Student Blog

How to light your videos like a pro

Story and photos by Bryan Rodriguez

One of many things I’ve learned as a student in the UO School of Journalism and Communication is that lighting can make the difference between a professional-looking video and an amateurish one.

With that in mind, I decided to check out a lighting kit from the equipment cage to work on a portfolio project. I opened it up, peered inside and immediately closed it.  There was a lot of intimidating gear in there, and I had no idea what to do with it.

What is your story arc?

When we tell stories, we create characters with clear goals and motivations. But what about you, the storyteller? Do you know where you want to go, and the path that will get you there? Here’s the story arc that has gotten me to where I am today, in the UO School of Journalism and Communication’s Multimedia Journalism Master’s program.