Field Notes

Practical lessons, creative decisions,
and stories from the craft of cinematography.

Field Notes

Practical lessons, creative decisions,
and stories from the craft of cinematography.

The Room Was Already Well Lit. That Was the Problem contrast corporate filmmaking false color interview lighting lighting breakdown Sep 07, 2026

A dark room gives you an obvious problem to solve: you need more light.

A bright room can be harder.

When a location already has plenty of illumination, it is easy to assume that lighting becomes...

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How I Created Two Different Interview Looks in One Living Room cinematography corporate filmmaking interview lighting lighting breakdown natural light Apr 08, 2026

How I Created Two Different Interview Looks in One Living Room

Five interviews, one room, and a travel-sized lighting package. Here is how I used framing, daylight, contrast, and a strategic reset...

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