Understanding the importance of lighting and the proper use of a light meter and colorimeter raises an average shot to a more sophisticated visual level. And it doesn't take a Hollywood budget. In this course, production veteran Eduardo Angel shows you how to use simple tools and techniques to make your lighting and your location work together, how to make the most of natural light and augment it with artificial lighting, and how to reveal or obscure objects and subjects in your scene. Along the way, he'll show you how to evoke certain moods and feelings with light.
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Learning Objectives
- Understanding the role of lighting.
- Lighting interior and exterior scenes.
- Directing the viewer's attention.
- Enhancing mood in a scene.
- Achieving great light under harsh conditions.
- Deciding on the right lighting style for your story.
- Issuing Organization: LinkedIn Learning
- Issue Date: November 29, 2025
- Credential ID: 02a272337ec79d01b4f3531db737343b314aa9f713352bfa18b53b6447e0389b
- Credential URL: Course Completed
Lighting Design for Video Productions
Eduardo Angel shows how to use tools and techniques to make your lighting and your location work together, how to make the most of natural light and augment it with artificial lighting, and how to reveal or obscure objects and subjects in your scene.
Last Updated: March 22, 2026
