Before a cinematographer thinks about where to place a light they think about what colour it should be. Warm light makes you feel safe, nostalgic, intimate. Cold light makes you feel threatened, lonely, uneasy. This is not an accident. It is a deliberate psychological choice that every great filmmaker makes consciously. In this video I break down exactly what light temperature is, why it works on a psychological level, and how you can use it in your next short film with nothing more than a bulb and a gel. 🎬 Subscribe for weekly filmmaking techniques. 📸 Instagram — @mattyfilmsoffical #cinematography #filmmaking #filmlighting
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