4 Simple Cinematic Lighting Setups for Filmmakers

Effective lighting doesn’t have to be complex; it just has to serve the story. In the following video, Chase Kubasiak, from Zacuto, shows four simple cinematic lighting looks and how they were created. The video covers popular sci-fi, noir, romance, and horror looks, with Kubasiak providing a detailed breakdown of the techniques and equipment used for each. Throughout the process, you’ll learn some simple, yet effective, solutions that can be applied to a variety of lighting scenarios. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.