“This course was exactly what I was looking for when I wanted to learn more about lighting. Getting a chance to put my ideas into action on set was a great experience and probably the highlight of the course for me.”
- Previous student
Behind the scenes of 'The Greenhouse' | Directed by Thomas Wilson-White | Photo: Jack Baxter
Master the skills of lighting
Elevate your screen productions with professional lighting techniques and skills. Learn from leading industry professionals as you unpack basic lighting skills in cinematography and how they apply to the visualisation of a story or concept.
In this five-day practical intensive, you will work with industry-standard lighting equipment in AFTRS Studios to master the fundamentals of lighting for film and TV. Explore and experiment with natural and artificial lighting, filters and modifiers, and cinematic lighting techniques, and discover how these can enhance your visual storytelling.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand basic principles of lighting, including use of natural and artificial light, and how to shape them for visual storytelling.
Demonstrate practical use of basic lighting packages and lighting modifiers, including safe setup and professional on set practice.
Apply knowledge of lighting for moving images and shot sequences, maintaining continuity and consistent style.
Is the Lighting Intensive right for you?
This intensive course is suitable for beginners in lighting or for those working in the industry looking to change fields. No prior lighting knowledge or experience is required.
This course is ideal for aspiring cinematographers, gaffers, and other film and TV production professionals looking to learn or improve their lighting skills and techniques.
Course Requirements and Delivery
Lighting Intensive is an in-person course taught over 5 consecutive days, 9:30am – 5:00pm.
AFTRS will provide all the equipment required for this course. Practical exercises will take place in AFTRS Studios and nearby outdoor locations (weather permitting), so you must wear enclosed shoes.
Students may want to bring their own means of note taking i.e. notepad & pen or personal device. It is optional to bring A USB or other storage to save your final project on the last day (Day 5).
Full Course Price: $1800 (pricing subject to change, please check enrolment form)
| Enrol in a January or February intensive before end of year and use the code ‘SUMMER2025’ for 15% off the full course price.
Discount ends 31 December, for more information on this and other discounts available, visit our Short Courses Policies page. |
Meet Your Tutor
AFTRS short courses are taught by leading industry professionals.
Anna Howard ACS
Anna Howard ACS started in the Australian Film Industry in 1981. After studying cinematography at North Sydney Tafe, she quickly…
Lighting Intensive Offerings
Sydney
Early Bird Course Price:
$1,620
$1,620
This is the standard course price including the early bird discount, as it is currently more than 14 days from commencement of the course.
AFTRS:
Building 130, The Entertainment QuarterMoore Park NSW 2021
Building 130, The Entertainment QuarterMoore Park NSW 2021
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This course is for students aged 18+ only.
If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, they may do so up to 15 days before the course commences and get a full refund. Cancellations 14 days or less before course commencement will incur a penalty.
AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In the event of a course being cancelled by AFTRS prior to commencement a 100% refund or credit note of the course fees paid will be provided.
Should AFTRS need to cancel a course after commencement, but before its completion, reasonable efforts will be made to reschedule. If rescheduling is not feasible, it is at AFTRS sole discretion to issue either full or partial credit notes depending on the circumstances.
AFTRS will make every effort to ensure the scheduled run of any course.
If you are planning to travel to attend a course, please confirm with AFTRS that the course is confirmed before you make your travel bookings. This decision is dependent on course enrolments meeting minimum numbers. AFTRS is not liable for any travel or accommodation costs incurred through course cancellation at any time for any reason.
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