Digital video has introduced all kinds of possibilities for do-it-yourself video and film.

Believe it or not, your videos can look almost as good as professionals without buying new cameras. The secret is in better lighting.

While broadcast television networks do use better quality cameras, the fact is the major difference between Uncle Joe's underexposed home videos and really excellent broadcast television pictures is principally lighting and exposure.

In this course, Video Lighting Basics, you get a crash course in the basics of video lighting, including a few tips to get around the most common problems you'll run into in your productions. You will learn how to use essential lighting equipment and techniques in order to accomplish desired aesthetic effects.

This course will teach you how to get the lighting perfect for any shot, in studio and out. We’ll teach you how to master the art of light rigs, so wherever you find yourself shooting someone, you can make them look great and produce a professional-looking video.