Academy of Wisdom
Learn the nature of light, three-point lighting, camera anatomy, exposure, and the language of lenses
Lesson 1/8The Nature of Light
Beginner
The raw material of every image is light. Learn how light works and why it is the most important element in filmmaking.
Objectives
- Understand the three properties of light: intensity, color temperature, and direction
- Recognize the difference between natural and artificial light
- See how light shapes mood and emotion
Step 1/5Why Study Light?
Whether it is a photograph or a film, a camera records light, not objects. Change the direction of light on the same face, and the entire impression shifts. This is why cinematographers spend more time on lighting than on anything else.