The
Lighting
Lesson
The most efficient
lighting course ever.
The
The most efficient
In just 23 minutes 👏
Learn how to create amazing lighting for portraits, interviews or YouTube videos.
Music by David Cutter, @dcuttermusic
Sure, I could have rambled more, revised less, and made this course three times as long, but eww. I can’t stand long-winded videos that waste my time, and I figured you might feel the same way.
Includes
🎬 3 video lessons
🙌 Cheat sheets
🛒 Buying guide
🎯 Assignment
❤️ Lifetime access
🎉 Now free
In just 23 minutes 👏
Learn how to create amazing portrait lighting.
Music by David Cutter, @dcuttermusic
Sure, I could have rambled more, revised less, and made this course three times as long, but eww. I can’t stand long-winded videos that waste my time, and I figured you might feel the same.
What you'll learn
Know which light to pick for your video.
Learn the four most popular kinds of lights — how to use them, their pros and cons, and which products to buy.
Avoid common cringe-causing mistakes.
Discover which light setups make you look scary-haggard and which ones can match any Instagram beauty filter.
Master the classic four-point setup.
See how this filmmaker favorite can be adapted to light a face no matter what mood or style you're going for.
What you’ll learn
Know which light to pick for your video.
Looking to invest in your first light, but don't know where to start?
I'll walk you through the four most popular kinds of lights — how to use them, their pros and cons, and which products to buy.
Avoid common cringey mistakes.
If there’s anything the pandemic proved, it's how important lighting is.
Do it right, and no IG filter can touch it. I’ll teach you how.
Master the classic four-point setup.
See how this filmmaker favorite can be adapted to light a face no matter what style you're going for.
Plus, you'll learn essential terms that’ll let you follow any lighting tutorial like an expert.
Short. Sweet. Value-packed.
Clear demos
We walk though a full portrait lighting setup on ourselves and on a mini dinosaur, just for good measure.
Cheat sheets
We've recapped key takeaways and comparison shots, so you don't need to stress about taking notes.
Gear tests
Our comparisons are quick but thorough, showing you exactly how different lights stack up.
Buying guide
Avoid the gear-buying rabbit hole! We’ve done the research for you and put it into a super-easy guide.
Short. Sweet. Value-packed.
Clear demos
We walk though a full portrait lighting setup on ourselves and on a mini dinosaur, just for good measure.
Gear tests
Our comparisons are quick but thorough, showing you exactly how different lights stack up.
Cheat sheets
We've recapped key takeaways and comparison shots, so you don't need to stress about taking notes.
Buying guide
Avoid the gear-buying rabbit hole! We’ve done the research for you and put it into a super-easy guide.
The ideal student
#01 ——————
You're impatient.
Ugh, learning new things takes forever, and you just want to get started, right?
We get it. That's why we’ve obsessively scripted and revised this course to make it as efficient and value-packed as possible.
#02 ——————
You’re clueless.
Are you a total video beginner who just wants to look good on camera?
Or maybe you’re already great at filming, but lighting’s still a scary mystery.
Either way, this course will give you the confidence to get creative while lighting an interviewee, an actor, a presenter or yourself.
#03 ——————
You’re broke (or not).
I’ll show you both budget and boujee ways to achieve pro-fesh portrait lighting. Yay for options. 👏
The ideal student
#01 ————————
You're impatient.
Ugh, learning new things takes forever, and you just want to get started, right?
We get it. That's why we’ve obsessively scripted and revised this course to make it as efficient and value-packed as possible.
#02 ————————
You’re clueless.
Are you a total video beginner who just wants to look good on camera?
Or maybe you’re already great at filming, but lighting’s still a scary mystery.
Either way, this course will give you the confidence to get creative while lighting an interviewee, an actor, a presenter or yourself.
#03 ————————
You’re broke (or not).
I’ll show you both budget and boujee ways to achieve pro-fesh portrait lighting. Yay for options. 👏
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Meet your teacher. 👋
Hey, y'all! I'm Mary. I'm a creative director who especially loves video.
Right now I make YouTube documentaries investigating shady money-makers, but in the past I've run a wedding-video business called Thick & Thin Films and a marketing agency called Forward Films with my husband Myles.
On a personal note, I'm highly excitable by mockumentaries, rescue animals and Beyoncé.
Meet your teacher. 👋
Hey, y'all! I'm Mary. I'm a creative director who especially loves video.
Right now I make YouTube documentaries investigating shady money-makers, but in the past I've run a wedding-video business called Thick & Thin Films and a marketing agency called Forward Films with my husband Myles.
On a personal note, I'm highly excitable by mockumentaries, rescue animals and Beyoncé.
Feedback on Mary's teaching
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Hands down one of the best instructional videos I've seen.
Clear, cogent, intense — and funny. Mary, you're like that teacher at school you never forget.
Luke Allen
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OK, I'm gonna simp out a bit.
After watching 10 million tutorials, hands down you're the smoothest and did the best job explaining. 👍👍👍
David F. Morris
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Charming, succinct, and told me exactly what I needed to know.
BIGBMH
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Learned way more from this video than I thought I could.
Falter Media Co.
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Very well explained, super high-quality content.
dan_juergen
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This is the best, no-frills explanation on YouTube.
You have no idea how annoying it can be (or maybe you do) when you just want a quick and helpful tutorial with great humor. SO THANK YOU.
EZMOMENTS
Feedback on Mary's teaching
—————
Hands down one of the best instructional videos I've seen.
Clear, cogent, intense — and funny. Mary, you're like that teacher at school you never forget.
Luke Allen
—————
OK, I'm gonna simp out a bit.
After watching 10 million tutorials, hands down you're the smoothest and did the best job explaining. 👍👍👍
David F. Morris
—————
Charming, succinct, and told me exactly what I needed to know.
BIGBMH
—————
Learned way more from this video than I thought I could.
Falter Media Co.
—————
Very well explained, super high-quality content.
dan_juergen
—————
This is the best, no-frills explanation on YouTube.
You have no idea how annoying it can be (or maybe you do) when you just want a quick and helpful tutorial with great humor. SO THANK YOU.
EZMOMENTS
Get started ————
Learn
lighting
in just 23
minutes.
💡⏱️👏
The Lighting Lesson
🎬 3 video lessons
🙌 Cheat sheets
🛒 Buying guide
🎯 Assignment
❤️ Lifetime access
🎉 Now free
Get started
💡⏱️👏
Learn
lighting
in just 23
minutes.
The Lighting Lesson
🎬 3 video lessons
🙌 cheat sheets
🛒 buying guide
💡 assignment
❤️ lifetime access
🎉 Now free
FAQs
How's the course structured?
Light basics
size · height · direction
Light types
window · ring · umbrella · soft box
Light setup
key · fill · hair · background
Assignment
Share your results! 🎉
What’s your refund policy?
I’ll give you a full refund within 30 days of enrollment because I want you to be satisfied. Just email hi@marybetsy.com and let me know why this course didn’t meet your expectations.