The art of film lighting is about more than just brightening up a set. The right lighting setup can evoke a certain emotion, create a connection with the audience, and illuminate the subtext of both ...

In my first column for TV Tech, I looked at how modeling shadows allow us to perceive depth on a flat screen. Two working eyes that have overlapping fields of vision provide you with binocular vision ...

When you're starting out learning filmmaking, one of the first lessons you need to master is the idea of three-point lighting. Within that concept comes the idea of a rim light, which can add to that ...

The following lesson was created by Vimeo for its Vimeo Video School. It's used here with permission. Look for a new lesson each week. Three-Point Lighting is the basic lighting setup to use when you ...