Lights Part 2
• How To Color Correct DIY Metal Halide Fixtures 

Module 2 — DIY Lighting Interiors

• How To Light Day Interiors: Part 1
• How To Light with DIY Lights: Part 2
• How To Light Day Interiors: Part 3
• How To Light Day Interiors: Part 4 

Module 3 — DIY Lighting Effects

• How To Create a Fire Effect Light: DIY
• How To Use a Fire Effects Light with Real Fire
• How To Create Firelight and Lamplight Effects: Into the Badlands
• How To Build a Headlight Gag
• How To Use a Headlight Gag
• How To Replicate TV Light: Kino Flo Lights