How to Master the Art of Practical Lighting
When you break it down, lighting equipment for video production can really be sorted into two main categories: 1. Gear that is intentionally set up out of frame and 2. gear that is visible in-frame. The first category includes things like motivated lighting, softbox lighting kits, and bounce boards. With this type of gear, you’re able to add and shape light in strategic ways so that your viewers only see a well-lit scene — not all of the equipment behind your camera. However, there are times when it’s valuable and even necessary to stage light sources front-and-center in the camera frame. This is where the second category — or more specifically practical lighting — comes in. In this blog, we’ll share everything you need to know about staging and enhancing practical lighting in YouTube videos, films, and other projects. So let’s start with the basics. What is practical lighting? Practical lighting refers to any and all light sources that are visible in a scene. Th...