By Guest Author: Barry Andersson One of my recent jobs really challenged me in a way that, literally, required an out-of-the-box solution. I was hired to direct an in-arena opening video and promo...

We all know the feeling of packing every piece of gear you anticipate needing for a shoot after discussing the plans with your client. We also know the feeling when inspiration hits, the shot...

[guest_author] I love watching movies and TV shows where the characters are walking around dark rooms and you plainly see their flashlights and other light sources. Most are aware that this is done...

It seems that almost every shoot I work on has at least one green screen setup these days. How I light that green screen depends on if I am using a client’s gear or my own equipment, how large the...

I’m a bit obsessive. I read a lot of books, blogs, articles and interviews looking for the best lighting techniques and the lights needed to create beautiful images. I want to learn techniques from...