Cinematic Lighting on a Budget: 3 Easy Setups

Main light: Smallrig RC 120B Bi-Color COB - https://amzn.to/3QwDqxo
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Cinematic lighting for a film can be done on a small budget! With one low-cost, high-value workhorse light like this Smallrig RC 120B, some cheap lighting accessories, and common household items, you can create a ton of different looks to level-up your cinematography.

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00:00 Intro
00:40 My Gear
01:35 Smallrig RC 120B Review
2:54 Lighting Setup 1
06:00 Lighting Setup 2
07:45 Lighting Setup 3


About me:
I've been making short films for 20 years, starting at age 11. I directed my first feature film, Bad is Bad, in 2010. Made for only $6,000, the film went on to reach over 7 million views and garner critical acclaim. More recently, my short film, Will "The Machine", screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. Released online in 2019, it reached over 1 million views in just a month. I also work as a video editor, cutting ads for clients such as Apple, Netflix, and Beats by Dre.

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