Proper cinematography lighting is essential to all filmmaking projects because it sets the mood, atmosphere, and provides meaning to the audience.

Join me as I sit down with Scott and discussed his methods and processes when working on a film production project, lighting and cinematography techniques, preferred cameras and software to work with, and his thoughts on owning vs renting equipment.

Scott shares his creative journey as a freelance filmmaker on his YouTube channel.

Check out Scott's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scottstevensonfilms

CHAPTERS

0:00 – Intro

0:04 – Why most lighting and picture quality is bad in some movies, commercials, etc.

2:22 – Scott's approach to working on a film set and his lighting technique

5:57 – Why Scott chooses Blackmagic cameras for his personal use

9:04 – Working as a content creator on your own vs. working in a professional setting

13:13 – Purchasing vs. renting equipment

16:28 – How to begin creating your own kit

23:01 – The difference between living in LA and another state in terms of advancing in this career

25:16 – Collaborating with competitors and protecting yourself from backstabbing and gossiping

30:25 – Working on projects without being paid and learning to ask for what you're worth.

36:54 – The difference between being a cinematographer and a director

43:56 – Reasons to switch to DaVinci Resolve software

57:53 – Doing less, being more specific, and focusing on one thing rather than doing everything

1:00:25 – Film school vs. traditional education

CONNECT WITH SCOTT STEVENSON

Web: https://scottstevenson.carrd.co/#home

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottsfilms

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Scott-Stevenson/100004437495932/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottstevensonfilms

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottsFilms

RESOURCES

Basics of Film Lighting: An Essential Guide

https://filmlifestyle.com/basics-of-film-lighting/

The lighting in film is an essential element to every shot and can be the difference between a good movie and a great one.

Lighting helps tell the story, set the mood, highlight important details of sets and characters, create atmosphere, and much more.

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