All About Light!
The five principles that separate a snapshot from a portrait. Light source size. The inverse square law. Ratios that actually make sense. Once you understand how light behaves, you stop hoping for good lighting and start creating it.
Day 3 of The 7-Day Film Portrait
What's Inside All About Light
5 sections, 8 videos. The core principles that turn any light source — studio strobe, window, or single speedlight — into something you control.
✓ The Larger the Light... — Why the size of your light source matters more than its power, and how to use that to your advantage
✓ Broad Light vs. Short Light — Two setups, two completely different moods — know which one to reach for and why
✓ The Inverse Square Law — The physics behind every lighting decision you'll ever make, explained simply enough to actually use on set
✓ Using a Light Meter (or Your Phone!) — Measure light accurately without guessing — no expensive gear required to start
✓ Lighting Ratios — Control contrast and mood with intention,
from soft and flattering to dramatic and moody
