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How To Soften Light

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Harness the power of bounce sources to light confidently!

  • 6 Lessons
  • 1.5+ hours of instructional videos

In How To Soften Light, Shane Hurlbut, ASC takes you through the process of discovering and mastering light quality while starting with the thinnest forms of diffusion and working his way up to the thickest for full reference. 

Next, Shane breaks down light levels and color temperature shifts for each diffusion before moving into bounce light quality. Then, Shane explains how to control your bounce source with flags and DIY solutions. From there, he shows you a whopping 22 different bounce materials to enhance your lighting confidence!

  • Detailed Written Breakdowns 
  • Top-down Lighting Schematics 
  • Side By Side Comparisons
  • English Subtitles Included


Module 1 – Light Diffusions

  • Rosco Diffusion Series Part 1: Hanover Frost Brushed Silk and Light Opal
  • Rosco Diffusion Series Part 2: Tough Frost Diffusions

Module 2 – Medium Diffusions

  • Rosco Diffusion Series Part 3: Frost Diffusions
  • Rosco Diffusion Series Part 4: Tough White Diffusion

Module 3 – Grid Cloths

  • Rosco Diffusion Series Part 5: Grid Cloths
  • Rosco Diffusion Series Part 6: Color Grid Cloths
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