Before we delve into the topic of this article, I need to explain the health and safety tips that every aspiring cinematographer must know so has to have an hazard free environment.

Health and Safety:
• Absolutely no liquid on set (inc. drinks) and no wet hands
• No sticking fingers or alien objects into the sockets.
• Do not attempt to repair any light equipment
• Never touch the bulbs
• Turn off lights if you have to move then more than two feet
• Be aware of lighting around you when on set
• Tape down cable when on set and then remove tape from cable when wrapped.

• PLEASE NOTE: Never shine a light direct into someone’s face. Verbally warn everyone before turning lights on or re-direct light elsewhere and then switch on.

Principles of Lighting a Set

The basic lighting technique is the three point lighting. This is the basis for every lightening on set, on stage even in the studio. The technique consists of three basic lights. The key light, the fill light and the backlight.

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