We filmmakers work with a two-dimensional medium, just as painters and photographers do. Yet, we always endeavor to break the flat surface and make our visual stories immersive and engaging for viewers. One of the tools to achieve this is by designing light accordingly. In his newly launched MZed course “Introduction to Video Lighting,” Ollie Kenchington shows how lighting helps to achieve depth, support shot composition, and create an emotional response in viewers. Ollie Kenchington is a seasoned filmmaker from the UK. His area of expertise spans everything from producing commercials to editing documentaries. With his company, Korro Films collaborates with major international clients like BBC, Netflix, Canon, and Apple. Apart from this, Ollie is a senior colorist, and as you probably know, lighting and color go hand in hand: Knowledge in one area enhances results in the other. Introduction to Video Lighting: the goal The goal of the “Introduction to Video Lighting” workshop is not to go through the technical specifications of each existing fixture or explore every nook and cranny of how lighting works. Instead, Ollie Kenchington shares his personal approach, providing a reliable foundation you can always fall back on, no matter the type of video scene you need to light. (Then, as the classic saying goes: Once you know the rules, you can break them). This approach includes three major pillars: Depth, Composition, and Emotion. That’s where Ollie always starts. Image source: MZed Depth and how to achieve it As a sneak peek into the course...
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