Master exposure control using False Color

Learn to light faces precisely, control skin tones and avoid overexposure in both low-key and high-key setups.

Design professional lighting setups in small spaces

Create cinematic shots using minimal gear and intentional placement.

Control light direction and shadow placement

Build three-dimensional faces using Rembrandt, Butterfly and side light.

This Course is for Creators Who Want to Light with Intention

I created this course for filmmakers and photographers like me — people who wanted cinematic results, but didn’t have big gear or a big crew. If your shots still feel flat or unrefined — it’s not your fault. Most creators were never taught how to shape light, not just expose it. This course gives you a practical system to light scenes with intention, emotion, and full creative control. Whether you're shooting interviews, narrative scenes, or commercial work — you’ll learn how to: ✅ Build mood-driven lighting setups — from soft interview light to stylized RGB ✅ Use tools like false color, ND filters, and practical lights ✅ Guide emotion through color, contrast, and simplicity — even in small spaces ✅ Watch with subtitles in EN, FR, IT, ES, RU, AR. 👉 You’ll walk away with a clear, repeatable lighting process you can use on any shoot. This isn’t theory. It’s real lighting, from real experience.

Perfect for narrative scenes, commercial work, and emotional close-ups.

From soft daylight to bold stylized looks — this course helps you shape mood in any scene.

Meet Your Instructor

Serj Zotov Filmmaker & Cinematographer with 15+ years of professional experience. I’ve worked across commercial and narrative projects and collaborate with brands like Zhiyun, Nanlite, Irix and SmallRig. This course is built on real lighting systems I use in actual shoots — practical, repeatable, and tested in small spaces.

Shot & Lit by Serj Zotov

Real commercial and narrative projects using the same lighting systems taught in this course.

What Students Are Saying

These testimonials come from real students who completed the course — filmmakers, photographers, and content creators like you.

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I found it super interesting. It works phenomenally for lighting beginners. I love how simply Serj is able to explain things. He spends a lot of time on the differences between hard and soft light and how to accomplish both. In my experience, this is a difficult thing for new DPs to grasp, and I think his explanations help significantly. His attention to detail — especially when explaining false color — will be incredibly helpful for newbies understanding proper exposure. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Luke Dye 

USA

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This is one of the best lighting courses available. It is worth every cent you spend. There is no unnecessary information — just clear guidance on how to set up lighting for specific scenes. Well done, Serj! You’ve created an amazing course for anyone looking to improve their lighting skills. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Baris Altayli

Australia

What You’ll Learn Inside the Course

9 Chapters · 25 Lessons

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    Start Here

    1. Welcome! Let’s Begin Free preview
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      Lighting Terms You’ll Use Often

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    Module 1: Rembrandt & the Basics

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      Lesson 1. The Foundation of Portrait Light: Hard, Soft, and Rembrandt

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      Lesson 2. Rembrandt & the Basics

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      Lesson 3. Bonus — Morning Side Light in a Real Location

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    Module 2: Butterfly Lighting (Paramount Lighting)

    1. Lesson 1. The Art of Soft, Centered Light: Butterfly / Paramount Lighting Free preview
    2. Lesson 2. Butterfly Lighting (Paramount Lighting) Free preview
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      Lesson 3. Bonus — Soft Light on a Real Shoot (Book Light Case Study)

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    Module 3: Hollywood Glamour Lighting

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      Lesson 1. The Power of Shape and Style: Hollywood Glamour Lighting

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      Lesson 2. Hollywood Glamour Lighting

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      Lesson 3. Bonus — Boom Light in Action (Commercial Lighting Case Study)

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    Module 4: Dramatic Side Light and Backlight (Silhouettes & Edge Light)

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      Lesson 1. Shaping Shadows and Edges: Light with Intent

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      Lesson 2. Dramatic Side Light and Backlight (Silhouettes & Edge Light)

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      Lesson 3. Bonus — Backlight, Silhouettes, and Atmosphere in Real Shoots

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    Module 5: Contrast in Emotion: Low-Key vs. High-Key

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      Lesson 1. From Darkness to Light: Building Emotional Contrast

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      Lesson 2. Contrast in Emotion: Low-Key vs. High-Key

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      Lesson 3. Bonus 1 — Real Shoot: Mixing Hard and Soft Light for Cinematic Impact

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      Lesson 4. Bonus 2 — Real Shoot: Night Exterior with Color Contrast and Silhouettes

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    Module 6: Colored Portrait Lighting

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      Lesson 1. Color and Emotion: Telling Stories with Light

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      Lesson 2. Colored Portrait Lighting

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      Lesson 3. Bonus 1 — Complementary Mood Lighting in a Night Exterior: Real-World Demo

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      Lesson 4. Bonus 2 — Triadic Harmony in Practice: Psychedelic Color Scene

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    Bonus Module — Lighting Outdoors: Sun, Shape, and Simplicity

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      Cinematic Daylight: A Minimalist Approach

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    Wrap-Up & What’s Next

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      Thank you for learning with me

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      Scaling Up – From Small Spaces to Cinema-Grade Lighting (ARRI Case Study)

Ready to Light with Intention?

Whether you’re filming a short film, an interview, or commercial content — this course gives you the tools to shape light with purpose, emotion, and cinematic precision.

$29.00

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