Lighting 101: Direction of Light

[@johnabbottphotography]

As someone who's been a photographer going on 30 years, this is a fantastic basic summary of lighting. You do a ton here in less then 7 minutes, and students could learn a bucket load from this. Also, if you want a longer version on lighting film, watch Stranger Things. Its pretty much everything you could possibly do with light on the best scale possible, in one show.

[@CZsWorld]

RJFS had been trying to find it's voice and style for a while. I think this is what it should be.

[@fritzschneebauer6565]

I like the part moving the light-source around and seeing directly the impact of the changing light-angle on the face of the model ... Well done! :-)

[@cre8tivjacks]

I've seen a lot of videos on 'lighting', this is by far the best at connecting not only the practical, but emotional connections that lighting bring. Great job, Lauren!

[@switchingtime]

Thank you so much for these videos. I have a huge passion for film and filmmaking but there are a lot of pieces of information that seem impossibly dense to learn about outside of a formal education. This knowledge is invaluable and I plan on making great use of it all. Thanks again!

[@coolbrotherf127]

Yea, I just happened to have an audio/visual club at my school that taught this kind of stuff. Otherwise videos like this some some of the only places to learn film making.

[@princessthyemis]

Me too! Super valuable and well presented!

[@aminetanouyat9643]

This is probably the best video I've seen on KZbin. thak you so much !!

[@jeremymolinari6597]

Brilliant video, one of the best I've seen on lighting. It's basic stuff, but explained extremely, extremely well. Excellent work!

[@tobiaspolze]

best videography teaching channel on youtube. we even used your video about cuts&transitions in school :)

[@lightpointfilms3798]

When you said "that is all for now" I got sad. I thought this is the stuff I need in my life. These tutorials are amazing

[@reelsportrd]

Nice, can't wait for the video with combined lights. I hope this is the topic for today's livestream, i already have some questions

[@SpirusFilms]

Thank you guys so much for this series - can't tell you how awesome and helpful they are

[@goldoozaru]

Good Stuff thanks for putting 101 series! Because sometimes we need get reminded about the basics!

There's a video from behind the scenes from "Fan Friction", if I recall correctly, in which Lauren (the DP) did the lighting to work throughout the whole blocking, it would be great to see a video in which you can elaborate in lighting a whole sequence/scene hardly changing anything, not necessarily for action, but for a long shot, following a character indoors.

[@mikekillagreen9432]

I watched about 20 videos. This is the one I need. Thank you Aceitaa!

[@christiantriplett4179]

This really helps me understand lighting for drawing in different perspectives.

[@anamariaorozco9626]

Loved your video!!! 💕💕💕 keep them coming. Very informative. Thanks!

[@madnirab2341]

From depth of my heart,Thank you. This tutorial is an excellent piece of film making. to you madam ( and your hardworking team) I say BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thathorrorshow4126]

Finally! A more detailed video about lighting positions. Thanks for the info. I have to practice.

[@maxhoughtonmusic]

I love this series so far Lauren

[@logicsfinest3471]

I learned a lot of the technical side of filmmaking from Ron Moore. His podcasts went very in-depth to the point that I have force myself to not see acts, breaks, story pivots, lighting, music, editing etc.

[@wcsdiaries]

where can i find these podcasts your're referring to? any in particular you would recommend?

[@psihoirina7163]

U guys are amazing! It is just so simple explained that everyone can learn and understand! Thank you! I hope u didnt give up on this channel! Thx again!

[@Yinolu]

My favorite example of lighting used to tell story was with the murder scene in The Force Awakens.. Kylo Ren's face is split between the red of the room and the light from the sun when he talks to his father... illuminating the inner struggle he's characterized as feeling.. and then when the sun is all drained, the room falls into darkness leaving only the red half light on his face, signalling his acceptance of the dark side as he kills his father... a bit on the nose but still beautiful

[@saigokun]

This was a very educational and informative video. Learned a lot from it.

[@bennyfairfax1]

Your videos have given me a deeper appreciation of Kubrick

[@jordan.newsom]

This stuff you guys make is GOLD! Love it!

[@miggyvision8598]

GREAT VIDEO!!! VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND!

[@Stacymac83]

Thanks so much for this video! I am a lighting designer for theater (I also teach LD at CSUF & CSULB) and though your terminology is a little different, the concepts are the same. This will be a great resource for my class.

[@spggabs]

Amazing video! You give the basics, yet is so well explained. I've learned more about lighting in this video than in college. Thank you! I just have a suggestion: You guys should put CC in your videos.

[@spggabs]

Thanks! :)

[@jimbultas]

11 out of 10. Just plain awesome. Thank you for your great work!

[@dapardine]

This video is absolutely incredible!

[@farzadshahab5312]

Another informing and great tutorial! Great job guys

[@zuzkarory]

GREAT VIDEO, SUCCINCT, HELPFUL, AND ACTUALLY WORTH KEEPING IN MY WATCH LATER LIST! So, I really would like for you guys to keep this series up specifically combining lights, and if i can make one particular request: I've often seen a sort of side light scene, but with the shadow side JUST getting the shadow eye to be lit up but nothing else on that side lit. I think you'll find this is a very popular look nowadays and it'd be nice if you could include a tutorial on that. Thanks and keep it up!!!!!!

[@zuzkarory]

k. i'll try to find it. thanks

[@beccaginger608]

OMG I love this channel so much! Thanks guys!

