Cinematic Lighting Lab Information

Transform Your Lighting Skills – Achieve Professional Results Without Film School

Cinematic Lighting Lab is Tenfold Production’s hands-on lighting program designed to help you master lighting for any project—whether it’s narrative, commercial, or corporate.

Using our C.A.P.S framework, you’ll learn the techniques and strategies we’ve refined over years of professional filmmaking to consistently achieve cinematic results.

This isn’t just a course—it’s a guided experience. With over 4+ hours of live, hands-on walkthroughs, you’ll learn practical techniques as we take you behind the scenes on set.

What You’ll Learn In Cinematic Lighting Lab

Module 1: Lighting Essentials and Advanced Techniques

From foundational principles to pro-level setups, you’ll be equipped to handle any project with confidence and consistency.

• In studio with Zach – This module is focused on live in studio walkthroughs, showing you how we control, shape and position lighting.
• Master Essential Techniques: Learn fundamental lighting setups and understand their optimal applications for maximum impact.
• Confidence on Any Set: Build the skills to approach any space—big or small—and create professional, cinematic lighting with the gear you already have or budget-friendly additions.

Module 2: Creating Cinematic Images with Tenfold’s C.A.P.S Framework

• Real behind-the-scenes, on-set footage: This module focuses on practical, on-set demonstrations—where we show how our lighting is positioned and the equipment we use while filming.
• Foundational Depth and Visual Impact: Understand the core principles that create depth and draw viewers into your scenes, giving your work that sought-after cinematic look.
• The C.A.P.S System—Your Lighting Blueprint: Master our exclusive C.A.P.S method, designed to make your lighting process clear, repeatable, and adaptable for any set.
• Real Scene Walkthroughs for True Mastery: Step inside full, hands-on breakdowns of real commercial, interview, and narrative scenes. See the C.A.P.S method in action and learn how to apply it confidently in your projects.

Module 3: Budgeting Strategies and Gear Optimization

• Mastering Any Budget: Learn to approach projects with any budget, from tight, DIY setups to comprehensive production scales, without sacrificing quality.
• Essential Gear Kits by Budget: Discover the exact gear setups we rely on for each budget level, ensuring you’re equipped to make the most out of what’s available.
• Strategic Spending Insights: Develop a mindset for maximizing your budget by focusing on the right investments in G&E and lighting, making every dollar count.

Module 4: Case Studies for Every Budget Level

• Real-World Project Breakdowns: Follow complete, unfiltered case studies for beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects, revealing how challenges were tackled step-by-step.
• Learn to Navigate On-Set Problems: See how we faced real-world issues and adapted with creative, effective solutions that you can implement immediately.
• Actionable Takeaways: Walk away with key lessons and strategies that ensure you’re prepared and adaptable for any set, making problem-solving a natural part of your process.

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