How Cinematographers Use Hard Vs Soft Light

Published: 28 May 2023
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In this video I’ll explain what hard and soft light is and how each can be used in different applications to impact the visual storytelling of a film. Then I’ll go over some film equipment and techniques that are commonly used to alter the quality of the light.

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0:00 Introduction
0:48 Hard Vs. Soft Light
2:18 How Is Soft Light Used?
4:48 How Is Hard Light Used?
6:29 Equipment For Soft Light
10:53 Equipment For Hard Light
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