Mastery of Lighting & Set Design is a professional cinematography course by Andrew Beresnev from Andbery Academy, teaching filmmakers how to create cinematic lighting, design visually compelling environments, and build atmospheric shots through practical lighting and production design techniques.

The course explores the relationship between light, shadows, contrast, color, composition, and visual storytelling. Students learn how to develop lighting setups from scratch, work with natural and artificial light, select suitable equipment, and use locations and props to strengthen the visual language of a scene.

COURSE CONTENT

• 5 Main Learning Sections
• Cinematic Lighting Fundamentals
• Set Design & Visual Storytelling
• Professional Lighting Equipment & Techniques
• Practical Lighting Schemes
• Real-World Case Studies
• Homework Assignments
• Lighting Diagrams & Manuals
• Video Tutorials & Practical Demonstrations

01. CINEMATIC LIGHTING – THE FUNDAMENTALS

• Introduction to Cinematic Lighting
• Essential Principles of Lighting & Set Design
• Light and Shadow Contrast
• Rhythm, Balance & Motivation of Light
• Lighting Ratios and Tonal Control
• Warm and Cool Color Contrast
• Dense Atmospheric Lighting
• Practical Lighting Assignment

02. SET DESIGN SECRETS

• Visual Storytelling
• Working with Props
• Cinematic Composition
• Color Harmony
• Location Scouting
• Pre-Production Planning
• Creating Depth and Atmosphere
• Practical Set Design Assignment

03. TOOLS OF WORKING WITH LIGHTING

• Types of Light Sources
• Choosing Suitable Lighting Equipment
• Negative Fill
• Black Flags
• Soft Diffusion
• Bounce Lighting
• Grip Equipment Fundamentals
• Practical Lighting Assignment

04. PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

• Professional Lighting Principles
• Advanced Lighting Techniques
• Designing Cinematic Lighting Schemes
• Working with Scripts as a Director of Photography
• Lighting Decisions for Visual Storytelling
• Final Practical Assignment

05. CASE STUDIES

• Combining Lighting Techniques in Interior Scenes
• Working with Natural Light for Art Films
• Analyzing Real Cinematography Setups
• Applying Lighting Principles to Practical Productions

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Create Cinematic Lighting Setups from Scratch
• Understand Light and Shadow Relationships
• Control Contrast and Lighting Ratios
• Combine Warm and Cool Light Sources
• Create Atmospheric Depth
• Work with Natural, Artificial & Mixed Lighting
• Use Negative Fill, Diffusion & Bounce Light
• Improve Composition and Visual Storytelling
• Select Locations and Props for Set Design
• Develop Color Harmony in Cinematic Scenes
• Analyze Professional Lighting Schemes
• Plan Lighting for Commercials, Music Videos & Films

SUITABLE FOR

• Cinematographers
• Directors of Photography
• Filmmakers
• Videographers
• Commercial Video Creators
• Music Video Directors
• Camera Operators
• Gaffers & Lighting Artists
• Film Students
• Content Creators Interested in Cinematography

COURSE INFORMATION

• Instructor: Andrew Beresnev
• Publisher: Andbery Academy
• Course: Mastery of Lighting & Set Design
• Main Sections: 5
• Learning Format: Video Course
• Materials: Lighting Diagrams, Manuals & Tutorials
• Practice: Homework Assignments & Case Studies
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, German & Chinese
• Category: Cinematography / Lighting / Production Design

PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

• A Camera or Video Recording Device
• Access to Natural or Artificial Light
• Basic Filmmaking Equipment
• Optional Lighting Equipment such as LED or Tungsten Lights
• Additional Diffusion, Reflectors, or Flags for Lighting Practice

The course focuses on practical cinematography skills rather than software-based video editing or color grading.