Title: Light subjects and sets, using various lighting instruments and accessories.
Course: Television and Media Production II (11103-II) > Section: Production: Practicing Lighting Techniques

Lighting professionals may use natural light along with an array of lighting instruments, such as

- focusing lights
- floods
- soft lights
- ellipsoidal
- scoop lights
- LED lights.

Understanding the different types, qualities, and applications of these instruments is essential for good lighting.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some principles to follow when shooting with natural light?
- Which types of lighting instruments are best suited for use in a three-point lighting setup?
- Which lights are more typically used in a studio situation? Location shooting?
- Why is it important to use professional lighting equipment and techniques?
- What is the advantage of using a lighting board instead of manually controlling individual lights with on/off switches and/or individual dim controllers?