[@NicConnerImages]

Thank you! Your Channel is awesome! Learning a ton, now I'm headed out to practice, plan and execute.

[@AprilHtayWin10]

Thank you so much. Very useful, easy to understand.

[@KaiSosceles]

Great stuff. Excited for more videos on lighting setups. :-)

[@muhammadishtiaq5763]

Thanks A Bunch I learnt a Lot From Your Lessons I am an article writer .and your explanation has added much to my knowledge

[@curbbangers]

These videos are really great and helpful guys! Thank You!

[@bjdlh01]

This is great - you are a wonderful teacher!

[@BearFOXThirty]

super useful video, cheers RJFS!

[@munishchhabra8196]

Excellent . Thank you very much for sharing valuable knowledge.

[@monkichiboi4003]

people go to college, spend 4 years time and tuition money, try to make the money back by sharing the knowledge and experience through youtube, and then I get all their years of education knowledge presented to me in a 10 minute summary video for free on my own free time with no stress involved 2008 end of free youtube era was the best thing to ever happen to youtube those ads made you college grads come give us your hard work for freeee

[@StevenEcclestoneFilms]

Loving these tutorials, I'll be sure to try these out!!

[@ceyhunpasaoglu]

Very clear and informative content. :) Maybe you could drop the names of the movies in the corner as well.

[@AtticusColdfield]

Such a cute and pleasant narrator. Call her more often!

[@maddgaith]

Awesome video! You're a great teacher

[@Biju1sarma]

🙏Thanks for this great lesson ! Isn't it, Friends ?

[@RafaelMusni]

Well done! Thanks for tips!

[@fritzalf9926]

Thank you for so much priceless content!

[@mayankmeher2409]

Loved this video. Also, the command on your language is superlative.

[@RiverOfWetness468]

What movies did you use clips from (in chronological order)?

[@raghavsingh8567]

Please create videos to teach how to decide the right look for a film and then how to achieve it..

[@SanjayChowdaryCreativeWorks]

Very Nice & Very Clear n Helpful Tutorial...Thanx.. :)

[@257gmp]

Good one! Will wait for the next one...

[@aoshaw]

Yaaay Film School :D

[@fderuvo1]

Thanks very much. I'm starting to make storyboard (a dream job for me) and I give a lot of values to emotional consideration... :)

[@lawrencehawkins7198]

THIS is what I needed!!!! Thanks!

[@Gplaysmc]

great video! when is the livestream?

[@Gplaysmc]

btw thank you guys for learning me so much extra more about how movies work! simply love it!

[@benpearsephotography]

Again, well done

[@CinematografiacomoDurso]

amazing .... thanks for sharing your knowledge !!!

[@rodrigoquirante]

This is awesome. Thanks!

[@Klover288]

Amazing video!!

[@WilliamAndrew357]

Can you do an episode on visual literacy and what certain things mean in movies.

[@Baylow94]

What is that background track? I need it in my life.

[@gutto192]

Please watch 'At Close Range'. You will find a lot of examples in it.

[@KieranGarland]

Great video, thanks.

[@SWADEProductions]

I needed this, thank you!

[@TheCinewanderFilms]

i dont know why.. but i love her so much.. she is so sweet

[@PaulRamen]

I think it'd be better if the subject wasn't facing the camera but was instead maybe 45° to the left or right. Same thing when DPs make lighting tests, they place the subject facing the camera but it's not something that happens a lot in movies. Showcasing reverse keylighting doesn't really work with a subject facing camera for example.

[@ashwinshiva18]

Please continue more with lighting techniques mam.

[@Giga3D811]

This was amazing thank you

[@Sameir8055]

Cool stuff. I love to play with light, let me learn something. :) Thanks for the video.

[@Andy001z]

Really well explained. thanks

[@curtishouben3094]

What light were you using in this video? Thanks. :)

[@leocelente]

THANKS! YOU'RE AWESOME!

[@litepanelsLED]

great job!

[@NickJanaskie]

Great video

[@nickstumphauzer]

Quality information!

[@alessiodifilippo7716]

Great!!!!Bravissimi complimenti.

[@Sapphire_Life]

Great information.

[@dvivek7203]

i want to watch more on script breakdown 101

[@johnnybadboy3475]

3:32 oh man I seriously thought that was a painting for 2 seconds

[@azlanarainkhan4549]

Good knowledge.

[@rightmovesmedia8127]

Great video, thank you :)

[@squishysam]

Where's the next part? 😫

[@ChtotoSChemto]

Hi. I've added russian subtitles to this video, youtube approved them, but it seems they're still not here. Can you approve them?

[@GodzillaSr]

Awesome!

[@Basiliold]

Thank you!!

[@cesarandrade1987]

¿How is the next installment called?

[@sachind.1688]

Excellent

[@nikothecat9636]

What's the name of the movie at 0.52

[@Advanedu]

Love it.

[@ajittech287]

How to make that volumetric light

[@creyetivemedia]

Thank you.

[@TMM6900]

4:01 , that astro headset though

[@RogueWolfCreations]

thanks this is great help :)

[@Ericagilliamsphotos]

So good photographer here

[@Phoenix-lw9lm]

Would love to see a video about wich lights you can use, so you don't get these horrible horizontal lines on the video. (Don't know their name :/)

[@Phoenix-lw9lm]

Thanks a lot !

[@goodnews584]

Her: yep that's it that's the video Me: WHAT?!

[@danl1519]

thanks for this video!$