This final technical module targets the creation of complex exterior night moods, where light becomes the main storytelling tool.
You complete one or two exterior night shots working with moon light and practical lights (neons, street lamps, windows, illuminated signs): low intensities, contrast, managing volumes in darkness and silhouette readability. The last two weeks are entirely dedicated to final rendering, optimization, exports and delivery of the finished shots.
What you will cover
Moon light & contrast
- Moon & Sky and moon light placement
- Managing low light intensities
- Working on contrast and cinematic night moods
Practical lights & volumes
- Practical lights: neons, street lamps, windows, illuminated signs
- Managing volumes in darkness
- Silhouette readability
Rendering
- Optimizing night renders
Render phase (final 2 weeks)
- Final rendering, optimization and exports
- Delivery of the finished shots
What you will get
An experience close to a real feature-film production.
Live sessions with a working mentor, in small groups.
Shots tailored to what recruiters expect.
A certificate of completion for professional training.
Guided by a feature-film professional
Miguel Ribeiro
Senior Lighting Artist / Lead Lighter · Illumination Studio Paris
Behind every shot that has ever struck you lies invisible, essential lighting work. Miguel has made it his signature. With more than a decade spent elevating the image on international…
Filmography:
The Serpent Queen · Minions & More · Minion Yellow is the New Black · Super Gidget · Post Modern Minion · Sing 2 · Minions 3
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