Commercial Cinematography: White Cyc Lighting Information

Commercial Cinematography: White Cyc Lighting is a course designed to teach filmmakers and cinematographers how to effectively light various types of productions, including music videos, commercials, TV promos, and web videos, using a white cyclorama setup.

Learn how to light for music videos, commercials, TV promos, and web videos on white. Small to massive!

What You’ll Learn In Commercial Cinematography: White Cyc Lighting?

I: Fundamental Concepts

• What is a Cyclorama or Cyc Wall?
• Design Concept: Dark Against Light
• 2D and 3D Composition
• Key Light Angle
• Light Source Size
• Direct vs Bounced Light
• Negative Fill

II: Types of Lighting Units / Fixtures

• Spotlight Class
• Area Light Class
• Volume Light Class
• Controlling a Spotlight
• Controlling an Area Light
• Controlling a Volume Light

III: Fundamental Lighting Techniques

• Light Source Blending
• Perimeter Lighting
• Floor Lighting
• Lighting Large Walls

IV: Paper Seamless & Small Cyc

• Paper Seamless – Lighting Setup 1
• Paper Seamless – Lighting Setup 2
• Small Single Wall Cyc – Lighting Setup 1
• Small Single Wall Cyc – Lighting Setup 2
• Small Single Wall Cyc – Lighting Setup 3

V: Two Walled Cyc and Large Single Wall Cyc

• Two Walled Cyc – Lighting Setup 1
• Two Walled Cyc – Lighting Setup 2
• Large One Wall Cyc

VI: Additional Topics

• Lighting for High Speed 500-1000 fps
• Shooting Straight Down
• Studio Location Scouting Tips
• Crew and Schedule Tips

VII: Wrap Up

• Course Conclusion

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