Lighting People
Learn how to use the three-point lighting system to properly light people.Lighting People
Developed by Jason Tomaric, FilmSkillsABOUT THIS LESSON
Lighting people is the staple of a cinematographer’s duties, and there are several ways to do so. This module covers the foundation of good lighting - the three point lighting system. Go onto the set as Emmy-winning cinematographer Jason J. Tomaric walks you through each step of effectively employing the three point lighting system to create the look you want.
Whereas most books and videos stop there, this module takes this technique one step further by teaching you how to adapt the three point lighting system for dramatic, dialogue-based projects.
-
23:36 video that teaches you the basics of light the human face
- Complete companion guide
- Arri lighting handbook
- Frequently asked lighting questions... with answers
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- How to create dimensional lighting in a flat medium
- The three point lighting system
- How to set-up and properly position the key light
- Various techniques for creating a fill light
- Creating a rim/hair light
- Variations of the three point lighting system
- How to shoot both with and against the key light
ABOUT THE LESSON AUTHOR
Jason Tomaric
Director, Cinematographer Los Angeles, CaliforniaJason J. Tomaric is an Emmy, Telly, and CINE Award-winning director and cinematographer of four internationally-distributed feature films, dozens of national television commercials, music videos, and the largest film training content library in the world, published author of 8 books - used in many top universities, and creator of AccuSkills.com, an industry-changing learning management platform.
Jason has worked in Los Angeles and around the world in over 20 countries. His clients include Disney, NBC/Universal, National Geographic, McDonald’s, Toyota, Scion, Microsoft, and Paul Mitchell, with narrative work screened at Sundance, Slamdance, and South by Southwest film festivals as well as on Netflix and on all broadcast networks.
Jason has taught and/or guest lectured at some of the nation's most prestigious film schools including UCLA, Columbia College, John Carroll University, Kent State University, San Francisco State, University of Notre Dame, and numerous film festivals.
Jason has written eight industry-defining books, all sold in bookstores, and used in film schools around the world. The American Society of Cinematographers hails Jason's books - "There are no wasted words in Tomaric's tome, which concisely summarizes each facet of the director's craft. It's difficult to think of a step in the process that Tomaric fails to address."
Jason’s DVD training series on Hollywood film production have trained filmmakers in over 40 countries, with distributors in Europe, Hong Kong, New York and Australia.
In 2010, Jason launched FilmSkills, which combines the world’s largest film training video library with his proprietary learning management system. Adopted by 47 universities within the first year, FilmSkills is now the leading industry-standard training solution for motion picture and television production.
In 2015, Jason launched AccuSkills.com, an industry-changing learning management platform that bridges the gap between academia and industry.
CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS LESSON
Blain Brown
Cinematographer, Author, "Cinematography: Theory and Practice" and "Motion Picture and Video Lighting"Blain Brown is a Director of Photography based in the Los Angeles area. He has been Director of Photography on 14 feature films as well as national commercials, promotional films, industrials, music videos and documentaries. He has worked all over the U.S. and throughout the world as well. He has completed projects as a director, editor and screenwriter. Blain has written two of the most industry-defining cinematography book of this decade, "Cinematography: Theory and PRactice," and "Motion Picture and Video Lighting."
John Gresch
Vice President, ARRI Inc.'s Lighting DivisionBased in Burbank,Calif., John Gresch serves as ARRI Inc.’s Vice President, Lighting Division. He has worked for ARRI for the past 20 years, initially heading sales efforts for the Western Division before being promoted to his current position. John is also an instructor of HMI lighting for IATSE 728 (Studio Lighting Technicians) Safety & Training program. He often lectures on lighting topics for union, trade, and educational groups. John is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.
Laura Beth Love
Cinematographer, "Zen and the Art of Senioritis", and "Little Magdeline"Los Angeles-based cinematographer and instructor at Los Angeles Film School.
Ron Sill
Gaffer, "Christmas in Connecticut," "Iron Eagle," and "Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby"Ron is the resident Gaffer with Arri Lighting in Burbank, California, he has worked in the camera and electrical department for over 20 years. His credits include: "Christmas in Connecticut," "Iron Eagle," "Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby," and 16 episodes of "Mike Hammer, Private Eye."