
Working with HMI Lighting: Arri M Series
I’m going to talk about how I light day exteriors and how I use specific types of lights to light day exteriors.

Filmmakers Academy: On Set of Fathers and Daughters (Day 3)
The past two years have been truly amazing as we continue to grow Shane’s Inner Circle. Our vision becomes clearer every day, as filmmakers from all over the world have joined together to form an outstanding community of support, growth, and knowledge - where visionaries thrive and hone their skills…

Filmmaking Advice: On Set Of Fathers and Daughters (Day 10)
This was the kind of day that you look at and say, "Oh, my God, how are you going to make this as a cinematographer?”

Essential Knots for Filmmaking: Sheepshank
How to tie the sheepshank, one of my favorite knots for filmmaking because it’s a knot that you can easily tie, and it is so powerful.

Kino Flo Basics: The Tegra 4Bank DMX
With fluorescent lights, Kino Flo has always been the leader. These lights are easy to use and easy to control. They’re so lightweight that I use them for almost everything.

Kino Flo Celeb 201/401 – The Power of a Soft, Versatile and Controllable Source of Light
Kino Flo Celeb LED technology has become my go to fill, key, or ambient light because of their beautiful soft quality and their sensitive ability to change color temperature, as well as dim ability.

Exposing Your Image Using False Color on a Flanders Scientific Monitor
I’m giving you the keys to the secret of False Color. Understanding the values and how it relates to the image on the screen from the camera is key.

Essential Knots for Filmmaking: Figure 8
I'll show you how to tie a figure 8 knot for filmmaking. This knot is quick to tie and also very sturdy which is why it is essential for on set.

Chimera Softbank
The power of the Chimera Softbank is great if you don’t have a whole lot of gear. This light is a one-man band machine. It is a creamy beautiful machine you can use as a key light.

Lighting Modifiers: Building the Perfect Toplight and Key Light Source
Chimera is one of my favorite lighting modifiers, and we are going to go into building one of my favorites, called the pancake. It has amazing control, and you’re able to do a lot of unique applications with this tool.

Lighting Techniques: Using a theatrical light to save time, decrease crew size and save on grip gear
I wanted to continue my instruction on shaping light techniques with using specific theatrical lights. Hold on, how does a light shape itself? Well, the ETC Source 4 Leko light is like having a grip and flag package inside your light.

How to Use Indirect Bounce Light
It is incredible how just one light that is not direct, but bouncing off something, changes the mood and tone of your image. It doesn’t have to be from a bounce card; it can be a wall, a floor or a ceiling. Indirect light is one of my favorite lights to use. I feel it mimics what your eyes see because it is natural, soft, forgiving and beautiful.

Lighting Techniques – When To Use a Fill Light
The third point of a classic three point lighting set up is a fill light. This is that light that adjusts your contrast ratio.

The Power of Shaping Hard Light
Shaping light can add a 3D quality to your image. In this video, I will show you how you can create a window pattern in your background to create that depth.

C-Stand Basics, Powered by Matthews Studio Equipment
A foundation in c-stand protocols, the so called rules, are essential to live by. In the right hands and with the right instruction, this baby will change the way you light.

Essential Knots for Filmmaking: Bowline
I am going to take you through the four most essential knots in filmmaking and we start with the number one used knot in the movie business: the bowline.

Illumination Experience Galleries
Welcome to our gallery of Illumination Experience photos.

The Illumination Experience Educational Tour
Lighting techniques and camera composition is the focus of this course tailored to open your mind in new ways. I have designed this experience to be immersive, interactive and intimate using simple techniques to build confidence with any budget.

Need for Speed Lighting Breakdowns
Lighting car interiors at night. How I light, what choices I make with specific units, and why one lighting tool is selected over another.

The Buzz About Plasma Light Tech: Hive Lighting
A few weeks ago, I shot a run and gun style web series and the generous team over at Hive Lighting gave me one of their units to demo. Plasma light technology is pretty incredible.