The aim of the course is to teach basic lighting skills in cinematography and how they apply to the visualization of a story or concept.

Topics covered include:

-Natural light and artificial light
-colour temperature
-Direct/bounce light, Soft/hard light
-The use of Anti fill, cutters, diffusion gels
-Types of film lights and camera filters and basic lighting equipment packages for use on location
-Lighting continuity
-Lighting the face
-Contrast ratios
-Dealing with reflections
-On set communication
-Camera techniques to assist lighting
-General lighting and post production

The course will be taught in our state-of-the-art studios examining artificial light sources, and on a location shoot studying the changeability of natural light in both exterior and interior locations.

*DISCLAIMER* AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In the event of a course being cancelled a full refund of course fees will be provided. If an enrollee wishes to withdraw from a course, they may do so up to 14 days before the course commences and get a full refund. Cancellations within 14 days of course commencement will incur a penalty. For more information on AFTRS Open’s policies, including refund policies, please see
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