30 Second Film School: 3-Point Lighting
Photo from The Complete Eejit's Guide to Filmmaking.
Even if you're shooting on a tiny budget, you should still consider the advantages of using a professional lighting kit. It could be the determining factor in making a good scene look great.
The basic lighting setup for shooting film or video consists of just three lights: a key, a fill and a back.
The key light serves as the primary light source in your scene and is used to simulate natural light. It is usually set up...
