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Illustrated scene from The Hobbit
July 8, 2025

Three Point Lighting setup explained

An in-depth look at three-point lighting, a fundamental lighting technique in cinematography. Learn how to set up and use key, fill, and back lights to create cinematic scenes.

Illustratred scene
July 1, 2025

Introducing FilmDiagram

Today, we are excited to launch FilmDiagram, an online tool for creating and sharing overhead lighting diagrams for film and photography.

Illustrated scene from Jurassic Park
July 3, 2025

What is Book Lighting?

An in-depth look at book lighting, a popular lighting technique in cinematography. Learn how to set up and use book lights to create soft, even illumination for your scenes.

Illustrated scene from Top Gun
July 11, 2025

Why create lighting diagrams after the shoot?

Lighting diagrams are essential tools for filmmakers and photographers. In this article, we explore the benefits of creating lighting diagrams after the shoot.

Next-generation overhead lighting diagrams for filmmakers.

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