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Light and Face:
The Art of Cinematography

TAUGHT BY AWARD-WINNING CINEMATOGRAPHER SUKI MEDENCEVIC A.S.C.

Light Sources

Learn to light with a low-budget. From one bulb to iPads to a flashlight. 

Creating Cinematic Looks

Learn how to create looks like film noir, glamour, fantasy and old Hollywood.

Diffusing the Light

Discover how to create unique lighting setups using many types of diffusion. 

Preview The Course

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Learn the Art of Lighting the Face

This workshop will walk you through how to light the most important and emotional subject you could put in front of your lens, the enigmatic face on a low budget. 

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3+ Hours of Video Content

This is a true masterclass in cinematography taught by a true master of the craft.

Lighting Diagrams

Also included are detailed lighting diagrams used in each lesson that you can download. 

Access Anytime, Anywhere

Whether day or night, wherever you are, you have lifetime access to this course. 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Suki Medencevic, A.S.C has been lighting Hollywood films and television for over 25 years. Some of his work includes American Horror Story, Stuck in the Middle, and several high profile documentaries for Pixar, ILM, and Disney+ including The History of Imagineering for Disney Studios.
 
Suki has taught around the world to sold out crowds as well at USC Film School and New York Film Academy. He is also a member of the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers.

Camera Settings

Learn all about shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

Flash Photography

Learn how to use flash to get trendy high-contrast photos.

35mm Film

Learn how to get crisp images using cameras from the 60s.

LESSON PLAN

  • 01 - Single Source Lighting
  • 02 - Single Light Bulb
  • 03 - LED Lighting / Fresnel Light
  • 04 - Small Paper Lantern
  • 05 - Ring Light / Kino Flo
  • 06 - Flashlight / iPad
  • 07 - Christmas Light
  • 08 - Open Face Source + Umbrella
  • 09 - Diffusing the Light
  • 10 - Hampshire / Opal
  • 11 - 251, 250, 216, 129 Diffusion
  • 12 - Chimera Diffusion
  • 13 - 1K Chimera
  • 14 - Color Temperature Breakdowns
  • 15 - Three Point Lighting
  • 16 - Film Noir Look
  • 17 - Romantic Comedy
  • 18 - Glamour Lighting
  • 19 - Horror Look
  • 20 - Fantasy Look
  • 21 - Old Hollywood Look
  • 22 - Warm Period Look
  • BONUS: Detail Diagrams of Each Lighting Setup

 

EXCLUSIVE SOFTWARE & SERVICES DISCOUNTS:

Did I mention that all IFH Academy members also get massive discounts on industry leading software and services?

  • Backstage.com (Free Casting Package)
  • Artlist Stock Footage (Two Free Months)
  • Artlist Stock Music & FX (Two Free Months)
  • Soundtripe Music (10% off Membership)
  • Rev.com Close Captioning ($10 off your First Order)
  • Bulletproof Script Coverage (15% off ANY Coverage Package)
  • StudioBinder.com (One Free Month)
  • Audible.com (One Free Audiobook)

David Kendal - Producer/Director (Boy Meets World)

Suki Mendencevic - His images are as beautiful as his name is difficult to pronounce.

Brian Rogers - Producer (Godzilla Franchise)

Suki has a supreme mastery of blending light and colors into outstanding imagery on every film project that we have collaborated on.

What are you waiting for?

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