Basic Lighting for Audiovisual Projects is a beginner-friendly cinematography course by Enrique Silguero, teaching filmmakers how to use natural and artificial light, camera lenses, contrast, color, and composition to create expressive visual storytelling.

The course combines lighting theory with practical demonstrations, covering project preparation, visual style development, three-point lighting, real-location lighting, outdoor cinematography, and creative color grading.

COURSE CONTENT

• 5 Learning Units
• 14 Video Lessons
• 3 Hours 14 Minutes
• 12 Exercises
• 13 Resource Downloads (8 Files)
• Final Practical Project
• Beginner Level

01. INTRODUCTION
• Presentation
• Influences and Visual References

02. PREPARING OUR PROJECT
• The Keys of Light
• The Style Book
• Planning the Visual Identity of a Project

03. LIGHTING BASICS
• The Narrative Language of Optics
• Light Quality: Choosing the Type of Lights
• Direction of Light: The Expressive Power of Light
• Contrast and the Zonal Key
• Classic Three-Point Lighting and the Use of Color

04. CINEMATIC LOOK & OUTDOOR LIGHTING
• Creating Your Own Style with Light and Framing
• Lighting in a Real Setting
• Lighting for Fiction and Cinematic Aesthetics
• Maintaining Lighting Continuity
• Daytime Outdoor Lighting

05. COLOR CORRECTION
• Keys to Creative Color Grading
• Color Correction for Cinematic Images

PRACTICAL PROJECTS
• Lighting an Interview with Natural or Artificial Light
• Creating a Small Set for a Fictional Scene
• Planning and Shooting an Outdoor Scene

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Understand Cinematic Lighting Fundamentals
• Control Light Direction, Quality, and Contrast
• Use Camera Lenses for Visual Storytelling
• Create Three-Point Lighting Setups
• Develop a Visual Style Guide
• Work with Natural and Artificial Lighting
• Light Interior and Outdoor Locations
• Maintain Lighting Continuity
• Understand Creative Color Grading

SUITABLE FOR
• Beginner Filmmakers
• Videographers
• Cinematography Students
• Content Creators
• Camera Operators
• Aspiring Directors of Photography

COURSE INFORMATION
• Instructor: Enrique Silguero
• Platform: Domestika
• Category: Cinematography / Lighting Design
• Level: Beginner
• Duration: 3 Hours 14 Minutes
• Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
• Format: Video Course with Exercises and Resources

REQUIREMENTS
• Camera or Video Recording Device
• Access to Natural or Artificial Lighting
• Camera Lenses and Basic Lighting Equipment Recommended
• DaVinci Resolve Free for Color Correction Practice
• Smartphone and Household Lights Can Be Used for Many Exercises