DIY Lighting

This intensive one day course will cover everything to get started using lighting with film, working with 2 and 3 point lighting, genre specific exercises,  and camera set up. The workshops will help you get to grips with the concept of lighting for film with a specific focus on practical work using the lighting kit included as part of the programme.

Included in the price of the course is the Giga Training ‘Guerilla Lighting kit’, consisting of;
• 3 x lighting stands
• 3 x Lights + Bulbs
• 3 x Dimmer
• Gels
• Filter Clips
• Reflector
• Carry bag

Course tutor: Michael MacBroom
Michael is a Belfast based film maker. After completing an Honours Degree at Queen’s University in Film Studies, he has spent his time writing, producing, directing, and editing feature length digital films and has recently returned from working with American independent cinema stalwart, Rob Nilsson, in San Francisco as a full time editor on his recent feature ‘The Steppes’.

To book a place on the course please go to our ‘book a course’ page. Please note that places are not confirmed until payment has been made in full. Be sure to read our terms and conditions before booking a place on any programme. Please ensure you have read our terms and conditions before booking a place on any programme.

• Why we light
• Light sources and light temperature, temperature gels
• Types of lights – key etc.
• Lighting for movies, noir and horror
• 3 point lighting for interviews
• DIY lighting tips and gear.
• Exposure
• Modeling and backlighting
• Practical tips