Course Title:
WSQ Low Budget, High Aesthetics: Lighting with Limited resources
SSG Course Reference Number:
TGS-2023038961
SSG Course Validity Period :
11 Oct 2023 to 10 Oct 2025
Introduction
Media practitioners often lament the fact that budgets seem to be shrinking while client expectations are increasing. Video productions often have to work with very small crews and tight deadlines to get their work done. In doing so the aesthetics sometimes suffer . Lighting is a large part of the shoot aesthetic and when working with small crews there is often a feeling on set that there is not enough time or manpower to get professional looking lighting.
However this does not need to be the case. With some know how and an understanding of the latest generation of portable lights, a small crew can achieve a high end look
In this course we specifically tackle the issues faced when working with very small crews and share methods of giving your production a professional look with limited resources. A large amount of the course consists of hands on exercises where participants find out what's achievable with 2 man to 5 man crews.
The exercises also consist of typical lighting setups such as for talking heads, chroma key and simple product shoots using both natural light and ultra portable lights such as next generation LEDs.
Safety aspects of lighting as well as power distribution are also covered
Course Duration:
Total : 22.5 hours (21.25 teaching hours and 1.25 assessment hours)
3 Days (9.30 am to 6 pm)
Course Schedule :
Please contact us for upcoming dates. Custom courses can be arranged for your organisation.
Course Fee:
S$ 1700 per person before 9% GST
S$ 1853 per person including 9% GST
| Applicant | Course Fee Payable incl 9% GST |
| Self Sponsored Singapore Citizens (aged between 21 and 40 years ) PRs and LTVP+ Holders | S$ 1003.00 |
| Self Sponsored Singapore Citizens aged ≥ 40 years old (SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced ) |
S$ 663.00 |
| SMEs and Organisations (Enhanced Training Support for SMEs)) |
S$ 663.00 |
This is a WSQ course which qualifies for various types of government funding including Course fee funding and Skillsfuture Credit.
Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) and absentee payroll is applicable for SMEs and similar organisations
More information available on our Funding page
Target Audience:
DoP's, Videographers, Camera Assistants, Content Creators, Photographers, Marketing Professionals ,Anyone who needs to shoot professional looking video
Minimum Entry Requirements and equipment
- Level 5 or above for Reading, Listening and Numeracy
- Relevant experience is not a requirement
Experience working with professional or semi professional cameras on shoot is an advantage but not a requirement
Equipment is provided but learners are more than welcome to bring their own cameras ,lenses and lights
Participants should dress comfortably with covered shoes and be able to carry their own equipment.
Participants should have an internet capable mobile device (phone or tablet) with the Singpass app installed for attendance and written assessment
About This Course
By the end of this course learners will able to manage the set-up and operations of lighting equipment to meet technical and creative requirements of productions
They will be able to:
• Identify lighting principles and concepts
• Interpret the technical specifications of video lights
• Analyse creative and technical production requirements to determine appropriate lighting equipment and corresponding logistical support
• Set up and rig lighting equipment with correct placement to create desired lighting effects according to technical briefs and implementation plans
• Inspect and operate lighting equipment safely to capture required visuals and create desired lighting effects while factoring lighting conditions of the shooting environment
• Coordinate with production teams to capture shots that require the use of creative lighting techniques
• Supervise the safe dismantling and packing of lighting equipment into appropriate storage cases
Detailed Course Outline:
• Lighting fundamentals - (Key light, Fill light, Rim light, Ambient light, Eye light)
• Quality of Light - (Directional, Diffused, Bounced, Positive/Negative fill)
• Types of portable light fixtures - (Fluorescent, Tungsten, LED)
• Portable Lighting Supports
• Power distribution and Lighting safety
• The Location lighting process - (Recce, Plan, Equip Maximize)
• Practical Lighting - (Film Lighting, Natural Light, Combining Practical (Existing) light and film lighting)
• Lighting styles - (‘Documentary’ lighting (natural), Mixed lighting (colour temperatures), Stylised lighting)
• Equipment breakdowns and case studies – What’s achievable with a 2 man crew? 3 man crew? 5 man crew?
• Practical Lighting exercises:
- Talking Head / Interview
- On site basic product shoot
- Indoor/outdoor setups - lighting in actual locations (ex. outdoor, indoor, office )
- Small studio lighting
- 3 point lighting
- Stylised lighting (Music Video, fashion, experimental)
The practical sessions are interspersed with shot reviews and discussion of how the shots might be used. learners also plan and execute their own lighting setups.
Attendance and Assessment Requirements:
Learners need to
- Have a minimum of 75% attendance
- Pass the assessment consisting of Practical Exam: Simulation (PE-S) and Written Assessment- Online Test
to be declared competent in this course.
Instructors:
Lim Teck Siang is formally trained in the discipline of filmmaking and currently pursuing his career in professional cinematography. In both commercial and independent work, he is known for his knowledge of narrative film techniques, expertise in cinematographic technology, as well as his strong collaborative spirit and effective team leadership.
Derrick has conducted courses for various local institutions since 2011. This includes Lasalle College where he conducted camera operation and Lighting courses and Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of Film and Media Studies where he taught Practical Cinematography.