It was a classic prison cell scene, one of those shaft-of-light-through-the-barred-window jobbies. Amanda Stekly and her team did a great job of creating a two-walled set with moss, wet stone and even real snails. Outside the window was a platform to sell the illusion that the cell was below ground level.
Diving into the world of cinematography may seem challenging if you are on a budget. Behind-the-scenes videos of large productions often show cinematographers using very expensive equipment and a scroll through a film gear retailer’s website shows that professional items often come with a big price tag. However, with some creativity, you can light and capture your scenes on a shoestring budget. In this article, I’ll share a few low-cost lighting tools and techniques that I often use while shooting.