About the instructor

Cinematographer & Owner of Cinematography Database

Matt Workman

Matt Workman is a cinematographer who has shot for artists: Justin Bieber, 50 Cent, Diddy and brands: Google, Facebook, BMW, and L'Oreal.  He is now the owner of Cinematography Database that has a 150K YouTube channel, 80K Instagram page, and several podcasts.  He is also the creator the previs software Cine Designer that allows filmmakers to visualize real world based camera work and lighting in 3D.

Who Is This Course For?

"This course is designed for the solo and indie cinematographer who wants to level up their understanding of lighting to get better studio work."

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    I: Fundamental Concepts

  • 2

    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
  • 3

    III: Fundamental Lighting Techniques

    • Light Source Blending

    • Perimeter Lighting

    • Floor Lighting

    • Lighting Large Walls
  • 4

    IV: Paper Seamless & Small Cyc

  • 5

    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
  • 6

    VI: Additional Topics

    • Lighting for High Speed 500-1000 fps

    • Shooting Straight Down

    • Studio Location Scouting Tips

    • Crew and Schedule Tips
  • 7

    VII: Wrap Up

    • Course Conclusion

"I wish I would have seen Matt's course before I did my first two walled cyc shot. I would have been prepared so much better and would have actually known, what I was doing!"

- Romek Watzlawik