Introduction to Lighting

Ollie Kenchington

Introduction to Lighting

Ollie Kenchington
1h 16m
6 modules (view curriculum)

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    1h 16m

Description

Learn how to harness the power of light to shape depth, composition, and emotion in your visuals. Guided by Ollie Kenchington, this course dives into techniques like shading for three-dimensionality, backlighting to define features, and selecting neutral tones and colors to craft an atmosphere. Uncover the secrets of lighting that elevate storytelling, turning ordinary scenes into compelling narratives.

Modules

3 Pillars of Lighting Design

09m

At the beginning of the course, Ollie defines the term “Lighting Design” and shares his approach, which is built on three main pillars: Depth, Composition, and Emotion. Explaining how viewers interpret visual cues, he demonstrates general techniques for creating depth, and introduces the concepts of Chiaroscuro lighting and the Rembrandt triangle.

Interview Lighting

13m

The second module is a practical live demonstration of how to approach lighting in a simple interview setup. Ollie breaks down the process of setting the key light step by step, showcasing an aesthetically pleasing approach. He also shares tips on shaping the nose shadow and creating a catchlight in the eyes.

Creating Depth

15m

Here, Ollie demonstrates lighting design in various scenarios, ranging from podcasts to concept photography, and shares his tricks for creating depth in challenging situations, such as filming multiple people with multiple cameras. He also introduces the concept of backlighting and dives into the ability of our eyes to recognize shapes and patterns, showing how this understanding can be applied to designing light effectively.

Backlighting

05m

This module is dedicated to the backlighting process and the art of creating layers. You will encounter terms like "kicker" and "ambient light" and learn various techniques to make your subjects stand out, tailored to the specific effect you want to achieve.

Compositional Aspect

18m

At this point, we already know how to set the key, fill, and backlight, so it’s time to explore some tweaks and tips. Ollie poses the question: What can I do with my lighting to enhance the image composition? He then shares insights and techniques to help draw the viewer’s attention to specific areas or elements in the shot, grounded in scientific research on human vision.

Emotional Impact of Lighting

14m

In the final module, Ollie dives into the emotional aspect of lighting and demonstrates how deliberate (and sometimes very subtle) lighting decisions can alter our perception of a scene and enhance storytelling. Using examples from his own work as well as from major films and series, he illustrates these concepts in action. This module also touches on the topic of colors and skin tones, exploring how lighting interacts with them.

About the Educator

Ollie Kenchington

Filmmaker, Editor, Colorist

8 Courses

Ollie's company, Korro Films, produces commercials, short films, documentaries and branded content for major international clients, with Ollie carrying out senior editor and colourist duties on every project. Ollie is an assured practitioner across all areas of filmmaking, giving him a deep understanding of the creative process which allows his agency to flourish in this competitive industry. Additionally he is an accomplished educator, and founder of Korro Academy.

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